Information is the key to opportunities. It's essential for all the important aspects of life:
* making the right investment,
* choosing the right career,
* seeking the latest medical cure, or
* buying at the best price.
But why, if we are living in an information society, do most of us base our decisions on hearsay, headlines, outdated or incomplete information? I think there are two reasons which explain this paradox:
* information overload, and
* poor information training.
Information overload is the more obvious of the two. We see it everywhere: the proliferation of magazines, newspapers, databases, and even television channels. I'll talk more about this later. What is an even more distressing problem is our inadequate information training.
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Your Library Is Out Of Date
Today, most adults and even our children have been trained to believe that if you need information, you go to the library. That's fine for certain subjects, like literature and history, but inadequate for most of the important concerns that affect our lives everyday. Libraries are full of the traditional information resources but you will encounter major problems if you rely on these sources because:
* most books are out of date, and
* libraries represent only a fraction of the information available to us.
Books can tell you only about yesterdays, but the information needed to make critical decisions must reflect what is happening today and tomorrow, not the past. More than ever our world is changing at an ever increasing speed. What once took months, even years to change, now occurs in hours, even minutes.
Those who rely on yesterday's information are the ones who get hurt in our society. Take, for example, the steel workers who thought that they would make $25 per hour forever. What about those who believed all the hype a few years ago about how Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) would make their financial lives secure forever. Now the rules have changed and the tax advantage isn't what it used to be. Books published in the traditional way are out of date before they hit the bookstores. How can you depend on a book offering investment advice when the manuscript was completed 18 to 24 months ago? It takes most New York publishers 9 to 12 months just to do the editing, proofing, and printing. With external events changing our landscape every day, like the stock market crash of 1987, or the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, we can no longer rely on such books.
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Government Is World's Largest Source of Information
Traditional books represent only a fraction of the really powerful information that is available. Did you know that all of the major commercial publishers in our country generate approximately 50,000 books each year, but one little government publisher, the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), alone sells about 90,000 titles annually. And it's estimated that NTIS titles represent only a tiny portion of the research that is actually published by federal agencies. And computers are not much of a help either. Most databases you access are bibliographies which fail to capture the latest information.
The government is the largest source of information in the world, and very little of it is available in any library. And, more importantly, the information you get from the government is going to be superior to most anything you can ever get commercially. If you purchase a book in the bookstore, you're likely to get the result of one to two years of some author's efforts. On the other hand, if you get a government study, often you are getting the results of hundreds of man years worth of work, along with the telephone number of the actual office that conducted the research. That's just how the government works and chances are the government study will be free.
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Information Opportunities
By relying on traditional information sources, you are missing out on information opportunities. Such an opportunity occurs when you have intelligence that is current, comprehensive, reliable, and even cheaper than someone else's information. There is no unique opportunity for you when your stockbroker calls about a chance to invest in some biotechnology company, because the broker probably is sharing that tip with 5,000 other "special" clients. The real opportunity occurs when you have the information before the stockbroker. And you can get it, but not from conventional sources. How can you take advantage of a new cure for your medical ailment if your doctor is not aware of the latest therapies because the New England Journal of Medicine hasn't published a recent article on this disease. Or perhaps some scientific journal plans to run an article revealing a potential cure, but it is still in the editing process and won't be published for another three months. You need that information today, and you can get it, but not from traditional sources.
Medicine is typical of the information overload when your doctor--the information provider--cannot possibly keep up on all the latest developments. That physician has got a practice to run, and the information changes too fast and constantly. But the best health information in the world IS available and YOU can get it.
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Archives vs. Information
Libraries are great storehouses for literature and archival material. They handle traditional published materials very well, but do a relatively poor job in solving more current information problems. This is a pity since we are living in an information society, and information is the most important ingredient in our lives. Doesn't it make sense that libraries should be the most important building in the community? Yet they're not, mainly because information retrieval requires a different set of skills than the archival business. Archiving is more suited for passive, non-people oriented skills, the cloistered scholars. The communication skills needed in today's information society are action-oriented and people-oriented.
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The Information Winners
The winners in this information age are those who learn how to tap into non-traditional sources, and use experts. Finding non-traditional sources of information, however, is no easy task. The government is the world's largest supplier of these non-traditional sources, but it does not advertise. The government spends billions collecting information and expertise but spends barely a nickel advertising its availability. Another problem is that much of the information is not collected for the reason for which you want to use it. Even people in the government who have the information often fail to realize that it can be used to solve your particular problem. Take, for example, the Census data. Every decade we spend over $1 billion dollars collecting information on all the noses and toilets in this country--the census of population and housing. The law which requires us to collect this information is, of course, the Constitution, which mandates that we count all Americans in order to figure out the number of Members of Congress. But the unintentional fallout of this law is a billion dollar market study which no one except the government can do. Not even a Fortune 500 company can afford to collect this amount of data. But when the results come out:
* companies can use the data to identify new markets;
* banks can decide where to locate branch offices;
* families can learn which are the best neighborhoods;
* inventors can determine the demand and need for their products.
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Using Experts To Solve Information Overload
Knowing how to find and use experts is not only the solution to identifying the best in non-traditional information, but it is also the key in dealing with information overload. And what's ideal about this approach is that most all the best experts cost you nothing. The government, because it is the richest source for non-traditional information in the world, is also the richest source of experts. It is full of specialists who spend entire careers studying almost any topic from futures commodities to extraterrestrials. And they are available to anyone just for the price of a telephone call.
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Find Out What Will Be In Books Tomorrow
If you access a computerized database and put in a term or key word, you can get overwhelmed. Immediately it will be apparent that today anybody with a copier machine is a publisher, and once it is published, somebody with a database is indexing it. So a printout from your computer search might total 500 citations. If you want answers now, you are in worse shape than when you started. Why? Because the computer cannot distinguish the relevant articles from the bad ones. Probably you need to retrieve all the articles cited. Also, as I mentioned earlier, much of what databases contain is from outdated published material.
My theory is that in an average of seven telephone calls you can find an expert who has read all of those articles. This specialist can tell you which ones to read, or will know the answer on the spot so there will be no need to track down the articles. These experts also can tell you what will be in the database tomorrow because they are in the process of writing it or reviewing another expert's article. They are tracking developments minute by minute in their field of expertise.
And what's great about our society is that these experts are dying to talk to you. They devote their lives to studying a particular subject in a massive bureaucracy and most feel no one cares about what they do and know. I estimate that there are over 700,000 such experts in the federal government alone, and this does not count state governments, non-profit groups, and international organizations.
The real trick is in how you treat these experts. You must remember that these experts get the same paycheck whether they help you for free for two weeks, or whether they hang up on you right after you say hello. You can't think of getting information in the terms we are taught in school. The best information is no longer in some impersonal book locked up in a dusty library. It's locked up in the heads of experts and other resource people, but now you have to learn a whole new set of skills to get at it. Once you do, you will have the power of information at your fingertips. Here are a few examples of what I am talking about.
* You want to know the best industries of the 1990s to invest in? The government has over 100 industry analysts at the U.S. Department of Commerce studying all the major industries in this country and forecasting what they will be doing in the next 5 years.
* Your teenager has run up a few hundred dollars on pornographic 900 numbers? The dial-a-porn expert at the Federal Communications Commission can tell you about your legal position for not paying the bill.
* You want to know the market for polypropelene resin in 15 developing countries? There is a woman at the U.S. Department of Commerce who collects all the official export and import statistics from every country in the world, and can provide you with latest available data.
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The Care and Feeding of Bureaucrats
There is no magic in how you treat experts. Simply remember to treat them the way you want to be treated. But, this is easy to forget when the bureaucratic runaround triggers instant frustration. While making your seven phone calls to find your expert--beware. These are common reactions.
* You get put on hold for what seems like hours.
* Everyone you talk with cannot understand your question and thinks you're off your rocker.
* After getting transferred and trying other numbers, you wind up talking with the same person twice.
What's important is not to lose your composure. Keep in mind that it will take an average of seven phone calls to find the person who can help. Otherwise, by the time you reach the expert you'll be angry and frustrated and that attitude will usually cause this information provider to end the conversation immediately. Remember that the expert wants to help you--if you give them a chance.
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How High Priced Consultants Stop The World From Getting Ahead
I believe that most of us fail to pursue our dreams because we think that the information and resources needed are not available or that we are going to have to pay a lot to get it from some high-priced consultant. If more people learn the new information skills required, more of us will do what we feel is important to do. You don't have to hire a high-priced consultant to get the pertinent information you need to get started. And even if you do, these consultants usually have archaic information gathering skills and usually sell recycled information.
Let's say you have a crazy idea--selling bridal gowns through the mail and you wonder if there is a market for it. A consultant will charge you a minimum of $10,000 to do a market study. However, about $20 can translate into any State Government Data Center providing you with all the zip codes which have high concentrations of unmarried, eligible women, correlated with low concentrations of bridal gown salons, or department stores with bridal salons.
Do you want to start your own non-profit organization to change the world? If you call a local attorney, they will charge you a few thousand dollars to fill out the IRS paperwork. Or, you can call the Non-Profit Office at the IRS in Washington, DC that provides free help to anyone who runs into difficulty completing the tax-exempt forms.
Recently I even got trapped in this negative thinking when I had the idea of sponsoring "My Favorite Bureaucrat Award." I was worried about the rules and regulations for offering a cash prize. What does "Void Where Prohibited" really mean? I thought about hiring a lawyer to figure all this out until I realized that there must be someone in the government to call. And there was. I found a contest expert, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, who told me such a contest had the seal of approval as long as I didn't give away over $5,000. He informed me that two states require you to post a bond and complete tons of paperwork if the prize exceeds $5,000. Until I resolved all these questions I was reluctant to pursue my idea. (Incidentally, there is a lot more about the results of this contest in the My Favorite Bureaucrat Chapter.)
In my 18 years of experience, most experts will outshine private consultants both in terms of the quality of information and the cost of providing it!
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How To Find Mr. Potato
The techniques for locating an expert can best be illustrated by a classic story from the days when I was struggling to start my first information brokerage company in 1975.
At the time the business amounted only to a desk and telephone crowded in the bedroom of my apartment. As so often happens in a fledgling enterprise, my first client was a friend. His problem was this: "I must have the latest information on the basic supply and demand of Maine potatoes within 24 hours."
My client represented a syndicate of commodity investors which invests millions of dollars in Maine potatoes. When he called, these potatoes were selling at double their normal price and he wanted to know why. I knew absolutely nothing about potatoes, but figured I knew where to find out. The agreement with my client was that I would be paid only if I succeeded in getting the information (no doubt you guessed I no longer work this way).
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Luck With The First Telephone Call
The first call I made was to the general information office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). I asked to speak to an expert on potatoes. The USDA operator referred me to Mr. Charlie Porter. At that point I wondered if this Mr. Porter was a department functionary with responsibility for handling crank calls, but the operator assured me that he was an agriculture economist specializing in potatoes. I telephoned Mr. Porter and explained how I was a struggling entrepreneur who knew nothing about potatoes and needed his help to answer a client's request. Charlie graciously gave me much of the information I needed, adding that he would be happy to talk at greater length either over the phone or in person at his office. I decided to go see him.
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Only Problem Was Getting Out Of Charlie's Office
For two and one half hours the next morning, the federal government's potato expert explained in intimate detail the supply and demand of Maine potatoes. Charlie Porter showed me computer printouts that reflected how the price had doubled in recent weeks. For any subject that arose during our conversation, Charlie had immediate access to a reference source. Rows of books in his office covered every conceivable aspect of the potato market. A strip of ticker tape that tracked the daily price of potatoes from all over the country lay across his desk.
Here in Charlie's office was everything anyone might ever want to know about potatoes. The problem, it turned out, was not in getting enough information, but how to leave his office gracefully. Once Charlie started talking, it was hard to stop him. It seemed that Charlie Porter had devoted his life's work studying the supply and demand of potatoes and finally someone with a genuine need sought his expertise.
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One Potato...Two Potato...
When I was finally able to let Charlie know I had to leave, he pointed across the hall in the direction of a potato statistician whose primary responsibility was to produce a monthly report on potato production and consumption in the United States. From this statistician I learned about all the categories of potatoes that are tallied. It turns out the USDA counts all the potato chips sold every month, even how many Pringle potato chips are consumed. The statistician offered to place me on the mailing list to receive all this free monthly data.
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The Art Of Getting An Expert To Talk
The information explosion requires greater reliance on experts in order to sift through the expanse of data. Cultivating an expert, however, demands an entirely different set of skills than old-fashioned library or archival research. You must know how to treat people so that they are ready, willing, and able to give you the information needed. It is human nature for most anyone to want to share their knowledge, but your approach will determine whether you ultimately get the expert to open up. It is your job to create an environment that makes an individual want to share his or her expertise. Remember when dealing with both public and private sector experts, they will get the same paycheck whether they give you two weeks worth of free help or if they cut short the conversation.
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Expectations: The Seven-Phone Call Rule
There is no magic to finding an expert. It is simply a numbers game which takes an average of seven telephone calls. Dial up enough people and keep asking each for a lead. Patience and persistence are essential. This is why it is essential to remember "the seven-phone call rule".
If you make several calls and get upset because you have been transferred from one person to another, you will be setting yourself up to fail once you locate the right expert. What is likely to happen is that when your "Charlie Porter" answers the telephone he is going to hear you complaining about how sick and tired you are of getting the runaround from his organization. Well, to Charlie, you don't sound like you are going to be the highlight of his day. He is going to figure out how to get rid of you.
This explains why some people are able to get information and others fail. Experienced researchers know it is going to take a number of telephone calls and they condition themselves to be patient. After all, the runaround is an unavoidable part of the information gathering process. Consequently, the first words that come out of your mouth are extremely important because they set the stage for engaging the expert on your behalf.
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Ten Basic Telephone Tips
Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when you are casting about for an expert. These guidelines amount to basic common sense, but are often forgotten by the time you get to that sixth or seventh phone call.
1) Introduce Yourself Cheerfully
The way you start the conversation will set the tone for the entire interview. Your greeting and initial comment should be cordial and cheerful. Your opening should give the feeling that this is not going to be just another telephone call, but a pleasant interlude in his or her day.
2) Be Open And Candid
You should be as candid as possible with your source since you are asking the same of him. If you are evasive or deceitful in explaining your needs or motives, your source will be reluctant to provide you with information. If there are certain facts you cannot reveal such as client confidentiality, explain just that. Most people will understand.
3) Be Optimistic
Throughout the entire conversation you should exude a sense of confidence. If you call and say "You probably aren't the right person" or "You don't have any information, do you?" it's easy for the person to respond, "You're right, I cannot help you." A positive attitude will encourage your source to stretch his mind to see how he might be able to help you.
4) Be Humble And Courteous
You can be optimistic and still be humble. Remember the adage that you can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. People in general, and experts in particular, love to tell others what they know, as long as their position of authority is not questioned or threatened.
5) Be Concise
State your problem simply. Be direct. A long-winded explanation may bore your contact and reduce your chances for getting a thorough response.
6) Don't Be A "Gimme"
A "gimme" is someone who expects instant answers and displays a "give me that" attitude. It is important to be considerate and sensitive to the expert's time, feelings, and even his or her eccentricities.
7) Be Complimentary
This goes hand in hand with being humble. A well-placed compliment about your source's expertise or insight will serve you well. In searching for information in large organizations, you are apt to talk to many colleagues of your source, so it wouldn't hurt to convey the respect that your "Charlie Porter" commands. For example, "Everyone I spoke to said you are the person I must talk with." It is reassuring to know you have the respect of your peers.
8) Be Conversational
Avoid spending the entire time talking about the information you need. Briefly mention a few irrelevant topics such as the weather, the Washington Redskins, or the latest political campaign. The more social you are without being too chatty, the more likely that your source will open up.
9) Return The Favor
You might share with your source information or even gossip you have picked up elsewhere. However, be certain not to betray the trust of either your client or another source. If you do not have any relevant information to share at the moment, it would still be a good idea to call back when you are further along in your research.
10) Send Thank You Notes
A short note, typed or handwritten, will help ensure that your source will be just as cooperative in the future.
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Coping With Misinformation
One of the major problems encountered by researchers is determining the accuracy of the information collected. If you are doing traditional market research and using primary sources, accuracy is not that complicated. Traditional market researchers are well aware of survey methods, sampling techniques, and computing errors using statistical standard deviation analysis. However, if you are a desk researcher, like Information USA, Inc. which relies on secondary sources and expert opinion, how do you compute the standard deviation for error? The answer is that you cannot use hard statistical techniques, but you can employ other soft forms of error checking.
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Problem #1: Lost In The Jargon
It is not uncommon for researchers to be dealing frequently in areas of expertise where they do not have complete command of the industry jargon. In such situations it is easy to believe that you have found the exact information needed only to find out later that you missed the mark considerably. This is a common trap to fall into when fishing in unfamiliar waters. And if you have to do the job quickly, it is easy to believe that you know more than you really do. Or, you avoid getting the complete explanation of specific jargon because you do not want to waste the time of the expert who is giving you the information. Here is an experience of a U.S. Department of Agriculture expert which illustrates this point.
This government expert received a call one day from an assistant at the White House. This hot shot, who acted pretty impressed with himself, said he was in a meeting with both the President and the head of the Meat Packers Association and needed to know right then the official number of cows in the United States. The livestock expert asked the presidential aide if that was exactly what he meant and then when he impatiently responded "Yes," the bureaucrat told him the figure. Within minutes the White House staffer called back and said the president of the Meat Packers Association laughed at him and claimed that there were twice as many cows. The assistant then realized he needed the number of all cows--all "male cows"--as well as all female ones.
The White House aide had a problem with semantics, probably a city slicker who never knew the difference between cows and cattle. This can happen to anyone, not only a self-assured Presidential aide. For example, if you want to know the market for computers, are you talking about free standing units or central processing units?
Solution #1: Act A Little Dumb
In order to prevent this type of embarrassment, you have to find an expert with whom you are comfortable. When I say comfortable, I mean someone you can go to and ask dumb questions. You will get the most help if you are very humble in your approach. If you request information with the arrogance of the over confident White House staffer, you may be given only the facts you ask for and nothing more. However, if you call up an expert and say something like, "Oh God, can you please help me? I don't really know much about this, but my boss needs to know how many cows there are in the country." With more than a hint of indecision in your voice and honestly admitting you don't know much about the field, the expert is more likely to ask you some key questions that will ensure that you get the right figures.
Problem #2: Believing The Written Word Or A Computer
This is a more serious problem than the difficulties and confusion surrounding industry jargon. Mastering the terminology just requires a little homework. However, overcoming a deep seated belief that information either from a computer, in published sources, or from the government, is always accurate can be like changing your religion. It took me years, as well as dozens of professional embarrassments, to overcome this problem.
Just because a figure is in print does not make it gospel. Remember the saying, "Figures don't lie, but liars can figure." Keep this in mind before betting the farm on anything you read in print, even if it comes out of a computer. A good illustration which follows pertains to Census Bureau information.
A few years ago we were doing a market study on stereo speakers and discovered that the figures the U.S. Bureau of the Census had for this market were off by over 50 percent. No one in the industry complained to the government because the industry was small and couldn't be bothered. But most of the companies involved knew that the figure was misleading and had no use for it. Another case is a Fortune 500 company which told us that for over five years it filled out the U.S. Census form under the wrong SIC code. An important caveat--this firm ranks as the number two manufacturer in the industry.
You have to remember that number crunchers at the Census Bureau and other such organizations are not always interested in the meaning behind the numbers. Much of their work is simply taking a number from block A, adding it to the number in block B, and placing the result in block C. Verifying where the numbers come from is not their job.
Published sources are an even a bigger problem than government data. Many believe that what you read in a magazine or a newspaper or hear on television or radio must be true. Nonsense. Anyone and their brother can be interviewed by a magazine or newspaper, and usually what they say will get printed in a magazine or quoted on the air as long as it is not too outrageous. And, sometimes you are more likely to get it into print if it is outrageous. After all, most news stories are just accounts of what someone said as interpreted by a journalist.
The more general the media, the less accurate it may be about an industry. In other words, an article in the ice cream industry trade magazine is more likely to be accurate than a similar story in the New York Times. The trade journal will have reporters who cover that particular industry and they will more than likely be able to flush out bad data. The newspaper, on the other hand, will do only one ice cream story a year, and will print almost anything it hears. So just because someone is quoted in an article does not mean that the information is correct.
I have seen much of this firsthand when on nationwide book promotion tours. In newspaper interviews or on radio and television talk shows, I can say almost anything and they will print or broadcast it, as is. I will give countless facts and figures based on my own biased research (remember that I am trying to sell books), and hardly ever will I be questioned or seriously challenged before, during or after the fact, about their authenticity. I don't know if it is laziness, apathy, or just plain lack of time that allows so much unchallenged information to be presented in the media. I have even blatantly lied to a reporter who thought of himself as a clone of CBS' Mike Wallace of "60 Minutes." Before I started doing media interviews, I assumed that any good reporter worth his or her salt could find holes in what I presented and would expose me as some kind of fraud. I did not know how they would do it, but I guess my own insecurity prompted me to prepare for the worst. The reality is that most reporters spend little or no time studying the topic before they interview you, and if you become annoyed or angry, especially with this Mike Wallace type described above, you can blow them away with a exaggerated fact or half-truth that he will never be able to verify.
Solution #2: Find Another Industry Expert
Whether a figure comes from the Census Bureau, a trade magazine or off the tube, your best bet for determining whether the number is accurate, and also the one you need, is to track down an industry expert, other than the one quoted, and ask him to comment on the figure. What you are seeking is their biased opinion about the accuracy of the stated figure. If the expert believes the figure is correct but doesn't know why, find another expert.
Problem #3: Trusting An Expert
This may seem to contradict what I just said in the solution to problem #2, but stick with me and you will see the difference. There are many times when you cannot start with published or printed data and all you can do is pick the brains of experts within the industry. This means that you will be getting facts and figures based on the best available guess from experts. Many times this is the only way to get the information you need.
Getting this type of soft data can be full of danger. After having worked for hours trying to find a friendly soul to share with you his innermost thoughts about the facts and figures of an industry or company, you do not want to turn him off with an antagonistic remark about the accuracy of his data.
Solution #3: Ask Why?
The best way to judge whether a source is knowledgeable about the fact or figure he gave you is to ask him how he arrived at the number. Such a question will likely initiate one of the following responses:
"I don't know. It's the best I can think of."
- A response like this will be a clue that the expert may not know what he is talking about and you should continue your search for a knowledgeable and willing expert.
"This is the figure I read from an industry association study."
- This should lead you to verify that such a study was conducted and to attempt to interview people involved with the report.
"The industry figure is XX because our sales are half that and we are number two in the industry."
- This is probably one of the best types of answers you can get. Any time an industry expert gives you a figure based on something he is positive about, you can almost take it to the bank. The best you can do after this is to find other industry analysts and ask them to comment on the figure you were given.
Misinformation can lead to a decision making disaster. Following the simple techniques described above can take you a long way down the road to making near excellent decisions based on near perfect information.
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Case Study: Jelly Beans
In our information society, which produces thousands of databases and other resources every day, it seems that most decision makers rely primarily on traditional information sources. More often than not, executives will spend lots of time and money trying to determine the size of a market or information about a competitor, and if the answer cannot be found through conventional sources, the corporate decision is made without the information. This does not have to be the case.
We believe that you can find solid information for almost any problem, no matter how sensitive the issue may be, if you use some unorthodox research techniques. To illustrate this point, here is a step-by-step account of how one of our researchers succeeded in gathering figures on the U.S. market for jelly beans when a Fortune 500 firm came up empty-handed after exhausting all traditional sources. The prevailing view both inside and outside the industry was that this piece of the information puzzle could not be obtained.
It should be said at the outset that the estimates Information USA, Inc. finally obtained must not be regarded as 100% accurate, but they do represent the best available figures and, most likely, come within 10% to 15% of the actual number.
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Case Study: Jelly Beans
Opening Round
Faced with the problem of finding the U.S. market for jelly beans, we already knew that our client had contacted the major market research firms, did some literature searches, and came up with practically no useful information. As is evident from this case study, this information hunt occurred when Ronald Reagan was President.
1) The first call was to the U.S. Department of Commerce to locate the government's jelly bean expert. We were referred to Cornelius Kenny, the confectionery industry expert. Mr. Kenny was out that day and would call us back when he returned to the office.
2) A search of Gale's Encyclopedia of Associations identified four relevant trade associations. However, upon contacting them we were told that they provide information only to their members.
3) The White House seemed like a good bet because of Ronald Reagan's fondness for jelly beans and all the resulting publicity. The Public Affairs office at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue said that it never obtained statistical information on the industry but could tell us tales about a life-size water buffalo and portraits of the President constructed out of jelly beans. However, they suggested that we contact several lobbying organizations. Calls to these groups proved fruitless.
4) A call to the U.S. Bureau of the Census uncovered John Streeter, an analyst who monitors the panned candy industry. He told us:
* jelly beans have never been counted and there would be no way to get the answer;
* non-Chocolate Panned Candy category within the Bureau's Annual Confectionery Survey contains jelly beans;
* the seasonal category of the Non-Chocolate Panned Candies, according to his estimates, contains 90% jelly beans because most jelly beans are sold during Easter and they are about the only non-chocolate panned manufactured candy sold on a seasonal basis;
* $37,804,000 worth of non-chocolate panned candy was shipped by U.S. manufacturers in 1984, which represents about 48,354,000 pounds; the figures for total non-chocolate panned candy for 1984 totaled $251,525,000 and 237,308,000 pounds; and
* government regulations prohibited him from revealing the names of jelly bean manufacturers, but he did refer us to two trade associations he thought might help.
So this analyst at the Census Bureau, who tried to discourage us with warnings that no such figure for the jelly bean market existed, actually gave us quite concrete information as well as some valuable leads.
Case Study: Jelly Beans
Armed and Dangerous With A Little Information
At this point we had a market estimate from one government expert based on a figure generated by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. It may have sounded like the answer we were after, but taking that figure to our client at this juncture would be premature and possibly irresponsible. The main drawback was the estimate reflected only one person's opinion, and although he was an expert, he was not a true industry observer as one would be if they were actually in the business of selling jelly beans. At this stage our strategy was to find people in the industry who could give us their interpretation of these figures.
The Census expert referred us to one of the trade associations we already had contacted. However, when we called back saying that Mr. Streeter at the Census Bureau suggested we call them, the association promptly responded with a list of the 25 major jelly bean manufacturers. This is an example of how using the name of a government expert can get you in the door. When we phoned several manufacturers, they laughed when we told them of our effort to ascertain the market for jelly beans. Jelly beans had never been counted, they told us, and their advice was to give up.
At this point Mr. Kenny, the confectionery expert at the U.S. Department of Commerce called us back and he, too, said that the market had never been measured. However, he did hazard a guess that the jelly bean market could be roughly 50% of the total Census figure for Non-Chocolate Panned Candy.
A separate call to a private research group which does trend analysis by surveying grocery stores shared its estimate that 90% of all jelly beans are sold at Easter.
Case Study: Jelly Beans
Easier To Be A Critic Than A Source
Our lack of success in dealing with a few manufacturers caused us to change tactics. Instead of asking them to estimate the size of the jelly bean market, we began asking them what they thought of the figures we received from the industry analysts at the Commerce Department as well as the Census Bureau. We decided to try to find someone who actually filled out the Census survey and get a reaction to the Census figures. We spoke with the owner of Herbert Candies, a small candy company. He gave us his 1984 jelly bean production and cost statistics, told us he filled out the Census report, and readily explained what he thought the Census statistics meant in terms of jelly bean production and cost. Furthermore, using his calculator, he helped us arrive at national figures for 1984. He also told us which companies manufacture 80% of the jelly beans produced in the country.
Now, armed with actual figures for 1984 jelly bean production, average cost per pound, average number of jelly beans in a pound, and the percentage of jelly beans produced during Easter, we resumed calling manufacturers---this time to get their opinion of our figures. This was the real turning point in dealing with the manufacturers. Because everyone in the industry knew that there were no exact numbers on the size of the jelly bean market, as professionals, they were afraid to give a figure because anyone could say it was wrong. However, because they were experts in the business, they were not afraid to criticize someone else's information. Reactions from insiders were just what we needed to help hone a good working number. The manufacturers were able to tell us why our figures were good or not and they gave us sound reasons why the numbers should be adjusted, such as "Based on our sales figures your numbers sound a little low," or "Not all manufacturers report to the Bureau of the Census so that figure may be low."
To show how this tactic prompted many manufacturers to be candid about both the industry and their sales in particular, here are highlights of our conversations with nine companies. What is presented below may seem to be too detailed, but after reviewing them we hope that it proves our point about how open business executives can be about their company.
1) Owner, Herbert Candies (small manufacturer and retailer)
* 90% of jelly beans are sold at Easter
* 60% of Census seasonal category are jelly beans
* average cost of jelly beans is $1 per pound
* when President Reagan first got into office the jelly bean market shot up 150% but now it is back to normal
* 4 companies have 80% of the market with E.J. Brach the largest at 40%, Brock the second largest, followed by Herman Goelitz and Maillard
* his company sold 30,000 pounds this past year and 90% at Easter; 10,000 were gourmet beans at $3.20 per pound and 20,000 were regular jelly beans at $2.80 per pound
2) Marketing Department, Nabisco Confectionery
* suggested we call SAMI, a private market research firm
* estimated 90% of jelly beans are sold at Easter
* confirmed that E.J. Brach has 40% of the market
3) Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Herman Goelitz
(producer of "Bellies," Ronald Reagan's favorite)
* between 35% and 50% of his jelly beans are sold at Easter
* $1 per pound could be the average retail price
* a retailer can purchase jelly beans at $.60 per pound
* the retail price ranges between $1.25 and $5 per pound
4) General Manager, Burnell's Fine Candy
(manufacturer of hanging bag jelly beans)
* 75% of jelly beans are sold at Easter
* $.60 to $.75 per pound is average manufacturer's price
* $1.59 is the average retail price
* 75% of Census seasonal category is probably jelly beans
5) Senior VP of Marketing and Sales, E.J. Brach
(largest manufacturer)
* produces 24 million jelly beans annually at an average price of $.86 per pound
* there are approximately 100 beans per pound
* Brach's selling price is about industry average
* they have about 50% of the market
* 90% of the jelly beans sold at Easter sounds too high
6) Product Manager of Marketing Department, Brock Candy
(second largest manufacturer)
* 85% to 95% of all jelly beans are sold at Easter
* average price paid by retailers is $.59 to $.99 per pound
* there are 130 to 140 jelly beans in a pound
* E.J. Brach has 40% to 50% of the jelly bean business - 32 to 45 million jelly beans sold in a year sounds correct given Brock's production figures; but probably it is closer to the high side
* Brock Candy is number 2 in the industry
* there are not many jelly bean manufacturers and basing total production on E.J. Brach's sales figures is a good way to arrive at an industry estimate
7) Traffic Manager, Powell Confectionery
(medium size producer)
* 75% of jelly beans are sold at Easter judging from Powell's sales
* average retail price $.75 to $.80 per pound and the average manufacturer's price is $.65 to $.70 per pound
* 35 to 45 million jelly beans per year sounds reasonable
* it seems fair to double E.J. Brach production figures to get the total market because it has about 50% share of the market
8) President, Ferrara Panned Candy
(largest panned candy producer)
* familiar with Census data and believes that jelly beans represent about 75% to 80% of the seasonal sales
* 80% to 90% of all jelly beans are sold at Easter
* 32 to 45 million pounds per year seems a bit low
* E.J. Brach has 50% of the packaged jelly bean market but has less than half of the bulk jelly bean market
9) New Product Development Manager, Farley Candy
* familiar with Census data and believes that the numbers are understated because not all companies report their figures
* an industry estimate of 32 to 50 million pounds per year seems low
So much for all those who discouraged us from even tackling this issue of the market for jelly beans. All the data poured forth during these telephone conversations provided more information than our Fortune 500 client ever expected.
Case Study: Jelly Beans
Deciding On An Estimate
As you can see from the interviews outlined above, traffic managers all the way up to company presidents were willing to give us their best estimate of the size of the market and even divulge their own company's sales figures.
After government experts, the figure seemed to cluster around the 45 to 50 million pound range. It may not be that obvious from just reading the highlights of our interviews, but that consensus became apparent after talking with about a dozen people.
Case Study: Jelly Beans
Information Exchange Is A People Business
It is just surprising what company executives and government experts are willing to tell you if they are approached in the right way. You can find the answer to any question (or at least a good estimate) as long as you expect to make many phone calls and you treat each person on the other end of the telephone in a friendly, appreciative way.
The biggest difference between those who succeed in their information quest and those who fail boils down to whether or not they believe the information exists. If you persist in thinking the information can be found, nine times out of ten you will get what you need.
Case Study: Jelly Beans
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
Each year Information USA will award $5,000 to the best story submitted describing how a bureaucrat was of help to you. Two runner-up awards will also be given at $500 each. The first year of this contest ended on December 31, 1989 and was a resounding success. We received close to 1,000 entries and each one proved once again how important and powerful government resources can be. Listed below are a number of stories we received. The entry number at the end of the story reflects the number assigned to the entry at the time of submission. If you would like to know about the winner, contact our office. If you would like to submit an entry for next year, send in a brief, verifiable story of 350 words or less about how some federal, state, or local government employee helped you. We prefer not to include elected officials, but if you must submit one, it's okay.
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* Children's Book Writer Finds Success With Free
Marketing, Legal and Tax Help
A man in Seattle, Washington wrote a book called "Bill the Dog and Mr. TV Head," but didn't know what to do with his great idea until he contacted his local Small Business Development Center. He read about the center in Information USA's "Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs." He made an appointment to meet with a counselor, Bill Jacobs, the very next day. As the writer tells it, Bill Jacobs was great. He went over all the facts and asked twenty more questions that the author, himself, hadn't ever thought about. Since the product was an educational book for children, Mr. Jacobs gathered a bundle of marketing information from the U.S. Department of Education. He helped the author settle on objectives and determined how to best meet them. He also secured a government mailing list of those interested in the book, and arranged to get him lower mailing rates at the post office as well as help in filing his taxes. All of these services were free of charge. (Entry #3)
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* Public Works Worker Passes Buck Quickly To Save
Credit Manager's Job
A credit manager for the Sherwin-Williams company had trouble collecting on an old debt of $2,220 worth of paint sold to the Public Works Department of the City of Oakland, California. His boss said that if he didn't collect the check by the end of the month, he would have to suffer the consequences, both financially and emotionally. He kept calling Public Works and didn't receive any attention until a Ms. Perle Goins heard about his predicament. Perle processed the check immediately and called him to see if he would like to come down in person to pick it up. Although the San Francisco earthquake had recently occurred making travel difficult, he went down immediately to pick up the check. The credit manager says that Perle saved his job and possibly his career because "she cares and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done." (Entry #8)
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* HUD Auditor Helps Co-Op Owners In Arizona
An auditor for HUD was sent to the Concord Village Co-Op in Tempe, Arizona to investigate a report of irregularities sent into HUD's Inspector General's Office. Since his initial visit he continues to return to investigate when aggravated co-op owners call on him. The owners feel that this auditor is their only recourse in dealing with management. (Entry #16)
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* State Official Returns Kidnapped Son To Mom
In August, 1979, a separated woman living in Wisconsin came home one day to find her son had been kidnapped by his father. She contacted Christopher Foley, Wisconsin's Attorney General, and found that she had very little recourse because the father and boy had left the state. A year later Mr. Foley called the mother to tell her that the laws had changed so they now had the right to go after the father and return the boy. By searching telephone records Mr. Foley was able to locate the father in Houston, Texas and had him arrested. Mom flew down to pick up her son. The mother feels she would never have had her child back if it were not for Mr. Foley's efforts to act above and beyond the call of duty by making that extra phone call one year later. (Entry #18)
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* Inmate Says Welding Instructor Is Saving The World
An inmate at the Oregon State Penitentiary has a welding instructor named Joe Karvandi who is dedicated to helping inmates learn a trade or skill. Joe believes that inmates who respond to training are likely to be become productive members of society, because they've been given an example of a normal, responsible life style. The inmate feels that without this man's determination and concern for society, the percentage of repeat criminals would be much higher. He believes that Joe is reaching at least one in ten inmates and that his contribution is making our society a better and safer place to live. (Entry #30)
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* County Official's House Call Is Highlight Of Plumber's
Life
A woman named Sheri moved to rural Mississippi with her husband, three year old daughter, and seventy-eight year old father. Within months of moving, her father was diagnosed with throat cancer. Her father's income came from a New York plumber's union pension which needed notarized documents in order to continue sending him checks to pay his medical bills. Sheri's father was bedridden so she couldn't leave the house to see a notary. Mr. Bobby Parker, a county beat supervisor, heard about the problem. He not only took the time to drive way out to their house to see her father and handle the paperwork, but he also visited with her father and made him feel like the most important appointment on his schedule--something much needed by a lonely, terminally ill, elderly man. Her father died a few months later taking with him the memory of his last and gratefully finest outside contact. (Entry #32)
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* County Commissioner Is Last Hope For Dying Cancer
Victim
A woman living on the East Coast traveled 1,100 miles to Oklahoma to care for her mother who was dying of stomach cancer. When she got there she found her mother in a messy situation. Her mother was living on $400 per month and the doctors and health care providers wanted to charge as much as $92 per visit. Everywhere she turned she was told that her mother was not eligible for any special medical programs. In desperation she called a friend who in turn called County Commissioner Elton Lamb. Within an hour Elton was at her house, took one look at her mother, and within minutes returned with the county nurse. The nurse proceeded to give her morphine, along with instructions on how to administer more when needed. Mr. Lamb took the woman's daughter aside and said "No widow-lady should have to suffer like this, just because she can't afford help. I am very sorry that happened and it is all taken care of now." That night her mother died in her arms. She will never - as long as she lives - forget the compassion of County Commissioner Elton Lamb. (Entry #41)
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* State Librarian Saves Government Contractor Hundreds
In Documents Costs
A contracts administrator in Utah works for a business that relies on government contracts. He relies on Ferne Kelso, Procurement Consultant at Utah's Military Specification Library, to deliver military specifications quickly and inexpensively when he needs them. In recent months he has sent three different people over to her office to get documents. None had any prior knowledge about how to find the documents they needed, but by the end of their first library visit, they could easily find all of them. When they came across documents the library didn't have, Ferne directed them to the necessary sources and always recommended alternative sources with specific names and telephone numbers. Through her friendliness and wonderful, helpful attitude, she has saved his company hundreds of dollars in labor and documents costs. (Entry #44)
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* Delinquent Taxpayer Finds A Helpful Hand At The IRS
A woman in Virginia Beach owed the IRS a lot of back taxes as well as penalties. Revenue Agent L.R. Phelps was assigned to find Mary and collect. When Ms. Phelps located Mary, she was very helpful in solving her problem and worked out a payment schedule. Ms. Phelps performed her job in a manner that was friendly but professional, understanding but firm, and patient but aggressive. Mary says she is embarrassed to admit she found a helpful bureaucrat and she's glad Ms. Phelps is in the position. (Entry #53)
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* Iowa Governor Keeps Trucks Rolling For Small
Businessman
A dispatcher who works for Morgan Drive Away in Iowa, was trying to make sure one of the trucks loaded with gym equipment would make it in time to meet a ship in California. The ship would deliver the equipment to U.S. servicemen overseas. Along the way ,the truck driver was stopped in a southern state and told by authorities that he couldn't travel that day because it was Columbus Day. If the driver didn't travel that day, he would miss the boat. The driver called the dispatcher. The dispatcher told management and somehow Governor Terry Brandstad called Sandy to tell him that he personally talked to the Governor of the southern state involved and everything was now on its way. (Entry #54)
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* Local Agency Worker Gets Money In Hours to Save
Family from Losing Home
A mortgage company in South Carolina had a client who was about to lose his house if he didn't make his payment the next day. The mortgage company took the client in to see Johnny Ruth Jenkins at the local Human Resource Center. She immediately sized up the situation and realized it was an emergency. She stopped what she was doing, skipped lunch, and within a few hours was able to get the funds from another government agency to pay the bill. Since the incident, the family has been back on their feet, but would have been homeless if it weren't for Ms. Jenkins. (Entry #70)
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* Motor Vehicles Clerk Shows Driver How To Beat The
System
A woman in Massachusetts and her husband moved and had to change their motor vehicle registrations. The woman took the necessary paperwork for her and her husband's car to the Registry of Motor Vehicles to make the necessary changes. Changing the registration for her car was a snap. But when it came to her husband's car the clerk said, "We can't process this without your husband's signature." Her heart sank. She told the clerk it was going to take another day or two to get the signature because her husband worked a long way off. The clerk said, "Go outside, get your husband's signature and bring it back to me." The clerk kept repeating this phrase to her and she kept telling the clerk it was going to take two days. They kept going back and forth. She thought the clerk had no brains, and that there was a total breakdown in communication, so she left. On the way out the door she realized what the clerk was telling her to do. She went behind a tree and forged her husband's signature. When she came back into the office the clerk said, "You didn't have to go all the way outside." (Entry #72)
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* State Tax Auditor Shows Small Business How To
Reduce Tax
A woman was running a small business in New Jersey when the state tax auditor walked into her office one day and asked to see all of her records. After reviewing the documentation for several days, it was clear that she was due a heavy fine for not having the necessary paperwork to identify which customers were tax exempt, and a problem in her payroll records. However the agent was terrific. He was friendly and personable and told her exactly what to say in a letter to his supervisor to try and get the fine reduced. In a few weeks she received word that she would only have to pay a token fine. (Entry #77)
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* Bureau of Mines Asbestos Researcher Saves the Day
For Litigator
A legal researcher working on a class action asbestos case identified an important study at the National Archives that was 50 years old. The study concluded that asbestos is one of the most hazardous substances known to man. The study was signed, but the credentials of the author could not be found until the legal researcher contacted Bob Virta, staff asbestos researcher at the Bureau of Mines. Bob spent that afternoon in the Bureau's library and immediately faxed the researcher chapter and verse about the author in question. Bob sent articles with his comments on the side, information on his academic awards, the accession number of his correspondence file when he worked at the Bureau and even the location of the cemetery where he's buried. He also included a list of people who attended the funeral back in 1972. (Entry #78)
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* Ex-Corporate Executive Saves Over $5,000 in Tax
Accounting Charges by Using IRS Hotline
An ex-corporate executive in Delaware was used to having his taxes prepared by high priced tax consultants. When he retired he decided to try it himself, but ran into problem because he didn't know how to handle something called "passive activity losses". He called the IRS "800" number and found Mrs. Pat Phillips who researched his question and called him back within a day. She also followed up by sending him some sample work sheets explaining the solution in detail. The next tax season he called the IRS hotline again and continued to get excellent responses. He estimates that this free service has saved him at least $5,000 in tax consulting services. (Entry #83)
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* Postal Service Consumer Affairs Gets Results for
Lousy Delivery
A computer company in New Jersey moved their offices to a new location on the second floor of a building. The new postal carrier disliked having to climb up the flight of stairs and started harassing the company and obstructing mail delivery. The company called the carrier's supervisor, with no results. They contacted the regional office and also got no results. Then they called the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Consumer Affairs in Washington, DC. They wrote a letter as advised, and promptly got a visit from an official at the regional office, followed by an apology from the postal carrier. (Entry #84)
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* New Jersey Chemical Company Succeeds In Business
Thanks To Many Helpful Bureaucrats
A manager at Moeller Chemicals recalls Thomas Jefferson who said, "My God, how little do my countrymen know what precious blessing they are in possession of and which no other people on earth enjoy." He believes helpful bureaucrats are one of these precious blessings Jefferson referred to in his writings. He has used Nina McGlone, a clerk at the U.S. Department of Treasury, to help him through a tax problem which dates back to 1985. Special DEA Agent Leslie D. Hoppy at the U.S. Department of Justice was a great help to him in showing their company how to fight against the illicit use of chemicals for the manufacture of narcotics. And, John Markus, Chief of Manufacturing and Quality Control for FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, has spent many valuable hours helping him through tedious animal drug applications both over the telephone and through the mail. (Entry #84)
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* Young Woman Buys Condo With Help Of Little-Known
Money Program
A woman living in the District of Columbia thought that at the age of 27 she would never be able to afford her own home--but she was wrong. A little-known local program allowed her to put down 5% on a one bedroom condo, gave her a loan at 3% for $16,000, and gave her a loan at 0% interest to cover the $4,000 closing costs. The rest was financed conventionally. (Entry #93)
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* Customer Service Manager For Machinery Corporation
Learns Real Customer Service From Government
Trade Specialist
The customer service manager for a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese company was making calls all over the government trying to obtain the necessary forms for exporting and then re-importing repaired circuit boards from Japan. Someone eventually directed him to Mary at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She listened to the problem and said she would find the answer. She got the answer, called him back immediately and volunteered to send him the necessary forms. She also volunteered to make the calls necessary to find out where he should send the forms. She was uncommonly courteous, polite and eager to help. She also called him back in a few days after he received the forms to see if everything had gone smoothly. This customer service manager said he "learned some principles about customer service" from her. (Entry #94)
Ed Murnane, while working as an assistant to Congressman Philip M. Crane, worked with the Citizens Committee of Arlington Heights, IL to convince the government to give up their plans to build a grandiose Army reserve center in the middle of their town and to instead deed the property over to the city to be used as a park. He went to bat for the community by helping to motivate, inspire and formulate a plan of action that was eventually effective. The city now has a 90 acre golf course that gets over 60,000 rounds of play a year. (Entry #97)
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* Smiling INS Official Takes Pride In Helping Adopted
Babies
A few years ago a couple living in New Jersey started the long, arduous and frustrating process of filing for a foreign adoption. It involved standing in lines for hours to pick up a single form and took them to city, state and federal offices. After one year of paperwork, they got a call from their adoption agency saying there was a baby girl waiting for them in Chile. They immediately went to work on the final paperwork because they were told it would take six weeks to process. After many telephone calls to the Newark INS Office, the woman finally reached a HUMAN who asked how she could help. When she heard about the baby she said, "How wonderful - you must be so excited. Come over to my office right away." When the woman arrived she was greeted by a smiling woman, Mrs. Pollard, who had an entire wall covered with pictures of "her babies" that she had helped get adopted in the U.S.. What was supposed to take 6 weeks, this smiling bureaucrat did in only 30 minutes. On the way out the door, Mrs. Pollard wished her luck in her new role as a mother and said she expected a picture for her wall. (Entry #103)
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* State Legislative Researcher Finds Money For
Struggling Artists
Any time a researcher from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce needs some information for one of her members, she calls Len Marini, researcher at the Joint Committee on Cultural Affairs. Although he has an amazing scope of professional and volunteer commitments, he always responds immediately to any of her needs. More astounding is his dedication to the cultural community at a grass roots level. He devotes much of his time to help struggling artists, actors, photographers, et. al. He is creative in seeking ways to fund their projects, as well as providing moral support and guidance. He also participates in the arts. He serves on the boards of the local theater and library, works the theater concessions, and has had leading roles in productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire. (Entry #105)
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* Call To County Consumer Office Gets Two Free T-
Bones
A man in Nassau County, New York was walking into a local food market when he saw a sign on the window that read "Sirloin Steak $1.19 per pound" (this was a few years ago). When he walked over to the meat counter he saw only one badly cut steak in the case. He rang the bell and asked for another cut but was told there was nothing more to cut from. He asked to speak to the meat manager and got no results. He asked to see the store manager and got no results. He went home and called James Picken, Jr., Commissioner of Consumer Affairs. Later that night after he finished dinner, the doorbell rang and standing there was the store manager with two free 2-inch sirloins as a peace offering, thanks to the commissioner's phone call to the store. (Entry #111)
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* Michigan Banker Gets The Law Changed In An
Afternoon On The Hill
A Michigan banker visiting Capitol Hill with other bankers overheard talk about a piece of legislation which would affect his bank and a handful of other banks in the county. After talking to his Congressman's aide, who called other congressional aides, they were able to get the legislation changed within hours. (Entry #114)
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* Government Helps Firearms Entrepreneur On
Consulting Fees
An Air Force employee was very active in target shooting and decided to get into the business. He realized that he needed the proper licenses from the U.S. Office of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, when he saw advertisements in gun magazines for consultants who would charge big money to get this information. When he called the office directly he found that the government would send him the information for free, let him attend free seminars on the topic, and provide him with an 800 number to answer any special questions. (Entry #117)
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* Bureaucrat Barred Thalidomide
During the early 1960's, thousands of pregnant women in Europe took a new sedative called thalidomide that resulted in the birth of babies without arms or legs or with other deformities. A low level GS-14 bureaucrat, Dr. Frances Lesey at the Food and Drug Administration, held off the pressures from the drug companies and even from within the FDA to approve the drug before she had finished testing it. (Entry 119)
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* Coordinator of Vital Records Saves Families And
Funeral Directors Valuable Time
Until recently it took 120 to 150 days to have either a major or minor correction made to a death certificate in New York City. When Mrs. Francine Benjamin went to work for the city Department of Health, she cut this time down to 10 days even though it had been done the other way for 20 years. (Entry #121)
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* U.S. Attorney's Public Service Includes Towing
Stranded Automobiles
Two women driving through Montana on the way to a wedding found themselves stranded in the middle of a Crow Indian Reservation. Along came a very kind man who stopped, drove them to the nearest town, got a tow chain, drove them back to their car, and towed them to a town 40 miles away where they could get help. He was the U.S. Attorney for Billings. He wouldn't take money and said he hoped they would do the same if they found someone stranded.
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* Social Security Administration Tracks Down Missing
Father Of 20 Years
The parents of Mr. James divorced in 1943, while he was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Although he kept up with his mother, he could not find his father no matter how much searching he did through government organizations and public records. Twenty years later his congressman's office told him to write his father a letter explaining that he wanted to contact him, and they would have the Social Security Administration forward it to his last known address. In this way, confidentiality would be maintained. Within a week his father contacted him and arranged for an immediate two week visit. (Entry #124)
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* Genealogy Researcher Gets A Surprise Bonanza From
County Clerk
When a man in Illinois wrote to the County Clerk's office in Salem, Indiana, he was in for a pleasant surprise. His letter was a request for marriage records from the 1850's for some of his wife's ancestors. The clerk at the office not only sent him copies of the old marriage records, but gave him her home address and said that he could write her personally if he needed more information. He did write her and received so much family history information that it extended his wife's family line back to the pre-Revolutionary War era. Over the years he wrote to her a few more times and each time she responded quickly and efficiently. (Entry #135)
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* State Geological Office Saves Residents From
Collapsing Mines.
An area in Ohio was plagued by abandoned mines that were collapsing and seriously damaging houses. Property owners were descending on the local library to obtain precise information on the location of the mines. The library didn't have such information, but the head of reference services contacted the state Geological Survey Division and was put in touch with Mr. Rea. Mr. Rea saved the day. He patiently explained the terminology to the librarian in detail so that she could order the proper documents. There were different scale maps available and he advised her to first look at a small-scale map covering the whole county (which he sent free of charge), and then decided for which areas more detailed maps were needed. After the first phone call he even called back to explain that the maps were on light sensitive paper and should be kept away from light. Within days, and with his help, all the necessary maps were available for library patrons. (Entry #137)
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* Local HUD Official Saves Mother Of Two From Living In
The Streets
A young woman in Ohio living in HUD subsidized housing was about to be evicted because she was behind in rent. The woman had two children and also received aid for dependent children. Her sister called the local HUD office and asked to make arrangements for the woman and her children to remain in their home if the rent was caught up and advance payments were made. The answer was a resounding no. The only immediate solution would have been to have her and her two children move into her mother's two bedroom apartment. Her mother had recently undergone a serious back operation and had no income, therefore the solution was not practical. Her sister called HUD again and had an opportunity to speak with Ms. Prince. Ms Prince superseded the system, allowed the woman to pay back rent, and gave her an extension on her lease pending an inspection. The woman was very grateful because she knew that once evicted from federal housing, she wouldn't be eligible to apply for subsidized rent again. If this had occurred, she would have been forced to live in a crowded situation or on the street. (Entry #138)
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* Attorney General Retrieves $1,000 For Couple From
Phantom Furniture Store
When a woman in Seattle got married she and her husband fell victim to a furniture scam. They paid $1,000 up front on $1,500 worth of furniture and waited for delivery. The furniture was never delivered. When they returned to the store a few days later the store was completely empty. They called the office of the state Attorney General and were told that there were many people ahead of them who had similar complaints against the company. They also told them that the owners had opened another store 20 miles away. They were given a choice of either waiting in line for legal action, or going to the new store and asking for a refund. They went to the new store, and were given a refund thanks to the information supplied by the Attorney General. (Entry #148)
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* IRS Agent Shows Taxpayer How To Beat The System
A young man from Kansas who had recently married reworked his tax return dozens of times because he could not believe that he was going to owe the IRS $750. This was $750 he didn't have. He decided to go to the local IRS office and have them check it. The agent confirmed his worst fears, that he had computed his taxes correctly. But the agent also told him what to do if he couldn't pay the bill. "Do not send in your return until April 15th. Save every cent you can. Then on the 15th, go down to the post office just before midnight and mail your return. Enclose a check for as much as you have saved and a note stating that you cannot pay your tax liability in full at the present time, but you intend to as soon as possible. If you wait until the last minute to send in your return they won't get to it until July, and then it will go into a group of problem returns. They probably won't get to it until October. By then you should have saved enough to pay it off in full, plus interest on the late portion. It's all legal and you ought to come out fine." The man followed the agent's instructions, and just as the agent had predicted, it all worked out. (Entry #153)
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* It Only Takes Hours For Newlyweds To Make Their First
Move
A man from Detroit, Michigan married a Canadian in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He had heard many horror stories about how long they would have to be separated until they could get the proper documentation allowing his wife to reside with him in the United States. When they went to the U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg, they were met with long lines and were expecting the worst. Instead they met a consulate official named Jeffrey Baron. In less than an hour, he processed all the required paperwork to allow them to both enter the United States. He also explained everything they needed to cross the border into the United States. Instead of waiting weeks, they were able to go into the U.S. that same day. (Entry #168)
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* State Senator Saves Beerman's Business
The state of Arizona passed a law which prevented a small beer business from ever doing business again. The owner thought he had lost everything until he contacted State Senator Pat Wright. She took the time to explain his rights to him and all the procedures required to change his situation. With her help and support he ended up in front of the State Senate Hearing Committee and had the law changed. (Entry #174)
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* Local Official Pulls All The Stops To Help Woman Get
Stop Light
A woman in Michigan wanted to get a traffic light at a dangerous corner near her home. She began collecting signatures, attending city council meetings, and writing city and state officials, but didn't get anywhere. She even collected accident data and understood the ins and out of the "Michigan Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices." Then state representative Alvin J. Hoekman got involved and gave her all the assistance he could. The light was installed shortly thereafter. (Entry #178)
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* Consumer Utility Official Saves Customers Money,
Returns Part Of Its Budget To The Treasury And Even
Offers Free Meals
A report from the Attorney General of Colorado shows that in its first three years of operation, Colorado's Office of Consumer Counsel was solely responsible for $4.7 million in savings to utility customers, and was primarily responsible for $50 million in annual savings and $73 million more in one-time savings. During this same period of time their expenditures were $1.7 million and each year they returned part of their budget to the state treasury. After long meetings far away from home, the head of the office, Ron Binz, often invited committee members to stay at his home for dinner and a night's sleep. (Entry #180)
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* IRS Agents Shows How Ignorance Does Not Have To
Be Taxing
A taxpayer in New Jersey had a windfall in 1988, and in April of 1989 filed and paid a tax based primarily on his windfall. Then in August he received a notice of a penalty of $1,200 for not filing an Estimated Tax Payment. He knew nothing about such a filing and called the IRS 800 number for help. Mr. LeFleur answered the telephone and spent a good deal of time explaining the rules concerning Estimated Taxes. He also read and explained the categories under which he could claim an exception and not pay the penalty. It was obvious that his situation did not fit any of the exceptions. Mr. LeFleur suggested that he write a detailed letter asking to have the penalty removed. He felt that someone reading the letter might accept "Ignorance of the Law" as an excuse. The man wrote the letter and shortly thereafter was notified that his penalty had been lifted based on his explanation. (Entry #181)
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* AID Official Helps U.S. Company Get Turkish Contract
A U.S. Company was bidding on a contract in Turkey to build a national radio transmission monitoring system. However, a Canadian company was about to get the contract because the Canadian government was going to throw in a $100,000 feasibility study to sweeten the deal. The U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) decided to match the Canadian deal and, as a result the U.S. company got the contract. (Entry #182)
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* Generous Census Worker Helps Woman With
Marketing Plan
A woman in Omaha needed to know the concentration of people between the ages of 40 and 60 in order to develop a marketing plan. She didn't know where to start so she called the clerk of her community for help. This call led to four additional calls. All of the kind and generous people she spoke to were willing to explain what data was available and the best place for her to obtain it. Within four hours, including lunch, she was back in her office with all the latest data she needed to solve her problem. (Entry #183)
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* Third Grader Gets Help For Science Project From
Senator's Office
A third grader in Louisiana had to do a project for science class on a famous astronaut. He and his mom went to the library and couldn't find anything very interesting to report on. When they got home they decided to call Senator John Glenn's Office in Washington, DC for help. Within one week the boy had a wonderful autographed picture of the ex-astronaut along with a bunch of background articles to make him the envy of his class. (Entry #185)
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* Transportation Secretary Gets Parachutist Out Of Jail
In October, 1986, Michael Sergio showed his enthusiasm for the Mets baseball team by parachuting into the middle of Shea Stadium during the 6th game of the World Series, without permission. The criminal court of Queens treated it as a harmless venture and sentenced Sergio to 100 hours of community service and a $500 fine. However, the FAA held Sergio in contempt of court for not revealing the name of the pilot who flew his plane and sentenced him to six months in jail and a $100 a day fine for each day he continued his silence. As soon as Michael went to jail his parents wrote a letter of appeal to the Secretary of Transportation, Elizabeth Dole. Not only were his parents upset about the cruel and unusual punishment he was receiving, they were also very concerned because Michael's youngest brother was dying of cancer and his brother did not want Michael to be in jail when the end of his life came. Ms. Dole responded quickly and Michael was home with his brother within three weeks. (Entry #188)
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* State Counselor Helps Vet When Congressman Fails
When a man from upstate New York received his military discharge, he had a service connected disability but was turned away by the Veterans Administration to receive financial compensation. He contacted his Congressman and even he couldn't help. Years later when a co-worker asked about his limping, he told him his military disability story. The co-worker suggested that he see his brother-in-law who was a veteran's counselor for the state of New York. After a thorough medical exam, a review of the paperwork, and a hearing in front of the appeal board, the Veterans Administration approved him for compensation. (Entry #202)
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* Postal Supervisor Bucks The System To Get A
Company Its Money Sooner
When a small company moved their offices from Hillsdale to Lakewood, New Jersey, they encountered a big problem. The business depended on the mail for its survival. All their orders and money came in by mail. But because of their move, for some reason their mail was taking up to six weeks to catch up to them. When they called their old post office to investigate the trouble, the supervisor who answered the telephone took it upon himself to change the system and have their mail handled as first class mail each day and not as forwarded mail. This meant that they received the mail within one or two days instead of six weeks. (Entry #206)
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* Senator Helps Flight Trainer Business Take Off
An entrepreneur in Milwaukee had been trying for nine months to get federal, state and city agencies to look at his proposal for flight training, but no one would help him. As a last resort he sent a letter to Senator Proxmire detailing his proposal. Within a short period of time he received calls and letters of response from those agencies the Senator had contacted and his business was off and flying. (Entry #208)
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* Commerce Official Bends The Rules To Refund $1,000
To Exporter
A management consultant in Chicago put down a $1,000 deposit to participate in an upcoming trade show in India sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce. He hoped to represent a number of U.S. companies at the show, but despite his best efforts he could not get a single company interested. When he called the Department of Commerce to cancel, he was told the registration dates had been extended and he still had time to solicit companies. The allotted time passed and he still didn't have a customer. He ask for a refund on his deposit but was informed that the 90 day stipulation had passed and that he was not entitled to the refund. He argued, however, that since they had extended the registration time he should be entitled to the refund. A letter to the supervisor of the person he had been dealing with got him his refund. (Entry #209)
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* City Planner Shows Citizens How To Beat The System
A number of citizens in St. Petersburg were worried that a city ordinance might be overturned that required neighbor notification of the installation of satellite dishes. When they contacted Bernice Darling, a planner at the City Planning Department, she gave them great advice. She provided them with copies of the ordinance and the application for change. She also informed them of an upcoming city council meeting concerning the matter. With her help they were able to attend the meeting and stop the ordinance from being changed. (Entry #211)
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* Federal Reserve Worker Finds Missing $10,000 For
Lady From The Bronx
When a woman in the Bronx had a $20,000 Treasury Note ready to mature, she wrote to the Federal Reserve Board asking that the note be rolled over into two $10,000 notes maturing in two and four years, respectively. She also instructed them to transfer all the interest into her account at Chase Manhattan Bank. When she got her statement from Chase she noticed that she only received interest on one note for $10,000. She called the New York Federal Reserve Bank thinking that all would be lost, but instead found Carol Hayes. Carol really understood the problem completely. She asked a few questions and took her number to call her back. Carol was able to follow the money through the Federal Reserve and into the computers of Chase. During the long process Carol continued to call and give progress reports. She assured the distraught woman that she hadn't forgotten her, and that the $10,000 would be found. When she did find the funds, the lady from the Bronx thanked her to no end. Carol simply said, "Just doing my job." (Entry #212)
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* IRS Lets Delinquent Taxpayer Work Out A Deal
A fellow in Oklahoma City was making payments of $1,000 per month to the IRS to satisfy back taxes. However, before he had completed his payments he had back surgery and was laid up for two months unable to earn any money. When payments stopped, the IRS issued a "Notice to Levy" and had his checking and other accounts seized. Although he was truly in the wrong, he called the IRS and spoke to a Mrs. Petrie in the Dallas office. After she listened to his problem she rescinded the "Notice to Levy" and reinstated the repayment plan at half his original monthly payments. He says "this truly was an act of compassion by a caring woman, to whom I am grateful." (Entry #216)
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* Woman With Special Title Problem Gets Special Help
A woman purchased a car in Vermont and took it to New York for registration. Due to special circumstances they said it would require eight to ten weeks to process the registration. The woman needed the car for local transportation to work as well as for medical reasons for her son, so she contacted her local assemblyman for assistance. His office said they could not help because they were Republican and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles was a Democrat. She wrote to the local Department of State and they replied saying they could do nothing. At this time she called the main office of the Division of Motor Vehicles, and after five or six transfers finally contacted Louise in the Titles Department. After explaining her situation, Louise contacted the Director of Titles and worked out a plan to personally walk her title through the bureaucracy. (Entry #217)
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* Elderly Mugging Victim Gets Losses Back From State
Program
While an elderly man was going through the turnstiles of the New York subway system a young punk snatched his wallet and ran away. The man pursued the culprit but he was too fast to catch. He found two transit police and the three of them spent about a half an hour looking around, but with no luck. The transit police reported the crime to the local police station. A few days later the man read in the newspaper about a state program that compensates elderly residents who are victims of violent crimes. He applied thinking that nothing would happen. Lo and behold, in a few weeks, he received a check in the mail for all the money he lost. (Entry #218)
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* Labor Statistics Economist Contributes To Writer's
Third Shift
A writer in Baltimore was struggling with a chapter on "How to Survive the Third Shift" for her new book about jobs. She wrote to a regional office of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and received a wonderful response from their office in Dallas. The person in charge of the office sent the writer two articles which served as the basis for the entire chapter in her book. The articles were titled "Late-Shift Employment in Manufacturing Industries" and "Workers on Late Shifts in a Changing Economy." (Entry #219)
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* Balloonist Flying High With Help From FAA
When a fellow purchased a foreign registered hot air balloon he dreaded the inspection process required by the FAA. However, he was pleasantly surprised when he ran into Phil and Ernie who are specialists at the FAA. Although getting the balloon ready for inspection was a tedious process with many phone calls over a period of several months, he was very impressed by the two officials. They both had a "we want to help you get this done" attitude, and they always showed an interest in any questions or problems he had. Any forms he requested were sent out the same day and all of his phone calls were promptly returned. On the day of inspection, the balloonist was very late for his appointment, but Ernie stayed even though it put him behind schedule. Ernie also followed up the inspection to see if he was encountering any problems clearing up a few discrepancies. When he sent in his application for air worthiness, Ernie mailed back the necessary forms the following afternoon. (Entry #220)
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* Management Consultant Gets The Business From
Small Business Office
When a management consultant decided to try to get business from the federal government, he called over 50 small business offices in federal agencies who all but one simply sent him literature on how to do business with their agency. The one standout was Ila Burnell, Small Business Specialist at the Customs Service. She immediately made a personal appointment to meet with him, and gave him other names to contact at Customs. In addition, she referred him to procurement people at NASA where she had formerly worked for many years. Using her name, he contacted these people and was able to set up appointments immediately. Although it's too early to tell if business will come of this yet, he certainly has a running start thanks to Ila. (Entry #221)
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* A Bureaucratic Belly Laugh Drops Homeowner's Taxes
By $16,000
When a man in Mississippi found out that his property taxes had increased because his house was reassessed at a higher value, he called around asking how he could get his taxes reduced. The general consensus of opinion (and accompanying horselaughs) was that he talk to the county tax assessor. Not to be intimidated he called the county tax assessor, who answered his own telephone, and talked to him. When he explained that he might have been treated unfairly, the assessor asked if he was home during the day. He replied, "Hell no, I'm working two jobs to pay for my home." The tax man had an out and out belly laugh over the comment and said he would send someone out the next morning to reassess his house. The house was reassessed and the man's taxes were reduced by $16,000. (Entry #223)
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* State Acts As Super Travel Agent
When a couple in Michigan wanted to travel to Niagara Falls and New York City last summer they called the 800 number for the New York State Department of Tourism. They could request packets of information by pressing numbers on their touch tone phone, and if they needed to talk to someone they were able to talk to an operator. The person answering the phone was friendly, courteous and to the point. They discussed some special subjects she wanted information on, and the tourism official suggested other subjects they might find interesting. In a few weeks the couple had all the information they needed. They had brochures showing the places of interest, maps of everything, dining and lodging information bracketed by prices, as well as helpful tips on using mass transit. Based on all of this information, they made their plans and had an excellent vacation. (Entry #233)
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* State Employee Gives Immediate Answers To
Employer's Questions
A business owner in the state of Washington called the state capital several times for help interpreting a new state law affecting him, but didn't get anywhere. Everyone was in a meeting and he was told that someone from a local office would call him back shortly. He thought to himself, "Oh Sure." The very next day, Candy Hansen, the Employment Standards Supervisor for the local agency called him. She listened to the question, but her initial perusal of the law did not identify the section pertaining to his question. She knew that the pertinent section was in the bill, she just had to find it. She apologized for not being able to cite chapter and verse immediately, and said that she didn't want to tie up his valuable time - could she call him back? Within a half an hour she called him back with the answer and the next day he received a copy of the bill in the mail. (Entry #236)
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* Labor Official Explains New Pension Law To Taxpayer
A man from Ohio called the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington to get some information on a new pension law. The person he was directed to not only explained the law to him, but also sent him literature about the law and then called him back and quizzed him on the particulars to ensure that he really understood it. (Entry #240)
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* FAA Official Keeps Aircraft Company Flying High
A few years ago a small aircraft company in Kentucky purchased the assets of another aircraft company that was going out of business. The one thing they were unable to purchase was the Type Certificate which is issued by the FAA and authorizes the company to manufacture new aircraft. They petitioned the FAA to revoke the original certificate on the grounds that it had been dormant for 25 years and to re-award it to their company. The official from the FAA assigned to the case could have easily recommended a denial of the petition on the grounds that the procedure was unprecedented, and could have saved himself a tremendous amount of work. Instead, he researched the case fully, visited the facility to see if they could support the responsibilities of a certificate, investigated the legal aspects of the case, contacted the State Corporate Commission to determine the bankruptcy status of the old company, and forwarded a detailed file to FAA headquarters with a recommendation that the petition be honored. An official from the Kentucky company told the FAA official that in 30 years of doing business he had never encountered a bureaucrat who went so far out of his way to help. The bureaucrat's response was, "The taxpayers pay me to do a service - I am just doing that." (Entry #242)
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* Banking Commission Official Lowers Mortgage Rate Of
Divorced Mother And Saves Her $20,000
A woman in Massachusetts had a "locked-in" deal with a bank to finance her new home at 8.75% interest. However, on the day before closing, a bank official called to tell her that because of current banking conditions they could not be held to the 8.75% rate and recalculated the rate to 11 percent. She had already paid the bank a non-refundable fee of $2,000. As a divorced mother of two, with no family in the area, and ready for settlement the following day, she felt helpless. A call to the State Banking Commission changed this. After she called, an official at the Commission made numerous calls to the bank as well as to the attorney handling the closing. The next day the woman went to the closing as advised by the Commission official, signed the mortgage, and immediately told the lawyers she wanted to cancel the mortgage she had just signed. The Commission official spent the next few days reprimanding the president of the bank. The bank president promptly sent the woman an apology along with a new mortgage at the 8.75% rate. The difference would have cost her $20,000 in extra interest.
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* U.S. Border Patrol Favors Canadian Student Who
Doesn't Lie
A young Canadian couple was attending a college in Michigan on student visas. They were aware of the many difficulties others had encountered with proper papers and officials at the border. Once when they were returning from Canada, the wife discovered she had lost her official documents she needed to cross the border that day. They knew they could lie to the border officials and say that she wasn't a student, so that she could enter on her husband's student visa. But they decided to be honest and explain the situation to the officials. They could have been sent back to Canada, but they weren't. The officials told them that many people lie to them and that they appreciated their honesty. The officials immediately found a way that they both could enter the country and get back to school. (Entry # 248)
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* IRS Official Helps Woman In Illinois Turn $1,550 Loss
Into $669 Gain
A woman in Illinois knew she would owe the IRS some money for the Self Employment Tax, but didn't expect to owe the $1,550 stated on a form she received from the IRS. After being unsuccessful trying to get someone at the IRS to explain why she owed that much money, she finally ran into Jean Doughty at the Kansas City IRS Office. Jean listened carefully and then offered to search out and actually look at the original document. She called back and they were going through the return together when Jean suddenly noticed that the woman had listed her income twice. She then offered to rework the whole return - all eight pages, and check it out. About two weeks later the woman in Illinois got a corrected return and a refund check for $669. (Entry # 258)
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* State Insulation Expert Offers Expert Advice To New
Homeowner
A lady in Scottsdale is very grateful to Dennis Craston who works for the Arizona Risk Assessment Office. Thanks to his advice, she is living in a new home, secure in the knowledge that her children will be growing up surrounded by safe housing insulation. He made himself readily available by telephone to answer all of her environmental quality questions about Urea-Formaldehyde Form insulation and different ways to test for any dangerous toxins it released into the atmosphere. He was willing to listen and not pass the buck. "He offered realistic and helpful advice on testing, how to, where to, etc. He was like finding a lighthouse in a sea of indifference." (Entry #261)
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* Sam At The County Government Makes A Heroine Out
Of Real Estate Consultant
A woman in Northern Virginia thanks Sam Demme at the County Department of Environmental Management for making her a success at her job. While working for a real estate management consulting firm, Sam turned her into an expert on the general procedure, forms, and processes involved in bonding and releasing commercial real estate projects. Over the four and one half years she dealt with Sam, each visit was met with a smile and each question, an answer. (Entry #269)
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* Government Librarian Overwhelms Student Seeking
Fellowship
When a student from Milwaukee decided she wanted to apply for a Fulbright grant to do research in Uruguay, she was overwhelmed by the paperwork and turned to Mr. Dorn, the Hispanic Culture Specialist at the Library of Congress, for help. This specialist was able to supply what she needed to complete the application including: 1) someone in Uruguay who would collaborate with her on the project, 2) the name, address, and telephone number for the National Library in Uruguay which she contacted directly for further information; and 3) a lengthy computer search, to verify that no publication existed which might have the same results as her intended research. (Entry #272)
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* State Representative Shows That One Letter Can Make
A Difference In Changing the Law
A man in North Carolina who usually felt insulated against politically related problems, was upset when he read in the paper that the North Carolina Legislature was about to change the requirements for children entering elementary school. They were planning to move the cut-off date for 5-year-olds from October 15th to July 1st so that the average age of children would be 3 and 1/2 months older and they would be likely to score better than other states who kept the later cut-off date. He became angry and decided to call his State representative at home. The representative came in from cutting the grass to answer the phone and told the concerned man that he just happened to be chairman of the education committee and would be discussing that proposal in the coming week. He suggested that he write a letter stating his opposition. The man was relieved to hear that shortly after writing his letter, the proposal to change was dropped.
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* Single Mom Realizes Dream Home Through Little-
Known Government Program
A young single parent living in Pennsylvania thought she would never be able to afford her own home. She checked out the traditional, conventional, and FHA mortgages, and quickly realized that she would not be able to do it without some kind of miracle. But then she learned about a little known program aimed at low income people which made her dream come true. This program, at the Farmers Home Administration, subsidizes her mortgage payments, and the subsidy decreases as her mortgage increases until she is able to assume the full mortgage payment. Any interest the government paid on her behalf over the years is recaptured (based on a formula) when she sells the house. (Entry #282)
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* Clerk Helps Couple Outfox Foxy Lawyer In Small
Claims Court
A young couple, recently out of college, was moving to another town to start a new job. All was going along smoothly until the landlord decided not to refund their deposit of $100. The couple filed in small claims court and won, but were sent back when the landlord's attorney filed an evasive legal maneuver which stopped them from receiving their money. The couple had no attorney but with the help of Eileen, a clerk at the courthouse, they blocked the attorney's smart maneuver. She spent a lot of her time at the courthouse and on the telephone ensuring that the couple had correctly filled out the proper forms, enabling them to circumvent the landlord's action and collect the judgement. (Entry #282)
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* Ohio Man Sends In $100 For Info - Gets A Bunch Back
Along With His Check
A man in Ohio recently sent in a request for information concerning measuring instruments to the National Institutes of Standards and Technology along with a $100 check as payment for the information. He was quite surprised to discover his refunded check enclosed inside a massive packet of information relevant to his project, along with the assurance that more information was forthcoming. (Entry #296)
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* City Clerk Shows Young Ice Cream Entrepreneur How
To Fight City Hall
A young man in Colorado was trying to set up a business selling ice cream from bicycles fitted with freezers. When he inquired about getting the proper licenses from the city he was told that he would need to pay $50 for a license for each vendor he employed. Since the turnover among adolescent drivers is rapid, the cost would have been prohibitive. A woman in the city office explained the step-by-step process to try to change the law. He followed her advice and after he presented his case to the city council, the ordinance was revised to allow his business to be licensed on a per vehicle basis. (Entry #297)
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* Banker Finds A Friendly Banking Official When Starting
A New Bank
When a banker in South Carolina submitted a charter for a new bank he was surprised when Mr. Fasbender, the government official assigned to handle the case, demonstrated a personal interest in the banker's efforts and took the time to explain the detailed procedures involved. He was not your "typical" government official. He maintained the high degree of professionalism required, and yet demonstrated that he truly was interested in the bank's success and that he cared. The banker says all this preceded his charter's approval. (Entry #300)
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* City Clerk Helps Contest Winner Get $10,000 Prize
A man in Brooklyn was notified that he won $10,000 in a sweepstakes Money Magazine sponsored. But much to his surprise, a follow up letter a few months later informed him he was disqualified after an independent investigation into his application. The man didn't understand the disqualification and believed he was still a winner. He found help from a clerk at the New York City Office of Business Licensing who helped him compose a letter in response along with proper documentation to tell Money Magazine where they were mistaken. It worked, and he received the $10,000 prize. (Entry #305)
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* Motor Vehicle Examiner's Advice Is Better Than The
Doctor's
When a 70-year-old woman in California went to have her driver's license renewed she knew she would have trouble passing the exam because she had just undergone cataract surgery in one eye. She passed the written exam but was unable to read the eye chart, even with her glasses on, and was told to go see a doctor and then return. After the doctor performed some minor corrective surgery she was sent back to motor vehicles with a note from the doctor recommending that she be given a license for two years. When she went back she again failed the eye test and was tested by a cold, impersonal driving examiner who scared the heck out of her. She tried to play on the examiner's sympathies but got nowhere. He was unbelievably nasty. After her driving test he said that he would test her vision again. When she started the eye test, the examiner told her to read from the upper or distance part of the bifocals (previous examiners never told her that). Then the nasty instructor said, "I don't care what your doctor says, I'm approving your license for another four years. You can see perfectly." (Entry #307)
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* Customs Official Shows Trust To Free Man's $15,000
Dust Collector
A man in Utah unwittingly purchased a BMW that was improperly cleared through U.S. Customs. As a result it sat in his garage because motor vehicles would not register it without the proper Customs form. Over the weeks he was shuffled unendingly through the Customs Offices at Terminal Island until someone finally told him what to send to obtain the form. He sent the required materials, then waited. Weeks passed and nothing happened. In a second series of calls he learned that he had been given poor advice and he was to send further materials. He sent them, and waited. Weeks passed and again, nothing happened. Finally he contacted Barbara Smith. The visits were formal at first, but soon they became chummy little talks. Then she did an amazing thing -- she decided to waive the most troubling of the paperwork, trusted in him, and sent the customs release form. Now his $15,000 dust collector is his daily transportation. (Entry #310)
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* Helpful IRS Agent Shows Couple How To Appeal A
Penalty
A couple in Michigan got a notice from the IRS to pay $2,583 in back taxes. After going through their paperwork, they determined that they did indeed owe the taxes, but did not think they had to pay the interest and penalty. They walked into their local IRS office and talked to Tim Whaley about the problem. He understood and explained how to write an appeal letter to get the interest and penalty removed. He worked with them over the weeks to ensure that all steps were taken properly by both the taxpayers and the IRS. The couple is now waiting for their answer. (Entry #311)
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* Forest Service Ranger Helps Mountain Guide Find His
Way Through The Paper Trail
When a mountain guide applied for a license in the Olympic National Forest in Washington, he knew he was in for trouble. The forest is made up of many autonomous ranger districts, creating inconsistencies in the application procedure and a monumental paper chase. Many of the districts seem most concerned with logging, and consider alternative uses of the forest an annoyance. Many districts don't even consider mountain guide applications in the same year they are submitted, and in some cases the permit fee costs more than a mountain guide can afford. This mountain guide was fortunate to have the help of Carol Both at the Quilcene Ranger Station. She discovered an obscure regulation that allowed her to create a master permit that would work in all districts of the forest. It not only saved the guide time and money, but streamlined the permit process as well. (Entry #317)
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* Firehouse Gets Loan For Expansion After Being Denied
The Lawrence Township Fire Company waited years to be able to purchase a tract of land next to its firehouse. When opportunity finally knocked, they applied to the PA Emergency Management Volunteer Loan Assistance Program for a low-interest loan. The person who processed the application, for some unknown reason, by-passed normal procedure and stamped it "denied." After many calls, the fire company reached Ms. Sandra Lowan in the office of the loan program, who did some investigating. She discovered that the person who had denied the application had never even looked at it. Ms. Lowan took it upon herself to review the application again, found that it was in order, and set the necessary money aside in a special account awaiting the completion of further paperwork. (Entry #320)
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* State Treasurer Sends Milwaukee Man $176 Surprise
In 1989 a man living in Wauwatosa received a letter from the State Treasurer of Wisconsin stating that if he could prove that he once lived on 78th Street in Milwaukee they would send him $176. He did so, and they sent him the money. It seems that in 1959 he owned some stock in a company called Curtis Wright. They couldn't find him to send a dividend, so the state had been sitting on his money all that time. (Entry #322)
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* Social Worker Goes Out Of Her Way To Keep Brothers
In Foster Home Together
Two boys had to be placed in foster homes because their mother was entering drug rehabilitation. The two boys, eight and five years old, were not able to be placed in the same house and their homes were 35 miles apart. The social worker who placed the boys tried to get them together, but when she couldn't she did the next best thing. She would personally take them together to visit their mom. She would also pick them up and take them to their grandparents for visits which would mean five or six hours on the road. The grandmother, who cares deeply for the boys, says they have responded wonderfully. (Entry # 327)
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* Temporary Postmaster Didn't Give Up To Save Small
Business Thousands On Postage
A small company in Wyoming was sending out their magazine to their customers at $1.05 a piece, and the postage was killing their business. They talked to their local postmaster about getting a lower rate, such as second class postage, but the local postmaster said there was no way they could ever qualify. Then one day a temporary postmaster took over and the businessman thought it couldn't hurt to ask a new person. When he asked, the temporary postmaster was excited about finding a way to get the small business to qualify for the second class postage rate. Although it took him nine months, he finally found a way, and it saved the business thousands of dollars. (Entry #333)
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* Damage To Beehive From Bear Is Reimbursed From
Wild Bear Attack Grant Program
A man in Denver, Colorado had his beehives broken into by a wild bear. He estimated the damage to be $8,000 and was surprised when he learned that he qualified for a grant from the Colorado Division of Wildlife which would reimburse him for the damage. In addition to immediately agreeing to repay him for his losses, they also placed traps, snares, and electric fences to prevent such an attack from happening again. (Entry # 341)
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* State Attorney General Gets Retired School Teacher
A Windfall After She's Stuck With Two Timeshares
A retired school teacher in Texas was talked into a time share deal, even though she already owned one time share. The salesman told her if she purchased their property, they would take over responsibility for her old property. She purchased the new property, but, of course, the smooth talking salesman was wrong, and she was still responsible for the old property. She called the state Attorney General's office and they were terrific. They worked out a deal in which the company took back their property, and paid the woman's damages--including all the payments she'd ever made on the first property plus an additional year's maintenance fee and interest. When she continued to receive literature in the mail describing how she could win a new car or $5,000 if she purchased a time-share from this same company she'd just won a judgement from, she sent the literature to the Attorney General. A few months later she received a check for $50 from the U.S. Department of Justice. The literature she and others had received from the company, was sent on to the Department of Justice to be used to win a case against them for false advertising. The judgement was distributed among all those who had complained, just as she had. (Entry #348)
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* Newspaper Man Claims State Safety Official Saved 107
Traffic Deaths Last Year
A newspaper man who covers the Montana state capital watched the Highway Traffic Safety Administrator cut the highway traffic death rate in the state from 300 to 193 last year. His research and steady advocacy were instrumental in winning stiffer anti-drunken driving laws and mandatory seat belt legislation in a climate where heavy drinking, heavier driving, and damn the torpedoes is practically a state motto. He reasoned that nothing educates better than a stern patrolman at the driver-side window, and aimed funding at boosting DWI arrests. He literally turned the DWI picture around in many communities. Many in the state's powerful tavern industry protested, but they couldn't argue with the result of his efforts--a major decrease in DWI crashes. (Entry #350)
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* Government Researchers Help Student Get An A+ And
Reach The Finals Of A Fulbright Scholarship
A 39-year-old woman in Florida working on a paper in Irish Studies, contacted an Irish Studies expert at the Congressional Research Service on Capitol Hill. When she contacted him about a paper she was doing he spent close to an hour providing her with information which would have taken her months to locate, if she'd been able to locate it at all. He also gave her a number of other sources which proved to be invaluable. She got an A on her paper. Shortly thereafter, she contacted him again for some information she needed in order to apply for a Fulbright Scholarship. He didn't have the esoteric information she needed, but he gave her the names of two contacts at the Irish Embassy who were able to provide her with the needed information. She didn't believe that she stood much of a chance of getting a Fulbright, but with this bureaucrat's help she is a finalist. (Entry #354)
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* Alaska Natural Resources Officer Saves Mining
Entrepreneur from a $25,000 Mistake
A man in Alaska was about to purchase the rights to certain mines in Alaska for $25,000. He went to the State Office of Natural Resources where a Ms. Rosenau helped him do research to see if the person selling the mines actually owned them. In her thorough investigation of the documents, she found that the apparent owner did not own clear title and could not sell the mining claims. This could have easily been a $25,000 mistake.
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* Single Parent Finishes College With Financial
Assistance From State Pregnant Women's Program
A single woman in Michigan in her senior year of college, found out she was pregnant. Her baby was due shortly after the end of the semester in which she would receive her degree. As her due date approached, she felt great emotional, physical, academic, and financial pressures. At that point she heard about the Pregnant Woman's Program at the State Department of Social Services. This program provided financial assistance to pregnant women in need. She definitely felt she needed help. Her case worker was wonderful. She guided her step-by-step through the application process and made sure she got the financial help she needed to finish college and have her baby with as little stress as possible. (Entry #384)
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* Office of Civil Rights Official Is The Only Person To
Take Grandmother's Charge Of Sexual Harassment
Seriously
Officials at the school where a grandmother was taking courses would not take her charges against a teacher for sexual harassment seriously. Everyone she turned to in the administration thought her charge was laughable. The college ignored their harassment policies. When she took her complaint to the Community College Board of Directors they stonewalled her. She finally contacted Bera Lee at the San Francisco Office of Civil Rights who took her complaint seriously. They investigated the case but could not officially find evidence for the grandmother since the case came down to her word against his. However, she found them to be very understanding and fair. (Entry #391)
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* State Labor Official Is One Of The Best At Finding Jobs
For Disabled Vets
He works 50 to 60 hours a week and spends his own money and time to get the job done. As a result he is one of the best in the country at getting jobs for disabled veterans. Each time Dan Bloodsworth negotiates with an employer to hire a disabled veteran, another man or woman is placed on the road to a new life and not one of them is accepting something for nothing from the government. (Entry #395)
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* Apartment Manager Stuck Out His Can And Got Help
From The Garbage Man
A man in California had trouble managing an apartment building. The donut shop next door continually littered the back of his property and used his dumpster. He called the police and the city sanitation departments, but didn't get any response. He finally got in touch with Gunter Moors, an Environmental Inspector with the city, who changed the situation around. In 15 minutes he was at the donut shop, established new rules for the shop to follow, and arranged for the dumpsters to be emptied twice a week. (Entry #397)
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* When Local Government Gets Him $368 For Stolen
Radio, Man Believes Paying Some Taxes May Be
Worth It
Last year a man in Brooklyn had his radio and equalizer stolen while his car was parked in a commercial parking garage. He called the police to report the accident. He spent the next month trying to get his money back from the garage company. They wouldn't pay and he didn't have time to go to small claims court. He had filed a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs, but had never followed up on it. A few months later he got a call from a Consumer Affairs office asking if his problem had been settled. It seemed that the garage owner was standing in the office right at that moment seeking a renewal of his owner's license. The official was calling to see if his claim had been settled. Within a few days of the call the man received a check for $368. This makes it a little easier for him to pay taxes. (Entry #399)
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* Soil Conservation Official A Friend To Farmers,
Sportsmen And Environmentalists
Mr. Lloyd Wright, a land-use planner for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, designed an agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) system which requires federal agencies to assess the negative reaction of any federal projects on farmers. He is also responsible for the wetlands program which helps wildlife, as well as fishermen, hunters, and environmentalists, through efforts to ensure that federal farm programs do not negatively impact wetlands. (Entry #400)
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* City Tax Commissioner Gives Back More Taxes
The City Tax Commission of the City of Norfolk has expanded their program to ensure that more people are aware of the possible ways to reduce their real estate taxes. A certain commissioner helps his staff get the limelight for the work he has done. He is very active in the community. For instance, he throws birthday parties at senior citizen homes for those patients who turn 100 years old. (Entry #413)
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* State Health Official Makes Life Easier For Parents Of
Deaf Child
A couple in Pennsylvania finally decided they were ready for children after five years of marriage. When their first child was born, they were crushed to learn that the child was deaf. The woman quit her job to take care of the child's special needs. Shortly after this, the husband lost his job because of a plant closing. The woman turned to the state government for assistance and was happy to find Mr. Tornbloom who gave them a considerable amount of time, a wealth of information about programs and possibilities, and approved payment by the state for the child's hearing aid. The couple remarked, "He genuinely seemed to value his job." (Entry #416)
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* Vital Records Supervisor Opens Express Lane For
Woman In Need
A woman living near Chicago was concerned about her sister in Indianapolis whose 14-year-old son had just died of cardiac arrest. Her sister's other son was in a hospital in Germany suffering from a collapsed lung. On the day after the funeral, the bereaved mother decided to go immediately to Germany to see her other son, but needed a passport. She called her sister and asked if she would be able to go to Chicago and pick up a copy of her birth certificate which she needed in order to get an emergency passport. The woman had to have the birth certificate in six hours so she could make her flight to Germany. The driving time alone took a good five hours, and when the woman's sister arrived at Vital Records in Chicago, she was told the process of getting a copy of the certificate would take one hour, no matter what the circumstances. She then asked for the supervisor and explained her situation. The supervisor immediately took her hand, expressed his condolences, disappeared for a few minutes and returned with the certificate saying "you better get going." (Entry #418)
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* Student In Wheel Chair Thanks Fast Moving
Rehabilitation Counselor
A student at the University of Missouri was used to bureaucratic paperwork. With a post-polio handicap, she often dealt with a state rehabilitation counsellor who drove her crazy by constantly insisting that rules be followed in minute detail. It seemed that he required every scrap of paper pertaining to her existence dating back to the time of her birth. The student got around campus in an electric wheel-chair she received from the state. One day when the batteries failed, she had to ask campus transportation to drive her around to her classes. To her surprise, when she called her counsellor about the problem, he processed the paperwork immediately and in twenty hours she had her new batteries and was able to get herself to class. (Entry #420)
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* IRS Auditor Finds Extra Bonus For Accountant
An accountant in a Texas company was worried when she heard that she would be the one responsible for working with an IRS auditor to audit the company's profit sharing plan. However, the experience changed her mind about IRS auditors. She found the auditor to be warm, friendly and extremely professional. More importantly, during the audit, a mistake in the vesting schedule was uncovered. When the company changed its year end a few years ago, the head of the company did not count the short year as a full year for vesting as required by law. This counting of the short year made the accountant completely vested in the plan, instead of 60% vested as she was told by her employer. An unexpected windfall thanks to the IRS. (Entry #421)
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* IRS Problem Resolution Center Saves Home Over $65
The IRS wrote letters to a lady in Baltimore telling her they were going to seize her house if she didn't pay them $65. A few years before, she and her husband had a cleaning woman once a week and erroneously filed the incorrect form when sending in her employment taxes. The poor lady tried for six months to straighten out the IRS computer with no success. Then came Mrs. Stapleton from the IRS Problem Resolution Center to the rescue. She straightened it all out for the grateful couple and they were able to save their house. (Entry #422)
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* Lead Poisoning Expert Provides Worried Mother With
Expert Advice
A woman in Maryland was frightened and confused when she learned that her daughter tested positive for lead poisoning. She called a number of different agencies attempting to discover the causes, treatments, and effects of lead poisoning. Although she found a number of offices which she thought might be able to help her, no one could give her any clear answers until she spoke with Dr. Susan Binder at the Centers For Disease Control in Atlanta. The doctor listened to her story in detail and outlined the possible causes of the poisoning. Together they arrived at the conclusion that recent house renovations were the likely culprit. She then discussed the potential long-term effects, some of the basic steps she could take to help her daughter, current research and controversies on the subject, and sent current literature. But most importantly, Dr. Binder referred her to local experts and resources in her area where she could turn for further assistance. (Entry #423)
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* State Worker Helps Couple Identify Little-Known
Program To Pay For Baby's Skull Surgery
A couple in Illinois felt the financial pinch when they learned that their insurance coverage did not cover the C-section birth of their new daughter. They were also devastated to learn that their insurance would not cover the expenses associated with skull surgery which was needed immediately for their new baby. A case worker for the state Office of Crippled Children solved their problem by helping them through the maze of forms and questions needed to qualify for a program which would pay for their baby's operation. (Entry #525)
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* Head Of State Surplus Property Helps With Computer
Bargain
When a college professor went to Utah's Federal Surplus Division to investigate buying a used computer, the clerk was unable to provide him with enough technical information to make an educated purchase. He later called Bill Arseneau, head of the state's surplus division, who personally saw to it that the professor got all the information he needed to make his purchasing decision. (Entry #426)
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* Supercrat Writes Comic Strip For State Department As
Well As Saving Cambodian Refugees From The
Khmer Rouge
Chip Beck, a diplomat at the State Department, is an accomplished cartoonist who writes a Doonesbury type strip for a State Department magazine which makes fun of diplomats. During the Indochina War he also found himself responsible for 40,000 people fleeing communism in central Cambodia. They were encircled by two Khmer Rouge regiments and cut off from normal supply routes. He drove Ambassador John Gunther Dean around in an open air jeep during a torrential downpour to witness the plight of the unsheltered families in the midst of a war zone. He jokingly said to the Ambassador, "Sir, I wanted you to see what these people have to endure for the next six months if we don't provide shelter in a hurry."
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* Social Services Official Provides Hotline For Inner-City
Pastor
A Michigan pastor works closely with John Rosendall at the Michigan Department of Social Services. Over 60% of the pastor's people are on some form of public assistance. John gave the pastor a special number so that he can call him almost any time of day to handle the problems of his parishioners. He will also check on many of the people who come to the church for help to see if they really need it. Once a family came to the church's food bank for free food and the pastor, questioning their story, contacted John about their background. John found out that the family was earning more money than many of the working families in the parish and most of their money was tax free. (Entry #434)
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* Export Expert Provides Fast Info To Business
Bernadine at the Chicago office of the Department of Commerce goes well beyond the requirements of her job according to a researcher who regularly uses her services. Many times she has answered a critical request from an unknown caller to get export or import numbers on some esoteric data. Her expertise is a positive reflection on all U.S. government workers and a godsend to researchers. (Entry #441)
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* State Small Business Specialist Helps 20 Year Old
Entrepreneur
A 20-year-old entrepreneur in New Jersey didn't have money to hire consultants to get answers to all the questions he had about starting his own business. When he called the State Business Assistance Office all his questions were taken care of for free. The woman counselor informed him of the procedures for incorporation, how to protect the name of his business, as well as what forms and fees would be required. She also counselled him on the advantages of forming a partnership, and when he was unsure of taxes she helped him fill out the necessary forms. (Entry #442)
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* Poultry Industry Expert Captures Consultant To Tell
Him More Than He Ever Wanted To Know About Eggs
A consultant from Silver Spring, Maryland was trying to get some information about the outlook and trends for chicken and eggs for a client who was in the business. After six telephone calls he made contact with Mr. Weimer, whom he was told from previous calls was the government's authority on the poultry industry. He made an appointment to meet with him and when he arrived, Mr. Weimer began a most in depth discussion with hand-outs, sheets and graphs that spelled everything out in a clear and concise manner. (Entry #444)
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* Morton Downey Participant Gets Postal Official To
Understand The Rules
While a postal worker from Brooklyn was sitting in the audience of the Morton Downey Jr. Show, he met an aging hippie from Colorado. The man in the audience said that he had difficulty cashing a $3,000 postal money order at the Lenox Hill, New York Post Office. The manager of the post office told him he needed two forms of identification when he only showed him one. The Brooklyn postal worker went home and researched the regulations and found that only one form of identification was required. He called the manager of the Lenox Hill office, and was assured that the station will now comply with regulations. (Entry #447)
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* Dental Clinic Clerk Helps Homeless With Bad Teeth
A young man in Chicago who grew up in an upper middle class family found himself homeless for six years. When he finally began to get his life back together and had a full time job as a doorman he began to have problems with his teeth. His hard life had taken its toll. His teeth hurt so badly he couldn't sleep at night and he couldn't afford a dentist. He visited the dental clinic at Northwestern University whose prices were very reasonable but he still couldn't afford it. A young woman in the records office, who understood his situation, took it upon herself to call his brother and arrange payment. (Entry #451)
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* FHA Official Helps Those With Late Payment Mortgages
A woman in Indiana is grateful to the woman who runs the local office of the Farmers Home Administration. Without the FHA she would not have been able to buy a home of her own. Soon after she moved in she was involved in an accident and was unable to work or pay her mortgage payments. The woman at the FHA Office was very understanding and arranged a repayment program for her once she started working again. (Entry 453)
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* Postal Employee Fishes Out No Postage Birthday
Cards From Mailbox - On A Sunday
A man in New Jersey waited until the very last minute to buy birthday cards for his wife. One was to be from himself, the other from his one-year-old son. His wife's birthday was on Monday and it was now Sunday. The man knew his wife only liked cards that arrived in the mail, so he drove to the next town which had a Sunday pick-up hoping they would be delivered the next day. When he reached the mailbox and started writing out the cards, an impatient motorist pulled up behind him and started blowing his horn. Hurriedly he posted the cards. When he got home he realized that he didn't place stamps on his cards. It was Sunday, but he decided to call the post office. The man who answered the phone agreed to help. When he returned to the post office the man unlocked the door and came outside to the mailbox to retrieve the cards. He also advised him that if he wanted to have his wife receive her cards by the next day, he would have a better chance if he used another Sunday pickup box near by. He did, and his wife received both of the cards the next day on her birthday, thanks to the Sunday postal official. (Entry #455)
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* State Attorney General Gets Alimony Check For Retired
Woman
A woman from New York was shocked when her ex-husband told her that he was no longer going to pay her alimony after he retired. He was due to retire soon and she knew she could not make it on her Social Security check alone. She contacted two lawyers to get copies of the laws regarding her situation but they never sent the right ones. When she ran out of money for lawyers, she contacted the Assistant Attorney General of New York and he sent her copies of the laws which showed that her husband had to continue his alimony. She quickly sent him what she received from the state, and he agreed to live up to his responsibility. (Entry #457)
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* Industry Expert Saves The Day For Consultant
A consultant in California received the book "Information USA" as a gift for his birthday last year only to leave it collecting dust on a shelf. The man never bothered opening up the first chapter since he believed the phrase, "I am from the government and I'm here to help you" to be one of the world's biggest lies. He changed his mind when a client walked in and wanted to buy something called Vanadium Slags. He couldn't find anyone who knew anything about them. But by chance he picked up "Information USA" and after three calls found Gordon Schmidt at the Department of Commerce. Gordon not only told him over the phone what it is, he also faxed him important information on the product within 15 minutes. The unexpected eagerness made him wonder if he was on Mars. He now believes that conscientious bureaucrats can make a big difference. (Entry #460)
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* Opera Company Gets State Grant To Perform In
Nursing Homes
A new opera company that wished to perform in nursing homes went to the state arts council for help. They weren't expecting much assistance, but to their surprise, they received moral support, encouragement, and $1,100 to get their opera going. (Entry #465)
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* Official Makes State Day Center Happen With Her Own
Time And Money
The Governor of Pennsylvania wanted to establish a model State Day Care Center program quickly. Jane Snyder, who was given the project, first worried about how parents, already overburdened with jobs and child care, were going to form the Parents Association required by complex regulations. Diving right in, she helped start the association herself. She paid the application fees from her own pocket and never requested reimbursement. She didn't get overtime pay, but she felt the Day Care project was worth the many extra hours she worked. She got the center running on time and under budget. When the center opened, they needed to write a newsletter but no one could do find the time to do it. That is, no one except Jane, who squeezed in the extra hours on Sunday afternoons. Gifts for the center's Christmas in July arrived compliments of Ms. Snyder as well as other incidentals which the budget didn't cover. At the grand opening, the Governor got all the attention and Jane was off camera consoling a crying youngster and helping a little boy fix his shoe laces. (Entry #476)
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* State Program Provides Van For Wheelchair Dependent
Man To Pursue His Dreams
A young man in Arizona had spinal surgery at the age of twelve and was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He dreamt of getting up and putting one foot in front of another and going wherever he wanted. His life improved dramatically in his teens when he got an electric wheelchair. With his new freedom and confidence, he started to do things like play drums in the school's marching band. He began to realize that perhaps his options weren't so limited as he once believed. Later on in college he dreamt of being a sportscaster, but realized at graduation that he needed a way of transporting himself around. What he needed was his own van, so that he could start knocking on doors, meeting with people, and volunteering for internships--all requirements for getting a job in broadcasting. Believing himself unable to arrange for such a vehicle, he put his dreams of sportscasting on hold. In the meantime he took a job in telemarketing because it provided wheelchair transportation. All this changed when he met Bill Butler at the state rehabilitation department. Bill arranged for him to buy a $17,000 wheelchair equipped van so that he could pursue his choice of career. To his delight, he soon received his big break at a large local radio station. (Entry #470)
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* Bureaucrat Gives Human Response To Environmental
Impact Statement
A federal official was working with a large Arizona utility company to prepare an environmental impact statement for their new coal-fired power plant. The statement had to pass muster from the state regulatory agencies. A letter of response from the state agency commented on the artist's rendering of the proposed power plant. The picture showed the main buildings, tall stacks, some landscaping, and a nondescript background with a few clouds drawn in. The letter asked if the sky would actually look like the drawing in the picture. They guessed the state was trying to imply that the sky would fill up with black smoke even though the impact statement showed millions of dollars of state of the art air pollution control equipment. The federal official wrote back to the state saying the sky would look like the picture "Only on partly cloudy days." (Entry 476)
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* Older Arizonian Writes Governor About Setting Up A
Program To Help People Like Her, and Gets A Call To
Set Up The Program
An unemployed, elderly American in Arizona had trouble finding work. In desperation, she wrote directly to the Governor about her problem. In her letter she also described, in some detail, a California program called Network Employment Unlimited that was successful in solving her kind of problem and told him that there should be something like this in Arizona. She also mentioned that she would be willing to help establish such a program. To her surprise, she got an immediate call from another state office wishing to meet with her and discuss setting up the program she had described in her letter. She met with the official and is currently involved in establishing the state program she suggested. (Entry #483)
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* Writer Gets New and Old Help From IRS
When a freelance writer was working on an article about the first 1040 used 75 years ago, she got more help than she expected from Josie Downing at the IRS in Washington, DC. Josie tracked down several internal publications unavailable outside the agency, and provided her with access to the IRS's vaults and files. She provided her with desk space when she came to town and complimentary photocopies. Josie also directed her to the right official at the National Archives for a copy of the first 1040. (Entry #486)
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* A Call To The Interstate Commerce Commission Gets
Goods Delivered
National Van Lines was holding the personal goods of a woman from Chicago while they disputed an apparent overcharge on the bill. The woman called the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, DC, which in turn contacted the moving company and showed them where they were mistaken. They quickly delivered her goods. (Entry 487)
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* Church Board Gets Census Demographics To Select
New Pastor
A woman on a committee to select a new pastor for her church, took on the responsibility to find demographic information about the neighborhoods surrounding the church. She wrote to a regional office of the Bureau of the Census requesting the information. To her surprise, she received all the information she needed and more within five days. (Entry #489)
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* Controller of Currency Clears Up Credit Rating for
Credit Card Holder
A man living in Arizona didn't realize that he had a bad credit rating until he applied for credit at a local shopping center. He once had a credit card with the Bank of Boston and had tried to cancel the card but never got a response from the bank. The bank continued sending him a bill for the annual fee. When he didn't pay they also charged him interest on the fee and placed it in his credit report showing that he didn't pay his bills. The man then wrote to Senator Kennedy of Massachusetts who contacted the Controller of Currency in Washington, DC. The Controller wrote to the bank, which cleared up the matter immediately. The bank sent a letter of apology to the man in Arizona. (Entry #490)
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* City Code Official Helps Homeowner with Broken
Bathroom
A man in Illinois accepted a $400 bid from a freelance repairman to have his bathroom re-tiled. It was considerably less than the $1,000 estimate he had received from a local store. When the freelancer started the job he kept asking for more money and he ended up charging $2,500. He later found out that the man was not a licensed plumber and was wanted in another county for writing bad checks. It cost the homeowner another $2,000 to have a reputable firm repair the job. A code enforcement officer for the city encouraged the homeowner to take the freelancer to court, and helped him through the legal paperwork. He also offered consumer tips on what he did wrong and how to avoid such an incident in the future. Now, the man contacts the code enforcement officer to have him check the credentials and reputation of a tradesman before hiring. (Entry # 492)
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* Election Commission Official Helps Biographer Over
Five Year Period
Kent Cooper is a public servant in the disclosure unit of the Federal Election Commission. He believes that people who live in a democracy should be told clearly how their system of government can be used. When a young writer was living in Washington, DC, Kent was always available to help him piece together campaign finance puzzles. Even after the writer moved thousands of miles away, Kent continued to help. For five years while the writer was working on a biography of Armand Hammer, Kent, almost always on his own initiative, informed the writer about Hammer's campaign contributions on the public record. He also sent printouts of PAC reports that Hammer had directed. (Entry #496)
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* Forest Ranger Fulfills Dream In Life
A 47-year-old woman with no job experience had always dreamed of working outdoors. When she applied to work as a Forest Technician at the Sierra National Forest, it was a local forest ranger who renewed her faith in truth, justice and the American way by promoting equal opportunity and hiring her. She now spends her days planting aspens in beautiful green meadows, and building fences, bridges and gully plugs in an effort to save the environment. (Entry #507)
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* State Licensing Official Cut Application Process From
Twelve Months To Five Weeks
A woman from Michigan moved to Illinois to work as a nurse. It wasn't until after she got her job that she realized she needed an Illinois nursing certificate to work. The process to obtain a certificate took six to twelve months and she had to start work in six weeks. A call to Ms. Paoni at the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations made it all happen in just five weeks. Ms. Paoni personally walked every piece of paperwork through the system. (Entry #508)
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* Conservation Officer Gets Rid Of Raccoon Family For
Sleepless Homeowner
A female raccoon decided to deliver her babies in a crawl space under a woman's bedroom in Indiana. The woman tried everything to get rid of the mother raccoon and her noisy children including traps, mothball fumes, recordings of barking dogs, and professional exterminators, but nothing worked. After six weeks of insomnia she called Phil, a friendly state conservation officer, who suggested she try rags dipped in ammonia. She did as he had recommended, and the noisy, pesky coons finally left. (Entry #509)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Librarian Helps Visually Handicapped Want To Live
A woman in Alabama discovered that due to her failing vision she would soon be unable to read, watch television, or drive a car. She went to the local library and the woman in charge of services for the blind literally changed her life. She encouraged her to get a seeing eye dog, and told her about the many free services available through the library, such as talking books. Although her life is different than before, it is still full. (Entry #514)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Insurance Commissioner Shows How A
Cancerous Mole Is More Serious Than Breast
Enlargements
A woman in North Carolina got a notice from her insurance company that they were not going to pay for her claim to have a cancerous mole removed from her back. She knew of a fellow worker who had just been paid by the same insurance company to have her breasts enlarged and thought she was being treated unfairly. She contacted the state insurance commissioner and within the month received payment for her medical care. (Entry #527)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* FHA Official Shows Realtor How To Get Money For His
Clients
A realtor in Montana gave up trying to take advantage of government programs to help his clients purchase homes. But he changed his mind fourteen months ago when John Walkup took over the FHA office. John holds monthly meetings to explain the programs that are available. He explains the need for each document, goes through the processes, and makes people feel better. He also holds educational meetings for realtors and streamlines their jobs. In just over a year he has managed to turn a clumsy, bumbling department into a thriving hub of loan activity.
