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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-2000. Internet, www.doc.gov.
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE Carlos M. Gutierrez
Chief of Staff and Counselor to the Claire E. Buchan
Secretary
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Christian Israel
Director, Office of White House Aimee L. Strudwick
Liaison
Director, Executive Secretariat Fred L. Schwien
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Theodore W. Kassinger
Director, Office of Small and (vacancy)
Disadvantaged Business
Utilization
Chief Information Officer Thomas N. Pyke, Jr.
Deputy Chief Information Officer Karen Hogan
General Counsel Jane T. Dana, Acting
Deputy General Counsel Jane T. Dana
Assistant General Counsel for Barbara S. Fredericks
Administration
Assistant General Counsel for Michael A. Levitt
Legislation and
Regulation
Assistant General Counsel for Joan B. Maginnis
Finance and Litigation
Chief Financial Officer and Otto J. Wolff
Assistant Secretary for
Administration
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Jeffery K. Nulf
Administration
Director for Security Richard Yamamoto
Deputy Director for Security (vacancy)
Director, Office of Budget Barbara A. Retzlaff
Deputy Director (vacancy)
Director for Management and John J. Phelan III
Organization
Director, Office of Civil Rights Suzan J. Aramaki
Deputy Director (vacancy)
Deputy Chief Financial Management James L. Taylor
Officer and Director for
Financial Management
Deputy Director for Financial Robert R. Bair
Systems
Deputy Director for Financial Lisa Casias
Policy
Director for Human Resources Deborah Jefferson
Management
Deputy Director William Fleming
Director for Administrative Services James E. Woods, Acting
Deputy Director James E. Woods
Director for Acquisition Management Michael S. Sade
Assistant Secretary for Legislative Brett Palmer, Acting
and Intergovernmental
Affairs
Director for Legislative and Karen Swanson-Woolf
Intergovernmental
Affairs
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Brett Palmer
Trade Legislation
Director for Intergovernmental Elizabeth Dial
Affairs
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Inspector General Johnnie E. Frazier
Deputy Inspector General Edward L. Blansitt
Counsel to the Inspector General Carey Croak, Acting
Assistant Inspector General for Alexis Stefani
Auditing
Assistant Inspector General for Elizabeth T. Barlow
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 Jessica Rickenbach
Administration
Director, Office of Public Affairs Christine Gunderson
Press Secretary Dan Nelson
Director, Office of Business Liaison Daniel McCardell
Deputy Directors Jennifer Andberg, Brad
Hester
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 (vacancy)
Associate Under Secretary for Kim White
Management
Associate Under Secretary for Elizabeth R. Anderson
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
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-2721
Under Secretary for Industry and Kenneth I. Juster
Security
Deputy Under Secretary Mark Foulon
Assistant Secretary for Export Peter Lichtenbaum
Administration
Assistant Secretary for Export Julie L. Myers
Enforcement
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-2309
Assistant Secretary for Economic David A. Sampson
Development
Deputy Assistant Secretary David Bearden
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mary C. Pleffner
Management Services and
Chief Financial Officer
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-3917
Under Secretary for International Rhonda Keenum, Acting
Trade
Deputy Under Secretary Timothy J. Hauser
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Assistant Secretary for Import James J. Jochum
Administration
Assistant Secretary for Market William H. Lash III
Access and Compliance
Assistant Secretary for (vacancy)
Manufacturing and
Services
Assistant Secretary for Trade Carlos Poza, Acting
Promotion and Director
of the U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service
Chief Financial Officer and Linda Cheatham
Director of
Administration
Chief Information Officer Renee Macklin
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-5061. Internet, www.mbda.gov.
National Director, Minority Business Ronald N. Langston
Development Agency
Deputy Director (vacancy)
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 Secretary for Timothy R.E. Keeney
Oceans and Atmosphere
Deputy Under Secretary for John J. Kelly, Jr.
Oceans and Atmosphere
Chief Financial Officer Maureen E. Wylie
Chief Administrative Officer William Broglie
Assistant Administrator for William T. Hogarth
Fisheries Service
Assistant Administrator for Richard Spinrad
Ocean Services and
Coastal Zone Management
Assistant Administrator for Gregory W. Withee
Environmental Satellite,
Data, and Information
Service
Assistant Administrator for D.L. Johnson
Weather Service
Assistant Administrator for Richard D. Rosen
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-428-1840.
Assistant Secretary for Michael D. Gallagher,
Communications and Acting
Information
Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael D. Gallagher
Chief Counsel Kathy D. Smith
Associate Administrator for Frederick R. Wentland
Spectrum Management
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Associate Administrator for Joseph Watson, Jr.
Policy Analysis and
Development
Associate Administrator for Robin R. Layton
International Affairs
Associate Administrator for Bernadette A. McGuire-
Telecommunications and Rivera
Information Applications
Associate Administrator for Alan Vincent
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 Jon W. Dudas, Acting
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 H. Wu
Assistant Secretary for Bruce P. Mehlman
Technology Policy
Director, National Institute of Arden L. Bement, Jr.
Standards and Technology
Director, National Technical Benjamin H. Wu, Acting
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.
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
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offices of Deputy Secretary, Inspector General, General Counsel, and the
Assistant Secretaries of Administration, Legislative and
Intergovernmental Affairs, and Public Affairs. Other offices whose
public purposes are widely administered are detailed below.
Business Liaison The Office of Business Liaison directs the business
community to the offices and policy experts who can best respond to
their needs by promoting proactive, responsive, and effective outreach
programs and relationships with the business community. It also informs
the Secretary and Department officials of the critical issues facing the
business community, informs the business community of Department and
administration initiatives and priorities, as well as information
regarding Department resources, policies, and programs, and provides
general assistance to the business community.
For further information, call 202-482-1360.
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 (ESA), exercises general supervision over the
Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
ESA provides business, economic, and government information products
that American business and the public can use through the following two
sources: STAT.USA Internet and ISA Trade Online.
