[DOCID:189864tx_xxx-33] From the Government Manual Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [Page 131-154] [[Page 131]] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-2000. Internet, www.doc.gov. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE Donald L. Evans Chief of Staff Phillip J. Bond Counselor to the Secretary (vacancy) Assistant to the Secretary and Donald Trigg Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning Director, Office of White House Lori J. Raad Liaison Director, Executive Secretariat Tracy B. McKibben Deputy Secretary of Commerce Samuel W. Bodman Director, Office of Small and T.J. Garcia Disadvantaged Business Utilization Chief Information Officer Thomas N. Pyke, Jr. Deputy Chief Information Officer Karen Hogan, Acting General Counsel Theodore W. Kassinger Deputy General Counsel Margaret Wilson Assistant General Counsel for Barbara S. Fredericks Administration Assistant General Counsel for Michael A. Levitt Legislation and Regulation Assistant General Counsel for (vacancy) Finance and Litigation Chief Financial Officer and Otto J. Wolff Assistant Secretary for Administration Deputy Assistant Secretary for (vacancy) Administration Director for Security Thomas J. de Seve, Acting Deputy Director for Security (vacancy) Director, Office of Budget Barbara A. Retzlaff Deputy Director Samuel Calderon Director for Management and John J. Phelan III Organization Director, Office of Civil Rights Suzan J. Aramaki Deputy Director (vacancy) Director for Executive Budgeting and Robert F. Kugelman Assistance Management Director for Financial Management James L. Taylor and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Director for Human Resources Deborah Jefferson, Management Acting Deputy Director Deborah Jefferson Director for Administrative Services Denise L. Wells, Acting Deputy Director James M. Andrews, Acting Director for Acquisition Management Michael S. Sade Assistant Secretary for Legislative Brenda L. Becker and Intergovernmental Affairs Director for Legislative Affairs Karen Swanson-Woolf Deputy Assistant Secretary for Christopher S. Furlow Intergovernmental [[Page 132]] Inspector General Johnnie E. Frazier Deputy Inspector General Edward L. Blansitt Assistant Inspector General for Michael Sears Auditing Assistant Inspector General for Anthony D. Mayo Investigations Assistant Inspector General for Judith J. Gordon Systems Evaluation Assistant Inspector General for Jill A. Gross Inspections and Program Evaluations Assistant Inspector General for (vacancy) Compliance and Administration Director, Office of Public Affairs Mary M. Crawford Deputy Directors Emily B. Kertz, Patricia Woodward Press Secretary Trevor Francis Director, Office of Business Liaison Travis G. Thomas Deputy Director Brad Hester Assistant Secretary for Economic David A. Sampson Development Deputy Assistant Secretary David Bearden Chief Financial Officer/Chief Mary C. Pleffner Administrative Officer ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-3727 Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Kathleen B. Cooper Deputy Under Secretary Lee Price Associate Under Secretary for Kim White Management Associate Under Secretary for E. R. Gregory Communications Chief Economist Keith Hall Director, Bureau of the Census Charles L. Kincannon Director, Bureau of Economic J. Steven Landefeld Analysis BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-2721 Under Secretary for Export Kenneth I. Juster Administration Deputy Under Secretary (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Export James J. Jochum Administration Assistant Secretary for Export Michael J. Garcia Enforcement INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-3809 Under Secretary for International Grant D. Aldonas Trade Deputy Under Secretary Timothy J. Hauser Assistant Secretary for Import Faryar Shirzad Administration Assistant Secretary for Market William H. Lash III Access and Compliance Assistant Secretary for Trade Linda M. Conlin Development [[Page 133]] Assistant Secretary and Director Maria Cino General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-5061. Internet, www.mbda.gov. National Director, Minority Business Ronald N. Langston Development Agency Deputy Director (vacancy) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-2985. Internet, www.noaa.gov. Under Secretary for Oceans and Vice Adm. Conrad C. Atmosphere Lautenbacher, Jr., USN (Ret.) Assistant Secretary for Oceans James R. Mahoney and Atmosphere and Deputy Administrator Deputy Assistant Administrator Timothy R. E. Keeney for Oceans and Atmosphere Deputy Under Secretary for Scott B. Gudes Oceans and Atmosphere Chief Scientist (vacancy) Chief Financial Officer/Chief Sonya G. Stewart Administrative Officer Assistant Administrator for William Hogarth Fisheries Service Assistant Administrator for Margaret Davidson, Ocean Services and Acting Coastal Zone Management Assistant Administrator for Gregory W. Withee Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service Assistant Administrator for John J. Kelly, Jr. Weather Service Assistant Administrator for David L. Evans Oceanic and Atmospheric Research National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-428-1840. Assistant Secretary for Nancy J. Victory Communications and Information Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael D. Gallagher Chief Counsel Kathy D. Smith Associate Administrator for Frederick R. Wentland, Spectrum Management Acting Associate Administrator for Kelly K. Levy Policy Analysis and Development Associate Administrator for Robin R. Layton International Affairs Associate Administrator for Bernadette A. McGuire- Telecommunications and Rivera Information Applications [[Page 134]] Associate Administrator for Val M. O'Day, Acting Telecommunication Sciences U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE 2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone, 703-305-8341. Internet, www.uspto.gov. Under Secretary for Intellectual James E. Rogan Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Deputy Under Secretary and Jon W. Dudas Deputy Director Commissioner for Patents Nicholas P. Godici Commissioner for Trademarks Anne H. Chasser TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-1575 Under Secretary for Technology Phillip J. Bond Deputy Under Secretary Benjamin Wu Assistant Secretary for Bruce P. Mehlman Technology Policy Director, National Institute of Arden L. Bement, Jr. Standards and Technology Director, National Technical Ronald E. Lawson Information Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Commerce encourages, serves, and promotes the Nation's international trade, economic growth, and technological advancement. The Department provides a wide variety of programs through the competitive free enterprise system. It offers assistance and information to increase America's competitiveness in the world economy; administers programs to prevent unfair foreign trade competition; provides social and economic statistics and analyses for business and government planners; provides research and support for the increased use of scientific, engineering, and technological development; works to improve our understanding and benefits of the Earth's physical environment and oceanic resources; grants patents and registers trademarks; develops policies and conducts research on telecommunications; provides assistance to promote domestic economic development; and assists in the growth of minority businesses. The Department was designated as such by act of March 4, 1913 (15 U.S.C. 1501), which reorganized the Department of Commerce and Labor, created by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501), by transferring all labor activities into a new, separate Department of Labor. Office of the Secretary Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the administration of all functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the industrial and commercial segments of the national economy. The Secretary is served by the offices of Deputy Secretary, Inspector General, General Counsel, and the Assistant Secretaries of Administration, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Public Affairs. Other offices whose public purposes are widely administered are detailed below. Business Liaison This office develops and promotes a cooperative working relationship and ensures effective communication between the Department of Commerce and the business community. It also promotes business involvement in departmental [[Page 135]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T189864.025 [[Page 136]] policymaking and program development, and provides technical assistance to businesses that desire help in dealing with the Government. For further information, call 202-482-1360. Economics and Statistics Administration The Under Secretary for Economic Affairs advises the Secretary and other Government officials on matters relating to economic developments and forecasts and on the development of macroeconomic and microeconomic policy. The Under Secretary, as Administrator of the Economics and Statistics Administration, exercises general supervision over the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Current economic data are available to the public through the STAT- USA Web site (Internet, www.stat-usa.gov), the National Trade Data Bank, and the Economic Bulletin Board. Bureau of the Census [For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765] The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Bureau are authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of population shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title 13 of the United States Code. The law also provides that the information collected by the Bureau from individual persons, households, or establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for statistical purposes. The Bureau is responsible for: --the decennial censuses of population and housing; --the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments, manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction industries, and transportation; --current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other intervals; --compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including data on imports, exports, and shipping; --special censuses at the request and expense of States and local government units; --publication of estimates and projections of the population; --publication of current data on population and housing characteristics; and --current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government finances and employment, and other subjects. The Bureau makes available statistical results of its censuses, surveys, and other programs to the public through printed reports, computer tape, CD-ROM's, the Internet, and other media and prepares special tabulations sponsored and paid for by data users. It also produces statistical compendia, catalogs, guides, and directories that are useful in locating information on specific subjects. Upon request, the Bureau makes searches of decennial census records and furnishes certificates to individuals for use as evidence of age, relationship, or place of birth. A fee is charged for searches. For further information, contact the Human Resources Division, Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301- 763-INFO(4636). Fax, 301-457-1906. Field Organization--Bureau of the Census ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional Office (Areas Served) Address ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA) Suite 3200, 101 Marietta St. NW., 30303-2700 [[Page 137]] 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) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Economic Analysis [For the Bureau of Economic Analysis statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Dec. 29, 1980, 45 FR 85496] The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is the Nation's economic accountant, integrating and interpreting a variety of source data to draw a complete and consistent picture of the U.S. economy. Its economic accounts provide information on such key issues as economic growth, regional development, and the Nation's position in the world economy. The national income and product accounts, featuring the gross domestic product, provide a quantitative view of the production, distribution, and use of the Nation's output. The Bureau also prepares estimates of the Nation's tangible wealth and input-output tables that show how industries interact. The regional economic accounts provide estimates of personal income, population, and employment for regions, States, and metropolitan areas. The Bureau also prepares estimates of gross State product. The international economic accounts encompass U.S. international transactions (balance of payments) with foreign countries and the international investment position of the United States. The Bureau provides survey-based data on foreign direct investment in the U.S. and U.S. direct investment abroad. For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-606-9900. Fax, 202-606-5310. For further information, contact the Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3727. Bureau of Industry and Security [For the Bureau of Export Administration statement of reorganization citing their official change of Agency name, see the Federal Register of April 26, 2002, 67 FR 20630] The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (formerly the Bureau of Export Administration) is to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. It's activities include [[Page 138]] regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, anti-boycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries on export control and strategic trade issues; assisting U.S. industry to comply with international arms control agreements; monitoring the viability of the U.S. defense industrial base; and promoting Federal initiatives and public-private partnerships across industry sectors to protect the Nation's critical infrastructures. Export Administration The Office of Export Administration is responsible for export licenses, treaty compliance, treaty obligations relating to weapons of mass destruction, and the defense industrial and technology base. The primary objectives are to determine the items requiring export licenses for reasons of national security, nonproliferation, foreign policy, and short supply; ensure that approval or denial is consistent with economic and security concerns; act as the liaison with the business community to ensure its compliance with regulations; represent the Department in interagency and international fora relating to export controls; ensure the availability of industrial resources for national defense under the authority of the Defense Production Act; and assess the security consequences for the United States of various trade activities. Export Enforcement The Office of Export Enforcement enforces dual-use export controls for reasons of national security, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, foreign policy, and short supply, enabling exporters to take advantage of legal export opportunities while ensuring that illegal exports will be detected and either prevented or investigated and sanctioned. The Office also ensures prompt, aggressive action against restrictive trade practices such as boycotts; reviews visa applications of foreign nationals to prevent illegal technology transfers, and conducts cooperative enforcement activities on an international basis. Nonproliferation and Export Control The Nonproliferation and Export Control Office provides technical assistance to strengthen the export and transit control systems of nations lacking effective systems that are identified as potential locations for export or transit of nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological weapons, missle delivery systems, or the commodities, technologies, or equipment that could be used to design or build such weapons or their delivery systems. Critical Infrastructure Assurance The Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office works with Government agencies and the private sector in developing a plan to reduce the exposure to attack of the nation's crucial infrastructures and, if necessary, to respond to an attack and reinvigorate damaged or destroyed critical infrastructures. The Office also develops and implements a methodology to assist civilian departments and agencies to identify infrastructure dependencies and interdependencies that are required for them to perform missions essential to national defense, economic security, and public health, safety, and welfare. Field Offices--Bureau of Industry and Security ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Field Area Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Export Enforcement Boston, MA.............................. Rm. 350, 10 Causeway St., 02222 Dallas, TX.............................. Rm. 622, 525 S. Griffin St., 75202 Des Plaines, IL......................... Suite 300, 2400 E. Devon Ave., 60018 El Segundo, CA.......................... Suite 720, 222 N. Sepulveda Blvd., 90245 Fort Lauderdale, FL..................... Suite 2060, 200 E. Olas Blvd., 33301 Herndon, VA............................. Suite 1125, 381 Elden St., 20170 Irvine, CA.............................. Suite 310, 2601 Main St., 92614-6299 Jamaica, NY............................. Rm. 204A, Halmar Cargo Bldg. No. 75, JFK Airport, 22430 San Jose, CA............................ Suite 250, 96 N. 3d St., 95112- 5519 Staten Island, NY....................... Suite 104, 1200 South Ave., 10314 Export Administration Newport Beach, CA....................... Suite 345, 3300 Irvine Ave., 92660 San Jose, CA............................ Suite 1001, 101 Park Ctr. Plz., 95115 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 139]] For further information, contact the Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Public Affairs, Room 3897, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2721. Economic Development Administration The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was created in 1965 under the Public Works and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3121) as part of an effort to target Federal resources to economically distressed areas and to help develop local economies in the United States. It was mandated to assist rural and urban communities that were outside the mainstream economy and that lagged in economic development, industrial growth, and personal income. The Administration provides grants for public works and development facilities, planning and coordination, economic adjustment, and other financial assistance to reduce substantial and persistent unemployment in economically distressed areas. Public works and development facilities grants support infrastructure projects that foster the establishment or expansion of industrial and commercial businesses, supporting the retention and creation of jobs. Planning grants support the design and implementation of effective economic development policies and programs, by local development organizations, in States and communities. EDA funds a network of over 300 planning districts throughout the country. Technical assistance rovide for local feasibility and industry studies, management and operational assistance, natural resource development, and export promotion. In addition, EDA funds a network of university centers that provides technical assistance. Research, evaluation, and demonstration funds are used to support studies about the causes of economic distress and to seek solutions to counteract and prevent such problems. Economic adjustment grants help communities adjust to a gradual erosion or sudden dislocation of their local economic structure. The Trade adjustment assistance helps U.S. firms and industries injured as the result of trade agreements. A nationwide network of trade adjustment assistance centers offers low-cost, effective professional assistance to certified firms in developing and implementing recovery strategies. Regional Offices--Economic Development Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region (Areas Served) Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, MS, TN)........ Suite 1820, 401 W. Peachtree St. NW., 30308-3610 Kentucky.............................. Suite 200, 771 Corporate Dr., Lexington, 40503-5477 North Carolina and South Carolina..... P.O. Box 1707, Lugoff, SC 29078 Austin, TX (NM, OK, TX)................. Suite 200, 327 Congress Ave., 78701-4037 Arkansas.............................. Rm. 2509, 700 W. Capital St., Little Rock, 72201 Louisiana............................. Rm. 1025, 501 Magazine St., New Orleans, 70130 Chicago, IL............................. Suite 855, 111 N. Canal, 60606- 7204 Illinois and Minnesota................ Rm. 104, 515 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802 Indiana and Ohio...................... Rm. 740, 200 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215 Michigan and Wisconsin................ P.O. Box 517, Acme, MI 49610- 0517 Denver, CO (CO, KS, UT)................. Rm. 670, 1244 Speer Blvd., 80204 Iowa and Nebraska..................... Rm. 823, 210 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309 Kansas and Missouri................... Rm. B-2, 608 E. Cherry St., Columbia, 65201 Montana and Wyoming................... Rm. 196, 301 S. Park Ave., Helena, MT 59601 North Dakota and South Dakota......... P.O. Box 190, Rm. 216, 102 4th Ave., Aberdeen, SD 57401 Philadelphia, PA (CT, DC, DE, ME, NJ, Suite 140 S., Independence Sq. RI). W., 19106 Maryland and Virginia................. Rm. 474, 400 N. 8th St., Richmond, VA 23240-1001 Massachusetts and New Hampshire....... Suite 209, 143 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-5089 New York and Vermont.................. Suite 104, 620 Erie Blvd. W., Syracuse, NY 13204-2442 Pennsylvania.......................... 525 N. Broad St., W. Hazelton, 18201-1107 Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands........ Suite 602, 654 Munoz Rivera Ave., Hato Rey, PR 00918-1738 West Virginia......................... Rm. 411, 405 Capital St., Charleston, 25301-1727 Seattle, WA (AZ, WA).................... Rm. 1890, 915 2d Ave., 98174 Alaska................................ Suite 1780, 550 W. 7th Ave., Anchorage, 99501-7594 [[Page 140]] California (Northern) and Oregon...... Suite 244, 121 SW. Salmon St., Portland, OR 97204 California (Central).................. Suite 411, 801 I St., Sacramento, CA, 95814 California (Coastal).................. Rm. 135B, 280 S. 1st St., San Jose, CA, 95113 California (Southern)................. Suite 1675, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Rm. 5180, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Islands, Micronesia, Northern Marianas Honolulu, HI 96850 and Republic of Palau. Idaho and Nevada...................... Rm. 441, 304 N. 8th St., Boise, ID 83702 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2309. Fax, 202-482-0995. International Trade Administration [For the International Trade Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Jan. 25, 1980, 45 FR 6148] The International Trade Administration was established on January 2, 1980, by the Secretary of Commerce to promote world trade and to strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United States. The Administration is headed by the Under Secretary for International Trade, who coordinates all issues concerning trade promotion, international commercial policy, market access, and trade law enforcement. The Administration is responsible for nonagricultural trade operations of the U.S. Government and supports the trade policy negotiation efforts of the U.S. Trade Representative. Imports The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration defends American industry against injurious and unfair trade practices by administering efficiently, fairly, and in a manner consistent with U.S. international trade obligations the antidumping and countervailing duty laws of the United States. The Office ensures the proper administration of foreign trade zones and advises the Secretary on establishment of new zones; and administers programs governing watch assemblies, and other statutory import programs. Market Access and Compliance The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance advises on the analysis, formulation, and implementation of U.S. international economic policies and carries out programs to promote international trade, improve access by U.S. companies to overseas markets, and strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United States. The Office analyzes and develops recommendations for region- and country-specific international economic, trade, and investment policy strategies and objectives. In addition, the Office is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing foreign compliance with bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. Trade Development The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Trade Development advises on international trade and investment policies pertaining to U.S. industrial sectors, carries out programs to strengthen domestic export competitiveness, and promotes U.S. industry participation in international markets. The Office manages an integrated trade development program that includes industry analysis, major projects, advocacy support, and trade assistance organized by industry sectors. U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service develops, produces, markets, and manages an effective line of high-quality products and services geared to the export needs of the U.S. business community. The Service delivers programs through 100 U.S. export assistance centers located in the United [[Page 141]] States, and 140 posts located in 78 countries throughout the world. It supports overseas trade promotion events; manages a variety of export promotion services and products; promotes U.S. products and services throughout the world market; conducts conferences and seminars in the United States; and assists State and private-sector organizations on export financing. Export Assistance Centers--International Trade Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address Director/Manager Telephone Fax ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alabama (Rm. 707, 950 22d St. N., Birmingham, George Norton................... 205-731-1331 205-731-0076 35203). Alaska (Suite 1770, 550 W. 7th Ave., Chuck Becker.................... 907-271-6237 907-271-6242 Anchorage, 99501). Arizona (Suite 970, 2901 N. Central Ave., Frank Woods..................... 602-640-2513 602-640-2518 Phoenix, 85726). (166 W. Alameda, Tucson, 85726)............. Eric Nielsen.................... 520-670-5540 520-791-5413 Arkansas (Suite 700, 425 W. Capitol Ave., Lon J. Hardin................... 501-324-5794 501-324-7380 Little Rock, 72201). California (Suite 200, 1706 Chester Ave., Glen Roberts.................... 661-637-0136 661-637-0156 Bakersfield, 93301). (390-B Fir Ave., Clovis, 93611)............. Eduardo Torres.................. 559-325-1619 559-325-1647 (84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, 92203- Cynthia Torres.................. 760-342-4455 760-342-3535 3499). (Suite 1670, 1 World Trade Ctr., Long Beach, Mary Boscia..................... 562-980-4550 562-980-4561 90831). (Suite 509, 305 S. Figueroa St., Los Rachid Sayouty.................. 213-894-8784 213-894-8789 Angeles, 90071). (Suite 320, 411 Pacific St., Monterey, Mark Weaver..................... 408-641-9850 408-641-9849 93940). (Suite 305, 3300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach Richard Swanson................. 949-660-1688 949-660-1338 92660). (Suite 102, 330 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, Elizabeth Krauth................ 415-883-1966 415-883-2711 94949). (Suite 740, 530 Water St., Oakland, 94607).. Rod Hirch....................... 510-273-7350 510-273-7352 (Suite 121, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd., Fred Latuperissa................ 909-466-4134 909-466-4140 Ontario, 91764). (Suite 2090, 300 Esplanade Dr., Oxnard, Gerald Vaughn................... 805-981-8150 805-981-1855 93030). (2d Fl., 917 7th St., Sacramento, 95814).... Dale Wright..................... 916-498-5155 916-498-5923 (Suite 230, 6363 Greenwich Dr., San Diego, Matt Andersen................... 619-557-5395 619-557-6176 92122). (14th Fl., 250 Montgomery St., San Stephan Crawford................ 415-705-2300 415-705-2297 Francisco, 94104). (Suite 1001, 125 S. Market St., San Jose, Greg Mignano.................... 408-271-7300 408-271-7307 95113). (Suite 200, 440 Civic Center Dr., San Elizabeth Krauth................ 415-492-4546 415-492-4549 Rafael, 94903). (Suite 310, 5700 Ralston St., Ventura, Gerald Vaughn................... 805-676-1573 805-676-1892 93003). (Suite 975, 11150 Olympic Blvd., West Los Julie Anne Hennesey............. 310-235-7104 310-235-7220 Angeles, 90064). Colorado (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver, Stephan Craver.................. 303-844-6622 303-844-5651 80202). Connecticut (Suite 903, 213 Court St., Carl Jacobsen................... 860-638-6950 860-638-6970 Middletown, 06457-3346). Florida (1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater, George Martinez................. 727-893-3738 727-449-2889 33755). (Suite 550, 152 N. Third St., San Jose, Joanne Vilet.................... 408-271-7300 408-271-7307 95113-5591). (Suite 1600, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. John McCartney.................. 954-356-6640 954-356-6644 Lauderdale 33301. (777 NW. 72d Ave., Box 3L2, Miami, 33126- Linda Santucci.................. 305-526-7425 305-526-7434 3009). (Suite 1270, 200 E. Robinson St., Orlando, Philip A. Ouzts................. 407-648-6235 407-648-6756 32801). (Suite 201, 325 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee, Michael Higgins................. 850-942-9635 850-922-9595 32303). Georgia (Suite 900, 285 Peachtree Ctr. Ave. Samuel P. Troy.................. 404-657-1900 404-657-1970 NE., Atlanta, 30303-1229). (Suite 100, 6001 Chatham Ctr. Dr., Savannah, Barbara Myrick.................. 