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Health Care Official Gets Money And Private Bill
To Help Terminally Ill Boy
A Wisconsin couple's insurance company would not cover the medical expenses for their terminally ill son. They turned to a state counselor for help. An attorney who works for the service was able to get an insurance company to pay the $17,000 disputed bill. The attorney also got the Governor to pass a law so that their son was included in a new program. This program provided special funds that allowed him to come home from the hospital for visits three times a week when he was stable. (Entry #540)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Assemblyman Corrals Wild Steer With 4-Wheel
Drive Bronco
A young girl watched as her prize steer, Boggie, bolted out of a California county fair gate. Several men attempted unsuccessfully to grab his rope. Boggie darted past the midway and out a gate onto Highway 86. He was on his way to becoming hamburger meat. As he ran down the highway, California highway patrolmen halted traffic and the chase continued. The steer sought refuge in an adjoining airport. Assemblyman Steve Peace was eating at a restaurant near the airport and saw the steer pursuit. He dashed from the restaurant and jumped into his Bronco to join the chase. Boggie loped down the runway with Steve in hot pursuit. The persuasive, gentle nudging of the Bronco against Boggie's hind quarters, soon coaxed him into submission against a fence. A livestock trailer was secured and Boggie returned safely to the fairgrounds. Despite the stressful event, Boggie did receive a gold ribbon. The assemblyman deserved one, too. (Entry #542)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Director of Children Saves Money and Children's
Welfare
The former Permanency Planning Director in the state of Michigan works in behalf of children who are developmentally disabled. She has a philosophy that all children have a right to a permanent home. As a result of her work, the federal government provided a small grant to establish a state-wide program in 1983 to support families as they care for their children with special needs at home. The program is now six years old, and has benefited hundreds of children and their families. The program has also enabled the state of Michigan to recover millions of dollars by averting the cost of placing children in institutions. (Entry #545)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* USDA Instructor Teaches Woman How To Give Out
Federal Money and Not Succumb to Special Interest
Groups
A woman in Washington, DC was placed in charge of giving out state grants for historic preservation. She took a grant managers course at the local U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Her instructor instilled in her an attitude of fair play and honesty under pressure. On the job she quickly realized that when large amounts of public monies are at stake, there is great pressure to accommodate special interest groups. Those who do the accommodating rise rapidly on the pay scale until they are not needed anymore. She learned the valuable lesson that maintaining integrity is difficult to do, but possible. (Entry #568)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Mayor Helps Couple Eliminate Flood Insurance
A young couple who could barely afford their Veterans Administration mortgage payments on their new house, learned that the VA required them to carry flood insurance in an area that had next to no chance of flooding. They wrote to the mayor of the town and in two weeks he sent engineers to designate the area as one that did not require flood insurance. (Entry #573)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Free Trees Available From City Official
The head of the Tree Shade Commission of Paramus, New Jersey promotes the planting, nurturing, and appreciation of trees in the borough. He has a tree nursery where baby trees, when they are big enough, are given to homeowners free of charge. He makes house-calls free of charge to check on the trees and to see if they are sick and whether or not they can be cured. If a tree dies, he'll replace it with a new one. On Community Health Day he runs a booth demonstrating how to maintain the good health of trees and plants. His staff organizes marathons through the park, allowing the runners to pass by and enjoy the trees. He provides wonderful Paramus Mulch free of charge for gardens or lawns. His accomplishments are well known in surrounding towns, and he is often asked to speak to groups in the surrounding areas. (Entry #583)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Chief Probation Official Saves Secretary's Life
In 1988 a woman in Michigan became painfully ill after finishing dinner in her apartment. The next morning she called her boss, the county's Chief Probation Official. He came over immediately and took her to the emergency room. After surgery it was learned that she had Chrohn's Disease and would have died if the state official hadn't gone out of his way to get her to the hospital. (Entry #584)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Hang Up Causes Attorney To Get Satisfaction
A woman in Illinois who made a purchase by phone was dissatisfied with the product. She called the company and requested a refund, but the company hung up on her. The Illinois state Attorney General's Office got her the refund in 90 days. (Entry #585)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Canadian Bureaucrat Helps New York
A businessman in New York praises a Canadian government official. Although the official was due to retire, he did not lose the desire to see the project he was responsible for through to the end. He was working with the state of New York to develop a new energy saving dry wall product. The dry wall absorbs heat when the room is too hot and discharges heat when the room is too cold. The project could have easily been lost in the cracks if he hadn't made it his duty to see it through to completion. (Entry #588)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* County Conservation Official Helps Homeowner
Manage Runoff
When the county highway administration widened a road that ran through a woman's property in upper state New York, she was troubled because they stripped thousands of feet of vegetation away and diverted run-off water into her pond. She called the county soil and water department and spoke with Fred Sinclair who arrived within days offering his knowledge and assistance. He gave her literature on water management and lent her his personal reference materials. He even gave her his home telephone number. When she occasionally called him he was extremely helpful, even after a long day at work. He gave her free government materials to help her re-seed the land and offered his know-how to help with the planting. He has revisited the site many times and intends to do so until the problem is solved. (Entry #592)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Helps Single Mother Recover $55,000 In Child
Support
A man left his wife and two-year-old daughter in 1977. Over time he accumulated a debt of $55,000 in child support payments. The state office of the Attorney General located him in another state through Department of Labor information files. They were also able to obtain his current salary, social security number, address, and the name of his employer. With this information they were able to serve him with a court summons and collect the money he owed for the child. (Entry #608)
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* HUD Official Helps Couple Get House
The performance of Jim LaZott, a HUD official in Des Moines, Iowa was like a beacon of hope in a sea of chaos. When a young couple began working with the local HUD office to purchase a home, they found it nearly impossible to get even the basic information on HUD programs. That all changed when they met Jim. Everything was smooth sailing from there. (Entry #612)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* U.S. Agriculture Official Gives Moscow Bears A Taste
Of Freedom
When the Moscow Circus was visiting the United States, an official from the Michigan Humane Society contacted the U.S. Department of Agriculture concerning the circus' violation of the federal Animal Welfare Act. Together they tried to get the circus to voluntarily comply with the laws governing the cage sizes for wild animals in captivity. The circus' performing bears were transported and housed in cages that were so small they couldn't even turn around freely, let alone stand up and stretch. The animals were exhibiting stereotypical behavior characteristic of intensive confinement. But because federal laws do not specify exact cage dimensions, circus officials attempted to play a "catch 22" game to get around the law. Although the agriculture official realized that at any moment he or his superiors could receive a call from the U.S. State Department instructing them to leave the circus alone for political reasons, he pursued his mission. After many months of negotiations he was able to work out a compromise in which the circus built a large exercise cage to the Department of Agriculture's specifications and all the bears had four hours of daily access to this cage. (Entry #619)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* States Labor Official Cuts Insurance Rates For Small
Business By 30 Percent
The owners of a small foundry in Michigan cite an official from the Michigan Department of Labor as the reason their workman's compensation insurance rates are 30% lower than their competitors'. This official showed up as soon as they opened their doors for business. He pointed out many areas that had to be addressed to eliminate potential hazards and also set up a program where he made monthly visits to teach employees about safety. As a result, the company has never had an OSSA, EPA or Michigan Department of Public Health violation, and received an award for going three years in a row without a lost time accident. This exemplary safety record caused their insurance rates to be 30% lower than their nearest competitor. (Entry #621)
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My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* A Call To DC Results In Hand Delivered Tax Forms In
A tax lawyer in Arizona had trouble getting a form from a local IRS office. He decided to contact the IRS Ombudsman's office in Washington, DC to complain about the problem. When he heard about the complaint, the Ombudsman called a local office and had an IRS agent hand deliver the form to the attorney. (Entry #626)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Forest Service Helps Survival School Survive
A survival school located in Arizona has nothing but praise for the local forest service. They are a small business and whenever they can't meet the payments to obtain their necessary permits, the forest service allows them whatever time they need to make the payments, without penalizing them. Whenever they need to extend the range of their permit, the forest service will always accommodate them. Even when they failed to meet a deadline to sign some papers, a forest service official brought the papers to them, so they didn't have to pay a penalty. (Entry #627)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Nurse Helps Mothers Cope With Premature
Babies
A woman in Delaware was devastated to learn that her baby would be born fourteen weeks early. She began working with a nurse from the state Early Intervention Program. After the birth of her son, the nurse visited him frequently throughout his four month hospital stay, and after the baby had returned to his home, she visited him many times to thoroughly evaluate his developmental progress. She was the first to spot his hearing loss and helped the couple obtain a state-funded hearing aid for him. She diagnosed his need for speech, physical, and occupational therapy, and helped enroll him in an excellent school. At this time the nurse was experiencing difficulties of her own at home. Her husband was dying of cancer. Despite this, she continued to be an extremely dedicated and compassionate person. (Entry #636)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* FDA Official Helps Inventor Get Clearance
The inventor of a medical device had to get clearance from the Food and Drug Administration before he could start selling his product to manufacturers. His initial call to the FDA resulted in pounds of booklets and forms. When he called back a second time, he not only got exact answers to his questions, but he also received the know-how to achieve his dream. An FDA staffer sent him samples of successful applications to copy from, and told him exactly what was required of him to be accepted by the FDA. With this help, the inventor got his approval in record time. Most companies he spoke with were surprised at how quickly he had managed to cut through the bureaucratic red tape. (Entry #646)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Student Gets Government Doctor To Help With Term
Paper
In 1983, a student studying organizational psychology used the book "Information USA" to identify a physician at the National Institutes of Health to help him obtain information for a term paper. This doctor spoke to the student for over an hour helping him gain a basic understanding of the subject matter. The doctor's assistant sent the student an index of federally funded grants on the subject, a list of publications available from their office, and a thick annotated bibliography enabling him to do further research on the subject. All of this was free of charge. He also obtained the names of other researchers to contact and references to explore. (Entry #652)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Counselor Takes 61-Year-Old From Potential Suicide To
Great Potential
A draftsman in Ohio was laid off at the age of 61. He couldn't find another job and became so depressed, he even considered suicide. By chance, he met a state vocational counselor and she changed his life. She helped him enroll in a computer aided drafting school to update his skills and found him a new job. (Entry #659)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* State Consultant Doubles Income For Small Business
Owner For Free
A free consultant from Tennessee's Small Business Development Center helped a small metal products company on the verge of not making it. He helped double the company's income and gave the owner confidence in the future. The consultant suggested the business would benefit if it were to sell to the government. He showed them how to get on the state government's bidders list. Once they had been accepted, he helped them figure out the cost of materials so that they could make a proper bid. The consultant also called the state to get answers to their many unanswered questions, and helped them locate materials and get credit extensions from suppliers. He taught the owner's wife how to do the payroll and other accounting functions. When the company was filling its biggest order, the owner hurt his leg and the doctors told him to stay off of it. Hearing this, the state consultant came by after he got off work, put on a pair of cover-alls and painted grills. One day the company was having trouble with their hydropic press. The owner was so frustrated he was about to scream, when the state official stopped by on his way home from work and fixed it himself, to the owner's amazement. The consultant has been checking up on the business for six months and has gotten them on three more bidders lists. (Entry #666)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Unemployed Couple Learns About Program Where
Employer Can Get Money If They Are Hired
In 1983 a couple moved to Tonawanda, New York to try to get jobs in their respective fields. However, when they couldn't find good jobs they were forced to live on their earnings from part-time jobs and buy food stamps. Then they encountered an official with the local Jobs Training Partnership Act. He showed them how to make themselves more marketable by informing potential employers that they would be entitled to cash benefits if they hired them. This made the difference. The husband was hired and within the year he more than doubled his salary. The man realizes the Jobs Training Partnership Act was the main reason he was able to find employment. (Entry #679)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Commerce Expert Helps Market Researcher
When a market researcher called the Material Handling Specialist at the Department of Commerce for some marketing data, he was told that the data he needed had not been collected by the government for the last three years. But the specialist, undaunted, said she would try to find some additional information and call him back. A couple of days later she called back and gave him a number of additional sources likely to provide the information he needed. She also went out of her way to apologize for not being able to help him directly and wished him luck. She encouraged him to call back if she could be of any further assistance.
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* City Manager Pays For White Shirts Ruined In Washing
Machine
A man in Elmhurst, Illinois got his first white collar job and purchased eight new white shirts. When his wife laundered his new shirts, to her surprise they all turned to a rust color. The called the city water department to see if there was anything wrong with the water and got a negative response. They then called the city manager trying to get a refund for his ruined shirts. After a couple of phone calls back and forth and a letter from the city attorney, his request was denied. He then showed up at the city manager's office and asked to see the water department's work sheets for the day in question. The city manager said it would take too much time to accommodate his request. After a few minutes of silence the man asked him if he would take a check for half the cost of the shirts now and the other half in about a week. (Entry #700)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Judge Straightens Out Life Of Gambler
In 1987 a man from South Carolina found himself broke, out of a job, and in jail for writing bad checks to support his gambling habit. He was easily looking at spending the next five years in jail for his crimes. While in jail he wrote to a local judge for help. The judge called him to his office along with all the people to whom he had written bad checks. Together they worked out a payment plan and got him a job with the water department. Within a year he was made supervisor, paid off all his debts, got married again and is raising a family. (Entry #711)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Fifty-Six Year Old Woman Thought She Was
Unemployable
A 56 year old woman in Seattle suddenly found herself out of work and she thought she was unemployable. The Women's Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor made an appointment for her with the Mayor's Office for Senior Employment. There a counselor showed her the worth of her skills and got her a job as an editor. (Entry #712)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Wife Who Works With County Crippled Children
Teaches Husband Meaning Of Life
A man from Grand Rapids nominates his wife, who works for the Crippled Children Division of the Kent County Health Department, for the favorite bureaucrat award. She spends a considerable amount of time working out problems, expressing love, and offering understanding to parents who learn that their children will never be like other children. Many of the children die at a very young age. Her understanding of human needs has taught him compassion and tenderness which he would never have learned without her example. (Entry #715)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Congressman Teaches Constituent How To Expect
Good Things From People
A congressman from Michigan manages a summer vegetable stand in front of his house. He manages the stand by the honor system with a note asking patrons to place the money for the produce they purchase in an empty coffee can. A constituent recently learned while talking to the congressman, that he empties the can each night and in several years of operation he has never been cheated. The congressman said he believes that people respond to the expectations of others. If we assume others will betray us, people have nothing to lose by doing so; however, if we sincerely respect their potential for good, most people do not want to show themselves to be unworthy. (Entry #716)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* U.S. Postal Service Employees Have Special Programs
To Help The Needy At Christmas
During the Christmas season a committee at a local post office goes through hundreds of letters to Santa. The requests from children who ask for food, clothing, or blankets instead of toys, are granted from a special fund set up by postal workers. Fun letters from children asking for toys are also answered personally by postal workers. Mail carriers also submit names of families on their routes that are struggling. These families are adopted by groups of postal workers who donate money to purchase groceries, clothing, and toys for them. (Entry #720)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Job Service Helps Homeless Ex-Marine And His Family
Last year a Vietnam Veteran and his family were homeless and broke. They were living in the back of their station wagon in West Virginia. They decided to go to Mesa, Arizona where they met a veterans affairs representative at the job service office who worked closely with the family to get them food, shelter, and work. By the end of the year, they had a Christmas tree in their own living room with presents under it. (Entry #722)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* EPA Makes Sure Woman Business Owner Gets
Contract
A woman in Mississippi was running her husband's subcontracting business for some time while he was ill. When he died, a number of prime government contractors took away her business believing that she could not do the job alone. She contacted the EPA's Minority and Women's Business Representative who took up her case and made sure that the subcontracts were returned to her. She says that this official reaffirmed her belief that the compassion of an individual along with the power of a bureaucracy can protect small business in America. (Entry #714)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Transportation Expert Puts Inventor Into Big Business
An inventor in New Jersey had a great idea for an automobile anti-theft device. The product would enable the customer to permanently etch a federal number on car windows. This would cut down on thefts because a thief would have to replace the windows in the vehicle if he wanted to resell it. This would make car theft too expensive and time consuming. The inventor had trouble identifying insurance companies that offered premium discounts for such devices. Without this information the product would not have credibility or perceived value. He checked through Information USA newsletters for sources of assistance and came across the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Motor Vehicle Theft Rulemaking Group. When he contacted the group, the woman he spoke with on the phone listed the insurance companies she thought might offer the discounts he was looking for. While on the line, she located a 52-page report that had been presented to Congress concerning motor vehicle theft, which added more states to the list that required insurance companies to provide a discount for this type of anti-theft device. She also gave him contacts to obtain further information and sent him a copy of the 52-page report, which arrived two days later. One of the contacts provided a free report from the state police agencies which demonstrated how such an anti-theft device substantially increased the recovery rate of stolen vehicles from 20% to over 70%. This information was critical to the future growth and well being of this small business. (Entry #730)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Government Expert On Paper Preservation Helps
Comic Book Collector
A comic book collector in California was worried about the best way to preserve his rare, valuable comic book collection. Certain plastics used for comic storage are intensely destructive to paper, and he had no way of knowing which plastics were this type. Advertisements in trade magazines were deceptive and confusing. Using the copy of "Information USA" he'd received for Christmas, he contacted Carole Zimmermann, head of the Preservation Office at the Library of Congress. This cheerful public servant not only identified the plastic in question to be highly destructive, but also clarified confusing advertisements, explained the latest laboratory research, and suffered his ignorant questions with grace and an easy laugh. She shared her expansive knowledge in a relaxed, personable, and enjoyable conversation and saved him hundreds of dollars in potential damages. (Entry #736)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
* Rehabilitation Counselor Helps Woman in Illinois To
See Again
As a result of a spinal tap, a woman in Illinois contracted Multiple Sclerosis. The effects of her disease caused her to lose her eyesight, her job, and have a car accident. In addition to the financial strains she already faced, the roof on her house also had to be replaced. She went to the state's Office of Rehabilitation to see if they could help her find employment since she was blind. The counselor questioned the diagnosis of her eye condition and paid for another eye test. As a result of the test, she had eye surgery and regained her eyesight. (Entry #756)
My Favorite Bureaucrat Award
Info-Power Greatest Hits
We've put together this quick reference guide of the hundred or so topics that people most often ask us about, whether it's money to start a business, government auctions, a vacation in the Virgin Islands, free medical care, summer jobs, or birthday cards from the President.
The list is arranged alphabetically, with key words first. You'll find a brief description of the program, a telephone number to get you started, and then a reference to the chapter in Info-Power where you can find more information on the topic and lots of other related sources you might also be interested in.
If you don't find what you're looking for in this section, be sure to check the index at the back of Info-Power. If you still can't find what you're looking for, call us at (301) 942-6303, and we'll get you headed in the right direction.
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* Adopt-A-Horse
Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
Suite 5600, 1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
If you've got the proper place to put it, the Bureau of Land Management will let you adopt a burro or horse for about $125. (See the chapter on Environment and Nature.)
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* Aerial Photos Of Your Neighborhood
EROS Data Center
Sioux Falls, SD 57198 (605) 594-6151
The government has taken aerial photos of almost every square foot of the U.S., including your neighborhood. (See the chapter on Weather and Maps.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Aerospace Workshops For Teachers
Education Division
NASA
300 E Street, SW, Code FE
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 358-1519
NASA holds free workshops all over the U.S. for teachers on astronomy, life in space, rocketry, remote sensing, and more. (See the chapter on Science and Technology.)
Population's getting older, but companies still want younger employees. Unfortunately, that's illegal. (See the chapters on Careers and Workplace, and Law and Social Justice.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* AIDS Hotline
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 342-2437
Know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to AIDS. Free publications, videos, posters, and research results. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
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* Airline Passenger Complaint Center
Consumer Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2220
Was your flight attendant rude? Were you bumped off a flight even though you had a prepaid ticket? Get some action fast. (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
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* Air Traffic Controller Job Bank
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (800) 960-0600
Lost your airline job during the recession? Maybe you can get another through the Airline Rehire Program. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Ansel Adams Prints
National Archives
Still Picture Branch
7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5455
Want copies of selected still photos in the National Archives holdings? (See the chapter on Books and Libraries.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Artists and Creative Writers: Free Money
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5400
Starving writer or artist? The National Endowment of the Arts gives out millions in grants each year. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
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* Art Slide Shows on Free Loan
National Gallery of Art
Slide Library
Constitution and 6th Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6273
The National Gallery of Art loans all kinds of slides and videos on their collection. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
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* Astronomy Hotline
See Star Gazer Hotline
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* Auctions at the Postal Service
Claims and Inquiries
U.S. Postal Service
2970 Market Street
Room 531A
Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 895-8140
What happens to all those packages that go unclaimed through the mail? They're auctioned off. (See the chapter on Government Auctions and Surplus Property.)
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* Auto Safety Hotline
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Auto Safety Hotline
NEF-11.2HL
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (800) 424-9393
Safety problems with your new car and the dealer is no help? The government is a good persuader. (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
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* Banking Complaint Action
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Consumer Affairs
1776 F St., NW
F 130
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-3542
If you've got a problem with any FDIC-insured bank, call this hotline and have it investigated. (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
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* Bird Watchers Paradise
See Wildlife Refuges
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* Birthday Greetings from the President
White House Greetings Office
Room 39
Washington, DC 20500
The President will send anyone who's 80 or over a birthday card. To request one, write the above office. (See the chapter on More Info-Power Hits.)
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* Boating Lessons
Commandant, (G-NAB-5)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (800) 368-5647
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0780 in DC
The Coast Guard offers all kinds of free boating and safety courses. (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
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* Boating Safety Hotline
Commandant, (G-NAB-5)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (800) 368-5647
Information on safety courses, product recalls, publications, coloring books for kids, and general complaints. (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
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* Burros
See Adopt-A-Horse
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* Business Start-Up Money
Answer Desk
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (800) 827-5722
The SBA guarantees small business loans for those who can't qualify through their regular bank. Also contact your state's Department of Economic Development, or your local Small Business Development Center, for information on money sources closer to home. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
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* Business Loans for Teens
Farmer Programs Loan Making Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
South Agriculture Building
Room 5420
Washington, DC 20250
Kids can get thousands to finance their own farm-related businesses from the local Farmers Home Administration, Production Loan Division. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Cancer Answers
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
Everything you needed to know about cancer, plus physician referrals, latest research and publications. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
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* Capitol Hill Guided Tours
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20510
Before you go to Washington, DC, ask your member of congress for a VIP tour pass to get free red carpet treatment. (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
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* Cars
See Auctions
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* Cholesterol Info-Line
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824 (301) 251-1222
Get the newest facts and research results on cholesterol and your diet. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
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* Christmas Trees and Firewood
For a nominal permit fee, you can cut your own Christmas tree or collect firewood on public lands. Contact your nearest National Forest or local Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Interior, for details. (See the chapter on Environment and Nature.)
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* Condom Testing Results
Center for Population Research
6100 Executive Boulevard
Room 8B07
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4924
How reliable is that brand of condom you're using? The government has expert testers. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Congressional Salaries and Expenses
House Documents Room
2nd and D Street, SW
Room B18
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3456
How much did your congressional representative spend on meals and entertainment last year? (See the chapter on Information from Lawmakers.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Consultants Can Make Millions
Each year government agencies spend millions on freelancers to advise them on everything from engineering and accounting problems to environmental studies and pesticides. Contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for whichever agency you're interested in for more details. (See the chapter on Selling to the Government.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Consumer Products and Toy Recall Hotline
Office of Information and Public Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, DC 20207 (800) 638-2772
Want to find out if a toy you bought for your kid is being recalled because it's dangerous? (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Country Home Loans
Fannie Mae
Public Information Office
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-2899 (800) 732-6643
FmHA provides low-interest loans to qualified buyers to purchase homes in rural areas. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Country Inn Start-Up Money: $100,000
Office of Rural Affairs and Economic Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6485
A catalog called, Working Together: A Guide to Federal and State Resources for Rural Economic Development, describes money and ways to help start businesses in small towns. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Credit Counseling for Home Buyers
If you own a HUD-insured home, and you're having trouble meeting your bills, you can receive free financial counseling. Contact your bank that handles the loan for more information. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Credit Repair Help for Free
Don't pay to have your credit improved. Your local County Cooperative Extension Service will show you how to do it for free. (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Crime Insurance at Bargain Prices
Federal Crime Insurance Program
P.O. Box 6301
Rockville, MD 20849-6301 (800) 638-8780
Residents in 12 states qualify for federally-subsidized crime insurance for their homes. (See the chapter on Law and Social Justice.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Crime Victims Assistance
A mugger stole your rent money, and you missed two weeks of work while in the hospital. Get money by contacting your state's Crime Victims Assistance office. (See the chapter on Law and Social Justice.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Dead Beat Dads: Tracking Him Down
He says it wasn't him. He won't pay child support he owes you. Contact your state Child Support Enforcement Office. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Dental Care: Free and Low-Cost
Contact your state's Dental Society or the Dental School at the university near you for information on how to get dental care at a fraction of the cost that a private dentist would charge. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
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Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Dental Implants for Free
National Institutes of Health
Clinical Center
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
Lost a tooth along the way? If government dental researchers are studying new dental implants and looking for volunteer patients, you could get one for free. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Drug Dealers' Boats and Cars
United States Custom Service, Public Affairs
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20229 (703) 351-7887
U.S. Customs and Marshals Services confiscate and auction cars, boats, jewelry, and real estate of drug dealers. Call the above number, and look in the Wednesday edition of USA Today. (See the chapter on Government Auctions and Surplus Property.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Drugs, Free
See Prescription Drugs
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Earthquake Safety Checklist
Publications
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
500 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3484
Obviously you think living in California is worth it. But the FEMA still thinks you should be prepared. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Environmental Question Line
Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center
401 M Street, SW, PM-211B
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-7751
How should you dispose of motor oil? Indoor air quality problems? Removing asbestos? (See the chapter on Environment and Nature.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Export Advice Hotline
Trade Information Center
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Room HCHB 7424
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230 (800) USA-TRADE
Want to sell your gizmo or doodad in the Soviet Union but don't know how? Experts are waiting to help. (See the chapter on Selling Overseas: International Trade.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Family Budget Help
See Home Economics
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Films and Lectures on Art
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6353
National Gallery holds all kinds of free lectures and films on the arts. Call the above number for a schedule. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Firewood
See Christmas Trees
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Flags over the U.S. Capitol
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-3121
Want to buy a flag that's flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC? Contact your local Senator or Congressman for details, or call the above number. (See the chapter on More Info-Power Hits.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* FmHA Money Waiting for You
Support Service Center
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
P.O. Box 44372
Washington, DC 20026 (703) 235-8117
Ever taken out a FmHA-insured home loan? You may have a chunk of money waiting for you. One call will tell. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Foster Grandparents Volunteers
ACTION
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4849
Over 60 and looking for something new? Help out under-privileged children. Call ACTION for details. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Franchise Buying Assistance: Laws and Guidelines
Franchise Rule Information
Federal Trade Commission
Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3220
Call the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule Information Hotline. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Freelancer Artists, Writers, Consultants
The government spends millions each year on these freelance services. Contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for whichever agency you're interested in for more details. (See the chapter on Selling to the Government.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Genealogical Workshops
Attention NXI
National Archives
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5525
Want to find out who your great-grandfather was? The National Archives runs three-hour workshops to show you the ropes of genealogical research for $10. The Archive's calendar of events includes registration details. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities, and Books and Libraries.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Geographic Names Information Database
Geographic Names Branch
U.S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4547
Thinking of starting a new town in Alaska? Make sure there already isn't another town with the same name. (See the chapter on Government Databases and Bulletin Boards.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Health Care: Best in the World for Free
National Institutes of Health
Clinical Center
Building 10, Room 1C255
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
Each year hundreds of thousands of people across the country receive free medical care for everything from breast cancer and toothache to diabetes and writer's cramp, from the best researchers in the country. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Health Information Hotline
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 336-4797
Want to know about health care issues such as Lyme Disease, cancer, AIDS, Medicare and Medicaid? The National Health Information Center has both answers and free publications. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Health Profession Scholarships From U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs
Health Professional Educational Assistance Programs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Academic Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7528
If you're willing to work for the VA for at least a year after you graduate, you might be in line for a scholarship. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Historic Home Renovation Loans
History Division
National Park Service
800 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8167
Think your home has local historic significance? If it makes it on the National Register, you may qualify for low-interest loans to pay for upkeep and renovation. Contact your state Historic Registration or call the number above. (See the chapter on Your Community, and Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Historic Preservation Ideas
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Is there a special way to rehang wooden windows or put a new roof on an historic home? Get a free Government Printing Office bibliography of publications on historic preservation. (See the chapter on Your Community and Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Home-based Business Tips
Answer Desk
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (800) 827-5722
Want to run a business out of your home? Get a free start-up guide from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Contact your local SBA or call the above number. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Home Economics Workshops
Your local County Cooperative Extension Service will help you select, prepare, and budget a healthy menu for your family. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Horses To Adopt
See Adopt-A-Horse
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Housing Discrimination Hotline
Housing Discrimination Hotline
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (800) 669-9777
Can't get a housing loan because the house is in the "wrong" kind of neighborhood? Landlord won't rent to you after seeing you in person? (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Houses for $1?
You probably won't get a house for a dollar, but you just may be able to get one for pennies on the dollar at HUD auctions. Consult the Real Estate section in your paper for upcoming auctions and available properties. For information on low-interest, government-insured housing loans, call your local HUD office. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Ice Breaker Expeditions
Ice Operations
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593 (202) 267-1450
Need to go to the South Pole to write your next book? (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Information on Demand
Reference
Library of Congress
1st Street and Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5534
Got a quick question that a staff member at Library of Congress could answer? (See the chapter on Books and Libraries.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Inmate Locator Line
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Inmate Locator
320 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20534 (202) 307-3126
You've just got to get letters to Jim Bakker and Charles Manson. (See the chapters on Law and Social Justice, and Information on People, Companies and Mailing Lists.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Insurance Complaints and Questions
Insurance company won't honor your claim? Canceled without a reason? Your state's insurance commissioner will get what's coming to you. (See the chapter on Information on People, Companies and Mailing Lists.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Interstate Land Sales Fraud-Line
Interstate Land Sales Registration Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0502
Bought some swamp land in Florida that was supposed to be luxury condos? (See the chapter on Consumer Power.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Inventors Become Millionaires
Office of Energy Related Inventions
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Building 411, Room A115
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (301) 975-5500
The Energy Related Invention Assistance Program will evaluate your invention and help you get a grant to turn your idea into a business. (See the chapter on Science and Technology.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Job Retraining for Free
Get free technical and vocational training under a federal job training program through your local employment office. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Job Safety Inspections On-Site
Consumer Affairs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room N3637
Washington, DC 20210 (800) 321-OSHA
Asbestos falling from your ceiling at work? Repetitive movements causing pain in your joints? OSHA will inspect for free. Contact your local OSHA office for information. For emergencies, contact the 800 number listed above. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Jobs With the Federal Government
Most federal agencies have job line recordings for immediate openings that need filling. Consult the U.S. Government listings in your phone book for the appropriate agency and number, or see the chapter on Government Databases and Bulletin Boards for the listings in Washington, DC headquarters.
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Job Trends: What's Hot, What's Not
Office of Employment Projectors
U.S. Department of Labor
2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Room 2135
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5709
Find out what jobs will be hot and what will not before you spend money on college. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Lie Detector Reliability
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Box 6000
Department F
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500
How reliable are lie detector tests? The Justice Department will send you the findings of their study. (See the chapters on Careers and Workplace, Law and Social Justice.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Lost Loved Ones
See Missing People
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Medical Care: Free and Low-Cost
Office of Health Facilities
Health Resources and Services Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-03 (800) 638-0742
Rockville, MD 20857 (800) 492-0359 in MD
Under the Hill-Burton law, many low-income individuals qualify for free health care at over 2,500 health facilities. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
* Medications, Free
See Prescription Drugs
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Missing People: Be Your Own Private Eye
Find your lost friend or loved one on your own and save big money. Use state motor vehicles records, voter registration records, armed services locator program, professional licensing offices, and much more. (See the chapter on Information on People, Companies and Mailing Lists.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Money Programs: Billions for Everyone
The federal government loans and gives away billions every year for everything from houses and businesses, to writers and painters. Look through the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance at your library. (See the chapters on Small Business and Entrepreneuring, and Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Money to Start a Business
See Business Start-Up Money
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Moon Rocks for Teachers
Johnson Space Center
Education Coordinator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Houston, TX 77058
NASA will loan science teachers lunar rock samples for classroom use after an orientation seminar. (See the chapter on Education.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Motor Vehicle Records: Locate Anyone Who Drives
Don't hire a private eye--do what they do: use your state's motor vehicle and license records to track anyone down. (See the chapter on Information on People, Companies and Mailing Lists.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* NASA Space Videos
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
NASA Core
15181 Route 58 South
Oberlin, OH 44074 (216) 774-1051, ext. 293
Want some great NASA videos on moon walks, the Space Shuttle, the Apollo Missions? Get them at a fraction of retail cost directly from NASA. (See the chapter on Education.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Native American Ancestry Census
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Tribal Enrollment
Mail Stop 2611-MIV
Washington, DC 20245 (202) 208-3702
Think you might be part Cherokee or Apache? The Bureau of Indian Affairs can help you in your search. Call the Branch of Tribal Enrollment. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Neighborhood Watch Programs
National Sheriff's Association
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 836-7827
Want to make your neighborhood a safer place for your kids? Get help setting up a Watch program. (See the chapter on Law and Social Justice.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Nuclear Fallout Shelter Plans
Publications
Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3484
Want to build a snack bar that also serves as a nuclear fallout shelter? Call the number above for plans. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Nuclear War Survival Guide
NETC Home Study Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
16825 S. Seton Ave.
Emmsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1076
Still worried about the Russian A-bombs? FEMA will send a home-study course on surviving a nuclear war. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Overseas Travel Advisory Hotline
Citizens Emergency Center
Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5225
Before you book three weeks in Beirut or Yugoslavia, you might want to get some advice from the State Department. (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Painters and Sculptors: Money for Your Work
(202) 501-1256
New federal buildings have to set aside a portion of construction and renovation budgets for art work. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Paternity Testing
See Dead Beat Dads
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Peace Corps Volunteering
Peace Corps
1555 Nilson Boulevard
Room 701
Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 235-9191
Want to see Prague and Budapest but can't afford it? The Peace Corps has sent hundreds to Eastern Europe. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Pension Protection Guides for Employees
Public Affairs
Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation
2020 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 778-8840
Know your rights about pensions, including the federal program that insures certain plans. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Pesticides Hotline
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
Texas Tech University
Thompson Hall, Room 5129
Lubbock, TX 79430 (800) 858-7378
Need to know how to safely handle and use certain pesticides in your garden? Call the Environmental Protection Agency at the above number. (See the chapter on Environment and Nature.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Plant Care Answer Line
Horto-Line (202) 576-7597
Why is your bonsai dying? Do dandelions have any medicinal use? How do you grow your own herbs? (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Plant and Lawn Workshops
You've decided you don't want a yellow lawn again this year. Call your local County Cooperative Extension Service for free expertise. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Polar Expeditions for Civilians
Ice Operations
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593 (202) 267-1450
Need to go to the South Pole to write your next book? (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Police Radar Guns
See Radar Buster Reports
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Polygraph Testing Rights
(202) 523-7640
Before you agree to taking a lie detector test at your job, you should know the law that prohibits its use. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Prescription Drugs for Free
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association
1100 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005 (800) 726-7504
If you have to choose between eating and taking a much-needed medication, then you might be able to get your drug prescription filled free of charge directly from the drug company. Call the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association for a directory of drug companies that participate. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Presidential Birthday cards
See Birthday Cards
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Prospecting for Gold
The Bureau of Mines publishes a free guide on prospecting for gold. Contact your local library and ask for Information Circular (IC) 8517. This publication can also be found in Federal Depositories, on many university campuses. (See the chapter on Business and Industry.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Puerto Rico on Uncle Sam
VISTA
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4824
Always wanted to spend time in Puerto Rico but couldn't afford it? Volunteer to fight poverty there and Uncle Sam will pay you to go for a year and even forgive a portion of your student loans. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Radar Buster Reports: Beating a Speeding Ticket
Office of Law Enforcement Standards
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Building 225, Room A-323
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (301) 975-2757
Busted for speeding? A report on the reliability of police radar might be what you're looking for. (See the chapter on Science and Technology.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Radon Gas Leaks
Radon Division
ANR464
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460 (800) SOS-RADON
For information on how to get your home tested for radon and locating a contractor to make any necessary repairs, call the above number. (See the chapter on Environment and Nature.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Rental Rates Across the U.S.
Valuation Branch
Multi-Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0624
Negotiating a rental agreement and think the landlord is asking too much? Show him or her what the government thinks the place should go for. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
* Scholarships and Internships
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3121
Millions of dollars are available to students each year in the form of fellowships and scholarships. Write your member of congress and ask for a copy of Info-Pack Internships and Fellowships (#IP0631) or call the above number. (See the chapter on Education.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Second Surgical Opinion Line
Health Care Financing Administration
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201 (800) 638-6833
Just maybe you don't need a hysterectomy or your gall bladder removed. If you're on Medicare or Medicaid, you can get help with a second opinion. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Small Business Loans
Answer Desk
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (800) 827-5722
Everything you needed to know and more about starting and running your own small business. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Small Business Mentors
Answer Desk
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (800) 827-5722
Need some free marketing advice or accounting help? A retired business executive will help. (See the chapter on Small Business and Entrepreneuring.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Smoking: Free Help to Quit
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
Everything you need to know about smoking and how to quit, new research, local programs, and more. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Space Camp for Kids and Adults
U.S. Space Camp
P.O. Box 070015
Huntsville, AL 35807-7015 (800) 637-7223
Astronaut training, rocketry classes, simulated space missions, and everything. (See the chapter on Education.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Space Photos
EROS Data Center
Sioux Falls, SD 57198 (605) 594-6511
What does Montana look like from space? How about Sheboygan? You can buy it and hang it on your wall. (See the chapter on Weather and Maps.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Star Gazer Hotline
(202) 357-2000
When is Jupiter next visible? The next eclipse? Find out the latest astronomical news. (See the chapter on Science and Technology.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Stock Broker Complaint Line
Consumer Affairs
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Mail Stop 2-6
450 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 272-7440
Your broker drained your account and blew it in Las Vegas? The SEC can help. (See the chapter on Investments and Financial Services.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Student Loans Forgiven
VISTA
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4824
If you join Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and work to help the poor for a year, you can have a portion of your student loans forgiven; up to 50%, if you stay in for three years. (See the chapter on Your Community.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Student Loan Hotline
Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044 (800) 333-4636
Interested in finding out what federal financial aid is available for college? (See the chapter on Education.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Summer Jobs in Conservation
Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Personnel
1621 N. Kent
Rosslyn, VA 22209 (703) 235-8102
Office of Human Resources
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Resources
1550 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 353-2505
The Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service hire teens during the summer for conservation work on public lands. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Summer Jobs: Thousands for Teens and Older
Job Information Center
P.O. Box 14179
Office of Personnel Management
WEC, Room 1425
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 606-2575
Each summer the federal government hires thousands of kids across the U.S. Apply before April 15. (See the chapter on Careers and Workplace.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Tax Preparation Courses Free to All
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW
Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-1040
The Internal Revenue Service will train you to prepare returns in return for helping others who need tax help. (See the chapter on Taxes.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Teenage Business Loans
See Business Loans for Teens
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Term Papers: 10,000 Free for the Asking
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
By writing your member of Congress, you can get a research paper written on practically any subject on current events. (See the chapter on Current Events and Homework.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Travel Emergency Center
Citizen Emergency Center
Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5225
Did your father go to Spain and not return? Need to get money to your son who's homeless in Paris? (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Treasury Securities Info-Line
Public Affairs
U.S. Savings Bond Division
U.S. Department of Treasury
800 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 874-4000
What's a T-Bill? Is it different from a Savings Bond? Can I buy one and avoid paying a broker a commission? (See the chapter on Investments and Financial Services.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Turkey Cooking Hotline
Meat and Poultry Hotline (202) 720-3333
Just how long should you cook a thirteen pound turkey to make sure it's safe to eat? The U.S. Department of Agriculture knows. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Unconventional Cancer Treatments
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)
Health Program
U.S. Congress
Washington, DC 20515-8025 (202) 228-6590
OTA is studying the safety, effectiveness, and availability of new, unconventional cancer treatments. (See the chapter on Health and Medicine.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Urban Homesteading Program
Willing to live in a run-down city neighborhood if you can get a house for $250 and agree to fix it up? Call your regional U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development office or County Housing Community Development Office for details. (See the chapter on Housing and Real Estate.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Videos and Films: 8,000 From Uncle Sam
National Audiovisual Center
Multi-Media Publications
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
Looking for a video on prospecting, worker safety, or even concentration camps? Try the National Audiovisual Center. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Virgin Islands Vacation
VISTA
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4824
Camp out at the National Park on the Virgin Islands for a fraction of what a hotel there costs. If you want to spend a whole year there on Uncle Sam, join VISTA and request to be sent there to work on eliminating poverty. (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Watergate Tapes and Trial Transcripts
Nixon Materials Project Staff
National Archives
Washington, DC 20408 (703) 756-6498
Want to hear Nixon, Haldeman, and Ehrlichman cooking up a conspiracy? Transcripts of tapes available, too. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Wildlife Refuges: National Guide
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The ultimate animal watcher's vacation idea: tour some National Wildlife Refuges. Ask for National Wildlife Refuges: A Visitor's Guide. (See the chapter on Vacations and Business Travel.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Writers: Free Grants to Create
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5400
Starving writer? The National Endowment for the Arts gives out millions in grants each year. (See the chapter on Arts and Humanities.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
* Woodsy Owl Cleanup For Kids
Doris Nance, Forest Service
Forest Program Youth Project
Woodsy Owl
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (202) 205-1785
Give a hoot, show kids how to not pollute with stickers, coloring sheets, patches, and song sheets. (See the chapter on Environment and Nature.)
Info-Power Greatest Hits
Free Help in Finding A Free Expe
* See also Experts Chapter
Not only is the world full of experts who are willing to help resolve your information problems for free, there are organizations whose sole mission is to put you in touch with these specialists. Here is a list of some of these clearinghouses arranged by subject area. Don't forget to use the Experts Chapter, which includes the names and phone numbers of experts who specialize in everything from aquaculture to zinc. Remember that these experts spend their lives studying specific areas and are waiting to help you for free. Just keep in mind that a polite, courteous phone attitude can do wonders.
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* Agriculture and Commodities
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 413A
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4623
A staff of research specialists are available to provide specific answers or direct you to an expert in any agricultural-related topic.
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Boulevard
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 (301) 504-5755
This library serves as an information clearinghouse.
National Agricultural Statistics Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture, NAS
14th and Independence Avenue SW
Room 4117 S. Bldg.
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-3896
ASS provides contacts for agricultural production, stocks, prices and other data.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Arts and Entertainment
Performing Arts Library
John F. Kennedy Center
Washington, DC 20566 (202) 707-6245
This center which works jointly with the Library of Congress offers reference services on any aspect of the performing arts.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Best and Worst Industries and Companies
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-2000
Over 100 analysts monitor all the major industries in the U.S. and the companies within these industries ranging from athletic products to truck trailers.
Office of Industries
U.S. International Trade Commission
500 E Street SW, Room 504
Washington, DC 20436 (202) 205-3296
Experts analyze impact of world trade on U.S. industries ranging from audio components to x-ray apparatus.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Business Advice
Roadmap Program
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-3176
Roadmap Program provides reference services on all aspects of commerce and business.
Library
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5511
This library also provides reference services on all aspects of business.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Country Experts
Country Officers
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-4000
Hundreds of experts are available to provide current political, economic, and other background information on the country they study. Call to ask for the number of a specific country officer.
U.S. Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-2000
Teams of experts from these regions can provide information on marketing and business practices for every country in the world.
Agricultural and Trade Analysis Division
Economics Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave.
Washington, DC 20005-4788 (202) 720-8732
This office provides information on agricultural-related aspects of foreign countries.
Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS)
Information Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-9461
FAS provides data on world crops, agricultural policies, and markets.
Division of International Minerals
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of Interior
810 7th Street, NW, MS 5205
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9666
Foreign country experts monitor all aspects of foreign mineral industries.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Crime
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
National Institute of Justice
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500
Database and reference service provide bibliographies and expertise free or sometimes for a nominal fee.
Uniform Crime Reporting Section
U.S. Department of Justice
409 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-3000
Statistics are available on eight major crimes against person and property.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Demographics, Economic and Industry Statistics
Data Users Service Division
Bureau of the Census
Customer Service
Washington, DC 20233 (301) 763-4100
Staff will guide you to the billions of dollars worth of taxpayer supported data.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Economics: National, Regional and International
Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 523-0777
This is the first place to call for economic data.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208-1235 (202) 708-5366
A network of 16 information clearinghouses that identify literature, experts, audiovisuals, funding, etc.
Educational Information Branch
U.S. Department of Education/OERI
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208 (800) 424-1616
Hotline provides referrals to other information sources on any aspect of education.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Energy
National Energy Information Center
U.S. Department of Energy
1F048 Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8800
This office provides general reference services on U.S. Department of Energy data.
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service
PO Box 8900
Silver Spring, MD 20907 (800) 523-2929
Free help on how to save energy as well as information on solar, wind, or any other aspect of renewable energy.
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information
PO Box 62
Oak Ridge, TN 37831 (615) 576-1301
This office provides research and other information services on all energy related topics.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Health
ONHIC
National Health Information Center
PO Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167 in MD
For leads to both public and private sector health organizations, research centers and universities.
National Center for Health Statistics
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
6525 Belcrest Rd., Room 1064
Presidential Building
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8500
This clearinghouse can provide data on any aspect of health.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Housing
Library and Information Services Center
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2370
This library provides information on all aspects of housing and staff will direct you to a program which meets your needs.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Import and Export Statistics
Foreign Trade Reference Room
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-2185
This library can provide data on many aspects of U.S. trade.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Metals and Minerals
Division of Mineral Commodities (Domestic)
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9450
Dozens of commodity specialists collect, analyze, and disseminate information on the adequacy and availability of the mineral base for the national economy.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Prices, Employment, Productivity And
Living Conditions Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
There are subject specialists in such areas as plant closings, labor force projections, producer price indexes, work stoppages.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* World Import and Export Statistics
World Trade Statistics
U.S. Department of Commerce
Room 2233, Herbert Hoover Building
14th and Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5242
This is place for numbers concerning trade for most countries.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
General Sources
These three offices are the places to get help in locating experts in government as well as the private sector and trade associations.
* Associations
Information Central
American Society of Association Executives
1575 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 626-2723
If you cannot find a relevant association after referring to Gale's Encyclopedia of Associations (which is available in most libraries) this organization will help find the right one.
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* Government Experts
Federal Information Center
P.O. Box 600
Cumberland, MD 21501-0600 (301) 722-9000
Centers are located throughout the country and the staff will find you an expert in the government on most any topic.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
* Technical Research
Science and Technology Division
Reference Section, Library of Congress
1st and Independence, SE
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5639
This reference section offers both free and fee-based reference and bibliographic services.
Free Help in Finding A Free Expert
State Starting Places For Findin
If you have trouble locating the exact office you need from the listings elsewhere in the book, this is the section for you. The first place you should start is with State Information Offices listed below. The operators at these offices are normally trained to handle information requests from people who don't know where to go within the state bureaucracy. If you are not successful, try either or both of the other offices listed.
or both of the other offices listed.
State Starting Places For Finding Experts
Governor's Office
Because the responsibilities of various state offices often overlap, it may be helpful to begin your data search by contacting the state governor's office. While every state has a central switchboard to field inquiries regarding state business, the number is usually helpful only if you already know which agency is responsible for gathering and interpreting the information you are after. If you are hazy in this regard, the state governor's office will certainly know the appropriate agency department and, if you are lucky, even the name of the special contact person to call.
State Starting Places For Finding Experts
State Library
A vast amount of research information is available from the state library. After all, it is the official repository of state agency documents and the first place to start if you want to do all of the footwork yourself. In addition, most state libraries also shelve copies of federal government documents and publications.
State libraries are paid for with tax dollars and are open to the public. Collections usually include state legal codes, state historical documents, archival records, genealogy type information, business and economic records, statistical abstracts and annual reports.
In each library these is generally a government information person who can provide telephone and personal assistance to researchers. In addition, there is often a staff specialist to help with statistical questions.
The following is a list of state operators, librarians, and governor's offices.
State Starting Places For Finding Experts
3 3 State Information and Governor's Offices
Alabama
State Information: (205) 242-8000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, Statehouse, 11 South Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 242-7100.
State Library: Alabama Public Library Service, 6030 Monticello Drive, Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 277-7330.
Alaska
State Information: (907) 465-2111
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 110001, Juneau, AK 99811; (907) 465-3500.
State Library: Libraries and Museums, P.O. Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811-0571; (907) 465-2920.
Arizona
State Information: (602) 542-4900
Governor's Office: Office of Office of the Governor, 1700 West Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-4331.
State Library: Department of Library Archives and Public Records, State Capitol, Room 442, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-4159.
Arkansas
State Information: (501) 682-3000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol Building, Room 250, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 682-2345.
State Library: Arkansas State Library, 1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 682-1527.
California
State Information: (916) 322-9900
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 445-2841.
State Library: California State Library, Library and Courts Building, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 654-0261.
Colorado
State Information: (303) 866-5000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 136 State Capitol Building, Denver, CO 80203-1792; (303) 866-2471.
State Library: Colorado State Library, 201 East Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203; (303) 866-4799.
Connecticut
State Information: (203) 240-0222
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, Executive Chambers, Room 202, Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4840.
State Library: Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06115; (203) 566-3056.
Delaware
State Information: (302) 739-4000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, Tatnall Bldg., William Penn Street, Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-4101.
State Library: Delaware State Library, 43 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-4748.
District of Columbia
Information: (202) 727-1000
Mayor's Office: Executive Office of the Mayor, 441 4th NW, Room 1100, 1 Judiciary Square, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-2980.
Central Library: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-1101.
Florida
State Information: (904) 488-1234
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001; (904) 488-4441.
State Library: Florida State Library, R.A. Gray Building, 500 Bruno St., Tallahassee, FL 32399; (904) 487-2651.
Georgia
State Information: (404) 656-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 203 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-1776.
State Library: Georgia State Library, 156 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 656-2462.
Hawaii
State Information: (808) 548-6222
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 548-5420.
State Library: Hawaii State Library, 478 South King St., Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 548-4775.
Idaho
State Information: (208) 334-2411
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-2100.
State Library: Idaho State Library, 325 West State St., Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-5124.
Illinois
State Information: (217) 782-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Springfield, IL 62706; (217) 782-6830.
State Library: Illinois State Library, 300 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62701; (217) 782-7848.
Indiana
State Information: (317) 232-1000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, 100 N. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-4567.
State Library: Indiana State Library, 140 North Senate, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-3675.
State Information: (515) 281-5011
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5211.
State Library: Iowa State Library, East 12th and Grand Streets, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-4118.
Kansas
State Information: (913) 296-0111
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3232.
State Library: Kansas State Library, State House, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3296.
Kentucky
State Information: (502) 564-3130
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol Building, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-2611.
State Library: Kentucky State Library, 700 Capitol Ave., #200, Frankfort, KY 40601-3489; (502) 564-4848.
Louisiana
State Information: (504) 342-6600
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 94004, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 342-7015.
State Library: Louisiana State Library, P.O. Box 131, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; (504) 342-4923.
Maine
State Information: (207) 582-9500
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House Station 1, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 287-3531.
State Library: Maine State Library, State House, Station 83, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 287-5600.
Maryland
State Information: (410) 974-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, Annapolis, MD 21404; (410) 974-3901.
State Library: Maryland State Archives, Hall of Records, 350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21404; (410) 974-3914.
Massachusetts
State Information: (617) 722-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, Boston, MA 02133; (617) 727-3600.
State Library: 341 State Street, Boston, MA 02133; (617) 727-2590.
Michigan
State Information: (517) 373-1837
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol Building, Lansing, MI 48913; (517) 373-3400.
State Library: Michigan State Library, 717 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-5400.
Minnesota
State Information: (612) 296-6013
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 130 State Capitol, St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-3391.
State Library: Legislative Reference Library, State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-3398.
Mississippi
State Information: (601) 359-1000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 139, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-3150.
State Library: Department of Archives and History Library, P.O. Box 571, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-6850.
Missouri
State Information: (314) 751-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, P.O. Box 720, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0720; (314) 751-3222.
State Library: Missouri State Library, P.O. Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387; (314) 751-3615.
Montana
State Information: (406) 444-2511
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3111.
State Library: Montana State Library, 1515 East 6th Ave., Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3115.
Nebraska
State Information: (402) 471-2311
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, P.O. Box 94848, Lincoln, NE 68509-4848; (402) 471-2244.
State Library: Nebraska State Library, P.O. Box 98910, Lincoln, NE 68509-8910; (402) 471-3189.
Nevada
State Information: (702) 687-5000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol Bldg., Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-5670.
State Library: Nevada State Library, 100 Sewart St., Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-5160.
New Hampshire
State Information: (603) 271-1110
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2121.
State Library: New Hampshire State Library, 20 Park St., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2394.
New Jersey
State Information: (609) 292-2121
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 125 West State St., State House, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-6000.
State Library: New Jersey State Library, State House Annex, CN 520, Trenton, NJ; (609) 292-6220.
New Mexico
State Information: (505) 827-4011
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol Building, Santa Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-3000.
Governor's Office: State Library: New Mexico State Library, 325 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-3800.
New York
State Information: (518) 474-2121
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224; (518) 474-5355.
State Library: New York State Library, Empire State Plaza, Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230; (518) 474-5355.
North Carolina
State Information: (919) 733-1110
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603; (919) 733-5811.
State Library: North Carolina State Library, 109 East Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27611; (919) 733-2570.
North Dakota
State Information: (701) 224-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2200.
State Library: North Dakota State Library, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2490.
State Information: (614) 466-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State House, Columbus, OH 43215; (614) 466-3555.
State Library: Ohio State Library, 65 South Front St., Columbus, OH 43266; (614) 644-7061.
Oklahoma
State Information: (405) 521-1601
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 212 State Capitol, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2342.
State Library: Oklahoma State Library, 200 N.E. 18th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2502.
Oregon
State Information: (503) 378-3131
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 254 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-3100.
State Library: Oregon State Library, State Library Building, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-4274.
Pennsylvania
State Information: (717) 787-2121
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 225 Main Capitol Bldg., Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-5962.
State Library: Pennsylvania State Library, P.O. Box 1601, Harrisburg, PA 17105; (717) 787-5718.
Rhode Island
State Information: (401) 277-2000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 222 State House, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2080.
State Library: Rhode Island State Library, Room 208, State House, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2473.
South Carolina
State Information: (803) 734-1000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 11369, Columbia, SC 29211; (803) 734-9818.
State Library: South Carolina State Library, P.O. Box 11469, Columbia, SC 29225; (803) 734-8666.
South Dakota
State Information: (605) 773-3011
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3212.
State Library: South Dakota State Library, 500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3131.
Tennessee
State Information: (615) 741-3011
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Nashville, TN 37219; (615) 741-2001.
State Library: Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37243; (615) 741-2764.
Texas
State Information: (512) 463-4630
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711; (512) 463-2000.
State Library: Texas State Library, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711; (512) 463-5455.
State Information: (801) 538-3000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, Room 210, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, UT 84114; (801) 538-1000.
State Library: Utah State Library, 2150 South 300 West, Suite 16, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; (801) 466-5888.
Vermont
State Information: (802) 828-1110
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-0101; (802) 828-3333.
State Library: Vermont State Library, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-0601; (802) 828-3261.
Virginia
State Information: (804) 786-0000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23212; (804) 786-2211.
State Library: Virginia State Library, 11th St and Capitol Square, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 786-8929.
Washington
State Information: (206) 753-5000
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, Legislative Building, Olympia, WA 98504; (206) 753-6780.
State Library: Washington State Library, Capitol Campus, Mail Stop AJ-11, Olympia, WA 98504; (206) 753-5590.
West Virginia
State Information: (304) 558-3456
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, Main Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305; (304) 558-2000.
State Library: West Virginia State Library, Cultural Center, Charleston, WV 25305; (304) 558-2041.
Wisconsin
State Information: (608) 266-2211
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, 115 E. Capitol, Madison, WI 53702; (608) 266-1212.
State Library: State Historical Society, 816 State St., Madison, WI 53706; (608) 264-6534.
Wyoming
State Information: (307) 777-7011
Governor's Office: Office of the Governor, State Capitol, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7434.
State Library: Wyoming State Library, Supreme Court Building, 23rd and Capitol, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7283.
State Starting Places For Finding Experts
Federal Public Information Offic
Most every federal department, agency, and commission has a special staff to respond to inquiries from the public and the press. These public information offices are particularly helpful in providing details about new programs, proposed legislation, data, statistics, reports and other materials. Keep in mind that the public information office may not be aware or may not be in a position to share with you information that has not be officially released by the government agency. The policy of each office differs; some public information offices like many at the National Institutes of Health tend to offer to send photocopies of medical article abstracts and also provide the names and phone numbers of experts and NIH researchers. If others are reluctant to suggest whom you should talk with and, in this case, refer to the relevant chapter in Info-Power and place some calls to other offices within the agency or department.
thin the agency or department.
Federal Public Information Offices
* Legislative Branch
The U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20511
(202) 224-3121
The U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 224-3121
Architect of the Capitol
U.S. Capitol Building, Room SB15
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1200
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 First Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 225-8333
General Accounting Office
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20548
(202) 512-3000
Government Printing Office
710 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20401
(202) 512-0000
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540
(202) 707-5000
Office of Technology Assessment
U.S. Congress
Washington, DC 20510-8025
(202) 224-8996
Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D Sts., SW
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 226-2621
Copyright Royalty Tribunal
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 918
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 606-4400
Federal Public Information Offices
* Judicial Branch
Supreme Court of the U.S.
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543
(202) 479-3000
U.S. Court of International Trade
1 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212) 264-2814
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
1 Columbus Circle, NE, Room G255
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 273-2800
U.S. Claims Court
717 Madison Place, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 219-9657
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
450 E. St., NW
Washington, DC 20442
(202) 272-1448
Office of Policy Development
10th and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4258
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2000
U.S. Tax Court
400 2nd St., NW
Washington, DC 20217
(202) 606-8751
Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals
801 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 625
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 535-3390
Administrative Office of the United States Court of Appeals
717 Madison Place, NW
Washington, DC 20439
(202) 633-6550
Federal Judicial Center
1 Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 273-4000
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* Executive Branch
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1414
Office of Management and Budget
Room 249, Old Executive Office Bldg.
17th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-3080
Council of Economic Advisers
Room 314
Old Executive Office Bldg.
17th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 395-5084
National Security Council
Old Executive Office Bldg.
17th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 395-4974
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
600 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 395-3230
Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-5750
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Old Executive Office Bldg.
Room 431
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 395-7347
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Executive Office of the President
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 467-9800
National Critical Materials Council
810 7th St., NW
Mailstop 1100
Washington, DC 20241
(202) 501-3737
Office of Administration
725 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-6963
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Old Executive Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20501
(202) 456-2326
Federal Public Information Offices
Departments
* Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-8732
Small Community and Rural Development
Farmers Home Administration
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 5037-S
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-4323
Rural Development Administration
USDA RDA
Attn. LAPIS
Room 5423
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 690-2394
Rural Electrification Administration
Room 4042-S
14th and Independence, Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-1255
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 254-8460
Marketing and Inspection Services
Agricultural Cooperative Service
P.O. Box 96576
Washington, DC 20090-6576
(202) 720-2556
Agricultural Marketing Service
P.O. Box 96456
Room 3510, South
Washington, DC 20090-6456
(202) 720-8999
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
P.O. Box 96464
Washington, DC 20090-6464
(202) 720-3861
Food Safety and Inspection Service
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-7943
Packers and Stockyards Administration
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 3039
Washington, DC 20250-2800
(202) 720-7051
Food and Consumer Services
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 305-2276
Human Nutrition Information Service
6505 Bellcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 436-7725
Office of the Consumer Advisor
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 240-E
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-3975
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
3702 South Bldg.
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 720-5237
Commodity Credit Corporation
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 4521-S
Washington, DC 20250-1000
(202) 720-3448
Foreign Agricultural Service
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 213-A
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-3448
Office of International Corporation and Development
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 3002
Washington, DC 20250-4300
(202) 690-1800
Science and Education
Agricultural Research Service
14th and Independence Ave., SW
302A Administration Bldg.
Washington, DC 20520-2201
(202) 720-3656
Cooperative State Research Service
14th and Independence Ave., SW
305A Administration Bldg.
Washington, DC 20250-2201
(202) 720-4423
USDA Extension Service
Room 3328 South
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-0900
(202) 720-3029
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
(301) 504-5248
Natural Resources and Environment
Forest Service
201 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 205-1760
Soil Conservation Service
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 205-0027
Economic Research Service
1301 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 219-0515
National Agricultural Statistics Service
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 5829
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-4020
Office of Energy
USDA/OE
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 438A Administration Bldg.
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-2634
World Agricultural Outlook Board
Room 5143 South
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-3800
(202) 720-6030
Economics Management Staff
1301 New York Ave., NW
Room 228
Washington, DC 20005-4789
(202) 219-0504
Graduate School, U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 1103
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 690-4280
Sources of Information for the Department of Agriculture
Contracts and Small Business Activities
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 1550 South Building
Washington, DC 20250
Films
Office of Public Affairs
Room 1614 South
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-1300
(202) 720-6072
Waste and Fraud Hotline
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(800) 424-9121
Speakers
Office of Public Liaison
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 112A Administration Bldg.
Washington, DC 20250-1320
(202) 720-2798
USDA Locator
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-8732
Public Affairs
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 112A Administration Bldg.
Washington, DC 20250-1320
(202) 720-2798
Freedom of Information Office
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Room 536-A
Washington, DC 20250-1300
(202) 720-8164
Rural Information Center
National Agricultural Library
Room 304
10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705
(800) 633-7701
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Commerce
Herbert C. Hoover Bldg.
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-2000
Office of the Secretary
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5422
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-2112
Competitive Assessment and Business Policy
Office of Business Analysis
HCHB Room 4885
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-1986
Minority Business Development Agency
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 6707
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-1936
Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
(301) 763-7662
Office of Census Publications
Washington, DC 20233
(301) 763-4100
Bureau of Economic Analysis
1401 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 523-0777
Bureau of Export Administration
Room HCHB 3895
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 377-2721
Economic Development Administration
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7810
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 377-5113
International Trade Administration
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 3414
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-3808
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Room 5230
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-2985
NOAA Publications
NOAA Central Library
6009 Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 443-8330
Patent and Trademark Office
Commission of Patents and Trademarks
Washington, DC 20231
(703) 305-8341
Technology Administration
Room 4824
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-3037
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001
(301) 975-2758
NIST Publications
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-3058
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4650
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1863
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-3811
Sources of Information for the Department of Commerce
Age and Citizenship Information
Bureau of the Census
P.O. Box 1545
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
(812) 285-5314
Public Affairs
Room 5058
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-4901
Locator
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 377-2000
Publications
Office of Secretary
Publications Division
Room 2830B
14th and Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-2108
Freedom of Information Office
Room 6020
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-4115
Fraud and Waste Hotline
Office of Inspector General
P.O. Box 612
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
(800) 424-5197
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Defense
Army Public Affairs Office
Defense Intelligence Agency
Attention: Executive Services Office
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20340-1038
(703) 614-7039
Naval Public Affairs Office
Defense Intelligence Agency
Pentagon, 2E340
Washington, DC 20350
(703) 697-6724
Publications Office
Office of the Asst. Secretary of Defense
(Public Affairs)
Directorate for Public Communications
Room 2 Echo 777
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1400
(703) 697-5737
Freedom of Information Office
Office of the Asst. Sect. for Defense
Chief, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Division
Crystal Square II, Suite 201
1725 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 697-1182
Locator
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350
(703) 545-6700
Defense Hotline
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1900
(800) 424-9098
American Forces Information Service
601 N. Fairfax St.
Suite 311
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 274-4839
DOD Dependent Schools
2461 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22331-1100
(703) 325-0885
Office of Civilian Health and Medical
Program of the Uniformed Services
Aurora, CO 80045-6900
(303) 361-8606
Office of Civilian Health and Medical
Program of the Uniformed Services
Defense Medical Systems Support Center
5109 Leesburg Pike
Skyline 6
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 756-2530
Office of Economic Adjustment
400 Army Navy Drive
Room 200
Arlington, VA 22202-2884
(703) 697-9155
Washington Headquarters Service
Office of Secretary of Defense
Room 3D972
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1155
(703) 695-4436
Department of the Air Force
Secretary of the Air Force
Freedom of Information Office
SAF/AAIS (FOIA)
Room 4A1088C
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
(703) 697-8120
Department of the Army
Office of Chief of Public Affairs
Attn: SAPA-PCD
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310
(703) 614-0739
Office of the Secretary of the Army
Room 3E718
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-0101
(703) 695-3211
United States Army Forces Command
Office of Public Affairs
Attn: FCPA
Ft. McPherson, GA 30330-6000
(404) 669-5607
United States Army Material Command
5001 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22333-0001
(703) 274-9625
United States Army Information Systems Command
Headquarters
USAISC
Ft. Huachuca, AZ 85613-5000
(602) 538-6161
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
Headquarters
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
(703) 706-1232
United States Army Health Service Command
Headquarters
Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234
(512) 221-6313
United States Army Criminal Investigation Command
Dept of Army
5611 Columbia Pike
CIOP-PPMN
Falls Church, VA 22041-5015
(703) 756-1232
Military Traffic Management Command
5611 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-5050
(703) 756-1724
United States Army Military District of Washington
Building 32
Ft. McNair
Washington, DC 20319
(202) 475-0565
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Chief of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attn CECS
Washington, DC 20314-1000
(202) 272-0001
Department of the Navy
Public Affairs Office
Secretary of the Navy
Washington, DC 20350-1000
(703) 697-7491
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
2451 Crystal Park 5
Washington, DC 20363-5200
703-602-8768
Supply Systems
Room 1C247
Pentagon
Arlington, VA 20330-6345
(703) 697-0812
Strategic Systems
Air Force Programs
HQ USAF/SCMS
1250 Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1250
(703) 614-6407
Naval Computer and Tele-communications Command
4401 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20394-5460
(202) 282-0356
Office of the Asst. Sect. for Defense
Freedom of Information Office
Room 2C757
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1400
(703) 697-3078
Naval Inspector General
Washington Navy Yard
Building 200
Washington, DC 20374-5006
(202) 433-2000
Judge Advocate General
200 Stovall St.
Alexandria, VA 22332-2400
(703) 614-7420
Comptroller
Room 4E768
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-1000
(703) 697-2325
Auditor General
5611 Columbia Pike
Room 506B Nassas Bldg.
Falls Church, VA 22041-5080
(703) 756-2117
Office of Information
Chief of Information
Pentagon
Room 2E340
Washington DC 20350-1200
(703) 697-6724
Chief of Naval Research
800 North Quincy St.
Suite 907
Arlington, VA 22217-5660
(703) 696-4258
Personnel Boards
801 N. Randolph St.
Suite 907
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 696-4356
Naval Records
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Office of the Files
PERS 313C1 REC
2 Navy Annex
Washington DC 20370-3130
(703) 614-1315
Naval Air Systems Command
Commander of Naval Air Systems
Washington, DC 20361-0001
(703) 692-2260
Naval Sea Systems Command
Office of the Commander
2531 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA22242-5160
(703) 602-3328
Naval Personnel
Navy Annex
Federal Bldg., #2
S/HHRO
Washington, DC 20370-5000
(703) 614-1271
Naval Medicine
23 and E Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20372-5120
(202) 653-1327
Oceanographer of the Navy
Chief of Naval Operations (N096)
U.S. Naval Observatory
3450 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20392-5421
(202) 653-1295
Naval Space Command
Building 180
Bahlgren, VA 22448-5170
(703) 663-7841
Legal Services
Judge Advocates Office
200 Stovall St.
Alexandria, VA 22332-2400
(703) 325-9820
Naval Security Group Command
Office of the Commander
3801 Nebraska Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20393-5442
(202) 282-0272
Intelligence Command
Office of Inspector General
Code OCA
4301 Suitland Road
Washington, DC 20395
(301) 763-3557
Naval Investigative Service
901 M St., SE
Building 111
Washington, DC 20388
(202) 433-9323
Chief of Naval Education and Training
250 Dallas St.
Pensacola, FL 32508-5220
(904) 452-4858
United States Marine Corps
Office of Public Affairs (PA)
Washington, DC 20380-0001
(703) 614-2344
United States Naval Academy
117 DeCater Road
Annapolis, MD 20412-5018
(800) 638-9156
Defense Agencies
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
3701 N. Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22203-1714
(703) 696-2444
Defense Commissary Agency
Bldg. 11200
Ft. Lee, VA 23801-6300
(804) 734-2227
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Cameron Station
Alexandria, VA 22304-6178
(703) 274-6785
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
1931 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22240-5291
(703) 607-2616
Defense Information Systems Agency
701 S. Courthouse Road
Arlington, VA 22204-2199
(703) 692-9012
Defense Intelligence Agency
Public Liaison Office
Washington, DC 20340
(703) 695-0071
Defense Investigative Service
1340 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314-1651
(202) 475-0966
Defense Legal Services Agency
1600 Defense
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1600
(703) 695-3341
Defense Logistics Agency
Cameron Station
Alexandria, VA 22304-6100
(703) 274-6521
Defense Mapping Agency
8613 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 285-9368
Defense Security Assistance Agency
Office of the Director
Pentagon
Room 4E841
Washington, DC 20301-2800
(703) 695-3291
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Road
Ft. George G. Mead
Washington, DC 20755-6000
(301) 688-6524
On-Site Inspection Agency
Dulles International Airport
Washington, DC 20041-0498
(703) 742-4326
Strategic Defense Initiative Organization
Room 1E1081
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-7100
(703) 697-4040
Joint Service Schools
Defense Intelligence College
Washington, DC 20340-5485
(202) 373-4545
Defense Systems Management College
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5426
(703) 805-3360
National Defense University
National War College
Washington, DC 20319-6000
(202) 475-1776
National Defense University
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Ft. L.J. McNair
Washington, DC 20319
(202) 475-1832
Armed Forces Staff College
7800 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23511-1702
(804) 444-5302
National Defense University
Information Resource Management College
Ft. Mcnair
Washington, DC 20319-6000
(202) 287-9322
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 401-1576
Federally Sided Corporations
American Printing House for the Blind
P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
Howard University
2400 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-6100
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
P.O. Box 9887
Rochester, NY 14623-0887
(716) 475-6400
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-5000
Public Affairs
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Room 7A145
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-4940
Office of Nuclear Safety
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-2407
Office of Energy Research
ER-60, GTN
Washington, DC 20545
(301) 903-4944
Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-2661
Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy
Washington 20585
(301) 903-2617
Defense Programs
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-2295
Nuclear Energy
Office of Public Affairs
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20585
(202) 586-1941
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-9116
New Production Reactors
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-6456
National Energy Information Center
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-1181
Economic Regulatory Administration
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Room 5B148
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-4241
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
825 N. Capitol
Washington, DC 20426
(202) 208-0300
Power Administrations
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208
(503) 230-5101
Southeastern Power Administration
Samuel Elbert Bldg.
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-9917
Alaska Power Administration
2770 Sherwood Lane
Suite 2B
Juno, AK 99801-8545
(907) 586-7405
Southwestern Power Administration
P.O. Box 1619
Tulsa, OK 74101
(918) 581-7474
Western Area Power Administration
P.O. Box 3402
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 231-1513
Federal Public Information Offices
`,B,
* Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-0257
Administration on Aging
330 Independence Ave., SW
Suite 4661
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-0556
Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9200
Developmental Disabilities
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 690-6590
Native Americans
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 690-7776
Child Support Enforcement
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9373
Community Services
5th Floor, West
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9333
Program Support
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9238
Office of Information Systems Management
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 401-9257
Financial Management
370 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9238
Public Affairs
901 D St., SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9215
Refugee Resettlement
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9246
Office of Family Assistance
370 L'Enfant Promenade
Washington, DC 20447
(202) 401-9275
Public Health Service
1660 L St., NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 673-7700
Employment
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 17A07
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-6900
Films, Publications, and Other Information
Office of Communications
200 Independence Ave., SW
Room 721H
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 690-6867
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852-4908
(301) 227-8364
Grants Management
Executive Office
Suite 601
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 227-8447
Contracts
Executive Office Center
Suite 601
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 227-8443
Employment
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Suite 601
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 227-8443
Publications
P.O. Box 8547
Silver Spring, MD 20907
(800) 358-9295
Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration
Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 12-105
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-3875
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-4373
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Room 1005
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-6487
National Institute of Mental Health
Extramural Programs
Parklawn Bldg.
Room 17-C08
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-3877
Office for Substance Abuse Prevention
5515 Security Lane
Rockwall II Bldg.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 443-5266
Center For Substance Abuse Treatment
Rockwall II Bldg.
10th Floor
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-6501
Grants and Contracts
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-4147
Employment
Room 15C-12
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-5407
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Affairs Office
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-3286
Employment
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-3615
Films
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-2412
Publications
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-3534
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Mailstop E28
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-0727
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1544
Office of Consumer Affairs
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-3170
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
5600 Fishers Lane (MPN 1, Room 151)
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 295-8012
Center for Biologics Evaluations Evaluation and Research
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 496-3556
Division of Consumer Affairs and Center for Devices and Radiological Health
1901 Chapman Ave.
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-4190
Center for Veterinary Medicine
Metro Park North 2
7500 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 443-3450
Regional Operations
Office of Regulatory Affairs
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 1490
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1594
Consumer Activities
Room 1685
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-5006
Employment
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 759
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2234
Publications
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-3220
Freedom of Information Office
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 12A16
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1813
Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2086
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Room 7-05
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2320
Bureau of Health Professions
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2060
Bureau of Health Resources Development
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 1103
Parklawn Building
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1993
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Room 18-05
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2170
Employment
Room 14A-46
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-5460
Films
Room 1445
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2086
Office of Communications
Room 1445
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2086
Publications
Room 1445
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2086
Indian Health Service
Room 6-05
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1087
Employment
Room 4B-44
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-6520
Publications
12720 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-5860
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 6-35
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1397
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4000
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A29
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-6631
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Office of Communications and Public Information
Building 31, Room 4A21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4236
National Library of Medicine
Office of Inquiries
Building 38, Room 2S10
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Office of the Director
Building 31, Room 9A52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5741
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Office of Communications
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5717
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Office of the Director
Building 31, Room 2A20
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-2500
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders
Office of the Director
Building 31, Room 3C02
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 402-0495
National Institute of Dental Research
Office of the Director
Building 31, Room 2C27
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-6621
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Office of Communications
Building 101, Room A202
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 541-4580
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Office of Administrative Management
Building 928
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-7714
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Public Inquiries Section
Building 31, Room 8A06
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5751
National Eye Institute
Office of the Director
Building 31, Room 6A07
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-7425
National Institute on Aging
Office of Administrative Management
Building 31, Room 5C32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5345
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Office of the Director
Building 31, Room 4C32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4353
Clinical Center
Office of the Director
Building 10, Room 2C146
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-3227
Fogarty International Center
Building 31, Room B2C29
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4625
National Center for Human Genome Research
Building 38A, Room 605
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-0844
National Center for Nursing Research
Westwood Building
Room 754
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 594-9618
Division of Computer Research and Technology
Executive Office
Building 12A, Room 3025
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5206
National Center for Research Resources
Executive Office
Building 12A, Room 4003
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5605
Division of Research Grants
Executive Office
5333 Westbard Ave.
Westwood Building
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 594-7333
Contracts
Building 31, 1B03
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-6431
Employment
Office of Personnel Management
Building 1, Room B1-60
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4197
Commissioned Officer Program
Building 31, Room B3C24
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4212
Films
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6308
Publications
Editorial Operations Branch
Building 31, Room 2B03
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4143
Office of Communications
Building 31, Room 2B03
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-4143
Health Care Financing Administration
6325 Security Blvd.
364 East Highrise Building
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 966-3000
Contracts and Small Business Activities
Office of Grants
364 East Highrise Bldg.
6325 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 966-5157
Employment
634 Highrise Building
6325 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
(301) 966-5489
Publications
555 E. Highrise Building
6325 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 966-3215
Social Security Administration
Office of Public Affairs
4th Floor
Annex Bldg.
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
(410) 965-7700
Contracts and Small Business Activities
322 Altmeyer Building
Systems Planning and Integration
Room 322
Baltimore, MD 21235
(410) 965-5912
Reading Rooms
Room G-44
Altmeyer Building
Baltimore, MD 21235
(800)-2345-SSA
Employment
Personnel Office
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
(410) 965-4506
Publications
4th Floor
Annex Bldg.
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
(410) 965-7700
Speakers and Films
4th Floor
Annex Bldg.
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
(410) 965-7700
Sources of Information for Health and Human Services
Civil Rights Office
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-0403
(202) 863-0100 (Hotline)
Consumer Activities
1620 L St., NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 634-4310
Locator
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-0257
Publications
Room 5259
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-1142
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1422
HUD Hotline
Office of the Inspector General
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(800) 347-3735 or
(202) 708-4200
Program Areas
Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner
Room 9100
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410-8000
(202) 708-3600
Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development
Room 7100
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-2690
Assistant Secretary for Policy
Development and Research
Room 8100
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1600
Lead-Based Paint Abatement
and Poisoning Prevention
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 755-1785
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing
and Equal Opportunity
Room 5100
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-4252
Assistant Secretary for Public
and Indian Housing
Room 4100
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0950
Government National Mortgage Association
Room 6100
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0926
Locator
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1112
Contracts
Room 5272
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1290
Property Disposition Division
Room 9172
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0740
Employment
Room 2255
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0408
Program Information Center
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1420
Freedom of Information Act Requests
Room 10139
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-3054
Office of Public Affairs
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-0980
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-3171
Office of Inspector General
Mailstop 5341
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4356
Office of Hearings and Appeals
4015 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 235-3810
Bureaus:
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5634
Contracts
4401 N. Fairfax Dr.
Room 212
Arlington, 22203
(703) 358-1728
Office of Current Information
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5634
Publications
4401 N. Fairfax Dr.
Mailstop 130
Webb Building
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 358-1711
National Park Service
1849 C St., NW
Washington 20013-7127
(202) 208-6843
Contracts
Room 460
800 N. Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 523-0059
Employment
1849 C St., NW
Room 3323
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 208-5093
Publications
Harpers Ferry Historical Association
P.O. Box 197
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6881
Grants-in-Aid
800 N. Capitol St., NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 343-3700
United States Bureau of Mines
810 Seventh St., NW
Washington, DC 20241
(202) 501-9649
Contracts
Procurement Office
Mailstop 2140
810 Seventh St., NW
Washington, DC 20241
(202) 501-9256
Public Affairs
Mailstop 1040
810 Seventh St., NW
Washington, DC 20241
(202) 501-9649
Employment
Mailstop 2130
810 Seventh St., NW
Washington, DC 20241
(202) 501-9630
Publications
Publication Distributions
P.O. Box 18070
Cochrans Mill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 892-4338
United States Geological Survey
National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-4460
Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements
Office of Procurement and Contracts
205 National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-7373
Employment
215 National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-6131
Exhibits
Branch of Visual Service
790 National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-4357
Films
Branch of Visual Service
790 National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-4357
Distribution Branch
Box 25286
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-7477
New Media
119 National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-4460
Publications
Distribution Branch
Box 25286
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-7477
Water Data
National Water Data Exchange
421 National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092
(703) 648-5663
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-2719
Contracts
Procurement Branch
Office of Surface Mining
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 343-4865
Employment
Chief, Division of Personnel
Office of Surface Mining
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-2965
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Department of the Interior
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-7315
Contracts
Chief
Contracting and Grants Administration
Department of the Interior
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-2825
Employment
Personnel Office
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-2547
Reading Room
National Resources Library
Main Interior Building
Department of the Interior
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5815
Speakers and Films
Office of Public Affairs
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-7315
Public Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-7315
Minerals Management Service
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-3983
Public Affairs
Room 4213
1849 C St., NW
Washington, Dc 20240
(202) 208-3983
Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-3435
Contracts
Office of Procurement
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4843
Public Affairs
1849 C St., NW
Room 5600
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-3435
Small Business Activities
(for Western States except Oregon)
Office of Procurement
Building 50
Denver Federal Center
P.O. Box 25047
Denver, CO 80225-0047
(303) 969-6502
Bureau of Reclamation
Office of Public Affairs
Room 7640
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4662
Contracts
Office of Procurement
Building 67
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-6914
Employment
Personnel Office
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-3820
Publications
Office of Publications
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 236-6741
Speakers and Films
Office of Public Affairs
Room 7640
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4662
Office of Public Affairs
Room 7640
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4662
Sources of Information for the Department of the Interior
Contracts
Office of Acquisition and Property Management
1849 C St., NW
Mailstop 5512-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-6431
Departmental Museum
1849 C St., NW
Mailstop 5412-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4743
Employment
Office of Personnel
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-6761
Publications
Office of Printing and Publications
Mailstop 1307-MIB
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4841
Office of Public Affairs
Mailstop 7013
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-3171
Freedom of Information Office
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5342
Reading Room
Library Reading Room
Mailstop 1151
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5815
Locator
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-7220
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Justice
Constitution Ave. and Tenth St., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2000
Community Relations Service
Suite 330
5530 Friendship Blvd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 492-5929
Office for U.S. Trustees
Suite 700
901 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 307-1391
Divisions
Antitrust Division
FOIA Unit
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2692
Civil Division
Office of the Asst. Attorney General
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-3301
Civil Rights Division
Executive Officer
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-4224
Criminal Division
Office of the Asst. Attorney General
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2601
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Office of the Attorney General
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2701
Tax Division
Office of the Asst. Attorney General
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514- 2901
Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair
Employment Practices
P.O. Box 65490
Washington, DC 20035-5490
(800) 255-5490
Bureaus
Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20537
(202) 307-7977
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235
(202) 324-3000
Bureau of Prisons
320 First St., NW
Washington, DC 20534
(202) 307-3198
United States Marshal Service
600 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202-4210
(202) 307-9000
United States National Central Bureau-
International Criminal Police Organization
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 272-8383
Immigration and Naturalization
425 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 514-4316
Office of Justice Programs
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531
(202) 307-0781
Boards
Executive Office for Immigration Review
5107 Leesburg Pike
Suite 2400
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 305-0169
United States Parole Commission
5550 Friendship Blvd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 305-1171
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States
Office of the Chairman
Room 10000
601 D St., NW
Washington, DC 20579
(202) 208-7730
Sources of Information for the Department of Justice
Controlled Substances Act Registration
P.O. Box 28083
Central Station
Washington, DC 20038
(202) 307-7255
Employment
Personnel Management
Room 4311
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 653-6155
Reading Rooms
Bureau of Prisons
320 First St., NW
Washington, DC 20534
(202) 307-3029
Immigration and Naturalization
425 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 633-2761
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
5550 Friendship Blvd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(202) 492-5959
Board of Immigration Appeals
Suite 1609
5203 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22015
(202) 756-6183
National Institute of Justice
9th Floor
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531
(202) 307-5883
Publications and Films
Room 1218
10th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2007
Office of Public Affairs
Room 1218
10th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2007
Freedom of Information Officer
Office of Information and Privacy
10th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7238
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-3642
Reference Service
Criminal Justice Reference Service
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850
(800) 851-3420
Small Business Activities
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 724-6271
Locator
10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-2000
Fraud Hotline
Inspector General's Hotline
P.O. Box 28188
Central Station
Washington, DC 20038
(202) 514-0642
Aliens Inquiries Information
Office of Information
Immigration and Naturalization
425 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 514-4316
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6666
Inspector General
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(800) 347-3756 or
(202) 357-0227
Public Affairs
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Room S1032
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-7316
Women's Bureau
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Room S3002
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6611
Deputy Secretary of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Room S2018
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6151
Administrative Appeals
Room S4309
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-4728
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Room C2318
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-9148
Office of Administrative Law Judges
Suite 400
800 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20001-8001
(202) 633-0330
Benefits Review Board
Suite 500
800 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20001-8001
(202) 633-7501
Wage Appeals Board
200 Constitution Ave.
Room N1651
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-9039
Department of Labor Academy
Room N2305
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-7401
Solicitor of Labor
Room N2414
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6863
Employment Training Administration
Room S2322
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6871
Federal Unemployment Insurance Service
Room S4231
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8600
United States Employment Service
Room N4470
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-5257
Office of Apprenticeship and Training
Room N4649
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6540
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-5555
Job Training Partnership Act
Room N4459
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6236
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Room N4641
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-5904
Planning and Policy Development
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, Dc 20210
(202) 219-7664
Financial and Administrative Management Service
Room S5526
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-7801
Regional Management Program
Office of Public Affairs
Room S2322
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6871
Labor-Management Standards
Room N5402
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6098
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8784
Labor-Management Relations
Room S2203
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6045
Employment Standards Administration
Room C4325
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8743
Federal Contract Compliance Programs
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-9371
Office of Workers' Compensation Program
800 N. Capitol St., NW
Washington, DC 20211
(202) 724-0713
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8148
Bureau of Labor Statistics
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 606-7828
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-9110
Sources of Information for the Department of Labor
Contracts
Room S1522
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8904
Employment
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6666
Publications
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6871
Reading Rooms
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6992
Locator
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-6666
Freedom of Information Officer
Room N2428
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8188
Fraud and Waste Hotline
Office of Inspector General
Attn: CAO
Room S5514
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(800) 347-3756
Labor Statistics
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 606-7000
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Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of State
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-4000
Functional Areas
Diplomatic Security
200 C St., NW
Washington, Dc 20520
(202) 663-0549
Economic and Business Affairs
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-7971
Intelligence and Research
Room 6641
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-1080
International Communications and Information Policy
Room 6313
220 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-5832
International Narcotics Matters
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-4664
International Organization Affairs
Room 6323
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-9600
Legislative Affairs
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-2163
Medical Services
Room 2906
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-3617
Public Affairs
Room 5831
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-6575
Consular Affairs
Room 5807
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-1488
Politico-Military Affairs
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-6968
Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-3622
Protocol
Room 1046
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-2663
Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
Room 7802
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-2126
Refugee Programs
Room 1244
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 663-1520
Sources of Information for the Department of State
Director, Office of Freedom of Information Privacy and Classification
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520-1512
(202) 647-8484
Missing Persons, Emergencies, Deaths of Americans Abroad
Citizens Emergency Center
200 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-5225
Citizenship, International Parental Child Abduction,
Judicial Assistance, Overseas Voting
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Citizens Consular Service
Room 4817
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-3666
Passports
Passport Service
Bureau of Consular Affairs
1425 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20524
(202) 647-0518
Publications
Public Information
Bureau of Public Affairs
Room 5831
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-6575
Reading Room
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-8484
Visas
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 663-1225
Locator
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-4000
Fraud and Waste Hotline
Office of the Inspector General
P.O. Box 19392
Washington, DC 20036-9392
(202) 647-3320
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Transportation
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4000
United States Coast Guard
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267-2229
Search and Rescue
Commandant (G-NRS)
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1948
Maritime Law Enforcement
Commandant (G-OLE)
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1890
Marine Inspection
Merchant Vessel Inspection and Documentation Division
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1464
Marine Licensing
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-0218
Merchant Vessel Personnel (G-MVP)
Room 1210
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267-0214
Marine Environmental Response
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-0518
Port Safety and Security
Room 1104
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-0489
Waterways Management
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-2267
Aids to Navigation
Room 1116
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1965
Bridge Division
Room 1408
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-0368
Ice Operations
Room 1202
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1450
Deepwater Ports
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-0495
Boating Safety
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1077
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Room 1504
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1001
Military Readiness
Room 3300
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-2039
Reserve Training
Room 5412
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1240
Marine Safety Regulations
Room 3406
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-1477
Information Office
Headquarters Information
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593
(202) 267-2229
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Public Affairs
8 Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 267-3484
Federal Highway Administration
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-0660
Office of Management Systems
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-0630
Federal Railroad Administration
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4000
Transportation Test Center
Pueblo, CO 81001
(303) 545-5660
Public Affairs Office
Room 8125
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-0881
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Public and Consumer Affairs
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-9550
Federal Transit Administration
Office of Public and Consumer Affairs
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4043
Maritime Administration
Office of External Affairs
Room 7219
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-5807
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Director of Communications
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 764-3200
Research and Special Programs
Administration
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4433
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
Room 8420
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-0656
Office of Pipeline Safety
Room 8417
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4595
Office of Research, Technology, and Analysis
Room 8406
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4434
Office of Emergency Transportation
Room 8404
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-5270
Office of Airline Statistics
Room 4125
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-9059
Office of University Research and Education
Room 10309
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-5442
Office of Automated Tariffs
Room 6424
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-2414
Office of Research Policy and Technology Transfer
Room 9402
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4208
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
55 Broadway
Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 494-2224
Office of Management and Administration
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4347
Policy and International Affairs
Room 10228
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4544
Budget and Programs
Room 10101
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-9191
Office of Civil Rights
Room 10215
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4648
Public Affairs
Room 10413
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-5580
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(800) 532-1169
Contract Appeals
Room 5101
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4305
Commercial Space Transportation
Room 5415
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-5770
Inspector General- Fraud and Waste
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(800) 424-9071
Sources of Information for the
Department of Transportation
Coast Guard Career
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
2100 Second St. SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 267-2229 or
(203) 444-8444
Consumer Activities
Room 10405
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-2220
Contracts
Office of Acquisition and Grant Management
Room 9401
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4285
Employment
Room 9113
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-9392
Environmental Affairs
Regulatory Affairs
Environmental Division
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4366
Reading Rooms/Dockets
Room 4107
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-9322
Locator
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4000
Publications
Office of Public Affairs
Room 8125
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-0039
Freedom of Information Officer
Room 5432
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4542
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 566-2000
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Room 8290
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226
(202) 927-8500
Office of Public Affairs
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226
(202) 927-7777
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
250 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20219
(202) 874-5000
Contracts
250 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20219
(202) 874-5000
Employment
250 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20219
(202) 874-5000
United States Customs Service
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-2095
Public Affairs
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-1770
Publications
Office of Public Affairs
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-1770
Reading Rooms
Customs Library
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-1617
Speakers
Office of Public Relations
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-1770
Contracts
Office of Contracts and Procurements
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-0990
Freedom of Information Officer
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229
(202) 927-0860
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-3019
Contracts and Small Business Activities
Office of Procurement
Room 705A
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-2534
Employment
Office of Personnel
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-3747
Freedom of Information Act Requests
Room 321-A
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-2687
Public Affairs
Room 533M
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-3019
Product Sales
Room 533M
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228
(202) 874-3019
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, GA 31524
(912) 267-2447 or
(202) 927-8940 (Washington, DC number)
Public Affairs
Bldg. 94
Glynco, GA 31524
(912) 267-2447
Financial Management Service
Room 548
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227
(202) 874-6740
Office of Public Affairs
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227
(202) 874-6740
Contracts
Acquisitions
Room 109
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227
(202) 874-6910
Employment
Room 120
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227
(202) 874-7090
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(800) 829-1040
(202) 622-5000
Contracts
Office of Procurement
Room 3425
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(202) 622-8480
Educational Programs
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(800) 829-1040
Employment
Office of Personnel
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(202) 622-1460
Publications
P.O. Box 25866
Richmond, VA 23289
(800) 829-3676
Reading Rooms
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(202) 622-5164
Taxpayer Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(800) 829-1040
United States Mint
633 Third St., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 874-6000
Office of Public Affairs
Room 74
633 Third St., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 874-6450
Numismatic Services
Customer Service Department
10001 Arrowspace Drive
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 436-7400
Bureau of the Public Debt
999 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20239-0001
(202) 219-3300
Office of Public Affairs
Room 553
E St. Bldg.
Washington, DC 20239-0001
(202) 219-3302
Employment
Office of Personnel
Room 446-4
300 13th St., SW
Washington, DC 20239
(202) 874-4010
Savings Bonds
Office of Bond Consultants
Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328
(304) 420-6112
Treasury Securities
Customer Service
300 13th St., SW
Washington, DC 20239
(202) 874-1260
United States Savings Bonds Division
800 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20226
(202) 377-7700
Office of Public Affairs
800 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20226
(202) 377-7715
Current Rate Information
800 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20226
(800) 4US-BOND
United States Secret Service
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223
(202) 435-5708
Public Affairs
1800 G St., NW
Suite 805
Washington, DC 20223
(202) 435-5708
Employment
Office of Personnel
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223
(202) 435-5708
Publications
Office of Public Affairs
1800 G St., NW
Suite 805
Washington, DC 20223
(202) 435-5708
Office of Thrift Supervision
1700 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20552
(202) 906-6000
Communications Division
1700 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20552
(202) 906-6913
Sources of Information for the Department of Treasury
Contracts
Office of Procurement
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 6100 Annex
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-0510
Public Affairs
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 2315
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-2960
Reading Room
Library
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-2777
Small and Disadvantaged Business Activities
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 6100 Annex
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-0195
Tax Legislative Council
Room 3064
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-0140
Inspector General- Fraud and Waste Hotline
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(800) 359-3898
Freedom of Information Office
Room 1054
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-0930
Locator
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-2000
Federal Public Information Offices
* Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, Dc 20420
(202) 233-2300
National Cemetery System
Office of Public Affairs
MS 402-E
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 535-7855
Veterans Benefits Administration
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 535-7920
Veterans Health Administration
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 535-7208
Sources of Information for the
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 535-8300
Audiovisual Services (037)
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Room C-76
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-2715
Contracts and Small Business Activities
Office of Acquisition and Review (95)
810 Vermont Ave.
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-3296
Employment
Office of Personnel (055)
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-2694
Freedom of Information Act Requests
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-3616
Medical Center Design, Construction, and Related Services
Office of Facilities
Room 407
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-3181
Reading Room
Library
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-2356
Publications
Room 944
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-3056
Inspector General- Fraud and Waste Hotline
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(800) 488-8244
Locator
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-4000
Federal Public Information Offices
* Independent Agencies
ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-5108
Foster Grandparents
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Room 6100
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-4855
Retired Senior Volunteers
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Room 6100
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-4855
Senior Companions
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Room 6100
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-4855
Volunteers in Service to America
VISTA
Room 8100
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-4845
Student Community Service Projects
Room 8100
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-4824
Program Demonstration and Development Division
Room 8100
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-4857
Publications
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Suite 11100
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-5108
Public Affairs
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Suite 11100
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-5108
Federal Public Information Offices
* Administrative Conference of the United States
Suite 500
2120 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20037-1568
(202) 254-7020
Federal Public Information Offices
* African Development Foundation
7400 Eye St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 673-3916
Federal Public Information Offices
* Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC 20505
(703) 482-1100
Federal Public Information Offices
* Commission on Civil Rights
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425
(202) 376-8177
Public Affairs
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425
(202) 376-8312
Federal Public Information Offices
* Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20581
(202) 254-6970
Office of Communication and Education Services
2033 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20581
(202) 254-8630
Federal Public Information Offices
* Consumer Product Safety Commission
5401 Westbard Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20207
(301) 492-6580
Federal Public Information Offices
* Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Suite 700
625 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 208-6400
Federal Public Information Offices
* Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-2090
Activities
Air and Radiation
Room 937 West Tower
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7400
Office of Water
Room 1035 East Tower
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-5700
Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Room 363
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-4610
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Response
635 East Tower Bldg.
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-2902
Research and Development
913 West Tower Bldg.
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7676
Sources of Information
Contracts
Procurement and Contracts Management
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-5020
Employment
Office of Human Resources
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-3144
Freedom of Information Act Requests
Freedom of Information Officer
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-4048
Reading Room
Information Management and Services Division
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-5921
Public Affairs
Office of Communications, Education and Public Affairs
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7963
Public Information Center
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7751
Federal Public Information Offices
* Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(202) 663-4900
(800) USA-EEOC
Sources of Information
Employment
Personnel Office
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(202) 663-4306
General Inquiries
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(800) 669-EEOC
Publications
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(800) 669-EEOC
Reading Room
EEOC Library
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(202) 663-4630
Speakers
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(202) 663-4900
Federal Public Information Offices
* Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20571
(202) 566-8990
Federal Public Information Offices
* Farm Credit Administration
1501 Farm Credit Drive
McLean, VA 22102-5090
(703) 883-4000
Public Affairs
1501 Farm Credit Drive
McLean, VA 22102-5090
(703) 883-4056
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Communications Commission
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20544
(202) 632-7000
TDD: (202) 632-6999
Activities:
Mass Media
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-6460
Common Carrier Communications
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-6910
Private Radio Communications
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-6940
Engineering and Technology
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 653-8103
Field Operations Bureau
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-6980
Sources of Information
Advisory Committee Management
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-0923
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-7000
Contracts
Office of Procurement
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 634-1528
Employment
Office of Personnel
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-7104
Equal Employment Practices by Industry
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-7000
Ex-Parte Presentations
Room 222
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-6390
Fee Information
Public Service Office
Room 254
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-FEES
Information Available for Public Inspection
Office of the Managing Director
Room 852
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-6390
Public Affairs
1919 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-7000
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20429
(202) 393-8400
Sources of Information
Bank Depositors and Customers
Director
Office of Consumer Affairs
550 17th St., SW
Washington, DC 20429
Employment
Personnel Office
550 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20429
(202) 898-8890
FDIC Rules and Related Acts
550 17th St., NW
Room F400
Washington, DC 20429
(202) 898-3811
Corporate Communications Office
550 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20429
(202) 898-6996
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Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Election Commission
999 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20463
(202) 219-3420
(800) 424-9530
Sources of Information
Clearinghouse on Election Administration
999 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20463
(800) 424-9530
Public Affairs
Press Office
999 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20463
(202) 219-4155 or
(800) 424-9530
Employment
Director
Personnel and Labor Management Relations
999 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20463
(292) 219-4290
Reading Room
FEC Library
999 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20463
(800) 424-9530
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 646-4600
Contracts
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 646-3744
Employment
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 646-3964
Freedom of Information Officer
Office of General Counsel
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 646-3840
Public Affairs
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 6464-4600
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Housing Finance Board
1777 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 408-2500
Public Affairs
1777 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 408-2837
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Labor Relations Authority
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424
(202) 382-0711
Director of Information Resources and Research Services
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424
(202) 382-0715
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20573-0001
(202) 619-5707
Employee Locator
1100 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20573-0001
(202) 619-5773
Information Complaints
1100 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20573-0001
(202) 619-5807
Office of the Secretary
1100 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20573-0001
(202) 619-5725
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427
(202) 653-5290
Office of Public and International Affairs
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427
(202) 653-5290
Mediation Services
2100 K St., SW
Washington, DC 20427
(202) 653-5240
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
1730 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 653-5633
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Reserve System
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551
(202) 452-3000
Publications Services (MS-138)
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551
(202) 452-3244
Reading Room
Library
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551
(202) 452-3684
Office of Public Affairs
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551
(202) 452-3205
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 8th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 942-1600
Director of External Affairs
1250 8th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 942-1640
Federal Public Information Offices
* Federal Trade Commission
Pennsylvania Ave. at 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20580
(202) 326-2222
Contracts
Office of Procurement
Pennsylvania Ave. at 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20580
(202) 326-2275
Employment
Office of Personnel
Room H-149
Pennsylvania Ave. at 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20580
(202) 326-2022
Publications
Public Reference Branch
Pennsylvania Ave. at 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20580
(202) 326-2222
Office of Public Affairs
Room 421
Pennsylvania Ave. at 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20580
(202) 326-2180
Federal Public Information Offices
* General Services Administration
General Services Building
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 708-5082
Information Resources Management Service
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1000
Federal Supply Service
General Services Administration
Washington, DC 20406
(703) 305-6667
Public Buildings Service
Room 6344
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1100
Federal Property Resources Service
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0210
Acquisition Policy
Room 4040
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1043
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Room 6029
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1021
Child Care and Development Programs
Room 6119
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-3965
Governmentwide Policy Division
Room 6215
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0507
Contract Appeals
Room 7022
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0720
Information Security Oversight
Room 530
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 634-6150
Office of the Inspector General
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0466
Fraud and Waste Hotline
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(800) 424-5210
Office of Administration
Room 6125
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0945
Chief Financial Officer
Room 2140
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1721
Ethics and Civil Rights
Room 5129
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0765
Federal Telecommunications System 2000
18th and F St., NW
Room 6223
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 208-7493
Office of Technical Assistance
5203 Leesburg Pike
Suite 400
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 756-4100
Office of Information Resources
Procurement
Room G44
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1072
Telecommunications Service
Suite G242
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0308
GSA Information Systems
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1800
Federal Information Center
P.O. Box 600
Cumberland, MD 21502-0600
(301) 722-9098
Domestic Assistance Catalogue
300 7th St., SW
Reporters Building
Room 101
Washington, DC 20407
(202) 708-5126
Federal Supply Service
Office of the Public Liaison
1941 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 305-6646
Office of Real Property Development
Room 2341
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1025
Office of Real Property Management and Safety
Room 4340
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0971
Office of Physical Security and Law Enforcement
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0887
Office of Planning
Room 6331
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0638
Office of Procurement
18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0907
Sources of Information for
General Services Administration
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009
(719) 943-4000
Employment
Personnel Operations Division (CPS)
Office of Personnel
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0370
Freedom of Information Act Request
Attn: Privacy Act Officer
Room 7102
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-2691
Publications
Director of Publications
Office of Communications (XS)
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1235
Speakers
Office of Public Affairs (X)
General Services Administration
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0705
Public Affairs
Office of Public Affairs (X)
General Services Administration
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0705
Federal Public Information Offices
* Inter-American Foundation
901 North Stuart St.
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 841-3800
Office of the President
10th Floor
901 North Stuart St.
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 841-3810
Federal Public Information Offices
* Interstate Commerce Commission
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-7119
Sources of Information
Consumer Affairs
Office of Compliance and Consumer Assistance
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-5500
Contracts
Procurement and Contracting Branch
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-5370
Employment
Director of Personnel
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-7288
Public Affairs
Office of External Affairs
Room 4136
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-5350
Publications
Public Affairs
Office of External Affairs
Room 4136
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-5350
Reading Rooms
Office of the Secretary
Room 2215, ICC Building
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-7428
Small Business Activities
Office of Public Assistance
Room 3119
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-7597
Speakers
Public Affairs
Office of External Affairs
Room 4136
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-5350
Federal Public Information Offices
* Merit Systems Protection Board
8th Floor
1120 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20419
(202) 653-7124
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
300 E St.
Washington, DC 20546-0001
(202) 358-1000
Office of Aeronautics
NASA Headquarters
Code R
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-2693
Space Systems Development
NASA Headquarters
Code D
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-4561
Space Science and Applications
NASA Headquarters
Code S
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-0370
Space Flight
NASA Headquarters
Code M
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-2542
Space Communications
Code 9
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-2020
Office of Exploration
Code X
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-1902
Sources of Information
Contracts
Office of Procurement
Code HW
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-2088
Employment
Code FPH
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-8478
Reading Room
300 E St.
Washington, DC 20546-0001
(202) 358-1000
Headquarters Information Center
300 E St.
Washington, DC 20546-0001
(202) 358-1000
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives Bldg.
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5400
References Services Branch (NNRS)
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
National Archives Bldg.
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5400
Presidential Libraries
Room 104
National Archives Bldg.
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5700
Federal Records Centers
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 653-8450
Records Administration
601 D St., NW
9214 Patrick Henry Bldg.
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-6000
Office of the Federal Register
800 N. Capitol St., NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 523-5240
Public Programs
Room G12
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5200
National Archives Trust Fund Board
Room G5
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5155
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5600
Sources of Information
Calendar of Events
National Archives Building
Office of Public Affairs
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5525
Recorded Messages
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5000
Speakers
Office of Public Affairs
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5225
Workshops
Office of Education
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 724-0456
Publications
Publication Services
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5240
Teaching Aids
Office of Education
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 724-0456
Guided Tours
Room G8
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5205
Audiovisual Sales and Rentals
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701
(800) 788-6282
Educational Opportunities
Office of Public Programs
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5212
Volunteers
National Archives Bldg.
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5205
Congressional and External Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5525
Reading Rooms
National Archives Bldg.
7th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 756-6700
Freedom of Information Act
Policy and Program Analysis Division
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5110
Contracts
Acquisitions Management Branch
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-5920
Employment
Personnel Operations Branch
Room 2002
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(800) 634-4898
Records Administration Information Center
7th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-6025
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Capital Planning Commission
Suite 301
801 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20576
(202) 724-0174
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456
(202) 682-9600
Office of Examination and Insurance
6th Floor
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456
(202) 682-9640
Sources of Information
Employment
Personnel Information
National Credit Union Administration
Washington, DC 20456
(202) 682-9720
Federally Insured Credit Unions
Freedom of Information Officer
National Credit Union Administration
Washington, DC 20456
(202) 682-9700
Office of Public and Congressional Affairs
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456
(202) 682-9650
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5400
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 606-8438
Education Grants
Division of Education Programs
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5426
Research
Division of Research Programs
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5432
State Grants
Division of State Programs
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5429
Challenge Grants
Office of Challenge Grants
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5436
Public Affairs
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5400
Institute of Museum Services
Program Director
Room 609
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 786-0536
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20570
(202) 254-8064
Information Division
Room 710
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20570
(202) 632-4950
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Mediation Board
1425 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20572
(202) 619-5920
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 906-3000
Public Affairs
Public Affairs Department
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 906-3860
Federal Public Information Offices
* National Science Foundation
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-5000
Sources of Information
Board and Committee Minutes
National Science Board Office
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-9582
Contracts
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-7880
Employment
Division of Human Resource Management
Room 208
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-9859
Fellowships
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-7856
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA REQUEST
Office of Legislative and Public Affairs
Room 527
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-9498
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
Room 1241
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-9457
Privacy Act Requests
Privacy Act Officer
1800 G St., NW
Room 208
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-7335
Publications
National Science Foundation
Forms and Publications
Room 232
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-7861
Reading Room
National Science Foundation Library
Room 248
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-7811
Small Business Activities
Office of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 653-5202
Legislative and Public Affairs
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-9498
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Federal Public Information Offices
* National Transportation Safety Board
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-6600
Sources of Information
Contracts
Contracting Officer
Financial Management Division
490 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-6725
Employment
Human Resources Division
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-6717
Publications
Public Inquiries Section
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-6735
Reading Room
Public Inquiries Section
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-6735
Public Affairs
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-0660
Federal Public Information Offices
* Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
(301) 492-7000
Source of Information
Contracts
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Civil Rights
MNBB 7217
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
(301) 492-4665
Employment
Office of Personnel
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
(301) 492-4661
Freedom of Information Act Requests
Director
Division of Freedom of Information and Publication Services
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 205555
(301) 492-7211
Reading Rooms
Public Document Room
2120 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20555
(202) 634-3273
Records
Director
Division of Freedom of Information and Publication Services
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
(301) 492-7211
Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
(301) 504-2240
Federal Public Information Offices
* Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 634-7943
Federal Public Information Offices
* Office of Government Ethics
Suite 500
1201 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005-3917
(202) 619-5757
Federal Public Information Offices
* Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415-0001
(202) 606-1800
Inspector General
1900 E St., NW
Room 6400
Washington, DC 20415
(202) 606-1200
Sources of Information
Contracts
Chief, Procurement Division
Administration Group
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
(202) 606-2240
Employment
Office of Personnel
Room 1447
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
(202) 606-2400
Publications
Chief, Issuance System Office
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
(202) 606-1973
Office of Communications
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415-0001
(202) 606-1800
Federal Public Information Offices
* Office of Special Counsel
Suite 300
730 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 653-7188
(800) 872-9855
Federal Public Information Offices
* Panama Canal Commission
Room 550
2000 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20036-4996
(202) 634-6441
Federal Public Information Offices
* Peace Corps
1990 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20526
(202) 606-3886
(800) 424-8580
Sources of Information
Recruiting
Public Response Unit
1990 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20526
(800) 424-8500
Employment
Office of Personnel Management
1990 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20526
(202) 606-3336
Office of External Affairs
1990 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20526
(202) 606-3010
Federal Public Information Offices
* Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
Suite 1220 North
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-1703
(202) 724-9091
Director of Corporate Affairs
Suite 1220 North
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-1703
(202) 724-9073
Federal Public Information Offices
* Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 778-8800
Federal Public Information Offices
* Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20268-0001
(202) 789-6800
Secretary
1333 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20268-0001
(202) 789-6840
Federal Public Information Offices
* Railroad Retirement Board
844 North Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2092
(312) 751-4776
Office of Public Affairs
844 North Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2092
(312) 751-4776
Washington Legislative/Liaison Office
Suite 558
2000 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20036-4998
Federal Public Information Offices
* Resolution Trust Corporation
801 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20434
(202) 416-6900
Office of Public Affairs
801 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20434
(202) 416-7557
Federal Public Information Offices
* Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-3100
Office of Public Affairs
450 5th St., SW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-2650
Publications: - a monthly summary of security transactions is available through:
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
(202) 272-7440
Contracts
Office of Administrative Services
450 5th St., SW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-7000
Employment
Office of Human Resources Management
450 5th St., SW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-2519
Reading Rooms
Library
450 5th St., SW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-7450
Small Business Activities
450 5th St., SW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-2644
Federal Public Information Offices
* Selective Service System
National Headquarters
1023 31st St., SW
Washington, DC 20435
(202) 724-0820
Office of Public Affairs
National Headquarters
1023 31st St., SW
Washington, DC 20435
(202) 724-0790
Employment
Director
Selective Service System
Attn: RMH
Washington, DC 20435
(202) 724-0435
Procurement
Director
Selective Service System
Attn: RMC
Washington, DC 20435
(202) 724-0731
Federal Public Information Offices
* Small Business Administration
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-7151
Locator
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6600
Answer Desk
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(800) U-ASK-SBA
Office of Financial Assistance
8th Floor
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6490
Disaster Assistance
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6734
Investment
Divesture Insurance
Suite 8100
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6734
Surety Guarantee
Suite 8600
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6540
Procurement Assistance
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6460
Business Initiatives, Education and Training
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6665
Minority Small Business Development
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6410
Advocacy
Suite 7800
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6533
Women's Business Ownership
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6673
Veterans Affairs
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6773
Innovation, Research and Technology
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6450
International Trade
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6720
Small Business Development Centers
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6766
Public Affairs
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6533
Federal Public Information Offices
* Tennessee Valley Authority
Room 300
412 First St., SE
Washington, DC 20444-2003
(202) 479-4412
400 West Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37902
615-632-2101
Citizen Participation
Regional Communications
ET PB 25H
400 West Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
(615) 632-8000
Contracts
Division of Purchasing
CST Street
Chattanooga, TN 37401-2127
(615) 751-2624
Electric Power Supply and Rates
Power Group
LP 25 18OG
1101 Market St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
(615) 751-8678
Employment
Human Resources Services
ET 5D 93U
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
(615) 632-3341
Environmental and Energy Education
TVA Energy Education/Information
Forestry Bldg.