Bureau of the Census
[For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal
Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765]
The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of
March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Census Bureau
are authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of
population shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title
13 of the United States Code. The law also provides that the information
collected by the Census Bureau from individual persons, households, or
establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for
statistical purposes. The Census Bureau is responsible for:
--the decennial censuses of population and housing;
--the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments,
manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction
industries, and transportation;
--current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects
covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other
intervals;
--compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including
data on imports, exports, and shipping;
--special censuses at the request and expense of State and local
government units;
--publication of estimates and projections of the population;
--publication of current data on population and housing
characteristics; and
--current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade,
services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government
finances and employment, and other subjects.
The Census Bureau makes available statistical results of its
censuses, surveys, and other programs to the public through printed
reports, CD-ROMs and DVDs, the Internet and other media, and prepares
special tabulations sponsored and paid for by data users. It also
produces statistical compendia, catalogs,
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guides, and directories that are useful in locating information on
specific subjects. Upon request, the Bureau makes searches of decennial
census records and furnishes certificates to individuals for use as
evidence of age, relationship, or place of birth. A fee is charged for
searches.
For further information, contact the Marketing Service Office, Bureau of
the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-
763-INFO (4636). Fax, 301-457-3842.
Field Organization--Bureau of the Census
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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, 4 Copley Pl., 02117-9108
the New York Regional Office), PR, RI, VI, and VT)
Charlotte, NC (KY, NC, SC, TN, VA) Suite 106, 901 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 8005, 8585 Stemmons N. Fwy., 75237
Denver, CO (AZ, CO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, SD, UT, and WY) Suite 100, 6900 W. Jefferson Ave., Lakewood, CO
80235-2032
Detroit, MI (MI, OH, WV) P.O. Box 33405, 1395 Brewery Park Blvd., 48207
Kansas City, KS (AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, OK) 1211 North 8th St., 66101-2129
Los Angeles, CA (CA (counties of Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Suite 300, 15350 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406-
Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, 4224
Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernardino, San
Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura),
HI)
New York, NY (NJ (counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Suite 800, 395 Hudson St., 10014
Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and
Warren), NY (counties of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York,
Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester))
Philadelphia, PA (DC, DE, MD, NJ (all counties not listed Suite 504, 833 Chestnut St., 19107-4405
under the New York Regional Office), PA)
Seattle, WA (AK, CA (all counties not listed under the Los Suite 5100, 700 5th Ave., 98104-5018
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 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, metropolitan areas, and
counties. 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 United
States 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. Internet, www.bea.gov. E-mail,
customerservice@bea.gov.
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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 Industry and Security statement of organization, see
the Federal Registers of June 7, 1988, 53 FR 20881 and April 26, 2002,
67 FR 20630]
The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is to advance
U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. BIS
activities include regulating the export of sensitive goods and
technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export
control, antiboycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with and
assisting other countries on export control and strategic trade issues;
assisting U.S. industry to comply with international arms control
agreements; and monitoring the viability of the U.S. defense industrial
base and seeking to ensure that it is capable of satisfying U.S.
national and homeland security needs.
Export Administration The Office of the Assistant Secretary for 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 the Assistant Secretary for 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 Cooperation Team The
Nonproliferation and Export Control Cooperation Team 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, missile 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.
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Field Offices--Bureau of Industry and Security
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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
Houston, TX............................. Suite 250, 15355 Vantage
Pkwy., 77032
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
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 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 to partners (States, regions, and
communities) across the Nation to help create wealth and minimize
poverty by promoting a favorable business environment to attract private
capital investment and higher skill, higher wage jobs through world-
class capacity building, planning, infrastructure, research grants, and
strategic initiatives. Through its grant programs, the Administration
seeks to utilize public sector resources in a manner that leverages
investment by the private sector to create an environment where the
private sector risks capital, and job opportunities are created.
Public works and development facilities grants support
infrastructure projects that foster the establishment or expansion of
industrial and commercial businesses, supporting the retention and
creation of jobs.
Planning grants support the design and implementation of effective
economic development policies and programs, by local development
organizations, in States and communities. EDA funds a network of over
300 planning districts throughout the country.
Technical assistance provides for local feasibility and industry
studies, management and operational assistance, natural resource
development, and export promotion. In addition, EDA funds a network of
university centers that 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.
Economic assistance provides funding for both planning and
implementation to address economic change.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance program helps U.S. firms and
industries injured as the result of economic globalization. A nationwide
network of Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers offers low-cost,
effective professional
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assistance to certified firms in developing and implementing recovery
strategies.
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
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
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
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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 (ITA) was established on January
2, 1980, by the Secretary of Commerce to promote world trade and to
strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United
States.
ITA is headed by the Under Secretary for International Trade, who
coordinates all issues concerning trade promotion, international
commercial policy, market access, and trade law enforcement. The
Administration is responsible for nonagricultural trade operations of
the U.S. Government and supports the trade policy negotiation efforts of
the U.S. Trade Representative.
Import Administration The Office of 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; oversees the administration of the
Department's textiles program; and administers programs governing watch
assemblies, and other statutory import programs.
Market Access and Compliance The Office of the Assistant Secretary for
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Market Access and Compliance advises on the analysis, formulation, and
implementation of U.S. international economic policies and carries out
programs to promote international trade, improve access by U.S.
companies to overseas markets, and strengthen the international trade
and investment position of the United States. The Office analyzes and
develops recommendations for region- and country-specific international
economic, trade, and investment policy strategies and objectives. In
addition, the Office is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and
enforcing foreign compliance with bilateral and multilateral trade
agreements.
Manufacturing and Services The Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing
and Services advises on domestic and international tradeand investment
policies affecting the competitiveness of U.S. industry and carries on a
program of research and analysis on manufacturing and services. Based on
this analysis and interaction with U.S. industry, the Assistant
Secretary develops strategies, policies, and programs to strengthen the
competitive position of U.S. industries in the United States and world
markets. The Assistant Secretary manages an integrated program that
includes both industry and economic analysis, trade policy development
and multilateral, regional, and bilateral trade agreements for
manufactured goods and services; administers trade arrangements (other
than those involving AD/CVD proceedings) with foreign governments in
product and service areas; and develops and provides business
information and assistance to the United States on its rights and
opportunities under multilateral and other agreements.