912-652-4204 912-652-4241 31405). Hawaii (Suite 1140, 1001 Bishop St., Honolulu, Robert Murphy................... 808-522-8040 808-522-8045 96813). Idaho (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, 83720) James Hellwig................... 208-334-3857 208-334-2783 Illinois (Suite 2440, 55 W. Monroe St., Mary N. Joyce................... 312-353-8045 312-353-8120 Chicago, 60603). (Suite 206, 508 Central Ave., Highland Park, Robin F. Mugford................ 847-681-8010 847-681-8012 60035). (Rm. 141, 922 N. Glenwood Ave., Peoria, Shari Stout..................... 309-671-7815 309-671-7818 61606). (515 N. Court St., Rockford, 61103)......... Patrick Hope.................... 815-987-8123 815-963-7943 Indiana (Suite 106, 11405 N. Pennsylvania St., Mark Cooper..................... 317-582-2300 317-582-2301 Carmel, 46032). Iowa (Suite 100, 601 Locust St., Des Moines, Allen Patch..................... 515-288-8614 515-288-1437 50309-3739). Kansas (Suite 300, 209 E. William, Wichita, George D. Lavid................. 316-263-4067 316-263-8306 67202-4012). Kentucky (4th Fl., 140 E. Main St., Lexington Sara (Milton) Moreno............ 859-225-7001 859-225-6501 Central Library, Lexington 40507). (Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, John Autin...................... 502-582-5066 502-582-6573 40202). (Suite 240, 2292 S. Hwy. 27, Somerset, Sandra Munsey................... 606-677-6160 606-677-6161 42501). Louisiana (Suite 1170, 365 Canal St., New Donald Van De Werken............ 504-589-6546 504-589-2337 Orleans, 70130). (Business Education Bldg. 119H, 1 University Patricia Holt................... 318-676-3064 318-676-3063 Pl., Shreveport, 71115-2399). Maine (511 Congress St., Portland, 04101)..... Jeffrey Porter.................. 207-541-7400 207-541-7420 Maryland (Suite 2432, 401 E. Pratt St., Thomas Cox...................... 410-962-4539 410-962-4529 Baltimore, 21202). Massachusetts (Suite 307, 164 Northern Ave., Frank J. O'Connor............... 617-424-5990 617-424-5992 Boston, 02210). Michigan (Suite 103, 425 S. Main St., Ann Paul E. Litton.................. 734-741-2430 734-741-2432 Arbor, 48104). (Suite 2220, 211 W. Fort St., Detroit, Neil Hesse...................... 313-226-3650 313-226-3657 48226). (Suite 311-C, 301 W. Fulton St., Grand Thomas Maguire.................. 616-458-3564 616-458-3872 Rapids, 49504). (Suite 311, 300 W. Michigan Ave., Owen, Paul E. Litton.................. 734-487-0259 734-485-2396 48197). (Suite 1300, 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Richard Corson.................. 248-975-9600 248-975-9606 Pontiac, 48341). Minnesota (Suite 2240, 45 S. 7th St., Ronald E. Kramer................ 612-348-1638 612-348-1650 Minneapolis, 55402). Mississippi (704 E. Main St., Raymond, 39154). Harrison Ford................... 601-857-0128 601-857-0026 Missouri (Suite 650, 2345 Grand, Kansas City, David McNeill................... 816-410-9201 816-410-9208 64108). [[Page 142]] (Suite 303, 8182 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, Randall J. LaBounty............. 314-425-3302 314-425-3381 63105). Montana (P.O. Box 7487, Missoula, 59807)...... Mark Peters..................... 406-542-6656 406-542-6659 Nebraska (11135 O St., Omaha, 68137).......... Meredith Bond................... 402-221-3664 402-221-3668 Nevada (400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, William E. Cline................ 702-229-1157 702-385-3128 89101). (Suite 152, 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, 89502) Paula Bryan, Acting............. 775-784-5203 775-784-5343 New Hampshire (17 New Hampshire Ave., Susan Berry..................... 603-334-6074 603-334-6110 Portsmouth, 03801-2838). New Jersey (Suite 1505, 744 Broad St., Newark, William Spitler................. 973-645-4682 973-645-4783 07102). (Suite 105, Bldg. 4, 3131 Princeton Pk., Rod Stuart...................... 609-989-2100 609-989-2395 Trenton, 08648-2319). New Mexico (1100 St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, Sandra Necessary................ 505-827-0350 505-827-0263 87503). New York (Rm. 1304, 111 W. Huron St., Buffalo, James Mariano................... 716-551-4191 716-551-5290 14202). (Rm. 207, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, George Soteros.................. 516-739-1765 516-739-3310 11501). (Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., New York, K.L. Fredericks................. 212-860-6200 212-860-6203 10027). (Rm. 3004, 40 Foley Sq., New York, 10007)... William Spitler................. 212-857-8910 212-857-8920 (Suite 710, 400 Andrews St., Rochester, Charles Ranado.................. 716-263-6480 716-325-6505 14604). (Suite 209, 707 Westchester Ave., White Joan Kanlian.................... 914-682-6712 914-682-6698 Plains, 10604). North Carolina (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead Roger Fortner................... 704-333-4886 704-332-2681 St., Charlotte, 28202). (2d Fl., 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro, 27401). John Schmonsees................. 336-333-5345 336-333-5158 (Suite 600, SW. Hargett St., Raleigh, 27601) Debbie Strader.................. 919-715-7373 919-715-7777 Ohio (Suite 2650, 36 E. 7th St., Cincinnati, Dao Le.......................... 513-684-2944 513-684-3227 45202). (Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland, Michael Miller.................. 216-522-4750 216-522-2235 44114). (Suite 1400, 280 N. High St., Columbus, Roberta Ford.................... 614-365-9510 614-365-9598 43215). (300 Madison Ave., Toledo, 43604)........... Robert Abrahams................. 419-241-0683 419-241-0684 Oklahoma (Suite 330, 301 NW. 63d St., Oklahoma Ronald L. Wilson................ 405-608-5302 405-608-4211 City, 73116). (Suite 1400, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Jim Williams.................... 918-581-7650 918-581-6263 74106). Oregon (1401 Williamette St., Eugene, 97401... John O'Connell.................. 541-242-2384 541-465-8833 (Suite 242, 121 SW. Salmon St., Portland, Scott Goddin.................... 503-326-3001 503-326-6351 97204). Pennsylvania (Rm. 850, 228 Walnut St., Deborah Doherty................. 717-221-4510 717-221-4505 Harrisburg, 17108-1698). (Suite 850 West, Independence Sq. W., Edward Burton................... 215-597-6101 215-597-6123 Philadelphia, 19105). (2002 Federal Bldg, 1000 Liberty Ave., Keith Kirkham................... 412-395-5050 412-395-4875 Pittsburgh, 15222). Puerto Rico (Suite 905, 525 F.D. Roosevelt Maritza Ramos................... 787-766-5555 787-766-5692 Ave., Hato Rey, 00918). Rhode Island (1 W. Exchange St., Providence, Keith Yatsuhashi................ 401-528-5104 401-528-5067 02903). South Carolina (Suite 201C, 5300 International Phil Menard..................... 843-760-3794 843-760-3798 Blvd., North Charleston, 29418). (Suite 1720, 1201 Main St., Columbia, 29201) Ann Watts....................... 803-765-5345 803-253-3614 (Suite 109, 555 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Denis Csizmadia................. 864-271-1976 864-271-4171 Greenville, 29607). South Dakota (Rm. 122, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Cinnamon King................... 605-330-4264 605-330-4266 Sioux Falls, 57197). Tennessee (Suite 300, 601 W. Summit Hill Dr., George Frank.................... 865-545-4637 615-541-4435 Knoxville, 37902-2011). (Suite 348, 650 E. Pkwy. S., Memphis, 38104) Ree Russell..................... 901-323-1543 901-320-9128 (Suite 100, 3d Fl., 211 Commerce St., Dean Peterson................... 615-259-6060 615-259-6064 Nashville, 37201). Texas (Suite 430, 2000 E. Lamar Blvd., (Vacancy)....................... 817-277-1313 817-299-9601 Arlington 76006). (2d Fl., 1700 Congress, Austin, 78701)...... Karen Parker.................... 512-916-5939 512-916-5940 (711 Houston St., Fort Worth, 76102)........ Vavie Sellschopp................ 817-212-2673 817-978-0178 (Suite 1160, 500 Dallas, Houston, 77002).... James D. Cook................... 713-718-3062 713-718-3060 (Suite 360, 203 S. St. Mary's St., San Daniel G. Rodriquez............. 210-228-9878 210-228-9874 Antonio, 78205). Utah (Suite 221, 324 S. State St., Salt Lake Stanley Rees.................... 801-524-5116 801-524-5886 City, 84111). Vermont (Drawer 20, National Life Bldg., Susan Murray.................... 802-828-4508 802-828-3258 Montpelier, 05620-0501). Virginia (Suite 1225, 1401 Wilson Blvd., Greg Sizemore................... 703-524-2885 703-524-2649 Arlington, 22209). (Rm. 540, 400 N. 8th St., Richmond, 23240- Carol Kim....................... 804-771-2246 804-771-2390 0026). Washington (Suite 650, 2001 6th Ave., Seattle, David Spann..................... 206-553-5615 206-553-7253 98121). (Suite 400, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, Janet Daubel.................... 509-353-2625 509-353-2449 99201). (Suite 410, 950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 98401) Bob Deane....................... 253-593-6736 253-383-4676 West Virginia (Suite 807, 405 Capitol St., Harvey Timberlake............... 304-347-5123 304-347-5408 Charleston, 25301). (316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, 26003)...... James F. Fitzgerald............. 304-243-5493 304-243-5494 Wisconsin (Rm. 596, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Paul D. Churchill............... 414-297-3473 414-297-3470 Milwaukee, 53202). Wyoming (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver, CO Nancy Charles-Parker............ 303-844-6622 303-844-5651 80202). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3809. [[Page 143]] Minority Business Development Agency [For the Minority Business Development Agency statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Mar. 17, 1972, 37 FR 5650, as amended] The Minority Business Development Agency was established by Executive order in 1969. The Agency develops and coordinates a national program for minority business enterprise. The Agency was created to assist minority businesses in achieving effective and equitable participation in the American free enterprise system and in overcoming social and economic disadvantages that have limited their participation in the past. The Agency provides national policies and leadership in forming and strengthening a partnership of business, industry, and government with the Nation's minority businesses. Business development services are provided to the minority business community through three vehicles: the minority business opportunity committees which disseminate information on business opportunities; the minority business development centers that provide management and technical assistance and other business development services; and electronic commerce which includes a Web page on the Internet that will show how to start a business and use the service to electronically match business with contract opportunities. The Agency promotes and coordinates the efforts of other Federal agencies in assisting or providing market opportunities for minority business. It coordinates opportunities for minority firms in the private sector. Through such public and private cooperative activities, the Agency promotes the participation of Federal, State, and local governments, and business and industry in directing resources for the development of strong minority businesses. National Enterprise Centers--Minority Business Development Agency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA..................... Suite 1715, 401 W. Robert Henderson................. 404-730-3300 Peachtree St. NW., 30308- 3516. Boston, MA...................... Rm. 418, 10 Causeway St., Rochelle K. Schwartz............. 617-565-6850 02222-1041. Chicago, IL..................... Suite 1406, 55 E. Monroe Carlos Guzman.................... 312-353-0182 St., 60603. Dallas, TX...................... Suite 7B23, 1100 Commerce John Iglehart.................... 214-767-8001 St., 75242. El Monte, CA.................... Suite 455, 9660 Flair Dr., Rodolfo Guerra................... 818-453-8636 91713. Miami, FL....................... Rm. 1314, 51 SW. 1st Ave., Rodolfo Suarez................... 305-536-5054 33130. New York, NY.................... Suite 3720, 26 Federal Heyward Davenport................ 212-264-3262 Plz., 10278. Philadelphia, PA................ Rm. 10128, 600 Arch St., Alfonso C. Jackson............... 215-597-9236 19106. San Francisco, CA............... Rm. 1280, 221 Main St., Melda Cabrera.................... 415-744-3001 94105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of the Director, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-5061. Internet, www.mbda.gov. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Phone, 202-482-2985. Internet, www.noaa.gov. [For the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Feb. 13, 1978, 43 FR 6128] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was formed on October 3, 1970, by Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (5 U.S.C. app.). NOAA's mission entails environmental assessment, prediction, and stewardship. It is dedicated to monitoring and assessing the state of the environment in order to make accurate and timely forecasts to protect life, property, and natural resources, as well as to promote the economic well-being of the United [[Page 144]] States and to enhance its environmental security. NOAA is committed to protecting America's ocean, coastal, and living marine resources while promoting sustainable economic development. National Weather Service The National Weather Service (NWS) provides daily forecasts and warnings for severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, flooding, and tsunamis. With its modernization program, NWS is able to maximize its use of advanced computer technology to capture, integrate, and analyze Doppler radar imagery and data from satellites and automated surface instruments, and to speed up the dissemination of its forecasts and warnings. This allows NWS to provide the public with more localized, timely, and accurate forecasts, increasing the lead time it has to prepare for severe weather events. NWS also provides services in support of aviation and marine activities, agriculture, forestry, and urban air quality control. For further information, contact the National Weather Service, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-0689. Fax, 301-713-0610. Internet, www.nws.noaa.gov. National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) operates the Nation's civilian geostationary and polar-orbiting environmental satellites. It also manages the largest collection of atmospheric, geophysical, and oceanographic data in the world. From these sources, NESDIS develops and provides, through various media, environmental data for forecasts, national security, and weather warnings to protect life and property. This data is also used to assist in energy distribution, the development of global food supplies, the management of natural resources, and in the recovery of downed pilots and mariners in distress. For further information, contact the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-3578. Fax, 301-713-1249. Internet, www.noaa.gov/nesdis/nesdis.html. National Marine Fisheries Service The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) supports the management, conservation, and sustainable development of domestic and international living marine resources. NMFS is involved in the stock assessment of the Nation's multi-billion dollar marine fisheries, protecting marine mammals and threatened species, habitat conservation operations, trade and industry assistance, and fishery enforcement activities. For further information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2239. Fax, 301-713-2258. Internet, kingfish.ssp.nmfs.gov. National Ocean Service The National Ocean Service (NOS), works to balance the Nation's use of coastal resources through research, management, and policy. NOS monitors the health of U.S. coasts by examining how human use and natural events impact coastal ecosystems. Coastal communities rely on NOS for information about natural hazards so they can more effectively reduce or eliminate the destructive effects of coastal hazards. NOS assesses the damage caused by hazardous material spills and works to restore or replace the affected coastal resources. Through varied programs, NOS protects wetlands, water quality, beaches, and wildlife. In addition, NOS provides a wide range of navigational products and data that help vessels move safely through U.S. waters and provides the basic set of information that establishes the latitude, longitude, and elevation framework necessary for [[Page 145]] the Nation's surveying, navigation, positioning, and mapping activities. For further information, contact the National Ocean Service, Room 13231, SSMC 4, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3070. Fax, 301-713-4307. Internet, www.nos.noaa.gov. Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) carries out research into such phenomena as El Nino, global warming, ozone depletion, solar storms that can disrupt telecommunications and electrical power systems, and coastal and Great Lakes ecosystems. OAR conducts and directs its research programs in coastal, marine, atmospheric, and space sciences through its own laboratories and offices, as well as through networks of university-based programs across the country. For further information, contact the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Room 11627, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2458. Fax, 301-713-0163. Internet, www.oar.noaa.gov. Office of Marine and Aviation Operations NOAA also maintains a fleet of ships and aircraft under the auspices of its Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). These are used for scientific, engineering, and technical services, as well as to serve as research platforms for gathering critical marine and atmospheric data in support of a number of NOAA's research programs. This includes flying ``hurricane hunter'' aircraft into nature's most turbulent storms to collect data critical to hurricane research. For further information, contact the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Room 12857, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3282. Phone, 301-713-1045. Field Organization--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Organization Address/Telephone Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Weather Service Headquarters............... 1325 East-West John J. Kelly, Jr. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3283. Phone, 301- 713-0689. Fax, 301- 713-0610. Office of Climate, Water, 1325 East-West Gregory A. Mandt, and Weather Service. Hwy., Silver Acting Spring, MD 20910- 3283. Phone, 301- 713-0700. Fax, 301- 713-1598. Office of Science and 1325 East-West Jack Hayes Technology. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3283. Phone, 301- 713-1746. Fax, 301- 713-0963. Office of Hydrologic 1325 East-West Gary M. Carter Development. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3283. Phone, 301- 713-1658. Fax, 301- 713-0003. Office of Systems 1325 East-West John McNulty Operations. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3283. Phone, 301- 713-0165. Fax, 301- 713-0657. National Centers for 5200 Auth Rd., Camp Louis W. Uccellini Environmental Prediction. Springs, MD 20746- 4304. Phone, 301- 763-8016. Fax, 301- 763-8434. Eastern region............. 630 Johnson Ave., Dean P. Gulezian Bohemia, NY 11716- 2626. Phone, 516- 244-0100. Fax, 516- 244-0109. Southern region............ Rm. 10A26, 819 X. William Proenza Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102- 6171. Phone, 817- 978-2651. Fax, 817- 334-4187. Central region............. 7220 NW 101st Dennis H. McCarthy Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153- 2371. Phone, 816- 891-8914x600. Fax, 816-891-8362. Training center............ 