Ridgeway Road
Norris, TN 37828
(615) 632-1599
Environmental Quality
Resource Development
SPB 2S 201P
309 Walnut St.
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
(615) 632-6578
Fertilizer and Agriculture
National Fertilizer and Environmental Research Center
Muscle Shoals, AL 35660-1010
(205) 386-2593
Employment
Office of Human Resources
400 Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
(615) 632-4400
Minority Economic Development
OCH E 3B 7B
601 Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37901-1499
(615) 632-4405
Maps and Surveys Department
HB 2N 200A
311 Broad St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
(615) 751-2133
Medical Program
Medical Services
EB 6W 4A
20 East 11th St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
(615) 751-2091
Publications
Regional Communications
ET PB 25H
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
(615) 632-8000
Recreation
Land Resources
Forestry Bldg.
Ridgeway Road
Norris, TN 37828
(615) 632-1802
Technical Library
Technical Library Services
WT 2D 15B
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 47902-1499
(615) 632-3033
Public Affairs
Regional Communications
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 West Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
(615) 632-8000
Washington Office
412 1st St., SE
Washington, DC 20444-2003
(202) 479-4412
Federal Public Information Offices
* Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board
Suite 600
1777 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20232
(202) 786-9661
Public Affairs
Suite 800
1777 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20232
(202) 786-9672
Federal Public Information Offices
* United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
320 21st St, NW
Washington, DC 20451
(202) 647-8677
Contracts
Contracting Office
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20451
(703) 235-3288
Public Affairs
Room 5843
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20451
(202) 647-8677
Speakers
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20451
(202) 647-4800
Federal Public Information Offices
* United States Information Agency
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 619-4700
Public Affairs
Office of the Public Liaison
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 619-4355
Administrative Regulations
Management Plans and Analysis Staff
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 619-4700
Contracts
Office of Contracts
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 485-6398
Employment
Special Recruitment Staff
Office of Personnel
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 619-5618
International Audiovisual Programs
Chief Attestation Officer
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 501-7775
Federal Public Information Offices
* United States International Development
Cooperation Agency
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20523-0001
(202) 647-9620
Agency for International Development
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20523-0001
(202) 647-9620
Public Affairs
Office of the Public Liaison
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20523-0001
(202) 647-1850
Congressional Affairs
Bureau for Legislative Affairs
Agency for International Development
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20523-0001
(202) 647-8264
Employment
Recruiting Division
Office of Human Resources Development
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20523-0001
(202) 663-2368
Contracts
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
320 21st St.., NW
Washington, DC 20523-1414
(703) 875-1551
Trade and Development Program
Director
Room 309, State Annex 16
Washington, DC 20523
(703) 875-4357
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Information Office
1100 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20527
(202) 336-8400
Small Business Activities
1100 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20527
(800) 424-OPIC
Federal Public Information Offices
* United States International Trade Commission
500 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20436
(202) 205-2000
Federal Public Information Offices
* United States Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-2000
Consumer Advocate
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-2284
Marketing Department
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-3916
Postal Inspection
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-4293
Contracts
Procurement and Supply Department
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-4140
Employment
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-4267
Films
Communications Department
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-2189
Philatelic Information
Stamp Management
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2420
(202) 268-2312
Philatelic Sales
Philatelic Sales Branch
U.S. Postal Service
Kansas City, MO 64144-9988
(816) 455-0970
Reading Rooms
11th Floor North
Library Division
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-2900
Speakers
Communications Department
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
(202) 268-3653
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Federal Public Information Offices
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
- A database on foreign owned agricultural land in the U.S.;
- Audiovisual materials on foreign language instruction;
- Recalls on automobiles purchased in the past 10 years;
- Just about any kind of map ranging from road maps to highly specialized maps;
- Finance records of political candidates;
- Inventory of houses acquired from failed savings and loan companies;
- Assistance to small businesses in complying with environmental regulations;
- Status of bills pending in State legislatures;
- Free eye care for the elderly;
- A hearing test by telephone; and
- Recorded messages of job vacancies in federal government agencies.
Do you know that this kind of information can be obtained by one toll-free telephone call? These "hotline" numbers may be set up by state or federal agencies or nonprofit organizations, who are more than willing to answer your inquiries or provide you with publications, most of which will be sent to you free-of-charge.
Hotline numbers often are thought of as emergency numbers or numbers to be called in a crisis situation. Although many hotline numbers are emergency response numbers such as the Chemical Manufacturers Association chemical spills or explosions emergency assistance hotline or U.S. Department of Health and Human Services food and drug emergency advice line, the majority of hotlines are informational. They are staffed by experts who can answer your questions or are clearinghouses with personnel eager to send you their publications.
Many hotlines are simply recorded messages of information, providing the answers to the organization's most asked questions. The U.S. Department of Commerce/Bureau of Economic Analysis has four such recorded messages, including information on leading economic indicators, quarterly estimates of the gross national product, statistical information on personal income, and U.S. international transactions. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control has three recorded messages on AIDS giving you statistical information such as the number of cases and deaths among age groups, the ten states with the highest number of cases, and projections of deaths by 1992.
Hotline numbers are usually, but not necessarily, toll free 800 numbers. Due to budget cuts, many numbers of the Federal government, which were previously toll-free, are now commercial numbers, although their function remains the same.
Some of the 800 numbers of hotlines listed below cannot be reached from all calling areas. An 800 number sometimes cannot be used when dialing within the same metropolitan area, state, or area code where the organization is located. In these instances, the commercial number is given in addition to the toll free number. Generally, the toll-free numbers for state government agencies are valid only within the state. There are a few exceptions to this, such as 800 numbers for State Offices of Tourism and some State tax information hotlines.
Hotlines provide many types of assistance, ranging from informational to direct financial or other types of direct intervention assistance. Here are some examples of the types of assistance individuals have received from hotline organizations:
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Hotlines and Recorded Messages
National Health Organizations Help Disabled Child Win Medicaid and SSI Benefits
A child with congenital brain damage, mental retardation, eye problems and paralysis on the right side, was denied Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid by the Social Security Administration based on insufficient disability. The decision was appealed and brought before the U.S. Supreme Court. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Organization for Rare Disorders and the Spina Bifida Association among others filed an Amicus brief on behalf of the child. Making reference to the Amicus brief, the Supreme Court ruled that Social Security benefits are improperly being denied because child claimants are held to a higher standard than adults. As a result of this decision, the child, as well as many others previously denied benefits, will now receive them.
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
New York State Receives Assistance with Drug Prevention Program
The State of New York's Section V (an 11-county area) decided to implement a long-range chemical health program for student athletes. The steering committee of Operation Offense, the name adopted for their program, asked State High School Associations' TARGET professionals to come to New York to train athletic directors or coaches to become workshop leaders. In the next eight months, over 5,000 coaches, parents and athletes were reached by the Operation Offense program.
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Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Counseling and Morale Support from MADD
Parents who lost a child as a result of drunk driving phone Mothers Against Drunk Driving and talk to a counselor who lost a daughter to a drunk driver. The counselor talks to them, subsequently helps them through the criminal justice system, and even goes to court with them to provide them with morale support.
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Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Women's Sports Foundation Gives Financial Assistance to Athletes
Bonnie Blair, a speed skater, who received the WSF Up and Coming Athlete Award in 1986, went on to win a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics. Sheila Conover, a luger, received a grant from WSF and became a double gold medalist in the 1987 Pan American Games.
A list of hotlines follows, in alphabetical order by agency or organization under main subject headings:
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Agriculture and Botany
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Michigan agricultural assistance
(800) 346-FARM (in Michigan only)
Montana Department of Agriculture
Montana financial assistance to ranchers and farmers
(800) 722-FARM
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Nebraska agricultural promotion and publications
(800) 831-0550 (in Nebraska only)
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
New York state fruits and vegetables marketing sources and opportunities
(800) NY-CROPS
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recorded message of agricultural news
(202) 488-8358
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Meat and Poultry Hotline
(800) 535-4555
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Information Line
(202) 720-2791
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Inspector General
(800) 424-9192
U.S. Department of Agriculture
To order publications, databases and subscriptions on agricultural trade and economics
(800) 999-6779
USDA/Agricultural Research Service
Information on activities of ARS
(202) 344-4296
USDA/Economic Research Service
To order database on Foreign Owned Agricultural Land (No. 87015)
(800) 999-6779
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service
To access foreign agricultural news releases by FAX machine
(202) 720-3930; FAX: (202) 720-3229
USDA/National Agricultural Library (ALF)
An electronic bulletin board for the exchange of agricultural information
(301) 504-6510, 5111, 5496, 5497
U.S. Botanic Gardens
Recorded message of upcoming events
(202) 225-7099
U.S. Botanic Gardens
Talk to a botanist about plant care
(202) 225-8333; (202) 226-4082
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Banks and Investments
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
To file complaints about commodity brokers
(202) 254-3067
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
For information and to file complaints about FDIC insured banks
(800) 424-5488; (800) 934-3342
Federal Reserve System
Consumer Affairs Line
(202) 452-3946
Federal Reserve Banks throughout the USA with recorded messages announcing future auctions of Treasury securities (Bills, Bonds, and Notes) and interest rates and other auction results:
Atlanta, Georgia: (404) 521-8500
Birmingham, Alabama: (205) 731-8500 x702
Boston, Massachusetts: (617) 973-3000
Buffalo, New York: (716) 849-5000
Chicago, Illinois: (312) 322-5322
Denver, Colorado: (303) 572-2300
Detroit, Michigan: (313) 961-6880
Kansas City, Missouri: (816) 881-2000
Louisville, Kentucky: (502) 568-9200
Miami, Florida: (305) 591-2065 general information
Chemical spills, explosions, etc., emergency response assistance
(800) 424-9300
Chemical Manufacturers Trade Association
Referrals for health and safety information on industrial chemicals
(800) CMA-8200; (202) 887-1315 in DC
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Small Business Ombudsman Hotline
Asbestos handling and abatement in schools, home and workplace information and assistance to small businesses in complying with regulations
(800) 368-5888; (703) 557-1938 in Washington, DC
Chemical spills; community planning and procedural information
(800) 535-0202; (202) 479-2449 in Washington, DC
Dioxin information for contaminated areas in Missouri
(800) 892-5009
EPA Headquarters, Washington, DC
EPA/Hazardous Waste Ombudsman assistance on hazardous waste issues
(202) 415-9361
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act information and requests for documents (Superfund)
(800) 424-9346; (202) 382-3000 in Washington, DC
Safe drinking water information
(800) 426-4791; (202) 260-7908 in Washington, DC
Toxic Substances Control Act regulations and asbestos program information
(202) 554-1404
Environmental Protection Agency program information by region:
Region I (CT, MA, VT, NH, RI)
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (617) 565-3420
Small Business Ombudsman (617) 860-4300
Unleaded Fuel Hotline (800) 631-2700 in MA
(800) 821-1237 in other Region I states
Region II (NY, NJ, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands)
Intermountain Regional Poison Control Center, Salt Lake City
(800) 456-7707
West Virginia:
West Virginia Poison Center, Charleston
(800) 642-3625
Wyoming:
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver, Colorado
(800) 442-2702
American Cancer Society
Information, publications and referrals
(800) ACS-2345 (within each state with a divisional office)
American Cleft Palate Association
Publications and referrals
(800) 24-CLEFT
American Diabetes Association
Information and publications
(800) ADA-DISC; (703) 549-1500 in Virginia and Washington, DC
American Kidney Fund
Publications, information and financial assistance
(800) 638-8299
American Liver Foundation
Information and referrals
(800) 223-0179; (201) 256-2556
American Mental Health Fund
Call to receive brochure
(800) 433-5959; (800) 826-2336 in IL
American Paralysis Foundation
Spinal Cord Injury Hotline
Information, counseling and referral service
(800) 526-3456
American Parkinson Disease Association
Information and referrals to doctors and hospitals
(800) 223-2732
American Schizophrenia Association
To receive information packet
(800) 847-3802
American Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) Institute
Clinical research, educational seminars and treatment facilities
(800) 232-SIDS; (800) 847-7437 in Georgia
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Referral service
(800) 635-0635
American Trauma Society
Publications and information
(800) 556-7890; (301) 925-8811 in Maryland
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
Information, publications and referrals
(800) 782-4747
Arthritis Foundation
Information and referrals
(800) 283-7800
ASPO/Lamaze (American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics)
Information regarding certification of educators and class referrals
(800) 368-4404
Better Hearing Institute
Information and educational publications
(800) EAR-WELL; (703) 642-0580 in Virginia
Birth Control Care Center
Information, referrals and treatment
(800) 255-7889
Brookdale Center on Aging
Technical assistance program for instituting a respite program for individuals with Alzheimers
(800) 648-COPE
Bulimia Anorexia Crisis Intervention Hotline
Counseling, 24 hours a day
(800) 762-3334
Bulimia Anorexia Self-Help Line
Information and counseling
(800) 227-4785
Children's Hospice International
Referral network
(800) 242-4453
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Publications and information on child abuse
(800) FYI-3366
Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Publications and referrals
(800) 221-3571; (212) 598-0911 in New York
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation
Supportive education and referrals for families with children with Cornelia de Lange syndrome
(800) 223-8355; (203) 693-0159 in Connecticut; (800) 753-2357 in Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Publications and referrals
(800) 344-4823; (301) 951-4422 in Maryland
Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institute on Deafness
Publications and referrals
(800) 241-1044
Drug Free Workplace Helpline
Publications and referrals to corporations, businesses and organizations
(800) 843-4971
Drug Abuse, Information on
NIDA
(800) 662-HELP
Eldercare Hotline
Referrals to local resources nationwide
(800) 677-1116
Endometriosis Foundation
Leave name/address on recorded message to get information
(800) 992-ENDO; (414) 355-2200 in Wisconsin
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Information
(800) EFA-1000; (301) 459-3700 in Maryland
Facial Plastic Surgery Information Service
To receive information packet
(800) 332-FACE (USA); (800) 523-FACE (Canada)
Foundation Center
Information on foundations and types of grants they provide
(800) 424-9836
Hill-Burton Hospital Free Care
Information on hospitals and other health facilities with provide free care
(800) 638-0742; (800) 492-0539 (in Maryland)
Homeless and Mental Illness, National Resource Center on
Information about services for homeless and mentally ill population
(800) 444-7415
Hospice Education Institute Hospicelink
Referral network
(800) 331-1620; (203) 767-1620 in Connecticut
Human Growth Foundation
Information regarding physical growth disorders in children
(800) 451-6434
Huntington's Disease Society of America
Information Line
(800) 345-4372; (212) 242-1968 in New York
Joseph and Rose Kennedy Institute of Ethics National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature
Free online searches of database on bioethic research
(800) MED-ETHX
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Information, publications and volunteer programs
(800) JDF-CURE; (212) 889-7575 in New Jersey
Liberty Godparents Home
Pregnancy counseling services, maternity home, continuing education for teenagers and referrals
(800) 368-3336
The Living Bank
Organ donor registry and referral service
(800) 528-2971
Lung Line National Asthma Center
Information and publications on immune system and respiratory disorders
(800) 222-5864; (303) 355-LUNG in Denver
Lupus Foundation of America
For free information packet
(800) 558-0121
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Health services grants to individuals or institutions
(914) 428-7100
Mercer Center for Eating Disorders
Information and counseling
(800) 33-ABTEC; (301) 332-9800 in Maryland
Minority Health Resource Center, Office of
Publications, referrals and assistance
(800) 444-6472
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
Patient and professional literature and grants for research
(800) 541-5454
Names Project
Orders for "Common Threat," a documentary on the AIDS quilt
(800) USA-NAME
National AIDS Hotline (funded by Centers for Disease Control)
AIDS information
(800) 342-AIDS; (800) 344-SIDA (Spanish);
(800) AIDS-TTY (Hearing Impaired)
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
AIDS publications, posters, databases, videos
(800) 458-5231
National Association for Sickle Cell Disease
Publications and referrals
(800) 421-8453; (213) 936-7205 in California
National Child Safety Council
Safety materials for children
(800) 222-1464
National Eye Care Project Helpline
Assistance/care for the elderly
(800) 222-EYES
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
Information on recorded message
(800) 248-4344
National Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis
Free brochures, counseling, doctor referrals and support groups
(800) 343-3637
National Headache Foundation
Information and publications
(800) 843-2256; (800) 523-8858 in Illinois
National Health Information Clearinghouse
To obtain publications on health, such as those contained in Healthfinder series and referrals to laser surgery experts
(800) 336-4797
National Hepatitis Hotline of the American Liver Foundation
Information regarding tests, availability of vaccines, etc.; physicians referral service
(800) 223-0179
National Hospice Organization
Referral and information helpline on hospices
(800) 658-8898
National Information Center for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
Referrals to rare disease organizations and information and application status regarding orphan drugs
(800) 456-3505
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Information
Publications/database searches on occupational safety and health, including hazards associated with fetal development and pregnancy and list of cancer-causing products
(800) 35-NIOSH
National Kidney Foundation
Information regarding organ and tissue donation
(800) ACT-GIVE
National Library of Medicine
Information and reference database searches on publications from 1913 and audiovisuals from 1970
(800) 272-4787
National Lymphedema Network
Information and referrals
(800) 541-3259
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) 227-3166 for information; (800) 624-8236 for free information packet
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center/Indian AIDS Hotline
Information on AIDS and AIDS prevention
(800) 283-AIDS
National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
To receive information packet
(800) 323-7938; (212) 460-8980 in New York
National Parkinson Foundation
Information and neurologists referrals
(800) 327-4545; (800) 433-7022 in Florida; (305) 547-6666 in Maine
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Information and referral on disability and rehabilitation
(800) 34-2742
National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation
To receive information packet
(800) 638-2300
National Reyes' Syndrome Foundation
Information and referrals
(800) 233-7393; (800) 231-7393 in Ohio
National Safety Council
Recorded message of information and to leave name/address to receive publications
(800) 621-7619
National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Resource Center
Information, publications and referrals
(800) 227-8922
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Information and referrals
(800) 962-9629
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Foundation
Publications, information and referrals
(800) 221-SIDS
National Tuberous Sclerosis Association
Research, information and referrals
(800) 225-6872; (301) 459-9888 in Maryland
Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of
Information and referrals
(800) 352-9424
Occupational Hearing Service
Hearing/screening test by telephone
(800) 222-EARS; (800) 345-EARS in Pennsylvania
Organ Donor Hotline
Information
(800) 24-DONOR
Orton Dyslexia Society
Information and referrals
(800) ABCD-123; (301) 296-0232 in Maryland
Parkinson's Education Program
(714) 250-2975 for information and referrals; (800) 344-7872 for free information packet
PMS Access
Information packet, referrals, and pharmacy
(800) 222-4767
AIDS, ARC and HIV Infection
Information packet and newsletter on experimental drugs for AIDS, ARC and HIV infection
(800) 822-7422; (800) 334-7422 (in California)
Recovery of Male Potency
Information and publications
(800) 835-7667; (313) 357-1216 in Detroit, Michigan
Sarcoidosis Family Aid and Research Foundation
Information, publications, research
(800) 223-6429
Shriner's Hospital Referral Line
(800) 237-5055; (800) 282-9161 in Florida
Simon Foundation
Information regarding loss of bladder control
(800) 23-SIMON
Spina Bifida Information and Referral
Publications, information and referrals
(800) 621-3141; (301) 770-7222 in Maryland
Sturge-Weber Foundation
Literature, Support Services and education on Sturge-Weber syndrome
(800) 627-5482
Suicide and Rape 24-Hour Emergency Services of the Humanistic
Information, publications, referrals, research grants
(800) 82-LUPUS
Tourette Syndrome Association
To receive information packet
(800) 237-0717
United Scleroderma Foundation
Information and publications
(800) 722-HOPE; (408) 728-2202 in California
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food safety information and to report illness from meat, poultry or eggs
(800) 535-4555; (202) 447-3333 in Washington, DC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Health information referral service
(800) 336-4797
HHS/Centers for Disease Control
AIDS: Recorded message on number of cases, deaths, and distribution among age groups
(404) 332-4555
HHS/Centers for Disease Control
AIDS: Recorded message on distribution of total cases among transmissions categories and among male and female adults, adolescents and children
(404) 332-4555
HHS/Centers for Disease Control
AIDS: Recorded message on ten states with highest number of cases, current public health service estimates of HIV infections and projections of cases and deaths by 1992
(404) 332-4555
HHS/Food and Drug Administration
Reporting of problems with drugs and medical devices by health professionals
(800) 638-6725; (301) 881-0256 in Maryland (call collect)
HHS/Food and Drug Administration
Food and drugs; complaints and advice on emergencies
(202) 443-1240; (202) 857-8400 weekends and holidays
HHS/Health Care Financing Administration
Referral service for second surgical opinions
(800) 638-6833; (800) 492-6603 in Maryland
HHS/National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute
Cancer information and publications
(800) 4-CANCER; (808) 524-1234 in Hawaii
HHS/Office of Minority Health Resource Center
Information, publications and database searches
(800) 444-6472
HHS/Social Security Administration
Information on retirement, survivor, disability, medicare and SSI benefits
(800) 234-5772
U.S. Department of Labor/Mine Safety and Health Administration
For reporting health and safety hazards
(703) 557-2020
Women's Spots Foundation
Information packet, educational travel and training grants for individual athletes
(800) 227-3988; (212) 972-9170 in New York
Y-Me Breast Cancer Support and Information
Counseling services and publications
(800) 221-2141; (708) 799-8228 in Illinois
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Housing, Real Estate and Home Improvement
Cooperative Extension Service Headquarters throughout the USA, which provide home and garden assistance, information, and education:
Amherst, Massachusetts (413) 545-4800
Athens, Georgia (706) 542-3824
Auburn, Alabama (205) 844-4444
Baton Rouge, Louisiana (504) 388-6083
Blacksburg, Virginia (703) 231-6705
Bozeman, Montana (406) 994-4371
Brookings, South Dakota (605) 688-4792
Burlington, Vermont (802) 656-2980
Clemson, South Carolina (803) 656-3382
College Park, Maryland (301) 853-4746
College Station, Texas (409) 845-7967
Columbia, Missouri (314) 882-7754
Columbus, Ohio (614) 292-4067
Corvalis, Oregon (503) 737-2713
District of Columbia (202) 576-6993
Durham, New Hampshire (603) 862-1520
Fargo, North Dakota (701) 237-8944
Fairbanks, Alaska (907) 474-7246
Fort Collins, Colorado (303) 491-6281
Gainesville, Florida (904) 392-1761
Honolulu, Hawaii (808) 956-8234
Ithaca, New York (607) 255-2237
Kingston, Rhode Island (401) 792-2474
Knoxville, Tennessee (615) 974-7114
Kolonia, Pohnpei, Micronesia (691) 320-2728
Lansing, Michigan (517) 355-2308
Laramie, Wyoming (307) 766-5124
Las Cruces, New Mexico (505) 646-3016
Lincoln, Nebraska (402) 472-2966
Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 373-2575
Lexington, Kentucky (606) 257-4772
Logan, Utah (801) 750-2200
Madison, Wisconsin (608) 262-3786
Mangilao, Guam (617) 734-9162
Manhattan, Kansas (913) 532-7137
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (809) 834-4040
Mississippi State, Mississippi (601) 325-3036
Morgantown, West Virginia (304) 293-5691
Moscow, Idaho (208) 885-6639
Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2504
New Brunswick, New Jersey (201) 932-9306
Oakland, California (510) 686-2565
Orono, Maine (207) 581-3186
Pullman, Washington (509) 335-2933
Raleigh, North Carolina (919) 515-2811
Reno, Nevada (702) 784-6611
St. Croix, Virgin Islands (809) 778-0246
Saint Paul, Minnesota (612) 624-2703
Saipan, Marianas (670) 234-9022
Stillwater, Oklahoma (405) 744-5398
Storrs, Connecticut (203) 486-2917
Tucson, Arizona (602) 621-7209
University Park, Pennsylvania (814) 865-2541
Urbana, Illinois (217) 333-2660
Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
Information on accessing Fannie Mae's mortgage network
(800) 752-6440
Resolution Trust Corporation
Real estate information and inventory of houses acquired from failed savings and loan companies
(800) 431-0600
State housing assistance program information for the following states:
Maine (800) 452-4668
Minnesota (800) 652-9747
Vermont (800) 287-VHFA
U.S. Department of Agriculture/Economic Research Service
To order database on Foreign Owned Agricultural Land (No. 87015)
(800) 999-6779
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Fair housing information or complaints regarding housing discrimination
(800) 669-9777
Home Equity Conversion Reverse Mortgage Programs, drug information, searchable database, publications, etc.
(800) 245-2691; (301) 251-5154 in Maryland
U.S. Department of the Treasury/Office of Thrift Supervision
Recorded message of indexes used to compute mortgage rates
(202) 906-6494
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Immigration
U.S. Department of Justice/Immigration and Naturalization Service
Recorded message of information on visas, passports, family fairness policy, permanent residency status, etc.
Highway safety information and to report auto safety defects and recall information on autos manufactured in the past 10 years
(800) 424-9393; 366-0123 in Washington, DC
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Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Travel/Tourism
Nation's Capital Events Hotline
Recorded message of activities at parks, embassies, etc.
(202) PA4-0009
State Offices of Tourism; information about the following states:
Alabama (800) ALABAMA
Connecticut (800) 282-6863
Delaware (800) 441-8846
Idaho (800) 635-7820
Illinois (800) ABE-0121
Louisiana (800) 334-8626
Maryland (800) MD-IS-FUN
Mississippi (800) 647-2290
New Mexico (800) 545-2040
North Dakota (800) 437-2077
Ohio (800) BUCKEYE
Oregon (800) 547-7842
Rhode Island (800) 556-2484
South Dakota (800) 843-1930
West Virginia (800) 225-5982
U.S. Congress
Information on tours of the U.S. Capitol
(202) 225-6827
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control
Vaccination requirements, disease outbreaks, AIDS and the foreign traveler, etc., information
(404) 332-4559
U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA/State)
Citizens Emergency Center, which gives assistance to Americans traveling or arrested abroad
(202) 647-5225
STATE/BCA
Information about visas
(202) 647-0510
STATE/BCA
Information about passports
(202) 647-0518
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Volunteerism
U.S. Geological Survey
Recorded message of information on "Volunteer for Science" program
(703) 648-7440
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Weather
U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Climatic Data Center Archives on weather and data for the nation
(704) 259-0682
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Whistleblower Hotlines
Unless otherwise noted, Whistleblower Hotlines are established as a means of reporting fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement within a particular federal agency. The agencies with these hotlines are listed below:
To report fraud or corruption by employees of DOD contractors
(800) 424-9098
U.S. Department of Education
(800) 647-8733; (202) 755-2770
U.S. Department of Energy
(800) 541-1625; (202) 586-4073
Federal Bureau of Investigation
(202) 324-2901
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(800) 368-5779; (410) 965-5953
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(800) 347-3735; (202) 708-4200
U.S. Department of the Interior
(800) 424-5081
U.S. Department of Justice
(800) 869-4499; (202) 514-3435
U.S. Department of Labor
(800) 347-3756; (202) 219-5227
U.S. Department of State
(202) 647-3320
U.S. Department of Transportation
(800) 424-9071; (202) 366-1461
U.S. Department of Treasury
(800) 359-3898; (202) 622-1090
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(202) 233-5394
Environmental Protection Agency
(202) 260-3000
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(202) 663-7020
General Accounting Office
To report fraud, waste, abuse or illegal acts within federal government
(202) 512-7470
General Services Administration
(800) 424-5210
Interstate Commerce Commission
(202) 275-7147
Merit Systems Protection Board
(800) 872-9855; (202) 653-7188
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(800) 424-9183; (202) 755-3402
Navy Department
To report waste, fraud or abuse within Navy or by Navy contractors
(800) 522-3451
Office of Personnel Management
(202) 606-2423
Railroad Retirement Board
(800) 772-4258; (312) 751-4336
Social Security Administration
(800) 368-5779
Small Business Administration
(202) 205-6580
Tennessee Valley Authority
(800) 323-3835
(800) 423-3071 (Tennessee only); (615) 632-3550
Hotlines and Recorded Messages
Recorded Messages
You'll find many other recorded messages in every chapter, particularly in Health and Medicine as well as Federal Jobs Banks in the Careers and Workplace Chapter. Dozens of taped information spots prepared by the Immigration and Naturalization Service are included in the Law and Social Justice Chapter.
President's Voice on Current Issues (800) 424-9090
Producer Price Index (202) 606-7828
Public Debt (202) 874-4000
Public Health Corps Scholarships (800) 638-0824
Radon Hotline (800) SOS-RADON
Savings Bonds (202) 447-1775
SBA Answer Desk (800) 827-5722
Smithsonian Dial-A-Museum (202) 357-2020
Smithsonian Skywatchers Report (202) 357-2000
St. Lawrence Seaway Ship Arrival (315) 769-2422
Time (within milliseconds) (202) 653-1800
Thrift Supervision (202) 906-6988
Treasury Bills (202) 874-4000
US House of Representatives Floor Votes
Democratic Cloakroom (202) 225-7400
Republican Cloakroom (202) 225-7430
US International Transactions
Weekend Preview (202) 393-4102
US Senate Floor Votes
Democratic Cloakroom (202) 224-8541
Republican Cloakroom (202) 224-8601
202) 224-8601
Recorded Messages
General Sources
* See also Investments and Financial Services Chapter
* See also Agriculture and Farming Chapter
* See also Health and Medicine
When you find yourself the victim of an unfair business practice, you don't have to sit there and feel helpless. This chapter includes a wide variety of programs that offer information and advice on consumer complaints such as mail fraud, deceptive advertising, and warrantee enforcement. You'll find answers to consumer questions on everything from tanning salons to funeral practices. You should also see the Expert Chapter for subject specific experts on all kinds of consumer issues.
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* Advertising Practices
Federal Trade Commission
Advertising Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3131
This division of the FTC promotes the distribution of truthful information to the public through law enforcement and oversight activities in the following areas: 1) General advertising for deceptive claims at the national and regional level. 2) Advertising claims for food and over-the-counter drugs, particularly claims relating to safety or effectiveness. 3) Tobacco advertising, which includes monitoring for unfair practices or deceptive claims, implementing cigarette and smokeless tobacco labeling laws, and reporting to Congress on cigarette and smokeless tobacco labeling, advertising, and promotion. 4) Performance and energy-savings claims for solar products, furnaces, window coverings, room heaters, wood burning products, gas-saving products and motor oils, and other products featuring energy conservation. For more information about any of these programs, contact this office.
General Sources
* Advocacy Program
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Economics
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20 580 (202) 326-3429
Under the Advocacy Program, the FTC's three bureaus--Economics, Competition, and Consumer Protection--present comments to other Federal agencies concerning the effect of regulation on competition and consumers. Some recent studies have analyzed the effect of state entry regulation on retail automobile markets, certificate of need regulation in the health care field, and consumer information regulations in the insurance industry. For more information on these and other advocacy program studies, contact this bureau.
General Sources
* Air Travelers' Rights and Complaints
Consumer Affairs Division
Intergovernmental and Consumer Affairs
Governmental Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001 (202) 366-2220
If your problem cannot be resolved directly with the airline, contact this office for information on air travelers' rights and for assistance in resolving problems with airlines and charter flights. Complaints about delayed or canceled flights, reservations, lost baggage, smoking, refunds, and overbooking can also be handled here.
General Sources
* Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Information
Communications Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-7777
This Center functions as a 24 hours a day, seven days a week clearinghouse for those seeking assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
General Sources
* Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms: Laws and Regulations
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 927-3238
The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Quarterly Bulletin announces all new laws, regulations, codes, and rulings or changes related to alcohol, tobacco, and firearms. The subscription price is $13 per year (S/N 748-001-00000-0).
General Sources
* Automobile Fuel Economy
Motor Vehicle Requirements Division
Office of Market Incentives
Rulemaking
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5320
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0486
NHTSA issues fuel economy standards and collects information on the technological and economic capabilities of automobile manufacturers to maximize fuel efficiency. Contact this office for information and referrals.
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General Sources
* Auto Safety Hotline
Office of Defects Investigation (NEF-10)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5326 (800) 424-9393
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0123
This toll-free hotline is accessible in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Consumers may call to report automobile safety problems or to request information on recalls, defects, investigations, child safety seats, tires, drunk driving, crash test results, seat belts, air bags, odometer tampering, and other related topics. Staff will also make referrals to state and other agencies. Also ask about the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which provides comparable data on the frontal crashworthiness of selected new vehicles.
General Sources
* Buying By Phone
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Enforcement Division
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580
Recording for orders or complaints (202) 326-3768
The FTC receives complaints indicating that businesses and other organizations have problems with some telephone solicitors who use illegal tactics to make sales or send unordered merchandise. For more information about these illegal solicitors, often called "WATS-line hustlers" because they use long-distance phone lines, contact your local FTC office, or the office above.
General Sources
* Care Labeling
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3034
Under the FTC's Care Labeling Rule concerning textile clothing, a care label must be attached to most clothing--except articles that are used to primarily to cover or protect the head and hands--giving care instructions. For more information on the Care Labeling Rule and your rights, or to report clothing you have purchased that has no care label attached, contact the FTC.
General Sources
* Consumer Affairs
Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 634-4140
The OCA is responsible for providing the President and federal agencies with advice and information regarding the interests of American consumers. The OCA encourages and assists in developing new consumer programs; makes recommendations to improve federal consumer programs; cooperates with state agencies and voluntary organizations in advancing consumer interests; promotes improved consumer education; recommends legislation and regulations to help consumers; and encourages the exchange of ideas among industry, government, and consumers. The Consumer's Resource Handbook and Consumer Information Catalog are available free from Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Department 635H, Pueblo, CO 81009, or by calling (719) 948-4000.
General Sources
* Consumer Affairs - International
Commercial, Legislative and Business Affairs
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 6822
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-1942
This office monitors developments in international consumer affairs and coordinates U.S. participation in international organizations dealing with consumer affairs policy.
General Sources
* Consumer Complaint Letters to the FTC
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Correspondence Branch
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580
Letters from consumers are very important to the work of the FTC. They are often the first indication of a problem in the marketplace and may provide the initial evidence to begin an investigation. Although the FTC is not authorized to resolve individual consumer complaints, it can act when it sees a pattern of possible law violations. If you have witnessed an incidence of unfair trade practice, write a letter to the FTC to help them determine if any federal action is warranted.
General Sources
* Consumer Information Catalog
Catalog
Pueblo, CO 81009
Published quarterly, The Consumer Information Catalog includes a descriptive listing of approximately 200 booklets from a variety of federal agencies. The publications cover health, federal benefits, money management, housing, child care, employment, small business, education, food and nutrition, consumer protection, and more. Some booklets are free and some are available at cost. The Center also has a list of over 100 booklets available free in Spanish. They include a variety of subjects such as health, money management, children, federal benefits, and more. To obtain a copy, write to LISTA, Pueblo, CO 81009. Here is a brief list of some of the subjects you will find:
Nine Ways to Lower Your Auto Insurance
Recycling Used Oil
Children
Becoming a Nation of Readers: What Parents Can Do
TV With Books Completes the Picture
Parenting
Growing Up Drug Free
When Parents Divorce
Employment
Tips for Finding the Right Job
What You Should Know About the Pension Law
Federal Programs
Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare
Medicare Q and A
Understanding Social Security
Food and Nutrition
Food Additives
Health
Getting the Lead Out
Rx to OTC
Getting a Second Opinion
Housing
A Home of Your Own
Homebuyer Guide to Environmental Hazards
Money
Consumer Credit Handbook
Managing Money Throughout Life
Investment Swindles...How They Work and How to Avoid Them
Fraud By Phone
Swindlers are Calling
Sources of Assistance
Getting Information from FDA
U.S. Government TDD Directory
Your Right to Federal Records
General Sources
* Consumer Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009 (202) 501-1794
The Consumer Information Center (CIC) was established in 1970 to help federal agencies and departments release consumer information they wish to bring to the public's attention and to help build public awareness and use of this information. CIC is a separately funded operation located in the General Services Administration, and it is under the policy guidance of the Special Adviser to the President for Consumer Affairs. CIC has a small staff of consumer information specialists available on a selected basis to speak at or participate in national conferences. CIC's exhibit, which includes free catalogs, is also available for major conferences.
General Sources
* Consumer Information Media Hotline
Pueblo, CO 81009 (202) 501-1794
Members of the Consumer Information Center (CIC) media staff are ready to help reporters research consumer stories and can put reporters in touch with contacts who will answer questions directly.
General Sources
* Consumer Publications
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Public Reference Branch, Room 130
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2222 - Recording
The following publications are available free of charge by visiting the FTC in person, but if that is not possible, the FTC will send you any of them free of charge except those marked with an asterisk (*), which are available for $.50 from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009.
About Fine Jewelry*
Art Fraud
"Bargain" Jewelry
Buying By Phone
Buying Native American Jewelry
Care Labels: Caring For Your Clothes
Consumer Alert: Investing In Rare Coins
Consumer Guide to the FTC Funeral Rule
Consumer Quiz
Contest Cons
Dollars for Dancing
Door to Door Sales
Eye Care
Eyeglasses
Franchise and Business Opportunities
Generic Drugs
Health Claims: Separating Fact From Fiction
Health Questions: How To Talk To and Select Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists,
and Vision Care Specialists
Health Spas: Exercise Your Rights
How To Buy A Manufactured Home*
How To Write A Wrong: Complain Effectively And Get Results
Indoor Tanning*
Job-Hunting: Should You Pay?
Layaway Purchase Plans
Real Estate Brokers
Service Contracts
Shopping by Mail
Shopping by Phone and Mail
Smart Buying for Young Consumers
Telemarketing Travel Fraud*
Telephone Investment Fraud
Unordered Merchandise
Vacation Time Sharing Tips
Warranties
What's New About Care Labels
Work-At-Home Schemes
Your Home, Your Choice: A Workbook For Older People and Their Families*
Automobile
Automatic Transmission Repair*
Car Rental Guide
Car Ads: Low Interest Loans and Other Offers
Consumer Guide to Vehicle Leasing*
General Motors Consumer Mediation/Arbitration Program
New Car Buying Guide
Volkswagen Consumer Mediation/Arbitration Program
Consumer Financing
Escrow Accounts For Home Mortgages
Building A Better Credit Record: What To Do, What To Avoid*
Buying and Borrowing: Cash In On The Facts*
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Cosigning A Loan
Credit and Charge Card Fraud
Credit and Older Americans
Credit Billing Errors? Use FCBA
Credit Practices Rule
Electronic Banking
Equal Credit Opportunity
Fair Credit Reporting
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair Credit Billing
Fair Debt Collection
Fix Your Own Credit Problems and Save Money
Getting a Loan: Your Home As Security
Home Equity Credit Lines*
Income Tax Preparation Services
Lost or Stolen: Credit and ATM Cards
Money Matters: How To Talk To and Select Lawyers, Financial Planners, Tax Preparers, and Real Estate Brokers
Mortgage Money Guide*
Refinancing Your Home
Second Mortgage Financing
Scoring for Credit
Solving Credit Problems
Using Plastic: A Young Adult's Guide To Credit Cards
Women and Credit Histories
General Sources
* Crashworthiness: Air Bags, Child Seats,
Helmets, Seat Belts
Office of Crashworthiness Research (NRD-10)
Research and Development
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4862
Research is conducted on vehicle crashworthiness and crash avoidance. To determine how drivers and passengers fare in head-on collisions, information is collected on seat belts, air bags, child safety restraints, motorcycle helmets, fuel systems, rearview mirrors, tires, door locks, seats, bumpers, and school busses. The annual publication, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations, is available for $134 (S/N 950-031-00000-0) from the Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. New Car Assessment Program information on selected models is available from the Auto Safety Hotline: (800) 424-9393.
General Sources
* Essential Air Service
Office of Aviation Analysis
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6401
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5903
The Department's Essential Air Service Program ensures that certain cities will be served by air transportation. The program establishes subsidy levels, selects carriers, processes applications to change service levels, and reviews fitness of carriers. Contact the office listed for information about this program.
General Sources
* Explosives/Stolen Weapons Hotline
Explosives Enforcement Branch
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave. (202) 927-7930
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-7777
Those with information on a major arson incident or bombing, or those aware of stolen/lost weapons or explosives, may call the above hotline. One of four national response teams will be rushed to the scene within 24 hours. A report will be taken by those answering the phone, and the information will be transferred to the nearest agent in the area. Each of the four response teams is composed of 10 special agents, a forensic chemist, and an explosive specialist from ATF's Explosives Technology Branch. A state or local law enforcement or fire service official can request the services of a National Response Team by contacting an ATF Special Agent in charge at one of 22 strategic office locations throughout the United States:
Atlanta, GA: (404) 331-6526
Birmingham, AL: (205) 731-1205
Boston, MA: (617) 565-7042
Brentwood, TN: (615) 736-5412
Charlotte, NC (704) 371-6125
Dallas, TX: (214) 767-2250
Detroit, MI: (313) 226-4830
Houston, TX: (713) 229-3511
Kansas City, MO: (816) 374-7188
Los Angeles, CA: (213) 894-4812
Louisville, KY: (502) 582-5211
Miami, FL: (305) 536-4368
Middleburg Heights, OH: (216) 522-7210
Nashville, TN: (615) 736-7879
New Orleans, LA: (504) 589-2048
New York, NY: (212) 264-4657
Oak Brook, IL: (312) 620-7824
Philadelphia, PA: (215) 597-7266
San Francisco, CA: (415) 974-9589
Seattle, WA: (206) 442-4485
St. Louis, MO: (314) 425-5560
St. Paul, MN: (612) 290-3092
Washington, DC: (703) 285-2543
General Sources
* Eye Care
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Service Industry Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3303
Under the FTC Rule, an eye care specialist is required to provide you with your eyeglass prescription, immediately after the examination, so that you can then comparison shop for eye glasses. The specialist, however, is not required to provide you with your contact lens fitting specifications. For more information on eye care products and services and your consumer rights, contact the FTC.
General Sources
* Firearms and Explosives
Licensing Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC 20226 (800) 366-5423
This office provides license information.
General Sources
* Firefighting, Prevention,
and Forest Fires Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Fire safety publications are listed, including improving the fire safety of cigarettes and the effect of cigarettes on the ignition of furnishings. Free.
General Sources
* Funeral Rule
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Each year Americans arrange more than two million funerals for family and friends, and the FTC has developed a trade regulation rule concerning funeral industry practices to enable consumers to obtain information about funeral arrangements. For a free brochure on the funeral rule, including price disclosures, embalming information, and cremation, contact this FTC office.
General Sources
* Gangs, Guns, Drugs...Had Enough
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC 20226 (800) ATF-GUNS
Information is accepted at this office regarding illegal use, buying or selling of firearms. Any suspicious gang activity may also be reported here. If you wish, information may be given anonymously.
General Sources
* General Motors Consumer Mediation Program
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Enforcement Division
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3027
Under the terms of a 1983 FTC order, all owners of General Motors (GM) cars and light trucks with engine or transmission problems have an opportunity to get money back spent on repairs, or to get repairs by GM at no charge. For a free handbook about this mediation/arbitration program, call (800) 824-5109, or contact the FTC for a free fact sheet outlining your rights.
General Sources
* Geologic Hazards
Geologic Inquiries
U.S. Geological Survey
911 National Center
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4380
This division evaluates environmental hazards which are associated with earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, droughts, toxic materials, landslides, subsidience, and other ground failures. Methods of hazards prediction are developed through the study of the Earth's internal structure. Engineering problems are identified and solved, including problems in the selection of sites for power stations, highways, bridges, dams, and hazardous waste disposal.
General Sources
* Grape Wine Label Information
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
The free brochure, What You Should Know About Grape Wine Labels, describes the elements written on a label for grape wine and what can be learned from the label. These include brand, vintage date, varietal designations, alcohol content, appellation of origin, viticultural area, name or trade name, and estate bottled.
General Sources
* Health and the Environment
American Council on Science and Health
1995 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023-5860 (212) 362-7044
The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) is a consumer education association providing the public with scientifically balanced evaluations of food, chemicals, the environment and health. Publications: ACSH News and Views, Inside ACSH, ACSH Media Update.
General Sources
* Health Fraud
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Each year billions of consumer dollars are wasted on useless remedies and devices. This FTC office can provide you with information on how to spot worthless, fraudulent claims involving products which "cure" arthritis, cancer, weight loss, cellulite, baldness, and much more.
General Sources
* Health Spa Complaints
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3319
The most frequent complaints about health spas concern high pressure sales tactics, misrepresentations about facilities and services, and spas that go out of business. This office can provide you with information about your rights or how to file a complaint.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has three regional offices which serve a variety of functions, one of which is to answer inquiries and assist the public with concerns regarding interstate bus, trucking, and railroad companies. The most frequent calls involve moving companies.
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission, 3535 Market St., Room 16400, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 596-4040. States served: AL, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, OH, PA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV.
Central
Interstate Commerce Commission, 55 W. Monroe, Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60603; (312) 353-6204. States served: AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, MN, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI.
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission, 211 Maine St., Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 744-6520. States served: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY.
General Sources
* Legal Action Against Companies
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Office of the General Counsel
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2481
During an investigation, the FTC staff may find reason to believe that an individual company has violated the law. If the case is not settled by a formal agreement with the company (a consent order), the FTC may decide to sue the company. Depending on the circumstances, the case will be tried before an administrative law judge or in federal court. The FTC may seek a cease and desist order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, consumer redress, or other appropriate relief.
General Sources
* Loss and Damage of Cargo Claims
Office of Compliance and Consumer Assistance
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4412
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5520
While the Commission does not have specific binding authority to adjudicate a dispute claim, it will render all possible assistance. There are several publications available to inform the consumer of his or her rights. Loss and Damage Claims! Can You Collect? provides the basic information on cargo claim problems. Administrative Ruling 120 deals with concealed loss or damage claims. For a copy of these publications and further assistance, contact the Office of Compliance and Consumer Assistance.
General Sources
* Marketing Practices
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
This division of the FTC brings law enforcement actions with regard to unfair or deceptive marketing and warranty practices. Although the FTC is not authorized to resolve individual consumer complaints, it can act when it sees a pattern of possible law violations. Deceptive sales programs areas include the following: business opportunities, multi-level marketing plans, and pyramid sales schemes; business and office supply sales schemes; counterfeit goods; fraudulent health spa practices; health or safety risks or defects in major consumer products, such as cars; rebate coupon problems; travel clubs or coupons and vacation certificates; and vacation timesharing or campground plans. This division also enforces actions regarding warranties, franchising rules, and funeral rules. For more information on these or other advertising issues, contact this office.
General Sources
* Maximum Speed Limit
Police Traffic Services Division
Office of Enforcement and Emergency Services
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6124
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5440
The National Maximum Speed Limit is 65 miles per hour on certain interstate highways. This office processes annual certifications of maximum speed limit enforcement programs throughout the U.S. and assists states in developing and improving enforcement efforts.
General Sources
* Meat and Poultry Hotline
Food Safety and Inspection Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (800) 535-4555
This service takes calls from consumers on cases of meat or poultry food poisoning or complaints about meat or poultry spoilage due to improper packaging or processing. They can also provide you with health-oriented information on safe handling and storage of meats and poultry.
General Sources
* Moving
Office of the Secretary
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5520
When You Move: Your Rights and Responsibilities is a pamphlet your mover gives you to provide information about your rights and responsibilities as a shipper of household goods. It includes information on estimates, contracts, weight of shipment, pick-up and delivery, notification of charges, and payments. Also included is a section on filing of loss or damage claims.
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General Sources
* Moving and Trucking Complaint and Performance Data
Office of Compliance and Consumer Assistance
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5520
Among the many consumer-oriented services of the ICC is a series of advisory bulletins alerting the public and prospective transportation users of the existence of certain transportation problems, and of a regulation requiring household goods carriers to furnish an information bulletin to each prospective customer. You may obtain these advisories by calling or writing this office.
General Sources
* News Releases From FTC
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Office of Public Affairs (OPA)
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2178
This office provides information to the public through the media. It issues news releases on all significant Commission actions, responds to reporters' inquiries and arranges television, radio, and print interviews for FTC officials. OPA also issues a weekly calendar of Commission events and a weekly summary of press releases, called News Notes, which are available to the public. To be placed on the mailing list for News Notes, contact this office. Weekly Calendar: Call (202) 326-2711 on Monday mornings for current weeks' activities.
General Sources
* Odometer Tampering
Odometer Fraud Staff
Office of Chief Counsel
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5219
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9511
Federal law requires that the seller of a car sign a disclosure statement that the mileage on the odometer is accurate and has not been rolled back. NHTSA enforces the odometer law via inspections and criminal charges. Information on odometer tampering is also available from the Auto Safety Hotline: (800) 424-9393.
General Sources
* Postal Inspection Service
Inspection Service Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2100 (202) 268-4267
As the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, The Postal Inspection Service protects the mails, postal funds, and property; investigates internal conditions and needs that may affect postal security and effectiveness; apprehends those who violate the postal laws; and audits financial and nonfinancial operations. Information on past and present schemes used to defraud the public is available as well. Help is available if you experience difficulty with a company or suspect that you have been the victim of mail fraud. There is a Regional Chief Inspector in each of the five postal regions. Information and complaints of postal violations should be presented to the nearest Postal Inspector in charge.
Central Region
Chicago
Main Post Office Bldg., Chicago, IL 60607-5401; (312) 765-4605
433 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60669-2201; (312) 765-4500
Denver
P.O. Box 329, Denver, CO 80201-0329; (303) 297-6220
Des Moines
P.O. Box 566, Des Moines, IA 50302-0566; (515) 253-9060
Detroit
P.O. Box 330119, Detroit, MI 48232-6119; (313) 226-8184
Indianapolis
7188 Lakeview Pkwy. W. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46268-4101; (317) 327-2500
Kansas City
3101 Broadway, Suite 850, Kansas City, MO 64111-2416; (816) 932-0400
Milwaukee
P.O. Box 788, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0788; (414) 291-2475
St. Louis
1106 Walnut St., St. Louis, MO 63199-2201; (314) 539-9300
St. Paul
P.O. Box 64558, St. Paul, MN 55164-2201; (612) 293-3202/3200
Eastern Region
Cynwyd
1 Bala Cynwyd Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3509; (215) 668-4500
850 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94098-0100; (415) 742-4411
Oakland
7717 Edgewater Dr., Oakland, CA 94621-3013; (415) 636-2600
Pasadena
P.O. Box 2000, Pasadena, CA 91102-2000; (818) 405-1200
Phoenix
P.O. Box 20666, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0666; (602) 223-3660
Portland
Suite 790, 921 SW Washington, Portland, OR 97205-2898; (503) 294-2263
San Diego
P.O. Box 2110, San Diego, CA 92112-2110; (619) 233-0610
San Francisco
P.O. Box 882000, San Francisco, CA 94188-2000; (415) 550-5602/5700
Seattle
P.O. Box 400, Seattle, WA 98111-4000; (206) 442-6300
General Sources
* Radon
Public Information Center
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW, PM-211 B
Washington DC 20460 (202) 260-2080
A Citizen's Guide to Radon helps readers understand the radon problem and decide if they need to take action to reduce radon levels in their homes. It explains what radon is, how it is detected, and what the results mean. Contact this office for your free copy.
General Sources
* Reference Guides on Consumer Concerns
Science and Technology Division
Reference Section
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5580
Informal series of reference guides are issued free from the Science and Technology Division under the general title, LC Science Tracer Bullet. These guides are designed to help readers locate published material on subjects about which they have only general knowledge. New titles in the series are announced in the weekly Library of Congress Information Bulletin that is distributed to many libraries including:
80-14 Automotive Maintenance and Repair
80-18 Health Foods
81-6 Pets and Pet Care
81-9 Cable Television (Cable TV)
General Sources
* Service Industry Practices
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Service Industry Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3303
This FTC division focuses on deception and misrepresentation in the advertising of professional services. Law enforcement activities are directed toward restrictions on advertising and other business practices of professionals that may impede competition and consumer choice. Other activities include investigating investment schemes; monitoring industry standards and certification programs and the Retail Food Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule. Program areas include advertising, eyeglasses, employment counseling services, health care services, and legal services. This division's current investment fraud investigations focus on gemstones, cellular phone lotteries, rare coins, and art. Contact this division for more information on any of these programs or investigations.
General Sources
* Shopping By Mail
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Ordering merchandise by mail can be a convenient way to save time, energy, and sometimes money, but if your merchandise arrives late or not at all, you need to know your rights. The FTC can furnish you with information concerning the Mail Order Merchandise Rule, but to resolve a complaint against a company, contact your local Postmaster, your local consumer protection agency, or the Direct Marketing Association at 6 East 43rd St., New York, NY 10017.
General Sources
* State Motor Vehicle Inspections
Records and Motor Vehicle Services Division (NTS-43)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2676
NHTSA's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program is aimed at providing car owners with preventive information on what repairs are needed to achieve greater safety, lower pollution, and better mileage. The annual Study of the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program is available from this office.
General Sources
* Telemarketing Travel Fraud
Federal Trade Commission
Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Have you ever been tempted to buy one of those bargain-priced travel packages sold over the telephone? Be careful. Your dream vacation may turn into a misadventure if you fall victim to one of the many travel scams being sold over the phone which are defrauding consumers out of millions of dollars each month. If you feel you are a victim of just such a scam, or you want information on how to avoid them, contact this office for their free brochure.
General Sources
* Trade Regulation Enforcement
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Enforcement Division
601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2996
This division of the FTC monitors compliance with Commission orders and, along with the Regional Offices, enforces a number of trade regulations and specific laws. What follows is a brief listing of some of the FTC laws and regulations, along with the respective FTC expert in that area:
Appliance Labeling Rule, which requires the disclosure of energy costs of home appliances. James Mills, (202) 326-3035.
Cooling-Off Rule, which requires sellers to give consumers notice of their three-day cancellation rights for sales made away from the seller's place of business. George Brent Mickum, (202) 326-3131.
Games of Chance in the Food Retailing and Gasoline Industries Rule, which requires disclosure of the odds of winning prizes, the random distribution of the winning prize pieces, and the publication of the winners' names. John Mendenhall, Cleveland Regional Office, (216) 522-4210.
Negative Option Rule, which requires sellers who use negative option purchase plans, such as book and record clubs, to give members at least 10 days to reject the monthly selection. Suzanne Patch, (202) 326-2981.
Octane Posting and Certification Rule, which requires the posting of octane ratings on gasoline dispensers. Neil Blickman, (202) 326-3038.
R-value Rule, which requires sellers to disclose the thermal efficiency of home insulation. Kent Howerton, (202) 326-3013.
Used Car Rule, which requires dealers to post on each used car a "Buyers Guide" that gives information about the warranty coverage, tells the meaning of an "as is" sale, and suggests that consumers ask about getting an independent inspection before buying the car. George Brent Mickum, (202326-3131.
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, which requires consumer commodities to be accurately labeled to describe the product's identity and net quantity. Bret Smart, Los Angeles Regional Office, (301) 575-7975.
Hobby Protection Act, which requires imitation coins, medals, and other monetary items to be marked "copy," and imitation political items to be marked with the year of manufacture. Robert Easton, (202) 326-3029.
Textile, Wool, and Fur Acts, which protect consumers against mislabeling, false advertising, and false invoicing of textile, wool, and fur products. Bret Smart, Los Angeles Regional Office, (301) 575-7975.
Amended Wool Products Labeling and Textile Fiber Products Identification Acts, which require all wool and textile items, domestic or imported, to be labeled with the country of origin. Steve Ecklund, (202) 326-3034.
Unordered Merchandise Statute, which permits consumers to keep, as a free gift, merchandise they received through the U.S. mail but did not order. Vada Martin, (202) 326-3002.
Made in USA, requires labeling and advertising to state country of origin. Steve Ecklund, (202) 326-3034.
General Sources
* Transportation Issues
Office of Public Interest Groups
Intergovernmental and Consumer Affairs
Governmental Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1524
This office acts as a liaison between Congress, state and local governments, business and industry, and public interest groups to ensure that their needs are considered when Department policy decisions are made. Public and private organizations can contact this office to communicate needs and comment on DOT programs and regulations.
General Sources
* Transportation Safety Institute
Transportation Safety Institute (DMA-60)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
6500 South MacArthur Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73169 (405) 680-3153
The Institute supports the Department's efforts to reduce transportation accidents. It develops and conducts training programs for Federal, state, and local governments; industry; and foreign personnel. Courses are offered in aviation, highway, marine, pipeline, and railroad safety; materials analysis; transportation security; and other subjects. Mail: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-5050.
General Sources
* Vehicle Importation
Public Information Division
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
The pamphlet, Importing a Car, outlines the provisions for dutiable entry or free entry of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. Prior arrangements, documentation, safety and emissions standards, and federal tax guidelines are also discussed.
General Sources
* Vehicle Manufacturer Safety Compliance
Vehicle Manufacturer Safety Compliance (NEF-30)
Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2832
To ensure that foreign and domestic vehicle and equipment manufacturers comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards, this office performs compliance testing, inspections, and investigations involving about 150 performance requirements and nearly 3000 equipment items.
General Sources
* Vehicle Research and Testing
Vehicle Research and Test Center
Research and Development
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. BOX 37
East Liberty, OH 43319 (513) 666-4511
NHTSA evaluates the effectiveness of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This engineering facility performs tests to obtain basic data used to establish standards for safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles.
General Sources
* Volkswagen Consumer Mediation Program
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3022
Under the terms of a 1988 FTC order, Volkswagen has established a mediation program for all owners of Volkswagen of America or Audi cars and light trucks with engine problems. To find out more about whether you qualify to receive a settlement for reimbursement for repairs, contact either the FTC, your local Better Business Bureau, or Volkswagen of America, Inc.
General Sources
* Warranties
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Division of Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Although the FTC cannot intervene in individual disputes and does not handle private cases, the FTC does want to know if companies are meeting their warranty obligations. To report violations of the Warranty Act or warranty-related problems, or to request information concerning warranties in general, contact this office.
General Sources
* Work-At-Home Schemes
Division of Marketing Practices
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Be careful about work-at-home ads--stuffing envelopes, assembling work, and others--especially ones that promise you large profits in a short period of time. While some of these plans are legitimate, many are not, and if you feel you've been taking advantage of, or if you'd like to know precautions to take against fraudulent schemes, contact the Better Business Bureau, your local Postmaster, your state's Attorney General's office, or the FTC.
General Sources
State Consumer Protection Offices
You are interested in investing in a company that sells educational courses to the public, but you want to know if they are getting any complaints about their sales practices. How can you find out? Or perhaps you are the manufacturer of a potato peeler which is sold with a warning against using the product on anything other than potatoes. Are you protected from a law suit brought against you by a consumer who cut his finger while using your potato peeler on an orange? On the consumer side, you may have a problem with a product or service, and the retailer has ignored your complaints or given you the run around. What are your rights? In any of these cases, you will probably need consumer protection advice, and quickly. Instead of hiring a high-priced consumer lawyer to solve your problems, contact your state Consumer Affairs Office, which can give you as much, if not more, of the information and advice you may need as the lawyer can give you, but for free.
The kinds of information available from these offices varies from state-to-state; however, most of them can help you with your inquiry or complaint. Aside from just handling complaints, many states publish valuable consumer information on their in-state companies. For example, Alabama will provide you with a listing of all companies that have gone out of business; Arkansas publishes a Buyer Beware List of companies that have been brought to court; New York and Iowa publish yearly reports naming companies that have had complaints filed against them; and Oklahoma and New Mexico release periodic press releases to warn the public of companies that have had court actions taken against them.
If you have yet to purchase a product and want to make sure that you don't get a lemon, state Consumer Offices can help you, too. Most states will provide some information by phone about companies that have had complaints filed against them in the state. Some states, however, require that you speak directly with the investigator assigned to the case, while in others your request must be in writing. Currently, the following states will provide listings of all companies that have had complaints filed against them: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Vermont. And 18 states have toll free numbers for in-state consumers to file complaints or to search out information about whether a company has had complaints filed against it. Only five states--Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, Missouri, and West Virginia--do not provide any consumer protection information at all.
Most offices will advise you to take the following steps when lodging a complaint of your own. First, contact the retailer in person or by phone and let them know the nature of the problem. If that doesn't yield the proper response, take step two: write an angry letter that clearly states the problem, the date of purchase, a copy of the receipt, canceled check, or itemized charge bill, and what you would consider a fair and equitable settlement. If you still get no satisfactory response, contact the Consumer Affairs Office.
If you purchased an offending product in another state, start with that state's Consumer Affairs Office. Most offices offer a wide selection of information and educational materials, and most will be glad to answer your questions or direct you toward someone who can. But before you even start, it is very important that you have copies of any relevant sales receipts, other sales documents, and all correspondence between yourself and the retailer and/or manufacturer.
General Sources
State Consumer Protection Office
Alabama
Office of Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, 11 South Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 242-7334, (800) 392-5658. Information on a specific company can be obtained by writing to this office. A listing of complaints filed against a company as well as a listing of companies that have gone out of business can be obtained.
Alaska
The Consumer Protection Section in the Office of the Attorney General has been closed. Consumers with complaints are being referred to the Better Business Bureau. 3380 C Street, Suite 103, Anchorage, AK, 99503, (907) 562-0704.
Arizona
Financial Fraud Division, Office of Attorney General, 1275 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-3702, 542-5763, (800) 352-8431. Information on complaints on a specific company can be given over the phone. A listing of companies in their files with complete name, address and zip code is also available.
Arkansas
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General 200 Tower Bldg., 323 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 682-2341/TDD, (800) 482-8982. Information can be given over the phone on current lawsuits pending, or the names of companies who have failed to respond to a complaint after it has been issued. A Buyer Beware List is distributed which informs consumers which companies have been brought to court.
California
State Department of Consumer Protection, 400 R St., Suite 1040, Sacramento, CA 95814; consumer information, (916) 445-1254; complaint assistant (916) 445-0660. Data is computerized and available on computer readable formats. A disclosure policy prohibits the release of company information. This office will refer consumers to appropriate licensing boards if necessary. (916) 522-1700/TDD, (800) 344-9940.
Colorado
Consumer Protection Unit, Office of Attorney General, 110 16th St., 10th Floor, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 620-4500. A disclosure policy prohibits the release of any company information. No publications available.
Connecticut
Department of Consumer Protection, State Office Building, 165 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4999, (800) 842-2649, (800) 538-2277. Requests for specific information on a company must be made in writing. Information is given on the company's license, and complaint record over the last 2 years.
Delaware
Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Community Affairs, 820 North French St., Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 571-3250, (800) 443-2179, (800) 736-4000. A list of companies with registered complaints can be obtained from this office.
District of Columbia
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 614 H. St., NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-7000. Specific information on some companies may be given over the phone, including the name of the company president or officer. For detailed information a request must be made in writing.
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, 218 Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399; (904) 488-2226, (800) 342-2176/TDD, (800) 342-2175, (800) 327-3382. Information on complaints of a specific company can be given over the phone. Some information is available on computer readable formats.
Georgia
Office of Consumer Affairs, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Plaza Level, East Tower, GA 30334; (404) 656-3790, (404) 651-8600, (800) 869-1123.
Hawaii
Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 3767, Honolulu, HI 96812; (808) 586-2630. Information on the number of complaints filed, date of complaints and a public review of a specific company can be given over the phone.
Idaho
Office of Consumer Protection, State House, Room 113A, Boise, ID 83720; (202) 334-2424, (800) 432-3545. Consumer brochures are available. Data is computerized but business status reports are not given to the general public.
Illinois
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 500 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62706; (217) 782-0244, (800) 252-8666. Information on a specific company is not given over the phone. Data is computerized but not released. Mediation consumer brochures are available.
Indiana
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 219 State House, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-6330, (800) 382-5516. All company information is available for public record but must have the permission of the specific company before it can be released to the public. Data files are computerized and available on computer readable formats with company consent.
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 1300 E. Walnut, Cooper Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5926. Information on the number of complaints filed on a specific company can be given over the phone by an assigned investigator. A yearly report is published and available to the public. No computer listings are available.
Kansas
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 301 West 10th, Kansas Judicial Center, 2nd Floor, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3751, (800) 432-2310. Complaint or information on a lawsuit for a specific company can be given over the phone by talking with the case attorney. Data files are computerized but a complete listing of companies in the file is considered confidential.
Kentucky
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 209 Saint Clair St., Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-2200, (800) 432-9257. Information on complaints of a specific company can be given over the phone. Various consumer brochures are published.
Louisiana
Department of Urban and Community Affairs, P.O. Box 94005, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 342-7373. Litigation information on a specific company can be given over the phone.
Maine
Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, State House Station # 35, Augusta, ME 04333-0035; (207) 582-8718, (207) 289-3716 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), (800) 332-8529. Investigation results of a specific company can be given over the phone. Staff will also advise you on registration or license information for a specific company. Consumer purchasing brochures are available. Data is in the process of becoming computerized. A listing of all companies in their file including name, address and zip code is available in hand written form.
Maryland
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 7 North Calvert St., 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202; (301) 528-8662 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), (800) 969-5766. Information on the number of complaints within a 3 year period a company has received can be obtained over the phone. Data files are computerized, and are available on computer readable formats. A listing of all companies in their file is available to the public.
Massachusetts
Consumer Protection Division, Department of Attorney General, 131 Tremont St., 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02111; (617) 727-8400. Information on complaints and specific fees charged by a specific company can be obtained over the phone. Data files are computerized. For specific company requests, the name, address and zip code is provided.
Michigan
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 30213, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-1140. Information on the number of complaints or written inquiries of a specific company can be given over the phone (limited to 2 requests at a time). Computer listings of companies and their addresses are available for a fee of $.20 per page.
Minnesota
Office of Consumer Services, Office of Attorney General, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-2331. The status of legal action and information on complaints of a specific company can be given over the phone. No computer listings are available.
Mississippi
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 22947, Jackson, MS 39225-2947; (601) 354-6018. Information on complaints filed for a specific company can be given over the phone. Data files are not computerized.
Missouri
Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 899, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-3321. There is no Consumer Protection Agency in Missouri; for specific information contact this office.
Montana
Consumer Affairs Unit, Department of Commerce, 1424 Ninth Ave., Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-4312, (800) 332-2272. Information on complaints on a specific company can be given over the phone. All investigative information is confidential. Data files are not computerized.
Nebraska
Consumer Protection Division, Department of Justice, 2115 State Capital, P.O. Box 98920, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-2682. A computer check detailing the nature of a complaint for a specific company, and if the complaint was resolved is available from this office. Data files are computerized.
Nevada
Consumer Affairs Office, Department of Commerce, State Mail Room Complex, Las Vegas, NV 89158; (702) 486-7355. A disclosure policy prohibits the release of any company information.
New Hampshire
Consumer Protection Bureau, Office of Attorney General, State House Annex, Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-3641. Information on court actions for a specific company can be given over the phone. Some data is computerized, entire files are not available to the public.
New Jersey
Division of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 45027, Newark, NJ 07101; (201) 648-4010, (800) 242-5846. Information on the nature of complaints filed for a specific company can be given over the phone. Data files are computerized but an entire listing of all companies is not available.
New Mexico
Consumer and Economic Crime Division, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Drawer 1508, Santa Fe, NM 87504; (505) 872-6060, (800) 432-2070. Information on complaints on a specific company can be given over the phone. A press release is published every two weeks warning consumers of current scams. Data files are not computerized.
New York
New York State Consumer Protection Board, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210; (518) 474-8583. An annual report is available to the public. Data files are computerized in the complaint unit located in Buffalo and Rochester. Call this office for referral.
North Carolina
Consumer Protection Section, Office of Attorney General, Department of Justice Building, P.O. Box 629, Raleigh, NC 27602; (919) 733-7741. Information on the number of complaints filed for a specific company can be obtained from the specialist who handled the case. Published information is available on complaint laws. Data files are computerized, but a listing of all companies on file is not released.
North Dakota
Consumer Fraud Division, Office of Attorney General, State Capitol Building, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2210, (800) 472-2600. Information on the complaint record of a specific company can be given over the phone. Various consumer brochures are published. Data files are not computerized.
Consumer Frauds and Crimes Section, Office of Attorney General, 30 East Broad St., State Office Tower, Columbus, OH 43266; (614) 466-4986, (800) 282-0515, (614) 466-1393/TDD. Only information concerning a law suit against a specific company can be given over the phone. Various consumer brochures are published. Names of businesses with complaints filed against them are released with a written request.
Oklahoma
Consumer Affairs, Office of Attorney General, 420 W. Main, Suite 550, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; (405) 521-4274. Information on the number of complaints, and legal action taken against a specific company can be given over the phone. Consumer brochures and press releases are available. Data files are not computerized.
Oregon
Financial Fraud Section, Department of Justice, Justice Building, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-4320. Information on the number of complaints and a brief summary of the complaints against a specific company can be given over the phone. Various consumer brochures are available including the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Data files are computerized, but no listings are available.
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Attorney General, Strawberry Square, 14th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-9707, (800) 441-2555. Only information concerning a court case of a specific company can be given over the phone. Data files are computerized, no listings are available.
Rhode Island
Consumer Protection Division, Department of Attorney General, 72 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2104, (401) 274-4400, ext. 354/TDD, (800) 852-7776. Information concerning cases of consumer fraud are available. Data is computerized and available on computer readable formats. A complete listing of all companies in their files with the name, address, zip code of each company is available.
South Carolina
Consumer Protection Office, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 5757, Columbia, SC 29250; (803) 734-9452, (803) 734-9455/TDD, (800) 922-1594. Information on complaints and the closing of a specific company can be obtained over the phone. Information is also available on the company's credit rating and certification (if it applies).
South Dakota
Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of Attorney General, 500 East Capital, State Capital Bldg., Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-4400. Information on complaints on a specific company can be given over the phone, including the firm's name and address. Data files are computerized but a complete listing of all businesses in the file is not available. A consumer handbook is published.
Tennessee
Antitrust and Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 450 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243-0485; (615) 741-2672. Information on whether or not a complaint has been filed against a specific company is available over the phone. For more detailed information the investigator on the case must be contacted. A Consumer Survival Kit is distributed as well as various consumer brochures.
Texas
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 714 Jackson, Suite
700, Dallas, TX 75202; (214) 742-8944. Information on complaints on a specific company can be given over the phone. Some data is computerized. No lists are available.
Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Business Regulation, 160 E. South, P.O. Box 45802, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0802; (801) 530-6601. Information on complaints taken to court are available over the phone. Various consumer information publications are available including the Unfair Practice Act, Lemon Law, and other brochures on fraud and pyramid schemes. Data files are not computerized.
Vermont
Public Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 109 State St., Montpelier, VT 05609-1001; (802) 828-3171. A listing of complaints made, how many, a brief summary and how and if the complaint was resolved is available for a specific company. Data files are computerized; a computer listing can be generated. Various consumer brochures are available on housing, credit, mail order, auto, health, and money matters.
Virginia
Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 786-2042. Information on if a complaint exists, if it was resolved and how, is available for a specific company over the phone. Various brochures concerning Virginia consumer laws are published. Data files are computerized from l986 to the present. No listings are available.
Washington
Attorney General's Office, Consumer and Business Fair Practices Division, 900 Fourth Ave., Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98164; (206) 464-6431, (800) 551-4636. To have access to complaint files, a public disclosure agreement form must be filled out. The only information given out over the phone is if a company has been sued.
West Virginia
Consumer Protection Division, Office of Attorney General, 812 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 348-8986, (800) 368-8808. A disclosure policy prohibits the release of any information on a specific company.
Wisconsin
Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 7856, Madison, WI 53707; (608) 266-1852, (800) 362-8189. Information on complaints filed on a specific company can be given over the phone. Various consumer brochures are published. Some data are computerized.
Wyoming
Consumer Protection Office, Office of Attorney General, 123 State Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7874. Information on complaints on a specific company can be given over the phone. Some data are computerized. No listings are available.
. No listings are available.
State Consumer Protection Offices
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Banking and Credit Problem Hotline
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th St., NW, Room F-130 (800) 934-3342
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-3535
This office answers questions and addresses complaints regarding FDIC-insured banks. A computerized system helps to track complaints from their initial filing to their resolution. A follow-up complaint satisfaction survey is also conducted periodically. Banking questions may be directed to the nearest regional FDIC office, or call the FDIC's toll-free customer service hotline between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Consumer Banking and Finance Publications
Public Information Materials Directory. Catalogues most publications and audiovisual materials prepared by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This information is designed to increase public understanding of the functions and operations of the Federal Reserve System, monetary policy, financial markets and institutions, consumer finance and the economy. Copies of this directory can be obtained from the Federal Reserve Bank in your district.
What follows is a list of the Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S., along with their free consumer publications available:
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Publications Services, MS-138
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3244
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages. Explains adjustable rate
mortgages and some of the risks and advantages.
Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws. Tells how consumer credit laws
can help in shopping for and applying for credit and in keeping a good credit record.
Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Closings. Explains the mortgage closing process.
Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Lock-Ins. Describes various aspects of mortgage
lock-ins.
Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Refinancing. Discusses the process and some of
the risks and advantages to mortgage refinancing.
Guide to Business Credit and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Advises consu
mers of their rights under the Act when applying for a business loans and helps consumers prepare effective loan presentations.
Guide to Federal Reserve Regulations. Explains the goals and scope of Federal
Reserve regulations.
How to File a Consumer Credit Complaint. Tells how to file a complaint against
a bank.
Welcome to the Federal Reserve. Structure and function of the System.
What You Should Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit. Describes what the
equity plan does, how it works and obtaining the credit. Also includes checklist and glossary.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Public Affairs Department
104 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-2713 (404) 521-8020
Bank Examiner Flimflam. Information on what to do if you are a victim of the
"bank examiner" or "policeman" scam. Warns bank customer against possible theft by deception.
Economic Review. A bimonthly publication presenting new research and articles
on the economy of the Southeast.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Bank and Public Services Department
600 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02106 (617) 973-3459
Checkpoints. Explains how to write, deposit, and cash checks; also available in
Spanish and Portuguese.
Home Improvement Credit: Avoiding Second Mortgage Fraud. Homeowners'
rights when in need of credit for home improvement projects.
Massachusetts in the 1990's: The Role of the State Government. Focuses on expen
ditures and summarizes the recent revenue experience and outlook.
New England Economic Indicators. Monthly report of statistical data for the
nation and New England states.
New England Economic Review. Publishes articles of broad economic interest
bi-monthly.
Right Checks. Outlines the use of specialized checks. Certified, personal,
travelers, government, cashier and postal money orders.
Wishes and Rainbows. Touches on the economic problem of scarce resources
and society's reaction through a children's story.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Public Information Center
230 S. LaSalle St.
P.O. Box 834
Chicago, IL 60690-0834 (312) 322-5111
ABC's of Figuring Interest. Ways of calculating interest and how the dollar
amount paid was affected.
Credit Guide. Basic guidelines for obtaining and using consumer credit.
Economic Perspectives. Bimonthly publication on banking, business, and
agriculture.
Great Lakes Economy. Looking North and South. Economic trends, perfor
mances and linkage within the region through agriculture, energy, research and development.
Home Improvement Credit: Avoiding Second Mortgage Fraud. Homeowners'
rights when in need of credit for home improvement projects.
Seventh District Economic Data. Provides statistical data on population, business,
agriculture, foreign trade, and finance for the five states of the 7th Federal Reserve District.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Public Information Department
P.O. Box 6387
Cleveland, OH 44101-1387 (216) 579-2047
Economic Review. Quarterly publication featuring monetary, economic, and
banking topics of district and national interest.
Economic Trends (Chartbook). Charts latest economic statistics and briefly
discusses the current economy. Monthly.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Public Affairs Department
2200 N. Pearl
Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 922-6000
Quarterly Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions. Discusses regional agricultural
developments.
Southwest Economy. Bimonthly publication of articles on economic and financial
topics.
United States Savings Bonds. Basic information.
United States Treasury Securities. Basic information on investing in Treasury
bills, notes and bonds.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Public Affairs Department
925 Grand Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64198-0001 (816) 881-2683
Banking Regulation: Its Purposes, Implementation and Effect. A look at today's
regulatory system and recent changes in banking.
Economic Review. Discusses a variety of economic and financial topics;
quarterly.
Financial Market Volatility and Economy. How to cope with market volatility.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Public Affairs
250 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55401-0291 (612) 340-2446
Agricultural Credit Conditions. Quarterly survey of district farm economy.
Consumer Credit Protection: Do You Know Your Rights? Easy-to-understand
summary of consumers' credit protection rights.
Fedgazette. Quarterly business and economics newspaper for the ninth district.
Features include opinion survey results, current business news, economic indicators and commentary.
Quarterly Review. Includes feature articles on the district economy.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Public Information Department
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045 (212) 720-6134
Consumer Credit Regulators (Fedpoints 17). Reviews the responsibilities of the
12 federal organizations charged with administering consumer regulations.
Debit and Deficits. Their size and impact and measures for bringing them under
control.
Primer on Inflation. Process, causes, transmittion and alternatives for dealing
with the problem.
Quarterly Review. Reports on business activities and the money and bond
markets.
Story of Foreign Trade and Exchange. Explains basic principle. Comic-style
booklet.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Public Information Department
P.O. Box 66
Philadelphia, PA 19105 (215) 574-6115
Applying for Credit and Charge Cards: What Consumers Should Know About the
Cost and Terms of Credit. Explains the Fair Credit Act.
Business Outlook Survey. Reports on manufacturing in the district and provides
forecasts for the next six months; monthly.
Business Review. Bimonthly articles for readers with a general interest in econo
mics.
Buying Treasury Securities. Provides basic information on investing in Treasury
bills, notes, and bonds.
Electronic Banking for Today's Consumer. Explains electronic services such as
ATMs, direct deposit, bill-paying services, and point-of-sale terminals, as well as consumer protections of Regulation E.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Summarizes the main provisions of the Act.
Frauds and Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Money. Protecting yourself against
old and new scams.
Give Yourself Credit. Guides consumers through various credit protection laws.
How the New Equal Credit Opportunity Act Affects You. Outlines the Act's main
provisions for consumers.
Plastic Fraud: Getting a Handle on Debit and Credit Cards. Discusses consumer
awareness concerning credit and debit card fraud and the regulations protecting consumers.
Quarterly Regional Economic Report. Analyzes the economy of the district.
Your Credit Rating. Describes the importance of credit histories and consumers'
rights when using credit, including ways to correct records.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Public Services Department
P.O. Box 27622
Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 697-8109
Black Banks. Profiles operating revenue and distribution by profit/loss size of
black banks.
Community Affairs Officers at Federal Reserve Banks. Outlines the Community
Affairs Officer's role, duties, and responsibilities, particularly those related to the Community Reinvestment Act.
Cross Sections. Quarterly reviews of business and economic developments.
Homeownership. Guidelines for buying and owning a home.
How Much Are You Worth. Monitoring the finances and economics of the
household.
Where Banks Get Their Money. Information of banks' sources of funds.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Public Information Office
P.O. Box 442
St. Louis, MO 63166 (314) 444-8444, ext. 545
Agriculture: an Eighth District Perspective. Quarterly summary of national and
district agricultural developments.
Annual U.S. Economic Data. Provides selected economic statistics.
Pieces of Eight: An Economic Perspective on the Eighth District. Summarizes
national and district business developments.
Review. Examines national and international economic developments; analyzes
various sectors of the district; ten issues per year.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Public Information Department
P.O. Box 7702
San Francisco, CA 94120 (415) 974-2163
Give Yourself Credit. Guides the consumer through various credit protection
laws.
Economic Review. Discusses selected economic, banking, and financial topics;
quarterly.
Weekly Letter. Highlights a major economic issue each week.
Teaching Materials. Audiovisual Materials. Films, filmstrips, slides and video cassettes, in most cases, may be borrowed from within the district of the issuing Bank and do require return postage. Exceptions include the educational filmstrips issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York which are sold at nominal cost. For a listing of titles and the issuing Bank, request the Public Information Materials directory from your districts' Bank.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Consumer Expenditure and Family Budgets
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Division
Office of Prices and Living Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Room 3985
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6872
The Consumer Expenditure Studies, a continuing annual survey of consumer expenditures and income, is the basic source of data for the revision of items and weights in the market basket of consumer purchases to be priced for the Consumer Price Index. Selected data is classified by income class, family size, and other demographic and economic characteristics of consumer units. Coverage includes the urban population of the U.S. through 1983, and the total population in 1984 and after.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Consumer's Financial Guide
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
The free publication, Consumer's Financial Guide, contains basic information on choosing investments and keeping them safe, trading securities, and the different protections guaranteed by law. To obtain this publication, contact this office.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Consumer Price Index Within 24 hours
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4630
A Consumer Price Index data summary is available by mailgram within 24 hours of the CPI release. It provides unadjusted and seasonally adjusted U.S. City Average data for All Urban Consumers and for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The cost of this service is $190 per year.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Consumer Prices
Office of Prices and Living Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Room 3615
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7000
The Labor Department measures consumer price changes for a predetermined market basket of consumer goods and services for two population groups: all urban consumers, and urban wage earners and clerical workers. The fixed market basket includes 382 entry level items representing all goods and services purchased for everyday living by all urban residents. Monthly and bimonthly indexes are available for various geographic regions.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Consumer Purchasing Power Index
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Each monthly issue of the Consumer Price Index Detailed Report provides a comprehensive summary of price movements for the month, plus statistical tables, charts, and technical notes. The report covers two indexes, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, and the Consumer Price Index for Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The indexes reflect data for the U.S. city average and selected areas. An annual subscription is available for $23. (S/N 729-001-00000-3).
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Credit and ATM Cards
Federal Trade Commission
Credit Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
Loss or theft of credit and ATM cards is a serious consumer problem; however, there are laws which establish procedures for you and your creditors to follow to resolve problems with these cards. This office investigates credit card fraud and can give you information on what to do if any of your cards are missing or stolen.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Credit Card and Computer Fraud
Fraud Division
Office of Investigations
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 535-5850
The fraudulent use of credit and debit cards is a federal violation. Investigations are conducted by the Secret Service, including stolen or lost credit cards, the misuse of credit card account numbers, automated teller machine fraud, telephone fraud involving long distance calls, and other types of access device fraud. Computer fraud is a recent concern of the Secret Service. New law enforcement techniques are being pioneered in an effort to identify computer criminals.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Credit Pamphlets
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-130
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-3535
The following FDIC pamphlets are free and are available in English and Spanish.
Consumer Information. Provides an overview of the FDIC, its regional offices,
and the major consumer and civil rights laws and regulations that protect bank customers.
Equal Credit Opportunity and Age. Describes Credit Law and age discrimination.
Equal Credit Opportunity and Women. Describes Credit Law and issues of sex
and marital status.
Fair Credit Billing. Offers consumers advice on handling disputes regarding
billing errors and defective merchandise in ways designed to protect their credit rating.
Fair Credit Reporting Act. Details consumers' rights to know what credit and
personal information has been obtained about them by "Consumer Reporting Agencies" and what their rights are to challenge inaccurate information.
Truth in Lending. Explains how the Truth in Lending Law protects consumers
from hidden finance charges when obtaining credit.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Credit Practices
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Credit Practices Division
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
This division of the FTC works to ensure that creditors, credit counselors, certain mortgage lenders, and others who grant credit do not engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in providing credit or credit-related services. It also enforces the specific consumer protection statutes and rules listed below. Contact this division for more information about these topics. Consumer Leasing Act, which requires lessors to give consumers specific information on lease costs and terms. Electronic Fund Transfer Act, which requires institutions to disclose in writing important terms, such as charges for electronic fund transfers. Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits any creditor from denying credit to a consumer on the basis of sex, marital status, color, race, religion, national origin, age, or receipt of public assistance. Truth in Lending Act, which requires creditors to disclose in writing certain cost information, such as the annual percentage rate (APR), before consumers enter into credit transactions. Credit Practices Rule, which prohibits certain security interests and collection remedies in consumer credit contracts--namely, confessions of judgment, wage assignments, waivers of exemption, and security interests in certain household goods. Holder-in-Due Course Rule, which preserves consumers' claims and defenses involving performance of merchandise bought on credit against a non-seller owner of the credit contract.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Credit Problems
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Credit Practices Division
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
Before you pay a credit repair clinic to "fix" your credit record, learn what the law says and consider saving your money by making some phone calls yourself. This office can give you information on how to "fix" your own credit rating, along their free brochure.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Credit Protection Laws
Publication Services
MS-138, Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3244
The Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws, which can help you better understand how the credit protection laws can help you, is available free from this office.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Damaged Currency Redemption
Office of Currency Standards
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Room 344A, BEPA
P.O. Box 37048
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 662-2361
All mutilated currency may be sent to the above address where trained personnel will determine if it can be exchanged at face value. All final decisions for redemption of this currency are made by the Treasurer of the United States. Currency should be sent by registered mail to the P.O. box address above.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Direct Deposit of Social Security Payments
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Field Operations
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-7328
Presumed Direct Deposit is an approach of establishing Direct Deposit as the "normal" way to receive Social Security benefit payments. Sign-up techniques are simplified. Customer Service is being increased in over-the-counter and over-the-phone contacts. Beneficiaries may still choose to receive a check if they prefer or if they do not have a banking relationship.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Donations to the Public Debt
Office of the Commissioner
Bureau of the Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
999-E St., NW
Washington, DC 20239 (202) 219-3300
Since the U.S. Government maintains a public debt of more than $1.9 trillion dollars, and is currently paying $176 billion in interest to pay off this debt, they are asking for donations from the general public to pay off the debt. The Treasury has an account into which money received as gifts is deposited. The money is used to pay at maturity, or to redeem or buy before maturity, an obligation of the Government included in the public debt. You can send donations to: Bureau of the Public Debt, Department G, Washington, DC 20239-0601.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Fair Credit Billing
Federal Trade Commission
Division of Credit Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
Credit card billing errors do occur, but they are simple to resolve if you know how to use the Fair Credit Billing Act, which protects your rights as a card user. For a free brochure on this Act or on credit billing laws in general, contact the FTC.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Fair Credit Reporting
Federal Trade Commission
Credit Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
If you've ever applied for a charge account, a personal loan, insurance, or a job, someone is probably keeping a file on you. This file might contain information on how you pay your bills, or whether you've been sued, arrested, or have filed for bankruptcy. Credit bureaus gather and sell this information as "consumer reports" to creditors, employers, and other businesses, but the Fair Credit Reporting Act protects you by requiring credit bureaus to furnish correct and complete information. This office can give you more information on your rights.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Fair Debt Collection
Federal Trade Commission
Credit Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
If you use credit cards, owe money on a loan, or are paying off a home mortgage, you are a "debtor." And although you may never come in contact with a debt collector, if you do, you should know the law to make sure you are treated fairly. This office can provide you with information about your rights as a debtor.
Money, Banking, and Credit
* Women and Credit Histories
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
Each year many women are denied credit because they cannot show how they have used it, but two federal laws, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, give you specific rights that help protect your credit history and make it easier for you to obtain credit. For more information, including a brochure on how to establish your credit, contact the FTC.
Money, Banking, and Credit
Product Safety
* Accident Investigations Data Base
National Injury Information Clearinghouse
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue, Room 625
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0424
CPSC accident investigation reports provide information about an accident's sequence, human behavior, and role of the consumer product in the accident. Following is a description of the information in the CPSC's Accident Investigations database, which includes accidents occurring after mid-1972: the state in which the accident occurred; the victim's background, including age, race sex, education, and number of days incapacitated; the injury diagnosis; the consumer product involved; the product manufacturer; and more. Most information requests are answered without charge within 10 working days, but there is a charge for costs in excess of $25.
Product Safety
* Consumer Commission Meetings and Reports
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0800
Commission meetings and meetings of the commissioners or Commission staff with persons outside of government are generally open to the public. In addition, records of what was discussed at those meetings are available for public inspection. Notices of meetings are generally published in the Commission's Public Calendar at least seven days before the meetings take place. Contact this office for a free copy of the Public Calendar.
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Product Safety
* Consumer Deputy Program
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0788
As an unpaid volunteer, you can work with district and regional Commission offices to visit retail stores to make sure that the stores are complying with CPSC guidelines. Volunteers identify themselves to the store, check the inventory, and then report their findings back to the CPSC. The most recent Deputy program involves monitoring stores for the illegal sale of lawn darts.
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Product Safety
* Consumer Injury Surveillance System
National Injury Information Clearinghouse
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0424
The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) collects injury data from a sample of hospitals with emergency rooms across the U.S. and its territories. This data provides national estimates of the number and severity of injuries associated with but not necessarily caused by consumer products and treated in hospital emergency rooms. Information gathered from these and other sources, such as death certificates and reported incidents, guides the Commission in setting priorities for selecting types of products for further investigation and action. NEISS data are available in various computer formats. Any of the standard reports may be requested from this office, while custom reports are available at variable rates.
Product Safety
* Consumer Outreach Programs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0580
By contacting the Commission's main office in Washington, DC, or your local CPSC regional office, you can arrange to have a consumer education specialist visit your business, school, community group, or organization for a presentation on consumer product hazards and safety strategies.
Product Safety
* Consumer Product/Product-Related Injury Hotline
Office of Information and Public Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Washington, DC 20207 (800) 638-2772
To report a hazardous product or product-related injury, call this toll-free number. This hotline handles more than 200,000 calls each year. Operators are on duty from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Product Safety
* Consumer Product Safety Commission Library
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue, NW, Room 546
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0044
The CPSC library's collection includes reference materials on engineering, economics, and health sciences, which CPSC staff and other researchers may use for background on product safety issues. The library does not include CPSC documents and publications.
Product Safety
* Consumer Safety Databases
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0424
Although the Commission does not maintain databases which are accessible to outside users, specific requests for data are handled by the Commission's National Injury Information Clearinghouse or the Division of Automated Data Processing. Data may be provided to the requestor in the form of printouts, 9 track tapes, or 5 1/4 inch floppy diskettes. All information disclosed must first meet the disclosure requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. What follows is sampling of the Commission's databases.
American Association of Poison Centers: Information on childhood poisoning
incidents received annually and prepared on various substance categories.
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Deaths: Information on ATV-related deaths,
including investigation and injury reports, and death certificates.
Chemicals in Products: Contains complete chemical and biological information
on consumer products.
Childhood Drowning Study: Contains information of swimming pool-related
deaths of children.
Death Certificates: Information on death certificates involving product-related
deaths in the U.S.
Establishment Inventory System: Maintains information on businesses which
CPSC monitors or otherwise contacts, including data on firms, products, inspections, samples, and violations.
Fire Incident Reporting System: Contains information on electrical and range/
oven fires collected from fire departments throughout the U.S.
Lawn Mower Special Survey: Maintains reports of lawn mower-related injuries
over the last four years.
PCAT Data Collection: Contains children poisoning information, including
records of ingestion by product categories for children under 5 years of age.
Product Defect Identification: contains manufacturer and retail reports to CPSC
of product defects with injury risks, along with complaints and injuries of which the companies are aware.
Product Safety
* Consumer's Resource Handbook
Office of Information and Public Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Washington, DC 20207
This free Consumer's Resource Handbook shows you how to communicate more effectively with manufacturers, retailers, and service providers. The first section features tips on avoiding purchasing problems and getting the most for your money by giving steps for handling your own complaint and writing an effective complaint letter. The second section, the Consumer Assistance Directory, lists consumer offices in both public and private sectors that provide assistance for consumer complaints. Available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo CO 81009.
Product Safety
* Explosives Hotline
Explosives Enforcement Branch
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave. (202) 927-7930
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-7777
Those with information on a major arson incident or bombing, or those aware of stolen explosives, may call the above hotline. One of four national response teams will be rushed to the scene within 24 hours. A report will be taken by those answering the phone, and the information will be transferred to the nearest agent in the area. Each of the four response teams is composed of 10 special agents, a forensic chemist, and an explosive specialist from ATF's Explosives Technology Branch. A state or local law enforcement or fire service official can request the services of a National Response Team by contacting an ATF Special Agent in charge at one of 22 strategic office locations throughout the United States:
Atlanta, GA: (404) 331-6526
Birmingham, AL: (205) 731-1205
Boston, MA: (617) 565-7042
Brentwood, TN: (615) 736-5412
Charlotte, NC (704) 371-6125
Dallas, TX: (214) 767-2250
Detroit, MI: (313) 226-4830
Houston, TX: (713) 229-3511
Kansas City, MO: (816) 374-7188
Los Angeles, CA: (213) 894-4812
Louisville, KY: (502) 582-5211
Miami, FL: (305) 536-4368
Middleburg Heights, OH: (216) 522-7210
New Orleans, LA: (504) 589-2048
New York, NY: (212) 264-4657
Oak Brook, IL: (312) 620-7824
Philadelphia, PA: (215) 597-7266
San Francisco, CA: (415) 974-9589
Seattle, WA: (206) 442-4485
St. Louis, MO: (314) 425-5560
St. Paul, MN: (612) 290-3092
Washington, DC: (703) 285-2543
Product Safety
* Explosives Incidents Statistics
Explosives Division
Office of Law Enforcement
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-7930
The annual Explosives Incidents Report highlights statistics of explosive incidents and stolen explosives and recoveries. Tables include incidents by state, by target, and by types of explosives used. Significant explosives incidents during the year are also described. To obtain a copy of the report, contact Distribution Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 7943 Angus Ct., Springfield, VA 22153.
Product Safety
* Firearms: Federal Regulations
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
Federal firearms laws are outlined in the free book, Your Guide to Federal Firearms Regulation: 1988-1989. Regulations concerning state firearms control assistance; machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms; certain firearms administered by other federal agencies; commerce in firearms and ammunition, and the importation of arms, ammunition and implements of war are included. For questions on Federal Firearms Laws, regulations, procedures or policies - contact the ATF compliance operations office nearest you, seen in the list below (alphabetical by state).
Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 731-0400
Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 378-6457
Los Angeles, CA 90053 (213) 894-4817
Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 551-1323
San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 974-7778
San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 291-7464
Santa Ana, CA 92712 (714) 836-2946
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 576-0184
Denver, CO 80294 (303) 844-5027
Hartford, CT 06103 (203) 722-2037
Miami, FL 33166 (305) 592-9967
Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 228-2346
Atlanta, GA 30340 (404) 986-6075
Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-3797
Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 223-3350
Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 582-5217
Baltimore, MD 21201 (301) 962-3200
Boston, MA 02222-1079 (617) 565-7073
Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (313) 226-4735
St.Paul, MN 55101 (612) 290-3496
Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 426-2464
St.Louis, MO 63101 (314) 539-2251
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (201) 334-7058
Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 846-4048
New York, NY 10008 (212) 264-4650
Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 371-6127
Cincinnati, OH 45203 (513) 684-3351
Middleburg Hts.,OH 44130 (216) 522-3374
Portland, OR 97218 (503) 231-2331
Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 248-5252
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 644-2919
Hato Rey, PR 00918 (809) 753-4082
Dallas, TX 75242 (214) 767-9461
Houston, TX 77024 (713) 220-2157
San Antonio, TX 78206 (512) 229-6168
Richmond, VA 23240 (804) 771-2877
Seattle, WA 98174 (206) 442-5900
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 291-3991
Product Safety
* Firearms Identification
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
The free publication, Identification of Firearms, helps individuals in identifying weapons classified as firearms, including destructive devices. Pictures and descriptions are included of machine guns and machine pistols, shotguns, rifles, silencers, and other weapons and destructive devices.
Product Safety
* Fishery Products Grading and Inspection
Utilization Research and Services
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6142
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2245
The National Marine Fisheries Service conducts a voluntary seafood inspection program on a fee-for-service bases. A wide range of inspection services are available to any interested party, including harvesters, processors, food-service distributors, and importers and exporters. These services include vessel and plant sanitation inspection, product evaluation (in-plant and warehouse lot), product specification review, label review, laboratory analyses (microbiological tests, chemical contaminant/indices of decomposition, species identification), training, and education and information. This office has a great deal of information concerning inspections, grading of products, and regulations. They also publish a document listing fishery products that have been produced in fish establishments approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Product Safety
* National Injury Information Clearinghouse
U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue, Room 625
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0424
This clearinghouse collects, investigates, analyzes, and distributes injury data and information relating to the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. It maintains thousands of detailed investigative reports of injuries associated with consumer products and has access to automated databases with several million incidents of injuries that have been reported by a nationwide network of hospital emergency departments. Technical analysts prepare publications, such as hazard analyses, special studies, and data summaries, a catalog of which is available by contacting the clearinghouse.
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Product Safety
* Publications
Office of Information and Public Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
EXPA
Washington, DC 20207 (800) 638-2772
The following consumer publications describe some of the common hazards associated with the use of consumer products and recommend ways to avoid these hazards. They come in the form of fact sheets (F.S.), brochures, and materials developed especially for use by classroom teachers. Some of the publications listed here can also be requested from the Commission's Regional Offices. Direct your request to the above address on a post card.
General Information
Who We Are and What We Do
Compilation of Laws
Consumer Resource Handbook (1988)
CPSC Hotline Brochure
Some Federal Consumer Oriented Agencies (F.S. 52)
Annual Reports
Annual Report 1987
Annual Report 1986
Annual Report 1984 Part II
Annual Report 1983 Part II
Annual Report 1982
Annual Report 1981 Parts I,II
Bicycle Safety
Sprocketman (a comic book for high school age students)
Mini Bikes (F.S. 38)
Children's Furniture
Cribs (F.S. 43)
High Chairs (F.S. 70)
Bunk Beds (F.S. 71)
Tips for Your Baby's Safety - Nursery Equipment Checklist
(English and Spanish)
The Safe Nursery - A Buyer's Guide to Nursery Equipment
(English and Spanish)
Be Sure It's Safe For Your Baby
Children's Safety
Skateboards (F.S. 93)
Protect Your Child
Bumps Teachers Guide
Super Sitter
Compliance Publications
Retailers Guide (1/86)
Guide for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers
Guide for Retailers (9/84)
Curriculum Guides and Lessons for Use By Educators
It's No Accident - Consumer Product Safety
Guide for Teachers of Grades 3-6
Flammable Products: A Guide for Teachers of Secondary Grades
Flammable Products: A Guide for Teachers of Elementary Grades
(Spanish)
Flammable Fabrics: Teacher's Guide (4T)
Flammable Fabrics: Student Readings (4-S)
Halloween Safety Teacher's Guide (9T)
Holiday Safety Teacher's Guide (7T)
Poison Prevention Teacher's Guide (6T)
Electric Safety
Ranges and Ovens (F.S. 9)
TV Fire and Shock (F.S. 11)
Electric Blenders (F.S. 50)
Clothes Dryers (F.S. 73)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (F.S. 99)
CPSC Guide to Electrical Safety
Consumer Product Safety Alert on Antennas
Electrical Safety Room by Room Audit Checklist (English and Spanish)
(This is also available on "slow play disc" for the blind.)
Final Reports
Final Report of the National Conference on Product Safety (1982)
Final Report of the National Conference on Product Safety (1984)
Final Report of the National Consumer Product Safety Conference for
Retailers
Final Report of the National Conference on Fire Toxicity
Fire Safety
Fireworks (F.S. 12)
Upholstered Furniture (F.S. 53)
Halloween Safety (F.S. 100)
What You Should Know About Smoke Detectors
Give a Gift--Give a Smoke Detector (poster)
Home Fire Safety Checklist
Hazardous Substances
School Science Laboratories: A Guide to Some Hazardous Products
Asbestos in the Home
List of Asbestos in Hair Dryers
Methylene Chloride Safety Alert
Holiday Safety
Merry Christmas With Safety
Home Heating Equipment
Space Heaters (F.S. 34)
Fireplaces (F.S. 44)
Furnaces (F.S. 79)
Wood Burning Stoves (F.S. 92)
Kerosene Heaters (F.S. 97)
Electric Space Heaters (F.S. 98)
464 Chimneys Safety Alert (1984)
Caution: Choosing and Using Gas Space Heaters
What You Should Know About Kerosene Heaters
What You Should Know About Space Heaters
Home Insulation
Installing Insulation Safety
Insulation Installers Guide
Q&A Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation
Indoor Air Quality
The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Outdoor Power Equipment
Power Mowers (F.S. 1)
Chain Saws (F.S. 51)
Chain Saw Safety Guide
Consumer Product Safety Alert on Chain Saws
Mower Hazards and Safe Practices (poster)
Power Mower and Maintenance Storage Tips
Safety, Sales, and Services
Power Lawn Mower Safety Kit--Teachers Manual
Power Mower Hazards and Safety Features (poster)
Older Consumers Safety
Home Safety Checklist for Older Consumers (English and Spanish)
Playground Equipment
Play Happy, Play Safely: Little Big Kids (4-6 years)
Handbook for Playground Safety, Volume I, General Guidelines
Handbook for Playground Safety, Volume II, Technical Guidelines
Poison Prevention
First Aid Brochure
Locked-up Poisons (English and Spanish)
Poison Lookout Checklist
Poison Prevention Packaging: A Text for Pharmacies and Physicians
Pool Safety
Children and Pool Safety Checklist
Backyard Pool--CPSC Safety Alert (5/87)
Spanish Fact Sheets
Power Mowers (F.S. 1)
Kitchen Ranges (F.S. 61)
Carbon Monoxide (F.S. 13)
Infant Falls (F.S. 20)
Mobile Homes (F.S. 39)
Older Consumers and Stairway Accidents (F.S. 48)
Kitchen Knives (F.S. 83)
Trampolines (F.S. 85)
Toys Safety
Toys (F.S. 47)
Electric Toys (F.S. 61)
Toy Chests (F.S. 74)
Baby Rattles (F.S. 86)
For Kids Sake, Think Toy Safety Pamphlet (English and Spanish)
Toy Safety Coloring Book (English and Spanish)
Which Toy For Which Child 0-5 Years
Which Toy For Which Child 6-12
Miscellaneous
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Alert
How to Plan and Conduct Consumer Product Safety Information Programs
Ladders (F.S. 56)
Clothes Dryers (F.S. 73)
Publications Catalog
Refuse Bins (F.S. 81)
Product Safety
* Safety Standard Changes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
5401 Westbard Avenue
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0580
If you think that the current safety specifications on a certain product, such as a toy or a kitchen appliance, aren't tough enough, you can petition the CPSC to make the changes and possibly have your recommendations used in the new specifications. Contact this office for more details.
Product Safety
Post Office and Mailing
* Administrative Support Manual
Consumer Affairs
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-3121 (202) 268-2284
This subscription service consists of a basic manual and supplementary material for an indeterminate period. This manual describes matters of internal administration in the Postal Service. It includes functional statements as well as policies and requirements regarding security, communications (printing directives, forms, records, newsletters), government relations, procurement and supply, data processing systems, maintenance, and engineering. A subscription is available for $16 domestic, $20 foreign, S/N 039-000-00281-7, from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238.
Post Office and Mailing
* A Consumer's Guide to Postal Crime Prevention
Public Affairs Branch
The Postal Inspection Service
US Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2100 (202) 268-4293
The free booklet, A Consumer's Guide to Postal Crime Prevention, is full of tips and ideas on how to discourage mail thieves and how to help put mail fraud con artists out of business. Consumers who believe they are victims of mail fraud should write the nearest office of the Postal Inspection Service or refer the information through their local postmaster.
Post Office and Mailing
* A Guide to Business Mail Preparation
Marketing Department
Regular Mail Services Division
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 5541
Washington, DC 20260-6336 (202) 268-2222
This free guide provides voluntary guidelines for postal customers and their suppliers regarding the preparation of letter mail for successful processing on the latest in high-speed automated mail sorting equipment. Computerized mail processing is faster, more efficient, economical, and accurate than older manual or mechanized sorting and mailing methods. Information on addressing for automation, postnet bar codes, and FIM patterns is covered.
Post Office and Mailing
* Business Guide to Postal Crime Prevention
Public Affairs Branch
The Postal Inspection Service
US Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2100 (202) 268-4293
The booklet, Postal Crime Prevention: A Business Guide, shows business owners how to protect themselves from con artists and thieves whose business is mail fraud and mail theft. It includes information on different types of mail fraud to watch for, check cashing precautions, guidelines for mailroom security, bombs in the mail, and additional information.
Post Office and Mailing
* Business Mailer Information
Communications Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2158
The free monthly publication, Memo to Mailers, advises business mailers of all rate and classification changes as well as other postal news. It is available from Memo to Mailers, Post Office Box 999, Springfield, VA 22150-0999.
Post Office and Mailing
* Business Reply Mail
Rates and Classification Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-5311
Businesses and others who want to encourage responses to their mailings by paying the postage for those responses might consider using business reply mail. Under this service, all responses are returned to the sender from any U.S. post office to any valid address in the United States. Business reply mail must be prepaid according to a specified format, and a small annual fee is charged for each permit issued. The mailer guarantees to pay the postage for all replies returned to him or her at the regular first class rate plus a business reply fee. For additional information, contact this office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Business Reply Mailgram
Rates and Classification Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-5311
A Business Reply Mailgram is now available for customers who require a quick turnaround response. This mailgram provides all of the features of a regular Mailgram with the addition of a built-in response device using a Business Reply envelope. Contact this office for more information.
Post Office and Mailing
* Carrier Alert Program
Communications Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2158
Pioneered by the Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers, the Carrier Alert Program encourages letter carriers to watch participants' mailboxes for mail accumulations that might signal illness or injury. Accumulations of mail are reported by carriers to their supervisors who then notify a sponsoring agency, through locally developed procedures, for follow-up action. Since its founding in 1982, this lifeline has been cited for saving dozens of lives.