Trade Promotion and U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service The Assistant
Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U.S. and
Foreign Commercial Service directs ITA's export promotion programs,
develops and implements a unified goal-setting and evaluation process to
increase trade assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses, directs
a program of international trade events, market research, and export-
related trade information products and services; and directs programs to
aid U.S. firms to compete successfully for major projects and
procurements worldwide. ITA provides a comprehensive platform of export
assistance services to support U.S. firms who enter or expand their
presence in overseas markets, including counseling, trade events, and
outreach services through 109 export assistance centers located in the
United States and 158 posts located in 83 countries throughout the
world.
Export Assistance Centers--International Trade Administration
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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, 431 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, 85012).
(166 W. Alameda, Tucson, 85701)............. Eric Nielsen.................... 520-670-5540 520-791-5413
Arkansas (Suite 700, 425 W. Capitol Ave., Lon Hardin...................... 501-324-5794 501-324-7380
Little Rock, 72201).
California (Suite 166, 2100 Chester Ave., Glen Roberts.................... 661-637-0136 661-637-0156
Bakersfield, 93301).
(550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 93710)........... Eduardo Torres.................. 559-227-6582 559-227-6509
(84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, 92203- Cynthia Torres.................. 760-342-4455 760-342-3535
3499).
(Suite 121, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd., Fred Latuperissa................ 909-466-4134 909-466-4140
Ontario, 91764).
(Suite 509, 350 S. Figueroa St., Los Rachid Sayouty.................. 213-894-4231 213-894-8789
Angeles, 90071).
(Suite 975, 11150 Olympic Blvd., Los Julieanne Hennessy.............. 310-235-7104 310-235-7220
Angeles, 90064).
(Suite 316A, 411 Pacific St., Monterey, Chris Damm, Acting.............. 408-641-9850 408-641-9849
93940).
(Suite 305, 3300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach Mary Delmege, HUB Director...... 949-660-1688 949-660-1338
92660).
(Suite 630N, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, 94612). Rod Hirsch...................... 510-273-7350 510-273-7352
(Suite 200, 440 Civic Center Dr., San Elizabeth Krauth................ 415-492-4546 415-492-4549
Rafael, 94903).
(2d Fl., 917 7th St., Sacramento, 95814).... George Tastard.................. 916-498-5155 916-498-5923
(Suite 230, 6363 Greenwich Dr., San Diego, Matt Andersen................... 619-557-5395 619-557-6176
92122).
(14th Fl., 250 Montgomery St., San Stephan Crawford................ 415-705-2300 415-705-2297
Francisco, 94104).
((Silicon Valley) Suite 550, 152 N. 3d St., Greg Mignano, HUB Director...... 408-271-7300 408-271-7306
San Jose, 95113-5591).
(Suite 550, 152 N. 3d St., San Jose, 95113- Joanne Vilet.................... 408-271-7300 408-271-7306
5591).
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((Ventura County) 333 Ponoma St., Port Gerald Vaughn................... 805-488-4844 805-488-7801
Hueneme, 93041).
Colorado (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver, James Kennedy................... 303-844-6001 303-844-5651
80202).
Connecticut (Suite 903, 213 Court St., Carl Jacobsen................... 860-638-6950 860-638-6970
Middletown, 06457-3346).
Delaware (Served by the Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Export Assistance Center).
District of Columbia (Served by the Arlington,
Virginia (Northern Virginia) Export
Assistance Center).
Florida (Suite 704, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., George Martinez................. 727-893-3738 727-893-3839
Clearwater, 33762).
(Suite 1600, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. John McCartney.................. 954-356-6640 954-356-6644
Lauderdale, 33301).
(3 Independent Dr., Jacksonville, 32202- Jorge Arce...................... 904-232-1270 904-232-1271
5004).
(Suite 203, 5835 Blue Lagoon Dr., Miami, Linda Santucci.................. 305-526-7425 305-526-7434
33126-3009).
(Suite 1270, 200 E. Robinson St., Orlando, Philip A. Ouzts................. 407-648-6235 407-648-6756
32801).
(Suite 201, Atrium Bldg., 325 John Knox Rd., Michael Higgins................. 850-942-9635 850-922-9595
Tallahassee, 32303).
Georgia (Suite 105, 75th St. NW., Atlanta, Thomas A. Stauss................ 404-897-6090 404-897-6085
30308).
(Suite 202, 111 E. Liberty St., Savannah, Joseph Kramer................... 912-652-4204 912-652-4241
31401).
Hawaii (Rm. 214, 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Paul Tambakis................... 808-522-8040 808-522-8045
Honolulu, 96813).
Idaho (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, 83720) Amy Benson...................... 208-364-7791 208-334-2783
Illinois (Suite 2440, 200 W. Adams St., Mary N. Joyce, HUB Director..... 312-353-8045 312-353-8120
Chicago, 60606).
(Rm. 141 Jobst Hall, 922 N. Glenwood Ave., (Vacancy)....................... 309-671-7815 309-671-7818
Peoria, 61606).
(Suite 212, 28055 Ashley Cir., Libertyville, Robin F. Mugford................ 847-327-9082 847-247-0423
60048).
(515 N. Court St., Rockford, 61103)......... Patrick Hope.................... 815-987-8123 815-963-7943
Indiana (Suite 106, 11405 N. Pennsylvania St., Mark Cooper..................... 317-582-2300 317-582-2301
Carmel, 46032).
Iowa (Suite 100, 700 Locust St., Des Moines, Allen Patch..................... 515-288-8614 515-288-1437
50309-3739).
Kansas (Suite 300, 209 E. William, Wichita, George D. Lavid................. 316-263-4067 316-263-8306
67202-4012).
Kentucky (4th Fl., 140 E. Main St., Lexington, Sara M. Moreno.................. 859-225-7001 859-225-6501
40507).
(Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, Peggy Pauley, Acting............ 502-582-5066 502-582-6573
40202).
(Suite 240, 2292 S. Hwy. 27, Somerset, (Vacancy)....................... 606-677-6160 606-677-6161
42501).
Louisiana (Suite 2710, 2 Canal St., New Donald Van De Werken............ 504-589-6546 504-589-2337
Orleans, 70130).
(Business Education Bldg. 119H, One Patricia Holt................... 318-676-3064 318-676-3063
University Pl., Shreveport, 71115-2399).
Maine (c/o Maine Int'l Trade Ctr., 511 Jeffrey Porter.................. 207-541-7400 207-541-7420
Congress St., Portland, 04101).
Maryland (WTC, Suite 2432, 401 E. Pratt St., Ann Grey, Acting................ 410-962-4539 410-962-4529
Baltimore, 21202).
Massachusetts (WTC, Suite 307, 164 Northern Jim Cox......................... 617-424-5990 617-424-5992
Ave., Boston, 02210).
(WTC, Suite 307, 164 Northern Ave., Boston, Dorothy Zur Muhlen-Tomaszeska... 617-424-5990 617-424-5992
02210).
Michigan (Suite 2220, 211 W. Fort St., Neil Hesse...................... 313-226-3650 313-226-3657
Detroit, 48226).
(Suite 311-C, 401 W. Fulton St., Grand Thomas Maguire.................. 616-458-3564 616-458-3872
Rapids, 49504).
(Suite 1300 W., 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Richard Corson.................. 248-975-9600 248-975-9606
Pontiac, 48341).
((Ypsilanti) Suite 306G, 300 W. Michigan Paul Litton..................... 734-487-0259 734-485-2396
Ave., c/o Eastern Michigan University, Owen,
48197).
Minnesota (Suite 2240, 45 S. 7th St., Ryan Kanne...................... 612-348-1638 612-348-1650
Minneapolis, 55402).
Mississippi (Suite 255, 175 E. Capitol St., (Vacancy)....................... 601-965-4130 601-965-4132
Jackson, 39201).
Missouri (Suite 520, 8235 Forsyth Ctr., St. Randall J. LaBounty............. 314-425-3302 314-425-3381
Louis, 63105).
(Suite 650, 2345 Grand, Kansas City, 64108). Robert W. Dunn.................. 816-410-9201 816-410-9208
Montana (P.O. Box 7487, Missoula, 59807)...... Mark Peters..................... 406-542-6656 406-542-6659
Nebraska (11135 ``O'' St., Omaha, 68137)...... Meredith Bond................... 402-597-0193 402-597-0194
Nevada (400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, Tony Michalski.................. 702-366-9406 702-366-0688
89101).
(16th Fl., 1 E. 1st St., Reno, 89502)....... Bill Cline...................... 775-784-5203 775-784-5343
New Hampshire (17 New Hampshire Ave., Susan Berry..................... 603-334-6074 603-334-6110
Portsmouth, 03801-2838).
New Jersey (Suite 1505, 744 Broad St., Newark, Carmela Mammas.................. 973-645-4682 973-645-4783
07102).
(P.O. Box 820, 20 W. State St., Trenton, Rod Stuart...................... 609-989-2100 609-989-2395
08625-0820).
New Mexico (1100 St. Francis Dr., c/o NM Dept. Sandra Necessary................ 505-827-0350 505-827-0263
of Economic Development, Santa Fe, 87505-
4147).
New York (Rm. 1304, 111 W. Huron St., Buffalo, James Mariano................... 716-551-4191 716-551-5290
14202).
(Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., Harlem, 10027) K.L. Fredericks................. 212-860-6200 212-860-6203
((Long Island) Suite 046, 400 County Seat George Soteros.................. 516-739-1765 516-739-3310
Dr., Mineola, 11501).
(40th Fl., 20 Exchange Pl., New York, 10007) William Spitler................. 212-809-2675 212-809-2687
(Suite 710, 400 Andrews St., Rochester, Erin Cole....................... 585-263-6480 585-325-6505
14604).
((Westchester) Suite 209, 707 Westchester Joan Kanlian.................... 914-682-6712 914-682-6698
Ave., White Plains, 10604).
North Carolina (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead Samuel P. Troy, HUB Director.... 704-333-4886 704-332-2681
St., Charlotte, 28202).
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(Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, Greg Sizemore................... 704-333-4886 704-332-2681
28202).
(2nd Fl., 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro, 27401) John Schmonsees................. 336-333-5345 336-333-5158
((Triangle) Suite 110, 10900 World Trade Debbie Strader.................. 919-715-7373 919-715-7777
Blvd., Raleigh, 27617).
North Dakota (Served by the Minneapolis Export
Assistance Center).
Ohio (17th Fl., One Cascade Plz., Akron, Ricardo Pelaez.................. 330-237-1264 330-375-5612
44308).
(Suite 2650, 36 E. 7th St., Cincinnati, (Vacancy)....................... 513-684-2944 513-684-3227
45202).
(Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland, Michael Miller, HUB Director.... 216-522-4750 216-522-2235
44114).
(Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland, Susan Whitney................... 216-522-4750 216-522-2235
44114).
(Suite 1400, 280 N. High St., Columbus, Roberta Ford.................... 614-365-9510 614-365-9598
43215).
(300 Madison Ave., Toledo, 43604)........... Robert Abrahams................. 419-241-0683 419-241-0684
Oklahoma (Suite 330, 301 NW. 63d St., Oklahoma Ronald L. Wilson................ 405-608-5302 405-608-4211
City, 73116).
(Suite 1400, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Jim Williams.................... 918-581-7650 918-581-6263
74106).
Oregon (Suite 242, One World Trade Ctr., 121 Scott Goddin.................... 503-326-3001 503-326-6351
SW. Salmon St., Portland, 97204.
Pennsylvania (Suite 850, P.O. Box 11698, 228 Deborah Doherty................. 717-221-4510 717-221-4505
Walnut St., Harrisburg, 17108-1698).