7220 NW. 101st John L. Vogel Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153. Phone, 816-880- 9595. Fax, 816-880- 0377. Western region............. Rm. 1210, 125 S. Vicki L. Nadolski State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84138-1102. Phone, 801-524-5722. Fax, 801-524-5270. [[Page 146]] Alaska region.............. Rm. 517, 222 W. 7th Ralph (Jeff) La-Dou Ave., Anchorage, AK 99513-7575. Phone, 907-271- 5136. Fax, 907-271- 3711. Pacific region............. Suite 2200, 737 Richard H. Hagemeyer Bishop St., Honolulu, HI 96813. Phone, 808- 532-6416. Fax, 808- 532-5569. Office of the Federal 1500 Ctr., 8455 Samuel Williamson Coordinator for Colesville Rd., Meteorological Services and Silver Spring, MD Supporting Research. 20910-3315. Phone, 301-427-2002. National Marine Fisheries Service Headquarters............... 1315 East-West William T. Hogarth Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 2239. Fax, 301-713- 2258. Alaska region.............. P.O. Box 21668, James W. Balsiger Juneau, AK 99802- 1668. Phone, 907- 586-7221. Fax, 907- 586-7249. Alaska Fisheries Science Bin C15700, Bldg. Douglas DeMaster Center. 4, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115. Phone, 206-526-4000. Fax, 206-526-4004. Northwest region........... Bin C15700, Bldg. D. Robert Lohn 1, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115-0070. Phone, 206-526- 6150. Fax, 206-526- 6426. Northwest Fisheries Science 2725 Montlake Blvd. Usha Varanosi Center. E., Seattle, WA 98112. Phone, 206- 860-3200. Fax, 206- 860-3217. Northeast region........... 1 Blackburn Dr., Patricia Kurkul Gloucester, MA 01930. Phone, 978- 281-9250. Fax, 978- 281-9371. Northeast Fisheries Science 166 Water St., Michael Sissenwine Center. Woods Hole, MA 02543. Phone, 508- 548-5123. Fax, 508- 495-2232. Southeast region........... 9721 Executive Ctr. Joseph Powers, Dr. N., St. Acting Petersburg, FL 33702. Phone, 813- 570-5301. Fax, 813- 570-5300. Southeast Fisheries Science 75 Virginia Beach Nancy Thompson Center. Dr., Miami, FL 33149. Phone, 305- 361-5761. Fax, 305- 361-4219. Southwest region........... Suite 4200, 501 W. Rodney McInnis, Ocean Blvd., Long Acting Beach, CA 90802. Phone, 562-980- 4001. Fax, 562-980- 4018. Southwest Fisheries Science P.O. Box 271, 8604 Michael Tillman Center. La Jolla Shores Dr., La Jolla, CA 92038. Phone, 619- 546-7067. Fax, 619- 546-5655. National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service Headquarters............... 1335 East-West Gregory W. Withee Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3578. Fax, 301-713- 1249. Integrated Program Office.. Rm. 1450, 8455 John Cunningham Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 427-2070. Satellite operations....... Rm. 0135, 5200 Auth Kathleen A. Kelly Rd., Suitland, MD 20746. Phone, 301- 817-4000. Fax, 301- 457-5175. Satellite data processing Rm. 1069, 5200 Auth Helen M. Wood and distribution. Rd., Suitland, MD 20746. Phone, 301- 457-5120. Fax, 301- 457-5184. Research and applications.. NOAA Science Marie Colton Center, 5200 Auth Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20233. Phone, 301-763-8127. Fax, 301-763-8108. Systems development........ Rm. 3301C, 5200 Gary K. Davis Auth Rd., Suitland, MD 20746. Phone, 301- 457-5277. Fax, 301- 457-5722. National Climatic Data 151 Patton Ave., Tom Karl Center. Asheville, NC 28801-5001. Phone, 704-271-4476. Fax, 704-271-4246. National Geophysical Data RL-3, 325 Broadway, Michael S. Center. Boulder, CO 80303- Loughridge 3328. Phone, 303- 497-6215. Fax, 303- 497-6513. National Oceanographic Data 1315 East-West H. Lee Dantzler Center. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3303. Fax, 301-713- 3300. National Ocean Service Headquarters............... Rm. 13632, 1305 Margaret A. East-West Hwy., Davidson, Acting Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-3074. Fax, 301- 713-4269. International Programs..... Rm. 5651, 1315 East- Charles N. Ehler West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3078. Fax, 301-713- 4263. NOAA Coastal Services 2234 S. Hobson Margaret A. Davidson Center. Ave., Charleston, SC 29405-2409. Phone, 843-740- 1200. Fax 843-740- 1224. Center for Operational Rm. 6633, 1305 East- Michael Szabados Oceanographic Products and West Hwy., Silver Services. Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 2981. Fax, 301-713- 4392. National Centers for Rm. 8211, 1305 East- Larry C. Matlock, Coastal Ocean Science. West Hwy., Silver Acting Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3020. Fax, 301-713- 4270. [[Page 147]] Coast survey............... Rm. 6147, 1315 East- David MacFarland West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 2770. Fax, 301-713- 4019. National Geodetic Survey... Rm. 8657, 1315 East- Charles W. West Hwy., Silver Challstrom Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3222. Fax, 301-713- 4315. Office of Response and Rm. 4389, 1305 East- David M. Kennedy Restoration. West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 2989. Fax, 301-713- 4387. Ocean and coastal resource Rm. 10414, 1305 Charles N. Ehler, management. East-West Hwy., Acting Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-3155. Fax, 301- 713-4012. Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Headquarters............... Rm. 11627, 1315 David L. Evans East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-2458. Fax, 301- 713-0163. Office of Global Programs.... Rm. 1225G, 1100 Kenneth Mooney, Wayne Ave., Silver Acting Spring, MD 20910- 5603. Phone, 301- 427-2089. Aeronomy Laboratory........ Rm. 2204, Bldg. 24, Daniel L. Albritton 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone, 303-497- 3134. Fax, 303-497- 5340. Air Resources Laboratory... Rm. 3151, 1315 East- Bruce Hicks West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 0684, ext. 100. Fax, 301-713-0295. Atlantic Oceanographic and 4301 Rickenbacker Kristina Katsaros Meteorological Laboratory. Causeway, Miami, FL 33149. Phone, 305-361-4300. Fax, 305-361-4449. Climate Diagnostics Center. Rm. 247, RL3, 325 Randall Dole Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone, 303-497-6878. Fax, 303-497-7013. Climate Monitoring and Rm. A336, RL3, 325 David Hofmann Diagnostics Laboratory. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone, 303-497-6074. Fax, 303-497-6975. Environmental Technology Rm. A450, RL3, 325 William Neff, Acting Laboratory. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone, 303-497-6291. Fax, 303-497-6020. Forecast Systems Laboratory Rm. 615, RL3, 325 Sandy MacDonald Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone, 303-497-6818. Fax, 303-497-6821. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics P.O. Box 308, Amts Leetmaa Laboratory. Princeton University Forrestral Campus, Princeton, NJ 08452. Phone, 609- 452-6503. Fax, 609- 987-5070. Great Lakes Environmental 2205 Commonwealth Stephen Brandt Research Laboratory. Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Phone, 734-741-2244. Fax, 734-741-2003. National Severe Storms 1313 Halley Circle, James Kimpel Laboratory. Norman, OK 73069. Phone, 405-366- 0426. Fax, 405-366- 0472. Pacific Marine Bin C 15700, Bldg. Eddie N. Bernard Environmental Laboratory. 3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115. Phone, 206-526-6800. Fax, 206-526-6815. Space Environment Center... Rm. 3050, Bldg. 1, Ernest G. Hildner 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303. Phone, 303-497- 3314. Fax, 303-497- 3645. National Undersea Research Rm. 11350, 1315 Barbara S.P. Moore Program. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-2427. Fax, 301- 713-1967. National Sea Grant College Rm. 11716, 1315 Ronald Baird Program. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-2448. Fax, 301- 713-0799. Office of Research and Rm. 11464, 1315 Joe Bishop Technology Applications. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-3565. Fax, 301- 713-4100. Office of Finance and Administration Headquarters............... Rm. 6809, 14th St. Sonya G. Stewart and Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202- 482-2291. Chief Financial Officer/ Rm. 6809, 14th St. Sonya G. Stewart Chief Administrative Officer. and Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202- 482-2291. Fax, 202- 482-4823. Office of Civil Rights..... Rm. 12222, 1305 Al Corea East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-0500. Diversity Program Office... Rm. 15405, 1315 Barbara Marshall- East-West Hwy., Bailey Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-1966. Audit and Internal Control Rm. 10662, 1315 Mack Cato Branch. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-1150. [[Page 148]] Budget Office.............. Rm. 6114, 14th St. Jolene Laurie and Constitution Sullers Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202- 482-4600. Finance Office............. Rm. 3110, Century R.J. Dominic 21 Bldg., Germantown, MD 20874-1143. Phone, 301-413-8795. Human Resources Management Rm. 12434, 1305 Zane Schauer Office. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-0530. Information Systems Rm. 10452, 1315 Sarah Maloney Management Office. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-3370. Acquisition and Grants Rm. 7648, 1305 East- Dick Bennett, Acting Office. West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 0836. Facilities Office.......... Rm. 8507, 1305 East- Gart Knebel West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 9054. Mountain Administrative 325 Broadway, Susan Sutherland Support Center. Boulder, CO 80305- 3228. Phone, 303- 497-6431. Eastern Administrative Rm. 815, 200 Granby Barbara T. Booker Support Center. St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Phone, 757- 441-6864. Western Administrative Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Kelly C. Sandy Support Center. Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115- 0070. Phone, 206- 526-6026. Fax, 206- 526-6660. Central Administrative Rm. 1736, 601 E. Martha R. McBroome Support Center. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106- 2897. Phone, 816- 426-2050. Fax, 816- 426-7459. Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Headquarters............... Rm. 12857, 1315 Rear Adm. Evelyn East-West Hwy., Fields, NOAA Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282. Phone, 301-713-1045. Marine Operations Center... 