Post Office and Mailing
* Consumer Advocate
The Consumer Advocate
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 5821
Washington, DC 20260-2202 (202) 268-2281
The Consumer Advocate, a postal ombudsman, represents the interest of the individual mail customer in matters involving the Postal Service by bringing complaints and suggestions to the attention of top postal management and solving the problems of individual customers. Contact your postmaster if your problem cannot be solved by your local post office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Consumer's Directory of Postal Services and Products
Consumer Advocate
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza West, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2202
This directory, which discusses the various services and products the Postal Service offers, will help you choose the right service to meet your individual needs and save time and money. Included is information on mail services, addressing and packaging, special services, stamp collecting and mail fraud. To obtain a copy, contact this office or your local post office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Current Mail Rates, Fees and Services
Rates and Classification Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-5169
This department can give you information on current mail rates, fees, and services.
Post Office and Mailing
* Customer Service Representatives
Marketing and Sales Group
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2267
The U.S. Postal Service has a local sales staff of Customer Service Representatives found in main post offices. Their services include helping you get the most for your postage dollar; showing you how to set up a mail room; resolving your business mail problems and selling services. Contact this office for more information on getting these services.
Post Office and Mailing
* Customs
United States Customs Service
Treasury Department
PO Box 7407
Washington, DC 20229-7407 (202) 566-2957
All mail originating in foreign countries and most United States territories is subject to U.S. Customs Service examination upon entering the United States. Many imported goods are subject to U.S. customs duty. When goods enter by mail, the duty assessed by Customs is collected by the Postal Service, as is a customs clearance and delivery fee on each mail piece on which customs duty is paid.
Post Office and Mailing
* Design Licenses
Law Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2329
Designs of postage stamps issued after January 1, 1978, are copyrighted and may not be reproduced except under license granted by the U.S. Postal Service. Earlier designs are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission for philatelic, educational, historical, and newsworthy purposes.
Post Office and Mailing
* Directives and Forms Catalog
Document Control Division
Office of Information Services
Information Resource Management Department
U.S. Postal Service
Washington, DC 20260-1571
This document is a catalog of all national directives and forms currently used in the Postal Service. A complete edition of this publication is published three times a year. Interim changes appear regularly in the "Directives Update" and "Forms Update" in the Postal Bulletin. Also included is a list of directives which the public may obtain free of charge at main post offices.
Post Office and Mailing
* Domestic Mail Manual
Consumer Affairs Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room
Washington, DC 20260-6300 (202) 268-2281
The manual is designed to assist customers in obtaining maximum benefits from domestic postal services. It includes applicable regulations and information about rates and postage, classes of mail, special services, wrapping and mailing requirements, and collection and delivery services. The subscription service consists of four cumulative issues a year and is available for $36 domestic, $45.75 foreign, S/N 739-003-00000-8, from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238.
Post Office and Mailing
* Freedom of Information Requests
General Counsel
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6820
For information requests under the Freedom of Information Act, contact the office above.
Post Office and Mailing
* Hazardous and Illegal Items
Postal Inspection Service
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2186
It is illegal to send through the U.S. Mail any article, composition, or material which may kill or injure another person, or obstruct mail service or damage property. Harmful matter includes, but is not limited to poisons, poisonous animals, insects, and reptiles, including all types of snakes and spiders; all disease germs or scabs, and all explosives, flammable material, dangerous machines, and mechanical, chemical or other devices or compositions which may catch fire or explode. Contact this office for more information on the guidelines.
Post Office and Mailing
* History of Rural Post Offices
Administrative Office
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6840
At the Crossroads: An Inquiry into Rural Post Offices and the Communities They Serve investigates the sociological implications and community effects resulting from the closing of a post office in a small rural community. The study shows the history and development of postal delivery and the Postal Service as it affects rural areas. Write or call for a free copy.
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Post Office and Mailing
* International Mail Manual
International Postal Affairs Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2445
This manual sets forth the policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail services offered to the public by the Postal Service. It includes the postage rates, fees, and mail preparation information for Postal Union mail, parcel post, and International Express Mail, as they apply to each individual country. A subscription is available for $17 domestic, and $21 foreign, S/N 739-004-00000-4, from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238.
Post Office and Mailing
* International Surface Airlift
International Postal Affairs
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2445
International Surface Air Lift service provides fast delivery, at a cost lower than airmail, for publications and printed matter sent overseas at surface rate. The postage rate is a per pound rate.
Post Office and Mailing
* Legal Restrictions
Postal Inspection Service
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2186 (202) 268-4293
There are legal restrictions on the mailing of radioactive material, firearms, knives, and sharp instruments, drugs and narcotics, and other controlled substances as defined by Federal law and related Federal regulations. Certain potentially harmful or dangerous articles and substances may be mailed if special packaging and labeling requirements are met. Your local postmaster or account representative can provide more details.
Post Office and Mailing
* Library
Library
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 11800
Washington, DC 20260-1641 (202) 268-2904
Along with a working collection of materials in law, the social sciences, and technology, the Postal Library contains a unique collection of postal materials, legislative files from the 71st Congress to date, reports, pamphlets, clippings, photographs, general postal histories, periodicals of the national postal employee organizations, Universal Postal Union studies, and Postal laws and regulations handbooks and manuals. The library is open to the public weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reading Rooms are located on the 11th Floor North.
Post Office and Mailing
* Mail Fraud
Postal Inspection Service
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2186 (202) 268-4293
Mail Fraud is a scheme to get money or anything of value from the public by offering a product, service, or investment opportunity that does not live up to its claims. Prosecutors must prove the claims were intentionally misrepresented and that the mails were used to carry out the scheme. The Postal Inspection Service investigates violations of the mail fraud law. Consumer complaints are the primary basis for investigation by Postal Inspectors. Some of the more common mail fraud schemes include medical fraud, work-at-home-schemes, land fraud, charity fraud, insurance fraud, investment fraud, and home improvement fraud.
Post Office and Mailing
* Mailing Free Matter For Blind
and Visually Handicapped Persons
Office of Consumer Affairs
US Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2281
The free pamphlet, Mailing Free Matter For Blind and Visually Handicapped Persons, is designed to answer the most often asked questions about mailing free matter for the visually handicapped. It discusses qualifying, eligibility, conditions and restrictions on mailings, and the steps to make special arrangements for delivery.
Post Office and Mailing
* Mailing Services for the Blind and Handicapped
Office of the Consumer Advocate
U.S. Postal Service
L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-6320 (202) 268-2281
Persons who are blind or who cannot use or read conventionally-printed material due to a physical handicap may qualify to mail items free of postage. To be eligible, a competent authority must submit a statement to the post office where postage-free mailings will be made or received, certifying that the individual is unable to read conventional reading material. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. The same general rules apply to both domestic and international mail service. Special arrangements for delivery or pickup of free mail for eligible persons may be arranged through local post offices depending on the circumstances. Contact this office for more information.
Post Office and Mailing
* Mailing to the Soviet Union
International Postal Affairs Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-6500 (202) 245-4575
Of all countries of the world with which the U.S. Postal Service exchanges mail, none has created more problems for U.S. mailers than the Soviet Union. U.S. mailers can reduce many of their frustrations by getting clear information on how to send mail to the Soviet Union, and how to seek redress if problems are encountered. Contact this office for more information on prohibited items, restricted articles, and size and weight limits.
Post Office and Mailing
* National ZIP Code and Post Office Directory
Delivery Distribution Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-6990
Proper ZIP Code information is essential for speedy and economic delivery of your mail. The ZIP Code Directory is an up-to-date and comprehensive listing of ZIP Code information by state and post office. It includes instructions for quickly finding a ZIP Code number when an address is known. The ZIP Code Directory also includes official lists of post offices, named stations, named branches, and community post offices in the United States. The volume includes a wealth of handy information about ZIP Codes, postal abbreviations, and basic postal procedures and is an indispensable aid that is worth its price many times over. Available for $15, foreign $18.75 from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238.
Post Office and Mailing
* Pornography
Postal Inspection Service
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2186 (202) 636-2339
To stop the mailing of unsolicited sexually-oriented advertisements to yourself or your minor children, fill out Application for Listing Pursuant of 39 USC 3010, at your local post office. Thirty days after your name has been added to the Postal Service reference list, any mailer who sends you sexually oriented advertisements is subject to legal action by the U.S. Government. To stop the mailing of any further advertisements to yourself which you consider "erotically arousing or sexually provocative," fill out Notice for Prohibitory Order Against Sender of Pandering Advertisement in the Mails, at your local post office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Bulletin
Consumer Affairs
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2284
This weekly publication contains current orders, instructions and information relating to the Postal Service, including philatelic, airmail, money order, parcel post, etc. The subscription is available for $63 domestic, and $78.75 foreign per year, (S/N 739-001-0000-5) from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Commission Procedures
Administrative Office
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6840
The publication, The Postal Rate Commission in Brief, outlines the steps of various cases and decisions for which the Commission is responsible. The steps in a postal rate case and the decision procedure are outlined, as well as those of a mail classification case. Change in nationwide service, the appeal process for closing or consolidating a small post office, and the way in which rate or service complaints are handled are also described. Contact this office to receive a copy.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Financial Management Manual
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402-0001 (202) 783-3238
The Financial Management Manual presents an overview of the financial activities of the Postal Service. It summarizes the following topics: general accounting, post office accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, budget and planning, payroll accounting and control of assets.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Inspection Service
Inspection Service Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-2100 (202) 268-4267
As the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, The Postal Inspection Service protects the mails, postal funds, and property; investigates internal conditions and needs that may affect postal security and effectiveness; apprehends those who violate the postal laws; and audits financial and nonfinancial operations. Information on past and present schemes used to defraud the public is available as well. Help is available if you experience difficulty with a company or suspect that you have been the victim of mail fraud. There is a Regional Chief Inspector in each of the five postal regions. Information and complaints of postal violations should be presented to the nearest Postal Inspector in charge.
Central Region
Chicago
Main Post Office Bldg., Chicago, IL 60607-5401; (312) 765-4605
433 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60669-2201; (312) 765-4500
Denver
P.O. Box 329, Denver, CO 80201-0329; (303) 297-6220
Des Moines
P.O. Box 566, Des Moines, IA 50302-0566; (515) 253-9060
Detroit
P.O. Box 330119, Detroit, MI 48232-6119; (313) 226-8184
Indianapolis
7188 Lakeview Pkwy.W. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46268-4101; (317) 328-2500
Kansas City
3101 Broadway, Suite 850, Kansas City, MO 64111-2416; (816) 932-0400
Milwaukee
P.O. Box 788, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0788; (414) 287-2200
St. Louis
1106 Walnut St., St. Louis, MO 63199-2201; (314) 539-9300
St. Paul
P.O. Box 64558, St. Paul, MN 55164-2201; (612) 293-3202/3200
Eastern Region
Cynwud
1 Bala Cynwyd Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3509; (215) 668-4500
850 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94098-0100; (415) 742-4411
Oakland
7717 Edgewater Dr., Oakland, CA 94621-3013; (415) 636-2600
Pasadena
P.O. Box 2000, Pasadena, CA 91102-2000; (818) 405-1200
Phoenix
P.O. Box 20666, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0666; (602) 223-3660
Portland
Suite 790, 921 SW Washington, Portland, OR 97205-2898; (503) 294-2263
San Diego
P.O. Box 2110, San Diego, CA 92112-2110; (619) 233-0610
San Francisco
P.O. Box 882000, San Francisco, CA 94188-2000; (415) 550-5602/5700
Seattle
P.O. Box 400, Seattle, WA 98111-4000; (206) 442-6300
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Life: The Magazine for Postal Employees
Consumer Affairs
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2284
This bimonthly periodical contains articles, with illustrations, about new methods, techniques and programs of the U.S. Postal Service. Its purpose is to keep postal employees informed and abreast of developments in the U.S. Postal Service. The subscription is available for $11 domestic, and $13.75 foreign per year, S/N 739-002-00000-1, from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Publications
Contact your local post office.
Introduction To Stamp Collecting. Offers advice on starting a collection, ideas for
various types of collections, how to obtain and care for stamps, and philatelic resources, organizations, and publications.
INTELPOST EMS Express Mail. This brochure provides information on service,
rates and benefits, and service destinations. Pick one up at your local post office.
How to Pack and Wrap Parcels for Mailing and How to Prepare and Wrap
Packages. Contain helpful tips and guidelines for mailing packages, including minimum size standards, mailing nonstandard-size parcels, and selecting the proper container. They are available at your local post office.
Acceptance of Hazardous, Restricted or Perishable Matter. Contains detailed
information on hazardous material. Your local postmaster or account representative can provide you with a copy of this publication.
Express Mail Corporate Account and Express Mail General Information. Provides
information on service options, preparing your package, rates and making payments, and how to protect your packages.
Selling to the Postal Service. Offers details on Postal Service procurement
including specific supplies and services.
Customer Guide to Filing Indemnity Claims on Domestic Mail. Explains the
specific procedures that must be followed when filing a claim for compensation including who can file, when to file, where to file, how to file, and information on claim forms. Copies are available at your local post office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Publications and Handbooks
Data Information Center
Document Control Division
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2852
Postal Service Publication No. 223 lists all technical publications available, including titles of publications and their supply source.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Rate Commission
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6800
The Postal Rate Commission considers proposed changes in postal rates, fees, and mail classifications and issues recommendations to the Governors of the Postal Service. It also considers changes in the nature of available postal service. Postal Service decisions to close or consolidate post offices are also reviewed. The Commission also investigates complaints concerning postal rates and service on the national level. Five Commissioners serve a six-year term of office and are appointed by the President.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Rate Commission Open Meetings
General Counsel
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6820
The Commission meetings are the forums where postal rates, fees, mail classifications, service changes, and post office closings and consolidations are discussed. They are open to the public, except in special circumstances, but public participation is not permitted. Documents from these meetings are also available to the public at the headquarters offices.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Rate Complaints
General Counsel
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6820
Written complaints may be addressed to the above office if you feel changes are needed in the rate and classification structure of mail or if you believe the nationwide system of the Postal Service can be improved. Local problems must be addressed to the U.S. Postal Service directly.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Rate Consumer Information
Consumer Advocate
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6830
Information on the activities of the Postal Rate Commission is distributed by the Consumer Advocate. If a postal rate case is pending, the newspapers and other media are alerted. Consumer groups are also notified.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Service Changes
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6800
The Postal Service asks the Postal Commission for their advisory opinion on proposed changes in nationwide postal services, rates, and classifications. These formal requests are then published in the Federal Register.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Service Films
Communications Department
The U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2156
A few general films are available for loan to the public. One film, for example, traces the route of a letter as it goes through the postal service system, and another film demonstrates the importance of letters in people's lives.
Post Office and Mailing
* Postal Speakers Network
Assistant Postmaster General
Communications Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 5300
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2143
Speakers may be scheduled free of charge provided two to three months notice is given and provided those interested give preliminary information. It is also possible to coordinate Postal Service participation in meetings of national organizations and associations. Speakers for meetings that are regional or local in nature are scheduled by the appropriate Regional Postmaster General's office or the Regional Chief Inspector's office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Practice and Procedures
Administrative Office
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6840
Rules of Practice and Procedure describes in detail the methods for handling the Postal Rate Commission's responsibilities. First is a listing of rules that apply to general business matters, including term definitions, the docket and hearing calendar, inquiries, and public attendance at Commission meetings. Rules are also written for rates or fees changes, for changing the mail classification schedule, for postal service changes, and for rate and service complaints. The method for filing testimony by those who wish to intervene in rate and classification proceedings is also included, as well as the procedure for an appeal to a decision to close or consolidate small post offices.
Post Office and Mailing
* Products and Services
The Marketing Department
The U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Room 5014
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-2222
For information on specific U.S. Postal Service products and services, contact this office.
Post Office and Mailing
* Regional and Field Division Offices
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-0010
In addition to the national headquarters, regional and field division offices supervise more than 40,000 post offices, branches, stations, and community post offices throughout the United States. Each of the five Regional Postmasters General manage postal activities in a geographical area as indicated below.
Central Region
433 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60699-0100; (312) 765-5000. Areas served: CO, IL, IN (except ZIP Codes 420, 423, 424, 470, 476, 477), IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI, WY.
Eastern Region
P.O. Box 8601, Philadelphia, PA 19197-0100; (215) 931-5001. Areas served: DC, DE, IN (ZIP Codes 420, 423, 424, 470, 476, 477), KY, MD, NJ (ZIP Codes 080-084), NC, OH, PA, SC, VA, WV.
Northeast Region
6 Griffin Park Rd. N, Windsor, CT 06006-0100; (203) 285-7001. Areas served: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ (ZIP Codes 070-079, 085-089), NY, Puerto Rico, RI, VT, Virgin Islands.
Southern Region
1407 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38166-0100; (901) 722-7333. Areas served: AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, TN, TX (except ZIP Codes 797-799).
Western Region
850 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94099-0100; (415) 742-4922. Areas served: AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, TX (ZIP Codes 797-799), UT, WA, Pacific Possessions and Trust Territories.
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Post Office and Mailing
* Public Hearings on the Postal System
Docket Section
Postal Rate Commission
1333 H St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20268-0001 (202) 789-6845
When a proposed change in the national Postal Service is recommended before the Postal Rate Commission, public hearings are held. Testimony is given on the program, and those in attendance are given an opportunity to address questions. The records of these public hearings are used in making the final decisions on postal system changes. To be placed on the mailing list to receive notices of these hearings, contact the office above. A hearing calendar and a docket of all proceedings from the hearings is also available for public inspection. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You must have the docket number of the proceeding you wish to examine.
Post Office and Mailing
* Rural or Highway Contract Route
Rural Delivery Division
Delivery and Distribution and Transportation Department
U.S. Postal Service
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-6990
General distribution of third class mail to each boxholder on a rural or highway contract route, or for each family on a rural route, or for all boxholders at a post office that does not have city or village carrier service, may have the mail addressed omitting the names of individuals and box or route numbers if the mailer uses this form of address: "Postal Customer," or, to be more specific: "Rural (or Highway Contract Route) Boxholder, City (or town), State." On request, a Postmaster will furnish mailers with the number of families and boxes served on each route.
Post Office and Mailing
* Small Post Office Closings
Delivery Distribution and Transportation Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-6990
Contact this office for information on small post office closings or consolidations.
Post Office and Mailing
* Third-Class Mail Preparation
Marketing and Sales
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260-3121 (202) 268-2143
If you're planning to mail at the third-class bulk rates, this publication explains what bulk business mail is, and how to get the most out of it. If you already have the necessary permits to mail at the bulk third-class rates, this publication will serve as a valuable reference.
Post Office and Mailing
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This chapter provides good starting places for finding information in the housing and real estate industry. You'll find sources on such topics as surplus property, urban homesteading, construction standards, and even historic preservation. There's information here for anyone interested in housing and real estate, including first time home buyers, urban planners, and real estate speculators. Whether you're looking for mortgage counseling, foreclosed properties, or information on housing discrimination, you should be able to find what you're looking for.
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* Accessible Housing Reports for the Handicapped
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
HUD USER makes the following series of reports available on research performed to make buildings accessible to and usable by all Americans:
Access to the Built Environment: A Review of Literature (#660), $15. Describes
the history of efforts to achieve a barrier-free environment and pertinent Federal, State, and municipal laws and regulations.
Accessible Buildings for People With Walking and Reaching Limitations (#661),
$15. Discusses the research conducted in such areas as wheelchair maneuvers, ramps, toilet stalls, bathrooms, kitchens, doorways, elevators, and public phones and mailboxes.
Accessible Buildings for People With Severe Visual Impairments (#662), $15.
Reports the results of a study of orientation and mobility problems that occur in visually impaired individuals in architectural settings, and solutions for dwellings to conform to American National Standards Institute specifications.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Accessibility (#664), $10. Presents a cost-benefit
analysis for removing architectural barriers from residential and nonresidential buildings.
Adaptable Dwellings (#665), $10. Reviews the research completed to
determine what parts of a dwelling should be designed for accessibility and to what extent special features are needed from a disabled person's viewpoint.
Adaptable Housing: Marketing Accessible Housing for Everyone (HUD #004981),
$4. A primer of adaptable housing for designers and builders, as well as developers, managers, architects, product manufacturers, and government and building code officials.
General Sources
* American Housing Survey for the United States
HUD User
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
This survey is the result of personal and telephone interviews of approximately 190,000 households in 44 selected metropolitan areas conducted by the Census Bureau for HUD. Information is provided on the size and composition of the U.S. housing inventory, occupant characteristics, changes in the stock due to new construction, indicators of housing and neighborhood quality, and the characteristics of recent movers. The study contains hundreds of different kinds of information on such housing-related topics as age, race sex, and income of households; source of income--wages, pensions, dividends, welfare, Social Security; reasons for moving from last home; type and condition of housing; amount of rent or mortgage payment, value of property, purchase price, downpayment; number of rooms, bedrooms, baths; repairs, alterations, additions; plumbing, heating, cooling equipment, and other appliances; cost of fuel and utilities, type of fuel used; neighborhood quality--police protection, hospitals; neighborhood problems--crime, pollution, street noise.
The information from this survey can be used in many ways. Mortgage lenders, developers, marketing analysts, and demographers can use the survey information to examine economic and social trends for planning and decisionmaking. Manufacturers, housing analysts, financial institutions, and planners may study particular markets, which builders and real estate brokers can rely on to help them better understand their housing markets. Data is also available on magnetic tape or compact disc. If you need microdata, the survey is now available in CD-ROM (compact disc-read only memory) in two formats: ASCII and SAS internal format. The cost is $3 for the information in hard copy, and $125 for the data on CD-ROM.
General Sources
* Builder and Developer Publications
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
The following is a sampling of publications of interest to real estate developers, builders, and others in the housing construction industry. $3 is charged per document for handling.
Affordable Housing Challenge and Response, Vol.1: Affordable Residential Land
Development (HUD 005961 $4)
Affordable Housing Challenge and Response, Vol.2: Affordable Residential
Construction (HUD 00501 $4)
Home Builder's Guide for Earthquake Design (HUD 001621 $4)
Home Building Cost Cuts: Construction Methods and Materials for Affordable
Housing (looseleaf bulletins) (HUD 002930 $4)
Noise Assessment Guidelines (HUD 001746 $20)
Rehabilitation Guidelines 1986: Includes guidelines on setting and adopting
standards for building rehabilitation, approval of building rehabilitation, managing official liability associated with building rehabilitation, egress, electrical, plumbing, fire ratings, archaic materials and assemblies, structural assessment, walls, windows, roofs, and building systems. ($4 each or set for $20)
EER-2 Energy Efficient Residence: Research Results (HUD 003755 $4)
Reducing Energy Costs in Multifamily Housing (HUD 004609 $4)
Regional Guidelines for Building Passive Energy Conserving Homes (HUD 005082
Site Planning for Solar Access: A Guidebook for Residential Developers and Site
Planners (HUD 002062 $4)
Cost of Lead Based Paint Abatement in Public Housing (HUD 004596 $4)
Survey of Passive Solar Homes (HUD 002083 $4)
Housing Special Populations: A Resource Guide - 1987 (HUD 005040 $4).
Provides the housing specialist with resources on housing the elderly, disabled persons, and the homeless. Annotated references to reports, books, and articles provide access to pertinent up-to-date information. Photographs help illustrate the unique circumstances and real life situations faced by these special groups. Also included in the guide is a list of organizations - with names, addresses, and phone numbers - to allow networking opportunities with colleagues.
Environmental Hazards in Residential Construction (HUD 005056 $5). Indoor
pollutants are an increasingly alarming health hazard. This is a guide to reports, articles, pamphlets, and books addressing four indoor environmental hazards: asbestos, radon gas, lead-based paint, and formaldehyde. A resource section lists organizations, government resources, and periodicals that can provide additional information.
Blueprint Catalog. Describes 48 full size working drawings of affordable and
energy-efficient housing designs available from HUD USER (Free)(** Blue Cat).
Designing Affordable Houses (S/N 023-000-00702-9, $1.75). Various plans for
building moderate cost homes.
House Construction: How to Reduce Costs (S/N 001-000-03729-3, $2.50)
Finishing Wood Exteriors (S/N 001-000-04450-8, $3.25). Provides information on
the characteristics and proper application of finishes to solid and reconstituted wood products. Also discusses the different kinds of wood, the selection, application, and maintenance practices that affect surfaces to be finished.
General Sources
* Community and Urban Planning Publications
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
The following is a sampling of publications of interest to community and urban planners available for a $3 handling charge.
Local Property Urban Homesteading Demonstration (HUD 005176 $20)
Rental Housing: Condition and Outlook (HUD 002221 $4)
Affordable Housing: How Local Regulatory Improvements Can Help (HUD 002733
Affordable Housing: What States Can Do (HUD 002734 $5)
Housing Rehabilitation for Small Cities, Second Edition: The Community
Development Approach (HUD 004684 $10)
How to Design a Rental Rehabilitation Program: Training Exercises for Program
Operators (HUD 003763 $4)
Case Study of Local Control Over Housing Development: The Neighborhood
Strategy Area (HUD 002896 $4)
Final Report of the Evaluation of the Urban Initiatives Anti-Crime Demonstration
(HUD 0050930 $4)
Implementing Community Development: A Study of the Community Development
Block Grant Program (HUD 00274 $4)
Insider's Guide to Managing Public Housing, Vol. 1, Diagnosing Management
Problems (HUD 003952 $20)
Insider's Guide to Managing Public Housing, Vol. 2, Analysis Guide (HUD 003032
$15 and HUD 003033 $4)
Tools and Techniques for Housing Development: A Guidebook for Local Officials
(HUD 003291 $15)
Effects of Tax Reform on Housing and Urban Development - 1987 (HUD 004843
$10). The articles and reports in this resource guide will help builders, architects, planners, local government officials, and other housing and urban development professionals analyze the effects of the new law on homebuilding and financing, real estate investment, municipal capital spending, and low-income housing construction and financing.
Housing Rehabilitation: Programs, Techniques, and Resources-1987 (HUD 004843
$10). This guide to publications offers an overview of housing rehabilitation in central cities in the U. S., covering rehabilitation technology, local approaches, Federal programs, and historic preservation. A list of relevant organizations, journal titles, and other resources is included.
Enterprise Zones in America: A Selected Resource Guide - 1986 (HUD 4646 $4,
Vol. #2, HUD 005453 $4). The goal of enterprise zones is the stimulation of business--especially small enterprises--in depressed areas through the provision of tax and other incentives and through deregulation. This reference guide includes summaries and bibliographic information on 31 publications which focus in the historical background of the concept, discuss key issues involved in creating zones, and summarize reports based on State and local experiences with enterprise zones.
Affordable Housing: A Selected Resource Guide--1985 (HUD 004003 $2.50). This
guide, with more than 50 annotated listings, is divided into five sections: Cost-Saving Design and Technology, Local Actions to Promote Affordable Housing, Financing, Case Studies, and Outreach Materials.
Multi-Family Homesteading: A Guide for Local Governments (HUD 005826 $4)
Explains how conversion of underutilized or abandoned multi-family property to shared ownership by long-term residents can help a community. Discusses selection of developers, property selection, project planning and design, financing, marketing, and management of these developments.
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* Counseling for Homebuyers, Homeowners, and Tenants
Single Family Servicing Branch
Secretary-Held and Counseling Services
Office of Insured Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-3664
To help reduce delinquencies, defaults, and foreclosures, HUD provides free counseling to homeowners and tenants under its programs through HUD- approved counseling agencies. The counselors advise and assist homeowners with budgeting, money management, and buying and maintaining their homes. Contact this office or your local HUD office of information on the counseling agency nearest you.
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* Consumer Housing Publications
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81002
Write to the above address to order any of the following publications:
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages. Basic features, advantages
and risks, and terminology associated with adjustable rate mortgages. (1984, Federal Reserve Board, 423 Y., $.50).
A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Lock-ins. What they are and how you can
lock-in interest rates and points when applying for a mortgage. (1988, Federal Reserve Board, 424 Y., $.50).
A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Refinancing. What the costs are and how to tell
if the time is right to refinance your home. (1988, Federal Reserve Board, 425 Y., $.50).
Guide to Single Family Home Mortgage Insurance. Protects lenders against losses
on mortgages so they can offer you terms you might not have otherwise. Learn about these options and your responsibilities. (1990 Housing and Urban Development, 120 Y. $1)
Home Buyer's Vocabulary. Defines common words and terms used in the real
estate world. Especially useful for the first time buyer. (1987 Housing and Urban Development, 121 Y. $1)
Home Mortgages: Understanding the Process and Your Right to Fair Lending.
Describes your responsibilities and legal protections regarding application and credit evaluation (1990, Federal Reserve Board, 426 Y. $.50)
How to Buy a Manufactured (Mobile) Home. Helpful tips on selection,
placement transportation warranties installation, and inspection. (1992, Federal Trade Commission, 427 Y., $.50).
Reverse Mortgages. Learn how to convert home equity into cash. Explains the
three different types of reverse mortgages available, and how to get more information on home equity conversion plans. (1991 Federal Trade Commission, 475 Y., $.50)
When Your Home is On the Line. Your home serves as collateral for a home
equity loan. Here are questions, terms, tips, and more - all to help you find the best deal. (1989, Federal Reserve Board, 428 Y. $.50)
Wise Home Buying. Here's help in finding the right house: when to use a
broker, inspection, and shopping for a mortgage (1987, Housing and Urban Development, 123 Y. $1)
Simple Home Repairs Inside. Step-by-step directions with pictures on how to
repair or replace doors, faucets, plugs, windows, screens, tiles, and more. (1986 U.S. Department of Agriculture, 125 Y. $1.50)
General Sources
* Country Homes
USDA
Farmers Home Administration
Single Family Housing Division
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4323
The Farmers Home Administration makes low-interest loans to qualified applicants to purchase homes or farms in rural areas. They are also charged with disposing of properties that are foreclosed. First, the Farmers Home Administration makes any necessary repairs to the property, then offers them for sale to people who have the same qualifications as those applying for loans. Eligible applicants also qualify to purchase at special low interest rates (as low as 1%). If no eligible applicants purchase a property, it is then put up for sale to the general public at competitive prices. If the property is not sold within 10 days, it is reduced by 10%.
General Sources
* Directory of Information Resources in Housing
and Urban Development
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
The most recent edition of this directory lists 150 trade and professional organizations, public agencies, advocacy groups, and research and educational institutes in housing and urban development. Each entry describes the organization's purpose and services and includes an address and telephone number. These contacts can provide current relevant information on today's key housing issues. The Directory also describes 54 online databases available in the field. This publication is available for $25.
General Sources
* Earth Sheltered Buildings
Science and Technology Division
Reference Section
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5580
An informal series of reference guides are issued free from the Science and Technology Division under the general title, LC Science Tracer Bullet. These guides are designed to help readers locate published material on subjects about which they have only general knowledge. New titles in the series are announced in the weekly Library of Congress Information Bulletin that is distributed to many libraries. The relevant study is No. 82-3 Earth Sheltered Buildings.
General Sources
* Escrow Accounts For Home Mortgages
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Division of Credit Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3175
Each month millions of homeowners pay money into escrow accounts to cover property taxes and hazard insurance through their lending institutions, but many don't even know what these escrow accounts really are. If you have questions about escrow practices, rates, and laws, contact your bank, your state banking agency, or the FTC.
General Sources
* HUD Programs Investigation Division
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-2000 (202) 708-0404
HUD determines the extent to which its programs comply with Federal laws forbidding discrimination in all federally funded activities. This office investigates complaints and reviews HUD programs to eliminate discrimination. Activities are made more responsive to minorities and promote their participation in HUD programs. Technical assistance is available to state and local agencies with civil rights problems.
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* Fair Housing Complaints
Fair Housing Enforcement Division
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-2000
For filing complaints: (202) 619-8041
HUD administers the law that prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; investigates complaints of housing discrimination; and attempts to resolve them through conciliation. Two common forms of discrimination are redlining and steering. Redlining is the illegal practice of refusing to originate mortgage loans in certain neighborhoods on the basis of race or ethnic origin. Steering is the illegal act of limiting the housing shown by a real estate agent to a certain ethnic group. If you have experienced housing discrimination, you should file a complaint with any HUD office in person, by mail, or by telephone at the numbers listed here. HUD refers complaints to state and local fair housing agencies.
General Sources
* Fair Housing: Voluntary Compliance
Office of Voluntary Compliance
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-2000 (202) 708-1992
HUD promotes voluntary compliance in the private sector and with other Federal agencies in the area of fair housing activities nationwide. HUD executes Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreements with housing industry groups, both locally and nationwide. Comprehensive fair housing plans are also developed with local units of government. HUD also organizes volunteer citizen groups to work with these plans and agreements. Trade and professional organizations in housing and related fields, including homebuilders, real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, and rental property managers are asked to comply.
General Sources
* Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
Federal National Mortgage Association
3900 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016 (202) 752-7000
This governmental financial institution has been created to serve as a secondary source of mortgage funds. By purchasing loans from lenders, it serves as a conduit for funds from investors into the loan industry. Even though it is a privately-owned, profit-motivated corporation, the Secretary of HUD has regulatory authority over Fannie Mae's operations.
General Sources
* Foreign Investments in the U.S.
Land Branch, ERS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1301 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005-4788 (202) 219-0420
Foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land has been reported for 14.8 million acres in 1,918 of the 3,041 counties in the U.S. Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land through December 31, l991 lists data for each county to show the number of acres, its value, country of origin, and use of the land. This publication is also available on tape from AFIDA Database (800-999-6779).
General Sources
* Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities
Government National Mortgage Association
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-9000 (202) 708-0926
The Government National Mortgage Association guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by lenders and backed by pools of Government-underwritten residential mortgages. The program's purpose is to attract non-traditional investors into the residential mortgage market by offering them a high-yield, risk-free, Government-guaranteed security which has none of the servicing obligation associated with a mortgage loan portfolio. GNMA II, which supplements the original program, has a central paying agent, Chemical Bank, which makes consolidated payments to investors. Larger, geographically-dispersed, multiple-issuer mortgage pools, as well as custom pools, are offered. A mix of interest rates is also provided among the mortgages within the pool. Securities under this program are privately issued and backed by pools of FHA or Veteran's Administration mortgages. Included in the mortgage pools are single-family level payment, graduated payment, growing equity, and manufactured housing loans. Lending institutions under this program must be in good standing and have adequate net worth, staffing, and experience.
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* Handicapped Access to Buildings
Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board
Suite 1000, 1331 F St., NW (800) USA-ABLE Ext 38
Washington, DC 20004-1111 (202) 272-5434
This organization, affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education, provides information in compliance with standards for access to and use of buildings by handicapped persons.
Uniform Federal Assessibility Standards: Architectural requirements for access to federally funded facilities. Based on the ATBCB Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design.
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* Handicapped Housing Information for Developers
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-2866
This office can provide you with complete information on the procedure to obtain Section 202 funding for handicapped housing projects. An information packet, which outlines the program requirements and the specifications for the construction of the project to be funded, is available.
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* Historic Preservation
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following publications on historic preservation are available from the GPO for $1 unless otherwise noted:
Architectural Character: Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an
Aid to Preserving Their Character Cleaning and Waterproof Coating of Masonry Buildings
Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings
Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic Buildings
Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
Historic America: Buildings, Structures, and Sites ($29)
Interior Building: Its Architecture and Its Art ($8.50)
Keeping It Clean: Removing Exterior Dirt, Paint, Stains, and Graffiti From Historic
Masonry Buildings ($2.50)
Metals in America's Historic Buildings: Uses and Preservation Treatment ($6)
National Register of Historic Places
New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns
Preservation Briefs: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation Problems
($9)
Preservation of Historic Adobe Buildings
Preservation of Historic Concrete Problems and General Approaches
Preservation of Historic Glazed Architectural Terra-Cotta
Preservation of Historic Pigmented Structural Glass, Vitrolite and Carrara Glass
Preservation Tax Incentives for Historic Buildings
Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts
Rehabilitating Interiors in Historic Buildings: Identifying and Preserving Character,
Defining Elements
Repair and Thermal Upgrading of Historic Steel Windows ($1.25)
Repair of Historic Wooden Windows
Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Brick Buildings
Roofing for Historic Buildings
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings ($2)
Interpreting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, Volume 3
($9)
Technologies for Prehistoric and Historic Preservation ($10)
Use of Substitute Materials in Historic Buildings: Exterior Applications
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* Home Ownership Publications
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The following publications are available to veterans from their VA regional office:
Pointers for the Veteran Homeowner. A guide for veterans whose home mortgage
is guaranteed or insured under the GI Bill.
To the Home-Buying Veteran. A guide for veterans planning to buy or build
homes with a VA loan.
VA-Guaranteed Home Loans for Veterans. To help you understand what the VA
can and cannot do for the home purchaser.
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* Houses From Failed Saving and Loans Companies
Resolution Trust Corporation (800) 431-0600
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 789-6316
As a result of the hundreds of failed US Savings and Loan institutions the US Government has had on over 30,000 real property assets, it is attempting to auction these assets off at the best available price. The inventory contains approximately 12,000 single family homes, 2,500 commercial properties and 800 parcels of undeveloped land.
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* Housing Consumer Publications
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following publications are geared toward home buyers, and prospective home buyers, who may not be familiar with such issues as consumer rights, mortgages, financing, and much more. Each publication is followed by the GPO order number and price.
Wise Home Buying (S/N 023-000-00752-5, $1). Instructs the first-time home
buyer in selecting and financing a house. Discusses the relation of housing costs to income, new versus old houses, mortgage loans, real estate brokers, and more.
Home Buyer's Vocabulary (S/N 023-000-00751-7, $1). Provides general, nontech
nical definitions of terms the potential home buyer will encounter in buying and financing a home.
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* Housing Discrimination
Fair Housing Enforcement Division
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-2000 (202) 708-2213
Technical assistance is available to state and local agencies, private and public groups, and profit or nonprofit organizations to help them prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices.
General Sources
* Housing Finance Statistics
Financial Policy Division
Office of Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-7270
Studies are conducted by the Financial Policy Division of HUD in areas relating to the mortgage market, securities, taxation, market trends, and interest rates, among others. If you are interested in receiving information about these subjects or want to be placed on the mailing list, contact this office.
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* Housing Research and Policy
Assistant Secretary for Policy
Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-6000 (202) 708-1600
This office is responsible for economic and policy analyses, research, demonstrations, and evaluations of national housing and community development. All policy development data generated by HUD are made available to interested parties, such as state and local governments, financial institutions, builders, developers, neighborhood groups, and universities and colleges. The research addresses many issues, including the management, operation, and maintenance of the insured and assisted multi-family housing inventory; the stability of the nation's housing finance system; the design of sound mortgage instruments and improvements in FHA programs; the increase of housing affordability through technological and regulatory improvements; the improvement of public housing; the assurance of a supply of affordable rental housing units; the promotion of fair and nondiscriminatory housing; and the study of housing-related health problems.
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* HUD Counseling Agency Program
Single Family Servicing Branch
Secretary-Held and Counseling Services
Office of Insured Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-3664
Housing counseling grants are awarded on a competitive basis to HUD-approved counseling agencies to reimburse them partially for costs. These agencies and private and public organizations must be competent and have knowledge and experience in housing counseling. The maximum grant available is $40,000 per agency.
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* HUD's Major Publication Sources
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
HUD USER, the research information service sponsored by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research, distributes the latest research in the fields of housing and urban development in a variety of formats tailored to your needs. These include:
Document delivery - Printed copies of recently published reports and photocopies of unpublished and out-of-print materials.
Resource guides - illustrated collections of abstracts on topics of special interest, such as housing rehabilitation, enterprise zones, public housing, alternative housing arrangements, affordable housing, fair housing, elderly housing, homelessness, and accessible environments for the disabled.
Directory of Information Resources in Housing and Urban Development- a valuable reference tool providing descriptions of 114 organizations and 37 online databases in the housing, construction, and planning fields.
Searches on HUD USER ONLINE - performed by HUD USER reference specialists to help you locate documents containing information in your area of interest.
Microfiche - copies of any non-copyrighted documents in HUD USER ONLINE in an economical and space-saving format.
Audiovisual programs - to stimulate discussion at group meetings on improving housing and neighborhoods.
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* HUD Library and Information Service
Program Information Center
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1420
If you need additional assistance and direction to particular programs within HUD, or have questions about how HUD can work for you, contact the Program Information Center, and they will gladly assist you.
General Sources
* Land Sale Fraud
Federal Trade Commission
Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
This office investigates fraud as it relates to the sale of land to the public, and can provide you with information about your rights and how to avoid fraudulent practices.
General Sources
* Land Sales
Interstate Land Sales Registration
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-0502
The registration of interstate land sales protects subdivision lot purchasers by prohibiting fraudulent practices requiring of land developers and promoters full financial disclosure. Before a lot can be sold or leased, two conditions must be met by developers: 1) A Statement of Record must be filed with HUD, containing full and current disclosure about the ownership of the land, the state of title, planned physical characteristics, planned availability of roads, services, utilities, and other matters; and 2) A printed Property Report must be delivered to each purchaser or lessee in advance of signing the contract or agreement. Anti-fraud provisions apply to subdivisions containing 25 or more lots. HUD may seek an injunction against any developer whom it can show is violating or about to violate the law, and may suspend the registration of a developer whose Statement of Record or Property Report contains misrepresentation or omits material facts.
General Sources
* Lenders Offering FHA-Insured Mortgages
Office of Insured Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-2700
This HUD office maintains a listing of lenders who participate in FHA-insured mortgage programs. You can also get this information by contacting your local Field Office.
General Sources
* Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards
Office of Single Family Housing
Office of Manufactured Housing and Regulatory Functions
Manufactured Housing and Construction Standards Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-2210
HUD issues Federal manufactured home construction and safety standards to reduce the number of personal injuries and deaths, and the amount of insurance costs and property damage resulting from manufactured home accidents. The program also strives to improve the quality and durability of manufactured homes. Standards are enforced by HUD directly or by various States which have established State administrative agencies that participate in the program. HUD inspects factories and obtains records needed to enforce the standards, and if standards are not met, the manufacturer is forced to notify the consumer and to correct any defects found.
General Sources
* Multifamily Property Disposition
Multifamily Sales Division
Office of Multifamily Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3000
Multifamily properties are sold through sealed-bid auctions across the country. This office maintains a listing of the current available properties. To be placed on the mailing list for current and new properties that become available, contact this office.
General Sources
* Multifamily Property Standards
Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
HUD publishes a subscription service entitled Minimum Property Standards, Volume II, Multifamily Housing. The services consist of a basic manual and quarterly revisions in looseleaf form. Standards in the areas of health and safety, durability, energy, the elderly, and the handicapped are included. The subscription price is $35/year. (S/N 923-001-00000-0).
General Sources
* Native American Indians and Housing
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3671
The free booklet, American Indians Today: Answers to Your Questions, 1988, contains useful information on the Native American Indians and their relationship to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Programs within the Bureau, including education, health services, and housing are briefly outlined and contain recent statistics. Many questions are answered within the booklet, including the rights of the Indians to own land and have their own governments. A map locates the Indian lands and communities, showing Federal and State Indian Reservations and other Indian groups. An excellent bibliography, prepared by the Smithsonian Institution, is included.
General Sources
* Real Estate Settlements
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
Office of Insured Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-8000 (202) 708-4560
RESPA requires that lenders give all borrowers of federally-insured mortgage loans a HUD-prepared booklet with information about real estate transactions, settlement services, cost comparisons, and relevant consumer protection laws. When applying for a loan, borrowers must receive the booklet along with the lender's good faith estimate of the settlement costs they are likely to incur. One day before settlement, the borrower may request that the person conducting the settlement provide information on the actual settlement costs. At settlement, both the buyer and seller are entitled to a settlement statement that itemizes the costs they paid in connection with the transaction.
General Sources
* Recent Research Results (RRR)
HUD USER
P.O. Box 6091 (800) 245-2691
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5154
This newsletter contains short summaries of reports recently published under the auspices of the HUD Office of Policy Development and Research. To be put on the mailing list, contact this office.
General Sources
* Rental Rates
Technical Support Division
Office of Multifamily Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0035
The Federal Register contains a yearly listing of the fair market rental rates in 450 market areas around the country. The data show the rental rates for various types of dwellings
General Sources
* Research in Assisted Housing
Assistant Secretary for Policy
Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-6000 (202) 708-1600
This office conducts research and evaluations to develop more efficient, effective, and equitable ways to assist low-income households. HUD's assisted housing programs are monitored and evaluated, and alternatives are investigated. Data is collected and analyzed by the Department's staff and made available to interested parties, to federal agencies, and to Congress. Assisted housing research conducted includes the following areas: administrative costs of operating assisted housing programs, development costs of assisted housing programs, alternative assisted housing demonstrations, efficient, effective management of public housing projects, benefits to participants in assisted housing programs, and environmental hazards in assisted housing.
General Sources
* Single Family Property Auctions
Sales Promotion Branch
Office of Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
Single-family homes are sold by sealed-bid auction in every city in the country. These properties are advertised in local newspapers.
General Sources
* Surplus Property
Public Benefit Program
Division of Health Facilities Planning
PHS, Room 17A10
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2265
The Public Health Service has real estate property available for use under two programs. The first program allows the property to be used for a public health purpose by local and state governments and private nonprofit organizations certified under the IRS code. The property can be used for such projects as nursing homes, clinics, or mental health centers. You are deeded the property with a thirty year period of restriction. The second program allows the property to be used by local government or private nonprofit organizations for homeless shelters.
General Sources
* Surplus Veterans Homes
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sells foreclosed properties through private real estate brokers. Properties are frequently advertised in local newspapers. Almost any real estate agent can show you the property. Local Veterans offices are the best sources of information on the procedures involved in purchasing these properties. Prices drop on those homes that are not sold in a certain period of time. Veterans financing is possible, but you get a 10% discount if you pay cash. See the Section on Computerized Electronic Bulletin Boards for getting this information online with your modem.
General Sources
* Urban Homesteading
Urban Homesteading Office
Office of Urban Rehabilitation
Community Planning and Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-7000 (202) 708-1367
Urban homesteading is designed to revitalize declining neighborhoods and reduce the amount of federally-owned properties by transferring vacant and unrepaired single-family properties to new homeowners for rehabilitation. Federally-owned properties are transferred to local governments that have developed homesteading programs approved by HUD. Local governments then transfer the properties for a nominal sum to eligible individuals or families called homesteaders. Priority is given to lower-income persons. The homesteaders must occupy the property as a principal residence for at least five years, and must bring it up to local code standards within three years. Rehabilitation may be carried out by a contractor or by the homesteader.
General Sources
* Urban Policy Report to Congress
Assistant Secretary for Policy
Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Washington, DC 20410-6000 (202) 708-1600
Under the Urban Growth and New Community Development Act of 1970, Congress is required to develop a national urban growth policy report every two years. This report summarizes trends, identifies significant problems, evaluates the effectiveness of federal efforts to deal with the problems, and makes recommendations for legislative and administrative actions.
General Sources
* Urban Trees Money
Cooperative Forestry, FS
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (703) 235-1376
OR: Your regional Forest Service Office
The USDA will provide financial, technical, and related assistance in order to plant and protect trees, maintain and use wood from trees in open spaces, green belts, roadside screens, parks woodlands, curb areas, and residential developments in urban areas.
General Sources
* Veterans Foreclosed Homes
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sells foreclosed properties through private real estate brokers. Properties are frequently advertised in local newspapers, giving information such as address, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, particular defects in the property and price. Almost any real estate can show you the property. Local Veterans offices are the best source of information on the procedures involved in purchasing these properties. Many local offices maintain the information on local online bulletin boards. See the Chapter on Electronic Bulletin Boards.
General Sources
Federal Money for Housing and Re
The following is a description of the federal funds available to renters, homeowners, developers, and real estate investors for housing in urban and rural areas. This information is derived from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the official reference for this federal program. Contact the office listed below the caption for further details.
below the caption for further details.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Water Bank Program 10.062
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To conserve surface waters; preserve and improve the nation's wetlands; increase migratory waterfowl habitat in nesting, breeding, and feeding areas in the U.S.; and secure environmental benefits for the nation. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,395,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Rural Clean Water Program (RWCP) 10.068
Conservation and Environmental Protection Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To achieve improved water quality in the most cost-effective manner possible in keeping with the provisions of adequate supplies of food, fiber, and a quality environment. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Emergency Loans 10.404
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC (202) 690-1533
To assist family farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators with loans to cover losses resulting from major and/or natural disasters. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~100,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Farm Operating Loans 10.406
Director, Farmer Programs Loan Making Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1632
To enable operators of not larger than family farms through the extension of credit and supervisory assistance, to make efficient use of their land, labor, and other resources. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,250,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Farm Ownership Loans 10.407
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 382-1632
To assist eligible farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture operators, including farming cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, and joint operations through the extension of credit to become owner-operators of not larger than family farms. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~300,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Very Low and Low Income Housing Loans
(Section 502 Rural Housing Loans) 10.410
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-7967
To assist lower-income rural families to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings and related facilities. Subsidized funds are available only for low- and very low-income applicants. The funds are loans for new or existing construction not currently financed or owned by FMHA. Types of assistance: direct loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~650,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Rural Housing Site Loans
(Section 523 and 524 Site Loans) 10.411
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1474
To assist public or private nonprofit organizations interested in providing sites for housing, to acquire and develop land in rural areas to be subdivided as adequate building sites. Types of assistance: direct loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
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Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Rural Rental Housing Loans 10.415
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 382-1604
To provide economically designed and constructed rental and cooperative housing and related facilities suited for independent living for rural residents. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~341,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Very Low-Income Housing Repair Loans and Grants
(Section 504 Rural Housing Loans and Grants)
10.417
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1474
To give very low-income rural homeowners an opportunity to make essential repairs to their homes to make them safe and to remove health hazards to the family or community. Types of assistance: loans, grants. Estimate of annual funds available: loans - $~11,100,000. Grants - $5,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Rural Rental Assistance Payments
(Rental Assistance) 10.427
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1599
To reduce the rents paid by low-income families occupying eligible Rural Rental Housing (RRH) Rural Cooperative Housing (RCH), and Farm Labor Housing (LH) projects financed by the Farmers Home Administration through its Sections 515, 514, and 516 loans and grants. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~342,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Rural Housing Preservation Grants 10.433
Multiple Family Housing Loan Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1606
To assist very low and low-income rural homeowners in obtaining adequate housing to meet their needs by providing the necessary assistance to repair or rehabilitate their housing. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Interest Reduction Payments-Rental and Cooperative
Housing for Lower Income Families (236) 14.103
Director, Office of Multifamily Housing Management
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3730
To provide good quality rental and cooperative housing for persons of low- and moderate-income by providing interest reduction payments in order to lower their housing costs. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~634,159,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance 203(k) 14.108
Director, Single Family Development Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2720
To help families repair or improve, purchase and improve, or refinance and improve existing residential structures more than one year old. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~98,507,000.
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Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Manufactured Home Loan Insurance-Financing
Purchase of Manufactured Homes as Principal
Residences of Borrowers (Title I) 14.110
Director, Title I Insurance Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (800) 733-4663
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2880
To make possible reasonable financing of manufactured home purchases. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: (loan insured including funding for programs 14.142 and 14.162) $1,358,812,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Construction or Substantial
Rehabilitation of Condominium Projects 234 (d)
14.112
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To enable sponsors to develop condominium projects in which individual units will be sold to home buyers. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,254,000.
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Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance - Homes 203(b) 14.117
Director, Insured Family Development Division
Office of Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help families undertake home ownership. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: (Mortgage Insured-including funding for 14.119, 14.121, 14.163, 14.175) $47,411,931,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance 203(h):
Homes for Disaster Victims 14.119
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help victims of a major disaster undertake home ownership on a sound basis. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: Funding included in 14.117.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Homes for Low and Moderate
Income Families 221(d)(2) 14.120
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To make homeownership more readily available to families displaced by a natural disaster, urban renewal, or other government actions and to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income and moderate-income families. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~87,551,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance: Homes in Outlying Areas 203(i)
14.121
Director, Insured Single Family Development Division
Office of Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help families purchase homes in outlying areas. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: Funding included in 14.117.
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Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance: Homes in Urban Renewal Areas
(22 Homes) 14.122
Director, Insured Single Family Development Division
Office of Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help families purchase or rehabilitate homes in urban renewal areas. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~393,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Housing in Older, Declining Areas
223(e) 14.123
Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To assist in the purchase or rehabilitation of housing in older, declining urban areas. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~19,881,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Cooperative Projects
(213 Cooperatives) 14.126
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To make it possible for nonprofit cooperative ownership housing corporations or trusts to develop or sponsor the development of housing projects to be operated as cooperatives. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks
(207(m) Manufactured Home Parks) 14.127
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To make possible the financing of construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance - Purchase by Homeowners of Fee
Simple Title from Lessors (240) 14.130
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help homeowners obtain fee-simple title to the property which they hold under long-term leases and on which their homes are located. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance: Purchase of Sales-Type
Cooperative Housing Units (213 Sales) 14.132
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To make available good quality, new housing for purchase by individual members of a housing cooperative. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance: Purchase of Units in
Condominiums (234(c)) 14.133
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To enable families to purchase units in condominium projects. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,856,274,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance: Rental Housing (207) 14.134
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To provide good quality rental housing for middle income families. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance: Rental Housing for Moderate
Income Families and Elderly Market Interest Rate
221(d)(3) and (4) Multifamily 14.135
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To provide good quality rental or cooperative housing for moderate income families and the elderly. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~890,238,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing for the
Elderly (231) 14.138
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To provide good quality rental housing for the elderly. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing in Urban Renewal
Areas (220 Multifamily) 14.139
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To provide good quality rental housing in urban renewal areas, code enforcement areas, and other areas designated for overall revitalization. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,576,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Section 106(b) Nonprofit Sponsor Assistance Program
(Nonprofit Sponsor Loan Fund) 14.141
Director
Assisted Elderly and Handicapped Housing Division
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2730
To assist and stimulate prospective private nonprofit sponsors/borrowers of Section 202 housing to develop sound housing projects for the elderly or handicapped. Types of assistance: loan. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Property Improvement Loan Insurance for Improving
All Existing Structures and Building of New
Nonresidential Structures (Title I) 14.142
Director, Title I Insurance Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (800) 733-4663
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2880
To facilitate the financing of improvements to homes and other existing structures and the building of new nonresidential structures. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,358,812,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Supplemental Loan Insurance-Multifamily Rental
Housing 14.151
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20411 (202) 708-2556
To finance repairs, additions and improvements to multifamily projects, group practice facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes already insured by HUD or held by HUD. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 246,206,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of
To provide mortgage insurance to lenders for the purchase or refinancing of existing multifamily housing projects, whether conventionally financed or subject to federally insured mortgages. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~558,295,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Housing for the Elderly or Handicapped (202) 14.157
Assisted Elderly and Handicapped Housing Division
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2730
To provide for rental or cooperative housing and related facilities (such as central dining) for the elderly or handicapped. Types of assistance: loan. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Section 245 Graduated Payment Mortgage Program
14.159
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To facilitate early home ownership for households that expect their incomes to rise. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~548,027,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Combination and Manufactured
Home Lot Loans (Title I) 14.162
Director, Title I Insurance Division, HUD (800) 733-4663
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2880
To make possible reasonable financing of manufactured home purchases and lot to place it on. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: Funding including in 14.110.
To provide insured financing for the purchase of the Corporate Certificate and Occupancy Certificate. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: Funding included in 14.117.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Operating Assistance for Troubled Multifamily Housing
Projects (Flexible Subsidy Fund) (Troubled
Projects) 14.164
Chief, Program Support Branch
Management Operations Division
Office of Multifamily Housing Management, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3730
To provide assistance to restore or maintain the physical and financial soundness of certain projects assisted or approved for assistance under the National Housing Act or under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Homes-Military Impacted
Areas (238(c)) 14.165
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help families undertake home ownership in military impacted areas. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,425,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Homes for Members of the Armed
Services (Section 222) 14.166
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help members of the armed services on active duty to purchase a home. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,588,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Two Year Operating Loss Loans,
Section 223(d) 14.167
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
Insurance Division Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-2556
To insure a separate loan covering operating losses incurred during the first two years following the date of completion of a multifamily project with a HUD insured first mortgage. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,890,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Mortgage Insurance-Growing Equity Mortgages
(GEMs) 14.172
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To provide a rapid principal reduction and shorter mortgage term by increasing payments over a 10 year period, thereby expanding housing opportunities to the homebuying public. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: Funding included in 14.159.
Under the coinsurance programs, HUD authorizes approved lenders to coinsure mortgage loans. In exchange for the authority to perform the required underwriting, servicing, management and property disposition functions, approved lenders assume responsibility for a portion of any insurance loss on the coinsured mortgage. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Housing Development Grants 14.174
Director, Development Grants Division
Rm. 6110, Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-4961
To support the construction or substantial rehabilitation of rental housing in areas experiencing severe shortages of decent rental housing opportunities for families and individuals without other reasonable and affordable housing alternatives in the private market. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS) 14.175
Director, Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To provide mortgage insurance for an adjustable rate mortgage which offers lenders more assurance of long term profitability than a fixed rate mortgage, while offering consumer protection. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: Funding included in 14.117.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Grant Program
(Nehemiah Housing) 14.179
Morris E. Carter, Director
Single Family Housing Development Division, HUD
451 7th St, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To provide an opportunity for those families who otherwise would not be financially able to realize their dream of owning a home. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,834,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement
Grants 14.218
Entitlement Cities Division
Office of Block Grant Assistance
Community Planning and Development
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1577
To develop viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,958,529,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities
Program (Small Cities) 14.219
State and Small Cities Division
Office of Block Grant Assistance
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1322
The primary objective of this program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~36,539,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans
(Paraplegic Housing) 64.106
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist certain severely disabled veterans in acquiring suitable housing units, with special fixtures and facilities made necessary by the nature of the veterans disabilities. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,815,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Veterans Housing-Guaranteed and Insured Loans (VA
Home Loans) 64.114
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist veterans, certain service personnel, and certain unmarried surviving spouses of veterans, in obtaining credit for the purchase, construction or improvement of homes on more liberal terms than are generally available to non-veterans. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 121,594,141,000.
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Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Veterans Housing-Direct Loans for Disabled
Veterans 64.118
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To provide certain severely disabled veterans with direct housing credit in connection with grants for specially adaptable housing with special features or movable facilities made necessary by the nature of their disabilities. Types of assistance: direct loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~33,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Veterans Housing-Manufactured Home Loans 64.119
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist veterans, servicepersons, and certain unmarried surviving spouses of veterans in obtaining credit for the purchase of a manufactured home on more liberal terms than are available to non-veterans. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,633,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income
Persons 81.042
Mary E. Fowler, Chief
Weatherization Assistance Programs, Branch 232
Conservation and Renewable Energy, DOE
Forrestal Bldg.
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-2204
To insulate the dwellings of low income persons particularly the elderly and handicapped low income in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~80,000,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
* Flood Insurance 83.100
David L. Cobb, Federal Insurance Administration
FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-2780
To enable persons to purchase insurance against losses from physical damage to or loss of buildings and or contents therein caused by floods, mudflow, or flood related erosion in the U.S. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available: $~764,687,000.
Federal Money for Housing and Real Estate
State Money For Housing and Real
State Initiatives
While affordable housing has long held an important place on the federal government's policy agenda, budget cutbacks in recent years have forced the government to turn over many housing responsibilities to the states. Housing finance agencies (HFAs) have been created by states to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance mortgages for lower-income first-time home buyers and to build multi-family housing.
States are involved in a host of initiatives throughout the broad spectrum of housing finance and development. Interim construction financing programs which can reduce the basic costs of lower-income housing projects have been initiated in a number of states, together with innovative home ownership programs and programs directed toward rehabilitation and improved energy conservation.
States are also venturing into areas which have not received as much public sector attention until recently. By encouraging non-traditional types of housing, such as accessory units, shelters, and single room occupancy housing, states are addressing important elements of the housing market.
In Colorado, the state Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) has issued more than $2 billions of bonds and notes since its establishment in 1973, providing housing for more than 33,000 families and individuals of low and moderate income; 19,000 first-time home buyers and over 14,500 rental housing units. In recent years the state has broadened CHFA's authority to allow it to develop finance programs to assist the growth of small business, help exports with insurance on goods sold overseas, and similar projects.
Colorado has done more than simply help its citizens find housing: the programs have resulted in construction employment of more than 20,000 jobs, with wages estimated at almost $20 million in new local real estate taxes and an indirect gain of $1.6 billion for the state.
Wisconsin, Maine and New York each have 20 programs including special ones for women and minorities, for disabled persons, and for environmental hazard removal.
Maryland operates 25 programs, including those to help people with closing costs and settlement expenses. It also has special funds available for the elderly and is developing an emergency mortgage fund to help people who have fallen behind in their payments. Non-profit developers can also tap the state for money to build low-cost rental units.
Among Michigan's 29 programs and Minnesota's 25 are several for neighborhood revitalization. Minnesota also offers programs targeting the needs of urban Indians and migrant farm workers. Alaska, Oregon and Vermont offer financing for tenant acquisition of mobile home parks.
Funds are also available for persons who take steps to make their homes more energy efficient, for home owners and landlords who remove lead paint from dwelling units, for houses without plumbing or those with plumbing that is dysfunctional, for handicapped persons, and to help landlords defray the costs of bringing low-income housing into compliance with state and local housing codes. There are also funds for non-profit organizations to acquire or renovate existing houses and apartments for use as group homes for special needs such as mentally retarded.
In many states, elderly home owners can look to the HFA to obtain financing and/or support services they need to remain in their homes and avoid institutionalization. Some of the states have more than one agency dedicated to housing and we have attempted to list them all here. Also, many cities and counties have quasi-federal/quasi-local "housing authorities" with additional programs. Check your local government listings for these.
The following is a complete listing of state housing programs.
1) Mortgage Revenue Bond Program: low-rate loans for income-eligible first-time home buyers.
2) Downpayment Assistance Program: matching funds for lower-income home buyers.
3) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: provides a 20% federal tax credit on mortgage loan interest for lower-income home buyers.
4) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
5) Multi-Family Bond Program: tax-exempt bonds for financing multi-family projects with units affordable to low-income tenants.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Alaska
Alaska Housing Finance Corp., P.O. Box 101020, 520 East 34th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503; (907) 561-1900.
1) Home Ownership Assistance Program: interest subsidy to as low as 6%.
2) Mobile Home Loan Program: low downpayment.
3) Taxable Mortgage Program: for those other than first time home buyers and veterans.
4) Triplex/Fourplex Mortgage Program: up to $384,000 with 20% down.
5) Tax Exempt Mortgage Program: loans up to $157,190 for single family and $176,996 for duplexes.
6) Second Mortgage Program: up to $99,900 for single family homes and $127,800 for duplexes can be used for home purchase or home improvement.
7) Veterans Mortgage Program: low interest loans to veterans and members of the reserve and National Guard.
8) Refinance Program: reduce monthly payments on existing loans.
9) Non-Conforming Property Program: homes which cannot be financed through traditional financing.
10) Condominium Projects: loans for condominium owners.
11) Mobile Home Park Loans:
12) Home Owners' Assistance Program: lowers mortgage payments and assists home owners in financial difficulty.
13) Refinance Program of a Non-AHFC Loan: refinancing for a loan not held by AHFC.
14) Second Mortgage Program for Health and Safety Repairs: for AHFC loan borrowers to bring property up to safety and health requirements.
15) Condo Association Loan Program: loans to home owners' associations for common area improvements necessary to health and safety.
16) Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation: special financing for borrowers purchasing certain foreclosed condo and Planned Unit Development units.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Arizona
Arizona Department of Commerce, Office of Housing Development, 3800 North Central, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (602) 280-1365.
1) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: federal income tax credits for owners of low-income housing units.
2) Low Interest Mortgage Programs: typically below 9% interest loans for eligible Arizonans to purchase homes.
3) Arizona Housing Trust Fund: construction, housing rehabilitation, down payment, and closing cost assistance for low/moderate income home buyers.
4) Rental Rehabilitation Program: assists owners in rehabilitating rental housing for low/moderate income households.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Arkansas
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, P.O. Box 8023, 100 Main St., Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72203; (501) 682-5900.
1) Affordable Housing Program: loans to developers to build houses in designated areas.
2) Single-Family: below market rate loans to first time home buyers for the purchase of a single-family home.
3) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
4) Home Energy Loan Program: low-rate loans for home owners making energy conservation repairs and improvements.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
California
California Housing Finance Agency, 1121 L Street, 7th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 322-3991.
1) Multi-Family Program: permanent financing for builders and developers of multi-family unit, elderly and congregate rental housing.
2) Development Loan Program: 7% loans to small and minority developers.
3) Self-Help Housing Program: funds to non-profit developers in order to produce self-help housing.
4) Home Purchase Assistance Program: low interest loans for low/moderate income first-time home buyers.
5) Matching Downpayment Program: deferred payment second mortgage loans to assist with closing costs or reduce monthly payments on first mortgages of limited-income home buyers.
6) CHFA Resale Program: below market-rate loans to first-time home buyers who meet income limits and are purchasing previously-owned property within CHFA sales price limits.
7) Compensating Balance Program: construction financing to minority/women-owned business enterprises and self-help program developers.
8) Self-Help Builder Assistance Program: construction financing for self-help builders.
9) Self-Help Housing Program: finances self-help homes under supervision of non-profit organizations.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
California Department of Housing and Community Development, P.O. Box 952054, Sacramento, CA 94252-2054; (916) 322-1560.
1) California Home Ownership Assistance Program (CHAP): loans for up to 49% of purchase price for low/moderate-income home buyers.
2) California Housing Rehabilitation Program-Owner Component: low-rate loans to bring homes up to code, make general improvements, or to make adaptations for handicapped.
3) Natural Disaster Assistance Program: rehabilitation loans for property damaged by natural disaster.
4) Self-Help Housing Program: technical assistance for low/moderate income households building or rehabilitating their own homes.
5) Mobile Home Park Assistance Program: loans and technical assistance to mobile home park resident organizations that are purchasing their park.
6) Rental Housing Construction Program: very low-rate loans for development and construction costs associated with new rental housing units for low-income households.
7) Family Housing Demonstration Program: very low-rate loans to develop new, or rehabilitate existing, rental or co-op housing that provides on-site support programs for low-income households.
8) Permanent Housing for the Handicapped Homeless Program: partial funding to acquire, rehabilitate, and operate housing for the disabled homeless.
9) State Rental Rehabilitation Program: partial funding to rehabilitate low/ moderate-income rental housing in small rural communities.
10) California Energy Conservation Rehabilitation Program: grants of up to $5,000 per unit to assist energy conservation rehabilitation of low-income owner and renter farmworker housing, residential hotels, and rental housing for the elderly and handicapped.
11) Pre-Development Loan Program: low-rate, 3-year loans for pre-development costs of low-income housing projects.
12) PLP Natural Disaster Component: low-rate, 3-year loans for pre-development costs of reconstruction or rehabilitation of subsidized housing damaged by natural disaster.
13) Emergency Shelter Program: grants to provide emergency shelter for homeless households.
14) Farmworker Housing Grant Program: grants to provide owner-occupied and rental units for year-round, low-income agricultural workers and to rehabilitate those damaged by natural disaster.
15) Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program: grants to provide emergency shelter to homeless households.
16) Section 8 Housing Assistance Program: rental assistance payments for very low-income households.
17) Office of Migrant Services: grants to provide housing and support services for migrant families during peak season.
18) Rental Security Deposit Guarantee Demonstration Program: provides landlords with rental deposit guarantees for homeless families transitioning to permanent rental housing.
19) Rural Communities Facilities Technical Assistance Program: grants and technical assistance to rural communities seeking federal and state water and wastewater project loans and grants.
20) Senior Citizen Shared Housing Program: grants to assist seniors in obtaining shared housing or for development of group residences.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Colorado
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, 1981 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 297-7427.
1) Single-Family Program: lower-than-market interest rates available to first- time home owners.
2) Commercial Division Programs: financial assistance provided to assist small businesses with expansion of their facilities.
4) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program: incentives to property owners who rehabilitate substandard rental housing for low-income tenants qualifying for rent subsidies.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
6) Mortgage Credit Certificates: reduction of federal income tax for home buyers.
7) Tax-Exempt Bond Program: financing for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of low-income rental housing.
8) Special Needs Housing Fund: financing for housing for frail elderly, mentally ill, battered persons, runaways, etc.
9) Shelter Housing Assistance Program: financing for emergency or transitional housing.
10) Construction Loan Fund: Short-term loans to non-profits for acquisition, rehab, construction and development costs of low-income housing to be sold.
11) Housing Development Loan Fund: short-term loans to non-profits for pre-development costs or acquisition of property for low-income multi-family housing projects.
12) Special Projects Program: short-term loans to non-profits for acquisition, rehab, or construction of projects such as group homes, shelters, co-ops, mobile home parks.
13) Deferred-5 (D-5) Program: assistance with downpayment, repairs, and other costs associated with home purchase for participants in Colorado Single-Family Mortgage Program.
14) Rural Development Loan Program: loans for businesses in rural areas of Colorado.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Connecticut
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 999 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067; (203) 721-9501.
1) Home Mortgage Program: low-interest mortgages for low-and moderate- income persons and families.
2) Rehabilitation Mortgages: loans to protect or improve livability or energy efficiency of a home.
3) Reverse Annuity Mortgages (RAM): allows senior citizens to convert their home's equity into monthly tax-free cash payments.
4) Market Rate Multi-Family Program: below conventional-rate financing to develop or rehabilitate multi-family housing with units affordable to low-income households.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
6) Private Rental Investment Mortgage and Equity Program: financing for mixed-income rental developments.
7) Apartment Conversion for the Elderly: loans to home owners 62 years of age or older for additions or conversions to their homes to create income-producing rental units.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Delaware
Delaware State Housing Authority, Division of Housing and Community Development, 18 the Green, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-4263.
1) Single-Family Mortgage Program: low-interest loans to first-time home buyers.
2) Housing Development Funds: loans to developers of housing for low- and moderate-income persons and families.
3) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: $15,000 for ten years at 3% to fix up single-family homes.
4) Rent Subsidy Programs: money to provide subsidies for low- and moderate-income rental housing.
5) Public Housing Home Ownership Program: provides public housing tenants and families on the waiting list the opportunity to purchase affordable homes in residential neighborhoods.
6) Rental Rehabilitation Program: loans to cover up to 50% of rehab costs for low/moderate income housing.
7) Emergency Shelter Grants Program: to assist emergency housing shelters for the homeless.
8) Community Development Block Grants: funding to maintain or improve housing of low/moderate-income households.
9) Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds: financing for profit and non-profit developers of low-income housing.
10) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
District of Columbia
DC Housing Finance Agency, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 408-0415.
1) Single-Family Purchase Program: loans to first-time home buyers with 5% down and 8.5% interest.
2) Multi-Family Program: construction and permanent financing for developers of multi-family housing with at least 20% of the units designated for low-income households.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development, 51 N Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; (202) 535-1353.
1) Home Purchase Assistance Program: low or no interest loans for low- and moderate-income home buyers.
2) First Right Purchase Assistance Program: low-cost loans for low- and moderate-income individuals and tenant groups to exercise their right to purchase their rental housing that is being offered for sale.
3) Homestead Housing Preservation Program: repossessed properties are sold to eligible District residents at low cost and with deferred payment loans.
4) Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: low-rate financing for construction and rehabilitation of multi-family housing.
5) Direct Loan Rehabilitation Program: below-market financing (as low as 3%) for rehabilitation of single- and multi-family residential, mixed use, and commercial property.
6) Rental Rehabilitation Program: low or no interest deferred loans for rehabilitation and rent subsidies for property owners and tenants of low-income housing.
7) Distressed Properties Program: tax incentives to encourage the development of new rental housing or for the rehabilitation of vacant rental housing; similar benefits for occupied properties in economic difficulty.
8) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program: incentives for property owners to rehabilitate rental apartments for low-income households; rental income guaranteed via rent subsidies.
9) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
10) Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program: low-cost financing for the rehabilitation of one to four unit low-income housing in designated areas.
11) Home Improvements for the Handicapped: grants to remove barriers and improve accessibility; for home owners or landlords on behalf of handicapped tenants.
12) Weatherization Assistance Program: grants to low-income home owners and renters for weatherization of properties as determined by an energy audit.
13) Delinquent Home Mortgage Payments Program: low-cost, three-month loans to avoid foreclosure due to loss of employment or other crisis.
14) Housing Finance for Elderly, Dependent, and Disabled: loans for development of housing for special needs households.
1) First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Revenue Bond Program: below-market rate financing for first-time home buyers with low/moderate income.
2) Home Ownership Assistance Program: $1700 zero interest, due-on-sale loan to defer closing costs.
3) Affordable Housing Loan Program: below market financing for developers/ home buyers of rental and for-sale housing.
4) State Apartment Incentive Loan Program: low-rate financing for developers who build or rehabilitate rental housing with 20% of units for low-income households and to eligible non-profit sponsors of housing projects.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
6) Market-Rate Multi-Family Bond Loan Program: below-market financing to developers of rental housing with 20% for low-income households.
7) Section 8 Program: federal rent subsidies for low-income tenants.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Georgia
Georgia Residential Finance Authority, 60 Executive Parkway South, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30329; (404) 679-4840.
1) Single-Family Home Ownership Loan Program: 1.5% below prevailing interest rates for first-time home owners.
2) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: 20% of mortgage interest can be used as a federal tax credit.
3) Payment of some or all of rental costs for low-income families or singles who are elderly, handicapped or disabled.
4) Multi-family Bond Program: below-market interest rate loans to develop or rehabilitate multi-family rental housing.
5) Low-Income Housing Credit Program: federal income tax credits to construct or rehabilitate low-income rental housing.
6) Section 8 Existing Housing Assistance: rental assistance subsidy payments to landlords of low-income individuals or families.
7) Rental Rehabilitation Program: loans and grants up to $5,000 per unit to rehabilitate rental housing.
8) Appalachian: grants and loans for site development, technical assistance and others for low-and moderate-income housing projects.
9) Development Advances for Non-Profit Sponsors: financial and technical assistance to qualified non-profit organizations engaged in the development of low- and moderate-income rental housing.
10) Georgia Energy Fund: loans and grants up to $3,00 for energy saving home improvements.
11) Homeless Shelter Programs: grants to shelter facilities for building improvements and renovation.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Hawaii
Hawaii Housing Authority, 1002 North School Street, P.O. Box 17907, Honolulu, HI 96817; (808) 832-5960.
1) Hula Mae Single-Family Program: low-interest loans to first-time home buyers.
2) State Rent Supplement Program: rent subsidies to tenants in approved projects.
3) Tax Reform: Multi-Family Program: tax credits to investors in qualified low-income rental housing projects.
4) Modernization and Maintenance: funds for the preservation and maintenance of existing housing.
5) Housing Finance Revolving Fund: long-term mortgage financing in geographic areas or for projects where private mortgage insurers will not insure.
7) Public Housing Projects: low rent housing for eligible families, elderly or disabled.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Idaho
Idaho Housing Agency, 565 W. Myrtle, Boise, ID 83702; (208) 336-0161.
1) Mortgage Credit Certificates: home buyers who have not owned a home in the last three years can claim 20% of their mortgage interest as a tax credit.
2) Single Family Mortgage Purchase Program: below-market rate loans for first-time and limited-income home buyers.
3) Section 8 New Construction/Substantial Rehab Program: financing of multi-family housing affordable to very low-income households via rent subsidies.
4) Section 8 Moderate Rehab Program: incentives for property owners to upgrade substandard rental units to be occupied by low-income tenants qualifying for rent subsidies.
5) Section 8 Existing Certificate and Voucher Program: assistance for low-income households to meet costs of rental housing.
6) Rental Rehabilitation Program: funding for private property owners to make improvements to rental units in eligible locations.
7) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credit for owners/developers of housing for low-income households.
8) Stewart B. McKinney Permanent Housing Program for Handicapped Homeless: grant funds for private non-profit project sponsors.
9) Multi-Family Housing Financing: loans for new construction or substantial rehab of multi-family housing with a percentage rented to low-income tenants.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Illinois
Illinois Housing Development Authority, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 836-5200 or (800) 942-8439.
1) Moderate Rehabilitation Program: low-interest loans to rehabilitate low- income housing.
2) Congregate Housing Finance Program: loans for congregate housing for the elderly.
3) Illinois Homebuyer Program: low-interest mortgages for first-time income-eligible home buyers.
4) Affordable Housing Trust Fund: grants and loans to profit and non-profit developers of low-income housing projects.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Indiana
Indiana Housing Finance Authority, 115 W. Washington, Suite 1350, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-7777.
1) Single-Family Program: loans to home buyers at 1 to 2 percentage points below the market rate.
2) Multi-Family Program: loans for developers of low- and moderate- income housing.
3) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: tax credits to families purchasing mobile homes.
4) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: federal tax credit to owners of low-income rental housing.
5) Low-Income Housing Trust Fund: matching funds for development of low-income housing, permanent or transitional.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Iowa
Iowa Finance Authority, 100 East Grand Avenue, Suite 250, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 281-4058.
1) Single-Family Mortgage Loans: low-interest loans to home buyers
2) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: tax credits of up to 20% of the interest paid annually on home loans.
3) Small Business Loan Program: loans for small business.
4) Title Guaranty Program: to guaranty (insure) titles to Iowa real estate.
5) Economic Development Loan Program: for businesses exceeding the limitations of the Small Business Loan Program.
6) Targeted Area Assistance Program: assistance with origination fees and discount points.
7) Closing Cost Assistance: up to 3% or $1200 to help with closing costs of eligible buyers.
8) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
9) Housing Assistance Fund Program: funding for multi-family rehab and construction, rent subsidies, group homes, shelters, and other housing projects.
10) Homeless Shelter Assistance: funding for homeless shelters.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Kansas
Kansas Office of Housing, Department of Commerce, 700 SW Harrison, Suite 1300, Topeka, KS 66603; (913) 296-3481.
1) Tax Credits for Low-Income Housing: tax credits for developers who rent to low-income families.
2) Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program: loans up to $5,000 per rental unit to bring unit up to city code standard.
3) Emergency Shelter Grant Program: grants to local government agencies to provide emergency shelters for homeless households.
4) Permanent Housing for Handicapped Homeless: grants for acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of multi-unit and group home projects for disabled homeless.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Kentucky
Kentucky Housing Corporation, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-7630 or (800) 633-8896.
1) Single-Family Home Ownership: low-interest loans to home buyers who currently do not own property.
2) Elderly Rural Rehabilitation Program: grants to elderly in rural areas for the installment of indoor plumbing facilities.
3) Grants to the Elderly for Energy Repairs (GEER): grants to elderly for home energy repairs.
4) Housing Trust: single-family loans for eligible low-income families.
5) EPIC (Equity Partners Investing in the Commonwealth) Program: financing for eligible Kentuckians for downpayment and closing costs.
6) KHC Urban Program: initiatives to produce affordable housing in designated urban areas.
7) KHC Rural Program: loans and administrative assistance to non-profit organizations for construction or rehab of low-income housing.
8) Kentucky Appalachian Housing Program: site development grants and loans for housing developments in 49 eastern KY counties.
9) Country Home Program: low-rate construction financing for families in 63 counties.
10) Field Services/Special Population Needs Emergency Fund: loans for emergency repairs for low-income Kentuckians.
11) Permanent Housing for Homeless Handicapped Persons: funds for acquisition/rehabilitation of housing for homeless handicapped persons.
12) Section 8 Programs: rent subsidies and other assistance to low-income households.
14) Rental Deposits Surety Program: assistance with utility and security deposits for low-income households.
15) Residential Investment Program: fixed-rate mortgages for non-profit sponsors of new rental units in rural counties.
16) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Louisiana
Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, 200 Lafayette Street, Suite 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70801; (504) 342-1320.
1) Single-Family: lower-interest rate (8.8%) 30 yr. FHA/VA financing for first- time home buyers.
2) Multi-Family: financing available for developers of low-moderate income housing development.
3) Tax Credit Programs: federal and state income tax credit provisions provided to developers of low-to-moderate multi-family development.
4) Housing Development Action Grants: financing for multi-family housing developments.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Maine
Maine State Housing Authority, P.O. Box 2669, 353 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04338-2609; (207) 626-4600, (800) 452-4668.
1) Home Start Program: low-income loans for first-time home buyers.
2) Home Preservation Grant Program: grants for home improvements for very low-income home owners.
3) New Housing Initiatives Program: loans, grants, revolving funds, or administrative fees for developing non-traditional single family and rental housing initiatives to persons of low-income.
4) Home Purchase Program: low downpayment and low-rate financing for first-time income-eligible home buyers.
5) Purchase Plus Improvement: home improvement loans for borrowers in the Home Purchase or Home Start programs.
6) Underground Oil Storage Tank Removal Program: grants or interest-free loans to property owners for removal and disposal of environmentally hazardous underground oil storage tanks and pipes and installation of replacements.
7) Home Equity Conversion Mortgage: supplies elderly home owners with cash for some of the equity in their homes.
8) Home Improvement Program: low-rate home improvement loans.
9) Rental Loan Program: below market rate loans for new or rehabilitated rental housing affordable to low/moderate income households.
11) Mental Health Facilities Fund: low-rate loans for housing the mentally ill.
12) MSHA 202 Start Program: up-front loans to non-profit developers of new rental housing for very low-income elderly or handicapped.
13) Land Acquisition Program: low-rate deferred payment loans to non-profit housing corporations to buy land for affordable housing.
14) Homeless Shelter Assistance: funding to operate or improve shelters.
15) Environmental Access Grants and Loans (EAGL): grants or 0% loans for disabled persons to make adaptations in their homes.
16) Supportive Housing Initiative Program (SHIP): low-rate, no/low down payment loans for non-profit organizations developing housing for special needs households.
17) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: tax credits to developers of housing for low-income households.
18) Section 8 New Construction: rent subsidies for low-income households.
19) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation: rent subsidies for low-income households in rehabilitated rental units.
20) Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers: rental assistance for low-income tenants.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Maryland
Department of Housing and Community Development, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032; (410) 514-7200.
1) Rental Housing Production Program: loans to developers or non-profit organizations to cover the costs of construction, rehabilitation, acquisition or related development costs through interest rate writedowns or rent subsidies.
2) Mortgage Program: below-market interest rate mortgage financing for low- and moderate-income home buyers.
3) Home and Energy Loan Program: below-market interest rate loans for home and energy conservation improvements for single-family homes.
4) Multi-Family Home and Energy Loan Program: rehabilitation and energy conservation loans for multi-family rental projects and single scattered-site rental properties.
5) Housing Rehabilitation Program: loans to limited income homeowners, owners of multi-unit residential buildings and owners of small nonresidential properties.
6) Group Home Financing Program: low-interest, no interest deferred payment loans to non-profit organizations to purchase and modify housing for use as group homes and shelters.
7) Residential Lead Paint Abatement Program: loans to finance the abatement of lead paint in rental properties.
8) Elderly Rental Housing Program: new construction financing for rental housing for elderly citizens.
9) Rental Housing Allowance Pilot Program: subsidies to very low-income individuals with emergency needs.
10) Emergency Mortgage Assistance: assists home owners in imminent danger of losing homes to foreclosure after loss of income due to critical circumstances.
11) Reverse Equity Program: enables low-income elderly to access home equity to pay housing and other expenses that facilitate continued occupancy.
12) Settlement Expense Loan Program: low-rate loans up to $5000 toward settlement expenses for low-moderate income home buyers.
13) Multi-Family Bond Program: below-market financing for low-income multi-family rental housing development.
14) Non-Profit Rehabilitation Program: low-rate loans to non-profit organizations to rehabilitate low-income rental housing.
15) Partnership Rental Housing Program: loans for local governments and housing authorities for development or acquisition of low-income rental housing.
16) Construction Loan Program: low-rate financing for development of affordable single-family or multi-family housing.
17) Shelter One: loans and technical assistance to non-profit organizations undertaking their first housing project.
18) Housing Rehabilitation Program-Single Family: low-rate financing for rehabilitation of small residential properties for low-income households.
19) Accessory, Shared and Sheltered Housing Program: low-rate loans to finance additions and improvements to create accessory, shared or sheltered housing for low-income households.
20) Indoor Plumbing Program: low-rate loans to provide indoor plumbing.
21)Energy Bank Program: matching funds to low-income home owners for energy conservation improvements.
23) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program: incentives to property owners for improvements to deteriorating housing units to be rented to households eligible for rent subsidies.
24) Section 8 Rental Rehabilitation Program: rehab funds for property owners renting to low-income households.
25) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits to owners of low-income rental housing.
1) Home Ownership Opportunity Program: housing for purchase by first time low- and moderate-income home buyers at 30 to 40 percent below market rates.
2) General Lending: special loans for Vietnam Era Veterans, low-income and minority borrowers and physically handicapped.
3) Neighborhood Rehabilitation Programs: funds for people who buy and/or rehabilitate homes in locally designated neighborhoods.
4) New Construction Set-Aside: funds for purchasers of new homes and condominiums built by specific developers.
5) Home Improvement Program: loans for owner-occupied, 1- to 4-family homes.
6) State Housing Assistance for Rental Productions (SHARP): interest rate subsidies to developers for production of rental housing where at least 25% are available to low-income households.
7) Project TAP (Tenant Assistance Program): training for project residents for drug- and alcohol-related problems.
8) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
9) 80/20 Program: financing for developments with 20% of the units designated for low-income households.
10) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: federal tax credits for eligible first-time home buyers.
11) Mortgage Insurance Program: lower premium private mortgage insurance available to HOP- and MHFA-assisted borrowers.
12) Rental Acquisition Development Initiative: low-rate financing for developers of rental properties with units affordable to low-income households.
13) Supportive Services in Elderly Housing: assists elderly residents in avoiding premature placement in nursing homes by delivering affordable homemaking, health care, and other services.
14) Acquisition Set-Aside Program: allows builders to offer lower interest mortgages to eligible home buyers as a sales incentive in return for reducing cost of units.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Executive Office of Communities and Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1804, Boston, MA 02202; (617) 727-7765.
1) Section 8 Certificate/Voucher Programs: rent subsidies for low-income households.
2) Chapter 707 Scattered Site Certificate Program: rent subsidies similar to Section 8 Certificate Program.
3) Chapter 707 Transitional Housing Program: for battered women, pregnant teenagers, and homeless women and children.
4) Chapter 707 Residential Services Programs: provide long-term housing opportunities for the chronically mentally ill.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Michigan
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Plaza One, Fourth Floor, 401 South Washington Square, P.O. Box 30044, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-8370 or (800) 327-9158.
1) Single-Family Home Mortgage: low-interest loans for single-family homes and condominiums.
2) Michigan Mortgage Credit Certificates: federal income tax credits that give home buyers more income to qualify for a mortgage.
3) Home and Neighborhood Improvement Loans: home improvement loans for homes over 20 years old at interest rates from 1 to 9 percent.
4) Section 8 Existing Rental Allowance Program: rent subsidies for low-income persons who find their own housing in private homes and apartment buildings.
5) Moderate Rehabilitation Loans to Landlords: loans to landlords for rehabilitation of units.
6) Housing for the Handicapped: financing for group homes for the handicapped.
7) Housing for the Homeless: grants to organizations to operate shelters for the homeless.
8) High Risk Home Improvement Program: interest-free home repair loans to high-risk and low-income households in the City of Grand Rapids and in Buena Vista.
9) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners/ developers of low-income rental housing.
10) 70/30 Rental Housing Program: low interest loans to construct or rehabilitate low-income rental housing.
11) 80/20 Direct Lending Program: low interest financing for development or renovation of low-income rental housing.
12) Community Development Block Grant (Small Cities) Program: for neighborhood revitalization and improvements to infrastructure and rental housing.
13) Comprehensive Neighborhood Rehabilitation Competition: for neighborhood revitalization projects.
14) Emergency Housing Apartment Program (EHAP): pilot project; loans and grants for purchase and renovation of a homeless shelter.
15) Home Improvement Loan Program (HIP/CHIP): low cost home improvement loans.
16) Homeless Children's Fund: funds raised for shelters and transitional housing.
17) HOPE (Housing Opportunities Providing Equity): low rate loans to developers of housing for families receiving public assistance.
18) Housing Assistance Program: targeted technical and financial assistance to local governments.
19) Loans to Non-Profits: for neighborhood revitalization of single-family and rental housing.
20) Neighborhood Builders Alliance: targeted technical and financial assistance to local governments and non-profits.
21) Neighborhood Housing Grant Program: assistance to non-profits for neighborhood revitalization of single-family and rental housing.
22) Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP): targeted technical and financial assistance for local governments sponsoring neighborhood infrastructure improvements and building preservation.
23) Pass Through Program: loans for low-income rental housing development.
24) Set-Asides for Non-Profits: homebuyer assistance for low-income households participating in programs of non-profit organizations.
25) Special Housing Program: for handicapped group homes and other housing needs of the handicapped.
26) Supported Independent Living Program and Respite Program: for housing needs of the handicapped.
27) Taxable Bond Program: rental housing construction and renovation.
28) Urban Development Initiative: targeted technical assistance to local governments.
29) Freddie Mac/MSHDA Housing Initiative: low downpayment loans with liberal eligibility requirements; not restricted to first-time buyers.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Minnesota
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, 400 Sibley Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-9951, (612) 296-7608, or (800) 652-9747.
1) Indian Housing Programs: mortgage and home improvement financing for tribal housing as well as home ownership loans at below-market interest rates.
2) Innovative Housing Loan Program: no-interest and low-interest loans to develop housing that is innovative in design, construction, marketing and/or financing.
3) Accessibility Deferred Loan Program: interest-free loans to households with a disabled member.
4) Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program: dollar-for-dollar grants to rental property owners.
6) Section 8 Housing Assistance: rents subsidies for low-income renters.
7) Elderly Home Sharing Program: grants to non-profits who assist elderly in sharing homes.
8) Purchase Plus Program: financing for both purchase and rehabilitation of existing housing for median income or below.
9) Minnesota Mortgage Program: below-market rate loans for low/moderate income first-time home buyers.
10) Home Ownership Assistance Fund: downpayment and monthly payment assistance to lower income MHFA mortgage recipients.
11) Urban Indian Housing Program: below-market financing for Indians in Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
12) Urban and Rural Homesteading Program: grants to organizations to acquire and rehabilitate vacant and condemned properties for sale to first-time "at risk" home buyers.
13) Deferred Loan Program: deferred payment loans to assist low-income home owners making home improvements.
14) Great Minnesota Fix-Up Fund: below-market home-improvement loans for low/moderate income credit-worthy home owners.
15) Home Energy Loan Program: low-rate loans for increasing energy-efficiency of homes; no maximum income limits.
16) Neighborhood Preservation Loan Program: property improvement loans for low/moderate income households or owners of low/moderate income rental housing in designated areas.
17) Revolving Loan Program: rehabilitation financing for low/moderate income home owners who don't qualify for other programs.
18) Housing Trust Fund: zero-interest deferred loans for development of low-income rental and co-op housing.
19) $1.00 Home Set-Aside Program: HUD lease program for non-profit use of repossessed HUD homes to house the homeless.
20) Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled: below-market financing for non-profit sponsors to develop residential facilities for the developmentally disabled.
21)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credit for owners of low-income rental housing.
22) Low-Income Individuals and Small Family Rental Housing Program: zero-interest deferred loans to rehabilitate small family low-income housing.
23) Low-Income Large Family Rental Housing Program: financing for construction of large rental units for low-income families.
24) Migrant Housing Program: matching funds to eligible sponsors developing housing for migrant farm workers and their families.
25) New Construction Tax Credit Mortgage/Bridge Loan Program: for construction/rehabilitation of rental units for low-income households.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Mississippi
Mississippi Home Corporation, 207 West Amite, #13, Jackson, MS 39201; (601) 354-6062.
1) Single-Family Home Ownership Program: low-rate financing for income-eligible first-time home buyers.
2) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
3) Downpayment Assistance Program: for buyers who can afford mortgage payments but not a downpayment.
5) Energy Conservation Revolving Loan Fund: (under development).
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Missouri
Missouri Housing Development Commission, 3770 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111; (816) 756-3790.
1) Multi-Family Program: low-interest rate mortgages to developers of multi-family developments.
2) Single-Family Housing: below-market interest rate mortgages for first-time home buyers.
3) Neighborhood Loan Program: loans to neighborhood organizations and/or developers for acquiring and rehabilitating residential properties.
4) Home Improvements/Weatherization Loan Program: low-interest loans to assist qualified home owners in home improvements that will increase energy efficiency.
5) Blended Multi-Family Program: low-interest rates to developers to stimulate production of housing for low-and moderate-income families and individuals.
6) RTC Home Purchase Program: low-rate financing to purchase reduced cost housing.
7) HUD Repo Properties: HUD-insured low-rate loans for low-income households to purchase HUD-foreclosed properties.
8) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
9) Section 8 Programs: subsidies and financial assistance for low-income tenants.
10) Operation Homeless: provides homeless households with Section 8 certificates or vouchers to secure affordable subsidized rental housing.
11) Housing Trust Fund Program: non-Section 8 rental assistance payments for low-income households.
12) Housing Inventory Recycling Program: funds to facilitate purchase of foreclosed homes by lower income households.
13) FmHA Supplemental Subsidy Program: rent subsidies for low-income elderly in FmHA housing projects.
14) Missouri Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: supplements the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
1) Single-Family Programs: low-interest loans to low-income families.
2) Multi-Family Program: construction loans to developers of multi-family units for persons and families of lower income.
3) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: federal tax credits for low/moderate income mortgage holders.
4) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income housing.
5) Reverse Annuity Mortgage Loans: home-equity loans for senior 68+) home owners.
6) Recycled Mortgage Purchase Program: assists lower income households who cannot purchase homes through the Single-Family Mortgage Program; grant funds help lower construction costs for developers, reduce home prices, create low-interest loans, and assist with downpayments and closing costs.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Nebraska
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, 1033 O Street, Suite 218, Lincoln, NE 68508; (402) 434-3900.
1) Single-Family Mortgage Program: low-cost loans for single family homes, townhomes, condominiums, mobile homes, and up to 4-unit dwellings.
2) Multi-Family Loan Program: attractive interest rates for developers of rental housing for low- and moderate-income households.
3) Home Improvement Loan Program: low-interest loans to home owners to make needed home improvements.
4) Agricultural Finance Programs:
First-Time Farmer Loan: loans to purchase agricultural real estate.
FmHA: loans to refinance existing agricultural loans.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income housing.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Nevada
Department of Commerce, Housing Division, 1802 N. Carson St., Suite 154, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-4258.
1) Single Family Mortgage Purchase Program: loans to moderate-income families with no previous home ownership interest within the last 3 years.
2) Industrial Development Bonds: low financing costs for new construction or expansion manufacturing projects.
3) Rural Area Housing Program: low-interest mortgage loans to developers to develop affordable rental units outside metropolitan areas.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Nevada Rural Housing Authority, 2100 California Street, Carson City, NV 89701; (702) 687-5747.
1) Rental Assistance: rental subsidies to eligible families, elderly, disabled or handicapped.
2) Single-Family Mortgage Program: low-interest mortgage funds to qualifying individuals and households.
3) Multi-Family Housing Program: construction loans for small rental projects for private for profit developers and non-profit organizations.
4) Special Needs Fund: funding for housing for individuals with special needs.
5) Affordable Housing Fund: financing primarily for non-profit or co-op multi-family projects.
6) Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance Program: for borrowers who can afford mortgage payments but lack downpayment and closing costs.
7) Home Equity Conversion Program: loans to help seniors meet living and medical expenses while retaining ownership and residence in their own homes.
8) Section 8 Housing Programs: rental assistance for low-income households.
9) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
10) Supportive Services Program: funding for seniors to receive services they need to remain independent.
11) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: federal tax credits for low/moderate income home buyers.
12) Mixed Income Rental Programs: funding for housing developments with some units affordable to lower income households.
13) Energy Improvements Program: matching grants and loans for low-income households to make energy conservation improvements.
14) Affordable Home Ownership Program: financing for developers of single family homes to be sold at below market cost.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
New Jersey
New Jersey Housing Agency, 3625 Quakerbridge Road, Trenton, NJ 08650-2085; (609) 890-8900 or (800) NJ-HOUSE.
1) Home Buyers Program: low-interest loans to urban area first-time buyers with a 5% downpayment.
2) Rental Repair Loan Program: loans to finance the rehabilitation of occupied rental developments.
3) Continuing Care Retirement Communities: construction loans and lower-than- market mortgage interest rates for residential communities for senior citizens.
4) Home Buyers Program: low-rate financing and low downpayments for income-eligible first-time home buyers or home buyers in 41 targeted urban areas.
5) Home Buyers 100% Financing Program: for low/moderate-income first-time or urban buyers.
6) Home Ownership for Performing Employees (HOPE) Program: financial assistance from sponsoring employers to reduce downpayment, closing costs and monthly payments for their employees.
7) Development Set-Aside Program: mortgage funding for purchasers of housing units in Agency-approved housing developments.
8) Multi-Family Rental Housing Program: low-rate financing for developers of rental housing for low/moderate income households.
9) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
10) Revolving Loan Program: financing for the production of small and medium-sized rental housing projects with units affordable to low-income households.
11) Services for Independent Living Program: support services that enable senior citizens in Agency-financed housing to avoid institutionalization.
12) Boarding House Life Safety Improvement Loan Program: low-rate loans to finance safety improvements in boarding homes.
13) Transitional Housing Program: financing for the construction of transitional housing for the homeless.
14) Seed Money Loan Program: funding of pre-development costs for non-profits seeking to develop affordable housing.
1) Single-Family Program: below-market loans to first-time home buyers.
2) Multi-Family Programs: financing of multi-family housing for low- and moderate-income tenants.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
New Mexico State Housing Authority, 810 West San Manteo, Suite D, Santa Fe, NM 87505; (505) 827-7124.
1) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
2) State Housing Rehabilitation Program: rehabilitation grants for low-income elderly, handicapped and disabled home owners.
3) Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program (Voucher): rent subsidies for low-income households who locate their own housing.
4) HUD Rental Rehabilitation Program: grants to rehabilitate sub-standard rental units for rental to low-income tenants qualifying for rent subsidies.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
New York
State of New York, Executive Department, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, One Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY 10458; (718) 563-5700.
1) Special Needs Housing Program: grants to non-profit sponsors for single room occupancy dwellings units for low-income individuals.
2) Low-Income Housing Trust Fund: funds to non-profit sponsors to rehabilitate existing properties into affordable low-income housing.
3) Housing Development Fund: temporary financing to non-profit sponsors developing housing with private or government-aided mortgages
4) Rental Rehabilitation Program: up to $8,500 per unit to subsidize up to 50% of the cost of moderate rehabilitation of residential units in lower-income neighborhoods.
5) Rural Preservation Program: funds to local not-for-profit organizations engaging in a variety of activities for the benefit of low- and moderate-income persons.
6) Rural Rental Assistance Program: monthly rent subsidy payments to owners of multi-family projects on behalf of low-income tenants.
7) Turn Key/Enhanced Housing Trust Fund: financing for developers of low-income rental housing.
8) Infrastructure Development Demonstration Program: grant funds for infrastructure improvements (water lines, roads, sidewalks, utility lines) that serve affordable housing projects.
9) Urban Initiative Program: funding for community preservation and improvement in designated urban areas.
10) Rural Area Revitalization Program: funding for not-for-profit organizations to make housing improvements in designated areas.
11) Housing Opportunities Program for the Elderly-RESTORE: funds for not-for-profit organizations to make emergency home repairs for elderly home owners.
12) Shared Housing Development Program: funding for boarding houses, accessory apartments and "granny flats" in designated areas.
13) Clinton Preservation Program: financing to preserve and improve the Clinton neighborhood in NYC.
14) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income housing rental.
15) Neighborhood Preservation Program: funding to defray administrative costs of not-for-profit organizations performing neighborhood preservation activities.
16) Rural Home Ownership Assistance Program: funds to defray administrative costs of not-for-profit organizations assisting low-income households in the acquisition, financing, and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
17) Neighborhood Redevelopment Demonstration Program: funds for planning, administration and project costs for activities that promote affordable housing or improve neighborhoods.
18) Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program: incentives for property owners to upgrade substandard rental housing for tenants qualifying for rent subsidies.
20) Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption: exemption from rent increases for tenants 62 years of age or older who live in rent-controlled apartments in NYC and 15 other areas; landlords are compensated with certificates to pay real estate taxes or to convert to cash.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
New York State Housing Authority, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007; (212) 306-3000.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
North Carolina
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27607; (919) 781-6115.
1) Single-Family Mortgage Loan Program: below-market, fixed-rate loans for first-time home buyers with low/moderate income.
2) Home Improvement Loan Program: rehabilitation loans of up to $15,000 at rates as low as 1% to improve owner occupied housing.
3) Governor's NCHFA/FmHA Elderly Subsidy Program: rental subsidy of up to $100 per month based on occupant's income.
4) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: tax-credit for first-time home buyers paying mortgage interest.
5) Home Ownership Challenge Fund: funding to non-profits that create home ownership opportunities for low-income households.
6) Maxwell/Fuller Self-Help Housing Program: zero-interest loans to nonprofits managing self-help or owner-built housing projects for low-income households.
7) Multi-Family Loan Program: below-market financing for developers of low/moderate-income rental housing.
8) Multi-Family subsidized Program: rent subsidies for low-income tenants.
9) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income housing.
10) Catalyst Loan Program: funding for non-profits for front-end costs in the development of low-income rental housing.
11) Rental Rehabilitation Program: rehabilitation funds for privately-owned rental housing for low-income households.
12) Energy Conservation and Housing Rehab Incentive Program: deferred payment loans and grants for energy conservation and housing rehab improvements on low-income housing.
13) Energy-Efficient Housing Production Program: financing for new or rehabilitated housing for low-income households.
14) Non-Profit Development Program: funds for non-profits for pre-development costs, construction financing and administrative expenses associated with development of affordable housing.
15) Resolution Trust Corporation Clearinghouse: property information for purchasers, allowing qualified purchasers right of first refusal for single family and multi-family properties affordable to low/moderate income households.
1) Housing Assistance: rental assistance program for low-income renter households and mobile home space renters.
2) Single Family Program: low interest loans for low- to moderate-income first- time home buyers.
3) Housing Assistance Program: certificates and vouchers to assist low-income tenants with rent payments.
4) Moderate Rehabilitation Program: incentives for rehabilitation of substandard housing for rental to low-income tenants qualifying for rent-subsidies.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Ohio
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, 77 S. High St., 26th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0413; (614) 466-7970.
1) Seed Money Loan Program: no-interest loans to non-profit, public and limited profit entities to arrange financing for low- and moderate-income rental housing developments.
2) First-Time Homebuyer Program: below-market financing for first-time home buyers.
3) Home Ownership Incentive Programs: low interest rates and downpayments for non-profit developers of housing to meet special needs (single parents, minorities, disabled, rural, inner city).
4) Development Loan Program: financing for construction and development costs of low/moderate income housing by non-profit and limited profit sponsors.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
6) 403 Rental Housing Gap Financing Program: financial assistance to non-profit organizations for development of low-income rental housing.
7) Rental Housing Energy Conservation Program: funds to non-profits for energy-efficient rehabilitation or new construction of low-income rental housing.
8) Multi-Family Rental Development Program: financing for purchase, construction, and rehabilitation of multi-family rental housing for the elderly.
5) Section 8 Rental Rehabilitation Program: matching funds for property owners who renovate rental units for low/moderate-income households.
6) Section 8 Voucher Assistance Program: rent subsidies for low-income households who locate their own housing.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Oregon
Oregon Housing Agency, Housing Division, 1600 State St., Suite 100, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 986-2046.
1) Elderly and Disabled Housing Program: below-market interest rate mortgage loans for multi-family housing for elderly and disabled.
2) Family Rental Housing Program: financing for multi-unit rental housing for low-income families.
3) Seed Money Advance Program: no-interest advances to non-profits to cover pre-construction costs.
4) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: federal income tax credits to developers who construct, rehabilitate, or acquire qualified low-income rental housing.
5) Single-Family Mortgage Program: below-market interest rate loans to low- and moderate-income Oregon home buyers.
6) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income Oregonians to purchase, improve or rehabilitate a single-family residence.
7) Oregon Lenders' Tax Credit Program: very low interest loans to non-profits from qualified Oregon financial institutions for low-income multi-family housing.
8) Low-Income Rental Housing Fund: rental assistance for low-income families.
9) Mobile Home Park Purchase Program: financial and technical assistance for tenants' associations to purchase their mobile home parks.
10) Partnership Housing Team: technical assistance to local governments and non-profits developing low-income housing.
11) Community Development Corporation Program: grants and technical assistance for local community development corporations to increase their skills in establishing low-income housing.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, 2101 North Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17105; (717) 780-3800.
1) Home Owners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program: loans to keep delinquent home owners from losing their homes to foreclosure.
2) Rental Housing Development Program: low-interest financing for developers of low-income multi-family rental housing.
3) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credit for owners of low-income rental housing.
4) Rental Rehabilitation Program: financing for property owners who rehabilitate low-income rental units.
5) Statewide Home Ownership Program: low-interest financing for first-time home buyers or buyers of property in targeted areas.
6) HomeStart Program: financing for middle-income first-time home buyers, single-parent families, and certain veterans.
7) Lower-Income Home Ownership Program: low-interest financing, reduced fees and closing cost assistance for low-income first-time home buyers and handicapped persons.
8) Non-Profit Seed Fund Program: pre-development loans for non-profits constructing or rehabilitating multi-family low-income housing.
9) Supportive Services Program: to help elderly residents of subsidized senior citizen rental apartments meet routine needs that enable them to remain in their own homes.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation, 60 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903; (401) 751-5566.
1) Home Repair: fixed rate-loans to make needed repairs on 1 to 6 unit dwellings owned or occupied by low- and moderate-income persons.
2) Rental Housing Production and Rehabilitation: tax-exempt and/or taxable bond financing for developers for projects where a minimum of 20% of the units are rented to low-income tenants.
3) First Homes Program: low-rate mortgages for income-eligible first-time home buyers.
4) Accessory Apartments: low-rate loans to create a separate apartment unit in the home.
5) Energy-Efficient Homes Program: additional assistance to FIRST HOMES mortgagees if their home receives a high energy-efficiency rating.
6) Buy-It/Fix-It Program: low-rate financing to buy or refinance an older home and make substantial repairs.
7) Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program: reverse mortgages to enable older home owners to remain in and retain ownership of their homes.
8) Home Owner's Notes Program: helps first-time home buyers assemble funding from several sources.
9) Mortgage Credit Certificates: tax credit for first-time home buyers.
10) Construction Loan Program: below market rate loans to build/rehab affordable 1/4 family homes for low/moderate-income persons.
11) Cooperative Housing Demonstration Program: funding packages for non-profit organizations to develop cooperative housing.
12) Land Bank Program: below market rate loans for purchase or refinancing of undeveloped land to be used for low/moderate-income housing.
13) Lease-Purchase Program: financing for non-profit organizations to develop housing that will be leased to low/moderate-income households.
14) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for owners of rental housing for low-income households.
15) Pre-Development Loan Program: short-term loans to cover pre-development costs for non-profit developers.
16) Preservation Loan Fund: below-market rate loans to preserve affordability of existing subsidized rental housing.
17) Emergency Housing Assistance Program: assistance to qualified low-income households facing a temporary housing crisis.
18) Employer Assisted Housing: employer resources combine with existing programs to provide affordable housing for employees.
19) Supportive Services/Robert Wood Johnston Foundation: supportive services for residents of RI Housing-financed developments to enable them to remain independent.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
South Carolina
South Carolina State Housing Financing and Development Authority, 1710 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 734-8836.
1) Multi-Family Development Programs: construction loans to construct houses for rental to low and moderate-to-low income persons.
2) Moderate Rehabilitation Program: mortgage financing for the upgrade of substandard rental housing.
3) Home Ownership Mortgage Purchase Program: below market rate financing for income-eligible home buyers.
4) Community Home Ownership Opportunity Partnership (CHOP): below market rate financing for purchase of affordable homes by qualified borrowers in conjunction with local communities' contributions.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for developers of low-income rental housing.
6) Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers: rental assistance for low-income households.
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, P.O. Box 1237, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3181.