(The Curtis Ctr., Suite 580 West, Joseph Hanely, HUB Director..... 215-597-6101 215-597-6123
Independence Sq. W., Philadelphia, 19106).
(The Curtis Ctr., Suite 580 West, Michael Lally................... 215-597-6101 215-597-6123
Independence Sq. W., Philadelphia, 19106).
(Suite 2950, 425 6th Ave., Pittsburgh, Lynn Doverspike................. 412-664-2800 412-664-2803
15222).
Puerto Rico (10th Fl., Midtown Bldg., 420 Maritza Ramos................... 787-766-5555 787-766-5692
Ponce de Leon Ave., San Juan (Hato Rey),
00918).
Rhode Island (One W. Exchange St., Providence, Keith Yatsuhashi................ 401-528-5104 401-528-5067
02903).
South Carolina (Suite 201-C, 5300 Phil Minard..................... 843-760-3794 843-760-3798
International Blvd., North Charleston, 29418).
(Suite 1720, 1201 Main St., Columbia, 29201) Ann Watts....................... 803-765-5345 803-253-3614
(Suite 109, Bldg. 1, 555 N. Pleasantburg Denis Csizmadia................. 864-271-1976 864-271-4171
Dr., Greenville, 29607).
South Dakota (Rm. 122, Madsen Ctr., Augusta Cinnamon King................... 605-330-4264 605-330-4266
College, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls,
57197).
Tennessee (Suite 300, 601 W. Summit Hill Dr., George Frank.................... 865-545-4637 865-545-4435
Knoxville, 37902-2011).
(Suite 348, Buckman Hall, 650 E. Pkwy. S., (Vacancy)....................... 901-323-1543 901-320-9128
Memphis, 38104).
(Suite 100, 3d Fl., 211 Commerce St., Dean Peterson................... 615-259-6060 615-259-6064
Nashville, 37201).
Texas (2d Fl., 1700 Congress, Austin, 78701).. Karen Parker.................... 512-916-5939 512-916-5940
(808 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, 76102)... Mark Weaver..................... 817-392-2673 817-392-2668
(Suite 530, 15600 JFK Blvd., Houston, 77002) Duaine Priestley................ 281-449-9402 281-449-9437
((North Texas) Suite 220, 1450 Hughes Rd., Daniel Stewart.................. 817-310-3744 817-310-3757
Grapevine, 76051).
(Suite 360, 203-A St. Mary's St., San Daniel Rodriguez................ 210-228-9878 210-228-9874
Antonio, 78205).
((South Texas) Suite 4, 6401 S. 36th St., Ruben Ceballos.................. 956-661-0238 956-661-0239
McAllen, 78503).
((West Texas) Rm. 1303, 1400 FM 1788, Steve Recobs.................... 432-552-2490 432-552-3490
Midland, 79707-1423).
Utah (Suite 221, 324 S. State St., Salt Lake Stanley Rees.................... 801-524-5116 801-524-5886
City, 84111).
Vermont (6th Fl., National Life Bldg., Susan Murray.................... 802-828-4508 802-828-3258
Montpelier, 05620-0501).
Virginia ((Northern Virginia) Suite 1225, 1401 Ann Grey........................ 703-235-0331 703-524-2649
Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 22209).
(Suite 412, P.O. Box 10026, 400 N. 8th St., Ann Grey........................ 804-771-2246 804-771-2390
Richmond, 23240-0026).
Washington (Suite 320, 2601 4th 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
Regional Chamber of Commerce, Spokane, 99201).
(Suite 410, 950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 98402) Young Oh........................ 253-593-6736 253-383-4676
West Virginia (Suite 807, 405 Capitol St., James R. Pittard, Acting........ 304-347-5123 304-347-5408
Charleston, 25301).
(316 Washington Ave., Wheeling Jesuit James F. Fitzgerald............. 304-243-5493 304-243-5494
University NTTC, Wheeling, 26003).
Wisconsin (Rm. 596, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Paul D. Churchill............... 414-297-3473 414-297-3470
Milwaukee, 53202).
Wyoming (Served by the Denver Export
Assistance Center).
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For further information, contact the International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3917.
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Minority Business Development Agency
[For the Minority Business Development Agency statement of organization,
see the Federal Register of Mar. 17, 1972, 37 FR 5650, as amended]
The Minority Business Development Agency was established by Executive
order in 1969. The Agency develops and coordinates a national program
for minority business enterprise.
The Agency was created to assist minority businesses in achieving
effective and equitable participation in the American free enterprise
system and in overcoming social and economic disadvantages that have
limited their participation in the past. The Agency provides national
policies and leadership in forming and strengthening a partnership of
business, industry, and government with the Nation's minority
businesses.
Business development services are provided to the minority business
community through three vehicles: the minority business opportunity
committees which disseminate information on business opportunities; the
minority business development centers that provide management and
technical assistance and other business development services; and
electronic commerce which includes a Web page on the Internet that will
show how to start a business and use the service to electronically match
business with contract opportunities.
The Agency promotes and coordinates the efforts of other Federal
agencies in assisting or providing market opportunities for minority
business. It coordinates opportunities for minority firms in the private
sector. Through such public and private cooperative activities, the
Agency promotes the participation of Federal, State, and local
governments, and business and industry in directing resources for the
development of strong minority businesses.
National Enterprise Centers--Minority Business Development Agency
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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 Eric Dobyne...................... 312-353-0182
St., 60603.
Dallas, TX...................... Suite 7B23, 1100 Commerce John Iglehart.................... 214-767-8001
St., 75242.
El Monte, CA.................... Suite 455, 9660 Flair Dr., Maria Accosta.................... 818-453-8636
91713.
New York, NY.................... Suite 3720, 26 Federal Heyward Davenport................ 212-264-3262
Plz., 10278.
Philadelphia, PA................ Rm. 10128, 600 Arch St., Alfonso C. Jackson............... 215-597-9236
19106.
San Francisco, CA............... Rm. 1280, 221 Main St., Linda Marmolejo.................. 415-744-3001
94105.