439 W. York St., Rear Adm. Nicholas Norfolk, VA 23510- A. Prahl, NOAA 1114. Phone, 757- 441-6776. Commissioned Personnel 1315 East-West Capt. David Center. Hwy., Silver Peterson, NOAA Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 1045. Aircraft Operations Center. 7917 Hangar Loop Capt. Robert W. Dr., MacDill AFB, Maxson, NOAA FL 33621-5401. Phone, 813-828- 3310. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-4190. National Telecommunications and Information Administration [For the National Telecommunications and Information Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of June 5, 1978, 43 FR 24348] The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) was established in 1978 by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977 (5 U.S.C. app.) and Executive Order 12046 of March 27, 1978 (3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 158), by combining the Office of Telecommunications Policy of the Executive Office of the President and the Office of Telecommunications of the Department of Commerce to form a new agency reporting to the Secretary of Commerce. The Administration's principal responsibilities and functions include: --serving as the principal executive branch adviser to the President on telecommunications and information policy; --developing and presenting U.S. plans and policies at international communications conferences and related meetings; --prescribing policies for and managing Federal use of the radio frequency spectrum; --serving as the principal Federal telecommunications research and engineering laboratory, through NTIA's Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS), headquartered in Boulder, CO; --providing grants through the Technology Opportunities Program for demonstration projects to promote the widespread availability of digital network [[Page 149]] technologies in the public and non-profit sectors, which will help stimulate economic development, improve learning at all levels, improve delivery of health care, strengthen public safety efforts, and allow greater access for citizens to nationwide information resources; and --providing grants through the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program to extend delivery of public telecommunications services to U.S. citizens, to increase ownership and management by women and minorities, and to strengthen the capabilities of existing public broadcasting stations to provide telecommunications services. For further information, contact the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1551. Internet, www.ntia.doc.gov. Patent and Trademark Office [For the Patent and Trademark Office statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Apr. 14, 1975, 40 FR 16707] The patent system was established by Congress ``. . . to promote the progress of . . . the useful arts. . .'' The registration of trademarks is based on the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. The Office examines applications for patents to determine if the applicants are entitled to patents and grants the patents when they are so entitled. The patent law provides for the granting of patents in three major categories: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. The term of a design patent is 14 years from the date of grant. It also issues statutory invention registrations, which have the defensive but not the enforceable attributes of a patent. It also processes international applications for patents. PTO registers and renews trademarks. A trademark includes any distinctive word, name, symbol, device, or any combination thereof adopted and used or intended to be used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify his goods or services and distinguish them from those manufactured or sold by others. Trademarks are examined by the Office for compliance with various statutory requirements to prevent unfair competition and consumer deception. In addition to the examination of patent and trademark applications, issuance of patents, and registration of trademarks, the Patent and Trademark Office: --sells printed copies of issued patents and trademark registrations; --records and indexes documents transferring ownership; --maintains a scientific library and search files containing over 30 million documents, including U.S. and foreign patents and U.S. trademarks; --provides research facilities for the public; --hears and decides appeals from prospective inventors and trademark applicants; --participates in legal proceedings involving the issue of patents or registration of trademarks; --advocates strengthening intellectual property protection worldwide; --compiles the Official Gazettes, a weekly notice of patents issued and trademarks registered by the Office, including other information; and --maintains a roster of patent agents and attorneys qualified and recognized to practice before the Office. Patents and trademarks may be reviewed and searched at PTO in over 80 patent and trademark depository libraries throughout the country and online. The patent system fosters innovation, investment in developing and marketing inventions, and prompt disclosure of technological information. [[Page 150]] For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-8341. Internet, www.uspto.gov. The Office's operations are located at 2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Technology Administration The Technology Administration was established by Congress in 1988 (15 U.S.C. 3704). It is headed by the Under Secretary for Technology, who serves as a principal adviser to the Secretary of Commerce and as the Department's spokesperson for science and technology issues. The Technology Administration serves as the premier technology agency working with U.S. industry in addressing competitiveness and in exercising leadership both within the Department of Commerce and governmentwide. It advocates coherent policies for maximizing the impact of technology on economic growth; carries out technology programs with U.S. industry; and disseminates technology information. Office of Technology Policy The primary role of the Office of Technology Policy is to offer assistance to private sector and communities in advocating and pursuing policies that maximize the impact of technology on economic growth, and by exercising leadership to define the role of government in supporting U.S. industrial competitiveness in the post-cold war environment. The Office serves as a liaison to the private sector, identifying barriers to the rapid commercialization of technology, eliciting support for Administration civilian technology policies, and ensuring that industry's interests are reflected in standards and technology agreements and civilian technology policy. It also assists Federal, State, and local officials, industry, and academic institutions in promoting the technological growth and competitiveness of the U.S. economy. For further information, call 202-482-5687. National Institute of Standards and Technology The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assists industry in developing technology to improve product quality, modernize manufacturing processes, ensure product reliability, and facilitate rapid commercialization of products based on new scientific discoveries. The Institute's primary mission is to strengthen the U.S. economy and improve the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. It carries out this mission through four major programs: --measurement and standards laboratories that perform research in the areas of electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical science and technology, physics, materials science and engineering, building and fire research, and information technology; --a rigorously competitive advanced technology program that provides cost-shared awards to industry to develop high-risk enabling technologies with broad economic potential; --a manufacturing extension partnership offering technical and business assistance to smaller manufacturers in adopting new technologies and business practices; and --a highly visible quality outreach program associated with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award that recognizes continuous improvements in quality management by U.S. manufacturers, service companies, education institutions, and health care organizations. For further information, call 301-975-NIST (301-975-6478). Fax, 301-926- 1630. E-mail, inquiries@nist.gov. Internet, www.nist.gov. www.nist.gov. [[Page 151]] National Technical Information Service The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is the Nation's largest central clearinghouse and governmentwide resource for scientific, technical, engineering, and other business-related information. It acquires information from U.S. Government agencies and their contractors and grantees, as well as from foreign sources, primarily governments. The NTIS collection of more than 3 million works covers a broad array of subjects and includes reports on the results of research and development and scientific studies on manufacturing processes, current events, and foreign and domestic trade; business and management studies; social, economic, and trade statistics; computer software and databases; health care reports, manuals, and data; environmental handbooks, regulations, economic studies, and applied technologies; directories to Federal laboratory and technical resources; and global competitive intelligence. The collection also includes audiovisual training materials in such areas as foreign languages, workplace safety and health, law enforcement, and fire services. Information products in the NTIS collection are cataloged in the NTIS Bibliographic Database, which is available online through commercial vendors, on CD-ROM from NTIS, and for recently acquired materials, via FedWorld, NTIS' online information network (Internet, www.ntis.gov). For further information, contact the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. Phone, 800-553- NTIS. Internet, www.ntis.gov. For further information about the Technology Administration, contact the Office of Technology Policy, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4814C HCHB, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1575. Internet, www.ta.doc.gov. Sources of Information Age and Citizenship Age search and citizenship information is available from the Personal Census Search Unit, Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 1545, Jeffersonville, IN 47131. Phone, 812- 218-3046. Economic Development Information Clearinghouse The EDA will host on its Web site the Economic Development Information Clearinghouse, an online depository of information on economic development (Internet, www.doc.gov/eda). Employment Information is available electronically through the Internet, at www.doc.gov/ohrm. Phone, 202-482-5138. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has field employment offices at the Western Administrative Support Center, Bin C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115 (phone, 206-526- 6294); the Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303 (phone, 303-497-6332); the Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East Twelfth Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (phone, 816-426-2056); and the Eastern Administrative Support Center, 200 World Trade Center, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624 (phone, 757-441-6516). Environment The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducts research and gathers data about the oceans, atmosphere, space, and Sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service in ways that touch the lives of all Americans, including warning of dangerous weather, charting seas and skies, guiding our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and improving our understanding and stewardship of the environment which sustains us all. For further information, contact the Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric [[Page 152]] Administration, Room 6013, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154. Internet, www.noaa.gov. The Patent and Trademark Office has priority programs for advancement of examination of certain patent applications where the invention could materially enhance the quality of the environment of mankind. For further information, contact the Commissioner for Patents, Office of Petitions, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-9282. Inspector General Hotline The Office of Inspector General works to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in departmental programs and operations. Contact the Hotline, Inspector General, P.O. Box 612, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Phone, 202-482-2495, or 800-424- 5197 (toll free). TTD, 202-482-5923, or 800-854-8407 (toll free). Fax, 202-789-0522. Internet, www.oig.doc.gov. E-mail, oighotline@oig.doc.gov. 5197 (toll free). TTD, 202-482-5923, or 800-854-8407 (toll free). Fax, 202-789-0522. Internet, www.oig.doc.gov. E-mail, oighotline@oig.doc.gov. Publications The titles of selected publications are printed below with the operating units responsible for their issuance. These and other publications dealing with a wide range of business, economic, environmental, scientific, and technical matters are announced in the weekly Business Service Checklist, which may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Phone, 202-512-1800. Bureau of the Census Numerous publications presenting statistical information on a wide variety of subjects are available from the Government Printing Office, including the following: Statistical Abstract of the U.S.; Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970; County and City Data Book, 1994; and State and Metropolitan Area Data Book, 1997-1998. Employment opportunities, data highlights, large data files, access tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet, www.census.gov. E-mail, webmaster@census.gov. tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet, www.census.gov. E-mail, webmaster@census.gov. Bureau of Economic Analysis Publications available from the Government Printing Office include the following: Survey of Current Business (Monthly Journal); National Income and Product Accounts Estimates for 1929-2000 and selected articles; Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: Final Results from the 1997 Benchmark Survey; and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, Revised 1998 Estimates and Preliminary 1999 Estimates. Current and historical estimates, general information, and employment opportunities are available through the Internet, at www.bea.gov. BEA data products are described in the Catalog of Products, which is available on the BEA Web site (Internet, www.bea.gov) or by request from the BEA Order Desk (phone, 800-704-0415). For more information, contact the Public Information Office. Phone, 202-606-9900. E-mail, webmaster@bea.gov. Bureau of Export Administration The Bureau's Web site (Internet, www.bxa.doc.gov) provides information for the U.S. business community, including export news, general, subject and policy fact sheets, updates to the Export Administration regulations, Bureau program information, and export seminar event schedules. Publications available on the site include the Bureau's annual report, foreign policy controls report, and international diversification and defense market assessment guides. The Government Printing Office, in conjunction with the Bureau, has created a Web site that contains an up-to-date database of the entire export administration regulations, including the commerce control list, the commerce country chart, and the denied persons list (Internet, www.access.gpo.gov/bxa/index.html). The Exporter Counseling Division has offices in Washington, DC (phone, 202-482-4811; fax, 202-482-3617) and on the West Coast (phone 949-660-0144, or 408-998-7402; fax, 949-660- 9347, or 408-998-7470). For enforcement- [[Page 153]] related questions, contact the partnership-in-security hotline (phone, 800-424-2980). International Trade Administration The Administration maintains a Web site, (Internet, www.trade.gov), which offers the single best place for individuals or firms seeking reports, documents, import case/ regulations, texts of international agreements like NAFTA and GATT, market research, and points of contact for assistance in exporting, obtaining remedies from unfair trading practices, or receiving help with market access problems. Customers are able to review comprehensive information on how to export, search for trade information by either industry or by country, learn how to petition against unfairly priced imports, and obtain information on a number of useful international trade related products like overseas trade leads and agent distributor reports. The Web site also features E-mail addresses and locations for trade contacts in Washington, overseas, in major exporting centers in the U.S., and in other parts of the Federal Government. Minority Business Development Agency Copies of Minority Business Today and the BDC Directory may be obtained by contacting the Office of Business Development. Phone, 202-482-6022. Comprehensive information about programs, policy, centers, and access the job matching database, is available through the Internet, at www.mbda.gov). National Institute of Standards and Technology Journal of Research; Publications of the Advanced Technology Program and Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program; Handbook of Mathematical Functions; Experimental Statistics; International System of Units (SI); Standard Reference Materials Catalog; Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices Handbook; and Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook are available from the Government Printing Office. National Technical Information Service To place an order, request the Catalog of NTIS Products and Services, or other general inquiries, contact the NTIS Sales Desk from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (eastern time) (phone, 800-553-NTIS; fax, 703-321-8547; TDD, 703-605-6043; Internet, www.ntis.gov). To inquire about NTIS information services for other Federal agencies, call 703-605-6540. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The Administration provides technical memoranda, technical reports, monographs, nautical and aeronautical charts, coastal zone maps, data tapes, and a wide variety of raw and processed environmental data. Information on NOAA products is available through the Internet, at www.noaa.gov. Contact the Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154. National Telecommunications and Information Administration Several hundred Technical Reports, Technical Memoranda, Special Publications, Contractor Reports, and other information products have been published by NTIA or its predecessor agency since 1970. The publications are available from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 (phone, 202-482-1551); or the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, Department of Commerce, Boulder, CO 80302 (phone, 303-497-3572). Electronic information can be obtained from the NTIA homepage (Internet, www.ntia.doc.gov). Patent and Trademark Office General Information Concerning Patents, Basic Facts About Trademarks, Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and Attorneys and Agents Registered To Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are available from the Government Printing Office. Publications can be accessed through the Internet, at www.uspto.gov. File transfer protocol, ftp.uspto.gov. [[Page 154]] Electronic bulletin board (by modem), 703-305-8950. Phone, 703-308-HELP, or 800-PTO-9199. Small Business Contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Phone, 202-482-1472. Internet, www.doc.gov/osdbu. For further information concerning the Department of Commerce, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Commerce, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Room 5040 Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202- 482-3263. Internet, www.doc.gov.