1) Existing Housing Assistance Payments Program: money to assist lower- income families pay for modest rental housing.
2) Energy Efficiency Program - New Construction: new construction loans for homes complying with super-insulation standards.
3) Home Ownership Mortgage Program: low-rate financing for eligible single families to build, rehabilitate or buy homes.
4) Multi-Family Housing Trust Fund: permanent and temporary mortgage loans to finance the construction of multi-family housing.
5) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for developers/ owners of low-income housing.
6) Emergency Shelter Grants Program: financing of shelters for homeless and special needs households.
7) Rental Rehab Program: financing for owners of rental properties occupied by low-income households.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Tennessee
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, 404 James Robertson Pkwy, Suite 1114, Nashville, TN 37243-0900; (615) 741-4979.
1) Home Ownership Program: reduced interest rate loans to low- and moderate-income families.
2) Veterans: permanent mortgage financing available for disabled Veterans who need specially designed homes.
3) Rental Rehabilitation: lower-than-market loans to owners of rental property to rehabilitate units. This program also offers a grant of up to $5000 per unit to keep the cost of rehabilitation down.
4) Owner-Built Homes: permanent financing for homes built by the owners. Sweat equity serves as the downpayment.
5) Turn Key III: subsidized rent to bring economically viable residents into personal home ownership.
7) Technical Assistance Program: technical assistance to public and private sponsors of low- and moderate-income housing.
8) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: tax credits for owners of low-income housing.
9) Moderate Rehabilitation Program: incentives for property owners to upgrade substandard rental units to be occupied by low-income tenants qualifying for rent subsidies.
10) HOUSE Program: funding for special needs housing projects.
1) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: up to $2,000 of federal tax credits for first-time home owners.
2) Low-Income Rental Housing Tax Credit: federal tax credits for those who wish to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate rental housing for low-income families.
3) Single-Family Bond Program: low-rate financing for low/moderate income first-time home buyers.
4) Section 8 Housing Assistance Program: rental assistance via subsidies for low-income households.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Utah
Utah Housing Finance Agency, 177 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84103; (801) 521-6950.
1) Single-Family Mortgage Program: money to first-time home buyers or home buyers in targeted areas with required downpayment.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Vermont
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, One Burlington Sq., PO Box 408, Burlington, VT 05402; (802) 864-5743, (800) 222-VFHA.
1) Mortgage Plus: federal income tax credit for up to 20% of interest on a home loan.
2) Mortgages for Vermonters: low-interest mortgages for first-time buyers.
3) Energy-Rated Homes of Vermont Mortgage Program: money to modify homes to make them energy efficient.
4) New Home Financing: low-rate financing for qualified borrowers purchasing new homes.
5) Mobile Home Financing: mortgage financing for modular or permanently fixed mobile homes; financing for non-profit or tenant acquisition of mobile home parks.
6) Perpetually Affordable Housing Program: low-rate financing for non-profit housing developers providing home ownership opportunities that will remain affordable over the long term.
7) Rural Vermont Mortgage: low-rate financing for low-income households in rural areas.
8) Home Energy/Improvement Loan Program: low-rate loans for low/ moderate-income home owners to make energy improvements.
9) Multi-Family Financing: financing to eligible housing sponsors who wish to build or renovate low/moderate-income rental or cooperative housing.
10) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: tax credits for developers/ owners of rental housing for low-income households.
11) Vermont Housing Ventures: low-rate financing to cover pre-development costs of locally based non-profit housing.
12) Housing Foundation, Inc.: purchases and preserves housing units threatened with conversion to unsubsidized stock; aids in tenant acquisition of mobile home parks.
13) Housing Vermont: develops affordable housing in partnership with non-profit organizations throughout the state.
14) Vermont Home Mortgage Guarantee Board (VHMGB): low-cost mortgage insurance for low/moderately-priced housing.
15) Vermont Housing and Conservation Board: grants and loans to projects which meet both affordable housing and conservation goals.
16) ENABLE Program: low-rate loans to finance modifications designed to make housing more accessible for the elderly and disabled.
Virginia Housing Development Authority, 601 S. Belvedere Street, Richmond, VA 23220; (804) 782-1986.
1) Home Mortgage Loan Program: below-market loans to eligible home buyers with required downpayment.
2) Virginia Housing Fund: flexible, below-market rate loans for lower-income people.
3) Home Rehabilitation Loan Program: loans at 8% interest for 6 months to 8-year terms.
4) Targeted Area Program: below-market loans with low downpayments for purchasers of homes in designated areas.
5) Multi-Family Loan Program: below-market loans to developers of low/ moderate-price rental housing.
6) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for owners of low-income rental housing.
7) Rental Rehabilitation Program: grants for up to 50% of rehab costs for low-income rental housing.
8) Section 8 Rent Subsidy Programs: subsidies to assist low-income households in meeting rental housing costs.
9) Joint Program for Housing Persons with Mental Disabilities and Recovering Substance Abusers: below-market loans to assist non-profit sponsors in developing supportive housing facilities.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Washington
Washington State Housing Finance Commission, 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98104; (206) 464-7139.
1) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: tax credits to prospective first-time home buyers purchasing manufactured, newly-constructed or existing homes.
2) Multi-Family Program: financing to developers of multi-family projects where at least 20% or more units will be rented to lower- to mid-income persons, the elderly or the handicapped.
3) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits to developers/ owners of low-income rental housing.
4) Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program: below market rate loans for income-eligible first time home buyers and buyers of residences in targeted areas.
5) Non-Profit Owners Program: tax-exempt financing for group homes, congregate housing, and retirement housing (non-medical).
6) Multi-Family Tax Exempt Bond Financing Program: tax exempt financing for developers/owners of multi-family housing with a percentage set aside for low-income households; new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
West Virginia
West Virginia Housing Development Fund, 814 Virginia St., East, Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 345-6475.
1) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program: federal tax credit for home buyers.
2) Single Family Mortgage Program: financing for single family homes with deferred payment loans to pay downpayment and closing costs.
3) Multi-Family Construction Loan Incentive Program: construction financing for sponsors of low-income multi-family housing.
4) Building Revitalization/Reutilization Program: funds for rehabilitation of existing downtown residential and commercial buildings.
5) Emergency Shelters Program: financing for construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of shelters.
6) Housing Development Fund/Army Corps of Engineers Flood Mitigation: includes flood-proofing of individual homes.
7) Community Provider Financing Program: low-interest loans to non-profits for financing the acquisition or construction of health facilities.
8) Home Rehab Program: low-cost loans to repair flooded homes.
9) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: federal tax credits for developers/ owners of low-income multi-family housing.
10) Land Development Program: low-rate financing for developers of raw land to support housing developments.
11) Rental Rehab Program: grants for upgrading rental units for low-income households.
12) ARC Program: funding of site development costs in the Appalachian region.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, PO Box 1728, Madison, WI 53701; (608) 266-7884 or (800) 362-2767.
1) HOME Program: low interest, fixed rate, 30-year loans.
2) Home Energy Loan Program: low-interest loans to make energy conserving improvements on homes.
3) DEER Program: money to non-profits to acquire and rehabilitate older single-family and two-family homes with special emphasis on energy conservation. Restored homes are then sold.
4) Rental Housing Programs: financing of rental housing for low-and moderate-income individuals and families, elderly and disabled.
5) Community Housing Alternatives Program: loans for construction, purchase or rehabilitation of projects to house those who are chronically disabled due to mental illness, development disability, physical disability, or alcohol- or other drug-related dependence, or those over 60 years of age.
6) Rental Rehabilitation Program: money for rehabilitation of rental units for low-income households.
7) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: federal tax credits for low-income rental housing in Wisconsin.
8) WHEDA Foundation Grants: grants to non-profit housing project sponsors.
9) Business Development Bond Program: financing for small- and medium-sized businesses.
10) Linked Deposit Loan Program: loans to businesses that are more than 50% owned by women or minorities.
11) Business Energy Fund Program: low-cost financing to small businesses for energy conservation improvements.
12) Credit Relief Outreach Program: agricultural related families can receive interest rate reduction and loan guarantees of up to $20,000.
13) Home Improvement Loan Program: below-market financing for low/moderate income home owners to make eligible home improvements such as energy-conserving improvements.
14) Blueprint Loan Program: low cost, short-term financing for pre-development costs associated with creating multi-family housing under government programs.
15) Section 8 Rent Subsidy Program: rent subsidies for low/moderate income rental households.
16) Small Business Loan Guarantee Program: funding necessary to guarantee conventional loans needed by businesses to fulfill awarded contracts.
17) Neighborhood Housing Program Fund: supports development and improvement of low-income housing and urban and rural neighborhood revitalization.
18) Elderly Housing Program Fund: supports development and improvement of non-institutional housing facilities for frail or low-income elderly persons.
19) Persons-in-Crisis Housing Program Fund: supports development and improvement of emergency shelters and group/transitional housing.
20) Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development: development financing and technical assistance to community-based organizations providing housing to low-income households.
21) Rental Property Energy Efficiency Loan Fund: financing for purchase and installation of energy-saving measures in rental properties.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Wyoming
Wyoming Community Development Authority, 123 S. Durbin St., P.O. Box 634, Casper, WY 82602; (307) 265-0603.
Funding for single-family homes, multi-family projects, and economic development.
1) Single Family Mortgage Program: low-rate financing for first-time home buyers.
2) Section 8 Rental Assistance Program: certificates and vouchers to assist low-income rental households.
3) Rental Rehab Program: loans for owners of rental housing in targeted areas.
4) Urban Homesteading Program: sale of deteriorating government-owned residences to "urban homesteaders" who agree to restore and live in them.
5) WCDA CDBG Revolving Loan Fund: for housing rehabilitation that benefits low/moderate income households.
6) Low-Income Tax Credit Program: tax credits for owners of rental housing affordable to low-income households.
State Money For Housing and Real Estate
Gardening
* Alternative Farming Systems
Alternative Farming Systems
U.S. Department of Agriculture
10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5204
This center covers organized farming or gardening that includes low-input, sustainable, or regenerative agriculture. Conservation tillage and other cultivation practices, such as intercropping, crop rotation, and use of green manures, are also covered.
Gardening
* Botanic Garden: 10,000 Plant Species
U.S. Botanic Garden
Office of Director
2245 First St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-8333
The Botanic Garden is a living museum open daily, free of charge, containing noteworthy collections, including Economic Plants, Cycads, Orchids, Begonias, Cacti and Succulents, Carnivorous Plants, Bromeliads, Ferns, Roses, Palms, and other miscellaneous tropical and subtropical plants, many of which are rare species. There are special displays during most of the year, and in their proper seasons banana, papaya, orange, lemon, tangerine, kumquat, averrhoa, coffee, and surinam cherry are displayed in luxuriant fruiting. Included in its glasshouse collections are many of the plants brought to the U.S. Botanic Garden from the Wilkes Expedition to the South Seas in 1842. The entire collection of the Garden includes over 10,000 species and varieties of plant growth. The collection attracts many visitors annually, including botanists, horticulturists, students, and garden club members. The horticultural and botanical library is available by appointment only.
Gardening
* Botanical Garden Tours
Public Programs Office
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 1st St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 226-4082
The Botanic Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily June through August, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the year. Tours are given to interested groups, including garden clubs, professional organizations, and school children.
Gardening
* Botanical Specimens for Plant Breeders
U.S. Botanic Garden
Office of Director
2245 First St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-8333
Though not operated as a scientific institution, the Botanic Garden does make educational facilities available for study to students, botanists, and floriculturists on many rare and interesting botanical specimens. Working with scientists, the Garden grows, displays, and keeps records on significant botanical collections for study and for exchange with other institutions. The Garden is a gene pool resource for plant breeders. It is also involved in the preservation of rare or endangered plants and is actively building and displaying economic plants. Every year botanical specimens are received from all over the world with requests for identification, and one of the services offered by the Garden to the public is the identification of such specimens and the furnishing of information relating to the proper care for them, and methods of growing them.
Gardening
* Christmas Tree Diseases
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Tree publications are listed, including those of interest to tree growers and the lumber industry. Also featured is a guide to Christmas Tree diseases and books listing the tropical timbers of the world. Free.
Gardening
* Compost and Improved Soil
Soil Microbial Systems
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Building 318, Room 108 BARC-E
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-8163
This office provides technical assistance on the production and use of compost, soil, and microbes.
Gardening
* Desert and Tropical Plants Museum
The Conservatory
Maryland Avenue
1st to 2nd Sts., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-6647
The Conservatory houses permanent collections of tropical, subtropical, and desert plants in an exhibition area of 38,000 square feet. Just across from the Conservatory on Independence Avenue, the Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Park features displays of bulbs, annuals, and perennials.
Gardening
* Environmental Impact on Plant Species
U.S. Botanic Garden
Office of Director
2245 First St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-8333
In these times of global changes, with climate changes, the greenhouse effect, and the need for species diversity, strategically placed at the foot of our nation's Capitol, the Botanic Garden's spectacular displays of significant plant collections can have a strong impact on people's awareness of the environment.
Gardening
* Gardening and Plant Propagation Workshops
Poplar Point
700 Howard Road, SE
Anacostia, DC 20020 (202) 225-6420
The Poplar Point Production Facility is a nursery and greenhouse range responsible for plant production for the U.S. Botanic Garden and the entire Capitol Hill Complex. The facility is open by appointment and occasionally tours of the facility are conducted for the public. Next year a new nursery will be built and many hands-on classes and workshops on gardening and plant propagation will be held there.
Gardening
* Gypsy Moth Control
Printing and Distribution Management Branch, APHIS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Building, Room G-100
6505 Belcrest Rd.
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-7176
The following publication is available free of charge from APHIS: Don't Move the Gypsy Moth (July l985). This tells how to make sure outdoor household articles don't spread gypsy moths.
Gardening
* Horticulture
Horticulture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5204
This center covers technical horticultural or botanical questions, economic botany, wild plants of possible use, herbs, bonsai, and floriculture.
Gardening
* Horticultural Classes: Medicinal Plants to Lawn Care
Public Programs Office
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 1st St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 226-4082
Horticultural classes are held throughout the year on timely subjects related to botanical, horticultural, and environmental interests. Many leading scientists are featured as lecturers and all classes are free of charge. Classes consist of a lecture incorporating slides or demonstrations, tours or workshops. Some examples of recent classes include Fall Lawn Care, Decorating With Exotics, Native Medicinal Plants, and The Dynamics of Horticultural Therapy. A calendar of all classes is available.
Gardening
* Horticulture Clearinghouse
Horticulture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5204
This center covers technical horticultural or botanical questions, economic botany, wild plants of possible use, herbs, bonsai, and floriculture.
Gardening
* Indoor and Outdoor Insects Identification
Contact your local USDA
Extension Service Agent
Technical assistance is available to help you identify and eliminate any problems you may have which are caused by insects and bugs. You are encouraged to catch one of the insects causing the problem and send it in for analysis. Contact your local Extension Service for more information.
Gardening
* Landscaping
Landscape Architect
Engineering Division
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
6129 South Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-8518
Assistance is available to help anyone with landscaping-related problems from your local USDA Extension Service agents. Help is also available to those having problems with larger projects involving conservation. Contact the above office.
Gardening
* National Arboretum
U.S. National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave.
Educational Department
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 475-4815
Various woody ornamental and outdoor plants are grown and cared for on the 444 acres comprising the U.S. National Arboretum. Admission and parking are free, and guided tours for 10 or more are available with 3 weeks advance notice. Many free classes are offered, along with many special events and functions associated with gardening and growing plants. A free monthly newsletter lists the monthly calendar.
Gardening
* Patents on Seeds
Plant Variety Protection Office
Commodities Scientific Support Division
AMS, NAL, Room 500
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5518
Unique seeds, with few exceptions, that are sexually reproduced can be protected by patents. The protection, which extents for 18 years, provides owners with exclusive rights to sell, reproduce, export, and produce the seed.
Gardening
* Plant and Flower Shows
Office of the Director
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 1st St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-8333
Spectacular seasonal plant and flower shows are scheduled throughout the year. The Annual Spring Flower Show features spring flowering plants and is held from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. The Summer Terrace Display is held on the patio in front of the Conservatory from late May through September. Hundreds of flowering and foliage plants in hanging baskets highlight this event. Mid-November through Thanksgiving Day features The Annual Chrysanthemum Show. The Annual Poinsettia Show takes place from mid-December through the Christmas holidays. The Garden also hosts various plant and flower shows sponsored by area garden clubs and plant societies each year. Each show has a theme and offers excellent ideas for new plants, innovative garden designs, and uses state-of-the-art gardening techniques. Special exhibits are being prepared for The U.S. Botanic Garden's 150th Anniversary in 1992. Call (202) 225-7099 for more information about shows.
Gardening
* Plant Care and Botanical Garden Calendar
Public Programs Office
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 1st St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 226-4082
Handouts are provided on plant culture, sources for plants and care for certain plants. A pamphlet offers a self-guided tour of the Garden. Brochures including schedules for shows and horticultural classes, and historical information about the Garden are also available.
Gardening
* Plant Care Telephone Line and Information Service
Plant Information Service
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 1st St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-8333
The Garden serves as a center for plant information offering a telephone information service as well as responding to written inquiries Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Gardening
* Plant Protection and Rescue Center
U.S. Botanic Garden
Office of Director
2245 First St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 225-8333
Serving as a Plant Rescue Center for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Botanic Garden is legally obligated to care for and preserve the multitude of protected plants it receives that are illegally shipped into the U.S. Through this program, the Garden helps visitors recognize the value of preservation and protection of plants.
Gardening
* Plants: Research and Reference
National Arboretum Library
3501 New York Ave., NE
Washington, DC 2000 (202) 475-4815
This library provides information on many aspects of indoor plants and gardening.
Gardening
* Seed Quality and Inspection Labs
Federal Seed Lab
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-8089
The federal government can test seeds to determine their quality and whether they are free from contamination. They will also prosecute any agent that transfers contaminated or mislabled seeds from state to state. Seeds are examined by or at a state agent's request, and there may be some fee involved.
Gardening
* Sick House Plants, Pets, Trees, and Lawns
Contact your local USDA
Extension Service Agent
Free technical assistance is available to help diagnose and cure diseases of plants and animals. Services range from telephone consultations and free literature, to analyzing your pets' stools or your plants' leaves for disease.
Gardening
* Tracer Bulletins to Gardening References
Science and Technology Division
Reference Section
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5580
An informal series of reference guides are issued free from the Science and Technology Division under the general title, LC Science Tracer Bullet. These guides are designed to help readers locate published material on subjects about which they have only general knowledge. New titles in the series are announced in the weekly Library of Congress Information Bulletin that is distributed to many libraries. The following is a list of Tracer Bullets currently available:
81-15 History of American Agriculture
82-2 Gardening
82-6 Biological Control of Insects
83-5 Plant Exploration and Introduction
85-1 Herbs and Herb Gardening
85-2 Landscape Gardening
85-10 Rose Culture
86-3 Jojoba and Other Oilseed Plants
86-4 Composite Materials
88-5 Soil Erosion
Gardening
* Wood Pests
Forest Insect and Disease Research
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FS, Room 609 RP-E
Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 453-9532
OR: Your local Forest Service or Extension Office
The USDA provides technical assistance for insects and diseases to wood, whether it is in use or stored, wood products, or urban trees. All insect and disease suppression projects must meet specific criteria for federal participation.
Gardening
School: Grades K-12
* See also Careers and Workplace Chapter
* See also Drugs and Chemical Dependence Chapter
* See also Current Events and Homework Chapter
* See also Weather and Maps Chapter
Studies and new assessments of American education abound. Take advantage of the numerous clearinghouses which are excellent starting points for information. Resources on pre-school and early childhood development are sprinkled here. Vocational education is included in the next section on postsecondary education. Students and teachers alike will find very relevant information in the Current Events and Homework Chapter toward the end of the book. And, of course, additional classroom materials and lesson plans are identified throughout the book.
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Academic Affairs
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 876
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7527
The DVA conducts the largest coordinated health professions education and training efforts of its kind in the U.S. Its purpose is to assure high quality health care for veterans and to develop a sufficient number of all categories of professional and other health personnel. For more information contact the office above.
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School: Grades K-12
* Alternative versus Traditional Schools
ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management
University of Oregon
1787 Agate St.
Eugene, OR 97403-5207 (503) 686-5043
Subject areas include all aspects of the administration, leadership, finance, governance, and structure of public and private education organizations at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels, including facility planning, design, construction, equipment and furnishing, and maintenance; and pre-service and in-service preparation of administrators. Topics covered include the social, technological, political, and legal contexts of education organizations, and of State and Federal programs and policies, and traditional and alternative schools.
School: Grades K-12
* America 2000
America 2000
U.S. Department of Education (800) 872-5327
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-2000
In response to the growing concern that American schools were not producing graduates with sufficient skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century, President Bush kicked off America 2000. Goals of America 2000 include: increasing graduation rate to 90%, putting American students first in the world in science and math, and ensuring all schools are free of drugs and violence. America 2000 will be implemented at the Community level. Periodic Satellite Town Meetings are held on the goals of America 2000. Contact the America 2000 staff for information on America 2000 schools and meetings in your area.
School: Grades K-12
* America 2000 Arts Partnership
America 2000
Office of Education Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 219-2050
Arts have been incorporated into the larger America 2000 project through the joint cooperation of the U.S. Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Arts. Current plans include the seven following components: Developing World Class Standards in the Arts; Involving America 2000 Communities; Helping States Implement High National Standards; Creating a National Center for Arts Education; Expanding the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); Developing a Research Agenda in Arts Education; and Designing a National Arts Education Dissemination Network.
School: Grades K-12
* American Educators Teaching Abroad
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The United States Information Agency (USIA) publishes many teaching materials, including books, maps, complete teaching modules, and 14 magazines in 20 languages. By law most USIA publications may be distributed only in foreign countries. However, by congressional action, English Teaching Forum, a quarterly for English teachers worldwide, published by USIA's English Language Programs Division, is available in the United States through the GPO.
School: Grades K-12
* American Studies for Foreigners
Division of Study of the U.S.
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 256
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4562
The Division for the Study of the U.S. promotes foreign education through conferences, seminars, exchange programs for foreign educators, grants, and development of school resource materials. The Academic Specialist Branch provides grants for American teachers to instruct their peers at foreign educational institutions. Contact this office for more information.
School: Grades K-12
* Army Reserve Community Projects:
From Baseball to Language Training
Chief of U.S. Army Reserve
Public Affairs, The Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310 (703) 697-7369
The Army Reserve provides a variety of community services through their special programs. Requests are handled on a case by case basis based on their current ability to help. Projects might involve building a community playground or a baseball field. Through the Adopt-a-School Program, Corps people with special skills or training teach special courses, such as a foreign language or communications, or may be involved in extra-curricular activities. Contact your local Army Reserve headquarters or the above office for further information.
School: Grades K-12
* Arts Education
National Arts Education Research Center
New York University School of Education, Health,
Nursing and Arts Profession
26 Washington Place, #21
New York, NY 10003 (212) 998-5050
Established in 1987 as a joint project of the U.S. Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Center develops teaching strategies and curricula in arts education. The Center's research design is unique in that it comprises teacher-centered, classroom based collaborations among teachers, university researchers, professional artists, aestheticians and critics. The Center has a network of more than 60 practicing arts educators in 23 states. Work in the Center focuses on secondary education in music, visual arts and theater arts with a special concentration on interdisciplinary and multicultural studies.
School: Grades K-12
* Arts Education Research Publications
National Arts Education Research Center
School of Music
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1114 West Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-1027
While the Center concluded its work in 1991, there are still ten publications available including: Status of Arts Education in American Public Schools: Summary and Conclusions; Dance Education in American Public Schools (case studies); Guide to Curriculum Development in Elementary School Drama/Theatre Education; and others.
School: Grades K-12
* Arts in Education Initiatives
Arts-In-Education
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 602
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5426
The Arts-In-Education Program is a partnership program through cooperative efforts of the Arts Endowment, state arts and education agencies, local communities, and other organizations. The Program's overall goal is to advance the arts as part of basic education. Grants are awarded to place practicing artists in a variety of educational settings and to support other projects designed to enhance arts education in schools. Arts in Education Partnership Grants encourage plans and projects that promote the arts in schools as a basic component of the curriculum in kindergarten through high school. The U.S. Department of Education plans to expand the National Assessment of Educational Progress to include an assessment of student's knowledge of the arts by the middle 1990s. The following publications are available from the AIE program at no charge: Planning to Make the Arts Basic; Special Projects Handbook Editions I and II; and State Arts Agency Arts in Education Profiles.
School: Grades K-12
* Arts Plus Program
Arts in Education
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5400
The Arts Plus program awards cooperative agreements to support projects of three years duration. In FY 1992, the projects must focus on the disciplines of dance, opera, or theater. The intent of these collaborative projects is to secure the educational organization's commitment to include arts in its goals, programs, daily plans, curriculum and long range plans.
School: Grades K-12
* Art Slides, Films, Video Loan Program
Department of Education Resources
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6273
Color slide programs, films, and videocassettes are loaned at no cost to schools, libraries, community organizations, and individuals across the nation. The programs deal with a wide range of subjects drawn from the Gallery's permanent collections and special exhibitions. A free catalog listing all free-loan Extension Programs is available.
School: Grades K-12
* Bilingual and Minority Languages Affairs
Multifunctional Resource Centers (MRC)
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Languages Affairs
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-5463
These resource centers provide in-service training and technical assistance to parents and educational personnel participating in, or preparing to participate in, instructional programs for limited English proficient children. The centers work closely with state and federal programs in their regions to coordinate program improvement for language minority children. Their efforts include training in the theory and practice of second language acquisition; techniques for developing English language skills; methods for improving content area instruction for language minority children; increasing parent involvement; the use of paraprofessionals in the classroom; dropout prevention; and the integration of multicultural materials in instructional programs. MRCs conduct local and regional workshops, participate in state, regional and federal training programs, and provide in-service and consultation support to individual schools and districts. The Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs can provide you with information on current programs.
Brown University, New England Multifunctional Resource Center, 345 Blackstone Blvd., Weld Building, Providence, RI 02906; (401) 274-9548. Serving: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Hunter College and the Research Foundation of the City University of New York, 695 Park Ave., Box 367, New York, NY 10021; (212) 772-4764. Serving: New York.
COMSIS Corporation, 8737 Colesville Road, Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 588-0800 or (800) 228-6723. Serving: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and District of Columbia.
Florida Atlantic University College of Education, 500 N.W. 20th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33431; (407) 367-2301 or (800) 328-6721. Serving: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
InterAmerica Research Associates, Midwest Bilingual Education, MRC 2360 East Devon Ave., Suite 3011, Des Plaines, IL 60018; (708) 296-6070. Serving: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Missouri.
Upper Great Lakes MRC, Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1025 West Johnson St., Madison, WI 53706; (608) 263-4216. Serving: Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Southwest Education Development Laboratory, 211 East 7th St., Austin, TX 78701; (512) 476-6861. Serving: Texas.
University of Oklahoma, Division of Continuing Education and Public Affairs, 555 Constitution Ave., Norman, OK 73037; (405) 325-1731 or (800) 523-7363. Serving: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
Interface Network, Inc., 4800 S.W. Griffith Drive, Suite 202, Beaverton, OR 97005; (503) 644-5741. Serving: Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.
Multifunctional Resource Center, Arizona State University, College of Education, Tempe, AZ 85287; (602) 965-5688. Serving: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Nevada.
San Diego State University Foundation, 6363 Alvarado Court, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92120; (619) 594-5193. Serving: Southern California.
ARC Associates, Inc., 310 Eighth St., Suite 311, Oakland, CA 94607; (510) 834-9455. Serving: Northern California.
Metropolitan University, Apartado 21150, Rio Piedras, PR 00928; (809) 766-1717. Serving: Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
ARC Associates, Inc., 1314 South King St. Suite 1456, Honolulu, HI 96814; (808) 536-4494. Serving: Hawaii and America Samoa.
University of Guam, Project BEAM, College of Education, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96913; (671) 734-4113. Serving: Guam, Wake Island, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Interface Network, Inc., 4155 Tudor Centre Drive, Suite 103, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 563-7787. Serving: Alaska.
School: Grades K-12
* Bilingual and Minority Languages
Evaluation Assistance Centers
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Languages Affairs
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-5463
These evaluation assistance centers provide training and technical assistance, on request, to state and local education agencies serving limited English proficient students. The EAC-East and EAC-West present workshops and seminars at regional meetings, state education agency events, multi-local education agency conferences, and sponsored meetings under the office. In addition, they provide direct, on-site training and consultations to individual projects and respond to written and telephone requests for information and assistance.
Evaluation Assistance Centers - East:
1730 N. Lynn Street, Suite 401, Arlington, VA 22209; (703) 528-3588.
IDRA 5835 Callaghan Rd, Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78228; (512) 684-8180.
Evaluation Assistance Centers - West:
121 Tijeras NE, Suite 2100, Albuquerque, NM 87102; (800) 247-4269.
Oakland Field Office, ARC Associates 310 Eighth Street, Suite 220, Oakland, CA 94607; (510) 834-9545.
School: Grades K-12
* Bilingual Education Clearinghouse
National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE)
1118 22nd Street NW (202) 467-0867
Washington, DC 20037 (800) 321-6223
NCBE provides information to practitioners in the field on curriculum materials, program models, methodologies, and research findings on the education of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. They also offer an electronic information system, free to users, where you may access a database of curriculum materials and literature related to the education of LEP persons. An electronic bulletin board is also available which contains news from federal, state, and local education agencies, conference announcements, and other current information. NCBE also develops and publishes three types of publications: a bimonthly newsletter, occasional papers, and program information guides. Their newsletter, FORUM, is available free of charge. Below is a sampling of other publications available through this organization:
Assessment and Placement of Language Minority Students: Procedures for
Mainstreaming ($2.50)
Meeting the Needs of Gifted and Talented Minority Language Students: Issues and
Practices ($2.50)
Using Computer Concepts as Problem Solving Tools in the Language Learning
Classroom ($2.50)
Parent Involvement: A Resource for the Education of Limited English Students
($2.50)
Affective Considerations in Bilingual Education: Problems and Solutions ($4)
Program Development to Meet the Educational Needs of Limited English Proficient
Students: A Bibliography of Capacity Building ($5)
Review of the State-of-the-Art of Educational Technologies Implemented in
Programs Serving LEP Students ($10.50)
Application of Immersion Education in the United States ($2.25)
School: Grades K-12
* Bill of Rights Information
Mini Page Books
PO Box 419150
Kansas City, MO 64141
Mini Page publishers have been producing reprints of the award winning series about the Constitution. In 1991, it also began publishing a series on the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights packet includes: a letter from former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, the 12 issue Bill of Rights Series, and a 24 page guide to the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights Mini Page Packet is available for $8. The Mini Page Constitution Packet is available for $10.
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School: Grades K-12
* Books and Reading
Center for the Book
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5221
A partnership between the federal government and private industry, the Center for the Book works closely with other organizations to explore important issues dealing with books and educational communities. The Center encourages reading and research about books and reading and serves as a catalyst by bringing together authors, publishers, librarians, booksellers, educators, scholars, and readers to discuss common concerns. In 1991 the Center promoted "The Year of the Lifetime Reader," while the 1992 theme was "Explore New Worlds - READ!" The 1993 theme will be "Books Change Lives." The Center also plans to honor Thomas Jefferson for his dedication to education in the promotion of liberty. Four primary concerns are: television and the printed word, reading development, international role of the book, and publishing. The center is funded by tax-deductible contributions.
School: Grades K-12
* Braille U.S. Constitution
National Braille Press, Inc.
88 St. Stephen St.
Boston, MA 02115
Individuals may request free copies of the U.S. Constitution in Braille at the above address.
School: Grades K-12
* Captioned Movies and Videos for the Hearing Impaired
Modern Talking Pictures
500 Park St., North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709 (813) 541-7571
This company's captioned film/video program provides a free loan service of educational and theatrical films and videos for various groups to assist deaf/hearing impaired persons in educational and recreational pursuits. Comprehensive, free catalogs list over 3,500 films and videocassettes. Language controlled open-captions (subtitles) appear on each film and video.
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School: Grades K-12
* Chapter 1 Education Grants
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202-6132 (202) 401-1709
Chapter 1 provides financial assistance to local school districts to meet the special needs of educationally disadvantaged children who live in areas that have large concentrations of low-income families. Deprived children at the preschool, elementary, and secondary school level are eligible for assistance. In 1992-93 almost 6 million children will participate in the program. The estimated budget for the program is $6.7 billion.
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* Children's Literature
Children's Literature Center
National Programs
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5535
The Center prepares lists and scholarly bibliographies and provides other reference services for individuals who serve children, including scholars, writers, teachers, librarians, and illustrators. The center also has many publishers' catalogs that list titles to be published in the upcoming year, a wide range of periodicals about children's literature, and lists from rare and used book sellers. The Center can also provide you with reading lists for your children grouped by age and type of literature. Books for Children, a guide to reference sources for children's literature published annually for $1 per issue, is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
School: Grades K-12
* Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1342
This program is designed to reward excellence in teaching by encouraging outstanding teachers to continue their education, to develop innovative programs, to consult with or assist local educational agencies, private schools or private school systems, and to engage in other educational activities. The Secretary of Education awards national fellowships to teachers who are citizens of the United States or permanent residents of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Marianas Islands, or Palau.
School: Grades K-12
* Consumer Publications for Students and Teachers
Office of Information and Public Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, DC 20207 (800) 638-2772
The following consumer publications describe some of the common hazards associated with the use of consumer products and recommend ways to avoid these hazards. They come in the form of fact sheets (F.S.), brochures, and materials developed especially for use by classroom teachers. Some of the publications listed here can also be requested from the Commission's Regional Offices.
It's No Accident: A Guide for Teachers of Grades 3-6
Flammable Products: A Guide for Teachers of Secondary Grades
Flammable Products: A Guide for Teachers of Elementary Grades (Spanish)
Flammable Fabrics: Teacher's Guide (4T)
Flammable Fabrics: Student Readings (4-S)
Halloween Safety Teacher's Guide (9T)
Holiday Safety Teacher's Guide (7T)
Poison Prevention Teacher's Guide (6T)
School: Grades K-12
* Curriculum and Student Standards
Consortium for Policy Research in Education
The Eagleton Institute of Politics Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
90 Clifton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (908) 828-3872
Major research areas include curriculum and student standards, teacher policies, indicators and monitoring, new roles and responsibilities; and evolution of reform. Publications are available in the following areas: Curriculum and Standards, Educational Indicators, Evolution of the Reform Movement, New Roles and Responsibilities (for education), Teacher Policy. Also available from the Center are numerous publications on school finance.
School: Grades K-12
* Counseling and Personnel Services Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Personnel Services
University of Michigan School of Education
Room 2108, 610 East University St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 (313) 764-9492
Subject areas cover the preparation, practice, and supervision of counselors at all educational levels and in all settings; theoretical development of counseling and guidance; personnel procedures such as testing and interviewing and the analysis and distribution of the resulting information; group work and case work; nature of pupil, student, and adult characteristics; personnel workers and their relation to career planning, family consultations, and student orientation activities. The Center also publishes the quarterly newsletter CAPS Capsule. Also ask for the CAPS publication list. One of the most popular CAPS products is the CounselorQuest, a compilation of 165 ERIC digests designed to answer counselor's questions on a wide range of subjects. It is available for $19.95.
School: Grades K-12
* Creative and Analytical Thinking Skills
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Department of Commerce
2121 Crystal Dr., Room 1101C
Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 305-8292
Project XL is a PTO outreach program designed to encourage the development of analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving skills among America's youth. The principal focus of this effort is on the promotion of educational programs that teach critical and creative thinking. They present national and regional conferences, and established an Education Roundtable, an open forum and nation discussion network. This office distributes an information guide called the Inventive Thinking Project, designed to channel students in grades K-12 into the inventive thinking process through the creation of their own unique inventions or innovations. They are also in the process of developing an educator's resource guide and a special curriculum. Contact this office for more information about Project XL and the assistance and products they have available.
School: Grades K-12
* Current Education Information On-Line
OERI Electronic Bulletin Board
Office of Educational Research and Development
U.S. Department of Education (800) 424-1616
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 219-1513
This free service offers a means of obtaining current tables of education data, bulletins, and announcements of data tapes and reports. In operation 24 hours a day, this bulletin board can be accessed toll-free, using a modem and almost any type of microcomputer with communications software.
School: Grades K-12
* Deaf Children's Education
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
On agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, Gallaudet operates a model Secondary School for the Deaf for students from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The University also operates the Kendall Elementary Demonstration School, which experiments in techniques and materials and disseminates information to educational facilities for deaf children. For more information, contact Gallaudet.
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* Disabilities Information Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse on Disability Information Program
Information and Coordination Staff
U.S. Department of Education
Room 3132, Mary Switzer Building
Washington, DC 20202-2524 (202) 205-8241
The Clearinghouse responds to inquiries on a wide range of topics. Information is especially strong in the areas of Federal funding for programs serving individuals with disabilities, Federal legislation affecting the disability community, and Federal programs benefitting people with disabilities. Free publications from the Clearinghouse include the following:
OSERS News in Print - a newsletter focusing on OSERS programs and research.
A Summary of Existing Legislation Affecting Persons with Disabilities - a history
of all relevant federal laws enacted through 1987. An update will be published in August 1992.
The Clearinghouse can also steer you to other publications on disabilities and federal programs. The following are some examples:
Adult Basic Education Programs for Disabled Adults.
Educating Students with Learning Problems: A Shared Responsibility.
Free Appropriate Public Education for Students with Handicaps: Requirements
under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
EEO and Affirmative Action for Employment of Handicapped Persons by Federal
Contractors.
Employers are Asking about Accommodating Workers with Disabilities. Identifies
common barriers in the workplace and provides suggestions for accommodation.
Fact Sheet No. 7, Handicapped Assistance Loans. Explains the qualifications and
conditions for loan approval to small business owners with physical handicaps.
Hiring the Mentally Restored Makes Dollars and Sense. Includes the following
publications: Affirmative Action to Employ Mentally Restored People; Eight Questions Employers Ask about Hiring the Mentally Restored; and The Mentally Restored and Work: A Successful Partnership.
A Summary Guide to Social Security and Supplemental Income with Incentives for
the Disabled and Blind. This booklet was designed to assist professionals who need to know the work incentive provisions for working with potential or actual SSI or SSDI beneficiaries.
Your Medicare Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Medicare Hospital and
Medical Insurance Benefits.
Facts about Down Syndrome.
Caring about Kids: Helping the Hyperactive Child. Discusses the causes, diagnosis,
and treatment of hyperactivity in children.
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes: A Guide for Patients.
Housing and Disabled People--Q and A's for the Disabled.
Statistics Related: SSA Research and Statistics Publications Catalog. Bibliography
listing studies conducted or funded by the Social Security Administration. A number of the studies deal with disability related topics.
School: Grades K-12
* Dropout Prevention Demonstrations
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-0657
Under this program, discretionary grants are made to local educational agencies, educational partnerships, and community based organizations to demonstrate: effective programs to identify potential school dropouts; effective programs to encourage dropouts to return to school; effective programs to identify at risk students; and model systems of developing information about why children drop out of school. Approximately 80% of the funds are used under two priority areas: schoolwide restructuring and reform, and targeted programs for at-risk youth. The remaining 20% of the funds support field-initiated projects.
School: Grades K-12
* Drug Prevention Videos
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1576
Eight productions, close-captioned for the hearing impaired, have been designed to inform students, attending kindergarten through 12th grade, about the dangers of drug use in an engaging and entertaining manner. Contact this office for further information on borrowing or purchasing these videos.
School: Grades K-12
* Drug Free Schools and Communities Program
Drug Free Schools and Communities Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1599
This program provides grant funds for several programs designed to promote drug free schools. State Formula Grants fund Governor's funds which go to local governments and non-profit groups drug prevention programs as well as funding teacher training in this area. The State Formula Grants also fund local and state agencies to operate drug education and rehabilitation activities in elementary and secondary schools. Several discretionary grants are also available for work at the local level. Contact the U.S. Department of Education for an application form for Grants, CFDA Number 84.184B.
School: Grades K-12
* Early Start Program
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-0740
This program is designed to provide assistance to States to establish and improve programs for meeting the special educational needs of children of migratory agricultural workers by integrating early childhood education and adult education into a unified program.
School: Grades K-12
* Education Grant Programs Guide
1992 Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Published annually, the Guide gives a brief description of the financial assistance programs available through the U.S. Department of Education. The cost of this publication is $3.50.
School: Grades K-12
* Education Information and Assistance
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1576
If you need information about a particular educational issue, this is a useful starting place.
School: Grades K-12
* Education Information Processing and Reference
ERIC Processing and Reference Facility
ORI, Inc. Information Systems
2440 Research Boulevard, Suite 550
Rockville, MD 20850-3238 (301) 590-1420
This centralized information processing unit serves all components that contribute to the ERIC system: Central ERIC, 16 clearinghouses, the ERIC Document Reproduction Service, Oryx Press (publisher of the Current Index to Journals in Education), and the Government Printing Office (publisher of Resources in Education). Their services include facility management and support; facility operations; reference and user services; and technical support for systems maintenance. From the ERIC database, this facility produces a variety of products and publications, including Resources in Education and its semi-annual indexes, ERIC Thesaurus and other system publications, and copies of the ERIC database tape that it provides to subscribers around the world.
School: Grades K-12
* Education Publications
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402-9371 (202) 783-3238
Becoming a Nation of Readers: Implications for Teachers. ($1.50 - S/N
065-000-00260-4).
Dealing with Dropouts: The Urban Superintendent's Call to Action. ($3.25 - S/N
065-000-00321-0).
Class Size and Public Policy: Politics and Panaceas ($2.75 S/N 065-000-00326-1).
Describes the issues surrounding reduction in class size in the public schools.
Places Where Children Succeed: A Profile of Outstanding Public Elementary
Schools. ($3.50, S/N 065-000-00323-6). Describes the national recognition program, the criteria, and processes that led to the selection of the schools and basic background information about the characteristics of the schools.
What Works: Research About Teaching and Learning, second edition ($3 - S/N
065-000-00304-0). Update of the original What Works, it contains 59 practical findings of ways to help educate children. A Spanish version is also available from ERIC in microfiche.
Alliance for Excellence: Librarians Respond to 'A Nation at Risk'. ($2.50, S/N
065-000-00207-8).
Assessment of Readiness for School: Implications for a Statistical Program, Report
of a Planning Conference, 1/31/87. ($4.50, S/N 065-000-00316-3). Assesses readiness of students for kindergarten or the first grade.
Basic Educational Skills Project: Your Child and Language ($2.25 - S/N
017-092-00089-8). Describes how infants and young children learn to talk.
Your Child and Math ($3 - S/N 017-092-00081-2)
Your Child and Problem Solving ($2.25 - S/N 017-092-00085-5)
Beautiful Junk ($2.50 - S/N 017-092-0004-9). Consists of a list of 'found materials'
or equipment and supplies which can be acquired at relatively low cost to supplement purchased program aids considered necessary for a preschool program.
Elementary School Aerospace Activities: A Resource for Teachers ($6.50, S/N
033-000-00693-4). Contains many suggestions for teaching children about space exploration which have been field tested in elementary schools.
Experiences in School Improvement: Story of 16 American Districts ($4.50, S/N
065-000-00343-1).
Good Secondary Schools: What Makes Them Tick? ($1, S/N 065-000-00273-6).
How to Help Your Child Achieve in School ($3.75, S/N 065-000-00176-4).
Living in Space: Books I and II ($4.75 each, S/Ns 033-000-01000-1 and
033-000-01001-0). Contains classroom and home activities designed to encourage student interest in space.
Safety in the Air: A Curriculum About Flight and Air Traffic Control Designed for
Middle School Students ($3.50, S/N 050-007-00661-6).
Soozie and Katy: We're Teaming Up for Your Good Health: President's Drug
Awareness Campaign ($1.25, S/N 027-004-00036-9). Study guide which promotes home and classroom discussions of medicine and use and misuse of drugs. Intended for very young children.
Watch Out, Storms Ahead! Owlie Skywarn's Weather Book ($1.50, S/N
003-017-00513-5). Prepared especially for elementary school children, this informational comic book tells what to do during hurricanes, tornados, flash floods, and lightning storms. Includes quizzes.
Directory of Academic Institutions and Organizations: Drug, Alcohol, and
Employee Assistance Program Educational Resources (1988) ($4.50, S/N 017-024-01355-2).
Involvement in Learning: Realizing the Potential of American Higher Education
($4.50, S/N 065-000-00353-8).
Pocket Guide to Federal Help for Individuals With Disabilities ($1, S/N
065-000-00314-7).
Check This Out: Highlights of Model Library Programs ($2, S/N
065-000-00346).
Digest of Education Statistics, 1988 ($19, S/N 065-000-00351). Includes statistics
on institutions, resources, faculty and students, outcomes, and public and private support.
School: Grades K-12
* Education Savings Bonds
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 20th St., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 377-7925
The new education savings bond program permits qualified taxpayers to exclude from their gross income all or a portion of the interest earned on eligible Series EE savings bonds issued after 1989. To qualify for this exclusion, tuition and other post-secondary educational expenses must be incurred by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or the taxpayer's dependent at postsecondary educational institutions. These institutions are those that meet federal financial aid program standards. In addition, there are income limitations on participation in the program. Contact this office for more information on the program.
School: Grades K-12
* Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education
Improvement Program
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave, NW, Suite 522
Washington, DC 20208-5524 (202) 219-1496
The purpose of the Eisenhower program is to support innovative projects of national significance directed at improving the quality of teaching and instruction in mathematics and science in the schools and to increase the access of all students to that instruction. Programs focus on teacher training and curriculum change at the K-12 levels. Strong emphasis is placed on reaching students who have been relatively underrepresented in the past as well as those who are relatively more gifted and talented. At the elementary level, most projects incorporate an increased emphasis on practical hands on problem solving and higher order thinking skills. At the secondary level, a curriculum improvement project awarded to the National Science Teachers Association will have students study physics, chemistry, biology, and earth/space science every year for six years instead of the traditional year long segments in each area. The Office of Educational Research and Improvement can provide you with a booklet listing current projects under the Eisenhower program.
School: Grades K-12
* Elementary and Early Childhood Education Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
University of Illinois
805 West Pennsylvania Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801-4897 (217) 333-1386
Subject areas cover all aspects of the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development and education of children from birth through early adolescence, excluding specific elementary school curriculum areas. Among the topics covered are prenatal and infant development and care; child care programs and community services for children at local, state, and federal levels; parent, child, and family relationships; home and school relationships; technology and children; preparation of early childhood teachers and caregivers; foster care and adoption; theoretical and philosophical issues related to children's development and education.
School: Grades K-12
* Educators for Social Responsibility
475 Riverside Drive, Room 450
New York, NY 10115 (212) 870-3318
Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR) works to promote social responsibility and awareness through education in the hopes of developing people who can work effectively with others to help create a just, peaceful, ecologically sound world. Core components of the program include teacher training in conflict resolution and peer mediation of conflict. ESR also sponsors a Multicultural Education Project. Contact ESR for information on programs and for a list of the regional ESR chapters.
School: Grades K-12
* Elementary Education
Center for the Learning and Teaching of
Elementary Subjects
Michigan State University
College of Education
East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-6470
Major research areas include ideal curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices in elementary content areas; integrated studies of current practice; and improvement of existing practice.
School: Grades K-12
* Environmental Education Materials
Public Information Center
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW, PM-211 B
Washington DC 20460 (202) 260-2080
The EPA can provide you with a teacher package with materials for teachers of students in grades 1-12. In particular, Environmental Education Materials For Teachers and Young People is a free annotated list of educational materials on environmental issues. Entries include diverse materials ranging from workbooks and lesson plans to newsletters, films, and computer software intended for young people. Educational materials available from sources other than EPA are listed alphabetically following the name of their sponsoring organization or group. A separate listing of selected EPA publications and other material available from EPA's Public Information Center is included in this pamphlet, as well as a short descriptive list of environmental education resource facilities. Earth Notes is an EPA publication aimed at grades 1-6 and contains information on Earth Day and trees. Also included in the package are posters you can put up in the classroom. Contact this office to order your free package.
School: Grades K-12
* Evaluation, Standards, and Testing
Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing
CRESST
Regents of the University of California
Center for the Study of Evaluation
University of California at Los Angeles
10880 Wilshire Blvd. 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1522 (310) 206-1532
Major research areas include testing for the improvement of learning; systems for evaluating and improving educational quality; the impact of testing and evaluation on educational standards, policy, and practice; and school reform. CRESST publishes a quarterly newsletter, CRESST Line as well as a semi-annual research periodical entitled Evaluation Comment, which highlights a single theme in each issue.
School: Grades K-12
* Follow Through Educational Program
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1682
This program provides grants to local education agencies, private agencies and organizations for the purpose of developing and disseminating information and services to improve the school performance of children from low-income families in grades K-3. Research grants are also available to public and non-profit agencies, institutions, or organizations to conduct research directly related to the Follow Through Program.
School: Grades K-12
* Foreign Languages Assistance Program
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1062
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to States for foreign language instruction at both the elementary and secondary education levels in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. These languages have been identified as important to the economic and security interests of the United States.
School: Grades K-12
* Geography Education
American Geographical Society
156 Fifth Avenue, Room 600
New York, NY 10010 (212) 242-0214
The Society presents lectures, conferences and symposia, awards honors to scholars and explorers, conducts research on a wide range of geographical topics, and has amassed the largest geographical research library in the Western Hemisphere. It is also involved in improving geographical education, sponsors educational travel programs, and promotes better geographical education for grades K-12.
School: Grades K-12
* Gifted and Talented National Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children
Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 22091-1589 (703) 620-3660
Subject areas include all aspects of the education and development of handicapped persons, including prevention of handicaps, identification and assessment of handicaps, and intervention and enrichment programs for the handicapped both in special settings and within the mainstream. All aspects of the education and development of gifted persons are also covered.
School: Grades K-12
* Hawaiian Family Based Education Centers
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-0657
This program is designed to develop and operate family based education centers throughout the Hawaiian Islands. These centers include parent, infant and preschool programs, as well as research, development and assessment of the activities.
School: Grades K-12
* Head Start Development Program for Low-Income 3-5
Year Olds
Head Start Bureau
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 205-8560
Project Head Start, a comprehensive child development program, was launched by the Federal Government in 1965 to help young children from low-income families get a better start in life. The education program is administered by the Administration for Children, Youth and Families. Grants are awarded by Health and Human Services Regional Offices to local public agencies and private non-profit organizations for the purpose of operating a Head Start program at the community level. There are special programs for Indian and migrant farmworker children. Head Start also publishes a pamphlet entitled Easing the Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten. Contact Head Start for more information about its programs.
School: Grades K-12
* High School and Intercollegiate Debate Topics
Your Congressman's Office
A series of free reports are prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress that contain pertinent excerpts, bibliographic references, and other materials related to debate topics for that year. For high school debate teams, the topics are selected by the National University Extension Service Association, and for college, the topics are selected by the American Speech Association.
School: Grades K-12
* High School Student Pages at U.S. Congress
Page Board
Room H-154, The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3505
Being a Page is an opportunity to live in the nation's capitol and see Congress at work. Pages are selected by Representatives and Senators whose seniority permits this privilege. Pages must be at least juniors in high school. They serve principally as messengers carrying documents, letters, and messages between the House and Senate, Members' offices, committees, and the Library of Congress. They also prepare the House and Senate Chambers for each day's business. Pages serve one or two terms of an academic year and also during the summer months. Their tenure depends on ability, conduct, academic performance, and their sponsor's term in office.
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School: Grades K-12
* High School Training
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-2044
A veteran may pursue high school training or training to pass the GED examination and may receive educational assistance allowance without a charge against basic entitlement. Additional secondary school training, such as refresher courses or deficiency courses, are permitted if needed to qualify for admission to an appropriate educational institution. Contact your VA regional office for more information.
School: Grades K-12
* Homeless Children Education
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1682
Through this program, grants for state activities are provided to State educational agencies to ensure that homeless children have access to free, appropriate public education.
School: Grades K-12
* HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills)
University of Arizona
College of Education
Tucson, AZ 85721 (602) 621-1305
HOTS is a general thinking skills program designed primarily for Chapter 1 and mildly impaired Learning Disabled students in grades 4-7. The thinking skills are designed to enhance social interaction and basic skills. HOTS represents a new approach to compensatory education in that instead of reteaching the information the students did not previously learn, HOTS provides the types of thinking skills that students need to be able to learn the material the first time it is taught. Contact the University of Arizona for more information about the program.
School: Grades K-12
* How Our Laws Are Made
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 275-3030
The booklet, How Our Laws Are Made, is prepared by the House of Representatives and provides a plain language explanation of how a legislative idea travels the complex passageways of the federal lawmaking process to become a statute. It is available for $2.50 from the Superintendent of Documents.
School: Grades K-12
* Indian Education
Office of Indian Education
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-6123
The Office of Indian Education provides funding for both public and private Indian schools. Also sponsored are adult education classes and college scholarships. To receive information regarding Indian Education statistics and various programs sponsored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, contact the office above.
School: Grades K-12
* International Youth Exchange
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Youth Exchange Programs Division
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 357
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-6299
This office administers grants to non-profit organizations for international educational and cultural exchanges for youths 15 to 25 years of age. Organizations wishing to become sponsors, or individuals wishing to be put in contact with sponsoring organizations, can receive free information from this office. A list of prior fiscal year awards is also available. The Division also manages the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program which sends 400 American high school students to work in the German parliament and an equal number of Germans to work in the U.S. Congress. The Samantha Smith Memorial Exchange Program supports grants for exchanges with Eastern Europe and the former U.S.S.R. When contacting USIA, ask for the Advisory List of International Educational Travel and Exchange Programs which lists organizations that sponsor travel programs.
School: Grades K-12
* Languages and Linguistics Education Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics
Center for Applied Linguistics
1118 22nd St., NW
Washington, DC 20037-0037 (202) 429-9551
Subject areas cover languages and language sciences; theoretical and applied linguistics; all areas of foreign language, second language and linguistics pedagogy or methodology; psycholinguistics and the psychology of language learning; cultural and intercultural context of languages; application of linguistics in language teaching; bilingualism and bilingual education; sociolinguistics; study abroad and international exchanges; teacher training and qualifications specific to the teaching of a foreign language and second language; commonly and uncommonly taught languages, including English as a second language; and related curriculum developments and problems.
School: Grades K-12
* Literature Education
Center for Learning and Teaching of Literature
State University of New York at Albany
School of Education
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222 (518) 442-5026
Major research areas include current emphases in curriculum and instruction; teaching and learning processes; and assessment.
School: Grades K-12
* Magnet Schools Assistance Program
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-1358
This program is designed to provide grants to eligible local educational agencies to develop and operate magnet schools that are a part of an approved desegregation plan. The criteria used to define a magnet school in this program are the following: a distinctive school curriculum based on a special theme or method of instruction; a unique district role and purpose for voluntary desegregation; a voluntary choice of the school by student and parent; and open access to school enrollment beyond a regular attendance zone.
School: Grades K-12
* Migrant Education Programs
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-0740
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to State Educational Agencies to establish or improve programs designed to meet the special educational needs of children of migratory agricultural workers or fishers aged 3-21. The program includes a basic grant component, a record transfer system, and a coordination program for the state agencies.
School: Grades K-12
* NASA Education Workshops for Elementary
School Teachers (NEWEST)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 358-1520
NEWEST is for elementary school teachers (grades 1-6) in all disciplines. Selected teachers are awarded a two-week, expense-paid workshop at a NASA field center, with each center hosting about 20 teachers. The workshops vary from center to center. Although all focus on current NASA programs, each center conducts activities unique to its work. During their stay, teachers meet with scientists, technicians, and educational specialists. Teachers are instructed how to apply their experiences to their elementary curriculum.
School: Grades K-12
* NASA Minority Summer High School Apprentice
Research Program (SHARP)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mail Code XEE
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 358-1516
SHARP provides an opportunity for targeted underrepresented minority students in grades 10-12 who live within commuting distance of a participating NASA field center to take part in an eight-week, paid apprenticeship, where they work directly with NASA scientists or engineers. Interested students submit an application and references from a school administrator, teacher, or guidance counselor. Chosen students work with scientists or engineers whose work is related to his or her career aspirations, which may include computers, research, navigation, or guidance systems.
School: Grades K-12
* National Center for Geographic Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Geography Department
Leonard Hall, Room 16A
Indiana, PA 15705-1087 (412) 357-6290
The Council is overseeing the development of World Class Standards in geography. It encourages the training of teachers in geographic concepts, practices, and teaching methods and improves the teaching and learning of geography in schools as well as among adult groups outside schools. Publications include the Journal of Geography, the newsletter Perspective, and Pathways in Geography, a series of publications for teachers, students, teacher trainers and curriculum planners.
School: Grades K-12
* National Center for History in the Schools
University of California
Moore Hall 234
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1521 (310) 825-8388
This Center is leading a national effort to develop World Class Standards in American history and world history. It has also developed curricular units on subjects such as the ancient Near East, China under the Han dynasty, and America in colonial times. It is supported by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Arts.
School: Grades K-12
* National Council for History Education
26915 Westwood Road
Suite B-2
Westlake, OH 44145-4656 (216) 835-1776
This is the successor organization to the Bradley Commission on History in Schools, which published Building a History Curriculum: Guidelines for Teaching History in School. It acts as a clearinghouse for information on history in education, provides a network for history educators as well as publishing a monthly newsletter for parents, educators, and policy makers.
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School: Grades K-12
* National Council for the Social Studies
3501 Newark Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016 (202) 966-7840
The Council promotes the teaching of social studies at all levels and provides information and resources to social studies teachers in all 50 states and more than 69 foreign countries.
School: Grades K-12
* National Geographic Society Geography Education
Program
17th and M Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 775-6701
The Society brings together academic geographers and K-12 teachers through a network of state geographic alliances based on university campuses across the country. Interested K-12 teachers may ask to be placed on the mailing list. All teachers on the mailing list will receive a packet of information during Geographic Awareness Week. It publishes the newsletter Update, which includes lesson plans. It also sponsors teacher workshops in Washington, DC, and in all states and territories.
School: Grades K-12
* Native American Indians
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-1711
The free booklet, American Indians Today: Answers to Your Questions, 1988, contains useful information on the Native American Indians and their relationship to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Programs within the Bureau, including education, health services, and housing are briefly outlined and contain recent statistics. Many questions are answered within the booklet, including the rights of the Indians to own land and have their own governments. A map locates the Indian lands and communities, showing Federal and State Indian Reservations and other Indian groups. An excellent bibliography, prepared by the Smithsonian Institution, is included.
School: Grades K-12
* Native American Indian Education Programs
Office of Indian Education Programs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-1711
The Office of Indian Education Programs can provide you with information on efforts to improve Native American education. Part of this program has integrated Indian schools into the America 2000 education program. Numerous programs are also available for disadvantaged and handicapped Indian children. Other BIA sponsored programs are the following: Solo Parent, for single parents to finish high school while living at school with their children; Close Up, for civic education; Junior Achievement, for applied economics; and Family and Child Education, a family literacy program for children 1-5 years old and their parents. The Bureau of Indian Affairs publishes an Education Directory which is an invaluable source for information on programs as well as for contacts in BIA.
School: Grades K-12
* Natural History Museum Education Program
National Museum of Natural History
Office of Education
Room 212, Mail Stop 158
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2747
The museum has an extensive educational school program with film and workshops available at your school or the museum, including museum lesson tours, the Discovery Room, the Naturalist Center, and instructional kits. A catalog of services can be sent to you. The Office also publishes a quarterly calendar of films and events at the Museum.
School: Grades K-12
* Parent Pamphlets on Student Performance
Consumer Information Center
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, Colorado 81002
AIDS and the Education of Our Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
(Free; 507V).
Schools That Work: What Works in Educating Disadvantaged Children (Free,
509V).
Schools Without Drugs (Free:, 510V).
Help Your Child Become a Good Reader ($.50, 411V).
Help Your Child Do Better in School ($.50, 412V).
Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking ($.50, 413V).
Help Your Child Learn to Write Well ($.50, 415V).
School: Grades K-12
* Performing Arts Education
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
New Hampshire Avenue at Rock Creek Pkway
Washington, DC 20566 (202) 416-8800
The education department within the Kennedy Center is designed to transmit the vision of the Kennedy Center by fostering understanding of and participation in the performing arts through exemplary educational programs and performances.
School: Grades K-12
* Physical/Recreational Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education
American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education (AACTE)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036-2412 (202) 293-2450
This clearinghouse can provide you with information on all aspects of physical, health, and recreation education.
School: Grades K-12
* Presidential Honor Students
White House Commission on Presidential Scholars
U.S. Department of Education
Room 2189
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-0986
This annual program honors 141 students chosen among the nation's most outstanding graduating high school seniors. Those students who become Presidential Scholars are chosen on the basis of their accomplishments in many areas--academic and artistic success, demonstrated leadership, and involvement in school and community. Students may not apply individually to the program nor may their schools nominate them. The Scholars are given a medallion and are invited to Washington, DC where they are honored. There is no monetary award.
School: Grades K-12
* President's Council on Physical Fitness
701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 272-3432
The Council serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage, and motivate the development of physical fitness and sports programs for all Americans.
School: Grades K-12
* Reading and Communication Skills Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills
Indiana University
Smith Research Center
2805 East 10th St., Suite 150
Bloomington, IN 47405-2373 (812) 335-5847
Subject areas include reading, English and communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) preschool through college; education research and development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; identification, diagnosis, and remediation of reading problems; speech communication, mass communication, interpersonal and small group interaction, interpretation, rhetorical and communication theory, instructional development, speech sciences, and theater. Preparation of instructional staff and related personnel in these areas are also covered.
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School: Grades K-12
* Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
600 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 287-3220
The RIF Guide to Encouraging Young Readers ($8.95). Hundreds of kid-tested activities designed to engage children from infancy to age 11 in the fun of reading; an annotated reading list of 200 children's books; resource listing of book clubs and magazines, parent's books and concerned organizations. RIF can also send you information on how to establish a RIF Center in your community or how to become a volunteer at a RIF center near you. Below is a list of publications that can be ordered from RIF.
Children's Bookshelf ($1). Annotated list of 106 books organized for four age
ranges.
Reading is Fun! ($1). Tips for parents to prepare young children for reading.
Books to Grow On ($2). Magazine for parents including reading tips and games
and puzzles for young readers.
Children Who Can Read, But Don't ($.50). How to help readers aged 9-12
discover the fun of reading.
Choosing Good Books for Children ($.50). Information and resources to help
parents find appropriate books for children to age 12.
Encouraging Soon-to-Be Readers ($.50). How to excite preschoolers about books
and help them to develop skills that lead to reading.
Magazines and Family Reading ($.50). Ways that magazines can get the whole
family turning pages.
Reading Aloud to Your Children ($.50). The why's, when's, where's, what's and
how's of reading aloud.
Reading: What's In It for Teenagers/Teenagers and Reading ($.50). Two brochures
in one, perforated for parents to keep their half and give the other half to their teenager.
TV and Reading ($.50). Suggestions to help parents help their children achieve
a healthy balance.
Upbeat and Offbeat Activities to Encourage Reading ($.50). Playful projects and
activities to help preschoolers and beginning readers build skills.
School: Grades K-12
* Reading Research Center
Center for the Study of Reading
University of Illinois
174 Children's Research Center
51 Gerty Drive Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-2552
Major research areas include acquisition of knowledge and skills, instruction in reading, text characteristics, and reading proficiency. The Center can send you a list of their technical reports and publications which are available for a fee. Publications from the Center include the following:
Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning about Print - A Summary
Teaching Reading: Strategies from Successful Classrooms
Becoming a Nation of Readers: the Report of the Commission on Reading
A Guide to Selected Basal Reading Programs
10 Ways to Help Your Children Become Better Readers
Teachers and Independent Reading: Suggestions for the Classrooms
School: Grades K-12
* Research on Teaching
Institute for Research on Teaching (IRT)
Michigan State University
252 Erickson Hall
College of Education
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034 (517) 353-0658
The Institute's goal is to study the whole teacher, i.e., teacher's role as related to society, the school district, and the students; the professional planning, thinking, and decision making involved in playing these roles; and the strategies for setting and reaching goals related to student needs. Current research at the IRT focuses on the relationship between teacher behavior and student achievement. IRT ongoing projects include the following: Elementary Subjects Center - focuses on effective elementary school teaching; Writing Strategies Instruction - teaches elementary school teachers how to teach effective writing skills; Science Achievement - this project is working to rewrite a commercial science textbook prototype unit; Responsive Reading Strategies - the focus here is on the relationship between responsive elaboration and student achievement; Reciprocal Teaching; Dilemma Management in Mathematics Teaching; and more. The IRT also publishes a newsletter entitled Communications Quarterly. A publications list and catalog are also available.
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School: Grades K-12
* Rural Education and Small Schools Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools
Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Inc.
1031 Quarrier St.
P.O. Box 1348
Charleston, WV 25325-1348 (304) 347-0400
Subject areas cover economic, cultural, social, or other factors related to education programs and practices for rural residents; American Indians/Alaska Natives, Mexican Americans, and migrants; education practices and programs in all small schools; and outdoor education. This includes programs, practices, and materials that provide learning experiences designed to meet the special needs of rural populations and schools where conditions of smallness are a factor.
School: Grades K-12
* School Administrators and Management Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management
University of Oregon
1787 Agate St.
Eugene, OR 97403-5207 (503) 686-5043
Subject areas include all aspects of the administration, leadership, finance, governance, and structure of public and private education organizations at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels, including facility planning, design, construction, equipment and furnishing, and maintenance; and pre-service and in-service preparation of administrators. Topics covered include the social, technological, political, and legal contexts of education organizations, and of State and Federal programs and policies, and traditional and alternative schools.
School: Grades K-12
* School Discipline, Phonics and Other Publications
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208-5641 (800) 424-1616
Elementary School Recognition Program (brochure) (PIP 88-821): Describes the
program, requirements, characteristics of successful schools, and information on how to apply.
Improving School Discipline (IS 88-161).
Students at Risk (IS 89-540).
Ten Steps to a Successful Magnet Program (OR 88-510).
Ten Ways to Help Your Children Become Better Readers.
What We Know About Phonics (IS 88-163).
Employment Outcomes of Recent Master's and Bachelor's Degree Recipients
(CS 88-251).
Students Report Job Success More Important Than Making Money (CS 88-436).
Check This Out Fact Sheet: Literacy for Every Adult Project (LP 89-732).
Check This Out Fact Sheet: Read-Aloud Programs for the Elderly (LP 89-731).
Helping Your Child Use the Library (LP 89-712).
Approaches to Drug and Alcohol Abuse (PIP 89-857).
Drug Prevention Curricula: A Guide to Selection and Implementation (PIP 88-835).
Five Tips to Improving Teaching (IS 87-127).
The Impact on Children's Education: TV's Influence on Cognitive Development
(OR 88-507).
School Climate and Reading Performance (CS 88-605).
Selected key statistics from the Digest of Education.
Pocket Projections, 1977-78 to 1997-98. (OERI No. 88612, Series: PP-88).
Pocket-sized pamphlet of projections of key elementary/secondary and higher education statistics.
American Education at a Glance (OERI No. 89618, Series: NA). A variety of
charts and tables providing an overview of American education.
Young Adult Literacy and Schooling (OERI No. 88604).
Teacher Incentive Programs in Public Schools (OERI No. 89063, Series: PUP-85).
School: Grades K-12
* Secondary Schools
Center on Organization and Restructuring of Schools
University of Wisconsin - Madison
1025 West Johnson St.
Madison, WI 53706 (608) 263-7575
Major research areas include a clearinghouse on academic achievement; non-instructional influences on adolescent engagement and achievement; the stratification of learning opportunities in middle and high schools; higher-order thinking in the high school curriculum; programs and policies to serve at risk students; and alternative structures and the quality of teacher worklife. The Center also publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled Issues, and also publishes occasional issues-oriented Briefs. A publications list is also available.
School: Grades K-12
* Secondary School Teaching
Center for Research on the Context of Secondary School Teaching
Stanford University - School of Education
CERAS Building
Stanford, CA 94305 (415) 723-4972
Major research areas include conceptualization and development; the relationship of context to school workplace conditions, teaching and student outcomes; state reform and teacher contexts; inner city, high poverty schools; and alternative schools. While current projects are scheduled to end in late 1992, the Center has applied for a National Science Foundation Grant to continue research with specific application to math and science.
School: Grades K-12
* Social Organization of Schools
Center for Social Organization of Schools
Johns Hopkins University
3505 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2498 (410) 516-0370
The purpose of the Center is to study how changes in the social organization of schools can make them more effective for all students in promoting academic achievement, development of potential, and later-life career success. A publications list is also available.
School: Grades K-12
* Social Studies and Curriculum Kits
Sir S Documents
Education Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 505
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 724-0454
A catalog is available which contains supplemental teaching units with primary sources from the National Archives. Each unit is a package of materials that serves as a complete classroom set. A unit contains about 50 reproductions of documents, with some also including cassette tapes. The materials deal with certain key issues of the period, with governmental and political responses to these issues, and with public attitudes. Each unit includes a detailed teachers' guide containing developmental exercises to help students examine the documents. Each unit costs $40. The following 12 units are currently available.
The Constitution - Evolution of a Government.
The Bill of Rights - Evolution of Personal Liberties.
The United States Expands West, 1785-1842.
Westward Expansion, 1842-1912.
The Civil War - Soldiers and Civilians.
The Progressive Years, 1898-1917.
World War I - The Home Front.
The 1920s.
The Great Depression and the New Deal.
World War II - The Home Front.
The Truman Years, 1945-1953.
Peace and Prosperity, 1953-1961.
For ordering information you can also contact SIRS at (800) 374-SIRS.
School: Grades K-12
* Social Studies/Social Science Education Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Social Studies/Social Science Education
Social Studies Development Center
Indiana University
Smith Research Center
2805 East Tenth St., Suite 120
Bloomington, IN 47405-2373 (812) 335-3838
Subject areas include all levels of social science education (history, geography, anthropology, economics, sociology, social psychology, and political science); applications of theory and research to social science education; values education; contribution of social science disciplines; comparative education (K-12); social studies content and curriculum materials on such subjects as law-related education, bias and discrimination, and aging. Subjects also include the humanities (music and art).
School: Grades K-12
* Social Studies Teachers Workshops
Education Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 505
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 724-0454
This workshop, sponsored each summer, provides a varied program of lectures, demonstrations analysis of documents, independent research, and group work that introduces teachers to the holdings and organization of the National Archives. Participants learn how to use Archives materials to develop teaching units. The cost of the program for 1993 will be $100.
School: Grades K-12
* Students with Handicaps National Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children
Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 22091-1589 (703) 620-3660
Subject areas include all aspects of the education and development of handicapped persons, including prevention of handicaps, identification and assessment of handicaps, and intervention and enrichment programs for the handicapped both in special settings and within the mainstream. All aspects of the education and development of gifted persons are also covered.
School: Grades K-12
* Teacher Education Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education
American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education (AACTE)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036-2412 (202) 293-2450
Subject areas cover school personnel at all levels; teacher selection and training; pre-service and in-service preparation and retirement; the theory, philosophy, and practice of teaching; and curricula and general education not specifically covered by other clearinghouses. Also included are all aspects of physical education, health, dance, and recreation education.
School: Grades K-12
* Teacher Education Research
National Center for Research on Teacher Learning
College of Education
Michigan State University
Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034 (517) 355-9302
This Center focuses on the area of teacher learning. Currently, the Center is working on three projects that encompass 11 individual studies. Project A looks at the beliefs teachers acquire about teaching before they enter the profession. Project B is split into two studies. The first of these examines the subject matter teachers learn in college to gain insight into the substantive knowledge base of teachers. The second looks at programs designed to prepare teachers for work in multicultural learning environments. Project C, an amalgam of 8 studies, focuses on how teachers weave different kinds of knowledge together. The Center also puts out a publications list and publishes a quarterly magazine entitled Colloquy, which examines issues relevant to teaching different subjects.
School: Grades K-12
* Teacher of the Arts Summer Fellowships
Council for Basic Education
725 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347-4171
Fellowships under this program are awarded for four to eight weeks of independent study. Eligible teachers must be currently working with K-12 students. Teacher-Fellows use personally developed plans for serious independent study of the arts or related issues. Approximately 20 awards will be granted in 1992. Call for more information.
School: Grades K-12
* Teaching Materials on the Constitution
Center for Research and Development
in Law-Related Education (CRADLE)
Wake Forest University School of Law
P.O. Box 7206, Reynolds Station (800) 437-1057
Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (919) 759-5435
The Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, in conjunction with Wake Forest University, makes available a national repository of teaching materials about the Constitution. Primarily on the Law and the Constitution, the resources are written for use by teachers from pre-kindergarten through 12th grades. Lessons are also available on disk and can also be downloaded from the electronic bulletin board network. Teachers can also submit lessons to be included on the network. Pocket Constitutions are also available. Write for a free catalog.
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School: Grades K-12
* Teacher's Guide to Selective Service Registration
Public Affairs
Selective Service System
1023 31st St., NW
Washington, DC 20435 (202) 724-0790
A Teacher's Guide to Selective Service Registration is designed to assist teachers in their preparation of lessons covering the Selective Service System and describes the purpose, history, organization, and function of the System. With a summary of important teaching points, and questions and answers at the end of each chapter, this guide assists teachers in teaching their students about the Selective Service System. Also available is a fact pack that contains information on state laws relating to registration, student loans and registration, and job training benefits and registration. For additional information, contact this office.
School: Grades K-12
* Testing Educational Achievement
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 2923
Princeton, NJ 08541 (800) 223-0267
NAEP surveys the educational achievement of 9-year-olds, 13-year-olds, 17-year-olds, and at grades 4, 8, and 12, and periodically, young adults. The surveys are conducted in such areas as art, career and occupational development, citizenship, literature, mathematics, music, reading, science, social studies, and writing. Different learning areas are assessed every two years, and all areas are periodically reassessed to measure changes in educational achievement. A publications brochure is available through this office, and surveys may be purchased. Below is a sampling of other publications available through NAEP:
Reading Objectives: 1986 and 1988 ($5)
Writing Objectives: 1988 ($5)
Literature and U.S. History: The Instructional Experience and Factual Knowledge
of High School Juniors ($8.50)
Who Reads Best? Factors Relating to Reading Achievements: Grades 3, 7 and 11.
($11)
Computer Competence: The First National Assessment ($12.50)
The Mathematics Report: Are We Measuring Up? (12.50)
The Science Report Card: Elements of Risk and Recovery ($14)
An Executive Summary to the Math Report Card (Free)
Science Learning Matters: An Interpretive Overview to the Science Report Card
(Free)
School: Grades K-12
* Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation
American Institutes for Research
Washington Research Center
3333 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20007-3893 (202) 342-5060
Subject areas include the assessment and evaluation of education projects or programs; tests and other measurement devices; methodology of measurement and evaluation; research design and methodology; human development; and learning theory in general.
School: Grades K-12
* Urban Community Enrichment Program (UCEP)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
UCEP is specifically targeted toward middle-school students in urban areas with high percentages of minorities. NASA specialists will meet with school representatives to formulate a custom-tailored program to fit the school's needs. Typically a program begins with teacher orientation workshops followed by assemblies, a series of student workshops, and classroom visits. In the classroom, NASA specialists work with students on various hands-on activities, such as building rockets or airplanes or learning about how information is transmitted from space back to Earth.
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School: Grades K-12
* Urban Education Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education
Teachers College
Columbia University Institute for Urban
and Minority Education
Main Hall, Room 303, Box 40
525 West 120th St.
New York, NY 10027-9998 (212) 678-3433
Subject areas include programs and practices in schools in urban areas and the education of racial/ethnic minority children and youth in various settings--local, national, and international; the theory and practice of education equity; urban and minority experiences; and urban and minority social institutions and services.
School: Grades K-12
* Women's Educational Equity Program
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-0355
This program is designed to provide educational equity for women who suffer discrimination based on sex and/or race, age, ethnic origin, or disability. Grant programs provide financial assistance to public agencies, private non-profit organizations and institutions and individuals for the development of educational materials and model programs that promote equity for women and girls.
School: Grades K-12
* Writing Skills: Students and Instructors
Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy
School of Education
University of California at Berkeley
5531 Tolman Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720 (510) 643-7022
From 1990 to 1995 the Center is sponsoring twelve research projects. Through these projects it is seeking to understand more explicitly the diverse resources students have, how students from a variety of backgrounds acquire writing and literacy skills; the types of instructional practices that address the diverse needs of students, and ways in which schools and the teaching profession can be structured to support and sustain responsive approaches to education. In conjunction with the National Writing Project, the Center also publishes The Quarterly, a journal on the teaching and learning of writing. The Center also offers seminars and collaborates with researchers and research centers throughout the nation. A publications list is available upon request.
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School: Grades K-12
College and Continuing Education
* Adult and Vocational Curriculum National Network
National Network for Curriculum Coordination
in Vocational and Technical Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
The six coordination centers provide leadership in curriculum coordination activities and offer a variety of curriculum-related activities, which include collecting and distributing curriculum information and products and assisting individuals, schools, and groups in addressing and resolving problems.
Western Curriculum Coordination Center, College of Education, University of Hawaii, 1776 University Ave., Wist. 216, Honolulu, HI 96822; (808) 948-7834. Serving: American Samoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, and Trust Territory Government of Northern Marianas.
East Central Curriculum Coordination Center, Sangamon State University, F-2, Springfield, IL 62708; (217) 786-6375. Serving: Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Southeast Curriculum Coordination Center, Mississippi State University, Research and Curriculum Unit, P.O. Drawer DX, Mississippi State, MS 39762; (601) 325-2510. Serving: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Northeast Curriculum Coordination Center, New Jersey Vocational Education Resource Center, Rutgers University, Crest Way, Aberdeen, NJ 07747; (201) 290-1900. Serving: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virgin Islands.
Mideast Curriculum Coordination Center, State Department of Vocational and Technical Education, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074-4364; (405) 377-2000, Ext. 252. Serving: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Northwestern Curriculum Coordination Center, St. Martin's College Old Main, Room 478, Lacey, WA 98503; (206) 438-4456. Serving: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
College and Continuing Education
* Adult Continuing Education Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and
Vocational Education
Ohio State University Center on Education and
Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Rd. (800) 848-4815
Columbus, OH 43210-1090 (614) 292-4353
Subject areas cover all levels of adult and continuing education from basic literacy training through professional skill upgrading; vocational and technical education covering all service areas for secondary, postsecondary, and adult education populations; and career education and career development programs for all ages and populations in educational, institutional, business, and industrial settings. The Clearinghouse also now has subprofessional fields in industrial arts, corrections education, entrepreneurship, and adult retraining.
College and Continuing Education
* Adult Educators
Clearinghouse on Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-9872
This clearinghouse links the adult education community with existing resources in adult education. The Bibliography of Resource Materials provides a complete list of materials available from the clearinghouse. Examples include a directory of adult education-related programs, fact sheets on such topics as literacy and disabled adults, and materials concerning English as a second language.
College and Continuing Education
* American and Foreign Teachers Exchange Program
Office of Academic Programs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 353
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4360
The Advising, Teaching, and Specialized Programs Division serves overseas education advising centers, foreign exchange students in the U.S., and administers the International Student Exchange Program for one-to-one exchange of university students. Its Teacher Exchange Branch arranges one and two way exchanges of U.S. and foreign teachers, and summer seminars for U.S. teachers to study abroad. Free brochures and applications are available.
College and Continuing Education
* American Educators Teaching Abroad
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The United States Information Agency (USIA) publishes many teaching materials, including books, maps, complete teaching modules, and 14 magazines in 20 languages. By law most USIA publications may be distributed only in foreign countries. However, by congressional action, two magazines are available in the United States. English Teaching Forum, a quarterly for English teachers worldwide, is published by USIA's English Language Programs Division. This magazine is available through the GPO.
College and Continuing Education
* Black Universities and Agricultural Sciences
Special Advisor to the Deputy Secretary
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-4797
The USDA has a unique relationship with 17 historically black universities that began in 1890 when these schools were designated by Congress as Land-Grant Institutions. In 1988 a symposium was sponsored by USDA at one of these institutions to re-examine the partnership between USDA and the universities.
Work is underway on a number of recommendations that came from this conference:
- Programs of financial assistance are being developed to help minorities through college.
- Liaison officers are working at each school to recruit students into the agricultural sciences and from there into careers at USDA.
- A marketing program is being developed for careers in agriculture and home economics and for educational opportunities at the 1990s.
- A K-12 career awareness initiative program is underway in food and agricultural sciences.
- More than 400 summer jobs were created around the country in the agricultural sciences for students.
- Partnerships are being developed between predominantly white land-grant institutions and the historically black schools.
- A program is being developed to work with the agricultural high schools in areas of higher education and career development.
College and Continuing Education
* Career Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and
Vocational Education
Ohio State University Center on Education and
Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Rd. (800) 848-4815
Columbus, OH 43210-1090 (614) 292-4353
Subject areas cover all levels of adult and continuing education from basic literacy training through professional skill upgrading; vocational and technical education covering all service areas for secondary, postsecondary, and adult education populations; and career education and career development programs for all ages and populations in educational, institutional, business, and industrial settings.
College and Continuing Education
* College Environmental Curricula Grants
Office of Environmental Education
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW, Room A107
Washington DC 20460 (202) 260-4958
The Office of Environmental Education awards money to colleges to support the development of environment-related curriculum, allowing these colleges to then train State employees. The office also awards fellowships to State employees to continue their education concerning the environment. The fellowship applications are given out through the individual States. Other grants are awarded for a variety of environmentally related projects. These grants are coordinated by the EPA's regional offices. Contact this office for more information.
College and Continuing Education
* College Courses
Information Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture Graduate School
Capital Gallery Building
600 Maryland Ave. S.W., Room 129
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 720-4419
The USDA Graduate School, which is open to the public, offers college courses on nonagricultural subjects at reasonable prices. Although the school does not grant degrees, college credits are awarded and can be transferred to other universities. Some lectures are available on film, videotape, and in manuscript form.
College and Continuing Education
* College Library Technology Grants
Library Development Staff
Library Programs/OERI
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Room 404
Washington, DC 20208-5571 (202) 219-1315
The purpose of these grants is to encourage resource-sharing projects among the libraries of institutions of higher education through the use of technology and networking; to improve resource sharing services provided with public and private non-profit organizations, and to conduct innovative research and demonstration projects which meet special needs in utilizing technology to enhance library services. The Department of Education can send you an application form and a list of past awardees.
College and Continuing Education
* Congress-Bundestag Exchange Program
CDS International Inc.
330 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10001 (212) 760-1400
Through this program, Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 have the opportunity to live and work in Germany. The program lasts for one year and successful applicants will spend their year learning German, further developing skills at a German technical school or University, and working in an internship with a German company. Contact the program for more information and an application.
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College and Continuing Education
* Cooperative Education Program (CEP)
Personnel Policy and Work Force
Effectiveness Division
Mail Code NPM
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-2603
CEP gives high school, college, and graduate students an opportunity to work at a NASA field center while completing their education. Participating students usually alternate working one semester with studying one semester. In addition to job experience, the program also serves as a recruitment tool. Interested students must be attending school, be enrolled in their school's co-op program, maintain at least a 2.0 overall grade point average, and be recommended by the school. Each NASA field center negotiates its own cooperative agreements with school in its geographic area, and it is usually the responsibility of a school to initiate the venture.
College and Continuing Education
* Cultural and Educational International Exchange
Office of Public Liaison
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 602
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4355
The USIA can provide you with information on public and private organizations which sponsor international exchange activities. The book Fullbright Grants and Other Grants for Graduate Study Abroad contains a lot of valuable information both on the Fullbright program and on other organizations sponsoring exchanges.
College and Continuing Education
* Exchange Programs with Eastern Europe
Office of Academic Programs
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-6137
The Office of Academic Programs can provide you with information on several new programs to exchange scholars with and accept students from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Notable programs include the Benjamin Franklin Fellowship, the Samantha Smith Program, the Alexander Hamilton Program for business students, and the John Marshall program for students in law and political science. Contact USIA for the list of programs.
College and Continuing Education
* Fellowships: Latin America
Inter-American Fellowship Programs
901 N. Jewett Street, 10th Fl.
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 841-3800
This grant program stresses practical solutions to obstacles in grassroots development by fostering increased attention within the academic community on micro-level development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Part of the fellowships go to scholars and professionals from research and development institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean whose work would benefit from graduate-level study at U.S. universities, while other fellowships go to doctoral candidates and master's-level students enrolled in U.S. universities to conduct field research in Latin America or the Caribbean.
College and Continuing Education
* Foreign Exchange Students and Agriculture
Office of International Cooperation,
International Training Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
South Building, Room 3121
Washington, DC 20250-4300 (202) 690-2796
Students from developing countries can obtain assistance in identifying where to train in agriculture in the U.S. and in other countries.
College and Continuing Education
* Foreign Language Materials Acquisition
Library Development Staff
Library Programs/OERI
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Room 404
Washington, DC 20208-5571 (202) 219-1315
The Department of Education has grants available for state and local libraries for the acquisition of foreign language materials such as books, periodicals, newspapers, microforms, and various audio-visual materials. Contact the Library Development Staff for details.
College and Continuing Education
* Foreign Language Training
Defense Language Institute
Foreign Language Center
Non-Resident Division
Presidio of Monterey, CA 93944 (408) 647-5000
The Defense Language Institute is one of the world's largest language training centers. The holdings of its library--over 100,000 books in 50 languages--are available through a national inter-library loan program. The non-resident division offers foreign language courses for sale. A catalog of the languages available may be obtained for $5.25. Write or call for brochures on the Institute and information regarding inter-library loans.
College and Continuing Education
* Foreign Student Support Services
Advising, Teaching, and Specialized Programs Division
Office of Academic Programs
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 349
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-5434
USIA develops a variety of programs to aid foreign students in the United States. Free information is available.
College and Continuing Education
* Foreign Training for Veterans, Inservice Students and
Eligible Dependents
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-2044
The pamphlet, Foreign Training for Veterans, Inservice Students and Eligible Dependents, provides general information about the approval of courses at foreign schools. It also provides specific information for veterans, inservice students and dependents planning to pursue training at a foreign school. This pamphlet lists those foreign schools which offer at least one course approved for training. Note, however, that not all the courses at a listed school are necessarily approved for training. Please read the pamphlet carefully. It is available from your regional VA office.
College and Continuing Education
* Fulbright Foreign Studies Scholarships
Office of Academic Programs
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 234
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-7360
This office develops and runs all academic programs of USIA, including the best-known educational exchange, the Fulbright Scholarship program. About 5,000 Fulbright grants are awarded each year to American students, teachers, and scholars to work abroad and to foreign citizens to teach, study, and conduct research in the U.S. The book Fullbright Scholar Program: Grants for Faculty and Professionals contains information on the application process for grants, the fields of study necessary, and a directory of country programs/requirements. In addition to the Fulbright program, the Academic Exchange Programs Division of this office administers grants to private agencies conducting complementary programs to the Fulbright academic exchanges, and has responsibilities for foreign research centers, Fulbright commissions, and seminars for foreign Fulbright students. Contact this office for more information and application forms for the Fulbright program.
College and Continuing Education
* Health Care Training Programs
Academic Affairs
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 876
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-5094
The DVA has over 2,000 training relationships between VA health care facilities and schools of medicines, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and other allied health professions and occupations at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For more information, contact the office above.
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College and Continuing Education
* Health Professional Scholarship Program
Associated Health Professions
Education Programs Services
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 878
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-3588
The VA Health Professional Scholarship Program assists in the recruitment of health professionals in the VA health care system. In return for scholarship support while in college, participants agree to serve a minimum of one year in VA medical centers in the discipline for which degree was awarded. For more information, contact the office above. Ask in particular about the Scholarship Awards and the Reserve Member Stipend Awards.
College and Continuing Education
* Higher Education Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education
George Washington University
One Dupont Circle
Washington, DC 20036-1183 (202) 296-2597
Subject areas cover education beyond the secondary level that leads to a four-year, masters, doctoral, or professional degree and includes courses and programs designed to enhance or update skills obtained in these degree programs. Also included are student programs, conditions, and problems at colleges and universities. Other areas include academic advising, university and college faculty; graduate and professional education; professional continuing education; governance and management of higher education institutions; legal issues and legislation; financing; planning and evaluation; facilities--their structural design, management implications, curriculum and instructional problems, programs, and development; and business or industry education programs leading to a degree.
College and Continuing Education
* Higher Education Partnerships
Higher Education Programs
Room 350 A, Administration Building
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-7854
In order to maintain superior scientific and professional expertise in the food and agricultural sciences, higher education must make major shifts in such areas as instructional emphasis, faculty competencies, and scientific instrumentation. Working with colleges and universities, business, and industry, USDA's Higher Education Program (HEP) has initiated several national projects aimed at federal-state and public-private partnerships; assessing competencies needed by scientists; revitalizing curricula; improving faculty development programs; strengthening industry-academia networks to stimulate outstanding students; developing student recruitment programs; and gathering manpower supply-demand statistics and career information.
College and Continuing Education
* Higher Education Programs
Higher Education Programs
Room 350 A Administration Building
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-7854
Although the USDA does not make individual loans or scholarships to students, it does makes grants to universities to carry out various programs. For information on individual monetary awards, contact your local cooperative extension agent. The USDA administers the following programs:
Morrill-Nelson Formula Grants: Land-grant institutions use Morrill-Nelson funds to support faculty salaries, curriculum development, and other instructional operating costs. All food and agricultural sciences resident instruction programs at land-grant institutions are eligible for this support. The current annual appropriation is $2.8 million--$50,000 per school.
Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants: This program consists of competitive institutional grants to recruit and support new graduate students in areas with shortages of expertise in biotechnology, agricultural engineering, food and agricultural marketing, food science, and human nutrition. The fellowship program is a national investment strategy to attract outstanding students to pursue advanced degrees in food and agricultural sciences. Institutions with Master's or doctoral programs in these fields are eligible to participate.
National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants: This program consists of competitive grants open to all colleges and universities to stimulate development of scientists and professionals in national need areas and to attract outstanding scholars to careers in food and agricultural sciences. Two year stipends for masters students are $10,000 annually, three year stipends for doctoral students are $17,000 annually.
Institution Challenge Grants: These competitive grants are open to all colleges and universities to ameliorate national problems affecting the quality of education, to foster university partnerships with industry and with other universities, and to stimulate non-Federal support for education. Awards are $50,000 to $80,000 for up to three years. Matching support is required.
Postdoctoral Research Associates Program: Each year the Agricultural Research Service employs up to 100 new Research Associates (postdoctorals) and, at any given time, as many as 350 may be on board across the U.S. The program provides an opportunity for new Ph.Ds to receive advanced specialized training unavailable elsewhere.
College and Continuing Education
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program
Office of White House Initiatives on the HBCUs.
U.S. Department of Education
7th and D Sts. SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 708-8667
Through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, the Department of Education is tasked to design a program to achieve an increase by the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in federally sponsored programs. The Department of Education can provide you with the annual Federal Performance Report on Executive Agency Actions to Assist HBCUs and answer any questions you may have about the program. Below is a list of contact numbers in the Federal Departments and agencies for the HBCU program.
Agency for International Development (703) 816-0249
U.S. Information Agency (202) 619-4574
U.S. Department of Agriculture (202) 720-2019
Central Intelligence Agency (703) 874-4456
U.S. Department of Commerce (202) 377-3007
U.S. Department of Defense (703) 694-1151
U.S. Department of Education (202) 708-5547
U.S. Department of Energy (202) 586-8393
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (202) 260-4575
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (202) 245-3087
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (202) 708-0030
U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 208-6403
U.S. Department of Justice (202) 501-8748
U.S. Department of Labor (202) 523-6151
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (202) 755-1089
National Endowment for the Arts (202) 682-5454
National Science Foundation (202) 357-7350
National Endowment for the Humanities (202) 786-0318
National Credit Union Administration (202) 682-9600
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (301) 492-8877
U.S. Department of State (202) 647-9438
U.S. Small Business Administration (202) 205-6410
U.S. Department of Transportation (202) 366-4648
U.S. Department of the Treasury (202) 622-1160
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (202) 233-2012
College and Continuing Education
* International Auditor Fellowship Program
Director
Office of International Audit Organization Liaison
General Accounting Office (GAO)
441 G St., NW, Room 7806
Washington, DC 20548 (202) 275-4707
GAO attempts to share its knowledge and experience with other nations, particularly from the developing world. The most visible effort is the Comptroller General's International Auditor Fellowship Program, established in 1979, through which a small number of auditors from developing countries are selected annually to spend three to six months in an academic and on-the-job experience program in the U.S. Although GAO cannot pay travel and subsistence for the Fellows, it provides the training itself at no cost, and assists many participants in obtaining financial aid from the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the United Nations Development Program, and Fellows are increasingly receiving aid from their own governments. This is GAO's lead office in dealing with representatives of international audit organizations, and those of individual foreign governments.
College and Continuing Education
* Junior Colleges Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Junior Colleges
University of California at Los Angeles
Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 8118
405 Hilgard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1564 (310) 825-3931
Subject areas include the development, administration, and evaluation of two-year public and private community and junior colleges, technical institutes, and two-year branch university campuses. This covers the organization, administration, finance, governance, role and mission, and futures of such institutions; staff preparation, development, and evaluation; curricula and program; teaching methods; student services; libraries and learning resource centers; and methodologies of research applied to two-year colleges.
College and Continuing Education
* Land-Grant Colleges
Extension Service Information Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 3328, South Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-3029
Congress originally mandated that federal funds be used to support a college or university in each state in 1862, which established the land-grant college network. In 1890 additional legislation was passed to include 17 traditionally black institutions. Today, a large variety of initiatives are taking place at these institutions aimed at building and improving programs to educate students in the agricultural sciences. Cooperative Extension Offices, which provide practical education and information to scientists, researchers, farmers, as well as the general public, are located at each land-grant institution. Liaison work with educational, research, government, business, and public and private organizations is conducted. The state agricultural experiment stations--located at the land grant institutions--conduct agricultural research geared at critical state, regional, and national issues. The Office of Higher Education Programs sponsors the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants for 1890 Land-Grant universities and Tuskegee university to advance university teaching and research capabilities. Grants range from $50,000 to $350,000 for up to three years.
College and Continuing Education
* Lecturing Opportunities in Hungary
Office of Academic Programs
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 234
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4420
USIA can provide you with information on the Hamilton and Marshall Chairs which provide for the sending of distinguished American scholars in Economics and Political Science, respectively, to lecture in Hungary.
College and Continuing Education
* Library Career Training Grants
Library Development Staff
Library Programs/OERI
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Room 404
Washington, DC 20208-5571 (202) 219-1315
The Department of Education awards grants for professional education or retraining in librarianship through fellowships, institutes, or traineeships in order to establish, develop, and expand programs of library and information science, including new techniques of information transfer and communication technology.
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College and Continuing Education
* Library Resources Program
Library Development Staff
Library Programs/OERI
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Room 404
Washington, DC 20208-5571 (202) 219-1315
The Department of Education promotes high quality research and education nationwide by providing funds to major research libraries to preserve and strengthen their collections as well as expanding resources available to university researchers.
College and Continuing Education
* Lunar Samples for University Educators
Johnson Space Center
Curator's Office, Code SN2
Houston, TX 77058 (713) 483-3274
Under the Thin Section Program a set of lunar thin sections is available for instructive and study purposes by college and university science instructors. The materials consist of twelve samples of lunar soils and rocks and a description booklet. Contact this office for information on participating in this program.
College and Continuing Education
* Montgomery GI Bill for Education - Active Duty
Veterans Benefits Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-5154
You may be eligible for benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill if you are on active duty or have served three years in the active duty military or two years active plus four years in the reserve. You must have served in the military after June 30, 1985 and been honorably discharged if no longer in the service. Contact the Benefits Administration for the free booklet Summary of Education Benefits Under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 30 of Title 38 U.S. Code. This booklet contains information on eligibility and benefits.
College and Continuing Education
* Montgomery GI Bill for Education - Selected Reserve
Duty
Veterans Benefits Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-5154
Reservists who have or have had a 6 year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve after June 30, 1985, have completed the Initial Active Duty Training, and are in good standing with their units may be eligible for educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill. Contact the Benefits Administration for the free booklet Summary of Educational Benefits Under the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 106 of Title 10 U.S. Code. This booklet contains information on eligibility and benefits.
College and Continuing Education
* NASA University Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEU
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 358-1531
This program awards grants to graduate students on a competitive basis whose research interests are compatible with NASA research programs. Fellowships are for one year and are renewable, based on progress reports, of up to three years. The fellowships also allow students to carry out a plan of study or research at their home university, but those awarded by NASA field centers require fellows to spend some time at the center, usually from a few weeks to a summer each year.
College and Continuing Education
* National Center on Adult Literacy
University of Pennsylvania
3910 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111 (215) 898-2100
NCAL heads a national initiative to focus research and development on adult literacy. The center sponsors innovative research, works with practitioners to improve instruction, and gives decision-makers the tools to form sound practices. Current project areas include: motivational factors in adult literacy participation, families and literacy learning, workplace literacy, and adult literacy and English as a second language. The Center publishes the quarterly newsletter NCAL Connections. Also ask for a publications list.
College and Continuing Education
* Native American Programs
Office of Indian Education Programs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts. NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4871
The Bureau of Indian Affairs sponsors several programs to promote higher education for Native Americans. The Higher Education Grant Program provides grants to Indians to work toward an undergraduate degree. The Special Higher Education Grant Program provides funds for Indians to pursue a graduate degree. The Adult Education Program provides funds for Indian adults to pursue a GED. The Summer Law Program provides funding for 30 Indian Students who have been accepted into an accredited law school to participate in a summer institute which will prepare them for the first year of law school. A good source of information on Indian education in general is the annual Office of Indian Education Programs Education Directory.
College and Continuing Education
* Postsecondary Education National Center
National Center for Research to
Improve Postsecondary Teaching and Learning
School of Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48198-1259 (313) 936-2741
Major research areas include classroom teaching and learning strategies; curricular design: influences and impact; faculty as a key resource; organizational context for teaching and learning; learning, teaching and technology; research leadership, and design and integration. The following are titles are available from the "Accent" series:
Why Does it Take "Forever" to Revise the Curriculum?
Assessing Growth in Thinking in College Courses: A Caveat.
The Computer Revolution in Teaching.
Administrative Barriers to Improving Undergraduate Education.
Teaching Thinking in College.
What are Academic Administrators Doing to Improve Undergraduate Education?
Bridging the Gap Between Education Research and College Teaching?
Personal Growth as a Faculty Goal for Students.
College and Continuing Education
* Postsecondary School Administration
Center for Higher Education Governance and Leadership
University of Maryland
College of Education, Room 4114
CSS Building
College Park, MD 20742-2435 (301) 405-5582
Major research areas cover the examination of postsecondary education finance and governance.
College and Continuing Education
* Resident Research Associate Program
University Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEU
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 358-1531
This program gives postdoctoral scientists and engineers an opportunity to perform research at specified NASA field centers, working full time on the research that their award is based on. They must be in residence at the sponsoring field center during the entire associateship. Awardees must hold a PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in U.S. academic circles as equivalent to the PhD, and must also demonstrate superior ability for creative research.
College and Continuing Education
* Sea-Grant Colleges
Office of Oceanic Research Programs
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2427
The National Sea Grant College Program is a national network of over 300 colleges, universities, research institutions, and consortia working in partnership with industry and the federal government to support Great Lakes and marine research, education, and extension services. This program provides support for institutions engaged in comprehensive marine research, education, and advisory service programs, supports individual projects in marine research and development, and sponsors education of ocean scientists and engineers, marine technicians, and other specialists at selected colleges and universities.
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College and Continuing Education
* Service Academy Appointments
For those seeking appointments to the service academies, it is necessary to write your U.S. Senator or Representative for a recommendation. Call the Capitol switchboard to reach your Member of Congress at (202) 224-3121.
College and Continuing Education
* State Clearinghouses for Adult Education
The following are sources of adult information at the state level:
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System, 2725 Congress St., Suite 1-M, San Diego, CA 92110; (619) 230-2975
Dissemination Network for Adult Educators, 1575 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010; (800) 672-2494 (in CA), (415) 692-2956. This network provides information, in-service training, and technical assistance to adult educators. A bi-monthly publication, Network News, is available free of charge.
Connecticut Adult Education Staff Development Center, 64 St. James St., West Hartford, CT 06119; (203) 233-8001. The center provides adult educators with comprehensive professional development services, access to the Adult Education Resource Library collection of over 8,500 materials, technical assistance, and information distribution.
ACE Staff Development Network of Delaware, International Reading Association, 800 Barksdale Rd., P.O. Box 8139, Newark, DE 19714-8139; (302) 731-1600.
Northern Area Adult Education Service Center, Northern Illinois University, Gabel Hall, Room 200, DeKalb, IL 60115; (815) 753-1441.
Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center, Regional Office of Education, 200 South Frederick St., Rantoul, IL 61866; (217) 893-9696.
Southern Illinois Adult Education Service Center, Southern Illinois University, Building 3, 0147, Edwardsville, IL 62026; (618) 692-2254.
Indiana Adult Education Resource Center, 3725 N. Mitthoeffer Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46236; (317) 899-0822.
Adult Resource Center, Independence Community College, 217 West Main, Independence, KS 67301; (316) 331-4420.
Central Kansas Resource Center, USD #373, 725 Main, Newton, KS 67114; (316) 283-0957.
Adult Education Center, 422 South Main, Ottawa, KS 66067; (913) 242-6719.
Adult Resource Center, 1201 First Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801; (316) 225-0186.
Kentucky Heartland Adult Resource Center, 110 South Main St., Elizabethtown, KY 42701; (502) 737-0452.
Adult Education Program Resource Center, Worcester State College, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602; (617) 793-8157.
The Center for Adult Learning and Literacy, Ronan Hall, 251 Central, Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859; (517) 774-6793.
University of Southern Mississippi, Adult Education Clearinghouse, Southern Station 5154, Hattiesburg, MS 39406; (601) 266-4621
Lifelong Learning Resource Network, College of Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717; (406) 994-4731.
Adult Education Resource Center, Glassboro State College, 307 Girard Rd., Glassboro, NJ 08028; (609) 863-7131.
Adult Education Resource Center, Jersey City State College, Jersey City, NJ 07305; (201) 547-3101.
Community and Continuing Education Information Service, The New York State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234; (518) 474-3639.
Literacy Assistance Center, Inc., 15 Dutch St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038; (212) 267-5309.
Statewide Adult Education Resource Center, 222 West Bowen, Bismarck, ND 58504; (701) 221-3790.
Advance Pennsylvania Department of Education, Resource Center, 333 Market St., 11th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333; (717) 783-9192.
Vermont Educational Resource Center, Department of Education, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602; (802) 828-3352.
Virginia Adult Basic Education Resource Center, Room 4065, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St., Box 2020, Richmond, VA 23284-2020; (800) 237-0178, or (804) 367-6521.
West Virginia Vocational Curriculum Laboratory, Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WV 25271; (800) 982-5627.
College and Continuing Education
* Veterans Continuing Education
Continuing Education Service
Academic Affairs
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration (VHS&RA)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 875E
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-5183
The DVA conducts system-wide continuing education programs to bring the latest in scientific, medical and management knowledge to VHS&RA employees. These programs include workshops, seminars and individual training, and all forms of audiovisual, print, and transmission media. Contact the office above for more information.
College and Continuing Education
* Vocational Education Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and
Vocational Education
Ohio State University Center on Education and
Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Rd. (800) 848-4815
Columbus, OH 43210-1090 (614) 292-4353
Subject areas cover all levels of adult and continuing education from basic literacy training through professional skill upgrading; vocational and technical education covering all service areas for secondary, postsecondary, and adult education populations; and career education and career development programs for all ages and populations in educational, institutional, business, and industrial settings.
College and Continuing Education
* Vocational Education Research
National Center Clearinghouse
National Center for Research in Vocational Education
1995 University Avenue, Suite 375
University of California (800) 762-4093
Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 642-4004
This Center's mission is to find out what knowledge is needed for successful employment in both today's and tommorrow's workplace and then look into how our schools can better get this knowledge to students. The Center's research agenda is organized around the following themes: understanding how work is changing and what these changes imply for students; identifying better educational strategies for preparing students for work; strengthening the capacity of postsecondary vocational education to respond to an increasingly diverse student body; and improving assessment methods for secondary and postsecondary education. The Center provides several services including: dissemination of information through the ADVOCNET network and the RIVE and VECM databases and its newsletter Change Agent; collection of data on vocational education; Leadership development (University of Minnesota); Inservice Education (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University); and Technical Assistance for Special Populations (University of Illinois). The Center can provide you with an extensive publications catalog as well as a Human Resource directory for all members of the affiliated universities involved in the program.
College and Continuing Education
* White House Fellowship Program
President's Commission on White House Fellowships
712 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-4522
The White House Fellowship program is a highly competitive opportunity to participate in and learn about the Federal government from a unique perspective. For one year, 11 to 19 Fellows are selected to work in the Executive Office of the President or in an Executive Branch department or agency. The qualities being sought are high levels of achievement, demonstrated leadership, commitment to serve others, and the skill which would make one a good special assistant in the short run and a national leader in the long run. Although there is no age limit, the program is designed to encourage future leaders rather than reward established leaders. For further information, contact the above office.
College and Continuing Education
* Workplace Safety and Health Courses
Division of Training and Manpower Development
National Institute for Occupational Safety and health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8221
This division offers courses for industry and health care professional on such topics as occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and safety in the laboratory. For a course listing and description, contact this office.
College and Continuing Education
Science Teachers and Students
* Aerospace Education
National Headquarters
Civil Air Patrol
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5572 (205) 293-5463
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, offers workshops, materials, and programs for all grade levels, from kindergarten through the postgraduate level. Resources include activity books, posters, guides to aerospace education and careers, textbooks for one-year high school elective courses in aerospace, and a guide to additional educational resources available from the U.S. Department of Defense that includes resources available from military installations, the Air National Guard, Air Force Recruiting Services, military museums, and other sites.
Science Teachers and Students
* Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE, NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
Under AESP, previously known as Spacemobile, specialists, all former teachers themselves, reach millions of students each year as they cross the county from September to June each year, assisting school so students and teachers can see first-hand what NASA is all about. Visits are scheduled by NASA field centers, and all cover the principles of rocketry, living and working in space, aeronautics, space science, and NASA's history and accomplishments. Schools are encouraged to arrange for an in-service workshop for teachers, which will be conducted at the school by an AESP specialist prior to the visit.
Science Teachers and Students
* Aerospace Software Directory
Educational Technology Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8388
The Aerospace Software Directory, a survey of all commercially available aerospace-related software, is available for download via Spacelink and at NASA Teacher Resource Centers. The current directory contains information on more than 75 software packages and how to obtain them. An updated directory containing more than 200 packages will soon be available and updated regularly.
Science Teachers and Students
* Aviation and Space Science Instruction
Aviation Education Officer
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
The FAA's Aviation Education Program offers volunteer assistance to the nation's schools through the following programs: career guidance; tours of airports, control towers, and other facilities; classroom lectures and demonstrations; aviation safety information; aviation education resource materials; computerized clearinghouse of aviation and space information; aviation science instruction programs for home/school computers; "Partnerships-in-Education" activities; and teachers' workshops. Write to the above office for more information.
Science Teachers and Students
* Aviation Materials for Educators
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Education Program
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-4000
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as part of its effort to promote better understanding of aviation and air transportation, offers educational materials and publications to both teachers and students. These include instructional materials, films, aviation career information, historical publications, and a guide to additional materials from other sources.
Science Teachers and Students
* Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Challenger Center for Space Science Education
1101 King Street, Suite 190
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-9740
The Challenger Center is a privately funded, nonprofit organization founded as a living memorial to the Challenger crew by stimulating space-related education. The center plans to construct a series of simulated space environment centers linked to museums, science centers, and school districts throughout the world through a comprehensive, international endowment campaign. The first center, the Challenger Center Space-Life Station, will be built in the Washington, DC, area, and will serve as headquarters for the network. An educator membership is available that includes a journal, newsletter, updates, and conference information.