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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.
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National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water and climate
warnings, forecasts and data for the United States, its territories,
adjacent waters, and ocean areas. NWS data and products form a national
information database and infrastructure used by Government agencies, the
private sector, the public, and the global community to protect life and
property and to enhance the national economy. Working with partners in
Government, academic and research institutions and private industry, NWS
strives to ensure their products and services are responsive to the
needs of the American public. NWS data and information services support
aviation and marine activities, wildfire suppression, and many other
sectors of the economy. NWS supports national security efforts with
long- and short-range forecasts, air quality and cloud dispersion
forecasts, and broadcasts of warnings and critical information over the
800-station NOAA Weather Radio network.
For further information, contact the National Weather Service,
Attention: Executive Affairs, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-0689. Fax, 301-713-0049. Internet,
www.nws.noaa.gov.
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
(NESDIS) operates the Nation's civilian geostationary and polar-orbiting
environmental satellites. It also manages the largest collection of
atmospheric, geophysical, and oceanographic data in the world. From
these sources, NESDIS develops and provides, through various media,
environmental data for forecasts, national security, and weather
warnings to protect life and property. This data is also used to assist
in energy distribution, the development of global food supplies, the
management of natural resources, and in the recovery of downed pilots
and mariners in distress.
For further information, contact the National Environmental Satellite,
Data, and Information Service, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-3578. Fax, 301-713-1249. Internet,
www.noaa.gov/nesdis/nesdis.html.
National Marine Fisheries Service
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) supports the management,
conservation, and sustainable development of domestic and international
living marine resources and the protection and restoration of healthy
ecosystems. NMFS is involved in the stock assessment of the Nation's
multi-billion-dollar marine fisheries, protecting marine mammals and
threatened species, habitat conservation operations, trade and industry
assistance, and fishery enforcement activities.
For further information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service,
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2239.
Fax, 301-713-2258. Internet, 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 assist
vessels' safe movement through U.S. waters and provides the basic set of
information that establishes the latitude, longitude, and elevation
framework necessary for the Nation's surveying,
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navigation, positioning, and mapping activities.
For further information, contact the National Ocean Service, Room 13231,
SSMC 4, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-
3070. Fax, 301-713-4307. Internet, www.nos.noaa.gov.
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) carries out
research on weather, air quality and composition, climate variability
and change, and 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.
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations
NOAA also maintains a fleet of ships and aircraft under the auspices of
its NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations (NMAO). 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 NOAA 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
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Organization Address/Telephone Director
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National Weather Service
Headquarters............... Attention: D.L. Johnson
Executive Affairs,
1325 East-West
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.
Western region............. Rm. 1210, 125 S. Vickie L. Nadolski
State St., Salt
Lake City, UT
84138-1102. Phone,
801-524-5722. Fax,
801-524-5270.
Alaska region.............. Rm. 517, 222 W. 7th Laura Furgione,
Ave., Anchorage, Acting
AK 99513-7575.
Phone, 907-271-
5136. Fax, 907-271-
3711.
Pacific region............. Suite 2200, 737 Jeff LaDouce
Bishop St.,
Honolulu, HI
96813. Phone, 808-
532-6416. Fax, 808-
532-5569.
Office of the Federal 1500 Ctr., 8455 Samuel Williamson
Coordinator for Colesville Rd.,
Meteorological Services and Silver Spring, MD
Supporting Research. 20910-3315. Phone,
301-427-2002.
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National Marine Fisheries Service
Headquarters............... 1315 East-West William T. Hogarth
Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
2239. Fax, 301-713-
2258.
Alaska region.............. P.O. Box 21668, James W. Balsiger
Juneau, AK 99802-
1668. Phone, 907-
586-7221. Fax, 907-
586-7249.
Alaska Fisheries Science Bin C15700, Bldg. Douglas DeMaster
Center. 4, 7600 Sand Point
Way NE., Seattle,
WA 98115. Phone,
206-526-4000. Fax,
206-526-4004.
Northwest region........... Bin C15700, Bldg. D. Robert Lohn
1, 7600 Sand Point
Way NE., Seattle,
WA 98115-0070.
Phone, 206-526-
6150. Fax, 206-526-
6426.
Northwest Fisheries Science 2725 Montlake Blvd. Usha Varanasi
Center. E., Seattle, WA
98112. Phone, 206-
860-3200. Fax, 206-
860-3217.
Northeast region........... 1 Blackburn Dr., Patricia Kurkul
Gloucester, MA
01930. Phone, 978-
281-9250. Fax, 978-
281-9371.
Northeast Fisheries Science 166 Water St., John Boreman, Acting
Center. Woods Hole, MA
02543. Phone, 508-
548-5123. Fax, 508-
495-2232.
Southeast region........... 9721 Executive Ctr. Roy Crabtree
Dr. N., St.
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 Richard Barazotto
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........ 1335 East-West Gary K. Davis
Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
0100. Fax, 301-713-
3599.
National Climatic Data 151 Patton Ave., Tom Karl
Center. Asheville, NC
28801-5001. Phone,
828-271-4476. Fax,
828-271-4246.
National Geophysical Data RL-3, 325 Broadway, Christopher Fox
Center. Boulder, CO 80303-
3328. Phone, 303-
497-6215. Fax, 303-
497-6513.
National Oceanographic Data 1315 East-West (Vacancy)
Center. Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3303. Fax, 301-713-
3300.
National Ocean Service
Headquarters............... Rm. 13632, 1305 Richard Spinrad
East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3074. Fax, 301-
713-4269.
International Programs..... Rm. 5651, 1315 East- Clement Lewsey,
West Hwy., Silver Acting
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3078. Fax, 301-713-
4263.
NOAA Coastal Services 2234 S. Hobson Margaret A. Davidson
Center. Ave., Charleston,
SC 29405-2409.
Phone, 843-740-
1200. Fax 843-740-
1224.
Center for Operational Rm. 6633, 1305 East- Michael Szabados
Oceanographic Products and West Hwy., Silver
Services. Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
2981. Fax, 301-713-
4392.