Science Teachers and Students
* Community Involvement Program
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
Through a series of meetings, NASA staff members and community educators custom-tailor each Community Involvement Program (CIP) to match the community where it is held. A typical CIP might include school assemblies, teacher workshops, a visit by an astronaut, exhibits in shopping centers and schools, presentations by NASA scientists, competitions for students, and public events.
Science Teachers and Students
* Cooperative Education Program (CEP)
Personnel Policy and Work Force Effectiveness Division
Mail Code NPM
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-2603
CEP gives high school, college, and graduate students an opportunity to work at a NASA field center while completing their education. Participating students usually alternate working one semester with studying one semester. In addition to job experience, the program also serves as a recruitment tool. Interested students must be attending school, be enrolled in their school's coop program, maintain at least a 2.0 overall grade point average, and be recommended by the school. Each NASA field center negotiates its own cooperative agreements with school in its geographic area, and it is usually the responsibility of a school to initiate the venture.
Science Teachers and Students
* Educational Publications Directory
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20401 (202) 783-3238
The Educational Affairs Division of NASA produces an annual directory of educational and technical publications that can be purchased through the GPO. It contains ordering information and order forms, but does not include publications available from NASA field centers, a listing of which is available from the Teacher Resource Center serving your geographic area.
Science Teachers and Students
* Environmental/Energy Education
Environmental/Energy Education
Land Resources Division
Resource Development
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Norris, TN 37828 (615) 632-1640
Much of TVA's environmental education effort is accomplished through university-based environmental education centers. The TVA has worked with several universities and colleges across the Valley and seven states to develop environmental education teaching aids and programs for schools, along with workshops for teachers. At the national level, the TVA has been involved in coordinating programs with the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, TVA offers teacher workshops and interpretive programs for groups at Land Between the Lakes, an experimental area for schools and the public to study total resource management. Contact this office for more information on the TVA's environmental education programs.
Science Teachers and Students
* Graduate Student Researchers Program
University Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEU
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8344
This program awards grants to graduate students on a competitive basis whose research interests are compatible with NASA research programs. Fellowships are for one year and are renewable, based on progress reports, of up to three years. The fellowships also allow students to carry out a plan of study or research at their home university, but those awarded by NASA field centers require fellows to spend some time at the center, usually from a few weeks to a summer each year.
Science Teachers and Students
* Lunar Rocks On Loan
Johnson Space Center
Educational Coordinator
Houston, TX 77058
Under the Educational Disk Program, NASA will loan teachers six samples of lunar material (three lunar soils and three lunar rocks) encapsulated in a six-inch diameter clear lucite disk, accompanied by written and graphic descriptions of each sample in the disk; a film; a sound and slide presentation; a teacher workbook; and additional printed material. Science teachers may qualify for the use of the disk by attending one of the many workshops sponsored by NASA's Space Science Education Specialists scheduled during the year at different locations throughout the U.S.
Science Teachers and Students
* Math Competition: MATHCOUNTS
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8388
MATHCOUNTS is an annual math competition for 7th and 8th grade students that brings a number of organizations together, including NASA and the U.S. Department of Education, to promote and reward excellence in mathematics. Competition begins each September with a qualifying test, and those who qualify are then coached by their teachers for the regional competition in February, the State competition in April, and the national competition in May in Washington, DC.
Science Teachers and Students
* Mathematics Education
Center for the Learning and Teaching of Mathematics
Wisconsin Center for Education Research
University of Wisconsin at Madison
1025 West Johnson St.
Madison, WI 53706 (608) 263-4285
Major research areas include cognitively guided instruction in mathematics education; learning and instruction of algebra, early arithmetic, geometry, and rational numbers; mathematics curriculum study; and the assessment of mathematics.
Science Teachers and Students
* NASA Education Workshops for Elementary
School Teachers (NEWEST)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
NEWEST is for elementary school teachers (grades 1-6) in all disciplines. Selected teachers are awarded a two-week, expense-paid workshop at a NASA field center, with each center hosting about 20 teachers. The workshops vary from center to center. Although all focus on current NASA programs, each center conducts activities unique to its work. During their stay, teachers meet with scientists, technicians, and educational specialists. Teachers are instructed how to apply their experiences to their elementary curriculum.
Science Teachers and Students
* NASA Education Workshop for Math and
Science Teachers (NEWMAST)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE, NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
NEWMAST makes awards to math, science, and technology teachers in grades 7-12 with a two week, expense-paid workshop at a NASA field center each year. Applications must be submitted in the winter, and the winners are announced in the spring. Teachers are chosen on the basis of educational background, teaching experience, recommendations, personal and professional goals, and an essay explaining how selection for NEWMAST will benefit the applicant's students, colleagues, and community.
Science Teachers and Students
* NASA Report To Educators
Distribution Officer
Mail Code XEP
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8380
This report, a free quarterly prepared for more than 100,000 members of the educational community, contains educational information, including information on technology spinoffs, new publications and resource materials, conferences, and ongoing programs and competitions.
Science Teachers and Students
* Resident Environmental Education
Environmental/Energy Education
Land Between The Lakes
Resource and Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
Golden Pond, KY 42231 (502) 924-1606
The Youth Station and Brandon Spring at Land Between The Lakes operates the residential education program to promote better environmental understanding, aesthetic appreciation, and man's place in nature. These dorm-style activity areas are open year-round and accommodate kindergarten through college-level groups. Groups are welcome to carry out their own programs, or the staff can help in developing them. Activities include canoeing, pond studies, and nature walks. With Murray (Kentucky) State University Center for Environmental Education, the staff provides additional workshops for area teachers and in-service students.
Science Teachers and Students
* Resident Research Associate Program
University Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEU
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8344
This program gives postdoctoral scientists and engineers an opportunity to perform research at specified NASA field centers, working full time on the research that their award is based on. They must be in residence at the sponsoring field center during the entire associateship. Awardees must hold a PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in U.S. academic circles as equivalent to the PhD, and must also demonstrate superior ability for creative research.
Science Teachers and Students
* Satellite Videoconferences
Video Conference Coordinator
NASA Aerospace Education Services Program
Oklahoma State University
300 N. Cordell
Stillwater, OK 74078 (405) 744-7015
Educational Technology Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8388
During the school year, a series of educational programs is delivered by satellite to teachers across the country. The content of each videoconference varies, but all cover aeronautics or space science topics of interest to the educational community. Past topics have included the Hubble Space Telescope, the Freedom Space Station, and the Space Shuttle program. The broadcasts are interactive; a number is flashed across the bottom of the screen, and viewers can call collect to ask questions or take part in a discussion.
Science Teachers and Students
* Science and Engineering Fairs
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE, NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
NASA takes part in the International Science and Engineering Fair for high school students by awarding certificates of merit at the regional and state levels of competition, and sending a team of judges to the international fair, where they select up to 12 students to receive an expense-paid trip with their teachers to a NASA field center. Local science fairs that are not affiliated with the international fair can take part in NASA's award system by requesting information from the field center serving their geographical area.
Science Teachers and Students
* Science Education
National Center for Improving Science Education
The Network, Inc.
290 South Main St.
Andover, MA 01810 (508) 470-1080
Washington DC Office
1920 L St., NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 467-0652
Major research areas include the assessment of science; science curriculum study; and science instruction study.
Science Teachers and Students
* Science, Mathematics, and Environmental
Education Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Science, Mathematics,
and Environmental Education
Ohio State University
1200 Chambers Rd., Room 310
Columbus, OH 43212-1792 (614) 292-6717
Subject areas cover science, mathematics, environmental, and engineering education at all levels, and within these broad subject areas, the following topics: development of curriculum and instructional materials; teachers and teacher education; learning theory/outcomes (including the impact of such factors as interest level, intelligence, values, and concept development upon learning in these fields); education programs; research and evaluative studies; media applications; and computer applications.
Science Teachers and Students
* Science, Technology, and Social Science Data Base
General Reading Rooms
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5522
The Science, Technology, and Social Science Database is a computerized directory of more than 14,000 organizations or individuals who will provide information to the general public on topics primarily in science, technology, and the social sciences. Citations generally contain the name of the organization or person, mailing address, telephone number, areas of interest, special collections, publications, and special services.
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Science Teachers and Students
* Space Camp
Space and Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base (800) 63-SPACE
Huntsville, AL 35807-0680 (205) 837-3400
Space Camp and Space Academy, sponsored by the Space and Rocket Center, give both children and adults an opportunity to take part in mission-oriented programs similar to an actual space mission. Participants spend from three to ten days learning about the principles of rocketry and living in space, and then go through a simulated mission. Prices range from $400 to $800, depending on the program and age of the participant.
Science Teachers and Students
* Space Education Resource Center
U.S. Space Foundation
1525 Vapor Trail
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (719) 550-1000
The U.S. Space Foundation serves as a national resource for research and educational information on all aspects of space. The foundation has developed or assisted other organizations and individuals in developing space-related educational materials and offering teacher workshops. The staff is also available for classroom visits.
Science Teachers and Students
* Space-Exposed Experiment Developed for Students
(SEEDS)
Elementary and Secondary Programs
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEO
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-2995
In 1984, 65 pounds of tomato seeds were put aboard a passive satellite launched aboard the Space Shuttle. The plan calls for the seeds to be retrieved in November 1989 and then made available, along with control seeds, to teachers who requested participation in the program. The students will then germinate the two groups of seeds and determine the effects, if any, of long-term exposure to radiation and other conditions in space. As the retrieval date nears, NASA plans to contact those on the list to receive seeds to verify that they still want to participate. But because of cancellations, teachers not on the original list are encouraged to continue to request the seeds.
Science Teachers and Students
* Spacelink
Spacelink Administrator
Marshall Space Flight Center
Mail Code CA-20
Huntsville, AL 35807 (205) 544-6527
Spacelink is an information access system that allows individuals to log on and receive news about current NASA programs and activities and other space-related information, including historical and astronaut data, lesson plans and classroom activities, and even entire publications, such as the Aerospace Software Directory and Educational Publications Directory. Although primarily intended as a resource for teachers, anyone with a personal computer and modem can access the network. The only charge is the cost of the long distance phone call. The first time you access the network, you identify yourself as a new user and are then given a hands-on guide to the use of the network. Spacelink is menu-driven and self-explanatory, so even novice computer users should experience no major difficulties.
Science Teachers and Students
* Space Museum Education Programs
Office of Education, P-700
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 786-2106
The National Air and Space Museum offers a wide variety of educational activities, including making personnel available for teacher workshops, assistance in preparing resource materials, and making many of its resource materials available in the museum's Education Resource Center. The museum also offers teacher workshops year-round and produces classroom activities and materials for use in conjunction with a planned trip to the museum or as enrichment materials.
Science Teachers and Students
* Space Orientation Course for Educators
Space and Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base (800) 63-SPACE
Huntsville, AL 35807-0680 (205) 837-3400
This orientation course for educators is a five-day program that introduces educators to space-related topics and shows them how to incorporate what they learn there into classroom activities.
Science Teachers and Students
* Space Science Student Involvement Program
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
The Space Science Student Involvement Program (SSIP), an annual program that involves students in creating experiments, art, and newspaper articles in areas of interest to NASA, honors outstanding student work through awarding various prizes, but the awards are secondary to participation in classroom activities. Students complete in five categories, some of which are broken down into separate competitions for different grade levels. Depending on the category, winners receive expense-paid trips to NASA field centers or national science symposia, and cash awards. What follows is a listing of the different categories for competition:
Space Station Proposal: for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. The entry must be a proposal for an experiment that theoretically can be performed on the Space Station. Although experiments do not have to be constructed or performed, they should demonstrate their value and applicability to space.
National Aerospace Internship: Zero-Gravity Research Facility Proposal: Open to students in grades 9-12. Students propose experiments that theoretically can be tested in the Zero-Gravity Research Facility at Lewis Research Center.
National Aerospace Internship: Wind Tunnel Proposal: Open to students in grades 10-12. Students propose experiments that theoretically can be tested in the Wind Tunnel at Langley Research Center.
School Newspaper Competition: Open to students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. Students submit a promotional advertisement or article about SSIP that was published in their school newspaper.
National Juried Art Competition: Mars Settlement: Open to students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. Students research and illustrate their concept of the first settlement on Mars which can accommodate 10 people, illustrate life support and transportation, and be accompanied by an explanatory paragraph.
Science Teachers and Students
* Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
University Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEU
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8344
This fellowship program gives faculty fellows in various academic disciplines the opportunity to use NASA field centers to perform research. Those selected spend 10 weeks at a field center and received a stipend. The program is open to U.S. citizens with teaching or research appointments in universities or colleges; priority is given to applicants with two years of experience, and most have doctorate degrees and carry an academic title of assistant, associate, or full professor. About 200 fellowships are awarded each year.
Science Teachers and Students
* Summer High School Apprentice
Research Program (SHARP)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mail Code XEE
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
SHARP provides an opportunity for targeted underrepresented minority students in grades 10-12 who live within commuting distance of a participating NASA field center to take part in an eight-week, paid apprenticeship, where they work directly with NASA scientists or engineers. Interested students submit an application and references from a school administrator, teacher, or guidance counselor. Chosen students work with scientists or engineers whose work is related to his or her career aspirations, which may include computers, research, navigation, or guidance systems.
Science Teachers and Students
* Teacher-In-Space Program
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE
NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
As part of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, 100 education ambassadors from the NASA space program travel across the country, spreading the word about the education opportunities and programs from NASA. This program does not, however, take applications from teachers who wish to travel in space. For more information on NASA ambassadors, contact this office.
Science Teachers and Students
* Teacher Resource Centers (TRC)
Educational Affairs Division
Office of External Relations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-1110
These resource centers contain a wealth of information for educators interested in space- and science-related material: publications, reference books, slides, audio cassettes, video cassettes, telelecture programs, computer programs, lesson plans and activities, and lists of publications available from government and nongovernment sources. Much of the material is free. In the case of media such as videocassettes, however, educators are asked to supply their own media; copying facilities are available at all field centers. What follows is a list of the TRCs and the regions they serve:
Ames Research Center, Teacher Resource Center, Mail Stop 204-7, Moffett Field, CA 94035; (415) 694-6077. Areas served: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Teacher Resource Center, JPL Educational Outreach, Mail Stop CS-530, Pasadena, CA 91109; (818) 354-6916. Areas served: Same as Ames Research Center above.
John F. Kennedy Space Center, Educator Resource Library, Mail Stop ERL, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899; (305) 867-4090. Areas served: Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Langley Research Center, Teacher Resource Center, Mail Stop 146, Hampton, VA 23665-5225; (804) 865-4468/3017. Areas served: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Teacher Resource Center, Mail Stop AP-4, Houston, TX 77058; (513) 483-8696. Areas served: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
John C. Stennis Space Center, Teacher Resource Center, Building 1200, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529; (601) 688-3338. Area served: Mississippi.
Goddard Space Flight Center, Teacher Resource Laboratory, Mail Stop 130.3, Greenbelt, MD 20771; (301) 286-8570. Area served: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Lewis Research Center, Teacher Resource Center, Mail Stop 8-1, Cleveland, OH 44135; (216) 433-2016/2017. Areas served: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama Space and Rocket Center, NASA Teacher Resource Center, Huntsville, AL 35807; (205) 544-5812. Areas served: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Science Teachers and Students
* Teacher Resource Network
Educational Affairs Division
Office of External Relations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-1110
To make information available to the educational community, NASA has created the Teacher Resource Network made up of Teacher Resource Centers, Regional Teacher Resource Centers, and the Central Operation of Resources for Educators.
Science Teachers and Students
* Teacher Workshops
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE, NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
Aerospace Education Services Program (AESP) specialists conduct workshops for teachers each summer at NASA field centers, elementary and secondary schools, and on college campuses. Workshops cover astronomy, aeronautics, life in space, principles of rocketry, Earth sciences, and remote sensing. A typical workshop includes how-to and hands-on activities to help teachers incorporate what they learn into classroom activities and programs to supplement existing curricula.
Science Teachers and Students
* Teaching Materials for Geology
Geologic Inquiries Group
U.S. Geological Survey
907 National Center
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4383
Packets of geological teaching aids for different grade levels and geographic location are available from the Geologic Inquiries Group and from the Earth Science Information Centers listed elsewhere in this book. These packets include lists of reference materials, various maps and map indexes, and a selection of general interest publications. Requests for teachers packets should be sent on school letterhead, indicating the grade level and subject of interest.
Science Teachers and Students
* Urban Community Enrichment Program (UCEP)
Elementary and Secondary Programs Branch
Educational Affairs Division
Mail Code XEE, NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546 (202) 453-8386
UCEP is specifically targeted toward middle-school students in urban areas with high percentages of minorities. NASA specialists will meet with school representatives to formulate a custom-tailored program to fit the school's needs. Typically a program begins with teacher orientation workshops followed by assemblies, a series of student workshops, and classroom visits. In the classroom, NASA specialists work with students on various hands-on activities, such as building rockets or airplanes or learning about how information is transmitted from space back to Earth.
Science Teachers and Students
Innovation and Trends
* Appalachia Education Research Center
Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Inc.
1030 Quarrier St.
P.O. Box 1348
Charleston, WV 25325 (304) 347-0400
Major activity areas include classroom instruction, school governance and administration, policy and planning, professional preparation and research, regional liaison center, school service center, and rural and small schools. States served: Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Innovation and Trends
* Arts Education Research and Testing
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
College of Applied and Fine Arts
105 Davenport House
809 South Wright St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6219 (217) 333-2186
Major research areas include the development and validation of standardized achievement tests in the area of artistic processes and techniques in art history; national study on literacy and art education; role of music in general education; status surveys in art, visual, dance and drama in the elementary and secondary schools; drama/theatre, visual and dance; influence on culture condition on the learning of arts; development of computer assisted testing (music education); design of studies in dance; designs of studies in theatre; status survey of music education in elementary and secondary schools; and arts education field work: and observational studies.
Innovation and Trends
* Congressional Technology Assessment Fellowships
Congressional Fellowships
Personnel Office
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)
Congress of the United States
Washington, DC 20510
OTA awards up to six fellowships each year, providing an opportunity for individuals of demonstrated outstanding ability to gain a better understanding of science and technology issues facing Congress, along with the ways in which Congress establishes national policy related to these issues. Applications must be received by January 31. Stipends range from $28,000 to $55,000, depending upon background and experience. For further information, write this office.
Innovation and Trends
* Document Reproduction of Education Research
ERIC Document Reproduction Service
Computer Mirofilm Corporation
3900 Wheeler Ave. (703) 823-0500
Alexandria, VA 22304-5110 (800) 227-3742
This service is responsible for microfilming the ERIC documents announced in Resources in Education. Once microfilmed, the RIE documents can be purchased as either microfiche or paper reproductions by simply calling EDRS. You can expect to receive your requests within 3 to 5 working days. EDRS supplies more than 1 million microfiche each month to over 750 locations around the world.
Innovation and Trends
* Educational Abstracts Journal
Resources in Education (RIE)
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402-9371 (202) 783-3238
Published for the U.S. Department of Education in twelve monthly issues, Resources in Education, a monthly abstract journal of ERIC, covers the document literature of education. It is indexed by subject institution, personal author, and publication type. A year's subscription to the journal is $66, and the semi-annual index is $20 per year.
Innovation and Trends
* Education and Employment
National Center on Education and Employment
Teachers College
Columbia University, Box 174
New York, NY 10027 (212) 678-3091
Major research areas include education and the labor market; the role of family background, school characteristics, and school curriculum in the link between education and labor market outcomes; youth participation in job training and labor market outcomes; knowledge acquisition at work; and community-based planning for work-related education.
Innovation and Trends
* Educational Institutions Providing the ERIC System
ERIC Processing and Reference Facility
2440 Research Blvd., Suite 550
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 590-1420
The free Directory of ERIC Information Service Providers lists all of the service providers, primarily colleges and universities, within the ERIC system according to geographical region. It includes organizations that provide computerized searches of the ERIC database, that have sizeable collections of ERIC microfiche, and that subscribe to and collect the various ERIC publications.
Innovation and Trends
* Education Reform and Policy Research
Center for Policy Research in Education
The Eagleton Institute of Politics Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Wood Lawn--Neilson Campus
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (201) 828-3872
Major research areas include curriculum and student standards, teacher policies, indicators and monitoring, new roles and responsibilities; and evolution of reform.
Innovation and Trends
* Educational Research and Databases
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
Room 20E
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 523-3267
This center holds a variety of records pertaining to educational research, including data from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Education, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, as well as other government agencies. Some of the data consists of basic skills test scores, teacher questionnaires, and principal questionnaires.
Innovation and Trends
* Educational Resources Information Center
(ERIC) Clearinghouses
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6088
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a national education information system responsible for developing, maintaining, and providing access to the world's largest education research database. The ERIC system includes a network of clearinghouses, each of which acquires and reviews documents and prepared indexes and abstracts, which are then entered into the ERIC database, which contains over 650,000 abstracts. ERIC is made available to a wide variety of users through multiple means, including microfiche collections (available in over 700 libraries around the world) and through vendor-provided online and compact disk-read only memory (CD-ROM) searching. Periodic reports, digests, and other documents are prepared by the clearinghouses, each of which covers education research and practice in an assigned topic area. Each clearinghouse also provides a variety of user services, including training, and responds to numerous requests for information. A Pocket Guide to ERIC and All About ERIC are available free of charge from this office to clarify the activities of the ERIC system.
Innovation and Trends
* Educational Technology
Educational Technology Center
Harvard Graduate School of Education
337 Gutman Library
6 Appian Way
Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-9373
Major research areas include mathematics, science, computer education, and new technologies.
Innovation and Trends
* Education Technologies
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6936
New curriculum requirements, shortages of qualified teachers in some subjects, sparse student enrollment in some regions, and rising costs for educational services contribute to an increasing need for effective methods for providing instruction. OTA is currently studying these problems and the various technological options, their costs, effectiveness, and tradeoffs, in the K-12 school setting. Contact Linda Roberts, the project director, for more information.
Innovation and Trends
* Far West Educational Research and Development
Far West Laboratory for Educational Research
and Development
1855 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 565-3000
Major activity areas include teaching and learning, improving organizational effectiveness, professional preparation and development, students at risk, Center for Educational Policy, Southern Service Center, rural and small schools, planning and evaluation, and publication services. States served: Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Innovation and Trends
* Grants and Contracts Service
Office of Management
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave.
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2804
This office publishes the pamphlet, GCMS: Grants and Contracts Management System, which gives you over-all information about the on-line information system which monitors the educational grant and procurement contract awards of the U.S. Department of Education. It also contains a telephone list of contacts within the system to call for information and inquiries on the status of your application. For information concerning GCMS, contact the Director, Management Support Division, Grants and Contracts Service, (202) 732-2773.
Innovation and Trends
* Guidelines for Publishing Educational Material with
ERIC
ERIC Educational Resources Information Center
2440 Research Boulevard, Suite 550
Rockville, MD 20850-3238
This free pamphlet outlines the types of documents suitable for ERIC publication and the procedure for submitting the documents to ERIC.
Innovation and Trends
* Guide to the Department of Education Office
of Educational Research and Improvement
America's Education Fact Finder
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208
The Guide is free pamphlet is an overview of the functions of the Office of Educational Research and Development. It also contains important phone numbers to call for specific projects within the department, including Research, Library Programs, and Information Services.
Innovation and Trends
* Information Resources Clearinghouse
ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources
Syracuse University School of Education
030 Huntington Hall
150 Marshall St.
Syracuse, NY 13244-2340 (315) 443-3640
Subject areas cover educational technology and library and information science at all levels. This includes instructional design, development and evaluation with emphasis on educational technology, along with the media of educational communication; computers and microcomputers, telecommunications (cable, broadcast, satellite); and audio and video recordings, film and other audiovisual materials, as they pertain to teaching and learning. Within library and information science, the focus is on the operation and management of information services for education-related organizations. All aspects of information technology related to education are considered within this scope.
Innovation and Trends
* Language Education and Research
Center for Language Education and Research
University of California
1100 Glendon Ave., Suite 1740
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (213) 206-1486
Major research areas include academic knowledge base; professional development of the language educator; improvement of content of curricula and programs; linguistic and metalinguistic underpinnings of academic learning; second language instructional programs; language attrition; relations across linguistic minority programs; and second language programs.
Innovation and Trends
* Languages and Linguistics Education Information
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics
Center for Applied Linguistics
1118 22nd St., NW
Washington, DC 20037-0037 (202) 429-9551
Subject areas cover languages and language sciences; theoretical and applied linguistics; all areas of foreign language, second language and linguistics pedagogy, or methodology; psycholinguistics and the psychology of language learning; cultural and intercultural context of languages; application of linguistics in language teaching; bilingualism and bilingual education; sociolinguistics; study abroad and international exchanges; teacher training and qualifications specific to the teaching of a foreign language and second language; commonly and uncommonly taught languages, including English as a second language; and related curriculum developments and problems.
Innovation and Trends
* Leadership in Education
Center for School Leadership
Graduate School of Education
Harvard University
Monroe C. Guttman Library
Appian Way
Cambridge, MA 02138-3704 (617) 495-3575
Major research areas ask the following: What is good school leadership? How does good school leadership come about? What will good school leadership mean in the future?
Innovation and Trends
* Learning Skills
Center for the Study of Learning
Learning, Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
3939 O'Hara St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (412) 624-7485
Major research areas include mathematics, science, social studies learning, and learning skills.
Innovation and Trends
* Midwest Regional Education Research Lab
Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory
Denver Office: 12500 East Iliff, Suite 201
Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 337-0990
Kansas City Office: 4709 Belleview Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 756-2401
Their major activities are to foster regional communication and networks; distribute information, and provide technical assistance to improve educational practice; strengthen the region's capacity to design and implement policies that support school improvement; develop databases on economic, social, political, and educational trends in the region; develop new resources aimed at improving education for students most in need; and rural and small schools. States served: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Innovation and Trends
* National Longitudinal Study
National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88)
National Opinion Research Center
1155 East 60th St.
Chicago, IL 60637 (312) 702-8998
NELS:88 is a longitudinal study that begins with a survey in 1988 of eighth grade students, their schools, teachers, and their parents. This study will track the critical transitions experienced by young adults as they progress through junior high school, high school, and postsecondary education into the world of work. This study will yield policy-relevant information about such topics as high school effectiveness, discipline, homework, coursetaking patterns, cognitive ability, dropouts, private schools, vocational education, special education, instruction for limited-English-speaking students, postsecondary access and choice, student financial assistance, employment during high school and college, transfer behaviors, vocational training, on-the-job training, labor force participation, employment stability, family formation, and graduate/professional training. Conducted every two years, published information concerning the survey is available in June of the year following the actual survey. For information on how to obtain the results of the survey, contact the Center for Education Statistics, Elementary/Secondary Outcomes Division, (202) 357-6777.
Innovation and Trends
* North Central Region Lab
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
295 Emroy Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126 (312) 941-7677
Major activity areas include improving student performance, strengthening the quality of instruction, developing the education professions, and rural and small schools. States served: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Innovation and Trends
* Northeast Education Research Lab
Regional Laboratory for Educational Improvement
of the Northeast and Islands
290 South Main St.
Andover, MA 01810 (508) 470-0098
Major activity areas include leadership for school improvement, teacher development, public policy for school improvement, at-risk youth, rural and small schools, and program governance and support. Areas served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Innovation and Trends
* Northwest Regional Lab
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
101 S.W. Main St.
Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204 (503) 275-9500
Major activity areas include evaluation assessment, cultural understanding, and equity; business and human resource agencies; professional development, rural and small schools, school improvement; and technology. Other Laboratory Programs include education and work; evaluation and assessment; institutional development and communication; literacy and language; planning and service coordination; R&D for Indian education; school improvement program; technology program; and the Western Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities. Areas served: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Innovation and Trends
* Regional Educational Laboratories Programs
For the Improvement of Practice
Educational Networks Division
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6186
This office funds nine regional laboratories which carry out applied research, development, and technical assistance for educators, parents, and decisionmakers in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Basin Region. Each laboratory serves a geographic region and is governed by an independent board of directors. Those listed here are under a five-year contract through November 30, 1990. These laboratories plan programs through an ongoing assessment of regional needs, a knowledge of the current trends in research practice, and interaction with the many other agencies and institutions that assist communities and schools with educational improvement. Improving schools and classrooms is the goal of the laboratories, a goal they carry out through a common set of five tasks or functions:
Working with other regional organizations to apply research and improve schools. Partner organizations include state departments of education, intermediate school districts and intradistrict collaboratives, universities, colleges, and state associations of educators and parents;
Assisting state-level policymakers on the implications of educational research and practice for policies and programs;
Conducting applied research and developing materials, programs, and publications that support the mission of school and classroom improvement;
Collaborating with other laboratories, research centers, and national associations to extend and enhance related research and development; and
Developing effective internal management, governance, planning, and self-evaluation, as well as reviewing regional needs and developments.
Innovation and Trends
* Research and Development Centers Nationwide
National Research and Development Centers
Office of Educational Research and Development
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6079
These university-based centers focus research on topics of national significance to educational policy and practice. Each center works in a defined field on a multi-year (and usually multi-disciplinary) program of research and development. Each center's role is to: 1) exercise leadership in its mission area; 2) conduct programmatic research and development; 3) attract the sustained attention of the best researchers to education problems; 4) create a long-term interaction between researchers and educators; 5) participate in a network for collaborative exchange in the education community; and 6) engage in an information distribution program.
Innovation and Trends
* Research for Better Schools
Research for Better Schools
444 North Third St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 574-9300
Major activity areas include institutional development, cooperative school improvement, state leadership assistance, applied research, products for special populations, national networking, and rural and small schools. Areas served: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Innovation and Trends
* Southeastern Education Research Lab
Southeastern Educational Improvement Laboratory
P.O. Box 12746
200 Park Offices, Suite 204
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2746 (919) 549-8216
Major activity areas include improving writing, math, and leadership skills; making effective use of technology; state policy and educational reform; the teaching profession; dropout prevention; and rural and small schools. States served: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Innovation and Trends
* Southwest Regional Education Research Lab
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
211 East Seventh St.
Austin, TX 78701 (512) 476-6861
Major activity areas include improving teacher and administrator performance, improving school and classroom productivity, facilitating student achievement, information services for education decisionmakers, and rural and small schools. States served: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Innovation and Trends
* Statistics and Information
Office of Educational Research and
Improvement Information Services
555 New Jersey Ave., NW (800) 424-1616
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 626-9854
This office is staffed with statisticians and education information specialists who can answer your questions about education statistics, research, technology, and practice, particularly as they related to programs in OERI. Information Services sells education data on tape and runs special tabulations against OERI databases. A free pamphlet, America's Education Fact Finder: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, lists important phone numbers and describes the major areas of OERI services.
Innovation and Trends
* Technology in Education
Center for Technology in Education
Bank St. College of Education
610 West 112th St.
New York, NY 10025 (212) 663-7200
Major research areas include integrating technology into learning and instruction; assessing learning; linking reform and restructuring to learning and technology; and adapting and designing advanced technologies.
Innovation and Trends
Money for Teachers and Schools
Grants from the federal government are available not only to educators and faculty, but to universities and other educational institutions. In addition to the money programs identified here for medical school and other fields, more grants are listed in the Careers and Workplace Chapter. The information is taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the official reference number listed in this catalog. Contact the office listed below the title for details.
low the title for details.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Post-Baccalaureate Facility Fellowships
(Faculty Fellowships) 13.147
Anastasia Buchanan, Division of Nursing
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 5C-13, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5763
To provide grants to eligible schools of nursing to: investigate cost-effective alternatives to traditional health care modalities; examine nursing interventions that result in positive outcomes in health status; address other areas of nursing practice. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,079,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for Two Year Programs of Schools of Medicine
or Osteopathy (Two Year Schools) 13.149
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director, Division of Medicine
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 4C-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To maintain and improve schools which provide the first or last two years of education leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~211,600.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for Faculty Training Projects in Geriatric
Medicine and Dentistry (Geriatric Fellowships) 13.156
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director, Division of Medicine
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 4C-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To assist in the operation of postdoctoral training preparing current and future faculty for leadership roles in geriatric medicine and dentistry. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,491,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Excellence in Minority Health Education and
Care (Centers for Excellence) 13.157
Grants Management Officer
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 8C-22, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2100
To strengthen the national capacity to train minority students in the health professions; and to support the health professions schools which have trained a significant number of the nation's minority health professionals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,459,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Capitation Grants for Schools of Public
Health (Capitation Grants) 13.339
John R. Westcott, Grants Management Officer
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8C-22
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6880
To provide financial assistance to accredited schools of public health which meed requirements for sustaining total full-time equivalent student enrollment levels. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,698,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Nurse Training Improvement - Special Projects (Special
Projects, Grants and Contracts for Improvement in
Nurse Training) 13.359
Dr. Mary Hill, Division of Nursing
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6193
To help schools of nursing and other institutions improve the quality and availability of nursing education through projects for specified purposes such as providing continuing education for nurses, demonstrating improved geriatric training, increasing nursing personnel in rural areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,970,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) 13.375
Director, Minority Biomedical Research Support
Program Branch
Division of Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6745
To address the lack of representation of minorities in biomedical research by increasing the pool of minorities pursing research careers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~28,147,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* Cancer Research Manpower 13.398
Dr. Vincent J. Cairoli, Chief
Cancer Training Branch
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
National Cancer Institute EPN/232B
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8580
To make available support for nonprofit institutions interested in providing biomedical training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in basic and clinical research to support important areas of the National Cancer Program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~41,781,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Administration on Developmental Disabilities -
University Affiliated Programs 13.632
Program Development Division
Office of Human Development Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (301) 245-1961
To defray the cost of administration and operation of programs that provide interdisciplinary training for personnel concerned with developmental disabilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,570,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Child Welfare Services Training Grants 13.648
Director, Program Support Division
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7820
To develop and maintain an adequate supply of qualified and trained personnel for the field of services to children and their families, and to improve educational programs and resources for preparing personnel for this field. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,696,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Special Programs for the Aging - Title IV - Training
Research and Discretionary Projects and Programs
13.668
Mike Suzuki, Associate Commissioner
Office of Program Development
Administration on Aging, DHHS
Washington, DC 2021 (202) 245-0442
To provide adequately trained personnel in the field of aging, improve knowledge of the problems and needs of the elderly, and to demonstrate better ways of improving the quality of life for elderly. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~24,173,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Health Careers Opportunity Program 13.822
Grants Management Officer
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 8C-22
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6857
To identify, recruit, and select individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds for education and training in a health or allied health professions school. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,692,037.
$1,47
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) 13.824
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine HRSA, PHS
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To improve the distribution, supply, quality, utilization, and efficiency of health personnel in the health service delivery system and for the purpose of increasing the regionalization of educational responsibilities of health professions schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,527,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Medical Library Assistance 13.879
Dr. Jeanne Brand, Extramural Programs
National Library of Medicine
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6131
To improve health information services by providing funds to train professional personnel, strengthen library and information services, support biomedical publication, and conduct research in information science and in medical information. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,551,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) 13.880
Edward Blynum, Program Director (MARC Program)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7941
To assist minority institutions to train greater numbers of scientist and teachers in health related fields. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,053,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for Physician Assistant Training Program
(Physical Assistant Training Program) 13.886
Dr.Donald Weaver, Director, Division of Medicine
Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, PHS, DHHS
Parklawn Bldg., Room 4C-25
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To enable public or nonprofit private health or educational entities to meet the cost of projects to plan, develop and operate programs for the training of physicians assistants. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~452,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Resource and Manpower Development in the
Environmental Health Sciences (Core Centers and
Research Training Program) 13.894
Director
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-7723
To provide long-term, stable support for broadly based multidisciplinary research and training on environmental health problems in Environmental Health Sciences Center. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~25,303,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for Faculty Development in Family Medicine
13.895
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine, HRSA, PHS
Room 4C-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To increase the supply of physician faculty available to teach in family medicine programs and to enhance the pedagogical skills of faculty presently teaching in family medicine. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,757,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Residency Training and Advanced Education in
the General Practice of Dentistry 13.897
Richard G. Weaver, Dental Health Branch
Division of Assoc. and Dental Health Professions
HRSA, PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6837
To assist schools of dentistry and institutions conducting post-graduate dental training in defraying the costs of projects to plan, develop, and operate an approved residency or advanced educational program in the general practice of dentistry. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,691,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Health Promotion 13.900
Deputy Director
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 2132, 330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-7611
To engage national membership organizations from various sectors as a means of expanding and coordinating health promotion efforts. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~363,080.
$1,47
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for Faculty Development in General Internal
Medicine and/or General Pediatrics (GIM/GP Faculty
Development) 13.900
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine, HRSA, PHS
Room 4C-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To promote the development of faculty skills in physicians (full-time, part-time, volunteer, fellows and/or residents) who are currently teaching or who plan teaching careers in general internal medicine and/or general pediatrics training programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,633,703.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for the Training of Health Professions
in Geriatrics 13.969
Mr. William Koenig
HRSA, PHS
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6887
To develop regional resource centers focused on strengthening multidisciplinary training of health professionals in geriatric health care. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,382,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Health Professions Recruitment Program for
Indians (Recruitment Program) 13.970
Division of Grants and Contracts
Grants Management Branch
Indian Health Service, PHS, DHHS
Room 6A-33, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5204
To identify Indians with a potential for education or training in the health professions and to encourage and assist them to enroll in health or allied health professional schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~600,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Grants for Establishment of Departments of Family
Medicine (Family Medicine Departments) 13.984
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine, BHPR, HRSA, PHS
Room 4C-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To assist in establishing, maintaining or improving family medicine academic administrative units to provide clinical instruction in family medicine in order that these units are comparable in status, faculty and curriculum to those other clinical units at the applying school. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,235,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Airway Science (AWS) 20.107
Office of Training and Higher Education, ANT 30
Federal Aviation Administration
400 7th St., SW, Plaza Room PL-10
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-7003
To assist recognized colleges and/or universities in the need for facilities and equipment for Airway Science (AWS) curriculum students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,000,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* State Marine Schools 20.806
Bruce J. Carlton, Director
Office of Maritime Labor and Training
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5755
To train merchant marine officers in state marine schools. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~27,576,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Arts - Arts in Education 45.003
Dr. Warren Newman
Arts in Education Program
Room 602, National Endowment for the Arts
The Nancy Hanks Center
1100 Penn. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5797
To encourage state and local arts agencies to develop long-term strategies in assisting appropriate state and local education authorities to establish the arts as basic in education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,600,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities - Summer Seminars for
College Teachers 45.116
Summer Seminars for College Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0463
To provide opportunities for teachers in five, four, and two-year colleges; for scholars employed in libraries, museums, historical associations, and other humanities institution to work during the summer in their areas of interest under the direction of distinguished scholars at institutions with library resources suitable for advanced study and research. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,780,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities - Summer Stipends 45.121
Division of Fellowships and Seminars, Summer Stipends
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0466
To provide support for individual faculty and staff members at universities and two-year and four-year colleges and for others who have made or have demonstrated promise of making significant contributions to the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~800,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities-Elementary and
Secondary Education in the Humanities 45.127
Elementary and Secondary Education in the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0377
To increase the effectiveness of humanities teaching in our nation's elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,344,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities-Fellowships for
University Teachers 45.142
Fellowships for University Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0466
To provide time for uninterrupted study and research to university teachers, and faculty members of postgraduate professional schools who can make significant contributions to thought and knowledge in the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,165,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships for College
Teachers and Independent Scholars 45.143
Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars
Division of Fellowships and Seminars, Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0466
To provide opportunities for college teachers and independent scholars to pursue independent study and research that will enhance their capacities as teachers, scholars, or interpreters of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,390,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities-Reference Materials/Tools
45.145
Division of Research Programs
Reference Materials/Tools
Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0358
To fund, wholly or partially projects which create research tools important for scholarly research. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,615,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities-Higher Education in
the Humanities 45.150
Higher Education in the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0380
To assist institutions of higher education in their efforts to improve the teaching of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,344,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities-Summer Seminars for
School Teachers 45.151
Summer Seminars for School Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0463
To provide opportunities for school teachers to work during the summer under the direction of a distinguished teacher and active scholar at colleges and universities throughout the country, studying seminal works in the humanities in a systematic and thorough way. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,725,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Promotion of the Humanities - Travel to Collections
(Travel to Collections) 45.152
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
Travel to Collections
Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0463
To advance basic research in the humanities by enabling American scholars to travel to use the research collections of libraries, archives, museums or other research repositories to consult research materials which are of fundamental importance for the progress of scholarly work. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~300,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* NEH/Reader's Digest Teacher Scholar Program 45.154
Elementary and Secondary Education in the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0377
To increase the effectiveness of humanities teaching in our nation's elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,500,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Teacher Preparation and Enhancement 47.066
Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement
National Science Foundation
1800 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 573-7073
To attract highly talented men and women to elementary, middle/junior high and secondary school science and mathematics teaching careers, to improve preservice teacher preparation programs to develop teachers capabilities in these critical areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~63,525,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Materials Development, Research, and Informal
Science Education 47.067
Materials Development, Research, and Informal
Science Education
National Science Foundation
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-7452
To expand the knowledge base and to provide new and improved models and materials resources needed to increase the quality of and continuously renew, the Nation's precollege education system in mathematics, science and technology. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~44,002,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Studies and Program Assessment 47.068
Office of Studies and Program Assessment
National Science Foundation
1800 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20500 (202) 357-7425
To serve a major role in policy formulation to improve and strengthen science and engineering education in the U.S. and to provide support for leadership efforts of the Foundation in science in engineering education activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,500,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Research Initiation and Improvement 47.069
Division of Research Initiation and Improvement
National Science Foundation
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-7552
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~23,043,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Undergraduate Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Education 47.071
Division of Undergraduate Science
Engineering and Mathematics Education
National Science Foundation
Room 6739
2800 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20500 (202) 357-7051
To assist college and universities to achieve and maintain strong, high quality undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics instructional programs for all of their students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~28,000,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Air Pollution Control Manpower Training 66.003
Environmental Protection Agency
Grants Administration Division, PM 216
Washington, DC 20460
To develop career-oriented personnel qualified to work in pollution abatement and control. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~400,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Air Pollution Control - Technical Training 66.006
Betsy Dodson
Air Pollution Training Institute, EPA
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-2401
To provide technical training to personnel from state and local air pollution control agencies. Types of assistance: training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~241,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Gallery of Art Extension Services 68.001
Department of Extension Programs
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 737-4215
To provide educational material on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions free of charge except for transportation costs, to schools, colleges, and libraries across the Nation. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~698,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* University-Laboratory Cooperative Program 81.004
Larry L. Barker
Division of University and Industry Programs
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8947
To provide college and university science and engineering faculty and students with energy-related training and research experience in areas of energy research at DOE facilities. Types of assistance: grants, other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,000,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Energy Policy, Planning and Development 81.080
Stephen F. Durbin
Resource Management Office
Policy Planning and Analysis
Forrestal Bldg., 1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-5325
To provide financial assistance for gathering outside experts for seminars, conferences and work groups to discuss specific energy policy issues and write recommendations and reports. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~150,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* Minority Educational Institution Research Travel
Fund (MIRT) 81.083
Isiah O. Sewell
Office of Minority Economic Impact MI-2.2, DOE
Forrestal Bldg., Rm 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1953
To provide travel funds to faculty members and graduate students of minority postsecondary educational institutions to encourage and assist in initiating and improving energy related research. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~50,000.
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,000,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Educational Exchange - University Lecturers
(Professors) and Research Scholars (Fulbright-Hays
Program) 82.002
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
11 Dupont Circle, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
To improve and strengthen the international relations of the U.S. by promoting mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~20,138,170.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Adult Education-State Administered Basic Grant
Program 84.002
D. Kay Wright
Division of Adult Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Vocational and
Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202-7320 (202) 732-2270
To improve educational opportunities for adults and to encourage the establishment of adult education programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 136,344,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Bilingual Education 84.003
Rudolph Munis
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Languages Affairs
U.S. Department of Education
330 C St., SW, Room 1086
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-5700
To develop and carry out programs of bilingual education in elementary and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grant, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $151,946,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Civil Rights Technical Assistance and Training 84.004
Division of Discretionary Grants
Steven L. Brockhouse
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6438. (202) 732-4360
To provide technical assistance and training services to school districts to cope with educational problems occasioned by discrimination from race, sex, and national origin. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~23,443,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Education of Handicapped Children in State-Operated
or Supported Schools (Chapter 1, ESEA
Handicapped) 84.009
Division of Assistance to States
Office of the Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1025
To extend and improve comprehensive educational programs for handicapped children enrolled in state-operated or state-supported schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 148,200,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Educationally Deprived Children - Local Educational
Agencies (Chapter 1, of Title I, ESEA) 84.010
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2043
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To provide financial assistance to local educational agencies to meet the special needs of educationally deprived children selected in accordance with Section 1014 of Chapter 1. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $4,026,100,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Migrant Education-Basic State Formula Grant Program
(State Migrant Education Program) 84.011
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4746
To establish and improve programs to meet the special educational needs of migratory children of migratory agricultural workers or migratory fishers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 263,436,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Educationally Deprived Children - State Administration
(Chapter 1, ESEA; State Administration) 84.012
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Room 2043
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To provide financial assistance to enable state educational agencies to meet their administrative responsibilities under the Chapter 1 program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~40,508,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Neglected and Delinquent Children (Chapter 1
ESEA; Neglected and Delinquent) 84.013
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2043
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To provide financial assistance to State agencies to meet the special needs of institutionalized neglected or delinquent children and children in community day programs for whom they have an educational responsibility. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~31,616,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Follow Through 84.014
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2043
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To sustain and augment in primary grades the gains that children from low income families make in Head Start and other quality preschool programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,262,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Resource Centers and Fellowships Program
for Language and Area or Language and International
Studies 84.015
Joseph F. Belmonte
Advanced Training and Research Branch
Center for International Education
7th and D St., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3283
To promote instruction in those modern foreign languages area and international studies critical to national needs by supporting the establishment, strengthening and operation of such programs at colleges and universities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,234,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign
Language Programs 84.016
International Studies Branch
Center for International Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
7 and S St., SW
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 732-3290
The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language program issues awards to institutions of higher education and public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,725,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* International Research and Studies (HEA Title VI
Research and Studies) 84.017
Division of Advanced Training and Research
International Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
7 and D St., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3297
To improve foreign language and area studies training through support of research and studies, experimentation and development of specialized instructional materials. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,480,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad - Special
Bilateral Projects (Fulbright Exchange) 84.018
International Studies Branch
Center for International Education
U.S. Department of Education
Room 3053
7 and D Sts., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3292
To increase mutual understanding and knowledge between the people of the U.S. and those in other countries by offering qualified U.S. educators opportunities to participate in short-term study seminars. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~775,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Fulbright-Hays Training Grants - Faculty Research
Abroad 84.019
Merian Kane
Center for International Education
U.S. Department of Education
Room 3053, 7 and D Sts.
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3301
To help universities and colleges strengthen their language and area studies programs by enabling faculty members to conduct research abroad in order to improve their skill in languages. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~692,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Fulbright-Hays Training Grants - Group Projects
Abroad 84.021
Office of Asst Secretary for Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
7 and D Sts., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3294
To help educational institutions improve their programs in modern foreign language and area studies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,013,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped-Innovation and Development (Research
in Education for the Handicapped) 84.023
Division of Innovation and Development
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202
To improve the education of handicapped children through research and development projects and model programs (demonstrations). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~17,026,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped Early Childhood Education (Early
Education Program) 84.024
Nancy Safer
Division of Educational Services
Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1109
To support demonstrations, dissemination and implementation of effective approaches to preschool and early childhood education handicapped children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~23,147,000.
To provide technical assistance to state education agencies and to improve services to deaf-blind children and youth. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,189,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped Media Services and Captioned Films
(Media Materials; Technology for the Handicapped)
84.026
Nancy Safer
Division of Educational Services
Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1109
To maintain a free loan service of captioned films for the deaf and instruction media for the educational, cultural, and vocational enrichment of the handicapped. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,403,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped-State Grants (Part B, Education of
the Handicapped Act) 84.027
Division of Assistance to States
Office of Special Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1025
To provide grants to states to assist them in providing a free appropriate public education to all handicapped children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $1,475,449,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped Regional Resource and Federal Centers
84.028
Mary Gardner
Division of Assistance to States
Office of Special Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1026
To establish regional resource centers which provide advice and technical services to educators for improving education of handicapped children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,338,000.
To address identified shortages of special education teachers and related service personnel. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~67,095,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Clearinghouses for the Handicapped Program 84.030
Division of Educational Services
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20202
To disseminate information regarding education programs and services for handicapped children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,135,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Higher Education-Institutional Aid Special
Needs Program 84.031
Institutional Aid Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3308
To help eligible colleges and universities to strengthen their management and fiscal operations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~77,459,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Library Services (LSCA-Title I) 84.034
Robert Klaassen
Public Library Support Staff
Library Programs, U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6303
To assist in extending public library services to areas without service or with inadequate service. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~79,388,820.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Interlibrary Cooperation and Resource Sharing
(LSCA-Title III) 84.035
Robert Klaassen
Public Library Support Staff
Library Programs
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6303
To plan and take steps leading to the development of cooperative networks. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,719,960.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Library Career Training (HEA Title II-B) 84.036
Yvonne Carter
Library Development Staff, Library Programs
U.S. Department of Education
55 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6320
To assist institutions of higher education and library organizations and agencies in training or retraining persons in areas of library specialization where there are shortages. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~400,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Library Research and Demonstration (HEA
Title II-B) 84.039
Yvonne Carter
Library Development Staff
U.S. Department of Education
55 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208-1430 (202) 357-6320
To award grants and contracts for research and/or demonstration projects in areas of specialized services intended to improve library and information science practices. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~308,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Student Support Services 84.042
Division of Student Services
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To provide supportive services to disadvantaged college students to enhance their potential for successfully completing the postsecondary education program in which they are enrolled. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~86,599,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Vocational Education-Basic Grants to States 84.048
Division of Vocational Education
Winifred I. Warnat
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2441
To assist states in expanding, improving, modernizing, and developing quality vocational education programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $715,600,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Vocational Education - Consumer and Homemaking
Education 84.049
Winifred I. Warnat
Director, Division of Vocational Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2441
To assist states in conducting programs in consumer and homemaking education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~33,118,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Vocational Education Research 84.051
Glenn C. Boerrigter
U.S. Department of Education
Division of National Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2367
To provide support for the National Center for Research in Vocational Education and six curriculum coordination centers and special research projects. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,102,963.
To provide federal support for planning, establishing, expanding, and carrying out projects of cooperative education in institutions of higher education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,622,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Indian Education-Special Programs and Projects
(Indian Education Act-Subpart 2) 84.061
Indian Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1887
To plan, develop and implement programs and projects for the improvement of educational opportunities for Indian children, to prepare and improve the qualifications of persons serving Indian students in educational personnel positions. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,307,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Indian Education-Adult Indian Education (Indian
Education Act-Subpart 3) 84.062
Indian Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1887
To plan develop and implement programs for Indian adults to decrease the rate of illiteracy, increase the mastery of basic skills, and increase the number who earn high school equivalency diplomas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,000,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Higher Education-Veterans Education Outreach
Program (VEOP) 84.064
Neil McArthur
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4406
To encourage colleges and universities to service the special needs of veterans, especially the physically disabled or educationally disadvantaged veterans. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,838,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Educational Opportunity Centers 84.066
Division of Student Services
Education Outreach Branch, U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To provide information on financial and academic assistance available for qualified adults desiring to pursue a program of postsecondary education, and to assist them in applying for admission to institution of postsecondary education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,665,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Indian Education-Grants to Indian Controlled Schools
(Indian Education-Part A Set-Aside, NonLEAs) 84.072
Indian Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1887
To provide financial assistance to Indian controlled schools to develop and implement elementary and secondary school programs designed to meet the special educational needs of Indian children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,500,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Diffusion Network (NDN: National Diffusion
Network) 84.073
Lee Wickline
National Diffusion Network, Recognition Division
55 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6134
To promote and accelerate the systematic, rapid dissemination and adopting by public and nonpublic educational institutions nationwide. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,066,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Postsecondary Education Programs for Handicapped
Persons (Postsecondary Programs) 84.078
Joseph Rosenstein
Division of Educational Services
Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1176
To develop and operate specially designed model programs of vocational, technical, postsecondary or adult education for deaf or other handicapped persons. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,770,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Women's Educational Equity (Women's Educational
Equity Act Program) 84.083
Director, Division of Discretionary Grants
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4351
To promote educational equity for women and girls at all levels of education and to provide financial assistance to local educational institutions to help them meet the requirements of Title IX. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,949,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped Education-Severely Handicapped
Program (Programs for Severely Handicapped
Children and Youth) 84.086
Nancy Safer
Division of Educational Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1109
To improve and expand innovative educational/training services for severely handicapped children and youth. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,297,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Strengthening Research Library Resources (HEA
Title II-C) 84.091
Louise Sutherland
Library Development Staff
Library Programs, U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208-5571 (202) 357-6322
To promote research and education of high quality throughout the U.S by providing financial assistance. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,675,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Bilingual Vocational Instructor Training 84.099
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2365
To provide training for instructors and other ancillary personnel in bilingual vocational training programs. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~565,650.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* Bilingual Vocational Materials, Methods, and
Techniques 84.100
Laura Kar
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2365
To develop instructional materials, methods, techniques, to encourage research programs and demonstration projects and to overcome the shortage of instructional materials available for bilingual vocational training programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~377,100.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Training for Special Programs Staff and Leadership
Personnel 84.103
May Weaver
Division of Student Services
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To provide training for staff and leadership personnel employed in, or preparing for employment in, projects funded under the Special Programs for Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,281,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
(FIPSE) 84.116
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
Office of the Asst. Secretary for Postsecondary Education
7 and D Sts., SW, Rm 3100
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-5750
To provide assistance for innovative programs which improve the access to and the quality of postsecondary education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,856,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Educational Research and Development 84.117
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
55 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6079
To provide grants, contracts and cooperative agreements to individuals and institutions seeking to advance knowledge about education policy and practice. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,794,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Minority Science Improvement (MSIP) 84.120
Argelia Velez-Rodriguez
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4396
To assist institutions to improve the quality of preparation of their students for graduate work or careers in science. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,307,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Secretary's Discretionary 84.122
U.S. Department of Education, FIRST
Office of Educational, Research and Improvements
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 357-6496
To assist in research, dissemination, demonstration, improvement of training, and technical assistance activities, which address some national education priority as authorized by Section 583 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,691,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Law-Related Education 84.123
School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4357
To support programs at the elementary and secondary school levels by developing and implementing model projects designed to institutionalize law-related. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,952,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Territorial Teacher Training Assistance Program 84.124
Education Networks Division
Program for the Improvement of Practice
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6616
To provide assistance for the training of teachers in elementary and secondary public and private schools in Guam, etc. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,976,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Rehabilitation Services - Basic Support (Basic Support)
84.126
Office of Program Operations
Rehabilitation Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1406
To provide vocational rehabilitation services to persons with mental and/or physical handicaps. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,437,973,057.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Rehabilitation Training 84.129
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1400
To support projects to increase the numbers and improve the skills of personnel trained in providing vocational rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals in areas targeted as having personnel shortages. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,134,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Migrant Education-High School Equivalency Program
(HEP) 84.141
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4746
To assist students who are engaged or who whose families are engaged in migrant and other seasonal farm work to obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,410,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Federal State and Local Partnerships for Educational
Improvement (Chapter 2, State Block Grants) 84.151
Division of Educational Support
State and Local Educational Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC (202) 732-4156
To assist state and local educational agencies to improve elementary and secondary education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~462,977,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* Business and International Education 84.153
International Studies Branch
Center for International Education
U.S. Department of Education, Room 3053
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3302
To promote innovation and improvement in international business education curricula at institutions of higher education and serve the needs of the business community. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,125,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Secondary Education and Transitional Services for
Handicapped Youth 84.158
Division of Educational Services
Office of Special Education Program
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1109
To strengthen and coordinate education, training, and related services for handicapped youth. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,284,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Training Interpreters for Deaf Individuals 84.160
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1322
To support projects, increase the numbers and improve the skills of manual and oral interpretors who provide services to deaf individuals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~900,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* State Grants for Strengthening the Skills of Teachers
and Instruction in Mathematics and Science 84.164
Dr. Allen A. Schmieder
Suite 2040
School Improvement Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4336
To improve the skills of teachers and instruction in the areas of mathematics and science, also to increase the accessibility of such instruction to all students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 128,440,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Programs For Strengthening, Teaching, and
Administration in Mathematics and Science
Programs 84.168
U.S. Department of Education, FIRST
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6496
To provide support for projects designed to improve the quality of instruction in mathematics and science. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,892,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Construction, Reconstruction, and Renovation of
Academic Facilities (Academic Facilities Program)
84.172
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4389
To provide assistance to institutions of postsecondary education in order to construct reconstruct or renovate academic facilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,366,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Leadership in Educational Administration Development
(LEAD) 84.178
Hunter Moorman
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6116
To provide assistance for eligible parties to establish and operate technical assistance centers that promote the development of leadership skills in school administrators. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,222,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Technology, Educational Media and Materials for
the Handicapped (Technical Development) 84.180
Division of Innovation and Development
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20202
To provide contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements for the purpose of advancing the use of new technology. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,730,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Handicapped Infants and Toddlers (Early Intervention
Grants) 84.181
Nancy Safer
Division of Educational Services
Office of Special Education Program
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1109
To assist each state and territory to develop a state-wide comprehensive, coordinated multidisciplinary, interagency system to provide early intervention services for handicapped infants and toddlers and their families. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~69,831,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Programs for Drug-Free Schools and
Communities 84.184
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Room 4132, 400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4579
To assist in drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention, personnel training and curriculum demonstration activities, as authorized by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~59,770,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Drug-Free Schools and Communities - State Grants
(Drug-Free Schools and Communities) 84.186
Allen King
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4599
To provide financial assistance to establish programs of alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention coordinated with related community efforts and resources. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 287,730,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Supported Employment Services for Individuals with
Severe Handicaps (Supported Employment Services
Program) 84.187
Mark E. Shob
Office of Program Operations
Rehabilitation Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202-2574 (202) 732-1406
To provide grants for training and traditionally time limited post employment services leading to supported employment for individuals with severe handicaps. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~26,900,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Christa McAuliffe Fellowships (CMFP) 84.190
U.S. Department of Education
Office of the Asst. Secretary for Elementary and
Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4342
To reward excellence in teaching by providing financial assistance to outstanding teachers to continue their education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,892,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National Adult Education Research 84.191
Richard F. DiColar
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2362
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~412,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Adult Education for the Homeless 84.192
Division of Adult Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2390
To provide literacy training and basic skills remediation for adult homeless individuals, including a program of outreach activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,094,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* Bilingual Education Support Services 84.194
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs
Edward Fuentes
330 C St., SW, Room 5086
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-5972
To provide in-service training and technical assistance to parents and educational personnel participating in, or preparing to participate in bilingual education programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~20,772,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Bilingual Education Training Grants 84.195
Division of National Programs
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs
Dr. Mary T. Mahony
330 C St., SW, Room 50861
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-5722
To provide financial support for programs designed to meet the training needs for additional or better trained education personnel in Bilingual Education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,413,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* College Library Technology and Cooperation Grants
(HEA Title II-D) 84.197
Linda Loeb, Program Officer
Library Development Staff, Library Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 357-6902
To encourage resource sharing activities among the libraries in institutions of higher education through the use of technology and networking. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,651,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Workplace Literacy 84.198
Nancy Brooks
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2269
The Adult Education Act was amended to establish workplace literacy partnerships. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,856,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Vocational Education-Cooperative Demonstration
84.199
Richard DiCola, Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2362
To support exemplary cooperative demonstration programs for high technology training pertaining to vocational education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,361,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* School Dropout Demonstration Assistance
(Dropout Prevention Program) 84.201
John Fiegel
U.S. Department of Education
Division of Educational Support
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4342
To provide financial assistance to local educational agencies, educational partnerships and community based organizations to establish and demonstrate effective dropout prevention and reentry programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~21,736,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* STAR Schools Program (Star Schools) 84.203
Frank Withrow
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208-5644 (202) 357-6200
To provide demonstration grants to eligible telecommunications partnerships to develop, construct and acquire audio and visual facilities and equipment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,399,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* School, College, and University Partnership (SCUP)
84.204
May J. Weaver
U.S. Department of Education
Division of Student Services
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To encourage partnerships between institutions of higher education and secondary schools serving low-income students to support programs that improve the academic skills of public and private nonprofit secondary school students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,760,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Educational Personnel Training 84.207
Allen King, Director
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4599
To provide financial assistance to State Education Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education to establish, expand or enhance programs and activities for the training of teachers in drug abuse programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,000,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Native Hawaiian Model Curriculum Implementation
Project (Kamehameha Elementary Education
Program (KEEP)) 84.208
Ramon Ruiz, U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4153
To implement and increase the impact of the Kamehameha Elementary Education Program Model Demonstration Curriculum. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~395,200.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Native Hawaiian Family Based Education Centers
84.209
Mr. Ramon Ruiz
U.S. Department of Education, School Improvement Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4153
To develop and operate a minimum of eleven family based education centers throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,778,400.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* First Schools and Teachers 84.211
Daniel Schecter
U.S. Department of Education, FIRST
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6496
To support projects to improve educational opportunities for the performance of elementary and secondary school students and teachers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,952,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* First Family School Partnerships 84.212
Daniel Schecter
U.S. Department of Education, FIRST
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6496
To increase the involvement of families in improving the educational achievement of their children in preschool, elementary and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,976,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Even Start - Local Education Agencies 84.213
Mary Jean LeTendre
U.S. Department of Education
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To provide family centered education projects to help parents become full partners in the education of their children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,375,400.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Even Start - Migrant Education 84.214
John Staehle
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Migrant Education, U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2145
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4746
To establish and improve programs to meet the special educational needs of the children of migratory agricultural workers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~444,600.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* The Secretary's Fund for Innovation in Education
84.215
Daniel Schecter
U.S. Department of Education, FIE
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6496
To conduct projects that offer the promise of identifying and disseminating innovative educational approaches at the preschool, elementary and secondary level. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~15,678,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Student Literacy Corps 84.219
U.S. Department of Education
Office of the Deputy Asst. Secretary for Higher
Education Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202
To promote student literary corps projects operated by institutions of higher education where volunteer undergraduates will serve as unpaid literacy tutors in public community agencies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,940,000.
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Money for Teachers and Schools
* Center for International Business Education 84.220
Susanna Easton
International Studies Branch
Center for International Education
U.S. Department of Education, Room 3052
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3302
To serve the international needs of the business community by promoting improved business strategies in international trade. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~741,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Native Hawaiian Special Education 84.221
Dr. Martin J. Kaufman (202) 732-1107
To operate projects addressing the special education needs of Native Hawaiian Students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~494,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* National School Volunteer Program 84.222
Daniel Schecter, FIRST Program
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
55 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6496
To conduct volunteer programs nationally in schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~988,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* State-Administered English Literacy 84.223
Ronald Pugsley
Division of Adult Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2272
To provide grants to states to conduct English literacy projects for individuals of limited English proficiency. Types of assistance: grants.
Money for Teachers and Schools
* Bicentennial Educational Grant Program 90.001
Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution
Attn: Educational Programs
808 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 653-5110
To help elementary and secondary school teachers develop a better understanding of the history and development of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights so that they will become more able to teach the Constitution to young learners. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,600,000.
Money for Teachers and Schools
Federal Money for Students
Both the federal government and state governments have student loan programs and other financial assistance to pursue higher education. And these programs are not limited to young adults, but include the elderly as well. The federal programs identified here are taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title is the official reference. In the case of the federal agency, contact the office listed below the title for more details. Refer to the next section for a state-by-state listing of financial aid and scholarships for students.
larships for students.
Federal Money for Students
* Minority Research and Teaching Grants
(MRTP Small Grants Program) 10.140
Ezra Naughton
Minority Research and Teaching Programs
Office of Advocacy and Enterprise
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 2025 (202) 447-2019
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~100,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Minority Research and Teaching Grants (MRTP
Small Grants Program) 10.140
Dr. Ezra Naughton
Minority Research and Teaching Programs
Office of Advocacy and Enterprise
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-2019
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~100,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs
Graduate Fellowship Grants 10.210
Director, Higher Education Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Administration Bldg., Room 350-A
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-7854
To award grants to colleges and universities that have superior teaching and research competencies in the food and agricultural sciences to encourage outstanding students to pursue and complete a graduate degree in an area of food and agricultural sciences. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,766,440.
Federal Money for Students
* Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program
(Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984) 12.609
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs)
Pentagon, Room 3E325
Washington, DC 20301-1500 (202) 695-7459/7429
To encourage and sustain membership in the National Guard and Reserves. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~116,000,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) 13.108
Michael Heninburg
Division of Student Assistance
Bureau of Health Professions
HRSA, PHS, Room 8-39, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (302) 443-1173
To authorize Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) for educational expenses available from eligible lenders such as banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, etc. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~200,000,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for Preventive Medicine Residency
Training (Preventive Medicine Residency) 13.117
Donald Weaver
Director, Division of Medicine
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To promote the post-graduate education of physicians in preventive medicine Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,503,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for Podiatric Medicine Training
(Podiatric Medicine) 13.119
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director, Division of Medicine
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To provide clinical training for podiatry students recruited from areas that are currently under-served. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~350,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship Program
for Indians 13.123
IHS Scholarship Program, Indian Health Services
Public Health Service, DHHS
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 6-12
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6197
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,451,440.
Federal Money for Students
* Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships 13.124
Division of Nursing
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 5C-13, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6880
To provide traineeships for full-time study in accredited training programs for registered nurses who have completed 12 months of study in nurse anesthetist training programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~784,000.
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Federal Money for Students
* Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Health
Professions Students (FADHPS) 13.139
Division of Student Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Parklawn Bldg. Room 8-23
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1173
To assist disadvantaged health professions students who are of exceptional financial need to obtain a degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or dentistry by providing financial support to help pay for their costs of eduction. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,849,000.
To provide grants to eligible schools of nursing to: investigate cost-effective alternatives to traditional health care modalities, examine nursing interventions that result in positive outcomes in health status, address other ares of nursing practice. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 1,079,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Special International Postdoctoral Research Program
in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 13.154
Chief, International Research and Awards Branch
Fogarty International Center
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6688
To support collaborative research between the U.S. and foreign scientists who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~700,000.
Federal Money for Students
* National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment (NHSC
Loan Repayment Program) 13.162
Director, Division of Health Services Scholarships
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 7-34, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3744
To help assure an adequate supply of trained health professionals for the National Health Service Corps by providing for the repayment of educational loans for participants who agree to serve an applicable period of time in a health manpower shortage. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,501,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment
(IHS Loan Repayment Program) 13.164
Hazel Black, Health Manpower Support Branch, IHS
Room 9A-22, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4242
To help insure an adequate supply of trained health professionals for Indian Health Service facilities by providing for the repayment of educational loans for participants who agree to serve an applicable period of time at a facility. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,000,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for State Loan Repayment (State Loan
Repayment Program) 13.165
Director
Division of National Health Service Corps
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 7A-39, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2900
To assist states in establishing loan repayment programs that will help to assure an adequate supply of trained health professionals in states by providing for the repayment of health professions educational loans for participants who agree to serve an applicable period of time in a health manpower shortage area in the state. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,501,000.
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Federal Money for Students
* National Research Service Awards - Health Services
Research Training 13.225
National Center for Health Services Research and
Health Care Technology Assessment, PHS
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 18A-10, Parklawn Bldg.
Rockville, MD (301) 443-4033
To provide predoctoral and postdoctoral training opportunities in health services research. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,322,975.
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Federal Money for Students
* Occupational Safety and Health-Training Grants
(ERC; Educational Resource Centers) 13.263
Procurement and Grants Office, CDC, DHHS
1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mail Stop E14
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 842-6575
To develop specialized professional personnel in occupational safety and health problems with training in occupational medicine. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,095,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clinical or Service-Related
Trainingships for Registered Nurses) 13.274
Frances Cotter
Division of Clinical and Prevention Research
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1207
To provide specialized training of heath and allied health professions personnel to assure that the alcohol and drug abuse knowledge and skills of such personnel are appropriate to the needs of those they serve. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,100,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Mental Health National Research Service Awards
for Research Training (NRSA Program) 13.282
Dr. Lyle Bivens, Director
Division of Basic Sciences
Room 11-803, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3563
To assure a continuing and adequate supply of well-trained personnel who are able to conduct research on mental health problems. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 19,710,000.
Federal Money for Students
* National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
(NHSC Scholarship Program) 13.288
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
PHS, DHHS, Parklawn Bldg., Room 7-16
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD (301) 443-1646
To support training of physicians, dentists, and other health professionals as requested for professional service as members of the National Health Service Corps in Health Manpower Shortage Areas of the United States. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Students
* Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife Education
and Traineeships 13.298
Dr. Thomas P. Phillips
Division of Nursing
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 5C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6333
To educate registered nurses who will be qualified to provide primary health care. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,773,000.
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Federal Money for Students
* Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL) 13.342
Division of Student Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 823, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1173
To increase educational opportunities for students in need of financial assistance to pursue a course of study in specified health professions by providing long term low interest loans. Types of assistance: loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,300,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Professional Nurse Traineeships (Nurse
Traineeships; Trainee) 13.358
Anastasia Buchanan, Division of Nursing
Health Resources and Services Administration
PHS, DHHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Room 5C-13
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5768
To prepare registered nurses as administrators, researchers, teachers, nursing specialist, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners for positions in hospitals and related institutions in public health agencies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,275,200.
Federal Money for Students
* Nursing Student Loans (NSL) 13.364
Division of Student Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration
PHS, DHHS, Parklawn Bldg. Room 8-23
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1173
To assist students in need of financial assistance to pursue a course of study in professional nursing education by providing long-term, low interest loans, currently at the rate of 5 percent. Types of assistance: loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 6,000,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) 13.375
Director, Minority Biomedical Research Support
Program Branch
Division of Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6745
To address the lack of representation of minorities in biomedical research by increasing the pool of minorities pursing research careers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~28,147,000.
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Federal Money for Students
* Grants for Graduate Training in Family Medicine
(Family Medicine Residency) 13.379
Dr. Donald Weaver
Director, Division of Medicine
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 4C25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To increase the number of physicians practicing family medicine. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,827,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Cancer Research Manpower 13.398
Dr. Vincent J. Cairoli, Chief
Cancer Training Branch
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
National Cancer Institute EPN/232B
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8580
To make available support for nonprofit institutions interested in providing biomedical training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in basic and clinical research to support important areas of the National Cancer Program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 41,781,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Child Development Associate Scholarships 13.614
Mrs. Dollie Wolverton, Head Start Bureau
400 6th St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 755-7710
To support the cost of assessing and providing credentials to candidates for certification as Child Development Associates (CDA). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,450,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Child Welfare Services Training Grants 13.648
Director, Program Support Division
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7820
To develop and maintain an adequate supply of qualified and trained personnel for the field of services to children and their families, and to improve educational programs and resources for preparing personnel for this field. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,696,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Special Programs for the Aging-Title IV-Training,
Research and Discretionary Projects and Programs
13.668
Mike Suzuki, Associate Commissioner
Office of Program Development
Administration on Aging, DHHS
Washington, DC 2021 (202) 245-0442
To provide adequately trained personnel in the field of aging, improve knowledge of the problems and needs of the elderly, and to demonstrate better ways of improving the quality of life for elderly. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~24,173,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Scholarships for Students of Exceptional Financial
Need (EFN Scholarship) 13.820
Michael Heninburg
Division of Student Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration
Public Health Service
Room 8-23, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1173
To make funds available to authorized health professions schools to award scholarships to health professions students of exceptional financial need. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,578,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Health Careers Opportunity Program 13.822
Grants Management Officer
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 8C-22, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6857
To identify recruit, and select individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds for education and training in a health or allied health professions school. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,692,037.
Federal Money for Students
* Medical Library Assistance 13.879
Dr. Jeanne Brand
Extramural Programs
National Library of Medicine
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6131
To improve health information services by providing funds to train professional personnel, strengthen library and information services, support biomedical publication, and conduct research in information science and in medical information. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,551,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) 13.880
Edward Blynum
Program Director (MARC Program)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7941
To assist minority institutions to train greater numbers of scientists and teachers in health related fields. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,053,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for Residency Training in General Internal
Medicine and/or General Pediatrics (Primary Care
Training) 13.884
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine, HRSA, PHS
Room 4C25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To promote the graduate education of physicians who plan to enter the practice of general internal medicine or general pediatrics. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,749,297.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for Physician Assistant Training Program
(Physical Assistant Training Program) 13.886
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine
Bureau of Health Professions
HRSA, PHS, DHHS
Parklawn Bldg., Room 4C-25
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To enable public or nonprofit private health or educational entities to meet the cost of projects to plan, develop and operate programs for the training of physicians assistants. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~452,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Resource and Manpower Development in the
Environmental Health Sciences (Core Centers and
Research Training Program) 13.894
Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-7723
To provide long-term, stable support for broadly based multidisciplinary research and training on environmental health problems in Environmental Health Sciences Center. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~25,303,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for Predoctoral Training in Family Medicine
(Predoctoral Training) 13.896
Dr. Donald Weaver, Director
Division of Medicine, HRSA, PHS
Room 4C-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To assist schools of medicine and osteopathy in meeting the cost of projects to plan, develop, and operate professional predoctoral training programs in the field of family medicine. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,178,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Residency Training and Advanced Education in the
General Practice of Dentistry 13.897
Richard G. Weaver, Dental Health Branch
Division of Assoc. and Dental Health Professions
HRSA, PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6837
To assist schools of dentistry and institutions conducting post-graduate dental training in defraying the costs of projects to plan, develop, and operate an approved residency or advanced educational program in the general practice of dentistry. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,691,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Health Administration Graduate Traineeships 13.962
John R. Westcott, Grants Management Officer
Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA
Room 8C-22, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6880
To support eligible students enrolled in accredited graduate programs in health administration, hospital administration of health policy analysis and planning. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~470,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Traineeships for Students in Schools of Public Health
and Other Graduate Public Health Programs (Public
Health Traineeships) 13.964
John R. Westcott, Grants Management Officer, HRSA
Room 8C-22, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6880
To support traineeships for students in graduate educational programs in accredited schools of public health or other public or nonprofit educational entities (excluding programs eligible for support under Section 791A which offer graduate programs for training. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,819,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants for the Training of Health Professions in
Geriatrics 13.969
Mr. William Koenig
HRSA, PHS, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6887
To develop regional resource centers focused on strengthening multidisciplinary training of health professionals in geriatric health care. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,382,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Health Professions Scholarship Program 13.972
Larry Thomas
IHS Scholarship Program
Indian Health Service, PHS, DHHS
Room 6-12, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6197
To provide scholarships to Indians and other students at health professions schools in order to obtain health professionals to serve Indians. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,058,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Senior International Fellowships 13.989
Bettie J. Graham, Ph.D., Chief
International Research Awards Branch
Fogarty International Center
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6688
To promote the exchange of ideas and information about the latest advances in the biomedical and behavioral sciences between U.S. biomedical scientists and those of other nations of the world and to bring to the foreign and U.S. institutions the knowledge and professional scientific background which will lead to improvement in the biomedical research potential of both institutions. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~922,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Community Development Work-Study Program 14.234
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning and Development
Office of Program Policy Development
Technical Assistance Div.
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC (202) 755-6092
Under the Community Development Work-Study Program (CSWSP), HUD will make grants to institutions of higher education, either directly or through area-wide planning organizations or states, for the purpose of providing assistance to economically disadvantaged and minority students who participate in community development work-study programs and are enrolled full-time graduate or undergraduate programs in community management. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,000,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Urban Mass Transportation Managerial Training Grants
(Mass Transit Technology and Technical Assistance
Program) 20.503
Office of Technical Assistance and Safety
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0080
To provide fellowships for training of managerial, technical and professional personnel employed in the urban mass transportation field. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,953,000.
Federal Money for Students
* U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) 20.807
Bruce J. Carlton, Director
Office of Maritime Labor and Training
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5755
To train merchant marine officers. Types of assistance: training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~20,587,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Federal Employment for Disadvantaged Youth - Part
Time (Stay-in-School Program) 27.003
Yolanda Wilson, Programs Division
Office of Affirmative Recruiting and Employment
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 632-0601
To give disadvantaged young people, 16 years of age and older, an opportunity for part-time employment with federal agencies in order to allow them to continue their education without interruptions caused by financial pressures. Types of assistance: federal employment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Students
* Federal Employment for Disadvantaged Youth -
Summer (Summer Aids) 27.004
Office of Affirmative Recruiting and Employment
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 632-0601
To give disadvantaged young people, 16 years of age or older, meaningful summer employment with the federal Government. Types of assistance: federal employment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Federal Money for Students
* Federal Summer Employment (Summer Jobs in Federal
Agencies) 27.006
Staffing Policy Division
Career Entry and Employee Development Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 632-0728
To provide summer employment primarily for college students and high schools students with special skills. Types of assistance: federal employment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
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Federal Money for Students
* Promotion of the Arts - Arts Administration Fellows
Program (Fellowship Program) 45.021
Arts Administration Fellows Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5786
To provide a limited number of 13 week fellowships for professionals in arts management and related fields. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~200,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Promotion of the Humanities - Younger Scholars (High
School and College Students) 45.115
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
Younger Scholars Program
Room 316, National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0643
To support non-credit humanities projects during the summer by college students and advanced high school students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~400,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Promotion of the Humanities-Fellowships for
University Teachers 45.142
Fellowships for University Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0466
To provide time for uninterrupted study and research to university teachers, and faculty members of postgraduate professional schools who can make significant contributions to thought and knowledge in the humanities. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,165,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships for College
Teachers and Independent Scholars 45.143
Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars
Division of Fellowships and Seminars, Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0466
To provide opportunities for college teachers and independent scholars to pursue independent study and research that will enhance their capacities as teachers, scholars, or interpreters of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,390,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Promotion of the Humanities-Regrants Program/
Selected Areas 45.153
National Endowment for the Humanities
Regrants Program/International Research
Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0204
To award funds that will be regranted through fellowships and grants-in-aid to support individual American scholars pursuing research in all fields of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~145,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Graduate Research Fellowships 47.009
Dr. Douglas S. Chapin
Graduate Fellowships, Division of Research Career Development
National Science Foundation
1800 G. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-7856
To provide tangible federal encouragement to highly talented graduate students for advanced study in the sciences, mathematics and engineering. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~24,016,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Young Scholars (National Science Foundtion) 47.072
Dr. Elmina D. Johnson
Division of Research Career Development
National Science Foundation
Room 6730
1800 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20500 (202) 357-7538
To identify secondary school students with high potential, high ability in science mathematics and/or engineering and to facilitate their making of informed career choices. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,000,000.
To make service in the Armed Forces more attractive by extending benefits of a higher education to qualified persons who might not otherwise be able to afford such an education. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~333,026,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance
(Voluntary-Contributory Matching Program) 64.120
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office
Washington, DC 20420
To provide educational assistance to persons entering the Armed Forces after December 31, 1976 and before July 1, 1985, to assist persons in obtaining an education they might otherwise not be able to afford. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~208,120,000.
Federal Money for Students
* All Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
(Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty) 64.124
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office
Washington, DC 20420
To help service persons readjust to civilian life after their separation from military service. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~46,091,000.
Federal Money for Students
* University-Laboratory Cooperative Program 81.004
Larry L. Barker
Division of University and Industry Programs
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8947
To provide college and university science and engineering faculty and students with energy-related training and research experience in areas of energy research at DOE facilities. Types of assistance: grants, other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,000,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Pre-Freshman Engineering (PREP) 81.047
Division of University and Industry Programs
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Forrestal Bldg., 1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1634
To alleviate manpower shortages in engineering by preparing and guiding minority and women high school students in the selection of college preparatory courses in science and mathematics. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~300,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Minority Educational Institution Research Travel
Fund (MIRT) 81.083
Isiah O. Sewell
Office of Minority Economic Impact MI-2.2, DOE
Forrestal Bldg., Room 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1953
To provide travel funds to faculty members and graduate students of minority postsecondary educational institutions to encourage and assist in initiating and improving energy related research. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~50,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Minority Honors Training and Industrial Assistance
Program (Minority Honors Program) 81.084
Isiah O. Sewell
Office of Minority Economic Impact, DOE
Forrestal Bldg., Room 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1593
To provide scholarship funding to financially needy minority honor students pursuing training in energy related technologies and to develop linkages with energy industries. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~402,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Science and Engineering Research Semester 81.097
Donna J. Prokop
Division of University and Industry Programs
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8949
To give college juniors and seniors the opportunity to participate in hands-on research at the cutting edge of science at the DOE National laboratories. Types of assistance: training, direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,500,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Educational Exchange-Graduate Students (Fulbright
Program) 82.001
Institute of International Educational
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
To improve and strengthen international relations of the U.S. by promoting better mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,518,581.
Federal Money for Students
* Educational Exchange-University Lecturers
(Professors) and Research Scholars (Fulbright-Hays
Program) 82.002
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
11 Dupont Circle, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
To improve and strengthen the international relations of the U.S. by promoting mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~20,138,170.
Federal Money for Students
* Adult Education-State Administered Basic Grant
Program 84.002
D. Kay Wright
Division of Adult Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202-7320 (202) 732-2270
To improve educational opportunities for adults and to encourage the establishment of adult education programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~136,344,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
(SEOG) 84.007
Division of Policy and Program Development
Student Financial Assistance Programs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4490
To provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students with demonstrated financial need with grant assistance to help meet educational expenses. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~440,739,000.
Federal Money for Students
* National Resource Centers and Fellowships Program
for Language and Area or Language and International
Studies 84.015
Joseph F. Belmonte
Advanced Training and Research Branch
Center for International Education
7th and D St., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3283
To promote instruction in those modern foreign languages area and international studies critical to national needs by supporting the establishment, strengthening and operation of such programs at colleges and universities. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,234,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Fulbright-Hays Training Grants-Doctoral Dissertation
Research Abroad 84.022
Center for International Education
Office of Asst Secretary for Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Room 3928
7 and D Sts., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3298
To provide opportunities for graduate students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign language and area studies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,680,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Handicapped Education - Special Education Personnel
Development (Training Personnel for the Education
of the Handicapped) 84.029
Norm How
Division of Personnel Preparation
Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1070
To address identified shortages of special education teachers and related service personnel. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~67,095,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Guaranteed Student Loans (Stafford Loans, PLUS
Loans, Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS) and
Consolidation Loans 84.032
Division of Policy and Program Development
Student Financial Assistance Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4242
To authorize guaranteed loans for education expenses available from eligible lenders such as banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, pension funds, insurance companies, and schools to vocational undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at eligible postsecondary institutions. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,591,000.
Federal Money for Students
* College Work-Study Program (CWS) 84.033
G. Oren
Division of Policy and Program Development
Student Financial Assistance Programs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4490
To provide part-time employment to eligible postsecondary students to help meet educational expenses. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~612,142,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Library Career Training (HEA Title II-B) 84.036
Yvonne Carter
Library Development Staff
Library Programs
U.S. Department of Education
55 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6320
To assist institutions of higher education and library organizations and agencies in training or retraining persons in areas of library specialization where there are shortages. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~400,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Perkins Loans 84.038
G. Orem
Division of Program and Policy Development
U.S. Department of Energy
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4490
To provide eligible postsecondary students with demonstrated financial need with low-interest loan funds to help meet educational expenses. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~184,956,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Talent Search 84.044
Division of Student Services
Education Outreach Branch
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 3030
Regional Office Bldg. 3
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To identify disadvantaged youths with potential for postsecondary education to encourage them in continuing in and graduating from secondary school and in enrolling programs of postsecondary education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~26,240,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Upward Bound 84.047
Division of Student Services
Education Outreach Branch
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Room 3060, Regional Office Bldg. 3
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To generate skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school among low income and potential first generation college students and veterans. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~91,990,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Vocational Education-Basic Grants to States 84.048
Winifred I. Warnat
Division of Vocational Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2441
To assist states in expanding, improving, modernizing and developing quality vocational education programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~715,600,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Pell Grant Program 84.063
Division of Policy and Program Development
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (800) 353-INFO
To provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students with demonstrated financial need with grant assistance to help meed educational expenses. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,574,325,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Educational Opportunity Centers 84.066
Division of Student Services
Education Outreach Branch
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To provide information on financial and academic assistance available for qualified adults desiring to pursue a program of postsecondary education and to assist them in applying for admission to institution of postsecondary education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,665,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants to States for State Student Incentives
(State Student Incentive Grants; SSIG) 84.069
Fred H. Sellers
Division of Policy and Program Development
Office of Student Financial Assistance
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4507
To provide grants to the states for use in programs of financial assistance to eligible postsecondary students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~71,895,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Indian Education - Fellowships for Indian Students
(Section 423 Fellowships) 84.087
Indian Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1887
To enable Indian students to pursue a course of study leading to a post-baccalaureate degree in medicine, psychology, clinical psychology, law, education and related fields. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,600,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowships (Graduate
Programs) 84.094
Charles H. Miller
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4395
Provide grants to institutions of higher education to support fellowships for graduate and professional education to students demonstrating financial need. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~15,711,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Law School Clinical Experience Program 84.097
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 2022 (202) 732-4395
Establish and expand programs in law schools to provide clinical experience to students in the practice of law. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,952,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
(FIPSE) 84.116
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
Office of the Asst. Secretary for Postsecondary Education
7 and D Sts., SW, Room 3100
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-5750
To provide assistance for innovative programs which improve the access to and the quality of postsecondary education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,856,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Law-Related Education 84.123
School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4357
To support programs at the elementary and secondary school levels by developing and implementing model projects designed to institutionalize law-related education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,952,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Rehabilitation Training 84.129
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1400
To support projects to increase the numbers and improve the skills of personnel trained in providing vocational rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals in areas targeted as having personnel shortages. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,134,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Legal Training for the Disadvantaged (The American
Bar Association Fund for Public Education) 84.136
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4393
To provide educationally and economically disadvantaged students many with marginal or less than traditional admissions credentials. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,892,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Migrant Education-High School Equivalency Program
(HEP) 84.141
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4746
To assist students who are engaged or who whose families are engaged in migrant and other seasonal farm work to obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,410,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Migrant Education - College Assistance Migrant
Program (CAMP) 84.149
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2145
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4746
To assist students who are engaged, or whose families are engaged, in migrant and other seasonal farmwork who are enrolled or are admitted for enrollment on a full-time basis in the first academic year at an institution of higher education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,482,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Business and International Education 84.153
International Studies Branch
Center for International Education
U.S. Department of Education, Room 3053
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3302
To promote innovation and improvement in international business education curricula at institution of higher education and serve the needs of business community. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,125,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Training Interpreters for Deaf Individuals 84.160
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1322
To support projects, increase the numbers and improve the skills of manual and oral interpretive who provide services to deaf individuals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~900,000.
Federal Money for Students
* State Grants for Strengthening the Skills of Teachers
and Instruction in Mathematics and Science 84.164
Dr. Allen A. Schmieder, Suite 2040
School Improvement Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4336
To improve the skills of teachers and instruction in the areas of mathematics and science, also to increase the accessibility of such instruction to all students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~128,440,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Jacob K. Javits Fellowships 84.170
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4415
To provide fellowships to individuals for graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences to individuals of superior ability. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,904,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarships 84.176
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Asst. Secretary for Postsecondary Education
Division of Policy and Program Development
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4507
To provide scholarships through the states that enable and encourage outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate an interest in teaching. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~15,235,297.
Federal Money for Students
* Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships (Byrd
Scholarship Program) 84.185
Fred H. Sellers
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Division of Policy and Program Development
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4507
To provide scholarships to promote student excellence and achievement to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued academic achievement. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,200,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Christa McAuliffe Fellowships (CMFP) 84.190
U.S. Department of Education
Office of the Asst Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4342
To reward excellence in teaching by providing financial assistance to outstanding teachers to continue their education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,892,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need
(GAANN) 84.200
Allen P. Cissell
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4415
To provide federal support to graduate academic departments, programs, and units of institutions of higher education for the purpose of sustaining and enhancing the capacity for teaching and research in academic areas of national need. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,844,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Grants to Institutions to Encourage Minority
Participation in Graduate Education (Minority
Participation in Graduate Education) 84.202
Walter T. Lewis
Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4393
To provide grants to institutions of higher education to enable them to identify talented undergraduate students that demonstrate financial need and are from minority groups under-represented in graduate education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,476,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students
(Gifted and Talented) 84.206
L. Ann Benjamin
Research Applications Division
Programs for the Improvement of Practice
U.S. Department of Education
55 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 357-6187
To provide financial assistance to state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education and other public and private agencies and organizations to stimulate research, development training and similar activities designed to ensure that needs of elementary and secondary schools meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,904,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Native Hawaiian Gifted and Talented 84.210
Ramon Ruiz
U.S. Department of Education
School Improvement Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4153
To provide financial assistance to the University of Hawaii at Hilo to establish a native Hawaiian Gifted and Talented Center. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~790,400.
Federal Money for Students
* Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
(McNair Programs) 84.217
May J. Weaver
U.S. Department of Education
Division of Student Services
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4804
To provide grants for higher education institutions to prepare low-income first generation college students for doctoral study. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,482,000.
Federal Money for Students
* Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program 85.001
Malcolm C. McCormack, Executive Secretary
712 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 395-4831
To honor former President Harry S. Truman through the operation of an education scholarship program, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers in public service. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,431,000.
Federal Money for Students
The World's Largest Educational
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a nationwide information service set up to collect materials about current developments in education and make them available to the public. The system includes 16 clearinghouses, each of which is responsible for acquiring, processing, and disseminating information about a particular aspect of education. Policy makers, researchers, education practitioners, librarians, students, parents, and community members use ERIC to stay abreast of the most up-to-date developments in education.
ERIC's database is the world's largest source of education information, containing bibliographic information of more than 665,000 documents and journal articles on education research and practice. The ERIC database is available at more than 3,000 locations worldwide.
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How to use Eric
ERIC clearinghouses offer a wide variety of services and products. Clearinghouses answer questions about their subject fields, run computer searches of the ERIC database, develop short bibliographies, newsletters, and other free or inexpensive materials; and publish handbooks of teaching and learning materials for use in the classroom.
ACCESS ERIC is the main center for the ERIC clearinghouses. Specific questions are referred to the appropriate clearinghouse best equipped to answer them. Contact: ACCESS ERIC, Aspen Systems Corporation, 1600 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, (800) USE-ERIC.
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Elementary and Early Childhood
This Clearinghouse provides information on the development and education of children from birth through early adolescence. Among the topics covered are: prenatal and infant development and care; child care programs and community services for children at local, state, and federal levels; family relationships; home and school relationships; technology and children; preparation of early childhood teachers and caregivers; foster care and adoption; and theoretical and philosophical issues related to children's development and education.
The clearinghouse provided a couple with guides, publications and checklists to help them select a day care center. They also directed them on where to search for more information on day care centers, and provided a guide to assess their preschooler's development.
A reporter called the clearinghouse to obtain information for a news story on the quality of foster care. After conducting a database search, the clearinghouse sent articles, research reports, and statistics.
ERIC/EECE Digests and Resource Lists are free; publications and ReadySearches are individually priced. Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Elementary And Early Childhood Education, University of Illinois, 804 West Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana, IL 61801-4897, (217) 333-1386.
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Teacher Education
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education provides comprehensive information on health, physical education, recreation, and dance and movement education.
Many administrators and researchers call the clearinghouse to get answers to questions on the reform movement in teacher certification: What are the requirements? How do they vary from state to state? What are the current objectives and priorities?
A math teacher wanted to expand his horizons in the classroom by introducing some computer games to help his students learn to multiply and divide. The Clearinghouse sent him a bibliography called Simulations and Games which has over 2,000 entries in 60 categories reflecting the growing interest in applying computer games to education.
Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Teacher Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036-2412, (202) 293-2450.
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Handicapped and Gifted
This Clearinghouse provides information on the education and development of handicapped persons, including prevention of handicaps, identification and assessment of handicaps, and intervention and enrichment programs for the handicapped both in special settings and within the mainstream. All aspects of the education and development of gifted persons are covered as well.
A teacher was helped to mainstream a handicapped student in her vocational education classes. She obtained information on how to make the child feel more comfortable, and ways to adapt her teaching style to the child's needs. She received research briefs on being at ease with handicapped children, and managing stress for the learning disabled.
A graduate student needed information on the post-school status of learning disabled students. The clearinghouse provided research and resource summaries, a bibliography of selected publications, suggestions for database searching, and referrals to other sources of information.
For pricing information contact Information Services at (202) 357-6089. Contact: Eric Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, The Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1589, (703) 620-3660.
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Educational Management
This Clearinghouse distributes information on the leadership, management, and structure of public and private educational organizations, and many facets of administration and methods of organizational change. The Clearinghouse also provides information on sites and equipment and aspects of planning and operating an educational facility.
A policymaker formulating educational policy needed to understand the nature of teachers' work. The clearinghouse sent literature to answer questions such as How do teachers preserve the quality of instruction in the face of never-ending task demands? What benefits do teachers derive from their interactions with students? and What would a cooperative alliance between policymakers and teachers look like?
A high school principal was concerned about racism in school. The clearinghouse provided a bulletin explaining why racism is on the rise and reporting on effective programs to foster cultural acceptance.
Publications vary in price from $4 to $25. Database searches range from $7.50 to $30+ according to the type and length of search. Other short product series are available free. For a pricing list, contact Eric Clearinghouse On Educational Management, College of Education, University of Oregon, 1787 Agate Street, Eugene, OR 97403, (503) 346-5043.
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Languages and Linguistics
This Clearinghouse provides information on language and language sciences and all areas of language instruction methodology and learning, including foreign language. Additionally it monitors bilingualism and bilingual education, study abroad and international exchanges, and teacher training.
A public policy maker obtained information on the problems facing illiterate adults who are not native English speakers, and what the most effective education strategies have been.
A business owner wanted information on teaching English as a second language for to improve communication in the workplace. He received an annotated bibliography with abstracts and call numbers of documents relative to the topic.
Minibibliographies and fact sheets are free. Ready-made computer search printouts are available for $10 each, prepaid. Prices vary for a tailor-made search. Contact Eric Clearinghouse On Languages and Linguistics, Center for Applied Linguistics, 1118 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC 20037-0037, (202) 429-9292.
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Tests, Measurement and Evaluation
The Clearinghouse provides information on the assessment and evaluation of education projects or programs; tests and other measurement devices; methodology of measurement and evaluation; research design and methodology; human development; and learning theory in general.
Many researchers call the clearinghouse to obtain statistics on the various states that deal with testing for teachers. What percentage of would-be teachers certify? Which states have more stringent standards? and How do the standards for certification vary from state to state?
Many educators and researchers obtain information on the effectiveness of the Scholastic Aptitude Test to determine college entrance. Do statistics show that the tests discriminate against certain minority groups? Are the tests effective tools for measurement? The clearinghouse can provide this information.
For pricing information and a listing of publications contact Information Services at (202) 357-6088. Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Tests, Measurement, And Evaluation, American Institutes for Research, Washington Research Center, 3333 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20007-3893, (202) 342-5060.
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Urban Education
The Clearinghouse provides information on the programs and practices in schools in urban areas and the education of racial/ethnic minority children and youth in various settings; theory and practice of education equity; and urban and minority experiences and social institutions and services.
Members of school boards of education obtain research and current studies from the clearinghouse on the most effective programs for reducing the dropout rates among inner city high school students.
Federal government employees and media personnel often call the clearinghouse to obtain data on how much money is spent on programs to reduce drop-out rates, especially around the time of appropriations.
For pricing information and a list of publications contact Information Services at (202) 357-6847. Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Urban Education, Teachers College, Columbia University Institute for Urban and Minority Education, Main Hall, Room 303, Box 40, 525 West 120th St., New York, NY 10027-9998, (212) 678-3433.
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Rural Education, Small Schools
The Clearinghouse provides information on economic, cultural, social, and other factors of education for rural residents, including American Indians/Alaska Natives, Mexican Americans, and migrants; and education in all small schools.
A policymaker obtained information about the emerging problem of maintaining and replacing school buildings in rural areas. The clearinghouse sent reports analyzing the available options, outlining implications for educators, and developing recommendations for possible consideration by state-level policymakers.
A teacher with several children whose immigration status placed them at risk in his classes contacted the clearinghouse to obtain publications describing the plight of these children in American schools, the legal issues and pertinent court rulings, and prohibited and recommended practices.
Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Rural Education And Small Schools, Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Inc., 1031 Quarrier St., P.O. Box 1348, Charleston, WV 25325-1348, 800/624-9120 (outside WV), 800/344-6646 (in WV). For pricing information and a listing of publications contact Information Services at (202) 357-6286.
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Adult, Career and Vocational Learning
The Clearinghouse provides materials covering all levels of adult and continuing education from basic literacy training through professional skill upgrading; vocational and technical education covering all service areas for secondary, postsecondary, and adult populations; and career education and career development programs for all ages and populations in educational, institutional, business, and industrial settings.
The clearinghouse conducted a database search for a businessman on the latest information in robotics and their applications.
An employer wanted to implement flex time, work share and several pre-retirement plans for his employees. The clearinghouse provided him with information on various experimental models, resources to help him set up and start the programs, and research on the effectiveness of the programs in other worksites.
Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Adult, Career And Vocational Learning, Ohio State University Center on Education and Training for Employment, 1960 Kenny Rd., Columbus, OH 43210-1090, (800) 848-4815, (614) 292-4353. For pricing information contact Information Services at (202) 357-6089.
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Higher Education
The Clearinghouse provides information covering education beyond the secondary level that leads to a four-year, masters, doctoral, or professional degree and that includes courses and programs designed to enhance or update skills obtained in these degree programs. It also covers business or industry education programs leading to a degree.
What research and assessments are available on the trends and issues in higher education? What are students really learning? The clearinghouse maintains up-to-date research and information on these issues.
A graduate student, interested in what percentage of state university faculty are minorities and women, obtained data on the diversity in state university faculties. Another student obtained figures on the number of female Hispanic school administrators in Ohio.
A basic bibliographic printout consists of up to 100 current citations. The cost varies: $80 corporate; $40 academic institutions; $25 students. Contact Eric Clearinghouse On Higher Education, George Washington University, One Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036-1183, (202) 296-2597.
For further pricing information contact the User Services Specialist at (202) 357-6919.
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Junior Colleges
This Clearinghouse provides information on the development, administration, and evaluation of two-year public and private community and junior colleges, technical institutes, and two-year branch university campuses. It also deals with linkages between two-year colleges and business/industrial organizations.
A researcher obtained information on the graduation rates of nursing students working on A.A. degrees from junior colleges. How many of these students are returning women and mothers?
Another researcher requested information on recruiting minorities and women, and efforts to retain them in junior colleges.
Contact: Eric Clearinghouse On Junior Colleges, University of California at Los Angeles, Mathematical Sciences Building, Room 8118, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024-1564, (213) 825-3931. For pricing information contact Information Services at (202) 357-6925.
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Information Resources
This Clearinghouse provides information covering educational technology and library and information science at all levels. Within library and information science, the focus is on the operation and management of information services for education-related organizations. All aspects of information technology related to education are considered within this scope.
A school administrator called the clearinghouse to obtain the latest research on the value of using computers and applying video technology to enhance learning. He received some of the clearinghouse's own materials and learned how to access the database to obtain more specific information.
A software company needed information on the advantages of the CD-ROM over floppy disks. The clearinghouse sent the company various studies comparing the different types of computer base media.
ERIC digests and minibibliographies are free. More exhaustive database searches vary in cost. Contact Eric Clearinghouse On Information Resources, Syracuse University School of Education, 30 Huntington Hall, 150 Marshall Street, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340, (315) 443-3640. For pricing information contact Information Services at (202) 357-6846.
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Science, Math and the Environment
The ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education acquires educational literature on the following topics: development of curriculum and instructional materials; teachers and teacher education; learning theory/outcomes; educational programs; research and evaluative studies; media applications; and computer applications.
A sixth-grade teacher obtained information to help her teach a lesson on environmental education. She received a publication suggesting activities related to proper use and disposal of hazardous materials found in the home. She also received a list of suggested activities to involve her students in examining the nature and importance of recycling along with a list of films, readings, and organizations to contact for further information.
The clearinghouse can provide materials to answer questions such as How are microcomputers being used in laboratory activities? What are the recent developments in college mathematics? What are the common safety hazards in science classrooms? What resources are available for teaching mathematics in a bilingual classroom? What are the environmental education objectives, activities, accomplishments, and plans of the agencies of the Federal Government?
There is a minimal charge for certain publications and bibliographies. In-depth database searches range in cost from $10 to $25. Contact: Eric Clearinghouse For Science, Mathematics, And Environmental Education, 1200 Chambers Road - 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43212, (614) 292-6717.
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Reading and Communication Skills
This Clearinghouse makes available hard-to-find educational materials such as research reports, literature reviews, curriculum guides, conference papers, projects or program reviews, and government reports. Each year ERIC/RCS helps thousands of people find useful information related to education in reading, English, journalism, theater, speech and mass communications.
The clearinghouse can provide materials to answer questions such as: How can newspapers, television and film be used as effective teaching tools? What strategies help Dyslexic students? What are specific problems in media ethics? How does bias affect the perception of journalists? and What models have been used to foster cognitive development in college students?
An English teacher wished to incorporate computers into her classroom at the elementary level. The clearinghouse provided guidelines on the sequential organization of word-processing skills, software selection, class organization, desktop publishing, and a variety of other lessons for the effective integration of computers into the instructional program.
ERIC/RCS Focused Access to Selected Topics Bibliographies, newsletters, and Digests with information and references on topics of current interest are free of charge. Multiple copies of publications for workshop distribution are available at no-cost. Question-answering is also a free service. Customized computer searches of the ERIC database are conducted for $20 for the first 50 citations. Contact Eric Clearinghouse On Reading And Communication Skills, Indiana University, Smith Research Center, Suite 150, 2805 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408-2698.
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Social Studies and Social Science
This Clearinghouse describes journal articles and documents at all levels of social studies and social science education, including anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, social psychology, civics, and political science. It also covers materials on history and on social topics such as law-related education, ethnic studies, bias and discrimination, aging, adoption, women's equity, and sex education.
A curriculum policy maker obtained information from the clearinghouse focusing on what is happening now in computer use and what might be expected in the future for social studies.
A middle school world geography teacher wished to supplement her lessons on Africa and African culture. The clearinghouse provided essays on what, why, and how to teach about people and places of Africa, provided teaching materials, and listed resources including a select bibliography on teaching about Africa and listings of national centers of African studies and other organizations with resources in Africa.
You can obtain a customized computer search of the ERIC database on a requested topic for $10 to $25 to yield an annotated bibliography of up to 50 documents and journal articles in the ERIC system. Call or write the ERIC/ChESS User Services Coordinator for more information. Contact Eric Clearinghouse For Social Studies/social Science Education, Social Studies Development Center, Indiana University, Smith Research Center, 2805 East Tenth St., Suite 120, Bloomington, IN 47405, (812) 855-3838.
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Counseling and Personnel Services
This Clearinghouse provides documents covering all levels of counseling and personnel services including preparation, practice, and supervision of counselors at all education levels and in all settings; theoretical development of counseling and guidance; personnel procedures such as testing and interviewing and the analysis and dissemination of the resultant information; group work and case work; nature of pupil, student, and adult characteristics; personnel workers and their relation to career planning, family consultations, and student orientation activities.
The clearinghouse can provide materials to answer questions from the public and professionals such as How can I enhance a student's self-esteem through counseling? How can counselors effectively intervene in the problems of child abuse? What are the emerging priorities for counseling in the 1990's? What counseling relevant software programs are available and how can the software be used? and What dropout prevention programs have been effective?
Contact Eric Clearinghouse On Counseling And Personnel Services, 2108 School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259, (313) 764-9492.
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State Money for Students
Alabama
Alabama Commission on Higher Education, One Court Square, Suite 221, Montgomery, Alabama 36197, (205) 269-2700. Alabama's programs are to encourage Alabama residents to attend in-state schools. The programs include the Student Assistance Program; the Student Grant Program; the Emergency Secondary Education Scholarship Program for Math and Science; and grants for children of deceased policemen/ firefighters.
Alaska
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, Pouch FP, Juneau, AK 99811; (907) 465-2854. Alaska's programs include the Alaska Teacher Scholarship Loan Program.
Arizona
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, 1937 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009; (602) 255-3109. Scholarships are offered by many of Arizona's universities.
Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 1220 West Third Street, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 371-1441. Arkansas' programs include the Loan Emergency Program awarded to students from areas with poor education systems, and the Governor's Scholar Program awarded to the top students in the state.
California
California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 942845, Sacramento, CA 94245-0845; (916) 445-0880. California's programs include grants, loans, and scholarships. A workbook with information on these programs is available.
Colorado
Colorado Commission on Higher Education, 1300 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 866-2723. Colorado administers eight programs in the areas of grants, scholarships, and work-study. It also offers a Diversity Grant Program for students from underrepresented groups.
Connecticut
Connecticut Board of Higher Education, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2391; (203) 566-2618. Need-based grants are one of the programs administered by the state of Connecticut.
Delaware
Delaware Postsecondary Education Commission, 820 French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 571-3240. Delaware's programs include need- and merit-based scholarship programs. Scholarship loans can be repaid by one-year of service for each year of support.
District of Columbia
Office of State Education Affairs, 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave., SE, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20020; (202) 727-3688. The District of Columbia's programs include need-based grants for residents.
Florida
Florida Office of Student Financial Aid, State Programs Unit, Florida Education Center, Tallahassee, FL 32399; (904) 488-1034. Florida offers approximately twenty-six scholarships, grants, and loans. Some of its programs include A Critical Teacher Shortage Loan Program, the "Chappie" James Scholarship awarded to the most promising student, and the Challenger Astronauts Memorial Scholarships. Fellowships and loans are also offered to graduate students.
Georgia
Georgia Department of Education, Division of General Instruction, 1952 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, GA 30334-5040; (404) 656-5812. Georgia's programs include scholarships and grants. A merit-based program includes the Georgia Scholar Program.
Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Education, Student Personnel Services, 1302 Queen Emma Street, Room A-207, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 548-4394. Hawaii's programs include scholarships and grants. Bulletin 15 describes Hawaii's programs and includes other pertinent information.
Idaho
Office of the State Board of Education, 307 Len B. Jordan Building, 650 West State Street, Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334- 2270. Idaho administers programs which include the Idaho Scholarship Program, the Education Incentive Program in Education and Nursing, and a Work-Study Program.
Illinois
Illinois Student Aid Commission, 106 Wilmont Road, Deerfield, IL 60015; (708) 948-8550. Illinois' programs include scholarships based on merit and need and are offered to Illinois residents attending a college or university within the state.
Indiana
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 964 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-2350. Indiana's programs include a need-based grant program and a merit-based Hoosier Scholar Program.
Iowa College Aid Commission, 201 Jewett Building, Ninth and Grant Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 282-3501. Some of the programs Iowa offers include an Iowa Tuition Grant, a State of Iowa Scholarship, a Loan Reimbursement in Nursing, and Technical Grants to a two-year community college.
Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents, Capital Tower, 400 8th St., SW, Suite 609, Topeka, KS 66603; (913) 296-3517. Kansas administers approximately sixteen programs in grants and scholarships, including a Scholarship Program which awards a maximum of $1,000 per year. Nursing scholarships which meet certain criteria and graduate scholarships are also administered.
Kentucky
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, 1050 US 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-3553. Kentucky strives to keep its tuition at state colleges and universities affordable by using state monies. Scholarships and grants are offered to students.