National Centers for Rm. 8211, 1305 East- Gary C. Matlock
Coastal Ocean Science. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3020. Fax, 301-713-
4270.
Coast survey............... Rm. 6147, 1315 East- Capt. Roger L.
West Hwy., Silver Parsons, NOAA
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.
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Ocean and coastal resource Rm. 10414, 1305 Eldon Hout
management. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3155. Fax, 301-
713-4012.
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
Headquarters............... Rm. 11627, 1315 Richard D. Rosen
East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-2458. Fax, 301-
713-0163.
Office of Global Programs.. Rm. 1225G, 1100 Chester A.
Wayne Ave., Silver Koblinsky, 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, Ants 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............... 14th St. and (Vacancy)
Constitution Ave.
NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
Chief Financial Officer.... Rm. 6805, 14th St. William E. Wylie
and Constitution
Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-
482-0917.
Chief Administrative Rm. 8431, 1305 East- William Broglis
Officer. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
0836.
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.
Budget Office.............. Rm. 6114, 14th St. Steven I. Gallagher
and Constitution
Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-
482-4600.
Finance Office............. 20020 Century R.J. Dominic
Blvd., Germantown,
MD 20874-1143.
Phone, 301-444-
2132.
Human Resources Management Rm. 12434, 1305 Eduardo J. Ribas
Office. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-0530.
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Chief Information Officer.. Rm. 10452, 1315 Carl Staton
East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-9600.
Acquisition and Grants Rm. 6300, 1305 East- Helen Hurcombe
Office. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
0325.
Real Property Management Rm. 4162, 1305 East- (Vacancy)
Office. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
0836.
Environment, Compliance and Rm. 5555, MPO-Bldg. Ezekiel Dennison
Safety Office. 1, 325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80305-
3228. Phone, 303-
497-6219.
Logistics Staff Office..... Rm. 8553, 1305 East- Anthony Fleming
West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3551.
Mountain Administrative 325 Broadway, Susan Sutherland
Support Center. Boulder, CO 80305-
3228. Phone, 303-
497-6431.
Eastern Administrative Rm. 815, 200 Granby Barbara B. Williams
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-
6349. Phone, 206-
526-6026. Fax, 206-
526-6660.
Central Administrative Rm. 1736, 601 E. Martha R. Cuppy
Support Center. 12th St., Kansas
City, MO 64106-
2897. Phone, 816-
426-2050. Fax, 816-
426-7459.
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations
Headquarters............... Rm. 12857, 1315 Rear Adm. Samuel P.
East-West Hwy., DeBow, Jr., NOAA
Silver Spring, MD
20910-3282. Phone,
301-713-1045.
Marine and Aviation Rm. 12857, 1315 Rear Adm. Richard
Operations Center. East-West Hwy., Behn, NOAA
Silver Spring, MD
20910-3282. Phone,
301-713-1045.
Marine Operations Center 439 W. York St., Capt. Gary Bulmer,
Atlantic. Norfolk, VA 23510- NOAA Commanding
1114. Phone, 757- Officer
441-6776.
Marine Operations Center 1801 Fairview Ave. Capt. John Clary,
Pacific. E., Seattle, WA NOAA
98102. Phone, 206-
553-4764.
Aircraft Operations Center. 7917 Hangar Loop Capt. Steve Kozak,
Dr., MacDill AFB, NOAA Commanding
FL 33621-5401. Officer
Phone, 813-828-
3310.
Commissioned Personnel 1315 East-West Capt. Jon Bailey,
Center. Hwy., Silver 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.
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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.
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;
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--providing grants through the Technology Opportunities Program for
demonstration projects to promote the widespread availability of digital
network technologies in the public and nonprofit sectors, which will
help stimulate economic development, improve learning at all levels,
improve delivery of health care, strengthen public safety efforts, and
allow greater access for citizens to nationwide information resources;
and
--providing grants through the Public Telecommunications Facilities
Program to extend delivery of public telecommunications services to U.S.
citizens, to increase ownership and management by women and minorities,
and to strengthen the capabilities of existing public broadcasting
stations to provide telecommunications services.
For further information, contact the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-482-1551. Internet, www.ntia.doc.gov.
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 with access to
technical information 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.
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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 (TA)was established by Congress in 1988
(15 U.S.C. 3704) and was directed to work with U.S. industryto maximize
technology's contribution to U.S. economic growth by maintaining and
improving key components of the Nation's technological infrastructure;
fostering the development, diffusion, and adoption of new technologies
and leading business practices; creating a business and policy
environment conducive to innovation; and disseminating technical
information.
The Technology Administration serves as a policy portal for the
technology community to the executive branch. Led by the Under Secretary
for Technology, TA fulfills its broad responsibilities through its three
component organizations: the Office of Technology Policy, the National
Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Technical
Information Service.
Office of Technology Policy
Through analytical reports and memoranda, briefings and congressional
testimony, the Office of Technology Policy (OTP) provides national,
State, and local policymakers with information and deeper understanding
of trends and policy implications of new technologies, business models
and practices, and the implications for U.S. competitiveness of
technology policy issues. OTP serves as the U.S. Government's technology
ambassador to industry, frequently meeting with innovative leaders and
entrepreneurs to better understand their needs and concerns and to
represent TA's technology policies and agenda. OTP also assists others
across America--from managers of traditional industries to regional
economic development leaders to middle school students--to better
understand and appreciate the importance of technology and innovation to
America's future. In its advocacy role, OTP helps shape policies that
support a vibrant national innovation infrastructure and the interests
of entrepreneurs and technologists in Federal policymaking circles.
For further information, call 202-482-5687.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) operates under
the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act
(15 U.S.C. 271), which amends the Organic Act of March 3, 1901 (ch.
872), that created the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) in 1901. In
1988, Congress renamed NBS as NIST, and also established the Regional
Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology (15 U.S.C. 278k)
and the Advanced Technology Program (15 U.S.C. 278n). The National
Quality Program was established and its functions were assigned to NIST
by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act of 1987 (15
U.S.C. 3711a).