Louisiana
Special Commission on Education Services, P.O. Box 91202, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202; (504) 922-1011. Louisiana's programs include grants and scholarships.
Maine
Maine Department of Higher Education, State House Station 119, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-2183. Maine administers various scholarships, grants, and loans, including the Maine Student Incentive Program offered to a resident attending a college in Maine or in any other of the five New England states. Post-graduate scholarships in the medical field are also available.
Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission, The Jeffrey Building, 16 Francis Street, Suite 209, Annapolis, MD 21401; (301) 974-5370. Maryland offers scholarships, loans, and grants, in addition to Senatorial and House of Delegate scholarships which are awarded annually.
Massachusetts
Board of Regents of Higher Education, Scholarship Office, 330 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116; (617) 727-9420. Massachusetts administers approximately twelve scholarships programs and a Graduate Grant Program.
Michigan
Michigan Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Services, P.O. Box 3008, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-3394. Michigan administers scholarships, grants, and loans.
Minnesota
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board, Capitol Square Building, Suite 400, 550 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, (612) 296-3974. Minnesota's programs include grants, loans, a State Grant Program, and a Child-Care Program.
Mississippi
Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, 3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211-6453; (601) 982-6570. Mississippi administers approximately fifteen programs, including scholarships, grants, and loans, all of which are need- and/or merit-based.
Missouri
Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education, P.O. Box 1438, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-3940. Missouri's programs include the need-based Missouri Student Grant and the Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship awarded to those students who scores on the SAT or ACT fall within the top three percent (this award is revised annually).
Montana
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, 35 South Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-6570. Montana's programs include need- and merit-based scholarships.
Nebraska
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, 301 Centennial Mall, South, P.O. Box 95005, Lincoln, NE 68509-5505; (402) 471-2847. Nebraska administers a "decentralized" form of student aid in higher education. Monies are allocated based on a formula to postsecondary schools. Students should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend for scholarship, grant, and loan information.
Nevada
Nevada Department of Education, 400 West King Street, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 885-3104. Nevada administers financial programs through their colleges.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2550. New Hampshire administers approximately six programs in state scholarships and grants. Students must meet residency requirements.
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Assistance, 4 Quakerbridge Plaza, CN 540, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 588-3228. New Jersey administers approximately five programs in state scholarships and grants. Included in these five are the Distinguished State Scholar Program and the Tuition Aid Grant. Recipients must be New Jersey residents attending a college within the state.
New Mexico
New Mexico Education Assistance Foundation, P.O. Box 27020, Albuquerque, NM 81725; (505) 345-3391. New Mexico administers scholarships, grants, and loans.
New York
New York Higher Education Services Corporation, Student Information, Albany, NY 12255; (518) 474-5592. New York administers approximately twenty-one state programs, including two general Grant Programs for full- and part-time students and undergraduate Scholarship and Fellowship awards. New York also administers an Empire State Excellence Scholarship.
North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, P.O. Box 2688, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; (919) 549-8614. North Carolina administers scholarship, grant, and loan programs.
North Dakota
North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program, State Capitol, 600 East Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-4114. North Dakota administers approximately three programs, including the merit-based North Dakota Scholars Program.
Ohio Board of Regents, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215; (614) 466-7420. Ohio administers approximately five need- and merit-based program, plus an Instructional Grant Program. All of these programs are restricted to Ohio residents only.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 500 Education Building, State Capitol Complex, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2444. Oklahoma administers approximately six programs, including the merit-based Chancellors Scholarship Program. These programs are restricted to Oklahoma residents attending a college in-state.
Oregon
Oregon State Scholarship Commission
1445 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401; (503) 686-4166. Oregon administers programs for need-based grants, academic- and need-based cash awards, and private awards. These are available to Oregon residents only.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 660 Boas Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102; (717) 257-2550. Pennsylvania administers programs in the areas of grants, loans, and scholarships.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority, 560 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886; (401) 277-2050. Rhode Island administers one Grant Program and three Scholarship Programs, including a Teacher Scholarship for "the best and the brightest." These programs are awarded on the basis of need and/or merit.
South Carolina
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 253-6260. South Carolina administers scholarship and grant programs to approximately eighteen private colleges.
South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Education and Culturan Affairs, Office of the Secretary, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3134. South Dakota administers approximately five need- and merit-based programs in the areas of scholarships and grants.
Tennessee
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1250, Parkway Towers, Nashville, TN 37243-0820; (615) 741-1346. Tennessee administers state grants, loans, and scholarships.
Texas
Texas Coordinating Board on Higher Education, Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711; (512) 462-6400. Texas is a decentralized state for programs. Students should contact the Financial Aid office at the college they plan to attend for grant, scholarship, and loan information
Utah System for Higher Education, 355 West North Temple, 3 Triad, Suite 550, Salt Lake City, UT 84180-1205; (801) 538-5247. Utah administers state funds using a decentralized system. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at the college they plan to attend.
Vermont
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, P.O. Box 2000, Champlain Mill, Winooski, VT 05404; (802) 655-9602. Vermont's programs include the need-based Vermont Incentive Program Grant and non-degree Grant Programs and Honors Scholarships.
Virginia
Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Office of Financial Aid, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 225-3146. Virginia administers need- and merit-based programs for scholarships, grants, and work-study.
Washington
Council for Postsecondary Education, 917 Lakeridge Way, GV 11, Olympia, WA 98504; (206) 753-3571. Washington administers approximately five programs including the Washington State Need Grant and the Washington Scholars Program.
West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education Program, P.O. Box 4007, Charleston, WV 25364-4007; (304) 347-1266. West Virginia's programs include scholarships (including a Teacher's Scholarship), grants, and college work-study.
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board, P.O. Box 7885, Madison, WI 53707-7885; (608) 267-2206. Wisconsin administers approximately eight need- and merit-based scholarships and grants. Programs are also available for Indians, minorities, and the handicap.
Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Higher Education, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-6213. Wyoming administers scholarships and grants, including a First Generation American Scholarship to a qualifying high school senior in Wyoming.
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State Money for Students
State Money For College Students
Students seeking financial assistance should ask the State higher education agency in their home State for information about State aid - including aid from a program jointly funded by individual States and the U.S. Department of Education. Each State has its own name for this program, as well as its own award levels, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
Your State can also give you information about the Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program which is a Federal program administered at the State level. These scholarships are for outstanding high school graduates who want to pursue teaching careers after they finish college. A Douglas scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year to students who graduate from high school in the top 10% of their class, and who meet other selection criteria their State may establish. Generally, students are required to teach two years for each year of scholarship assistance they receive.
The agency in your State responsible for public elementary and secondary schools can also give you information on the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program and the National Science Scholars Program (NSSP). Under the Byrd Program, students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued excellence may receive $1,500 for their first year of postsecondary education. Under the NSSP, graduating high school seniors (or those who will obtain the equivalent of a certificate of graduation) who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in the physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering may receive funds to continue their studies at the postsecondary level. Scholarships of up to $5,000 per year of undergraduate study, or the cost of education, whichever is less, are awarded to two students from each Congressional district.
Federal loans, grants and work-study programs are also available. Contact your school's financial aid administrator to find out details and to determine which ones are available at your school. First-time undergraduates may receive all three types of financial aid. Graduate students may apply for loans or Work-Study, but not for Pell Grants or SEOG. The State aid totals below reflect State grant and scholarship amounts and do not include Federal funding.
The U.S. Department of Education offers the following major financial aid programs:
Loans:
1) Stafford Loans are low-interest loans made to students attending school at least half-time. Loans are made by a lender such as a bank, credit union, or savings and loan association. Sometimes a school acts as a lender. These loans are insured by the guarantee agency in each State and reinsured by the Federal Government. Students must repay this loan. To find out the name, address, and telephone number of the guarantee agency in your State, as well as information about borrowing, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1(800) 4-FED AID.
2) PLUS loans are for parents who want to borrow to help pay for their children's education. Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS) are for student borrowers. Both loans provide additional funds for educational expenses, and, like Stafford Loans, are made by a lender such as a bank, credit union, or savings and loan association.
3) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
Grants:
1) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
2) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
Work-Study:
1) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
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State Money For College Students
State Money For Students
State Money For College Students
Alabama
Alabama Commission on Higher Education, One Court Square, Suite 221, Montgomery, Alabama 36197, (205) 269-2700. Alabama's programs encourage Alabama residents to attend in-State schools. Residency is required to participate in the programs listed below. In 1990-91, Alabama awarded $8,940,217 in State-supported student assistance.
1) Alabama Student Assistance Program: These need-based, State/Federal grants range from $300 to $2,500 per academic year. At most institutions, awards are limited to undergraduate study. Nearly 90 Alabama institutions participate in the program.
2) Alabama Student Grant Program: This award of grant assistance is open to undergraduates attending an eligible independent Alabama college or university. Up to $1,200 is available per academic year.
3) Alabama Guaranteed Student Loan Program (AGSLP): This need-based, low interest loan program provides up to $2,625 per academic year for the first and second years of undergraduate study, up to $4,000 per academic year for students who have completed the first two years of undergraduate study, and up to $7,500 per academic year for graduate or professional students. A maximum of $17,250 for undergraduate study is offered; $54,750 for graduate and undergraduate studies combined.
4) Alabama National Guard Assistance Program: Awards are used for tuition, educational fees and book/supplies for Alabama National Guard members to attend a State public postsecondary educational institution. Awards are limited to $500 per term, and no more than $1,000 per year and are not need-based.
5) Emergency Secondary Education Scholarship Program: This scholarship/loan program was created to attract capable students to the teaching profession in math and science education. Up to $3,996 is offered per academic year.
6) Alabama Nursing Scholarships: Scholarship/loans of varying amounts are awarded to students enrolled in eligible nursing programs at participating institutions.
7) Alabama GI Dependents Educational Benefit Program: Tuition, fees and book assistance is available to children and spouses of eligible Alabama veterans who attend State public postsecondary schools. This program is open to undergraduates only.
8) American Legion Scholarship and American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Programs: Open to students who are the sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea or Vietnam. Grants are used for tuition, fees and board expenses to attend a public postsecondary school. Awards are restricted to students who attend institutions with on-campus housing.
9) Senior Adult Scholarships: This free tuition program is available to individuals, 60 years of age or older, who attend public two-year postsecondary education institutions.
10) Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarships: Awards are based on demonstrated athletic ability determined through try-outs. Awards fund total tuition. Students must attend State public junior and community colleges. Awards are not based on financial need.
11) Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarships: Awards are based on demonstrated talent determined through competitive auditions. Awards fund total tuition. Students must attend State public junior and community colleges. Awards are not based on financial need.
12) Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents: This award covers instructional fees and tuition for children from families in which the head of the family is blind and whose family income is insufficient to provide educational benefits.
13) Police Officer's and Firefighters Survivor's Educational Assistance Program: The grant covers fees, books and supplies for dependents and eligible spouses of Alabama police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. There is no limit on the amount awarded to recipients. Applicants must enroll in an undergraduate program at a State public postsecondary education institution.
14) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year.
15) Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS): Parents may borrow for a dependent student under the PLUS Program. Independent undergraduate students and graduate and professional students may apply for SLS. Up to $4,000 is offered per academic year for each program. The maximum amount for each program is $20,000.
16) Wallace-Folsom Prepaid College Tuition Program: Parents, grandparents, friends, or any other sponsor may purchase a contract to guarantee tuition payment for a determined number of credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. Age limits apply to students enrolled in this program. Lump-sum or periodic payment plans may be selected.
17) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
18) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
19) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
20) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Alaska
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, Pouch FP, Juneau, AK 99811-0505; (907) 465-2962. The following programs are open to Alaskan residents, only. In 1990-91, $1,623,852 was awarded in funding.
1) Michael Murphy Memorial Scholarship Loan: Funds up to $1,000 per year for undergraduates are awarded to full-time students pursuing a degree program at an accredited college or university in law enforcement, law, probation and parole, penology, or closely related fields. Loans are non-interest bearing and, upon degree completion, the scholarship loan recipient receives forgiveness of 20% of total loan indebtedness for each period he or she is employed full-time in Alaska law enforcement or a related field.
2) Robert C. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Loan Fund: This scholarship provides loans to students who wish to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university that will lead to a career in education, public administration, or other closely related fields. Funds up to $1,000 per year are available for full-time study. Undergraduates and graduates are eligible to apply. Loans are non-interest bearing and, upon degree completion, the scholarship loan recipient receives forgiveness of 20% of total loan indebtedness for each period he or she is employed full time in an education or public administration field.
3) A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Scholarship Loan: This program funds provide educational loans to Alaska full-time undergraduate or graduate study at accredited schools in the following degree or certificate programs: fisheries, fishery management, food technology, fishery science, seafood processing, and other related fields. Awards cover the cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and transportation costs for up to two round trips between the recipient's home and school each year. A loan may be made for up to five years of undergraduate study, five years of graduate study, or a combined maximum of eight years of study.
4) Alaska State Educational Incentive Grant Program: This program provides grants to eligible students enrolled in their first undergraduate program at in-State or out-of-State postsecondary educational institutions. Grants range from $100 to $1,500, depending upon financial need.
5) Teacher Scholarship Loan Program: This program encourages Alaska high school graduates to pursue teaching careers in rural elementary and secondary schools in the State. Students may borrow up to $7,500 per year for in-State or out-of-State study. Loans may be used for tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, and transportation costs of up to two round trips between the student's home community and the school of attendance. Loans are awarded for a maximum of five years of undergraduate study.
6) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
7) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
8) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
State Money For College Students
Arizona
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, 3030 North Central, Suite 1407, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (602) 229-2590. Arizona administers a "decentralized" form of student aid in higher education. Monies are allocated based on a formula to postsecondary schools and each college or university sets their own funding limits. Students should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend for scholarship, grant, and loan information. State residency is required for the programs listed below.
1) Arizona State Student Incentive Grant Program: This program provides grants from $100 to $2,500 to needy students who attend participating postsecondary educational institutions in Arizona. It is available to both undergraduate and graduate students who are attending school on at least a half-time basis in an eligible program.
2) Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance: Persons with a physical or mental disability that substantially interferes with obtaining employment may be eligible for assistance from this program. Each qualified individual works with a counselor to develop an appropriate rehabilitative program. This program is tailored to the individual and may include classroom training as well as work experience. Depending upon need, support services such as day care and allowances for transportation and books and supplies are provided. Supplemental training stipends are available on a limited basis. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the nearest office of the Arizona Department of Economic Security. In 1990-91, 332 students received funding through this program.
3) Student Exchange Program: The Western InterState Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) helps Arizona students obtain access to five fields of professional education not available in Arizona, but made available at participating institutions in other Western States at a reduced tuition rate. The reduced tuition usually amounts to the in-State rate at public schools and one-third the regular tuition rate at private schools.
4) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
5) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
6) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
7) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
8) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
9) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
10) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 114 East Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 324-9300. Students must be Arkansas residents to qualify for the following programs. In 1990-91, $5,107,000 was awarded in State funding.
1) Student Assistance Grants: Full-time undergraduate and high school seniors may apply for grants of up to $624 per year. Grants are awarded on a first come, first served basis by financial need.
2) Governor's Scholars: Scholarships of $2,000 per academic year are awarded to 100 high school seniors in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Students with at least an ACT score of 27 or a grade point average of 3.60 may apply.
3) Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship: Scholarships of $1,000 per academic year are awarded to high school seniors with financial need, an ACT score of 19 and a grade point average of 2.50 in the precollegiate core course curriculum.
4) Paul Douglas Teaching Scholarship: These scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate and high school seniors who graduated in the top 10% of their high school graduating class or scored at least 62 on the GED and are pursuing certification to teach at the pre-school, elementary, or secondary level. Scholarships are for $5,000 per academic year. After graduation, recipients are required to teach two years for each year of scholarship assistance to receive total loan forgiveness.
5) Emergency Secondary Education Loan: Loans of $2,500 are available to full-time undergraduates or graduate students pursuing a secondary education teaching certificate in the following categories: foreign language, math, science, special education, guidance/counseling or gifted/talented. Repayment of the loan is forgiven at 20% for each year taught in approved subject shortage areas in Arkansas secondary schools after graduation.
6) MIA/KIA Dependent's Scholarship: This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate/graduate students and high school seniors who are dependents/spouses of person's who were declared Killed in Action, Missing in Action or were Prisoner's of War. The award provides a waiver of in-State tuition, on-campus room, board, and fees at State higher education institutions. Students must attend an approved two or four year State supported college, university or vocational/technical school. Graduate students must not have received their undergraduate education in Arkansas.
7) Law Enforcement Officer's Dependents Scholarship: This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduates and high school seniors who are dependents of persons who were killed or totally disabled in the line of duty as law enforcement officers. The award is limited to eight semesters and does not include board, books, materials and supplies, dues or extracurricular activity fees. Spouses lose eligibility, if they remarry.
8) Second Effort Scholarship: The Arkansas Department of Higher Education contacts the individuals with the top ten GED scores and offers this scholarship. Awards are for $1,000 per academic year.
9) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
10) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
11) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
12) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
13) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
14) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
15) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
California
California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 942845, Sacramento, CA 94245-0845; (916) 445-0880. In 1990-91, $161 million was awarded in new and renewable Cal Grants. Students must be California residents to be eligible to participate in the programs listed below.
1) Cal Grants, A,B, and C are available for undergraduate students.
A: Cal Grants A: Helps low- and middle-income students with tuition/fee costs. Grant recipients are selected on the basis of financial need and grade point average. In 1991-92, new awards range from $700 to $5,250 at independent schools and colleges, from $700 to about $1,900 at the University of California, and from $700 to about $1,000 at California State University. The minimum course length is two academic years.
B) Cal Grants B: This grant provides a living allowance (and sometimes tuition/fee help) for very low-income students. In 1991-92, the living allowance for new awards, ranged from $700 to $1,410. The tuition/fee award ranged from $700 to about $1,000 at California State University, and from $700 to about $1,900 at the University of California, and from $700 to $5,250 at independent schools and colleges. The minimum course length is one academic year.
C) Cal Grant C: Helps vocational school students with tuition and training costs. For 1991-92, awards ranged from $700 to $2,360 for tuition and fees. In addition, students must show a $700 need in order to receive a $530 allowance for tools, books and equipment.
2) State Work-Study Program: This program offers eligible college and university students the opportunity to earn money to defray educational expenses. Jobs may be available with public institutions or non-profit or profit-making enterprises. Students will be paid at rates comparable to those paid for positions within the employing organization.
3) Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE): Teacher candidates may apply for up to $8,000 in loan-assumption benefits through this program. The Commission annually accepts up to 500 new APLE program applicants who are selected by participating postsecondary institutions with approved teacher preparation programs. To receive benefits, participants must provide three consecutive years of teaching in a California public school in a designated subject matter shortage area or in a school serving in a high proportion of low-income students.
4) Graduate Fellowship Program: Candidates must be pursuing recognized advanced or professional degrees on at least a half-time basis at an eligible California graduate or professional school. Applicants must demonstrate their intent to become college or university faculty members. Awards are made on the basis of grades, graduate admissions test scores and consideration of disadvantaged background.
5) Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship: This program provides educational grants to needy dependents and spouses of California peace officers, officers and employees of the Department of Corrections or Youth Authority, and permanent and full-time firefighters who have been killed or totally disabled in the line of duty. Grants at four year colleges range from $100 to $1,500 per year with a maximum of $6,000 in a six year period. Grants at community colleges range from $100 to $500 per year, up to four years.
6) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
7) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
8) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
9) State Veterans Benefits: Dependents of California veterans who are current totally service-connected disabled or deceased, wives of totally disabled veterans, and widows of deceased veterans may be eligible to receive benefits from the California Department of Veteran's Affairs. The benefits include a $100 per month subsistence allowance and a waiver of registration and tuition fees at the University of California, California State University, and community colleges.
10) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
11) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
12) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
13) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Colorado
Colorado Commission on Higher Education, 1300 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 866-2723. Colorado administers programs in the areas of grants, scholarships, and work-study. Students must be Colorado residents in order to participate in the following programs. In 1991-92, State education appropriations totalled $32,954,064.
1) Colorado Diversity Grants: These grants are available as part of a State-wide effort to increase participation of underrepresented groups in the Colorado public higher education system.
2) Colorado Student Incentive Grants (CSIG): Grants are available to qualified undergraduates with substantial financial need. Student grants under this program are comprised of both Federal and State funds.
3) Colorado Student Grants (CSG): Grants are available to qualified undergraduates with documented financial need.
4) Colorado Part-time Grants: These need based grants are for less than full-time students attending eligible Colorado institutions.
5) Colorado Work-Study: This part-time employment program is designed to assist students with financial need as well as those who have a need for work experience.
6) Undergraduate Merit Awards: Awards are available to students who demonstrate superior scholarship or talent as defined by the Colorado college or university they attend.
7) Colorado Graduate Grants: Graduate students with financial need may apply for this program.
8) Colorado Graduate Fellowships: This program provides merit-based awards to graduate students.
9) Law Enforcement/POW-MIA Dependents Tuition Assistance: This award, of approximately $5,000, pays tuition for dependents of Colorado law enforcement offices, fire or national guard personnel killed or disabled in the line of duty, and for dependents of prisoners of war or service personnel listed as missing in action. Dependents of disabled personnel must have demonstrated financial need for assistance. Applications are available at the Commission on Higher Education.
10) Colorado Nursing Scholarship: These scholarships provide assistance to individuals who wish to pursue nursing education and who agree to practice in Colorado. Applications are available from the Commission on Higher Education in April of each year. Funding for $220,000 has been appropriated for the 1991-92 academic year.
11) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
12) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
13) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
14) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
15) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
16) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
17) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Connecticut
Connecticut Board of Higher Education, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2391; (203) 566-8118. Connecticut received a double appropriation of $19.4 million for 1990-1992 for State educational funding. To be eligible for the programs listed below, students must be State residents.
1) Scholastic Achievement Grant: Grants of up to $2,000 a year are awarded to Connecticut high school seniors who rank in the top 20% of their class or who achieve SAT scores of at least 1,100 (27 on the ACT test). Awards are based on financial need and are to be used at a Connecticut college or in States which have reciprocity agreements with Connecticut.
2) Connecticut Independent College Student Grant: Up to $6,384 a year is available in grants to State residents attending Connecticut independent colleges. Awards are based on financial needs.
3) Connecticut Aid for Public College Students: Awards of up to the amount of unmet financial need are available for students attending Connecticut public colleges.
4) Aid to Dependents of Deceased, Disabled MIA Veterans: This award is available to students whose parent was a Connecticut resident upon entry into the U.S. Armed Forces and served during the war; death must be service-related; disability rated permanent and 100% by the Veterans Administration. Awards of $400 a year are based on financial need.
5) Connecticut Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students enrolled full-time in a three-year hospital school of nursing in Connecticut, or in a two- or four-year nursing program at a Connecticut College. The amount of the award varies and is based on academic standing and financial need.
6) Family Education Loan Program (FELP): Loans that range from $2,000 to $20,000 a year at a fixed rate are available to students enrolled at least half-time in Connecticut non-profit colleges, or Connecticut residents enrolled at least half-time in a non-profit college anywhere in the U.S. Call 1(800) 252-FELP (in Connecticut) or (203) 522-0766 for information.
6) Tuition Waiver for Veterans: This program is available to veterans who are Connecticut residents when enrolling in college and upon entry in the U.S. Armed Forces or children of Vietnam veterans declared MIA/POW attending Connecticut public colleges. The waiver is equal to tuition only.
7) Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens: This program is available to students, age 62 and over, attending Connecticut public colleges. The waiver is equal to tuition only.
8) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
9) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
10) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
11) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
12) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
13) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
14) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Delaware
Delaware Postsecondary Education Commission, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 577-3240. Students must be Delaware residents in order to qualify for the following programs. In 1992, Delaware appropriated $130 million in State funding. State appropriations per student for Delaware higher education rank 20th in the nation, 2% above average.
1) Delaware Postsecondary Scholarship Fund: This need-based grant program assists Delaware students in meeting college costs. Funds awarded are not repaid by the students or their parents. Grants may be used at Delaware colleges, and under certain conditions in States other than Delaware. The maximum grant is $1,000 per year. Reapplication is required each year are requested.
2) Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship Loan: This scholarship loan awards scholarships to academically talented Delaware students who agree to pursue teaching careers at the elementary and secondary levels in Delaware public schools. This merit-based award of $1,000 minimum is renewable for up to four years, and must be repaid with teaching service.
3) Diamond State Scholarship: This program promotes academic achievement among Delaware students. The Diamond State Scholars are awarded scholarships of $1,000 which are renewable for four years of undergraduate study. Approximately 50 awards are made each year to graduating high school seniors.
4) B. Bradford Barnes Scholarship: This program was established by the State to honor the memory of a Speaker of the House who died while serving in the General Assembly. One merit-based, renewable scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding high school senior who has accepted an offer of admission from the University of Delaware. The scholarship pays full tuition, fees, room and board at the University of Delaware.
5) Delaware Nursing Incentive Scholarship Loan: This scholarship loan program was established to encourage academically talented Delaware students to pursue education leading to certification as a Registered or Practical Nurse. Awards are up to $3,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of study, and must be repaid with nursing practice at a Delaware State-owned hospital.
6) Delaware Optometric Institutional Aid: This program maintains an agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) to assist Delawareans in obtaining a degree in optometry. Under this agreement the State provides $4,000 per year for up to four years for a limited number of Delaware residents who qualify for admission. PCO applies the entire $4,000 to the student's tuition. The student must repay 25% of the State support and practice optometry in Delaware for the same number of hears he/she received State support.
7) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
8) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
9) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
10) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
11) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
12) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
13) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
District of Columbia
Office of State Education Affairs, 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave., SE, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20020; (202) 727-3685. In 1991-92, a total of $719,929 was awarded. The DC State Student Incentive Grant Program provided $548,106 in funding. The DC Nurses Training Corps Program awarded $171,823. District residency is required to participate in the following programs, unless specified.
1) DC State Student Incentive Program: Between $400 and $1,500 is available to students who have been permanent DC residents for at least 15 months, and attend school full-time at an accredited postsecondary institution in the U.S.
2) DC Nurses Training Corps Program: This renewable program is open to nursing students who plan to attend or are attending the University of DC, Catholic University of America, Howard University, Georgetown University, or the Margaret Murray Washington Career Development Center. Students must agree to work at DC General Hospital, DC Office on Aging or the Commission of Public Health. Up to $22,000 per year is available based on the cost of attendance at school. Students must work two years for every year of scholarship received.
3) TERI Supplemental Loan: This private loan provides funding from $2,000 to $20,000 a year at a fixed or variable rate. Undergraduate or graduate students attending a participating college or university in the U.S. may apply. Contact the financial aid office at a participating college or university for details or contact The Education Resources Institute (TERI) at 1(800) 255-TERI.
4) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
5) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
6) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
7) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
8) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
9) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
10) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
% Florida
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, State Programs Unit, Florida Education Center, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; (904) 488-1034. In 1991-92, approximately $86 million was appropriated for State educational funding. Students must be Florida residents to participate in the programs detailed below.
1) Florida Student Assistance Grants (FSAG): These need-based grants may range from $200 to $1,500 per academic year. The program is open to full-time undergraduate students with financial need who are attending an eligible public or private Florida institution.
2) State Tuition Voucher (STV): This undergraduate award is used for tuition and fees at an eligible independent Florida college or university. The award is not based on need and the amount depends on the number of eligible students and level of funding.
3) Florida Undergraduate Scholars' Fund: This merit scholarship program provides awards to outstanding Florida high school graduates. Initial awards are for $1,000, $1,500 or $2,500 depending on eligibility. Renewal awards are $2,500.
4) Public School Work Experience (PSWEP): This program supports employment for undergraduate students as teacher aides or science laboratory assistants in public schools; as reading tutors in adult basic skills education programs; or as tutors/counselors for educationally disadvantaged freshmen in public postsecondary schools.
5) College Career Work Experience Program (CCWEP): This need-based program is open to undergraduate students with financial need who are enrolled at least half-time at an eligible Florida institution. It provides jobs related to their declared major areas of study or career interest. The amount of award varies according to financial need.
6) "Chappie" James Most Promising Teacher Scholarship Loan Program: This scholarship loan program provides up to $4,000 per academic year to outstanding Florida high school seniors who intend to enter the public school teaching profession in Florida. The loan is repaid by teaching service or cash.
7) Critical Teacher Shortage Scholarship Loan Program: This scholarship loan program was created to attract capable students to the teaching profession in critical teacher shortage areas. Up to $4,000 per academic year is available for a maximum of two years. The loan is repaid by teaching service or cash.
8) Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund: This need-based scholarship provides $3,000 per academic year to outstanding high school seniors who will attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Bethune-Cookman College, Edward Waters College or Florida Memorial College. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students.
9) Seminole/Miccosukee Indian Scholarship: This program provides scholarships for Seminole and Miccosukee Indians of Florida who are enrolled as full-time or part-time undergrade or graduate students. The amount of scholarship is determined by the respective tribe.
10) Confederate Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship for lineal descendants of Confederate soldiers and sailors provides $150 for an academic year.
11) Scholarships for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans: This scholarship provides funding for dependent children of deceased or 100% disabled veterans or servicemen officially classified as "Prisoners of War" or "Missing in Action." The amount equals tuition and fees for an academic year at a public Florida institution. Residency requirement varies.
12) Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund: This need based scholarship for Hispanic Americans provides $2,000 for an academic year. It is available for undergraduate or graduate study and the amount available is contingent upon matching contributions from private sources. Applicants may apply for the first year of undergraduate study or the first year of graduate study.
13) Vocational Gold Seal Endorsement Scholarship: This scholarship program is available to high school graduates who wish to pursue postsecondary vocational-technical education. Up to $2,000 per academic year is provided.
14) Florida Minority Medical Education Program: This program encourages minorities to enter the medical profession The maximum award is $10,000 per year for three students at each of the State's four participating medical schools: University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of Miami, Southeastern University of Health Sciences. The program requires two years' primary care service in a medically underserved area of Florida or repayment of all scholarship money with interest.
15) Masters' Fellowship Loan Program for Teachers: This fellowship loan program was created to attract liberal arts graduates, science graduates, and mid-career returning students to teaching in Florida public schools. Awards of $6,000 are provided in addition to an amount equal to the average tuition and fees at the State universities for up to two semesters or three quarters and one summer term.
16) Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program: This tuition reimbursement program encourages public school district employees certified to teach to become certified in, or gain a graduate degree in, a critical teacher shortage area. Up to $78 per credit hour is provided for up to nine credit hours per academic year. The maximum total is thirty-six credit hours.
17) Critical Teacher Shortage student Loan Forgiveness Program: This loan forgiveness program was created to attract qualified personnel to seek employment in Florida public schools in designated critical teacher areas. It provides repayment of educational loans in return for teaching in a critical teacher shortage area. Up to $2,500 per year is available for four years for teachers with undergraduate loans or $5,000 per academic year for up to two years for teachers with graduate loans.
18) Virgil Hawkins Fellowship: Fellowships are available for minority students attending Florida State University and the University of Florida Law School. An award of $5,000 is provided for a maximum of three years.
19) Exceptional Student Education Training Grant for Out of Field Teachers; This tuition reimbursement program is available to teachers holding a valid Florida teaching certificate but who are not fully certified in the areas of exceptionality in which they teach. Up to $200 per course for a maximum of three courses or nine semester hours per term is available.
20) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
21) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
22) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
23) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
24) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
25) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
26) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Georgia
Georgia Department of Education, Division of General Instruction, 1954 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, GA 30334-5050; (404) 656-5812. Georgia provides no State grants but does offer the merit-based Georgia Scholar Program. This program identifies and recognizes high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Requirements include a minimum score of 1300 on the SAT test or a score of 31 on the ACT or a ranking in the upper 10% of his or her graduating class. As a recipient of the award, the student may receive a Governor's Scholarship if he or she continues their postsecondary education in an approved public or private college or University in Georgia and meets other program requirements. The scholarship is used to defray the cost of tuition for a maximum of four years eligibility.
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Education, Student Personnel Services, 1302 Queen Emma Street, Room A-207, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 735-3981. Hawaii's programs of scholarships and grants are available to State residents. Bulletin 15, a 275-page financial aid guide, describes Hawaii's programs and includes other pertinent information. This book will be updated in October, 1992 and is available for $5, plus $2 for shipping and handling.
1) Hawaii Student Incentive Grants (HSIG): These grants provide tuition waivers for undergraduate students. A student must be eligible for a PELL Grant and be a Hawaii resident, as defined by the Board of Regents for tuition purposes.
2) Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence: This scholarship of $4,000 per year and a full tuition waiver is provided to entering freshmen with combined SAT score of 1200 and high school grade point average of 3.5. The scholarship is renewable for four years if the student continues to meet eligibility requirements. This program also includes a one-time $2,000 grant that pays for an approved study abroad/exchange program during the student's junior year.
3) Presidential Achievement Scholarship: These scholarship provide $4,000 per year plus a full tuition waiver to juniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 and who show superior academic achievement or creative efforts. They are renewable for one year if eligibility requirements are met. This program also includes a one-time $2,000 grant that pays for an approved study abroad/exchange program during the student's junior year.
4) Pacific Asian Scholarships: These scholarships are waivers of tuition to students for academic merit (3.5 cumulative grade point average or better), who are pursuing study relevant to the Pacific and Asian region.
5) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
6) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
7) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
8) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
9) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
10) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
11) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Idaho
Office of the State Board of Education, 307 Len B. Jordan Building, 650 West State Street, Boise, ID 83720-3650; (208) 334-2270. In 1991-92, Idaho received $251,600 in appropriations for State educational funding. Students must be State residents in order to participate in the programs listed below.
1) Idaho Scholarship Program: This program provides awards of $2,650 per year to graduating Idaho high school seniors who wish to pursue their postsecondary education at an Idaho college or university. The award is based on academic merit and is automatically renewed each year as long as the student maintains satisfactory grades. Twenty-five percent of the initial scholarships each year are given to vocational students. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student in an academic or vocational program at an Idaho college or university.
2) Paul L. Fowler Memorial Scholarship Program: This memorial scholarship provides assistance to outstanding students in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. There is no geographical limitation as to the location of the institutions of higher learning which recipients may attend. The one-year awards are for $2,830 and recipients are selected on the basis on rank in class and ACT scores.
The following scholarships are not administered by the State Board of Education, but are available to Idaho students Statewide.
1) Idaho Governor's Scholarship Program: Scholarships of $3,000 are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or rank in the top 10% of his/her graduating class and score in the top 5% of the ACT. Recipients must enroll as a full-time student in an academic program at an Idaho college or university. For further information, call (208) 342-1663.
2) Idaho Minority and "At-Risk" Student Scholarship: Awards of $2,500 are available to help talented students who may not be able to attend college because of their cultural, economic, or physical circumstances. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students at one of the following eligible postsecondary institutions: Boise State University, Idaho State University, North Idaho College, Eastern ID Technical College, Lewis-Clark State College, University of Idaho, College of Southern Idaho and the College of Idaho. For further details, contact the financial aid office of the college or university you plan to attend.
3) Education Incentive Loan Forgiveness: This program provides loan forgiveness to Idaho students who wish to pursue a teaching career or professional nursing career within the State. Recipients must rank within the upper 15% of his/her graduating class or have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. They must also pursue a teaching career or a nursing career within Idaho for a minimum of two years or pay back their loans with interest.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Illinois
Illinois Student Aid Commission, 106 Wilmont Road, Deerfield, IL 60015; (708) 948-8550. Illinois administers the second largest financial aid program in the country. In 1990-91, $201,105,565 was awarded in State funding programs. The majority of that funding, $182,407,924, was distributed through their Monetary Award Program (MAP).
1) Monetary Award Program: The Monetary Award Program provides grants for students that demonstrate financial need. Students are not required to submit high school grades or test scores when applying for a MAP grant. Students must enroll at an approved Illinois MAP institution (more than 200 qualify) and enroll for at least six credit hours per term. MAP grants can only be applied toward tuition and mandatory fees. For this reason, all awards are paid directly to the college or university. Grants are awarded up to $3,500.
2) Illinois Merit Recognition Scholarship Program: This program provides a one-time $1,000 award to Illinois high school students who rank in the top 5% of their class at the end of the seventh semester. Financial need is not a factor in determining recipients. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees or other expenses at approved Illinois institutions. In 1990-91, this program awarded $4,232,000 to 4,390 students.
3) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
4) Illinois Opportunity Loan Program: This program is a loan program for middle-income Illinois families. The program provides loans to qualified dependent and independent undergraduate and graduate students. This loan is not based on financial need, but Pell Grant eligibility must be determined by the financial aid administrator before a student may apply. A Pell Grant is a Federally funded program that provides grants for undergraduate students attending school at least half-time. The maximum loan amounts through this program and the Stafford Loan Program combined are $2,625 for sophomore level undergraduate, $4,000 for junior and senior level undergraduate and $7,500 for graduate and professional students. The minimum loan amount is $1,000.
5) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
6) Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS): Parents may borrow for a dependent student under the PLUS Program. Independent undergraduate students and graduate and professional students may apply for SLS. Up to $4,000 is offered per academic year for each program. The maximum amount for each program is $20,000.
7) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
8) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
9) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
10) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
Illinois residents who meet special requirements may be eligible for one of the following four financial assistance programs. These grant programs are not based on financial need and do not require repayment:
1) National Guard/Naval Militia Grant Program: members of the Illinois Naval Militia are eligible for payment of tuition and some fees for either undergraduate or graduate education. The individual must be registered as enlisted personnel or be an officer up to the rank of captain, be enrolled at an Illinois State-supported college or university and have one full year of service in the National Guard or Naval Militia.
2) Illinois Veteran Grant Program: The Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) Program pays tuition and certain fees at all Illinois State-supported colleges, universities and community colleges for Illinois residents. Recipients may use their grant assistance for either undergraduate or graduate study for a period of up to 16 calendar years or a maximum of 120 eligibility points, whichever comes first.
3) Police Officer/Fire Officer Dependent's Grant Program: The spouse and children of Illinois police and fire personnel killed in the line of duty may be eligible for grant assistance to meet college tuition and mandatory fees at approved Illinois colleges and universities. Children who apply for this program must be 25 years old or younger, attend college in Illinois and meet several other eligibility requirements.
4) Correctional Officer's Survivor's Grant Program: The spouse and children of a State of Illinois Department of Corrections worker killed or at least 90% disabled in the line of duty may be eligible for grant assistance. The grant can only be used for tuition and mandatory fees at approved Illinois colleges and universities.
State Money For College Students
Indiana
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 964 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-2350.
1) Indiana Higher Education Grant: This award focuses on tuition and fees and is "need-based", with students with the least ability to finance a college education receiving the largest grants. In 1991-92, $14,784,660 was awarded to 49,000 recipients. Maximum Indiana Higher Education Grants for the 1991-92 academic year ranged from $950 at the lowest-cost State-supported college to $3,764 at many of the private colleges and universities. The average award was $1,390; the minimum grant is $200.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Iowa
Iowa College Aid Commission, 201 Jewett Building, 914 Grant Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309-2824; (515) 281-3501. Iowa has appropriated over $45 million for student aid and is providing over 30,000 awards through need-based scholarship, grant and work study programs. The Iowa Tuition Grant Program enables nearly 14,400 students to pay the cost of attending ap private college in Iowa. State residency is required in order to participate in these programs.
1) State of Iowa Scholarship Program: State Scholar applicants must rank in the top 15% of their class and take the ACT test by October of their senior year. Each scholar is eligible to receive an award ranging from $100 to $400 per year. Award amounts are determined by academic index and the number of units which each student takes in the subject of math, science, social studies, foreign language, and language arts. Awards may be used at eligible Iowa schools.
2) Iowa Tuition Grants: This grant provides students with the option of attending Iowa private colleges and universities. The grant is based on financial need with priority given to the neediest applicants. The maximum grant is $2,650 for each year of full-time undergraduate study. The award may also be pro-rated for less than full-time study.
3) Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grants: This program provides need-based grants for Iowa students enrolled in career education courses at area community colleges. The maximum grant is $600 for a full year (four quarters or two semesters and a summer session).
4) Iowa Grants: This grant assists exceptional need students enrolled in an undergraduate program at an Iowa State university, independent college or university or area community college. The maximum grant is $1,000 for each year of full-time undergraduate study (12 or more semester hours). The award may also be prorated for less that full-time study.
5) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
6) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
7) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
8) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
9) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
10) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
11) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents, Capitol Tower, 400 8th St., SW, Suite 609, Topeka, KS 66603; (913) 296-3517. In 1991-92, approximately $8 million in State aid was administered through this office. Students must be Kansas residents to participate in the following programs.
1) Kansas Minority Scholarship: This program provides need-based awards to ethnic minority students attending Kansas two or four year institutions. Selection is based o academic performance, ethnic category and financial need. Up to $1,500 is available per academic year up to four years. Funding assists approximately 135 students.
2) Vocational Education Scholarship: This merit-only award assists students enrolling in eligible vocational programs. Applicants must take the vocational exam and be among the top 100 scorers. Up to $500 is available per academic year. Funding assists approximately 100 students.
3) Kansas Teacher Scholarship: This service-based award encourages high academic achievers to enter teaching, teach in Kansas, and teach in "hard-to-fill" disciplines. Undergraduates without prior teacher certification eligibility may be considered. Up to $5,000 per academic year is available and is limited to four years unless enrolled in a five year program. Funding assists approximately 100 students.
4) Kansas Nursing Scholarship: This service-based award encourages students to study nursing and then practice nursing in Kansas. The program is jointly sponsored with health care agencies. Students must secure sponsorship. After passing the licensing exam, a student must be employed by the sponsor for one year for each year of funding or repay the funds at 15% interest. $2,500 per academic year is available for LPN, $3,500 per academic year for RPN. Approximately 270 students are funded each year.
5) Kansas State Scholarship: This need-based award assists students designated during their high school senior year as State Scholars. Funding is provided by both Federal and State sources and ranges from $50 to $1,000 per academic year. Funding assists approximately 1,350 students and is limited to four academic years unless enrolled in a designated five year program.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Kentucky
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, 1050 US 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601-4323; (502) 564-7990. Kentucky strives to keep its tuition at State colleges and universities affordable by using State monies. In 1990-91, $19,041,000 was awarded in State aid. The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority administers three programs: College Access Program (CAP) Grants and Kentucky Tuition Grants (KTG). Either of these grants or a combination is referred to as a KHEAA grant. Applicants must attend an eligible Kentucky college, be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, be State residents, establish financial need, and meet program requirements. Funds are limited, so students who file by April 1 have the best chance of receiving awards.
1) College Access Program Grants (CAP): A CAP Grant is awarded to financially needy undergraduate students enrolled for a minimum of six semester hours at a two- or four-year public or private non-profit college or proprietary school. The grant amount each year is equal to the community college tuition rate. CAP recipients must have an expected family contribution of $3,000 or less.
2) Kentucky State Student Incentive Grant Program: Program requirements are the same as the CAP program listed above.
3) Kentucky Tuition Grants (KTG): This program provides need-based grants to qualified applicants to attend one of the Commonwealth's independent, non-profit colleges. The program assists full-time students with the higher tuition charges at these schools. The maximum KTG award is $1,200 per academic year.
4) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
5) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
6) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
7) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
8) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
9) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
10) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Louisiana
Office of Student Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 91202, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202; (504) 922-1011. Students must be State residents to be eligible for the programs listed below.
1) Louisiana Tuition Assistance Plan: This need-based award pays undergraduate tuition at a State public college or university. The recipient must have been a Louisiana resident for at least two years prior to application or have a parent or guardian who is a domiciliary of Louisiana. Approximately, 3,000 awards are presented annually.
2) Louisiana T.H. Harris Scholarship: This academic merit scholarship is awarded to Louisiana high school graduates who have achieved a 3.0 high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The award amount is $400 per year up to $2,000. Students must be enrolled as full-time undergraduates at a Louisiana public college or university. 3,750 awards are given out annually.
3) Louisiana Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship: This program was designed to attract graduates in Wildlife Forestry, or Marine Sciences to Louisiana. Grant amounts are $1,000 per year up to $7,000 for undergraduates, or up to two years of graduate study. Students must attend a Louisiana public college or university full-time. They must also obtain a wildlife, forestry, or marine science degree or repay the scholarship plus interest. Sixty scholarships are awarded each year.
4) Louisiana Opportunity Loan: This loan assists students of middle income families in meeting rising education costs. Amounts range from $2,625 to $7,500 per year depending upon class standing. The maximum amount is $17,250 for undergraduate study and $54,750 for graduate study. Students must be enrolled full-time at a Louisiana public or private approved institution of higher education. Students must reapply annually for funds.
5) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
6) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
10) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
7) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
8) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
9) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
10) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Maine
Maine Department of Higher Education, State House Station 119, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-2183. In 1990-91, $4.8 million in State funding was awarded. Applicants must be Maine residents to participate in the programs listed.
1) Maine Student Incentive Scholarship Program (MSISP): Applicants must be at least half-time undergraduate students and attend any eligible post-secondary institution in New England, Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Full-time students may receive up to $500 at a public institution and up to $1,000 at a private institution. Part-time students will receive one half the full-time award. These awards are based on a student's financial needs.
2) Blaine Scholars Program: Any high school senior who will graduate from high school in the upper half of his class may apply. Scholar loans are competitive and based on academic achievement. The program also offers Teachers Loans for Maine teachers employed at least half-time by a Maine school. Students may borrow up to $1,500 per year, renewable, up to a $6,000 limit. Loans may be forgiven for teaching service.
3) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year.
4) Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS): Parents may borrow for a dependent student under the PLUS Program. Independent undergraduate students and graduate and professional students may apply for SLS. Up to $4,000 is offered per academic year for each program. The maximum amount for each program is $20,000.
5) State Veterans Benefits: Spouses or children, widows or widowers, of veterans killed or permanently disabled as a result of military service may apply for a maximum of $300 per year for private schools. Free tuition is offered for State supported post-secondary schools.
6) Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA) Supplemental Education Program: Qualified applicants may borrow from $2,000 to $20,000 a year to cover education related expenses with a supplemental loan from the Maine Education Loan Authority. The amount is determined by the school.
7) Indian Scholarships: Waivers covering tuition and fees are available through the University of Maine System for members of the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Tribes. They are also available for others who have resided in Maine for at least one year and who have at least one parent or grandparent on the census of a North American Indian Tribe or with a band number of the Micmac or Maliseet Tribes. In addition, room and board charges are subsidized for those eligible students residing in university dormitories.
8) Tuition Waiver Program for Children of Fire fighters and Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty: This program provides a tuition waiver at schools in the University of Maine System for children of fire fighters and law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty or injured during the performance of their duties which resulted in death.
9) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
10) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
11) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
12) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
`"K" Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission, State Scholarship Administration, The Jeffrey Building, 16 Francis Street, Suite 209, Annapolis, MD 21401-1781; (410) 974-5370. Maryland gives more than $22 million in financial assistance to more than 20,000 State residents each year.
1) Maryland State Scholarship Program: This award provides $200 to $2,500 per year, up to four years with a possible fifth year, to qualified undergraduates. Students must attend a Maryland degree-granting or nursing institution. Limited out-of-State awards are given to approximately 10% of applicants. Students must attend school full-time except for part-time nursing students.
2) Senatorial Scholarship Program: This program provides from $400 to $2,000 to full-time and part-time students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and certain vocational programs. The awards are made by the State Senators to students in their districts and is automatically renewed until the degree is granted (up to four years maximum).
3) House of Delegates Award: These awards are made by State Delegates to students in their districts. The amount of the award varies, with a minimum of $200 offered. The program is open to full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate and certain vocational programs. The renewable award is offered for one to four years. Students should apply directly to their Delegates for this program.
4) Tolbert Grant: This one year award of $200 to $1,500 is open to full-time students attending vocational programs in Maryland private career schools. Applicants may reapply up to a two year maximum.
5) Distinguished Scholar Program: This program is open to National Merit and Achievement Finalists and academically or artistically gifted and talented students. Awards of $3,000 are granted, up to a maximum of four years. Students must attend an accredited Maryland post secondary school on a full-time basis and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
6) Teacher Education Distinguished Scholar Program: These $3,000 awards are open to students who have received a Distinguished Scholar Award. Awards of $3,000 are granted, up to a maximum of four years. Students must attend an accredited Maryland post secondary school on a full-time basis and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Recipients must teach in a Maryland public school for one year for each year of the award.
7) Edward Conroy Grant: This program is open to disabled public safety employees, children of POW's, dependents of military and public safety personnel deceased or disabled in the line of duty. The award provides tuition and mandatory fees up to $2,400 for full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. A maximum of eight years of funding is available. Maryland residency is not required for this program.
8) Maryland State Nursing Scholarship: This program provides up to $2,400, with a need-based additional grant of up to $2,400, to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Recipients must serve in a Maryland shortage area one year for each year of the award.
9) Physical and Occupational Therapists and Assistants Scholarships: This program provides $2,000 per year, up to four years, for full-time undergraduate students pursuing a career in physical and occupational therapy. Recipients must provide one year of service in a State hospital, or to handicapped students for each year of the award.
10) Family Practice Medical Scholarship: This program provides $7,500 per year, up to four years, for full-time graduate students planning a career in family practice medicine. Two new awards are made each year. Students must attend the University of Maryland at Baltimore and be willing to practice medicine for three years in Maryland following graduation. A minimum of five years Maryland residency is required.
11) Professional Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a degree or diploma program in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing or pharmacy. This program provides $200 to $1,000 per year, up to four years, for full-time undergraduate, graduate and nursing students.
12) Sharon Christa McAuliffe Critical Shortage Teacher Scholarship: This program provides up to $,700 in tuition and fees, room and board for full-time undergraduate and graduate students planning to enter the teaching profession. Awards are offered up to five semesters. Recipients must teach in a Maryland public school for one year for each year of the award.
13) Child Care Provider Scholarship: Full-time and part-time undergraduates who are planning a career in child care are eligible for this program. Awards are renewable and range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Recipients must provide one year of child care service for each year of assistance.
14) Reimbursement of Fire Fighters and Rescue Squad Members: Tuition of up to $2,200 per year is provided for fire fighters and rescue squad members attending a Maryland degree-granting program. Applicants may be full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students. The award is renewable. Reimbursement is made one year after completion of course work and recipients must continue to be active in Maryland as a fire fighter or rescue squad member.
15) Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP): Applicants must be a graduate of a Maryland institution and be employed by the State or local government or a non-profit organization. Renewable loans of up to $7,500 per year are offered. Priority is given to critical shortage employment fields.
16) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
17) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
18) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
19) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
20) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
21) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
22) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Massachusetts
Board of Regents of Higher Education, Scholarship Office, 330 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116; (617) 727-9420. Students must be State residents in order to participate in the programs listed below.
1) Massachusetts General Scholarship: This scholarship provides funding ranging from $200 to $1,900 to students attending full-time, State-approved Massachusetts postsecondary schools.
2) Gilbert Matching Scholarship: This scholarship is available to full-time students attending an independent regionally accredited Massachusetts school. The amount of the award is determined by the school's financial aid office.
3) Tuition Waiver Program: This program waives up to the cost of tuition for students enrolled in Massachusetts State-supported colleges or universities. The amount of the award varies and is determined by the institution's financial aid office.
4) Massachusetts Family Education Loan: This loan provides up to 100% of the cost of attendance at a Massachusetts State-approved post secondary school. Specific eligibility criteria is available at individual participating Massachusetts colleges and universities.
5) TERI Supplemental Loan (TERI): This private loan provides funding from $2,000 to $20,000 a year at a fixed or variable rate. Undergraduate or graduate students attending a participating college or university in the U.S. may apply. Contact the financial aid office at a participating college or university for details or contact The Education Resources Institute (TERI) at 1(800) 255-TERI.
6) Professional Education Plan (PEP): Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 on their own signature, depending on cumulative education debt. Students with a credit-worthy co-borrower may borrow up to $20,000.
7) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
8) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
9) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
10) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
11) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
12) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
13) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Michigan
Michigan Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Services, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-3394. Competitive Scholarships and tuition Grants are provided to help meet the demonstrated financial need of eligible State residents. Awards range from $100 to a maximum of the amount of demonstrated financial need, school's tuition, or State annual maximum amount established by the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority. Demonstrated financial need is based on two factors: the cost of college attendance and available financial resources. The college budget includes tuition, fees, books, room, board, travel and miscellaneous costs. In 1990-91, the Competitive Scholarship Program awarded $30,122,285 to 24,279 students. The Tuition Grant Program awarded $42,220,816 to 26,872 students. State residency is required for the following programs:
1) Competitive Scholarships: This program is limited to high school graduates favorably recommended by an appropriate educational institution and who achieve a semifinalist score on the American College Test (ACT). Those who demonstrate financial need are eligible for monetary consideration. Awards are limited to undergraduates enrolled at least half-time at an eligible Michigan college. Students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in theology, divinity or religious education are ineligible for State scholarships or tuition grants. A student may not concurrently receive State scholarship and tuition grant assistance.
2) Tuition Grants: This program is open to students attending an independent non-profit Michigan college or university. Tuition grants are available to both undergraduates and graduates enrolled at least half-time and are based on financial need.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
@ ( Minnesota
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board, Capitol Square Building, Suite 400, 550 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, (612) 296-3974. In 1991-92, Minnesota received $76.8 million in appropriations for State grants. Students must be Minnesota residents to be eligible for the following programs, unless otherwise specified.
1) State Grant Program: This award is based on financial need and goes toward the cost of attendance at a postsecondary institution. All applicants must contribute at least 50% of their cost of education. The maximum award in 1991-92 ranges from $2,675 at a community college to $5,706 at a private four-year college. The average award is $1,200. Eligible students must be enrolled at least half-time in any year of undergraduate study and attend eligible Minnesota colleges.
2) State Part-Time Grant Program: This grant is awarded to students who are enrolled less than half-time and are pursuing a program or course of study that applies to a degree, diploma or certificate. The amount of the award is determined by the individual school's financial aid office.
3) Rural Nursing Grants: This award is available to students entering or enrolled in a registered or licensed practical nursing program who have no previous nursing training or education and agree to practice at least three of their first five years in a designated rural area. Awards are based upon financial need and proved 20% of an applicant's combined State and Federal Pell Grant awards. The minimum amount awarded is $100.
4) Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program: This scholarship is based on financial need and is awarded to students who are one-fourth or more Indian ancestry and is a resident of Minnesota and a member of a recognized Indian tribe. The student must be a high school graduate or have their GED and show an ability to benefit from advanced education. Recipients must be accepted by an approved Minnesota institution and be approved by the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Committee. The average award is $1,450.
5) Dislocated Rural Workers Program: This program is open to rural Minnesotans enrolled in an adult farm management program or programs providing preparation for available employment, a person who has lost or is about to lose their job, a displaced homemaker or farmer with severe financial need. The program includes spouses. Awards are based on financial need and determined by the financial aid office of the individual school.
6) Non-AFDC Child Care Grant Program: Students who do not receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children who have children 12 and under and demonstrate financial need may receive assistance to help pay for child care from the financial aid administrator at the school they plan to attend. Assistance may cover the hours necessary for education and up to 20 hours of employment. Eligible institutions include all public post-secondary schools and private, baccalaureate degree granting colleges or universities in Minnesota. Students should apply to the financial aid office at their school.
7) Summer Scholarships for Academic Enrichment: This program provides financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Minnesota students grades 7-12 who attend eligible summer academic programs sponsored by Minnesota postsecondary schools. These include the University of Minnesota campuses, State universities, community colleges, private colleges and technical colleges. Awards are based on financial need. Students must have earned at least a B average for the most recently recorded school term, or have a B average in the subject area of the enrichment course.
8) State Veterans' Dependents Assistance Program: This program provides aid to dependents of POWs and MIAs. The award provides up to $250 per year for tuition and fee assistance at Minnesota private postsecondary institutions.
9) Safety Officers' Survivor Program: Dependent children less than 23 years of age and the surviving spouse of a public safety officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1973, are eligible to receive educational benefits. For students attending public institutions, the award is the actual tuition and fees charged by the institution or the highest tuition and fees charged by a public institution in Minnesota. Awards are renewable for a maximum of six semesters or nine quarters or their equivalent.
10) Rural Physicians Loan Forgiveness Program: Medical students who agree to serve at least three of their first five years in practice following residency in a designated rural areal are eligible to apply for this program. Up to eight applicants may participate each year. Participants may designate up to $10,000 as a qualified loan for each year of medical school, to a maximum of four years. For each year the physician serves in a designated rural area, an award will be paid that is equal to one year of qualified loans and the interest accrued on them.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
2 Mississippi
Student Financial Aid Office, Mississippi Postsecondary Education, Financial Assistance Board, 3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211-6453; (601) 982-6570. Students must be Mississippi residents in order to participate in the programs listed below. In 1991-92, $2,952,015 was awarded in State funding.
1) Academic Common Market Program: This program is an interState agreement among southern States for sharing academic programs. Participating States make arrangements for their residents who qualify to enroll in specific programs in other States on an in-State tuition basis. The waiver of out-of-State tuition is not granted to Mississippi residents pursuing degree programs that are available in Mississippi. There are no repayment requirements for assistance under this program.
2) State Student Incentive Grant Program SSIG): This program is administered by the financial aid office on the campus of each participating college/university. Each participating college/university recommends the recipients for this grant from the eligible students on its campus through the regular financial aid award process. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at a non-profit State college/university. Awards range from $200 to $1,500 per academic year. There are no repayment requirements for assistance under this program.
3) Mississippi Public Management Graduate Internship Program: This program offers assistance to United States residents or those possessing "green cards", enrolled at Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, or University of Southern Mississippi. Participants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher an have completed at least one semester of course work earning a "B" or higher in a quantitative research methods course. Participants are awarded a $1,000 stipend per month plus 1% fringe benefits, up to eight months. Approximately 10 participants are selected per year.
4) William Winter Teacher Scholar Loan Program: The program is open to Mississippi students enrolled full-time in any accredited program that leads to a baccalaureate degree and a Class A teaching certificate. Students intending to teach in a critical subject are will be given priority in selection. This merit-based program provides $1,000 per academic year for freshmen/sophomore participants, while junior/senior participants receive $3,000 per academic year. Approximately 50 participants per grade level are selected each year. The award is made on an annual basis with priority given to renewal students and a program participation limit of four years.
5) African-American Doctoral Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program: This program is open to full-time students who are pursuing a career in teaching at an accredited public Mississippi college or university. Participants must also meet the program's academic qualifications. Under the program, $10,000 is awarded per academic year. Approximately five participants are selected per year. The award is made on an annual basis with priority given to renewal students and a program participation limit of three years. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of one year's teaching service at an accredited public Mississippi college or university for one year's loan/scholarship.
6) Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB) Loan/Scholarship Program: This program offers assistance students enrolled in an approved accredited School of Optometry or Osteopathic Medicine and who meet the program's academic qualifications. The amount of the award is determined by the SREB Board and is dependent upon the availability of funds. The award is made on an annual basis with priority given to renewal students and a program participation limit of four years. The number of recipients is designated by the Board. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of one year's service in the field of approved training in Mississippi for one year's loan/scholarship.
7) Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Scholarship Program: This program provides scholarships for the spouse and the children of full-time Mississippi law enforcement officers and firemen/firefighters who were fatally injured or totally disabled from injuries which occurred during the line of duty. The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a Mississippi State-supported college or university. Awards cover the cost of tuition and the average cost of a dormitory room plus required fees including applicable course fees. Recipients are entitled to eight semesters of scholarship assistance. Children are entitled to the scholarship until the age of 23. There are no repayment requirements.
8) Southeast Asia POW/MIA Scholarship Program: This program provides scholarships for children of Mississippi veterans presently or formerly listed as missing in action in Southeast Asia. Children of Mississippi veterans who have been prisoners of a foreign government as the result of a military action against the U.S. naval vessel Pueblo are also eligible. The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a Mississippi State-supported college or university. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and the average cost of a dormitory room plus required fees including applicable course fees. Children are entitled to the scholarship until the age of 23.
Professional/Medical Scholarships:
Financial obligation can be discharged for the programs listed below on the basis of one year's service in the approved field of training for one year's loan/scholarship.
1) Graduate and Professional Degree Loan/Scholarship Program: This program is open to students seeking a professional degree not available at a Mississippi university and who, as a result, enroll in an accredited out-of-State institution. Participants must also meet the program's academic qualifications. The approved fields of study are limited to health-related professions including chiropractic medicine, orthotics/prosthetics and podiatric medicine. An average of $3,000 is awarded each year to each participant. Approximately ten participants per grade level are selected per academic year.
2) State Medical Education Loan/Scholarship Program: This program offers assistance to State students who have been accepted for admission to the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and who meet program academic qualifications. Acceptable fields of study, training and practice include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics/gynecology. Awards of $6,000 per year are made to approximately five to ten recipients per grade level. This annual award is limited to four years. Obligation can be discharged on the basis of one year's service in a geographical area of critical need in Mississippi designated by the Mississippi State Department of Health or entry into full-time public health work at a State health institution or community health center for one year's loan/scholarship.
3) State Dental Education Loan/Scholarship Program: This program is available to students who have been accepted for admission to the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry and who meet program academic qualifications. Awards of $4,000 per year are made to three to five recipients. This annual award is limited to four years.
4) Career Ladder Nursing Loan/Scholarship Program: This program is available to students who have graduated from an accredited high school and an accredited school of nursing, and who are a Mississippi licensed registered nurse seeking a Bachelor's degree (BSN). Under the program, $1,500 is awarded per academic year. Participation is limited to two years.
5) Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship Program: This program offers assistance to students enrolled full- or part-time in a school of nursing approved by the Board of Trustees and who meet the program's academic qualifications. Those pursuing a BSN Degree are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per academic year, up to two years of full-time study. Those pursuing MSN Degree are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per year, up to one year of full-time study. Those pursuing a DSN degree ar eligible to receive up to $5,000 per academic year for two years of full-time study.
6) Special Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship for Study in Baccalaureate Nursing Education Program: This privately funded scholarship is funded by the Vicksburg Foundation. The program assists State residents studying toward a baccalaureate degree in nursing and is based on financial need and the Pre-Nursing Exam (NLN) score. The applicant must be a junior or senior enrolled full-time in an approved accredited Mississippi school of nursing. The total amount of assistance available is $4,000, payable $2,000 per academic year.
7) Health Care Professions Loan Scholarship Program: This program is available to full-time junior or senior students who are enrolled in an accredited training program of critical need in the State. Programs include: speech pathology, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy and other allied health programs in critical demand. Awards of $1,500 are made to one recipient per critical training program each year. Program participation in limited to two years.
8) Special Medical Education Loan/Scholarship Program: This privately funded scholarship is funded by the Vicksburg Foundation. The program offers assistance to junior and senior students enrolled at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Assistance of up to $12,000, payable $6,000 per academic year,~is awarded based on class rank. Medical study, training and practice must be in specialty areas other than primary care.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Missouri
Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education, P.O. Box 1438, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-3940. State residency is required to participate in the following programs.
1) Missouri Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and Missouri Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS): Parents may borrow for a dependent student under the PLUS Program. Independent undergraduate students and graduate and professional students may apply for SLS. Up to $4,000 is offered per academic year for each program. The maximum amount for each program is $20,000.
2) Missouri Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
3) Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program: The Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program, also known as "Bright Flight," provides maximum scholarship awards of $2,000 per year to eligible students. In 1990-91, 4,544 students received $8,731,000 through this program. Recipients must attend a participating Missouri post secondary institution full-time and have a composite score on the American College Testing Program (ACT) in the top 3% of all Missouri students taking those tests. These scholarships may be renewed annually up to five years of study.
4) Missouri Student Grant Program: Missouri Student Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled full-time at an approved Missouri school. Missouri grants do not have to be paid back. The award amount will vary from school to school depending on the total cost of education. The minimum annual grant award is $1,500 and is divided equally into semester or quarter payments. In 1990-91, 9358 students were awarded $11,079,096 in funding through this program.
5) Public Service Officer or Employee's Child Survivor Grant Program: This program provides tuition grants to eligible undergraduate students enrolled in participating Missouri post secondary institutions. This program is open to dependent children of a public safety officer or employee of the Department of Highways and transportation (engaged in the construction or maintenance of the State's highways, roads and bridges) who was killed in the line of duty. The maximum tuition grant amount per academic year is the least of: the actual tuition charged at the institution where the student is enrolled full-time, or the amount of tuition charged a Missouri undergraduate resident enrolled full-time in the same class level and in the same academic major as an applicant at the University of Missouri.
Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Montana
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, 35 South Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59620-3104; (406) 444-6594. Montana's programs include need- and merit-based scholarships. Montana administers a "decentralized" form of student aid in higher education. Monies are allocated based on a formula to postsecondary schools. Students should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend for scholarship, grant, and loan information. State residency is required.
1) State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG): Awards are based on financial need. The maximum award is $900 per year. To be eligible, State residents must be full-time undergraduates and attending a participating Montana school. The Montana University system grants fee waivers to a limited number of students enrolled at Montana State University, the University of Montana, Eastern Montana College, Northern Montana College, Western Montana College, or Montana Tech. Fee waivers may be available to: Native Americans, senior citizens, some veterans, war orphans, dependents of prisoners of war, residents of Mountain View and Pine Hill schools, and similar public and private non-sectarian Montana charitable institutions, athletes, National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists, and recipients of High school and Community College Honor Scholarships. Fees waived vary and are granted on the basis of financial need and academic or athletic achievement. Contact the schools listed above for more information.
2) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
3) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
4) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
5) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
6) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
7) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
8) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Nebraska
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, 301 Centennial Mall, South, P.O. Box 95005, Lincoln, NE 68509-5505; (402) 471-2847. Nebraska administers a "decentralized" form of student aid in higher education. Monies are allocated based on a formula to postsecondary schools. A limited number of State programs are administered directly through postsecondary schools. Students should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend for scholarship, grant, and loan information. State residency is required.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Nevada
Nevada Department of Education, 400 West King Street, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-5915. Nevada administers a "decentralized" form of student aid in higher education. Monies are allocated based on a formula to eligible postsecondary institutions. The Nevada Student Incentive Grant Program administers renewable, need-based awards of up to $2,500 per year. In 1990-91, the program awarded $204,665 in funding. Students should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend for further information. State residency is required.
Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2555. In 1990-91, the Commission awarded $1,323,251 in funding. Students must be New Hampshire residents in order to participate in the following programs.
1) New Hampshire Incentive Program: Grants from $100 to $2,000 are provided to New Hampshire undergraduate students attending eligible postsecondary institutions with the six New England States accredited by the New England Association for Schools and Colleges. Students must demonstrate financial need and academic ability. In 1990-91, $525,000 was awarded through this program.
2) Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans: Scholarships of $1,000 per year are offered to students whose parent(s) died as a result of service in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Southeast Asian Conflict. The deceased parent(s) must have been residents of New Hampshire at the time of their death. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25. Students are eligible for tuition waivers at New Hampshire public postsecondary institutions. In 1990-91, $10,000 in funding was awarded.
3) New Hampshire Nursing Grants: Grants are provided to students who agree to practice nursing in New Hampshire one year for every year they receive the grant following graduation from State approved nursing schools. The grant amount is dependent upon need and is awarded for a maximum of two years. In 1990-91, approximately $40,000 in grants was awarded through this program.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Assistance, 4 Quakerbridge Plaza, CN 540, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 588-3288. In 1990-91, $95.6 million was awarded in State funding.
1) Tuition Aid Grants: These grants are available to students who are or intend to be full-time undergraduates at an approved New Jersey college or university. For the 1991-92 academic year, grants range in value from $400 to $4,580 per year based upon the student's need and college choice. Grants are renewable annually.
2) Educational Opportunity Fund Grants (EOF): This program is available to students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds with demonstrated financial need. Generally, family income for dependent students cannot exceed $15,320 for a two-person household. Single independent student income cannot exceed $9,450, and the income for independent students with a two-person household cannot exceed $11,780. Applicants must be full-time matriculated students in a New Jersey college or university. Undergraduate grants range from $200 to $1,950 per year and graduate grants are awarded up to $4,000 per year. Grants are renewable. Campus EOF programs include summer sessions, tutoring, counseling, and development courses.
3) Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Program: Students demonstrating high academic achievement based upon their secondary school records and junior year SAT scores will be selected for consideration by their secondary schools. Additional scholarships are awarded to the State's urban and economically distressed areas based on class rank and grade point average. Recipients must enroll at a New Jersey college or university as full-time undergraduate students. Financial need is not a factor in determining eligibility. Awards are $1,000 per year. Students demonstrating financial need may receive up to an additional $1,000 per year.
4) Garden State Scholars Program: Students demonstrating high academic achievement based upon their secondary school records and junior year SAT scores will be selected for consideration by their secondary schools. Recipients must enroll at a New Jersey college or university as full-time undergraduate students. Awards are granted for $500 per year throughout their undergraduate program regardless of financial need. Students demonstrating financial need may receive an additional $500 per year.
5) Public Tuition Benefits Program: Eligible applicants include dependents of emergency service personnel and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, who are residents of New Jersey and attend a New Jersey college or university as full-time undergraduates. Grants pay the actual costs of tuition up to the highest tuition charged at a New Jersey college or university.
6) Veterans Tuition Credit Program: U.S. Veterans, who were, or are, eligible for Federal veteran's assistance, and served in the U.S. Armed Forces between December 31, 1960 and August 1, 1974, may apply. Applicants must have been New Jersey residents at the time of induction or discharge, or for at least two year prior to the time of application, excluding active duty. The maximum award is $400 per year for full-time attendance or $200 per year for half-time attendance at any eligible undergraduate, graduate or vocational institution in the U.S.
7) POW/MIA Program: Eligible applicants include child dependents of military service personnel, who were officially declared Prisoners of War or Missing in Action after January 1, 1960, and who are State residents attending a New Jersey college or university as an undergraduate on at least a half-time basis. Grants pay the actual cost of tuition charges incurred at any New Jersey college or university.
Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
" New Mexico
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 3900 Osuna NE, PO Box 27020, Albuquerque, NM 81725-7020; (505) 345-3371. In 1990-91, the Foundation awarded $11,198,000 is State funding. In 1991-92, funding totalled $13,210,000. State residency is required for the following programs:
1) New Mexico Student Incentive Grant: Grants ranging from $200 to $2,500 per year are awarded to students attending public and private State institutions. Grants are based on financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half-time as undergraduates.
2) Three Percent Scholarship Program: This program is a gratis scholarship that provides tuition and fee grants to undergraduate and graduate students who possess "good moral character, satisfactory initiative, scholastic standing and personality." Students must be enrolled at a public post-secondary institution in New Mexico. At least one-third of the scholarships must be based on financial need.
3) New Mexico Scholars Program: This program encourages New Mexico high school graduates to attend college in New Mexico by providing scholarships that pay for tuition, required student fees and books for an academic year at eligible post-secondary institutions. Eligible students must have graduated in the upper 5% of his/her high school class or obtained a composite score of at least 25 on the American College Test (ACT). Students may receive up to four annual awards based on academic progress. A combined family income may not exceed $30,000 per year.
4) New Mexico Work-Study Program: The New Mexico Work-Study Program provides employment opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students. Employment is limited to post-secondary non-profit institutions, State political subdivisions, State agencies and Commission on Higher Education approved non-profit organizations. One-third of the awards are based on financial need.
5) Student Choice: Student Choice grants are made to residents attending private independent institutions of higher education. Students must be enrolled for at least six semester credit hours at the College of Sante Fe, St. John's College in Santa Fe or the College of the Southwest in Hobbs.
6) Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship Program: The Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship provides tuition payments, book allowance and required student fees to Vietnam Veterans. A student's eligibility must be certified by the New Mexico Veterans' Service Commission. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
7) Athlete Scholarship Program: The Athlete Scholarship Program provides a tuition and required student fee grant to eligible athletes at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, Western New Mexico University and New Mexico Junior College. Eligibility includes New Mexico residents and non-residents. No more than 75% of the awards may go to out-of-State residents.
8) New Mexico Nursing Student Loan for Service Program: This is a loan-for-service program that is designed to increase the number of nurses in medically underserved areas in New Mexico. Loans may be forgiven through service or repaid. Undergraduates and graduates may borrow a maximum of $2,500 per year up to an aggregate total of $10,000. Students must be enrolled in an approved nursing education program preparing for a Licensed Practical Nursing degree (LPN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Baccalaureate of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
9) Graduate Scholarship Program: This program's goal is to increase graduate enrollment, particularly for minorities and women, in academic fields in the State's public universities. Preference is given to students enrolled in business, engineering, computer science, mathematics and agriculture. The award pays a maximum of $7,200 per academic year which may be renewed annually. Recipients must serve ten hours per week in an unpaid internship or assistantship.
10) Osteopathic Medical Student Loan Program: This loan-for-service program works to increase the number of Osteopathic physicians in medically underserved areas in New Mexico. Loans may be forgiven through service or repaid. Students may borrow a maximum of $10,000 per year up to five years. Highest priority is given to students with financial need.
11) Professional Student Exchange Program: This exchange program provides New Mexico residents access to academic professional programs at out-of-State institutions at reduced tuition rates on a preferred admission basis. State support is provided for programs not offered at in-State colleges. Categories include: dentistry, veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, graduate library studies and public health.
12) New Mexico Physician and Physician Assistant Student Loan for Service Program: This loan-for-service program was created to increase the number of physicians and physician assistants in medically underserved rural areas in New Mexico. Students may borrow a maximum of $10,000 per academic year. Loans may be forgiven through service or repaid. Students must declare intent to practice as a physician or physician assistant in New Mexico and be enrolled and accepted by an accredited school. Highest priority is given to students with financial need.
13) Minority Doctoral Assistance Loan for Service Program: This loan-for-service program was created to increase the number of ethnic minorities and women available to teach engineering, physical or life sciences, mathematics and other academic disciplines in which they are underrepresented in New Mexico colleges and universities. Students must attend a sponsoring New Mexico four year institution and be approved by their academic committee.
Loan and Grant Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
State Money For College Students
" New York
New York Higher Education Services Corporation, Student Information, Albany, NY 12255; (518) 474-5592. In 1990-91, the Tuition Assistance Program appropriated $435 million in funding. Approximately $20.2 million was appropriated in scholarships. Students must be New York residents to participate in the following programs.
1) Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): This program offers awards up to $4,125, or tuition, whichever is less, to help students pay tuition at postsecondary institutions in the State. A TAP award is a grant that students do not have to repay. Undergraduate students may receive up to four years of assistance for full-time study or up to five years in certain programs. Graduate or professional students may also receive up to four years of TAP for full-time study for a combined undergraduate-graduate total of eight years.
2) Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS): These grants provide aid for part-time study up to $2,000 per year, but cannot exceed tuition. The amount of the award is established by the participating college.
3) New York Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships: Full-time students pursuing one of twenty-one professional careers may be eligible for this scholarship. Professions range from accounting to veterinary medicine. Contact the New York Higher Education Services Corporation for a complete listing. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year for up to four years of study. If an approved program requires more than four years of study, a student will be eligible for payments for the required duration of study. Students must work one year for each annual payment received. Employment must be in the studied profession and be within New York State. If the student does not begin practice within one year of program completion, the student must repay twice the amount of all scholarship monies received plus interest.
4) New York Regents Health Care Opportunity Scholarships: This annual scholarship awards between $1,000 to $10,000 per year to students studying medicine and dentistry. Students must attend an approved program in New York State full-time. Awards are dependent upon family income and are available for up to four years. Upon completion of study, the student must work one year for each annual payment received. However, the minimum service requirement is two years, even if only one annual payment was received. Employment must be in the studied profession and must be in a designated physician-shortage area of New York State. The same penalties apply as above to those students who do not meet their service obligation.
5) New York State Health Service Corps Scholarships: This competitive scholarship provides up to $15,000 per year for two years of full-time study. The award is presented to students studying to become: dental hygienists, midwives, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, registered nurses, or speech-language pathologists. Students must be have been accepted or enrolled full-time in an approved professional program and be within two years of becoming eligible for New York State licensure in their chosen field. Students must agree to work 18 months in a State-operated facility or certain State-licensed voluntary agency for each year of scholarship support received. Selection is based upon academic achievement, previous work experience in the chosen health profession, and demonstrated interest in working with institutionalized populations.
6) Empire State Challenger Scholarship for Teachers: This program provides up to $3,000 per year to those planning a career in the teaching profession. Contact your high school guidance counselor, college financial aid administrator or the New York State Education Department for program details.
7) Regents Award for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans: Awards of $450 per year are provided to children whose parent(s) served during World War I, World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War. Parents may also have served as a Merchant Seamen during World War II, or during military operations in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama or the Persian Gulf. Undergraduate work in all programs of study are funded.
8) Regents Awards for Children of Deceased Police Officers, Firefighters, and Correction Officers: Awards of $450 per year are provided in all programs of study to students in this category. Undergraduate work in all study programs are funded.
9) Memorial Scholarships for Children of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters: Undergraduate students who qualify under this category are eligible to receive the actual tuition or tuition and fees at State University of New York, whichever is less, plus allowances for room, board, books, supplies and transportation.
10) Opportunity Programs: New York State provides financial aid for students who are both academically and economically disadvantaged. The financial aid is combined with programs of special counseling, tutoring, and remedial course work. Assistance is limited and is at the discretion of the college. Awards vary with financial need.
11) State Aid to Native Americans: Up to $1,350 may be awarded yearly to enrolled members of Indian tribes within New York State for half-time of full-time study in the State.
12) Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards: This program provides tuition assistance to eligible Vietnam Veterans enrolled in an undergraduate program at a degree-granting institution or an approved vocational school. Awards are $1,000 per semester for full-time study and $500 per semester for part-time study but cannot exceed tuition costs.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
5 North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, P.O. Box 2688, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688; (919) 549-8614. In 1991-92, scholarship/grant programs totalled $80,912,693. This includes need-based as well as non-need based undergraduate and graduate programs. State residency is required for participation in the following programs:
1) Appropriated Grants: This category includes funds for both full-time and part-time undergraduates plus graduate and first year professional students attending the University of North Carolina (UNC). Awards are based on financial need and vary depending upon the cost of education at the institution, other available financial aid and the financial resources of the student or family.
2) Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program (PDTS): Although this is a Federally funded scholarship, the program in this State is administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. These scholarships are for outstanding high school graduates who want to pursue teaching careers after they finish college. A Douglas scholarship provides up to $5,000 a year to students who graduate from high school in the top 10% of their class, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must express an interest in becoming a teacher at the preschool, elementary or secondary level, especially in North Carolina. Students are required to teach two years for each year of scholarship assistance they receive.
3) Incentive Scholarship Program: These renewable awards are open to undergraduate students who enroll at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, Pembroke State University, and Winston-Salem University. Awards vary, but annual awards may not exceed $3,000 for any recipient. To be eligible, students must meet certain admissions standards, including specified grade-point averages, submit to standardized assessments and participate in required public service activities.
4) Minority Presence Grant Program:
A) General Program: Grants are available to North Carolina students taking at least three hours of degree-credit course work per semester at a UNC institution where their race is in the minority. The amount of the award depends upon the financial need of the recipient and the availability of funds.
B) Doctoral/Law/Veterinary Medicine Program: These grants are available to Black North Carolinians who are enrolled full-time in a doctoral degree program at East Carolina University, North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC-Greensboro, or the UNC-Chapel Hill Law School. Each recipient is awarded $4,000 (up to $4,000 for law) for the academic year, with an option of $500 in additional support for study during the summer.
5) North Carolina Community College Scholarship Program: North Carolina students enrolled at least part-time at one of the 58 State community colleges may apply. This renewable program awards 950 scholarships at $375 each annually. Priority is given to students enrolled in college transferable curriculum programs, those seeking new job skills, women in non-traditional curricula, and students who participated in an ABE, GED, or High School Diploma program.
6) North Carolina Student Incentive Grant: This program is open to full-time undergraduates who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in a State college or university. Awards range from $200 to $1,500 per year, dependent upon need. The average award is approximately $750.
7) North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant Program: This program assists full-time undergraduates attending a North Carolina private college or university. The maximum award for 1991-92 is $1,150 per year or $575 per semester. This program is not based on financial need. Students must be eligible for in-State tuition rates under the terms and conditions of the current UNC residence manual and meet program conditions.
8) North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program: Selection is based upon high school grades, class standing, SAT scores, writing samples, community service and references. Up to 400 Teaching Fellows are selected annually from area high schools. Scholarships of $5,000 per year are renewable for four years of college. Recipients must attend one of the following institutions: Appalachian State University East Carolina University, Elon College, Meredith College, North Carolina A&T University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, UNC campuses at Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington and Western Carolina University.
9) North Carolina Veterans Scholarship: This award is available to children of certain deceased or disabled veterans or of veterans who were listed as POW/MIA. The veteran must have been a legal resident of North Carolina at time of entry into service, or the child must have been born in North Carolina and resided there continuously. Full scholarships are provided for four academic years of free tuition, room and board and fees at State-supported institutions. Limited scholarships provide free tuition and mandatory fees. The yearly value at private institutions is $3,000 (full) and $1,200 (limited). Awards may be used for undergraduate or graduate study.
10) American Indian Student Legislative Grant Program: This special program provides grants to needy resident North Carolina Indians. Grants up to $500 per academic year are provided for full-time undergraduate or graduate students and a reduced amount proportional to academic load for part-time students. Fellowships at the doctoral level award $4,000 annually to eligible students who study at one of the UNC constituent institutions. Awards may be renewed annually.
11) North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science and Mathematics: Applicants must be accepted as full-time students in accredited associate, baccalaureate, master's or doctoral program leading to a degree. Maximum loans range from $2,500 to $7,500 a year depending on the degree level. Rewards are renewable and recipients are chosen according to major, academic capabilities and financial need.
12) Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program: These awards range from $400 to $5,000, dependent upon financial need, for students studying for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Awards range from $400 to $3,000 for students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing and LPN programs.
13) Nursing Scholars Program: This new program is a competitive, renewable, merit-based scholarship/loan available to students planning a nursing career. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential and a desire to practice nursing on a full-time basis in North Carolina. Financial need is not a criterion. Candidates for the Associate degree in nursing receive $3,000 per year; for the diploma in nursing, $3,000; and for the Bachelor of Science in nursing, $5,000 or $3,000 per year. Up to 450 scholarship/loans are funded annually. An annual award of $6,000 is available for a second year of full-time study toward a masters degree in nursing.
14) Board of Governors Dental Scholarship: A student must be accepted for admission to the UNC School of Dentistry, have financial need and express an intent to practice dentistry in the State. This scholarship provides an annual stipend of $5,000 plus tuition, mandatory fees and approved costs for certain instruments and supplies. Awards are renewable annually for a period of four years, dependent upon program specifications.
15) Board of Governors Medical Scholarship Program: Students must be accepted for admission to one the following North Carolina medical schools: Bowman Gray of Wake Forest University, Duke University, East Carolina University and UNC-Chapel Hill. An applicant must demonstrate financial need and express an intent to practice medicine in the State. This scholarship provides an annual stipend of $5,000 plus tuition and mandatory fees. The student must be nominated for the award by one of the four medical schools. Twenty recipients are chosen annually, subject to budget restrictions.
16) Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loans: Recipients are selected on the basis of GAP, SAT scores, class rank, congressional district, recommendations, and certification areas of need. Students must attend one of the 45 public or private State colleges or universities with a North Carolina approved education program or enroll in a technical institute or community college with a transfer program. Awards are made of up to $2,000 per academic year for up to four years of undergraduate study and recipients in special services areas (i.e., school psychologists, counselors, speech language specialists and audiologists) receive up to $2,000 per academic year for the minimum number of years required to earn an entry level degree. One year of the loan will be forgiven for each full year the recipient teaches or works as a special services professional in a State public school.
17) State Contractual Scholarship Program: This program provides scholarship funds to private State colleges or universities for needy North Carolina full or part-time undergraduates. Each eligible school receives up to $450 per State resident undergraduate enrolled. Awards based on financial need are at the discretion of the financial aid office.
18) Vocational Rehabilitation Program: Persons with a physical or mental disability that substantially interferes with obtaining employment may be eligible for assistance from this program. Each qualified individual works with a counselor to develop an appropriate rehabilitative program. This program is tailored to the individual and may include classroom training as well as work experience. Depending upon need, support services such as day care and allowances for transportation and books and supplies are provided. Supplemental training stipends are available on a limited basis. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the nearest the student's home or the North Carolina Department of Rehabilitation Services at (919) 733-3364.
Federal Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
North Dakota
North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program, State Capitol, 600 East Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-4114. In 1990-91, $1,176,719 was awarded in in State grants to $2,100 students. State residency is required to participate in the following programs:
1) North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program: Grants of up to $600 are available to students to attend any public or private, non-profit postsecondary training institution in North Dakota. To qualify, students must enroll in a course of study of at least nine months in duration with a minimum of 12 credits for each enrollment period.
2) North Dakota Scholars Program: This program provides approximately 50 tuition scholarships to high school seniors who rank in the top 5% of all North Dakota students taking the ACT assessment and ranking in the top 20% of their high school graduation class. The scholarship must be used at a North Dakota college or university.
3) North Dakota Nursing Scholarship/Loan Program: This scholarship provides funds for qualified students who express an interest in preparing a career in nursing and show financial need. Each recipient must sign and execute a note for each payment. The maximum amounts of the scholarships are: $5,000 to professional nurse graduates, $3,000 to professional nurse students and $2,000 to practical nurse students.
4) North Dakota Indian Scholarship: The North Dakota University System provides renewable grants ($2,000 maximum) for Indian students who have been admitted to a postsecondary institution in North Dakota. Awards are made for one academic year. The applicant must be either a resident of North Dakota with 1/4 degree Indian blood or an enrolled member of a tribe, now resident in North Dakota. Residency for each student is determined by the postsecondary institution that the student is attending.
Federal Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Ohio
Ohio Board of Regents, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43266-0417; (614) 466-7420. The Ohio Board of Regents offers student financial aid programs to assist Ohio's college-bound students in meeting educational costs. In 1990-91, approximately $80 million was awarded in scholarships and grants. Ohio residency is required to participate in the following programs.
1) Ohio Instructional Grants: This grant program assists low and middle income families in meeting tuition costs. The amount of each award is based on reported family income and number of dependent children. Grants range from $216 to $1,326 for full-time undergraduates attending public colleges and universities; $540 to $3,306 for students attending private institutions of higher education; and from $372 to $2,268 for students attending proprietary institutions. This grant pays instructional and general fees (tuition) only.
2) Ohio Student Choice Grant Program: This program provides tuition assistance to students attending Ohio non-profit colleges or universities to reduce the gap between tuition costs at public and private institutions. Eligible applicants include students enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program in an Ohio non-profit college or university. Award amounts vary from year to year. The award for the 1991-92 year was $494. This grant pays instructional and general fees (tuition) only.
3) Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Program: This program assists in meeting college costs of the children of deceased or disabled Ohio war veterans and children of Vietnam conflict MIAs or POWs. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 21, and enrolled or intend to enroll full-time at an Ohio public college or university or an eligible private non-profit institution of higher education. The scholarship provides general and instructional fees for students attending public colleges or universities. Children of Vietnam conflict MIAs or POWs also receive benefits for room, board and books. Students attending private non-profit institutions receive the average dollar equivalent of the public college costs. The scholarship may be used for instructional and general fees. Dependents of Vietnam conflict MIAs or POWs may use scholarship benefits for instructional and general fees, room and board, and books.
4) Ohio Academic Scholarship Program: This scholarship recognizes an outstanding senior scholar from each high school in Ohio and encourages enrollment in Ohio institutions of higher education. Scholars receive $1,000 per year for a maximum of four academic years. Scholarships of $1,000 are awarded annually to each participating chartered high school in Ohio.
5) Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowship Program: This program recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of Ohio's baccalaureate graduates and encourages their pursuit of graduate or professional degrees in Ohio. Eligible applicants include college or university seniors or baccalaureate degree candidates who will enroll as full-time graduate students in eligible Ohio graduate or graduate professional schools. Regents Fellows receive $3,500 per year for a maximum of two academic years.
6) Police and Firefighter Tuition Benefits: This program provides benefits for children of Ohio firefighters and peace officers killed in the line of duty. Eligible applicants include Ohio residents under 26 years, or under 30 years if honorably discharged from the armed services. The award covers instructional and general fees at a State college or university or the average equivalent at a participating private college. The maximum grant covers four years of undergraduate study.
7) Bureau of Indian Affairs Educational Assistance: This scholarship provides up to $1,500 per year to students of American Indian heritage. An applicant must be at least 1/4 blood American Indian or an enrolled member of a Federally recognized tribe. Preference is given to full-time students who live on or near a reservation. Individual tribes may set priorities for available funds.
8) Nursing Loans: This program provides financial assistance to nursing students based on financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in participating schools of nursing. The loan maximum is $2,500 for years and two, and up to $4,000 for years three and four. A portion of the loan may be canceled for specified career service.
Federal Loans, Grants and Work-Study Programs
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 500 Education Building, State Capitol Complex, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4503; (405) 840-8356. State residency is required to participate in the following programs. In 1991-92, total State funding figures were $13,282,967.
1) Oklahoma Tuition and Grant Program: This need-based grant program is open to Oklahoma students who attend approved colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools in Oklahoma. Awards are approved for full-time or part-time students and undergraduate or graduate study. The maximum annual award is 75% of enrollment costs or $1,000, whichever is less.
2) William P. Willis Scholarship Program: Eligible applicants include low-income, full-time students attending one of Oklahoma public colleges or universities. Students are nominated by presidents of Oklahoma State System institutions of higher education. Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis, renewable for up to three years, and covers general enrollment fees, books, materials and room and board.
3) Future Teachers Scholarship Program: This competitive scholarship is available to outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate an interest in teaching in fields where there is a teacher shortage in Oklahoma. Eligible applicants must rank in the top 15% of their high school graduating class. Scholarships are awarded for up to $1,500 per year for full-time students and up to $750 per year for half-time students. The scholarship may be renewed up to four years.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Oregon
Oregon State Scholarship Commission, 1445 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401; (503) 346-4166. The Commission administers private award scholarship programs and State grant programs to Oregon residents. Their largest programs, the Oregon Need Grant and Oregon Cash Award, receive approximately 90,000 applications annually and in 1990-91 disbursed $12 million in aid to 16,000 students.
1) Oregon State Grants: The commission awards State grants to Oregon resident undergraduate students who enroll full-time at a non-profit college or university in Oregon. Both State grants are awarded on the basis of financial need. Either grant may be received for twelve terms or eight semesters if a student maintains satisfactory academic progress and files a new need analysis form each year to demonstrate continued financial need.
A) Cash Awards: These grants are awarded to graduating high school seniors with high academic potential as well as financial need. Cash Awardees are selected on the basis of high school GPA, as well as SAT or ACT scores, reported by high schools for the top 10% of graduating seniors. During 1992-93, the amount of a Cash Award is $864.
B) Need Grants: Eligibility for this program is based only on financial need. The amount of the award depends on the level of need and the cost of education. For Oregon schools, the 1992-93 maximum award a community college is $4,828, the maximum at a public four-year school is $966, and at private schools the maximum ranges from $978 to $1,920.
The Oregon State Scholarship Commission administers a number of private award programs with very specific eligibility requirements. Scholarships are available to high school seniors, high school graduates, undergraduates and graduate students. Students may receive a listing of individual programs and their requirements directly from the Commission.
Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college or university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 660 Boas Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102; (717) 257-2550. Approximately $155 million in State grants was awarded to 120,000 students in 1990-1991. Students must be residents of Pennsylvania to participate in the following programs.
1) Pennsylvania State Grants: Full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need are eligible for these grants. Awards are limited to 80% of tuition and fees up to $2,300 at approved institutions in Pennsylvania. At approved institutions outside of the State, the grant limit is $600. Pennsylvania also requires that grant recipients file for aid in the Federal Pell Grant Program. The remainder of the costs are then met through borrowing, working or other aid programs. Awards are made for a maximum of one academic year at a time. Grants do not have to be repaid.
2) Grants for Veterans and POW/MIA Dependents: Qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Services are eligible for consideration for State Grants while they are full-time undergraduate students. Grants are limited to 80% of tuition and fees up to a maximum of $2,300 at a Pennsylvania School or $800 at out-of-State schools.
Undergraduate State grants are also available to dependents of military service personnel, who were officially declared Prisoners of War or Missing in Action after January 31, 1955. Students must demonstrate financial need, be State residents, and attend a PHEAA approved Pennsylvania college or university on at least a half-time basis.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
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State Money For College Students
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority, 560 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886; (401) 277-2050. In 1990-91, $10,068,000 was awarded in funding. Students must be Rhode Island residents in order to participate in the programs listed below.
1) State Scholarship: Scholarships are based on grades or test scores as well as financial need. Students must be enrolled or accepted in a college, university or technical school on at least a half-time basis. Awards range from $250 to $2,000 depending on State money provided and student need.
2) Best and Brightest Scholarship: This competitive academic scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Rhode Island high schools seniors who want to become teachers when they finish college. Recipients must have been accepted as full-time students at colleges or universities in a program leading to teacher certification. The maximum award amount given is $5,000 per year. Recipients must fulfill a teaching obligation of two years for each year of scholarship. If this is not met, the scholarship becomes a loan.
3) Paul Douglas Scholarship: Although this is a Federally funded scholarship, the program in this State is administered by the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority. These scholarships are for outstanding high school graduates who want to pursue teaching careers after they finish college. A Douglas scholarship provides up to $5,000 a year to students who graduate from high school in the top 10% of their class, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must express an interest in becoming a teacher at the preschool, elementary or secondary level, especially in Rhode Island. Students are required to teach two years for each year of scholarship assistance they receive.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
South Carolina
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 253-6260. In 1990-91, $400,000 was awarded through the Commission, although other State agencies also provide funding. The following programs are open to South Carolina residents only.
1) South Carolina Tuition Grants: This program is open to students accepted for full-time enrollment in eligible private institutions in the State. Grants are based upon financial need and range up to $3,320 per year depending upon tuition cost. In 1990-91, $16 million was awarded through this program.
2) South Carolina Graduate Incentive Fellowship Program: This program is open to full-time graduate and first year professional students with strong academic records. To be eligible, the student must be a member of a minority race at the institution to be attended. South Carolina residency requirements do not apply to students enrolled in doctoral programs. Recipients may receive a maximum of $5,000 per year for masters and first professional studies, and a maximum of $10,000 per year for doctoral studies.
3) South Carolina "Other Race" Program: Eligible applicants include members of a minority race at the institution to be attended. Eligible institutions include all public senior colleges and Denmark Technical College. Students must meet certain academic requirements. The college selects recipients based on academic performance and related criteria. Awards are given up to $1,000 per year.
4) Palmetto Fellows Scholarship: Eligible applicants include students who have attained an established qualifying score on the PSAT and plan to attend in-State institutions. Students may apply in the fall of their senior year. Recipients may receive up to $5,000 per year. Awards are renewable for three years. In 1990-91, $400,000 was awarded in funding.
5) Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits: This program is available to students who have physical or mental handicaps that limit vocational opportunities. Awards up to $2,000 per year are given based on financial need and cover educational fees. Additional funds are available for special services.
6) South Carolina Medical and Dental Scholarship Fund: This program is available to students who are accepted for enrollment in an approved accredited medical or dental school in the U.S. Applicants must be willing to practice in manpower shortage areas. Loans are forgivable under certain conditions. Loans of $10,000 per academic year are awarded up to four years.
7) Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens: Tuition waivers are available to students, age 60 and over, attending South Carolina public colleges. Students must meet institution admissions policies. The waiver is equal to tuition only in the public college to be attended.
8) Free Tuition for Children of Deceased or Disabled South Carolina Veterans: A waiver of tuition is available to students attending any public institution in South Carolina, if they are children of deceased or totally disabled veterans. This waiver is not based upon financial need.
9) Free Tuition for Children of Deceased or Disabled South Carolina Firemen, Law Officers, and Members of Civil Air Patrol or Organized Rescue Squad: A waiver of tuition is available to students attending any public postsecondary institution in South Carolina, if they are children of deceased or totally disabled personnel, as described above. This waiver is not based upon financial need.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, Office of the Secretary, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3134. State residency is required for the following programs. In 1990-91, $300,000 was awarded through the two programs below.
1) South Dakota State Student Incentive Grant Program: Grants ranging from $200 to $2,500 per year are awarded to students attending public and private State institutions. Grants are based on financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half-time as undergraduates.
2) South Dakota Tuition Equalization Grant Program: This program is available to financially needy students who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at an eligible South Dakota private college. The maximum grant is the total amount of tuition and mandatory fees charged by the institution for the academic year, or $250, whichever is less. Students may apply annually for the award for up to four years, or until they receive a baccalaureate degree.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Tennessee
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950, Parkway Towers, Nashville, TN 37243-0820; (615) 741-1346. Students must be residents of Tennessee in order to participate in the following programs. In 1990-91, the Tennessee Student Assistance Award (State grant) provided $13,086,000 in funding. The Teacher/Loan Scholarship awarded $330,000.
1) Tennessee Student Assistance Award: This need-based, nonrepayable grant provides up to $1,482 per year for undergraduate students attending eligible Tennessee postsecondary institutions. Students must also be eligible for a Pell Grant.
2) Tennessee Academic Scholars Program: This highly competitive scholarship is available to entering freshmen with a 3.5 high school GPA and who achieve an ACT or SAT score in the top 5% nationally. The award provides up to $4,000 annually for a maximum of four years to attend an eligible Tennessee institution.
3) Teacher Loan Program for Disadvantaged Areas of Tennessee: This program is available to students pursuing teacher certification at a kindergarten through twelfth grade level. Recipients must pledge to teach in a disadvantaged geographic area. Funds are awarded up to $1,500 per academic year with a maximum of $6,000 available for a four-year period.
4) Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program: This program is available to students pursuing teacher certification in art/music at the kindergarten through eighth grade level, math/science at the seventh through twelfth grade level, elementary education or special education. Recipients must pledge to teach in a Tennessee public school in one of the areas listed for a minimum of four years. Up to $1,500 per academic year is available for a maximum of four years to students attending an eligible Tennessee institution.
5) Community College Education Recruitment Scholarship for Minorities: This program is available to entering freshmen who are members of minorities and plan to enroll in a teacher education program at a Tennessee community college. Eligible high school students must have achieved a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, at least 20 on the ACT or SAT tests or have graduated in the top 25% of their graduating class. Awards of $2,000 per academic year are available ($1,000 for half-time enrollment).
6) Minority Teaching Fellows Program: This program is available to entering freshmen with a 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must achieve at least 18 on the ACT test or 780 on the SAT or be in the top 25% of their high school class. Recipients must agree to teach at a kindergarten through twelfth grade level in a Tennessee public school. Funds are awarded up to $5,000 per academic year with a maximum of $20,000 available.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
# Texas
Texas Coordinating Board on Higher Education, Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711-2788; (512) 483-6200. Texas is a decentralized State for programs. Students should contact the Financial Aid office at the college they plan to attend for grant, scholarship, and loan information. Texas residency is required for the programs listed below unless otherwise specified.
1) Texas Public Education Grant: This grant is available to State residents, nonresidents and foreign students attending public colleges in Texas. Grants are for undergraduate and graduate programs. The maximum award is based on individual financial need.
2) Tuition Equalization Grant: This program is available to Texas residents or National Merit Scholarship recipients. Eligible students are undergraduates or graduates enrolled at least half-time at independent Texas colleges. The maximum award is the lesser of the student's need or $1,900.
3) Student Incentive Grant: This grant is available to residents or nonresidents enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program a Texas public college. The maximum award is the lesser of the student's need or $1,250.
4) Texas Educational Opportunity Grant: This program provides grants to undergraduates enrolled at least half-time at a public or non-profit Texas independent college. Priority is given to minorities, first-generation college students, and students with high financial need. The maximum award is the lesser of the student's need or $1,500.
5) Texas Tuition Assistance Grant: This program is available for undergraduates enrolled on a full-time basis who attend public or non-profit independent Texas colleges. The initial award must be applied for within two years of high school graduation. To be eligible, a student's high school student's grade point average must be equal to 80 on a scale of 100. For continuation of the award, college grade point average must be 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The maximum award is the lesser of the student financial need or the amount of tuition charged at a public senior level institution.
6) State Scholarship Program for Ethnic Recruitment: To be eligible, a student must be a member of an ethnic group comprising less than 40% of a college's enrollment. The maximum award is $1,000. The program is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled on a full-time basis at a public senior Texas college. Entering freshmen must have a minimum 800 SAT or 18 ACT score or new transfer students with a minimum of 2.75 college grade point averages.
7) State Scholarships are available for a number of nursing programs in Texas. Programs exist for ethnic minorities, rural professionals, vocational and graduate nursing students and for licensed vocational nurses working toward becoming professional nurses. Information may be obtained through the director of vocational or professional nursing or the director of financial aid at any non-profit institution in Texas offering an accredited program in nursing. Applications may be obtained through the relevant director of financial aid.
8) Blind or Deaf Students are exempted from tuition and fees at public colleges and universities in Texas. Students must provide certification of deafness or blindness from the appropriate State vocational or rehabilitation agency to the registrar's office of the institution to be attended.
9) Children of Disabled Firemen and Peace Officers ar exempt from tuition and fees at public colleges and universities in Texas. To be eligible, the student must be the child of deceased or disabled firemen, peace officers, custodial employees of the Department of Corrections, or game wardens, whose death or disability was sustained in the line of duty while serving in Texas. The award must be applied for prior to the student's 21st birthday.
10) Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action: A dependent child of a Texas resident who is either a prisoner of war or missing in action is exempt from tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Students must provide proof of the parent's status from the Department of Defense.
11) Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses: This program is open to residents and nonresidents who are enrolled in fire science courses offered as part of a fire science curriculum. The program provides exemption from tuition and laboratory fees at public colleges or universities in Texas.
12) Veterans and Dependents (The Hazelwood Act): This program provides exemption from tuition and some fees at some Texas private colleges and universities to honorably discharged veterans who were residents of Texas when they entered the service. Exemptions may also apply to children whose parent(s) died while in the Armed Forces and to children of members of the Texas National Guard and Texas Air National Guard who died since Jan. 1, 1946, while on active duty.
13) Highest Ranking High School Graduate: To be eligible, the student must be the highest ranking graduate of an accredited high school in the State. The program provides exemption from tuition for two semesters only, of first regular session at public colleges and universities following high school graduation.
14) Students from Other Nations of the American Hemisphere (Good Neighbor Scholarship): The program provides exemption from tuition, only, at Texas public colleges and universities to native-born citizens and residents from another nation of the American (Western) Hemisphere. The student must be scholastically qualified for admission to a public college or university in Texas. A maximum of 235 students may participate in this program per year. Students should apply through the financial aid office or foreign student office of his or her university.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Utah
Utah System for Higher Education, 355 West North Temple, 3 Triad, Suite 550, Salt Lake City, UT 84180-1205; (801) 538-5247. In 1991-92, Utah awarded $570,000 in State funding. Utah administers funding to State residents. The State use a decentralized system. Students should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to attend.
1) State Student Incentive Grant Program: This program makes Federal and State funds available to students with substantial financial need. The Utah Board of Regents administers this program. A maximum of $2,500 per student per academic year may be awarded to students who meet eligibility criteria.
Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Vermont
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, P.O. Box 2000, Champlain Mill, Winooski, VT 05404; (802) 655-9602. In 1990-91, VSAC awarded $21,635,000 in funding. Students must be Vermont residents to participate in the following programs.
1) Vermont Incentive Grants: Applicants may include any full-time undergraduate who attends or plans to attend an approved post-high school degree program and has not already received a bachelor's degree. Applicants may also include students enrolled at the University of Vermont College of Medicine or is enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at an accredited school of veterinary medicine. During 1991-92, grants ranged from $300 to $5,150. Grants are based upon financial need.
2) Vermont Part-Time Student Grants: This need-based grant program is open to students accepted or enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at the undergraduate level. Applicants must take fewer than 12 credits per semester and have not received a bachelor's degree. Awards vary depending upon credit hours taken.
3) Vermont Non-Degree Student Grant Program: This program is open to students enrolled in any non-degree course that will improve employability or encourage further study. Awards are based upon financial need and are up to $325 for one course per semester. The award may be used for tuition and fees.
4) Vermont EXTRA Loans (Supplemental): This program is available to students enrolled in a Vermont postsecondary school or Vermont residents attending out-of-State schools. Borrowers and co-borrowers must meet established credit standards. EXTRA borrowers must first apply for the maximum PLUS or SLS Loan. Loans do not exceed the student's estimated cost of attendance less the estimated financial assistance awarded.
Additional Federal Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
#p# Virginia
Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Office of Financial Aid, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 371-7941. In 1991-92, students received more than $71.6 million through student aid programs funded by the Commonwealth. Of that amount, approximately $36.9 million was awarded based on the financial need of the recipients. Students must be residents of Virginia to participate in the following programs.
1) Virginia College Assistance Program (CSAP): CSAP is available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the institution. The amount of the award ranges from $400 to $2,000.
2) Virginia Scholars Program (VSP): VSP is a merit-based scholarship program designed to encourage Virginia's brightest high school seniors and two-year college students to attend school in Virginia. The maximum award amount is $3,000 per year.
3) Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (TAGP): This program is available to undergraduate and graduate/professional students who are residents of Virginia and enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at eligible private colleges or universities in Virginia. There is no financial need requirement for this grant. The award amount is determined yearly by the General Assembly.
4) Virginia Transfer Grant Program (VTGP): VTGP is available to "other race" students who are enrolled in a traditionally white or black four-year Virginia public college or university. Applicants must meet minimum criteria and qualify for entry as a first-time transfer student. The grant is administered by the institution and provides up to full tuition and mandatory fees.
5) Virginia Work-Study Program: This need-based program allows undergraduate and graduate students to earn money to contribute toward their education expenses. The amount of the award varies with the hourly wage and the number of hours worked.
6) Last Dollar: The Last Dollar Program awards grants to Black undergraduate students enrolled for the first time in a State supported college or university in Virginia. Financial need must be demonstrated and the size of the award cannot exceed financial need.
7) Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship: Although this is a Federally funded scholarship, the program in this State is administered by the Virginia State Council of Higher Education. This scholarship encourages outstanding high school graduates to pursue teaching careers. It awards scholarships on a competitive basis to qualified students who rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class. Applicants must enroll for full-time study in a program which leads to teacher certification. The maximum award per year is $5,000.
8) Nursing Scholarship Program: This program assists students who agree to engage continuously in nursing work in Virginia for one month for each $100 of scholarship funds. Contact Department of Health at (804) 786-3554 for further details.
9) Medical Scholarship Program: This program provides funds to students at Virginia medical schools who are studying to be primary care physicians. Recipients must agree to practice in an area of need in Virginia or serve as an employee of State health, welfare, or corrections for a period of years equal to the number of years for which the scholarship is awarded. Contact the Department of Health at (804) 786-4891 for further details.
10) Rural Dental Scholarships: Ten scholarships are awarded at $2,500 per year to dental students. Recipients must agree to work in an area of need or for the State one year for every year of scholarship awarded. Contact the Director of Financial Aid, Medical College of Virginia at (804) 786-9196.
11) Virginia Teaching Scholarship: This program provides scholarships to college juniors and seniors to help increase the supply of properly endorsed teachers in special need teaching fields. The amount of the award is $2,000 per academic year, and the recipient must teach one year in public schools for each year of the award. Contact the Virginia Department of Education at (804) 225-2013 for information.
12) Traineeship for Special Education Personnel: This program provides $450 to encourage teachers to become endorsed in Special Education. Applicants must possess a teaching degree and endorsement and be recommended by their school board. Contact the number listed directly above for information.
13) State Law Enforcement Officers Educational Program: This program provides reimbursement for law enforcement officers who attend college. Contact the Criminal Justice Services Training Div., at (804) 786-7801 for details.
14) State Cadetships: This program provides tuition, required fees, room and board for qualified State cadets.