NIST develops and disseminates measurementtechniques, reference
data, test methods, standards, and other infrastructural technologies
and services required by U.S. industryto innovate and compete in global
markets. In addition to its core measurement, testing, and standards
functions, NIST also conducts several extramural programs, including the
Advanced Technology Program, to stimulate the development of high-risk,
broad-impact technologies by U.S. firms; the Manufacturing Extension
Partnership, to help smaller firms adopt new manufacturing and
management technologies; and the Baldrige National Quality Program, to
help U.S. businesses and other
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organizations improve the performance and quality of their operations by
providing clear standards and benchmarks of quality.
NIST is a non-regulatory Federal agency within the Commerce
Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to develop and
promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity,
facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. Major program areas
include: measurement and standards laboratories that perform research in
the areas of electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing
engineering, chemical science and technology, physics, materials science
and engineering, building and fire research, and information technology.
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) operates a central
clearinghouse of scientific and technical information that is useful to
U.S. business and industry. NTIS collects scientific and technical
information; catalogs, abstracts, indexes, and permanently archives the
information; disseminates products in the forms and formats most useful
to its customers; develops electronic and other new media to disseminate
information; and provides information processing services to other
Federal agencies, without appropriated funds. NTIS's revenue comes from
these sources: the sale of technical reports to business and industry,
schools and universities, State and local government offices, and the
public at large; and from services to Federal agencies that help them
communicate more effectively with their employees and constituents.
The NTIS collection of 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, or to order NTIS products, call the NTIS sales
desk at 800-553-NTIS (6847) or visit the NTIS Web site at www.ntis.gov.
For information on dissemination services for other agencies, call 703-
605-6181.
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
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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.
Patent and Trademark Office The Office has priority programs for
advancement of examination of certain patent applications where the
invention could materially enhance the quality of the environment of
mankind. For further information, contact the Commissioner for Patents,
Office of Petitions, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-9282.
Inspector General Hotline The Office of Inspector General works to
promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect
fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in departmental programs and
operations. Contact the Hotline, Inspector General, P.O. Box 612, Ben
Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Phone, 202-482-2495, or 800-424-
5197 (toll free). TTD, 202-482-5923, or 800-854-8407 (toll free). Fax,
202-789-0522. Internet, www.oig.doc.gov. E-mail, hotline@oig.doc.gov.
Publications The titles of selected publications are printed below with
the operating units responsible for their issuance. These and other
publications dealing with a wide range of business, economic,
environmental, scientific, and technical matters are announced in the
weekly Business Service Checklist, which may be purchased from the
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402. Phone, 202-512-1800.
Bureau of the Census Numerous publications presenting statistical
information on a wide variety of subjects are available from the
Government Printing Office, including the following: Statistical
Abstract of the U.S.; Historical Statistics of the United States,
Colonial Times to 1970; County and City Data Book, 1994; and State and
Metropolitan Area Data Book, 1997-1998.
Employment opportunities, data highlights, large data files, access
tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet,
www.census.gov. E-mail, webmaster@census.gov.
Bureau of Economic Analysis The Survey of Current Business (Monthly
Journal) is available from the Government Printing Office. Current and
historical estimates, general information, and employment opportunities
are available on BEA's Web site at www.bea.gov. For more information,
contact the Public Information Office. Phone, 202-606-9900. E-mail,
webmaster@bea.gov.
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Bureau of Industry and Security The Bureau's Web site (Internet,
www.bis.doc.gov) provides information for the U.S. business community,
including export news, general, subject and policy fact sheets, updates
to the Export Administration regulations, Bureau program information, e-
FOIA information, and export seminar event schedules. Publications
available on the site include the Bureau's annual report, foreign policy
controls report, and international diversification and defense market
assessment guides. The Government Printing Office, in conjunction with
the Bureau, has created a Web site that contains an up-to-date database
of the entire export administration regulations, including the commerce
control list, the commerce country chart, and the denied persons list
(Internet, www.access.gpo.gov/bis/index.html). The Outreach and
Educational Services Division has offices in Washington, DC (phone, 202-
482-4811; fax, 202-482-2927) and on the West Coast (phone 949-660-0144,
or 408-998-7402; 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 Web
site, (Internet, www.trade.gov), which offers the single best place for
individuals or firms seeking reports, documents, import case/
regulations, texts of international agreements like NAFTA and GATT,
market research, and points of contact for assistance in exporting,
obtaining remedies from unfair trading practices, or receiving help with
market access problems. Customers are able to review comprehensive
information on how to export, search for trade information by either
industry or by country, learn how to petition against unfairly priced
imports, and obtain information on a number of useful international
trade related products like overseas trade leads and agent distributor
reports. The Web site also features e-mail addresses and locations for
trade contacts in Washington, overseas, in major exporting centers in
the United States, and in other parts of the Federal Government.
Minority Business Development Agency Copies of Minority Business Today
and the BDC Directory may be obtained by contacting the Office of
Business Development. Phone, 202-482-6022. Comprehensive information
about programs, policy, centers, and access to the job matching
database, is available through the Internet at www.mbda.gov.
National Institute of Standards and Technology Journal of Research;
Publications of the Advanced Technology Program and Manufacturing
Extension Partnership Program; Handbook of Mathematical Functions;
Experimental Statistics; International System of Units (SI); Standard
Reference Materials Catalog; Specifications, Tolerances, and Other
Technical 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
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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.
Phone, 703-308-HELP, or 800-PTO-9199.
Small Business The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization (OSDBU) was established under the authority of Public Law
95-507. It is responsible for promoting the use of small, small-
disadvantaged, (8a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-
owned, and women-owned businesses. It also assists such businesses in
obtaining contracts and subcontracts with the Department of Commerce and
its prime contractors. The goals of OSDBU are to institutionalize the
use of small businesses and to fully integrate them into the Department
of Commerce's competitive base of contractors. Phone, 202-482-1472.
Internet, www.doc.gov/osdbu.
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.