15) Virginia War Orphan Education Act: This program provides 100% of tuition and required fees for any child of a veteran who was killed in action or 100% permanently disabled as a result of a wartime service-related injury. Recipients must attend a public college or university in Virginia. Contact the Division of War Veterans Claims at (703) 857-7104 for information.
16) Soil Scientist Program: This award covers tuition and required fees for four soil students at Virginia Tech. Recipients must agree to work one year for each year of scholarship awarded. contact Dept. of Agronomy, VA Tech at (703) 231-9785 for details.
17) Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver: This program provides tuition waivers for credit courses for Virginia residents aged 60 and older who have individual taxable income from the previous year of $10,000 or less. Information is available from the admissions office at any public Virginia college or university.
Additional Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) ADVANTAGE: This long-term, educational loan program is designed for families who wish to supplement, or do not qualify for, other forms of financial assistance. Loans are made through banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations, and the program is administered by the State Assistance Authority. Advantage loans are credit-based, and the interest rates are variable throughout the life of the loan. Loans are available from $1,000 to $15,000 per year up to $60,000 over the college career.
State Money For College Students
Washington
Higher Education Coordinating Board, 917 Lakeridge Way, GV-11, Olympia, WA 98504; (206) 753-3571. Students must have established State residency to participate in the following programs. In 1990-91, $30,057,000 was awarded in State funding.
1) Washington State Need Grant Program:
This grant program provides educational assistance to needy or disadvantaged students who enroll at one of Washington's public or private, two-year, four-year or vocational-technical institutions; or selected proprietary schools. In the most recent year for which statistics are available, approximately 16,00 students received over $12.8 million in assistance from this program.
2) Washington State Work-Study Program: This program offers financial aid to needy students through part-time employment at Washington State public or private institutions of postsecondary education. The State reimburses the employer for a major share of the wages. Wherever possible, employment will be related to the student's academic pursuits or area of career interest. In the most recent for which statistics were available, 5,000 students earned $13 million (including the employers share) to help meet educational costs.
3) Washington Scholars Program: This program recognizes and honors three high school seniors from each legislative district. Eligible students representing the top 1% of the senior class are nominated by the high school principals based on academic accomplishments, leadership, and community service. Scholars attending a Washington public college or university receive a full tuition and fee waiver for undergraduate studies. Scholars attending a Washington independent college or university receive a grant that is matched by the school on a dollar for dollar basis.
4) Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship Program: This State scholarship was established to recruit future teachers from students who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement and students who act as role models for children, including targeted ethnic minorities. The $3,000 scholarships are renewable for up to five years and require a ten year Washington public school teaching commitment or repayment of the scholarship plus interest. This program isnot based on need.
5) Nurses Conditional Scholarship: This State scholarship encourages qualified individuals to serve in nursing shortage areas. Recipients agree to nurse in a State defined shortage area for five years or repay the scholarship plus interest. The renewable scholarship pays the cost of attendance for the nursing program, up to $3,000 per year. This is a non-need based program.
6) Teacher Incentive Loan for Mathematics and Science: The Math-Science Loan program provides need-based loans of up to $2,500 per year to students who intend to teach math or science at the middle or secondary level. Applicants must be declared majors in math or science who have been accepted into a program of teacher preparation. The loan is canceled for recipients who teach math or science for ten years in Washington's public middle or secondary schools; otherwise it must be repaid with interest over a ten year period. This is a need-based program.
7) Western InterState Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Exchange Program: This is a program for optometry students providing State support to needy Washington residents enrolled in out-of-State optometry programs.
8) Western InterState Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Regional Graduate Program: Under this category, qualified Washington residents may enroll at reduced tuition rates in out-of-State master's and doctoral programs not offered in Washington. Programs are primarily in the science and liberal arts rather than in the professional fields.
8) Tuition Waiver Program: This program enables public two- and four-year colleges and universities to waive all or part of the tuition and fees of needy or disadvantaged students from revenue generated by tuition and fees. Application is automatic when a student applies for financial aid from a public Washington State institution. In the most recent year for which statistics were available, more than 6,000 students received approximately $3.4 million in the program, with an average waiver being worth $523.
Loan and Grant Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
State Money For College Students
West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education Program, P.O. Box 4007, Charleston, WV 25364; (304) 347-1211. Students must be West Virginia residents to qualify for the programs listed below. In 1990-91, the State allocated $3,545,000 for awards.
1) West Virginia Higher Education Grant: This grant program is the primary State-funded financial aid program for West Virginia students at the postsecondary level. The program is designed to assist needy undergraduate West Virginia residents who require financial assistance in order to meet their educational goals. The amount of nonrepayable grants fluctuates from year to year according to available funding and number of applicants. For example, in 1991-92, the maximum grants were $600 at out-of-State colleges and universities, $1,814 at in-State private educational institutions, and ranged from $554 to $1,326 at in-State public colleges and universities. The minimum grant for 1991-92 was $350.
2) Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program: In 1990-91, 137 recipients, received $618,181.
A) Undergraduate Level: This State funded student aid program encourages outstanding high school graduates to pursue teaching careers and graduate scholarships. Scholarships do not exceed $5,000 and are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and interest in teaching. A total of $750,000 in State funds was allocated for scholarship awards during the 1991-92 academic year. To qualify, students must graduate in the top 10% of his or her class, have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 after successfully completing two years of course work at an approved institution, or score in the top 10% Statewide of those students taking the ACT.
B) Graduate Level: To qualify, students must have or will be graduating in the top 10% of his or her college or university class and be enrolled or accepted at a West Virginia institution of higher education in a program which leads to teacher certification. Recipients must agree to teach at a public pre-school, elementary, or secondary school level in West Virginia for two years for each year of scholarship assistance unless entering a teacher shortage area, an exceptional children's program, or economically disadvantaged area or repay all scholarship money with interest.
3) Central Office of the State College and University Systems Medical Student Loan Program: This program provides loans to students, who demonstrate financial need, meet academic standards, and are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, the Marshall University School of Medicine, or the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Award amounts are determined annually and cannot exceed $5,000 per year.
Additional Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board, P.O. Box 7885, Madison, WI 53707-7885; (608) 267-2206. Students must be State residents to participate in the following programs. State grant programs in 1992-93 will award close to $4.5 million in funding.
1) Wisconsin Higher Education Grant: This undergraduate grant program is open to open to students enrolled at least half-time at the University of Wisconsin or vocational/technical institutions. The maximum award is $1,800 with ten semesters of eligibility. All awards are based on student financial need.
2) Talent Incentive Program: This program provides grants to severely needy nontraditional students. The maximum award is $1,800. The program is open to freshmen and upperclassmen who continue to be enrolled and have financial need. Eligibility cannot exceed ten semesters.
3) Wisconsin Tuition Grant: This undergraduate grant program is open to students enrolled in independent, non-profit Wisconsin institutions. All awards are based on financial need and the difference between the tuition actually paid by the student and the tuition which would have been paid if the student attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison. The maximum award is $2,172 with ten semesters of eligibility.
4) Visual and Hearing Impaired Program: This program provides grants for undergraduate study to students who are legally deaf and blind. To be eligible for the grant, the student must have financial need as determined by the institution the student attends. If the impairment prevents the student from studying in a Wisconsin institution, he or he may attend an out-of-State institution that specializes in teaching the blind or deaf and still receive a maximum grant of $1,800 per year. Eligibility cannot exceed ten semesters.
5) Minority Retention Grant: This program provides financial assistance to Black, Hispanic, and Native American students to improve their opportunities for retention and graduation. Eligible applicants also include students admitted to the U.S. after December 31, 1975 who are either a former citizen of Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia or whose ancestor was a citizen of those countries. Eligibility cannot exceed eight semesters. The University of Wisconsin has a similar program.
6) Wisconsin Native American Student Grant: Awards under this program are made to students who are at least 25% Native American heritage. Applicants must attend a Wisconsin institution, either public, independent, or proprietary. Awards are made to graduate students as well as undergraduates. Maximum award is $2,200 a year with a limit of ten semesters of eligibility.
7) Academic Scholarships: The graduate with the highest grade point average from each Wisconsin high school is eligible for a scholarship to attend any accredited Wisconsin public or private non-profit institution of higher education. High schools with over 1,000 students will have one or more additional scholars. Awards vary, but are at least $1,500. Scholars who continue to attend full-time with a 3.0 grade point average will have their awards renewed for up to three additional years.
8) Nursing Student Stipend Loans: State funded forgivable loans are available to students enrolled as full-time second year vocational or technical students or collegiate juniors and seniors in a program which provides an associate degree diploma, or bachelor's degree in nursing. Borrowers may receive up to $2,500 per year, based on financial need, for a total of $5,000. Funds are also available to masters candidates who intend to teach nursing. Recipients must provide one year of service in a Wisconsin hospital, nursing home or public agency for twelve months for each $1,000 in stipend they receive or repay the loan.
9) Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity Program: Wisconsin residents may attend a Minnesota public college or university and pay the reciprocity tuition charged by that institution. All academic programs are eligible except for the doctoral programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.
Additional Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
State Money For College Students
Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Higher Education, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-6213. In 1990-91, total State revenue was $271,221,976. Students must be Wyoming residents in order to participate in the following programs.
1) Scholarship/Loan Fund for Superior Students in Education: These scholarship/loans are available to high school graduates who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement and qualities of leadership and who plan to teach in Wyoming public schools. Each year 20 scholarships may be awarded to Wyoming high school graduates to attend the University or any community college in the State and major in education. Awards are available up to eight semesters, with no more than four at a community college.
2) President's Honor Scholarship: High school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential are eligible for this scholarship. Nominations are made by high school officials and the number of awards is dependent upon the size of the high school graduating class. Scholarships may be used an any State community college as well as the University of Wyoming. Recipients must have a high school GPA of 3.01 out of 4.0 to qualify. The value of the scholarship generally equals full in-State tuition and fees. No more than eight semesters of scholarship is awarded.
3) County Commissioners Scholarship: These scholarships are available to students who are residents of Wyoming and who graduate from a Wyoming high school Funds are provided by appropriation from the Wyoming State Legislature. The awards are generally made for the amount of tuition and fees. Scholarships may be used at any public institution in Wyoming. Students should apply directly to the Board of County Commissioners in their county of residence.
4) Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship and Loan: This programs offers grants to students who are at least one fourth degree American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, who are of tribes served by the Bureau for educational purposes, enrolled or accepted for enrollment and have a definite financial need.
5) Northern Arapaho Tribal Scholarship: These scholarships are available to high school graduates who are enrolled members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. Scholarships may be used for full-time study at any public institution in Wyoming. Applications should be made to the Community Development Office, Wind River Indian Agency,Fort Washakie, WY 82514, six weeks prior to the beginning of the school year.
6) Shoshone Tribal Scholarship: These scholarships are available to high school graduates who are enrolled members of the Wind River Shoshone Tribe. Scholarships may be used at any public institution in Wyoming for full-time study. Applications should be made to the Community Development Office listed above.
Loans, Grants and Work-Study Options
1) Stafford Student Loans: These loans are available for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or professional students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow $2,625 for each of the first two undergraduate years, and up to $4,000 annually through the fifth year. Graduate students may borrow up to $7,500 a year. Not more than $17,250 can be borrowed for all years of undergraduate study, $73,500 for all years of graduate study, or $54,750 for undergraduate and graduate study combined.
2) Supplemental Loans for Students: This program is available to graduate, professional and independent undergraduate students. The annual maximum SLS loan limit is $4,000 and depends on the student's educational program length. Borrowers cannot exceed a maximum of $20,000.
3) Parent Loans for Students (PLUS): The PLUS program is for parents who wish to borrow for their student dependents. The parent is responsible for the repayment of the loan even if the dependent's education is not completed. The annual maximum PLUS amount is $4,000 per eligible dependent student up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000.
4) Perkins Loans: This low-interest (5 percent) loan is for first-time undergraduates and graduate students with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. For undergraduate students, priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Loans are made through a school's financial aid office, the school is the lender. These loans must be repaid. Students may borrow up to $4,500 if they've completed less than two years of a program leading to a first bachelor's degree, or if they are enrolled in a vocational program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 if they've already completed two years of study toward a first bachelor's degree and have achieved third-year status. Up to $18,000 may be borrowed for graduate or professional study. See your school's financial aid department for details.
5) Pell Grant: This award helps first-time undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Eligibility for those who receive a Pell Grant for the first time is usually limited to five to six years of undergraduate study, not including remedial coursework. Awards for the 1992-93 academic year will depend upon program funding. The maximum award for the 1991-92 academic year was $2,400. Students must attend school at least half-time. Grants do not have to be paid back. For more information, contact the financial aid administrator of the college of university you are attending.
6) Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This award helps first-time undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. An SEOG doesn't have to be paid back. Students can get up to $4,000 a year, depending upon available funding.
7) College Work-Study (CWS): This program provides jobs for first-time undergraduates and for graduate students who need financial aid. CWS lets you earn money to help pay your educational expenses. Students are paid at least the current Federal minimum wage, but the pay may also be related to the type of work done and the skills required. Schools set individual work schedules and must pay students directly at least once a month.
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State Money For College Students
State Education Information
A friend recently had the idea of marketing "Class of 2001" T-shirts to the parents of the kindergarten class of '88. Faced with the problem of estimating the size of the market, he did what any sharp young entrepreneur would do -- he turned to his state department of education for all of the little details...and a mailing list to boot.
It would probably take some effort to come up with a service or product that a school district doesn't buy short of military hardware (but that, too, might be changing). Like the federal government, schools purchase just about everything under the sun. Each state has a department of education or public instruction which collects and disseminates information on students, staff, school finances, and other related matters. And this data can help you sell a lot more than just T-shirts.
You can use the data to find the names and addresses of science teachers if you've got a great new product for demonstrating chemical reactions or cell osmosis; of math teachers if you've got 3-D geometry models or a novel new software idea; or PE teachers if you're designing football gear for the next century. Remember, teachers are usually the first to lobby for specific new textbooks and learning tools.
Information on the student population of a given school district can yield a pretty accurate picture of who lives where, what their parents earn and how they spend it -- priceless marketing information available at no or little cost to you. If you sell real estate or insurance, having accurate school district information may be essential in closing a sale or targeting new clients.
In addition, there is plenty of money to be made with accurate information on high school seniors. From yearbooks to class rings, prom gowns to SAT tutorials, the senior class is an industry unto itself. So, rather than wait for the "Class of 2001" to grow up, many businesses are already using state education information to get a edge over the competition.
Each state has a Department of Education or Public Instruction which collects and disseminates information pertaining to students, staff, finances and general matters. A representation of types of data collected and maintained is as follows:
Students:
- by grade
- by sex
- by ethnicity
- by special programs (special education, vocational education, bilingual and English as a second language, compensatory education, gifted and talented, migrant)
- by curriculum enrollment, graduates, dropouts, accidents, immunizations, projected enrollment and attendance, test scores.
Educators and Staff:
- Professional job assignments (teachers, administrators, support staff and aides, secretaries)
- sex
- ethnicity
- salaries
- program areas
- highest college degree attained
- months of contract
- days employed
- certification/permits granted
- tenure
- experience.
School District Finances:
- district budgeting and audited accounting data on revenues
- expenditures
- assets
- liabilities
- fund balances
- bond/loan requirements
- local school tax information
- district detailed state aid calculations
- total receipts and disbursements
- taxable property values.
General:
- number of districts
- demographic data
- address and telephone numbers of school campuses within district
- maps
- census.
By observing trends in statistical data, a school system can monitor school programs, improve data management, and address changing economic perspectives in education. In each state a statistical service department is responsible for the identification, implementation, and operation of data collection procedures. Within each state, various offices are responsible for:
* Analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data relating to public and private elementary and secondary schools. Some offices also include data on colleges and universities of the state;
* Coordinating data collection procedures within the department;
* Recommending policies and procedures for processing statistics;
* Conducting special statistical studies; and
* Preparing projections and estimates.
The information each education department needs is collected annually, and by using machine-readable forms and electronic data processing, various outputs are produced.
outputs are produced.
State Education Information
Descriptive Reports
These are the major sources of information that states regarding their school programs. Data include enrollment by grade and race, daily session data, distribution of graduating class, number of dropouts, special programs, availability of resources (videos, computers etc.), and a faculty listing.
State Education Information
Statistical Reports
A wide variety of statistical analyses of characteristics of public school professional staff are produced, including such factors as salary, degree status, certification status, experience, sex, and age. Summaries of various factors are usually available by school, school district, county, geographic region and for the total state. Also, a number of student statistics can be easily generated including: enrollment by grade, racial/ethnic characteristics, course registrations, student staff ratios, class size, and teacher load.
State Education Information
Special Requests
Requests for special data are handled in a variety of ways. Simple requests can be resolved by referencing a publication. Other more complex requests require custom searching of the databases and may require computer programming. In some cases there is a cost recovery fee, and in most cases a written request is preferred and will receive a higher priority.
State Education Information
`SUS List of State Department of Education Offices
Alabama
Alabama Department of Education, Office of Computer Services, 50 North Ripley, Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 242-9590. The computer services department provides computer printouts, and information on magnetic tape or computer diskette. There is a basic charge of $50 per hour for searches. Printouts of information over 50 pages cost an additional $.05 per page. There is a charge of $10 per diskette and $25 per tape. The basic fee for mailing labels is $65 plus an additional $.05 per label for those that run over 1,300. The Department of Education also publishes an Annual Report.
Alaska
Alaska Department of Education, Data Management, 801 W. 10th St., Ste. 200, Juneau, AK 99801-1894; (907) 465-2233. This office provides computer searches and printouts. Specialized requests should be placed in writing. Due to budget cuts, the Annual Report is no longer being published. Information such as the enrollment or dropout rates can be found, however, in the Alaska Public School District's Report Card to the Public.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Education, Information Systems, 1535 West Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-5295. The data processing department provides services such as computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Requests should be in writing, and fees vary. The office publishes an Annual Report.
Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Accountability, 4 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; ((501) 682-4229. The Office of Accountability provides computer searches and information via printouts and diskettes to non-profit organizations, only. Requests may be made directly over the telephone, but those of a complex nature should be placed in writing. There is no fee for services. Publications include: Report Card of Arkansas Schools, and the Statistical Summary for the Public Schools of Arkansas.
California
California Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, P.O. Box 944272, Sacramento, CA 94244-2720; (916) 657-2676. The Educational Demographics Unit provides searches and printouts free of charge. The office's publications include: Public and Private School Enrollment Data Report and the Language Census Report.
Colorado
Colorado Department of Education, Planning and Evaluation Unit, 201 E. Colfax, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-6837. This office provides computer searches on staff and student enrollment. The office publishes a Pupil Membership Report for $7.50.
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Education, Office of Research and Teacher Assessment, P.O. Box 2219, Hartford, CT 06145; (203) 566-5352. This office provides information through computer analyses, printouts and magnetic tapes. The publication office publishes a number of statistical reports.
Delaware
Delaware Department of Public Instruction, John Townsend Building, P.O. Box 1402, Dover, DE 19903; (302) 739-4583. The office provides board approved reports listing statistics on school enrollments, number of teachers, educational statistics, and teacher personnel reports. They also publish an Education Directory, available for $7.50.
Florida
Florida Department of Education, Office of Information and Accountability, 325 West Gaines St., Room 714, Tallahassee, FL 32399; (904) 487-2280. This office provides computer printouts. If you send in a computer diskette they will transfer the information requested to ASCII files. Their publications include The Statistical Brief (monthly), Profiles of Florida School Districts and administrative support briefs.
Georgia
Georgia Department of Education, 205 Butler St., Twin Towers East, Ste. 1654, Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-2400. The Statistical Services Department provides information such as basic attendance and enrollment data, some financial information, types of enrollment, and the expenditure and cost per child. Computer searches and printouts of existing data are available. There is a charge of .$10 per page if the printout is over 20 pages long. Handouts of specific summaries are also available.
Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Education, Statistic Information Services,
1505 Dillingham Blvd., Ste. 216, Honolulu, HI 96817; (808) 832-5880. Enrollment data can be obtained free of charge from this office. At present, computer diskettes and magnetic tapes are not available. Specialized requests should be placed in writing. Publications include Education Today in Hawaii, and the Annual Financial Report which may be obtained by calling (808) 586-3230.
Idaho
Idaho Department of Education, 650 W. State St., Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-3330. The Department of Statistical Services provides limited computer searches and free printouts, if the data already exists. There is a base charge of $25 for labels. Their publications include financial summaries and an Annual Statistical Report of Public School Certified Personnel and Employees in Non-Certified Positions. They also provide an Educational Directory for $5.
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Education, 100 North First St., Springfield, IL 62777; (217) 782-3950. The Department of Statistics provides free computer searches and printouts. There is a charge for magnetic tapes. Their publications include Annual Statistical Report of Illinois Public School Districts and Schools and School Directories.
Indiana
Indiana Department of Education, Education Information Systems, Room 229, State House, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798; (317) 232-0808. This office provides computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Types of information available include enrollment figures, graduation rates, and teacher to pupil ratios. Their publications include the Fall Enrollment Report, Indiana Public School Professional Personnel Data, and Non-Certified Personnel Data. There is a $5 set-up fee for computer printout information and a charge of $.15 per page for xeroxed pages.
Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146; (515) 281-5294. This office provides computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Standard enrollment and staff reports are free, but individual reports may require a charge depending upon the degree of difficulty. Teachers' names and school addresses are released. Publications include the Commission of Education Annual Report and the Educational Directory.
Kansas
Kansas State Department of Education, Office of LEA Finance, 120 South East 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3871. This office provides computer searches and, on occasion, printouts. Requests should be placed in writing. The office publishes A Strategic Plan for Kansas Public Education for the Year 2005.
Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Education, Education Technology Assistance Center, 500 Mero St., 16th Floor, Capitol Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-2020. This office provides computer searches, printouts and bulletins. While the bulletins and most statistical searches are free, stylized reports require a charge. Their publications include: Profiles of Kentucky Public Schools, Public School Financial Analysis, and Local District Annual Financial Reports.
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Education, P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 342-3731. The Bureau of School Accountability provides computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Publications include the Annual Financial and Statistical Report.
Maine
Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services, Educational Building, Station No. 23, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 287-5841. This office provides computer searches and printouts plus magnetic tapes upon special request. Requests should be in writing. The cost is $.02 per name, with a $3 minimum. The cost for labels is $.05 each. Information on grades kindergarten through the twelfth grade is available. Teacher names and school addresses are released. Publications include: Maine School Statistics, Students Educated at Public Expense, Maine Educational Staff. All publications are $3 are less.
Maryland
Maryland Department of Education, Office of Planning, Results and Information Management, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201; (410) 333-2659. This office's services include computer searches and printouts from large databases only (enrollment, finance, staff). The information that was previously printed in the Annual Report is now distributed in specific smaller releases. There is no charge for printouts or reports.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Education, Information and Outreach, 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148; (617) 388-3300. Computer searches and printouts are available through this office, free of charge. Enrollment figures, attendance data and drop-out reports are available. Publications include: Distribution of High School Graduates Per Pupil Expenditure Report.
Michigan
Michigan Department of Education, Information Center Data Services, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 335-0422. This office provides computer searches and printouts on a limited basis. Diskettes are available. At present, there is no base charge for services, but this would depend upon the extent of the request. All information requests should be placed in writing. Publications include Financial Data Statistics, and Conditions of Michigan Education and can be obtained by calling (517) 373-3909.
Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Education, Information and Technology Unit, 550 Cedar St., Capitol Square Bldg., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-2751. This office provides computer searches and printouts, and diskettes, free of charge. Teachers' names and school addresses are available on labels from the Documents Division. The Annual Report can be obtained through the Data Management Unit at (612) 296-4432.
Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-3527. Management Information Systems provides computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Requests should be placed in writing. Fees vary depending upon the scope of the request and whether or not a program has to be specifically written. Publications are $8 each and include an Annual Report, and School Dropouts by Reason. (601) 359-2913.
Missouri
Missouri Department of Education School Data Section, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; (314) 751-2569. Computer searches and printout requests are evaluated individually. This office's publications include the free Report of the Public Schools of Missouri, and the Missouri School Directory ($6).
Montana
Montana Office of Public Instruction, Capitol Station, Helena, MT 59620-2501; (406) 444-3656. This office does not provide individual computer searches and printouts. However, information on grades kindergarten through twelfth is available in their Montana Educational Directory. A copy of the directory may be obtained for $6.50 through Advanced Litho Printers, 226 9th Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405-4084 (406-453-0393).
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Education, Data Center, P.O. Box 94987, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-2367. This office's services include computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Fees vary depending upon the scope of the project. The office prefers that requests be in writing. Labels and listings of names are also provided for a fee. Teachers' names and school addresses are released in the school directories. The office publishes an Education Directory, and a series of reports called Information Tabs. Both are $10.
Nevada
Nevada Department of Education, Planning Research and Evaluation Division, 400 W. King St., Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-3130. This office provides computer searches and printouts based upon aggregated student demographic data. Requests should be placed in writing. Their publications include the Digest of Nevada Education Statistics and the Impact of Nevada School Accountability.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Education, Office of Information Services, State Office Park South 101 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2778. The office of Computer and Statistical Services provides computer searches and printouts. Information is also available on diskette or magnetic tape, depending upon the data requested. The staff prefers that requests be made in writing. Mailing labels are $.03 each. Teachers' names and school addresses are released under certain circumstances. The office's publications include and a statistical brochure called the Stat Handout.
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Education, CN 500, 225 East State St., Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-7629. Services include computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes upon individual request. There is no set fee for services, since it varies according to the scope of the request. The office's major publications include reports on Vital Education Statistics, and Enrollment Projections.
New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Education, Education Building, Santa Fe, NM 87501; (505) 827-6524. This office provides computer searches and printouts, free of charge. Requests for computer information should be placed in writing. Teachers' names and school addresses released under certain circumstances. The office publishes the Accountability Report and Dropout Report.
New York
New York Department of Education, Information Center on Education, Rm. 381-EBA, Albany, NY 12234; (518) 474-7082. This office provides computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. Requests should be placed in writing. Teachers names and addresses are not released. Publications include Projections of Public and Non-Public School Enrollment and High School Graduates; Public School Professional Personnel Report, Non-Public School Enrollment and Staff and Education Statistics.
North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Information Center, 301 N. Wilmington, St., Raleigh, NC 27601-2825; (919) 715-1617. This office provides computer searches and printouts. Fees vary, depending upon the complexity of the request. The office's publications include the Statistical Profile and Educational Directory. Both may be purchased through the Publications Office at (919) 715-1018.
North Dakota
North Dakota Department Education, Department of Public Instruction, 600 East Blvd. Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505-0440; (701) 224-2268. This office provides computer searches and printouts. If the request involves a special computer program to be run, a minimum charge of $12.50 is required. Teachers' names and school addresses are released. Publications include Finance Facts and a Statewide Summary on Personnel. The North Dakota Educational Directory is available for $5, and must be pre-paid. To order, call (701) 224-2272.
Ohio Department of Education, Information Management Services, 2151 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH, 43221-3595; (614) 466-7000. This office provides computer searches, printouts and magnetic tapes. There is a $75 minimum charge for services. Requests should be placed in writing. Information previously available through the Salary Study Guide and Cost per Pupil Report can be obtained upon request.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Department of Education, Data Research Services, 2500 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-3354. This office provides computer searches and printouts. Mailing labels are $.05 per label with a $50 minimum, plus shipping for non-profit organizations. Publications include an Educational Directory and Dropout Report. Non-profit organizations can also receive the information on magnetic tape for $15 per disk with a $50 minimum.
Oregon
Oregon Department of Education, Data Processing, Public Service Bldg., 255 Captiol St., NE; Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-3310. This office provides computer searches and printouts. If you provide a formatted 3.5 diskette, the office will transfer the information. Fees vary, depending upon the scope of the project. Requests should be made in writing. Publications include: School District Budget Summary, Oregon School Districts - Organization, Location and Size, and Oregon Public and Private High School Graduates - Actual and Projected.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Data Services, 333 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333; (717) 787-2644. This office provides computer searches and printouts. There is a fee for labels to all but non-profit and education-related organizations. Requests should be placed in writing for labels and complex data. The office publishes the Status Report On Education In Pennsylvania, and Public, Private and Non-Public School High School Graduates.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Education, 22 Hayes St., Providence, RI 02908; (401) 277-2841. This office does not normally provide computer searches and printouts. However, they do offer a free publication, Education Indicators. The Educational Directory is also available for $5 by calling (401) 277-2617.
South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Education, Management Information Section, Room 1205, 1429 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 734-8262. This office provides computer searches and printouts. Special requests should be placed in writing. Fees vary for the use of computer time, and are dependent upon the complexity of the request. Their list of publications includes: Pupils in South Carolina Schools, an Annual Salary Study, Rankings of the Counties and Districts, and Projections of Membership.
South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, Office of Finance Management, 700 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501-2291; (605) 773-3248. This office provides computer searches and printouts. Special requests should be placed in writing. The office publishes the Educational Statistics Digest and an Educational Directory for $5.
Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Education, Office of Education Technology, Gateway Plaza, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243-0381; (615) 741-0728. This office does not normally provide computer searches but will provide you with a free copy of their Annual Statistical Report or School Directory.
Texas
Texas Department of Education, Division of Public Information, 1701 N. Congress, Austin, TX 78701; (512) 463-9000. This office provides computer searches, printouts and diskettes. Requests should be placed in writing. Publications include Public Education and You. The 1993-94 Texas School Directory ($15) is available through the Publications Office at (512) 463-9744.
Utah Board of Education, Department of Finance, 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; (801) 538-7500. Printouts of information are provided free of charge. Publications available include the free Annual Report.
Vermont
Vermont Department of Education, Statistics and Information Unit, State Office Building, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602; (802) 828-3151. This office provides information via printouts to profit and non-profit organizations. The department publishes an Annual Statistical Report of Schools.
Virginia
Virginia Department of Education, Management Information Office, 101 N. 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 225-2540. The Division of Information Services provides information via printouts and booklets. Requests for specialized information must be in placed in writing. The office publishes the free Superintendent's Annual Report which summarizes student, faculty and finance information.
Washington
Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, 47200 Old Capitol Building, Olympia, WA 98504-7200; (206) 753-1700. This office conducts computer searches and provides information via printouts, diskettes and computer tapes. There is a charge of $5 per diskette and $25 per tape. Special requests should be placed in writing. Publications include Dropout and Graduation Statistics, Minority Enrollment Report, Enrollment Facts in Washington State, and Enrollment by Grade Level by County.
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Education, Department of Statistical Information, Bldg. 6, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25305; (304) 558-6300. This office provides computer searches and printouts. Individuals are charged by the page. Although the staff does not normally provide information on diskette or magnetic tape they can do so if you specify your required format. The office publishes an Annual Educational Summary.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Center for Education Statistics, 125 S. Webster, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707; (608) 266-3390. Printouts of previously collected data are provided free of charge. School staff and enrollment listings are available on both diskette and magnetic tape. Individuals must provide their own materials and request the information in writing. There is a charge for processing time. Publications include the: Annual Report, Basic Facts Report and School Directory.
Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Education, Statistical Department, Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor, 2300 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050; (307) 777-7673. This office provides free statistical reports of already published information. A written request for information is required. Publications include the Statistical Report Series I-III.
State Education Information
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* See also Economics, Demographics and Statistics Chapter
* See also Your Community: Money for Communities and Non-Profits Chapter
Each month, several federal and state agencies collect, analyze, and publish data which reflect the current employment and unemployment situation around the country. This information often reveals changing profiles of the U.S. work force, future trends, and even the impact of technological innovations on the work force. Besides employment statistics, you'll also find information on such hot topics as child care, foreign labor trends, genetic testing, and literacy in the workplace.
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* 800 Labor Publications
Office of Information and Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Room S1032
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7316
This office can provide you with a free catalog of publications of the U.S. Department of Labor. It contains over 800 title listings in 26 labor categories, and provides ordering information.
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* Affirmative Action: Successful Strategies
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing Workforce is a study which profiles the strategies that companies use to ease the conflict between work and family responsibilities and to recruit, develop, and retain minority and economically disadvantaged workers, disabled workers, older workers, and veterans. This publication is available for $5. For more information contact: Information Office, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C4331, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 219-8743.
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* American Workforce in the Year 2000
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Workforce 2000 is a U.S. Department of Labor funded study that looks into the workplace and workforce changes that will take place by the year 2000. The department is using this study to rethink their policies and programs in order to prepare the country for the changes ahead. The study looks at the forces shaping the American economy, scenarios for the year 2000, work and workers in the year 2000 and six challenges the country will face. This publication is available for $5.
Caring for the dependent elderly will become a major issue for the 21st century labor force. The issue arises with the aging of the U.S. population and the restructuring of the American family as women, the traditional care-givers, move into the workforce in increasing numbers. The Women's Bureau can provide you with the factsheet Eldercare: An Overview, which discusses important issues related to eldercare in the next century.
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* Caribbean Basin Employment and Trade
Bureau of International Economic Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S5355
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7597
The annual report, Trade and Employment Effects of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, describes the provisions included in the CBERA, along with the benefits they provide to beneficiary countries. It also analyzes changes in U.S. trade with CBERA countries, and looks at trends in U.S. employment in those industries which have undergone the most significant changes in trade flows. Contact this office for more information on the report.
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* Changing Workplace and Labor Force
Industry Injuries and Illnesses Data
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Many of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' major surveys and research studies are available in the BLS bulletin series, which include more than 100 area and industry wage studies each year and about 40 volumes dealing with a wide range of economic subjects. Here are examples of publications in this series.
New Worklife Estimates contains detailed working life tables and is widely used
in liability litigations ($3.25).
Women at Work: A Chartbook focuses on women's economic activity: labor force
trends; occupational and industrial employment patterns; and market work of women in a family context ($4).
Children of Working Mothers, part of the Special Labor Force Report series,
discusses the increases in the number of children with working mothers and the two major reasons for this growth ($3).
Occupational Projections and Training Data serves as a statistical and research
supplement to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It provides detailed data on careers and projected occupational employment, replacement needs, and education and training program completions ($5.50).
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* Child Care Survey and Trends
Information Office
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1032
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9711
The free report, Child Care: A Workforce Issue, is a product of a U.S. Department of Labor internal task force on child care, and is the first step toward understanding child care as a workforce issue. It includes a survey of current activities on the government and private level, examines work-related trends and needs, and analyzes potential problems.
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* Child Labor Laws
Child Labor Programs
Employment Standards Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3510
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7640
The Fair Labor Standards Act protects young workers from employment that might interfere with their educational opportunities or be hazardous to their health or well-being. There are different standards for work allowed, depending upon the age of the child. Contact the Child Labor Programs office for more information.
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* Civil Service Employment
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The 1988 book Civil Service 2000 outlines the expected demographic changes in the Federal workforce and the changes in skills that the Government will need between now and the year 2000. It includes an appendix which discusses Federal child care programs and policies. Cost - $2.
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* Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
Education and Training Administration (ETA)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 219-6871
The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills has released its first report, which outlines the skills and skill levels necessary for entry level work in today's economy. For information on the report, contact the ETA.
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* Commissions on Women
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6631
This Bureau provides funds and other assistance to support regional conferences of women's commissions and the annual convention of The National Association of Commissions for Women, an umbrella organization. The women's commission movement continues to grow, and now 247 state, regional, and local commissions for women are reported.
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* Competitiveness in the Workplace
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-8996
The Office of Technology Assessment has numerous reports on issues related to competitiveness, employment, and training. The following is a list of reports completed in the last several years.
The Use of Integrity Tests for pre-employment screening. (SET-442) Sept. 1990.
Worker Training: Competing in the new international economy. (ITE 457) Sept.
1990.
Technology and structural unemployment: reemploying displaced adults. (ITE-250).
Plant Closing: advance notice and rapid response. (ITE-321) Sept. 1986.
Displaced homemakers: programs and policy. (ITE-292) Oct. 1985.
Demographic trends and the scientific and engineering workforce. (TM-SET-35)
Automation and the workplace: selected labor, education, and training issues. (TM- CIT-25) March 1983.
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* Consumer Price Index and Labor Data
on Computer Diskette
BLS Office of Publications
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2831A
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7827
Computer diskettes offer an easy-to-use way to manipulate data for economists, other social scientists, researchers, managers, and policymakers with an interest in measuring employment, prices, productivity, injuries and illnesses, and wages. BLS diskette users need an IBM-compatible microcomputer and Lotus 1-2-3 Version~1A or Version 2. Each diskette contains the named data series and a brief technical description that highlights regular revisions, if any, and typical uses for statistics. A flyer is available which describes the diskettes available and their cost.
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* Current Employment Analyses
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2486
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6378
Labor force statistics from the Current Population Survey provide a comprehensive body of information on the employment and unemployment experience of the nation's population, classified by age, sex, race, and a variety of other characteristics. The data is published in a variety of sources, including the monthly news release, The Employment Situation, and the monthly periodical, Employment and Earnings. Data uses include economic indicators, measure of potential labor supply, and evaluation of wage rates and earnings trends for specific demographic groups.
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* Current Wage Developments
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Each monthly issue of Current Wage Developments includes selected wage and benefit changes, work stoppages, major agreements that expire during the next month, calendar of features, and statistics on compensation changes. The cost is $15 per year. For more information on this data, contact Office of Compensation and Working Conditions, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 441 G St., NW, Room 2021, Washington, DC 20212; (202) 606-1382.
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* Employer Resource Kit on Employees' Family Needs
Work and Family Clearinghouse
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3306
Washington, DC 20210 (800) 827-5335
The Work and Family Resource Kit is designed to help employers understand the range of family needs emerging in the workplace and the numerous ways a company can respond. It provides a state-of-the-art review of these options as well as advantages and disadvantages. Also listed are references and resources to help employers select the most appropriate response for their employees' family needs. Two recent publications included in the Resource Kit are Women Workers: Outlook to 2005 and Women With Work Disabilities.
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* Employment and Earnings: Monthly Publication
Editors
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2089
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6373
Employment and Earnings is a monthly publication prepared by the Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, with data collected by the Bureau of the Census and state employment security agencies. Detailed information is given according to employment status and characteristics of the employed and unemployed. The data are also categorized into employment setting, hours and earnings, and state and labor force data. Subscriptions can be ordered for $25 per year by contacting: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
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* Employment and Training Administration Projects and
Publications
Office of Worker Retraining and Adjustment Programs
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4469
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5577
ETA has recently completed several studies related to employment issues and worker training. In addition, it has also initiated several new studies. The publication America and the New Economy discusses a wide range of evolving forces that will affect industries, workers, and their occupations and the standing of the U.S. in world markets. ETA has also completed several studies of displaced workers and the implementation of assistance to them through the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act. New studies initiated during the past year include the following:
- JTPA Title IV Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Program.
- School to Work Transition Demonstration.
- Multi-State Job Bank Pilot Program.
- EDWAA Farmer/Rancher Demonstration Program.
- EDWAA Job Creation Program.
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* Employment and Unemployment:
Monthly Data and Estimates
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
441 G St., NW, Room 2919
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6347
This office collects, analyzes, and publishes detailed industry data on employment, wages, hours, and earnings of workers on payrolls of non-agricultural business establishments. It also publishes monthly estimates of state and local area unemployment for use by federal agencies in allocating funds as required by various federal laws. In addition, the office provides current data on occupational employment for most industries for economic analysis and for vocational guidance and education planning.
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* Employment Policy and Goals
National Commission for Employment Policy
1522 K St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 724-1545
This Commission is an independent federal agency with responsibility for examining broad issues of development, coordination, and administration of employment and training programs, as well as advising the President on national employment and training issues. Some of the major responsibilities of the Commission include identifying and examining the employment goals and needs of the nation, examining and evaluating the effectiveness of federally-assisted employment and training programs, and evaluating the impact of tax policies on needs of the nation. The Commission conducts and sponsors research, analyzes the findings, holds public hearings, and publishes an annual report of its findings and recommendations. A current listing of Commission publications is available.
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* Employment Projections:
650 Occupations and 300 Industries
Office of Economic Growth and Employment Projections
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4414
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5720
This office produces national occupational employment projections for over 650 detailed occupations for all industries combined and within over 300 detailed industries.
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* Employment Research and Evaluation Studies
Office of Policy-Research and
Evaluation Projects
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2006
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6181
A free listing is available of all the employment research and evaluation projects completed since 1980 by the U.S. Department of Labor, along with information on how to obtain copies of the reports. The inventory is broken down into the following major topic areas and the reports are listed chronologically: Discrimination/Minorities; Drug Abuse and AIDS Issues in the Workplace; Labor Market Issues and Studies (includes mobility, minimum wage, and farmworker shortage); Labor Market Theory; Miscellaneous and Cross-Program Studies; Occupational Disease; Occupational Safety and Health; Pensions; Public Employment; Quality of Work Life (includes productivity, job satisfaction); Training; Unemployment (includes unemployment insurance); Unions/Labor Relations; Youth; and Price Schedule.
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* Employment Statistics for 800 Occupations
and 400 Industries
Office of Employment and Unemployment
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2913
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6515
Available occupational employment statistics include data on employment by occupation and industry for about 800 occupations and 400 industries. Published in bulletins, such as Occupational Employment in (industries), data are used for evaluation of current and historical employment by industry and occupation and vocational planning.
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* Foreign Economic Impact on U.S. Employment
Office of International Economic Affairs
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S5325
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7610
The Labor Department's foreign economic research program evaluates the effects of foreign economic developments on the earnings and employment of U.S. workers. This includes quantitative analysis of the impact of policies on international trade, investment, and technology transfer. Often undertaken in response to congressionally-mandated studies or to requests from other executive branch agencies, research is conducted by staff economists and supplemented by outside research contractors. A complete list of the research is available by contacting this office.
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* Foreign Labor Trends
Office of Foreign Relations
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S5006
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6257
The U.S. Department of State has 47 labor foreign service attaches placed in embassies all over the world. They monitor and report foreign labor developments, as well as educate other countries on U.S. labor developments. They submit annual reports, including an additional 70 embassy reports, to the U.S. Department of Labor, which then publishes the Foreign Labor Trends Series. Available through Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402; (202) 783-3238; cost $36 per year. Country labor profiles for some 55 nations are also available.
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* Foreign Visitor Program
Special Mediation Services
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 709
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-6271
Representatives of labor, management, and governments from around the world can see how arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining, and employee involvement programs function in the U.S. by participation in this visitor program. Industrial labor relations are targeted. For more information, contact the Special Mediation Services office listed.
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* Future Jobs in 250 Industries
Office of Economic Growth
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4000
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5700
This office has information on 250 industries regarding employment requirements, specifically on the demand for employment in the future. Industries covered follow the 1972 Standard Industrial Classification Manual. The November, 1989, issue of the Monthly Labor Review provides an overview of the data available.
General Sources
* Government Contractors Employment Standards
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3325
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9475
This office ensures that federal contractors and subcontractors or contractors with federally-assisted construction contracts do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, or national origin, and that these contractors take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified handicapped people, Vietnam-era veterans, and disabled veterans of all wars. This office also investigates complaints to determine whether federal contractors are meeting these obligations.
General Sources
* Government Labor Statistics Programs
Office of Publications
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2421
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
The free publication, Major Programs of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presents in concentrated form the scope of the Bureau's major statistical programs, the data available, the form of publication, some of the uses of the data, and selected publications and data tapes.
General Sources
* Handicapped Persons Affirmative Action
Office of Federal Compliance Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3325
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9475
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits most employers doing business with the federal government from discriminating in employment against handicapped persons. Employers with contracts in excess of $2,500 must take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified handicapped persons.
General Sources
* History of Labor in the U.S.
Assistant Secretary for Policy
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2109
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6461
The Labor Historian can answer any historical inquiries regarding the Department. Questions usually come from Congressional offices, newspapers, and students. As well as conducting his own research on various aspects of Department history, the historian also assists those researching the Department of Labor. The Historian maintains a large photo collection which is open to the public.
General Sources
* Home-Based Manufacturing Operations
Wage and Hour Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3516
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7043
Home-based industry work has always been permitted except in seven industries: knitted outerwear, women's apparel, jewelry manufacturing, gloves and mittens, button and buckle manufacturing, handkerchief manufacturing, and embroidery. In 1984, the U.S. Labor Department lifted the total ban on home work in knitted outerwear, and is now considering a proposal to lift the ban on all industries except women's apparel and those jewelry manufacturing operations in the home that may be hazardous. Contact this office for more information on homework and FLSA enforcement.
General Sources
* Hours and Earnings Monthly Survey
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2919
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6347
A monthly survey provides hours and earnings data collected from payroll records of business establishments. The data available includes gross hours and earnings of production or nonsupervisory workers in 454 industries, and overtime hours in 323 manufacturing industries. The data are published in a variety of sources, and are used as economic indicators, wage negotiations, and economic research and planning.
General Sources
* Industry and Employment Projections
Office of Economic Growth and Employment Projections
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4414
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5720
State and area employment data classified by industry division, and gross weekly hours and earnings for production and related workers in manufacturing is available, as is other data, including demographic employment/unemployment, monthly labor force and unemployment, occupational employment, and area wage surveys.
General Sources
* Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix
Office of Economic Growth and Employment Projections
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4000
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5730
The National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix provides detailed information on the distribution of occupational employment by industry. Coverage is for over 650 detailed occupations--wage and salary, self-employed, and unpaid family workers, and wage and salary workers only for over 300 detailed industries.
General Sources
* Industry Technological Trends
Industry Productivity Studies Division
Office of Productivity and Technology
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4320
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-5624
This office looks at a variety of technological trends. One study analyzes major impending changes in products, materials, and production methods in selected industries; their present and future applications; and their effect on output, productivity, employment, skill levels, training, and occupational requirements. Another study analyzes technological changes that have major effects on more than one industry. Coverage includes selected innovations such as computers and numerical control of machine tools, with an emphasis on innovations that will be important in the next five to 10 years.
General Sources
* International Labor Affairs
International Labor Organization
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 5336
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-4196
As a United Nations affiliate, the International Labor Organization (ILO) is comprised of three parts: government, worker, and employee delegations from 150 countries. Headquartered in Geneva, the ILO meets three times a year and holds an annual conference. The ILO serves as a multilateral technical assistance agency designed to promote free labor in a free market system, along with investigating international human rights complaints. They also take a major role in workers rights, such as the right to bargain collectively, and protection from discrimination.
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General Sources
* Job Counseling and Placement Fraud
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3650
The FTC often receives complaint letters about job counseling and placement services which charge large fees and misrepresent their services. The FTC publishes an Alert Sheet entitled Job Ads, Job Scams, and "900" Numbers. Other information is available in the FTC brochures Job Hunting: Should You Pay and "900" Numbers. For information on how to select a legitimate employment service or to complain about one which you feel has misrepresented itself, contact your local FTC office.
General Sources
* Job Corps Statistics
Office of Job Corps
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
500 C St. NW, Room 341
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 639-1654
Job Corps statistics are available, including cost statistics, enrollee demographics, and enrollee outcomes. Contact this office for further information.
General Sources
* Job Search Booklet
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room S2322
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6871
The Education and Training Administration publishes a booklet entitled Tips for Finding the Right Job. This booklet contains information on all aspects of the job search including resume writing, interviewing, test taking, cover letters, post interview follow up, and time management. It is available free.
General Sources
* Job Training for the Homeless
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4649
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5577
This program is authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act and has the objective of providing training, support and housing programs to increase the employment opportunities, job retention, and the attainment of permanent housing for homeless persons.
General Sources
* Labor Force: A National Profile
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2486
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6378
The labor force statistics available include employment status of the U.S. population 16 years and over by age, sex, race, hispanic ethnicity, martial status, family relationships, Vietnam-era Vietnam status, educational attainment, school enrollment, and residence in metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and poverty/nonpoverty areas. Also included is information concerning employed and unemployed persons by occupation, industry, and class of worker, as well as characteristics, work history, and job seeking intentions of persons not in the labor force. Special topics, such as the labor force status of particular groups of the population, occupational mobility and work experience, are also available.
General Sources
* Labor Force Population Trends
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2486
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6378
This office analyzes and publishes data from the Current Population Survey on the labor force, employment, unemployment, as well as on persons not in the labor force. Studies based on the CPS data cover a broad range of topics, including annual analyses of labor market developments, occupational analyses, characteristics of special worker groups (such as minorities and women maintaining families), and employment-related economic hardship.
General Sources
* Labor Statistics Availability
Division of Information Services
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2831A
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
The Bureau of Labor Statistics can provide you with a tentative release schedule for BLS major economic indicators. The schedule lists the information available (i.e., employment situation, consumer price index, productivity and costs, etc.), as well as the date and time of the information release. The BLS Update also contains the release dates for the quarter.
General Sources
* Labor Statistics Catalog
Office of Publications
Bureau of Labor Statistics
441 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
The free quarterly publication, BLS Update, contains a complete list of new BLS publications, including a brief description and ordering information. Also included are BLS summaries, data services, telephone numbers for recorded summaries of BLS data, as well as general information concerning BLS.
General Sources
* Labor Statistics Handbook
Publications
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
The annual Handbook of Labor Statistics contains historical data for the major statistical series produced by the Bureau and is available for $9.50.
General Sources
* Labor Statistics Monthly Review
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Each issue of the Monthly Labor Review includes analytical articles, 47 pages of current statistics, reports on industrial relations, book reviews, and other features for a cost of $20 per year.
General Sources
* Labor Surplus Areas and Government Contracts
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Area Trends in Employment and Unemployment is a list of labor surplus areas, which are designated as such by the U.S. Department of Labor. This list is used to give priority in awarding government contracts. Once an area has been placed on the list, it remains there for one year. This monthly publication is available for $25. For more information on the labor surplus issues, contact: Employment Service, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4456, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 535-0189.
General Sources
* Library on Labor Movement and Occupational Evolution
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N2439
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6992
This library has a wealth of historical labor material, as well as collections of state labor department reports, documents, and trade union journals. The library is open to the public and staffed by reference librarians, who will assist you in locating materials. The library is open 8:15-4:45 Monday through Friday. Appointments are not necessary. The library also participates in the Inter-Library Loan system.
General Sources
* Local Area Employment and Unemployment
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2083
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6390
This office provides laborforce, employment, and unemployment data estimated by state employment security agencies. These data are used primarily to allocate federal funds to local jurisdiction. The coverage includes annual average data with demographic detail for 50 states, the District of Columbia, 30 large metropolitan areas, and 11 of their central cities, and monthly data to include 50 states, 330 areas, 3,100 counties, and 500 cities of 50,000 or more. The data are published in a variety of sources, including the annual bulletin, Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, and the monthly periodical, Employment and Earnings.
General Sources
* Longitudinal Employment Surveys
Office of Economic Research
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2026
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7631
Every couple of years, this office updates The National Longitudinal Surveys, which study employment profiles of certain age groups . The groups include: young women who were 14-24 in 1968; mature women who were 30-44 in 1967; and youth who were 14-21 in 1979. Information available includes labor market activities, characteristics of jobs, earnings, unemployment, social and demographic characteristics, education, and training.
General Sources
* Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Standards
Office of Information and Consumer Affairs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C4331
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8743
The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes minimum wages, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards which affect some 73 million employees. It requires employers to pay at least the federally-standardized minimum wage per hour to all covered and nonexempt employees, and to pay one and one-half times their regular pay for all hours worked over 40 in the work week.
General Sources
* Minimum Wage Exemptions
Special Employment Branch
Wage and Hour Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3516
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8727
This office issues certificates allowing employers to pay subminimum wages to full-time students, trainees, and handicapped workers. Contact this office for more information regarding these certificates.
General Sources
* Multifactor Productivity Trends
Industry Productivity Studies Division
Office of Productivity and Technology
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4320
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-5624
This program develops indexes of multifactor productivity-output per unit of combined labor and capital inputs-for major sectors of the economy and for manufacturing industries at the 2-digit Standard Industrial Classification level. Indexes are published in the publication Multifactor Productivity Indexes for Private Business, Private Nonfarm Business, and Manufacturing Sectors.
General Sources
* Necessary Job Skills in Today's and Tomorrow's Labor
Force
Information Office
Employment Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2322
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6871
Building A Quality Workforce is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education and Commerce. The first part of this free report describes research about entry level skills, business needs, current and projected skills gaps, and how well education is responding to the challenge. The second contains descriptive profiles of several communities working on closing the gap between workplace needs and workforce capabilities.
General Sources
* Occupational and Economic Outlook Projections
Office of Economic Growth
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4000
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5700
The BLS publication Outlook: 1990 - 2005 contains projections for the following occupational and economic categories: Gross National Product; Labor Force Growth; Industry Employment; Occupational Employment; and other issues. The Bureau has detailed employment projections for more than 500 occupations.
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General Sources
* Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1992-93
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
This set of 20 individual booklets includes all categories of occupations listed in the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Each booklet covers a specific occupational field or area. These reprints are especially useful for jobseekers who want to know about a single field or counselors who need to make the contents of a single book accessible to many jobseekers. Cost - $24 per set.
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General Sources
* Occupational Titles and Classifications Dictionary
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
A compendium of approximately 12,000 occupations, the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Edition defines each occupation and provides a classification structure that groups them in terms of related duties and activities. It also includes sections on the purpose of the dictionary and how to use the data bank for job placement. All occupational titles are arranged alphabetically and by industry for easy reference. The cost is $32. A 1986 supplement is available for $5.50. A magnetic tape of the dictionary is available for $210 from: National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161; (703) 487-4650.
General Sources
* On-site Child Care
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3309
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6652
The free publication, Employers and Child Care: Benefiting Work and Family, is designed for employers and employees concerned with developing programs and policies to assist in quality and cost-efficient child care programs while parents are at work. Created to help in a vast array of situations, it provides guidance to those who wish to improve employee productivity and business' ability to recruit and retain the best workers. It is designed for people who are concerned about fulfilling two essential and often conflicting responsibilities--working and caring for their families. The Women's Bureau can also provide you with the fact-sheet entitled Child Care: An Overview, which can provide you with more general information on issues related to child care and the workplace.
General Sources
* Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Public Affairs
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
2020 K St., NW, Room 7100
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8840
The PBGC works to ensure the solvency and viability of company sponsored pension plans. It directly pays the benefits of some 142,000 retirees from terminated pension plans. The corporation is financed from premiums charged to companies that sponsor insured pension plans. The PBGC also works to ensure that underfunded programs are brought up to full funding within a reasonable time period. For more information, contact the PBGC.
General Sources
* Plant Closings and Permanent Layoffs
Office of Labor-Management Programs
Bureau of Labor-Management Relations
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5416
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4473
The Industrial Adjustment Service was created to help address the problems of workers affected by plant closings or major lay-offs. IAS provides a broad array of services and information to help lessen the impact of dislocation and speed up the transfer of dislocated workers to new jobs. IAS works directly with a particular enterprise, with a particular industry, and/or with state and local government officials and private sector representatives to help them develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with plant closings and lay-offs, and to assist dislocated workers. Available information includes workshops, technical assistance, publications, and information regarding the Canadian response to permanent lay-offs.
General Sources
* Plant Closings Notifications
Notification (WARN)
Office of Employment and Training Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4703
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5577
WARN requires that employers with 100 or more employees provide 60 days advance notice of a plant closing or mass layoff. A plant closing is a permanent or temporary shutdown of a single site of employment or one or more facilities or operating unit within a single site or employment, resulting in an employment loss at the site during any 30-day period for 50 or more employees. A mass layoff is a reduction in force at a single site during any 30 day period which results in the employment loss of at least 1/3 of the employees and at least 50 employees or at least 500 employees.
General Sources
* Productivity and Technology Statistics
Office of Productivity and Technology Studies
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4320
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6222
This office is responsible for three major research programs. The productivity program compiles and analyzes productivity and related statistics on the U.S. business economy and its major sectors, and on individual industries and government. The technological studies program investigates trends in technology and their impact on employment and productivity. And the international labor statistics program compiles and analyzes data on productivity and related factors in foreign countries for comparison with the U.S. experience. The free directory, BLS Publications on Productivity and Technology, lists all the publications of each program.
General Sources
* Roadmap to All Labor Data
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The BLS Handbook of Methods provides comprehensive information for each major program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on sources of data, statistical procedures, where the data are published, and their uses and limitations. It includes descriptions for labor force statistics, occupational pay surveys, Employment Cost Index, productivity measures, Consumer Price Index, and for much more. The cost is $11.
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General Sources
* Self Employment Demonstration Projects
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4643
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5577
The U.S. Department of Labor has been exploring the viability of self-employment for people receiving unemployment insurance. In two demonstration projects the Department provided eligible UI claimants interested in self-employment with a package of assistance designed to help them start their own businesses. Call ETA for more information on and results from this project.
General Sources
* Trade-Related Employment Issues
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2235
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6043
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs represents the U.S. Department of Labor in the development of international economic and trade policies that affect the welfare of U.S. workers. This role includes conducting research on trade-related employment issues, coordinating advice received from Labor Advisory Committees on Trade authorized by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, and acting as a liaison between other federal departments, agencies, and organized labor. The Bureau is also a member of various interagency committees charged with trade policy functions, and continues to participate in the formulation of U.S. immigration policy.
General Sources
* Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room C-4318
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4756
Trade Adjustment Assistance is available to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. Workers may be eligible for training, a job search allowance, a relocation allowance, and other reemployment services. Weekly trade readjustment allowances may be payable to workers following their exhaustion of unemployment benefits. Information on the program is available from the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington or at any of the 10 ETA regional offices around the country.
General Sources
* Unemployment Insurance for Lost Wages
Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2919
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6347
Insured Employment and Wages data are collected quarterly by state employment security agencies in cooperation with BLS. The data available include monthly employment, total quarterly wages, taxable wages, employer contributions, and reporting units, by industry, county, and state, for workers covered by state unemployment insurance laws and by the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees program.
General Sources
* Union Contracts Database
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2919
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5886
The BLS maintains a database of union contracts searchable by company name and dating back one year. Call or write for more information on the database. This database was formerly handled by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
General Sources
* Veterans and Federal Contracts
Veterans Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
Federal government contractors and subcontractors (with government contracts of $10,000 or more) are required by law to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment qualified special disabled and Vietnam-era Veterans. All suitable employment openings must be given to the nearest local State Employment Office. A Veterans Employment and Training Representative is located in each office to provide employment advice and assistance to veterans. Contact the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs if it appears that a contractor has failed to comply. Complaints can be made to: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3325, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 219-9475.
General Sources
* Veterans Employment Program
Assistant Secretary for Veterans
Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
Employment-related services designed to aid veterans include counseling, testing, and skills training; unemployment compensation for newly separated ex-service members while they look for civilian employment; tax credits for private employers who hire certain target groups of veterans; placement in private and public sector jobs; and reemployment rights assistance. For more information, contact the Veterans' Employment and Training Office.
General Sources
* Wage and Hour Investigations
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3028
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8353
This division administers the Fair Labor Standards Act, which includes minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor provisions. Its responsibilities also have grown to include other laws and regulations which protect worker's wages and working conditions. Wage and Hour Division compliance officers across the country conduct investigations of employers covered by the various laws which the division administers, to determine whether workers are being paid in compliance with the laws. They are also responsible for investigating complaints filed by employees who allege that their employers discriminated against them for actions they took to further the purposes of various environmental protection laws, and for improving conditions for migrant farm workers.
General Sources
* Wage and Industrial Relations Information
Office of Compensation and Working Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2021
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6220
The Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts three major types of occupational wage surveys: 1) area surveys, 2) industry surveys, and 3) a national white-collar salary survey. Non-wage compensation is covered in a comprehensive survey of the incidence and characteristics of employee benefit plans. They also develop measures of trends in employee compensation. The office's program of studies in labor-management relations includes analyses of wage and benefit changes in major collective bargaining agreements, statistics on work stop pages, and reports on pending labor-management negotiations in major bargaining units.
General Sources
* Wage and Price Indexes on Computer Tape
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 1077
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5888
BLS major data series are available on magnetic tape. The standard format is 9-track, 6250 BPI. In addition to the data files listed, BLS makes some microdata tapes and also prepares customized data files on a cost-for-service basis. Available data files include consumer expenditures, consumer price index, export-import price indexes, and labor force, as well as many others. A brochure is available which describes the tapes, ordering information, and the cost of each tape.
General Sources
* Wage Surveys: Area, Industry and White Collar
Earnings
Office of Compensation and Working Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St. NW, Room 2021
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6220
This office conducts three different types of wage surveys. The area and industry surveys provide annual data on averages and distributions of earnings for selected occupations in major industry groups in metropolitan areas. The white-collar salary survey is the annual Professional, Administrative, Technical, and Clerical Survey which is used in the Federal pay-setting process and provides data on salaries in white-collar occupations from a national sample of establishments.
General Sources
* White-Collar Salaries
Benefit Levels Division
Office of Compensation Levels and Trends
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2025
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6225
The annual white-collar salary survey provides data on salaries in white-collar occupations from a national sample of establishments. The data available includes averages and distributions of salary rates for about 100 professional, administrative, technical, and clerical work levels. The results are published in the annual news release, White-Collar Salaries, and the annual bulletin, National Survey of Professional, Administrative, Technical, and Clerical Pay.
General Sources
* Women and Office Automation
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3309
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6652
The impact of automation on the quality of worklife as well as on the economic well-being of clerical workers and their families is a matter of priority for the Women's Bureau. The free publication, Women and Office Automation: Issues for the Decade Ahead, discusses the quality of work, training and retraining, home-based clerical work, and health and safety issues.
The Women's Bureau offers a free listing of publications they have available. They have eighteen fact sheets on women workers, as well as information on women in technology, careers/job options, child care, and standards and legislation affecting women. The Bureau has a variety of program models available dealing with employment of women and several conference models. Currently, the staff is focusing on identifying the characteristics of cities presently experiencing labor shortages and other economic stresses expected to be more widespread by the year 2000, the impact of trade competition on women's jobs, child care for women workers, and many other women's issues. There's No Such Thing As Women's Work is a video which reviews the history of women in the workforce and provides information about meeting present day work and family challenges.
General Sources
* Women Worker Data
Office of Publications
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2421
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
This office publishes a wide array of information about women in the labor force. This information is presented to the public through a variety of publications, including news releases, periodicals, bulletins, reports, tapes, and diskettes. The pamphlet, Where to Find BLS Statistics on Women, identifies the particular publications in which specific data services may be found, along with information on how to obtain BLS publications. The data includes information labor force status, employment, and unemployment, earnings and hours of work, education, occupational injuries and illness, and unpublished data.
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* Work and Family Clearinghouse
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3306
Washington, DC 20210 (800) 827-5335
The Work and Family Clearinghouse was designed and established to assist employers in identifying the most appropriate policies for responding to the dependent care (child and/or elder care) needs of employees who are seeking to balance their dual responsibilities. Information and guidance are available in five broad areas: direct services, information services, financial assistance, flexible policies, and public-private partnership. Technical assistance includes national and state information sources, bibliographic references, conference information, research and statistics. Program Profiles are available which describe employer-related child and elder care systems already in place.
General Sources
* Work Based Learning Programs
Office of Work Based Learning
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4703
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5577
In September 1990 six seed money grants were awarded to test innovative approaches to improve the school-to-work transition for youth. During fiscal year 1991 the grantees developed models to redesign school curriculum so students learn job-related subjects. Major findings from this study have been summarized and published in the report entitled Formula for Success. Contact ETA for information on how to obtain the report.
General Sources
* Work Permits for Foreigners
Labor Certification Division
Employment Service
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4456
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-0163
If an employer wishes to hire foreign workers, he must first obtain a foreign labor certificate, which is a statement from the U.S. Department of Labor stating that there is no U.S. citizen available to fill the job. The Department investigates to make sure that the wages and working conditions of the foreign workers will not seriously affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers. An employer applies for a foreign labor certificate through the local state employment service office, which then conducts a job hunt before sending the application form to the area regional office for approval or disapproval.
General Sources
* Worker Training
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The publication Worker Training: Competing in the New International Economy focuses on ways in which public and private firms can develop and tap their employees skills, making them and America more competitive. It compares education and training offered by foreign countries and discusses new training organizations, support structures, and training approaches that can enhance the scope and quality of training at all levels of the workplace. Cost - $12.
General Sources
* Workplace Literacy, Youth Training
and Other Projects
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5637
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-0677
Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Projects summarizes the projects funded by the Employment and Training Administration. The most recent focus has been on workplace literacy, youth, worker adjustment, women-families-welfare, and improving employment and training programs. This free catalog provides several indexes and ordering information.
General Sources
* Work Stoppages and Strikes
Office of Compensation and Working Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2032
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6275
This office generates monthly and annual data on major strikes and lock outs. The coverage includes all strikes and lock outs involving 1,000 workers or more and lasting more than one shift. This information measures collective bargaining and economic effects of work stoppages.
General Sources
* Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4649
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5577
The YOU projects provide intensive comprehensive training, employment and related services to youth in high-poverty target areas in six cities and one rural area. The primary goals were to achieve substantial gains in the rate of high school completions and significant declines in teen pregnancy, crime, and substance abuse.
General Sources
Career and Job Training
For anyone looking for help choosing a career, changing jobs, or finding a job, there is plenty of help at little or no cost. Not only can you find where the job opportunities are, you can also see what the job market will be for any profession next year, or even five years from now. If you want to know what part of the country is the best market for, say nurses or engineers, you can find out in one phone call. If you want to choose a major in college that will be marketable when you graduate, that's available too. There are even national computerized job banks and job matching programs listed here that will help match your background and abilities with available jobs. Besides help in finding a job, you'll also find job training and retraining vocational programs, along with plenty of assistance for such special groups as the disabled, displaced homemakers, the elderly, veterans, and those suffering lay-offs from large industries.
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Career and Job Training
* Airline Jobs Bank
Office of Labor-Management Programs
Bureau of Labor-Management Relations
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5416
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4473
The Airline Rehire Program gives displaced airline workers first-right-of-hire preference for jobs with pre-deregulation air carriers if the workers were dislocated between 1978 and 1988. One of the key features of this program is a national listing of airline vacancies compiled and kept at the New York State employment service. All carriers are required to list openings with the Job Bank, and anyone may use the list to obtain information about airline vacancies.
Career and Job Training
* Art Conservation and Museum Careers
Office of Museum Programs
Smithsonian Institution
900 Jefferson Dr., S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3101
The Audiovisual department of the Office of Museum Programs has a forty slide program as well as a bibliography covering topics such as museum careers, museum environments, and conservation and preservation. You can obtain more information on these resources at the Office of Museum Programs.
Career and Job Training
* Aviation Careers
Aviation Education Officer
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3469
The FAA's Aviation Education Program offers volunteer assistance to the nation's schools through the following programs: career guidance; tours of airports, control towers, and other facilities; classroom lectures and demonstrations; aviation safety information; aviation education resource materials; computerized clearinghouse of aviation and space information; aviation science instruction programs for home/school computers; "Partnerships-in-Education" activities; and teachers' workshops. Write to the above office for more information.
Career and Job Training
* Basic Skills for Employment
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
To improve the quality of the American workforce, the country needs to find better ways of teaching literacy and basic skills to workers who lack them. The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education teamed up to study the problem of workers lacking basic reading skills and to propose remedies to the problem. The results of the study are summarized in the publication The Bottom Line: Basic Skills in the Workplace.
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Career and Job Training
* Career Encyclopedia and Prospects
Office of Information
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-7828
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is an encyclopedia of careers covering 225 occupations. For each of these, information is included on what the work is like, 1986 employment figures, educational and training requirements, advancement possibilities, job prospects through the year 2000, earnings-related occupations, and where to find additional information. The cost of the handbook is $22. The Occupational Outlook Quarterly can help students, guidance counselors, and employment counselors keep abreast of current occupational and employment developments between editions of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The quarterly supplement provides you with advice on how to get a job, articles on new occupations, addresses and phone numbers for more information on apprenticeships and training, and information on special scholarships for talented students. The cost of the Quarterly is $5 per year. Both books can be ordered by contacting: Superintendent of Document, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. Both of these books are available at public libraries.
Career and Job Training
* Careers in Dozens of Fields
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following reprints are available from the Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Business, Managerial, and Legal Occupations. $2.50
Clerical and Other Administrative Support Occupations. $1.75
Communications, Design, Performing Arts, and Related Occupations. $1.50
Computer and Mathematics-Related Occupations. $1.50
Construction and Extractive Occupations. $1.75
Dietetics, Nursing, Pharmacy and Therapy Occupations. $1.50
Education, Social Service, and Related Occupations. $2
Engineering, Scientific, and Related Occupations. $1.75
Health Technologists and Technicians. $1.50
Mechanics, Equipment Installers, and Repairers. $2
Medical and Dental Practitioners and Assistants. $1.25
Metalworking and Woodworking Occupations. $1.50
Production and Transportation Occupations. $2
Protective Service Occupations and Compliance Inspectors. $1
Sales Occupations. $1.25
Service Occupations: Food, Cleaning, Health and Personal. $1.50
Technologists and Technicians, Except Health. $1.25
Tomorrow's Jobs: Overview. $1.25
Career and Job Training
* Career Options: Art Museums to Zoos
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The U.S. Department of Labor publishes a $7 book titled Career Opportunities in Art Museums, Zoos and Other Interesting Places.
Career and Job Training
* Coast Guard Training
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
Aeronautical Center
MPB 237, P.O. Substation 18
Oklahoma City, OK 73169-6999 (405) 680-4265
Coast Guard personnel are trained for advancement through a nonresident course program developed by this Institute. For more information about Guard training or for referral to Institute staff members, contact the number listed.
Career and Job Training
* Creative Writers Publishing Grants
Literature Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 723
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5451
The Literature Program assists individual creative writers and literature translators, encourages wider audiences for contemporary literature, and assists non-profit literary organizations. Fellowships enable writers and translators to set aside time for writing and research. Publishing grants provide assistance to literary magazines, small presses, and various distribution projects. Grants are also available to support residencies for writers to allow them to interact with their public. Literary centers may request funds but must offer a regular format of readings, workshops, and technical assistance for writers. Grants can be made to individuals or to non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000.
Career and Job Training
* Criminal Justice Career Opportunities
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Criminal Justice Careers Guidebook provides detailed information on criminal justice occupations in the areas of law enforcement, corrections and rehabilitation, and the judiciary. Duties, job requirements, and opportunities are described for each occupation and sources of further information are identified.
It can be purchased from GPO for $7.
Career and Job Training
* Dictionary of 20,000 Occupational Titles
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
A compendium of approximately 20,000 occupations, the Dictionary of Occupational Titles defines each occupation and provides a classification structure that groups them in terms of related duties and activities. It also includes sections on the purpose of the dictionary and how to use the data bank for job placement. All occupational titles are arranged alphabetically and by industry for easy reference. The cost is $32. A 1986 supplement is available for $5.50. A magnetic tape of the dictionary is available for $210 from: National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161; (703) 487-4650.
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Career and Job Training
* Disabilities Program
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20210
The ETA funds several projects to increase the number and quality of job opportunities for disabled individuals under the Job Training Partnership Act. These projects provide services which address each of the major conditions which constitute barriers to labor market participation - sight, hearing, epilepsy, mental retardation and other physical and emotional impairments.
Career and Job Training
* Disabled Veterans: Job Matching Service
Veterans Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
Located in most employment service offices, the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program is staffed by veterans who provide special assistance to other veterans and help them obtain employment and training services. The DVOP staff develop networks of employer contacts and work with community groups and veterans organizations in their effort to find jobs for their clients. Unique to this program is the emphasis to seek out and help disabled and Vietnam-era veterans.
Career and Job Training
* Dental Health Professions
Division of Associated and Dental Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-101
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6854
This division serves as a principle focus with regard to health professions education, practice, and service research, in the fields of dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, and allied health professions. It supports and conducts programs, surveys, and studies to analyze and improve the quality, development, organization, utilization, and credentialing of personnel in these fields. It also supports and conducts special educational initiatives. A publications list for professionals is available.
Career and Job Training
* Disease Control and Environmental Health Training
Training and Laboratory Program Office
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-2142
The Centers for Disease Control offers course work on such topics as environmental health sciences, communicable disease control, and vector-born disease control. Anyone can take these courses; however, they are designed for hospital personnel and health care providers. These classes are offered at a variety of locations, as well as many being available as self-study training courses.
Career and Job Training
* Displaced Homemakers Job Network
Job Network for Displaced Homemakers
1625 K St., NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 467-6346
Supported by the Women's Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor, the Displaced Homemakers Network is the only national organization which addresses the specific concerns of displaced homemakers. Through its Washington, DC, office, it works to increase displaced homemakers' options for economic self-sufficiency, to provide information about the public policy issues which affect displaced homemakers, to provide technical assistance resources for service providers, and to help program staff around the country locate the information and expertise they need to develop programs that work for displaced homemakers. There are many publications and newsletters available, and the staff can assist you in locating a displaced homemakers program near you.
Career and Job Training
* Employment in Transportation
Central Employment Office
Office of Personnel
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9113
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9417
Employment inquiries for positions in Washington, DC, should be submitted to this office. Regional and district offices handle employment in their areas. Civil Service positions include air traffic controller; electronics maintenance technicians; civil, aeronautical, automotive, electronic, and highway engineers; and administrative, management, and clerical positions.
Career and Job Training
* Employment Search Strategies
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
A new ETA publication, Tips for Finding the Right Job, can help you take advantage of successful job-hunting strategies and find out what you need to know before your job interview. It can be ordered from GPO for $1.25.
Career and Job Training
* Employee Training Technologies and Competitiveness
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6352
Currently, OTA is exploring the connections between new workplace technologies, employee training, and competitiveness. The study will examine such topics as national investment in training; demographic changes in the work force; employee training in countries that are major industrial competitors of the U.S.; and policy questions concerning existing federal programs. Contact Wendell Fletcher, the project director, for more information.
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Career and Job Training
* Environmental Protection Job Opportunities
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The U.S. Department of Labor publishes the Environmental Protection Careers Guidebook which is sold by the Government Printing Office for $7.50.
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Career and Job Training
* Epidemic Intelligence Service
Epidemiology Program Office
Centers for Disease Control
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-3588
The Epidemic Intelligence Service is a two-year program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals, most of whom are physicians, in the practice of epidemiology. The officers have opportunities to investigate disease outbreaks, conduct epidemiologic studies, teach, travel, and present and publish their work. The class begins with a training course, and then the class responds to inquiries, monitors reports of disease, investigates outbreaks, and analyzes epidemiologic data.
Career and Job Training
* Experimental Job Training Opportunities
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5637
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7674
This office plans and implements Pilot and Demonstration Programs to provide job training, employment opportunities, and related services for individuals with specific disadvantages. These programs address industry-wide skill shortages and offer technical expertise to particular client groups. They also develop information networks among organizations with similar Job Training Partnership Act-related objectives. Administered at the National level and operated at the state and local level, these programs cover disadvantaged groups in the labor market, including offenders, individuals with limited English language proficiency, handicapped person, women, single parents, displaced homemakers, youth, older workers, those who lack educational credentials and public assistance recipients.
Career and Job Training
* Federal Aviation Administration Academy
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25082, AAC-900
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-7904
The Academy is the principal source of technical information on U.S. civil aviation. It conducts training for FAA personnel through resident or correspondence courses and occasional on-site training. Air traffic training is available for specialists who man the FAA airport traffic control towers, air route traffic control center, and flight service stations. Electronic training is also available for engineers and technicians who install and maintain navigation and traffic control communications facilities. Initial and recurrent training is also conducted for air carrier and general operations inspectors. The Academy provides air navigation facilities and flight procedures analysis to flight inspection personnel.
Career and Job Training
* Financial and Other Service Sector Jobs
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The U.S. Department of Labor publishes a book for $7 titled Occupational Employment in Mining, Construction, Finance, and Services which can be purchased from the Government Printing Office.
Career and Job Training
* Fish Husbandry Training Academy
National Fisheries Center
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Box 700
Kearneysville, WV 25430 (304) 725-8461, ext. 5333
The National Fisheries Center and its five field stations are world-renowned as a focal point for fish health research and fisheries development. Studies include nutrition, genetics, diseases, management technology, and technical services. The facility contains a training academy of fish husbandry.
Career and Job Training
* Foreign Service Career Counseling
Personnel Office
Special Services Branch
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 525
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-3732
Information on career opportunities in the Foreign Service is available from this office. This office can also send you an application for the Foreign Service Exam.
Career and Job Training
* Future Job Trends by Occupation
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
A supplement to the latest edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Projections and Training Data provides detailed, comprehensive statistics and technical data supporting the information presented in the Handbook. It also presents a broad overview of expected trends in employment in the mid 1990's and provides employment data for approximately 200 occupations profiled in the Handbook. This supplement is a key reference source for training officials, education planners, and vocational and employment counselors. The cost is $5.50.
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Career and Job Training
* Health Careers
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Labor Department publishes a reference book on employment opportunities and trends titled Health Careers Guidebook which can be purchased for $7.50 from the Government Printing Office.
Career and Job Training
* Health Professions and Training Programs
Division of Public Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-101
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6854
This division supports programs and provides grants for the following areas: Geriatric Education Centers; Rural Areas Health Care; Dentistry; Schools of Public Health; Preventive Medicine Residency Training; and Graduate Programs in Health Administration. Call for more information on programs.
Career and Job Training
* Highly Skilled Jobs Apprenticeship
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4649
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5540
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship programs are operated on a voluntary basis by employers, employer associations, or management and labor groups. The role of the federal government is to encourage and promote the establishment of apprenticeship programs and provide technical assistance to program sponsors. The related classroom instruction is given in the program sponsor's training facility or a local technical school or junior college.
Career and Job Training
* Indians and Job Training
Office of Tribal Services
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-2570
This office serves as a cross between the Health and Human Services, Labor, Justice, and Housing and Urban Development Departments for the Indian population. The needy are paid welfare subsidies and provided job training. This office also operates 19 special federal courts and funds 127 tribal courts, along with administering the police force for Indian reservations, and a rehabilitation program for Indian homes.
Career and Job Training
* Information and Records Management Training
Records Administration Information Center
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-6015
The Directory of Records Administration Training Programs in the Washington, DC Area lists classes available from government, academic, and private sources in such subject areas as records management, Information Resource Management, micrographics, and optical disks. Basic courses currently being offered include: Introduction to Records Management; Files Improvement; and Records Disposition. Contact this office for a copy.
Career and Job Training
* International Trade Commission Jobs
Office of Personnel
U.S. International Trade Commission
500 E St., SW, Room 314
Washington, DC 20436 (202) 205-2651
Information on employment can be obtained from the Personnel Director. Personnel employed include international economists, attorneys, accountants, commodity and industry specialists and analysts, and clerical and other support personnel.
Career and Job Training
* Job Corps Conservation Centers
Office of Historically Black College
and University Programs and Job Corps
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-6403
This residential program provides job training for disadvantaged youth throughout the country. You must be between the ages of 16 and 22 to participate. Twelve conservation centers are located throughout the country for training purposes.
Career and Job Training
* Job Corps for Youths
Office of Job Corps
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
500 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 639-1654
The Job Corps, a Federally administered national employment and training program, is designed to serve severely disadvantaged youth 16-21 years old. Enrollees are provided food, housing, education, vocational training, medical care, counseling, and other support services. The program prepares youth for stable, productive employment and entrance into vocational/technical schools or other institutions for further education or training. Job Corps centers range in capacity from 175 to 2,600 enrollees. Some of the centers are operated by the U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture (civilian conservation centers), while the remaining centers are operated under contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor primarily by major corporations. Vocational training is given in such occupations as auto repair, carpentry, painting, nursing, business and clerical skills, as well as preparation for the General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency examination. To apply, contact and Job Service office, or call the Job Corps Alumni Association's toll-free number: (800) 424-2866.
Career and Job Training
* Jobs For Seniors 55 Years and Up
Office of Special Targeted Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4643
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5904
Sponsored by state and territorial governments and ten national organizations, the Senior Community Service Employment Program promotes the creation of part-time jobs in community service activities for jobless, low-income persons who are at least 55 years of age and have poor employment prospects. Individuals work in part-time jobs at senior citizens centers, in schools or hospitals, in programs for the handicapped, in fire prevention programs, and on beautification and restoration projects. This program makes possible and array of community services to the elderly. SCSEP participants must be at least 55 years of age, have family income of not more than 25% above the Federal poverty level, and be capable of performing the tasks to which they are assigned. For more information, contact state offices for the aging, area agencies on aging, or local job service offices.
Career and Job Training
* Job Training and Employment Publications
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The GPO sells hundreds of publications on employment and occupations. Call GPO and ask for Subject Bibliographies 044 and 202, which contain lists of available publications and their prices. The Subject Bibliographies are free.
Career and Job Training
* Job Training and Employment Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2321
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6236
The Job Training Partnership Act provides job training and employment services for economically disadvantaged adults and youth, dislocated workers, and others who face significant employment barriers. The goal of this Act is to move the jobless into permanent, unsubsidized, self-sustaining employment. State and local governments have primary responsibility for the management and administration of job training programs. In addition, a new public/private partnership has been created to plan and design training programs as well as to deliver training and other services.
Career and Job Training
* Job Training and Workplace
Research and Development
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5637
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5677
Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Projects summarizes the projects funded by the Employment and Training Administration. The most recent focus has been on workplace literacy, youth, worker adjustment, women-families-welfare, and improving employment and training programs. This free catalog provides several indexes and ordering information.
Career and Job Training
* Job Training for Ex-Offenders
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2321
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6236
The ETA has several programs and services available that can help ex-offenders find employment. Programs include the following: Job Training Partnership Act programs, U.S. Employment Service, Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Program, Apprenticeship programs, Job Corps, Federal Bonding Program, and Tips for Finding the Right Job. Call ETA for more information.
Career and Job Training
* Junior Foreign Service Officer Trainee Program
Personnel Office
Special Services Branch
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 525
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-3117
Each December the Foreign Service Officer Examination is held at many locations in this country and overseas to screen candidates for the Junior Officer Trainee Program. Date, locations, and other information is available from this office.
Career and Job Training
* Literature Translators Opportunities
Literature Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 723
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5451
The Literature Program assists individual creative writers and literature translators, encourages wider audiences for contemporary literature, and assists non-profit literary organizations. Fellowships enable writers and translators to set aside time for writing and research. Publishing grants provide assistance to literary magazines, small presses, and various distribution projects. Grants are also available to support residencies for writers to allow them to interact with their public. Literary centers may request funds but must offer a regular format of readings, workshops, and technical assistance for writers. Grants can be made to individuals or to non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000.
Career and Job Training
* Local Help for Job Seekers
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4470
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-0157
The U.S. Employment Service, through affiliated state employment agencies, operates almost 2,000 local employment service (job service) offices. They assist job seekers in finding employment and assist employers in filling job vacancies. They administer occupational aptitude tests and circulate information about jobs and training opportunities.
Career and Job Training
* Marketing Your Job Talents
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The best selling book, Merchandising Your Job Talents, shows job hunters how to sell their knowledge, skills, and experience effectively in today's competitive marketplace. It covers everything from self-appraisal and resume preparation to testing and interviewing. Sample resumes and a sample letter of application are included as guidelines in this $2.75 publication.
Career and Job Training
* Matching Yourself with the Workworld
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Designed to assist you in comparing job characteristics with your skills and interests, the publication, Matching Yourself with the World of Work, lists and defines 17 occupational characteristics and requirements, and matches these characteristics with 200 occupations chosen from the 1988-89 Occupational Outlook Handbook. It is available for $1.
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Career and Job Training
* Medical/Scientist Training
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Westwood Building, Room 905
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
The MSTP provides assistance to students attempting to receive the dual degree of MD-PHD. Candidates must show evidence of high academic performance and significant prior research experience. Up to six years of support is given, and candidates must attend MSTP support institutions.
Career and Job Training
* Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Opportunities
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4641
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5500
This office administers a national program to help combat chronic unemployment, underemployment, and substandard living conditions among migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families. Supportive services are available to farm workers who seek alternative job opportunities that will enable them to secure stable employment at an income above the poverty level, and improve the living standard of those who remain in the agricultural labor market. Through grants to public and private non-profit institutions, economically disadvantaged farmworker families are furnished training and other employment--related services, including classroom training, on-the-job training, work experience, and supportive services. Supportive services include day care, health care, legal aid, transportation assistance and food and housing in emergency situations. You can contact this office for help in finding a local sponsor.
Career and Job Training
* Mining and Construction Jobs
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The U.S. Department of Labor publishes a book for $7 titled Occupational Employment in Mining, Construction, Finance, and Services.
Career and Job Training
* Minority Access to Biomedical Research Careers
Minority Access to Research Careers Program
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Westwood Buildings, Room 9A18
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
This program provides special training opportunities in biomedical science for students and faculty at institutions with substantial minority enrollments. There are four types of support: 1) Honors Undergraduate Research Training Program, which provides support to institutions to teach and provide research training to honors students in their junior or senior year who plan biomedical research careers. 2) The Predoctoral Fellowship provides support for graduates of the MARC honors undergraduate program to pursue a graduate degree in the biomedical sciences (not medical school). 3) The Faculty Fellowship Program provides opportunities for research training for faculty members of colleges with high minority enrollment. 4) The Visiting Scientist Fellowship provides support for outstanding scientists-teachers to serve as visiting scientists at colleges with substantial minority enrollments.
Career and Job Training
* Modern Archives Management Training
Office of Public Programs
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 505
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-6017
The "Modern Archives Institute: Introduction to Modern Archives Administration," is a two-week archival training course that offers an introduction to archival theory and practice for participants. It is sponsored by the National Archives Trust Fund Board, and includes lectures, discussions, workshops, and visits to the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress and various units of the National Archives. The Institute is offered twice a year.
Career and Job Training
* National Computerized Job Bank
United States Employment Service
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4456
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4389
A computerized network connecting more than 2,000 Job Service (Employment Service) Offices, the Interstate Job Bank is your opportunity to explore available jobs listed in all 50 states. During any given week there are over 20,000 job openings available in the IJB. During a year approximately 42,000 job orders containing 97,000 job openings are distributed through the IJB. When an employer cannot fill a job with local talent, the job than gets listed with the Interstate Job Bank. Jobs are listed three ways; as a detailed job description, and on two indexes, one listed by State and one by occupation. You may have access to any one of these listings through the Job Service Office. After you have selected the jobs you are interested in, a review with your local Job Service representative is in order. A proper plan is developed which may include sending your resume directly to an employer or to a Job Service office in another State. The Interstate Job Bank is a free service.
Career and Job Training
* Native Americans and Museum Professions
Office of Museum Programs
Smithsonian Institution
900 Jefferson Dr., SW
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3101
The Native American Museums Program provides information services and educational opportunities for employees of tribal and urban native American museums and cultural centers. The Program offers workshops, short-term residencies, technical assistance, publications, and audio-visual materials on museums.
Career and Job Training
* Native Americans: Job Training
Office of Special Targeted Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4643
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5502
The U.S. Department of Labor sponsors special employment and training programs designed to help jobless Native Americans. Those eligible include Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, Hawaiians, and other persons of native American descent who are economically disadvantaged, unemployed, or underemployed. In addition to job referrals, these programs offer job training, counseling, and other employment-related services to help Native Americans prepare for and hold productive jobs. To make participation easier, child care, transportation, and training allowances are included as part of the programs. You can apply by contacting tribal or other grantees representing the reservations or villages who receive Labor Department grants, or you can get further information by contacting the office above.
Career and Job Training
* Non-Manufacturing Industries Job Outlook
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Labor Department publishes a book titled Occupational Employment in Selected Nonmanufacturing Industries which can be purchased for $5 from the Government Printing Office.
Career and Job Training
* Nursing Research Training
National Center for Nursing Research
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 5B25
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-0207
The National Center for Nursing Research (NCNR) supports nursing research and research training related to patient care, the promotion of health, and the prevention of disease. NCNR also supports studies of nursing interventions, procedures, and delivery methods, as well as the ethics of patient care. Publications are available regarding NCNR and its research grant process.
Career and Job Training
* Occupational Exploration Encyclopedia
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Guide For Occupational Exploration is an invaluable reference source which provides detailed occupational and labor market information you can use to assist job seekers in getting and keeping a job. The Guide groups thousands of occupations in the world of work by the interests, traits, and abilities required for successful performance. It also gives descriptive summaries for each work group and assists individuals in reviewing, understanding, and evaluating their own interests and relating them to pertinent career fields. It is available at many public libraries. Another complementary resource, Selection Workbook for Use with Guide for Occupational Exploration, is available for $4.25.
Career and Job Training
* Occupational Safety and Health Courses
Division of Training and Manpower Development
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8221
This division offers courses for industry and health care professionals on such topics as occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and safety in the laboratory. For a course listing and description, contact this office.
Career and Job Training
* Oceanographic Corps Jobs
Commission Personnel Division
NOAA Corps
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
11400 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-8905
The NOAA Corps is the uniformed service of the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for operating and managing NOAA's fleet of hydrographic, oceanographic, and fisheries-research ships and for supporting NOAA scientific programs. Engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science baccalaureate or higher degree graduates are sought for positions in the Corps.
The impact of automation on the quality of worklife as well as on the economic well-being of clerical workers and their families is a matter of priority for the Women's Bureau. The free publication, Women and Office Automation: Issues for the Decade Ahead, discusses the quality of work, training and retraining, home-based clerical work, and health and safety issues.
Career and Job Training
* Pilot Schools
U.S. Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The List of Certified Pilot Schools is an up-to-date directory of pilot training schools in the U.S. It is available for $1.75 from the GPO (#050-007-00763-9).
Career and Job Training
* Reemployment Help for the Jobless
Office of Employment and Training Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4703
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0577
The Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act (EDWAA) provides assistance to dislocated workers whose employment loss means they are unlikely to return to their previous industries or occupations. This includes workers who lose their jobs because of plant closings or mass lay-offs; long-term unemployed persons with limited local opportunities; and farmers, ranchers, and other self-employed persons who become jobless due to general economic conditions or national disasters. EDWAA has a local service-delivery system through which sub-state areas and grantees provide assistance to workers. Major activities and services under EDWAA include: 1) rapid response: the state's Dislocated Worker Unit (DWU) must be alerted to plant closings and mass lay-offs, and responds with on-site services to assist workers facing job losses; 2) retraining services, including basic education, occupational skills and/or on-the-job training; 3)~needs-related payments: dislocated workers may receive payments to complete their training once their unemployment insurance is exhausted; and 4)~reemployment services, such as job search and placement, and relocation assistance. Contact this office for further information.
Career and Job Training
* Securities and Exchange Commission Jobs
The Director of Personnel
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2550
With the exception of the attorney category, positions are in the competitive civil service and are filled generally by selection from lists of eligibles who have taken civil service examinations. The Commission operates a college and law school recruitment program, including on-campus visitations for interview purposes. Inquiries should be directed to this office.
Career and Job Training
* Skills Needed For Specific Jobs
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles is a supplement to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles which can save you time in matching individual skills and qualifications to available positions. It provides information on the training time, the physical demands, and environmental conditions for particular jobs. For more information regarding this publication and other career and occupation publications contact: Office of Public Affairs, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2322, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 219-6871.
Career and Job Training
* Special Help To Workers Laid Off
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 6434
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-5555
The Trade Act of 1974 provides assistance to workers who become totally or partially separated from employment because of increased import competition. Such assistance may consist of training, job search and relocation allowances, special help in finding a new job, and weekly cash benefits equal to the level of regular unemployment compensation payable in the separated worker's state (A worker must exhaust all unemployment insurance benefits available in his state before collecting weekly cash benefits under the Trade Act). Petitioning worker groups may be certified eligible to apply for worker adjustment assistance if the department determines that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by the petitioning worker's firm contributed importantly to decreased sales or production and to worker separations.
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Career and Job Training
* State Employment Services for the Unemployed
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2307
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6050
This administration's threefold responsibilities cover: 1) training programs, including the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), which prepares unskilled and dislocated workers for productive employment; 2) the network of state employment service offices, which helps place people in jobs; and 3) income maintenance for those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Under JTPA alone, more than two million persons are provided employment and training services each year. Federal funds are apportioned to the states, which provide the training and other services, working with local governments, business and industry, labor, education, and nonprofit groups. About 2,200 state employment service offices across the country make over three million job placements annually. For those out of work, state unemployment insurance offices, operating under federal guidelines, provide weekly cash benefits which become an important revenue source in local communities.
Career and Job Training
* Tomorrow's Jobs in 250 Industries
Office of Economic Growth
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4000
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-5700
This office has information on 250 industries regarding employment requirements, specifically on the demand for employment in the future. Industries covered follow the 1972 Standard Industrial Classification Manual. The November, 1989, issue of the Monthly Labor Review provides an overview of the data available.
Career and Job Training
* U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation-Kings Point
Long Island, NY 11024 (516) 773-5000
Future merchant marine officers are trained here in navigation instrumentation, ship maneuvering, ship management, and communications. The Academy also administers a Federal assistance program for maritime academies in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Texas.
Career and Job Training
* Veterans' Employment and Training Help
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service is responsible for administering veterans' employment and training programs and activities through VETS to ensure that legislative and regulatory mandates are accomplished. The field staff of VETS works closely with and provides technical assistance to State Employment Security Agencies and Job Training Partnership Act grant recipients to ensure that veterans are provided the priority services required by law. They also coordinate with employers, labor unions, veterans, service organizations, and community organizations through planned public information and outreach activities.
Career and Job Training
* Veterans' Reemployment Rights
Veterans' Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
The law provides that any employee enlisting in or inducted into the Armed Services, who leaves a position in order to perform military service, will be given back his or her position that he or she otherwise would have achieved had it not been for his or her military service. For more information on qualifications and eligibility, or if you need to register a complaint, contact this office.
Career and Job Training
* Veterans' Transition Assistance Program
Veterans' Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
The veterans Transition Assistance Program was established to meet the needs of active duty servicemembers scheduled for separation by offering them job search assistance. The TAP has been increased due to the downsizing of America's standing forces with the end of the Cold War. TAP workshops provide servicemembers with information on conducting a successful job search, information on career decision-making, a realistic evaluation of employability, current occupational and labor market information, and information on veterans benefits.
Career and Job Training
* Vocational Job Preparation and Opportunities
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The book, Vocational Preparation and Occupations, can help job seekers to apply what they've learned in the classroom to office practices in the workplace. It provides comprehensive and reliable information for approximately 570 vocational programs, describing the physical demands, environmental conditions, and preparation and study time required for a wide variety of occupations. The cost is $21. For more information on career publications contact: Office of Public Affairs, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2322, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 219-6871.
Career and Job Training
* Welfare Recipients: Job Training Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4470
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0174
Under the Work Incentive Program, employment, training, and social supportive services such as child care, housing assistance, medical services, etc., are available to public welfare applicants and recipients in order to enable them to become self-supporting and independent of welfare assistance. All welfare applicants and recipients must register with the WIN program.
Career and Job Training
* Women in Non-Traditional Careers
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
For use by career counselors and educators, Women in Non-traditional Careers: Journal and Curriculum Guide, contains a comprehensive selection of ideas, activities, and resources. It can help women to learn more about careers in carpentry, mechanics, printing, engineering, architecture, and other non-traditional fields. Included with the Guide is a sample journal which can be used in the classroom to allow women to record their thoughts in diary format. The journal contains questions, facts, and quotes intended to enhance self-understanding with regard to non-traditional roles. The cost is $47.
Career and Job Training
* Women's Jobs in Highway Construction
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3309
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6652
Women in Highway Construction, a jointly-funded project of the Women's Bureau, the Employment and Training Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration, will identify the barriers women face in the construction trades and develop a model program to be used by State Highway Departments and highway construction contractors in recruiting and hiring women.
Career and Job Training
* Work-Based Learning
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room S2322
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6871
America's economic future will increasingly depend on highly skilled workers. In 1987 the U.S. Department of Labor launched an initiative to determine what role the apprenticeship concept might play in raising the skill levels of American workers. The results are summarized in the report Work Based Learning: Training America's Workers. It is available free from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Career and Job Training
* Youth Conservation Corps: Conservation
United States Youth Conservation Corps
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Park Service
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 343-5951
The Park Service's Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment program for young men and women, ages 15 through 18, who work, learn, and earn wages accomplishing needed conservation work on public lands. The program is also administered by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Projects include constructing trails, building campground facilities, planting trees, collecting litter, clearing streams, improving wildlife habitats, and office work. Limited positions are available.
Career and Job Training
* Youth Conservation Corps: Health Professions
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 637
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6354
The National Health Service Corps helps alleviate the shortage of health professionals in geographically isolated or rural areas by offering a loan repayment program. The program pays the participants' lenders up to $20,000 a year toward their qualified health professions education loans during their contracted service periods.
Career and Job Training
* Youth Conservation Corps Regional Offices
Youth Program Officer
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Room 4415, P.O. Box 37127
1100 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 343-5514
Alaska
National Park Service, 2525 Gambell St., Room 107, Anchorage, AK 99503; (907) 257-2698. Serving: Alaska
Mid-Atlantic Region
National Park Service, 143 S. Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 597-5375. Serving: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia
Midwest Region
National Park Service, 1709 Jackson St., Omaha, NE 68102; (402) 221-3995. Serving: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin
Washington, DC
National Park Service, 1100 Ohio Dr., SW, Washington, DC 20242; (202) 485-9855. Serving: DC, Maryland, and Virginia
North Atlantic Region
National Park Service, 15 State St., Boston, MA 02109; (617) 565-8860. Serving: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Connecticut
Pacific Northwest Region
National Park Service, 83 S. King St., Suite 212, Seattle, WA 98104; (206) 442-1006. Serving: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
Rocky Mountain Region
National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Lakewood, CO 80225; (303) 969-2605. Serving: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Southeast Region
National Park Service, 75 Spring St., SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 331-4290. Serving: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
Southwest Region
National Park Service, P.O. Box 728, Santa Fe, NM 87504; (505) 988-6371. Serving: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
Western Region
National Park Service, 450 Golden Gate Ave., Box 3603, San Francisco, CA 94102; (415) 556-1866. Serving: Arizona, California, Nevada, and Guam
Career and Job Training
Employee Benefits and Rights
Pension plans, lie detector tests, affirmative action, and many other issues of worker protection are covered here. With these sources you'll be able to find out how your employee benefits compare with thousands of others across the country, how to protect your pension, or even how to contest the findings of a lie detector test. Additional sources on union grievance procedures and rights are included in the next section on Labor-Management Cooperation.
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Employee Benefits and Rights
* Affirmative Action of Handicapped Persons
Office of Federal Compliance Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3325
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9475
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits most employers doing business with the federal government from discriminating in employment against handicapped persons. Employers with contracts in excess of $2,500 must take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified handicapped persons.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Age or Pay Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, NW (800) 669-EEOC
Washington, DC 20507 (202) 663-4395
Discrimination on the basis of age is illegal under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In addition, it is illegal to differentiate pay scales on the basis of sex for the same work. For information or to file a complaint, contact the EEOC.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Child Labor Laws
Child Labor Programs
Employment Standards Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3510
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7640
The Fair Labor Standards Act protects young workers from employment that might interfere with their educational opportunities or be hazardous to their health or well-being. There are different standards for work allowed, depending upon the age of the child. Contact the Child Labor Programs office for more information.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Coal Miners' Benefits
Coal Mine Workers' Compensation Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3526
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6795
Benefits are available for medical treatment and monthly payments to coal miners totally disabled from pneumoconiosis (black lung) arising from employment in the nation's coal mines. There are also benefits for the miner's dependents and to certain survivors of miners who died while totally disabled from pneumoconiosis. A copy of the Black Lung Benefits Act is available by contacting this office.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Disabilities Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, NW (800) 669-EEOC
Washington, DC 20507 (202) 663-4395
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the EEOC.
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Employee Benefits and Rights
* Employee Benefits National Survey
Office of Compensation Levels and Trends
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2021
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6300
This office conducts an annual survey of employers in the private sector and sample data on the incidence and characteristics of employee benefit plans. Data available include incidence and detailed characteristics of 11 private sector employee benefits paid for, at least in part, by the employer. The data are presented separately for three occupational groups: professional-administrative; technical-clerical; and production workers.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Employee Pay and Benefits Cost Index
Office of Compensation and Working Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2026
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6200
The quarterly Employment Cost Index measures changes in total compensation (wages, salaries, and employer costs for employee benefits) in wages and salaries only. Coverage includes all private industry and state and local government workers, but excludes Federal government, farm, household, self-employed, proprietors, and unpaid family workers.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Employee Protection on Garnishing Wages
Wage-Hour Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3502
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8305
The Federal Wage Garnishment Law limits the amount of an employee's disposable earnings which may be withheld in any one week by an employer to satisfy creditors. "Disposable Earnings" means that part of an employee's earnings remaining after deduction of any amount required by law. This law does not apply to bankruptcy court orders and debts for state and federal taxes. This law also prohibits an employer from discharging an employee whose earnings have been subjected to garnishment for any one indebtedness. Contact this office for more information on wage garnishments.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Employee Whistleblower Abuse and Waste Hotline
Inspector General's Office
U.S. U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7898C (800) 424-5197
Washington DC 20230 (202) 377-2495
This hotline was established so that consumers and employees could report fraud, abuse, or waste within any office in the U.S. U.S. Department of Commerce. All reports are investigated and reports can be made anonymously. The Pentagon, HUD, and other government departments also have whistleblower hotlines.
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Employee Benefits and Rights
* Employer's and Employee's Pension Guides
Public Affairs
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW, Room 7100
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8840
This office will provide you with the following publications free of charge:
Employer's Pension Guide. This is a cooperative project of the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration of the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to provide a general overview of the responsibilities under federal law of employers who sponsor single-employer defined benefit pension plans. It describes federal pension law effective as of 1989. However, it is not intended to be, nor is it, all-inclusive; for specific legal or technical information, consult these federal agencies or a private sector employee benefits specialist.
Your Guaranteed Pension. This booklet answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and its termination insurance program for single-employer defined benefit pension plans. The answers in it apply to pension plan terminations taking place in 1989. For terminations that occurred in previous years, different rules may apply.
Your Pension: Things You Should Know About Your Pension Plan. This publication is intended to serve as a handy explanation of pension plans; what they are, how they operate, and the rights and options of participants. It should not be relied upon for information about your specific pension plan. That information should be obtained from your Plan Administrator or the Summary Plan Description of your pension plan.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Equal Employment Opportunity
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3424
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9428
Executive Order 11246 requires that equal opportunity be provided for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, employed or seeking employment with Government contractors or subcontractors. It also applies to construction contractors who are performing on construction projects being built with Federal financial assistance. Contact the above office for more information.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Farm Worker Protection and Rights
Farm Labor Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3510
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7605
The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act requires agricultural employers, agricultural associations, and farm labor contractors to observe certain labor standards when employing migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, unless exemptions apply. Certain persons and organizations, such as family businesses, small businesses, some seed and tobacco operations, labor unions, and their employees, are exempt. MSPA requires farm labor contractors to register with the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor. Contact this office for more information about the Act and for a list of workers' rights.
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Employee Benefits and Rights
* Federal Wage-Hour Standards
Program Development and Research Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3319
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8288
This division conducts research on the major programs within the Employment Standards Administration. Within the Wage-Hour Division, research is conducted on the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Davis-Bacon Act. Within the Workers' Compensation Programs, they look into the provisions of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, and publish annual reports concerning the Longshoremen and Black Lung Benefits Acts. They also conduct research on federal contract compliance.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Foreigners and Work Permits
Labor Certification Division
Employment Service
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4456
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-0163
If an employer wishes to hire foreign workers, he must first obtain a foreign labor certificate, which is a statement from the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor stating that there is no U.S. citizen available to fill the job. The U.S. Department investigates to make sure that the wages and working conditions of the foreign workers will not seriously affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers. An employer applies for a foreign labor certificate through the local state employment service office, which then conducts a job hunt before sending the application form to the area regional office for approval or disapproval.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Formal Labor Complaints
Office of the General Counsel
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 1001
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 254-9150
The General Counsel issues and prosecutes formal complaints before the National Labor Relations Board.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Freedom on Information Act Requests
Disclosure Officer
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8839
Contact the office above for Freedom of Information Act requests.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Garnishment of Wages
Wage-Hour Division
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3014
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7451
The Federal Wage Garnishment Law limits the amount of an employee's disposable earnings which may be withheld in any one week by an employer to satisfy creditors. The law also prohibits an employer from discharging an employee whose earnings have been subjected to garnishment for any one indebtedness.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Handicapped Workers
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3424
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9428
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Government Contractors and subcontractors are required to take affirmative action to employ and advance employment of qualified handicapped individuals.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Job Counseling and Placement Fraud
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3650
The FTC often receives complaint letters about job counseling and placement services which charge large fees and misrepresent their services. For information on how to select a legitimate employment service or to complain about one which you feel has misrepresented itself, contact your local FTC office.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Lie Detector Testing
Wage and Hour Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3502
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8305
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Federal, State, and local government employers are exempted for the Act. The law provides several limited exemptions which permit the use of polygraph tests. For more information on the law and the use of polygraphs, contact this office.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Longshore and Harbor Workers Benefits
Longshore and Harbor Worker's
Compensation Division
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C4315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8572
The Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act covers all maritime workers for job-related injury, illness, or death on the navigable waters of the U.S., as well as employees working on adjoining piers, docks, and terminals. Compensation is paid by insurance carriers or by employers who are self-insured.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Minorities/Women in Management
Program Development and Research Division
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3319
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8288
The Report on the Glass Ceiling Initiative was released in August 1991. This study sought to identify artificial barriers that prevent women and minorities from advancing to mid and upper level management positions in the corporate world and to determine how such barriers could be removed. Information on the study and its findings are available from the Employment Standards Administration.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* National Origin or Religious Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, NW (800) 669-EEOC
Washington, DC 20507 (202) 663-4395
Discrimination on the basis of national origin or religious orientation is illegal under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. For information or to file a complaint, contact the EEOC.
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Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension and Retirement Audits
Office of the Chief Accountant
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5677
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8951
This office serves as the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor's primary advisor on accounting, auditing, and actuarial issues stemming from its responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act. It serves as the primary agency contact with accounting and actuarial organizations, as well as with federal and state agencies on accounting matters. It also administers a comprehensive system of compliance audits under FERSA and reviews annual financial reports.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Benefit Annual Report
Public Affairs
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
2020 K St., NW, Room 7100
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8840
This publication contains information on PBGC, including financial statements and an actuarial report. To obtain a copy contact the office above.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Benefits
Office of Research and Economic Analysis
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5647
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9421
This office can provide you with a list of reports prepared under contract to the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor concerning pensions. Some of the more recent studies include pension plan terminations with asset reversions, study of the investment performance of ERISA plans, and the effect of job mobility on pension plans.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Failure Early Warning
Coverage and Inquiries Branch
Insurance Operations U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8800
An "early warning system" is provided under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, which requires that PBGC be notified within 30 days if an insured pension plan or plan sponsor is experiencing certain problems. Contact this office for more information. This notice is intended to provide PBGC with an opportunity to determine whether action is necessary to protect the interests of either the plan participants or the pension insurance program. PBGC may assess a penalty of up to $1,000 a day for failure to provide such required information. Contact the office above for more information including information on filing reportable events.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Insurance Premiums
Coverage and Inquiries Branch
Insurance Operations U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8800
PBGC's insurance is financed by premiums paid by covered plans or employers sponsoring these plans, and employer liability owed to PBGC when underfunded plans terminate. The PBGC administers two pension insurance programs: the single-employer program and the multiemployer program. Under the single-employer program, a company can voluntarily terminate its plan using either a standard termination procedure or a distress termination procedure. In addition, the PBGC may seek termination of a plan when necessary to protect the interests of the plan participants, of the plan, or of the PBGC. The PBGC must seek plan termination when a plan cannot pay current benefits. Multiemployer pension plans are maintained under collectively-bargained agreements between employee representatives and two or more unrelated employers. If a PBGC-insured multiemployer plan becomes insolvent, it receives financial assistance from the PBGC, thus enabling the plan to pay participants their guaranteed benefits. Contact the office above for more information.
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Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Plan Financial Statements
Financial Operations U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW, Room 6000
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8801
Contact the office above to obtain information on the PBGC combined financial statements which include the assets and liabilities of all defined benefit pension plans for which the Corporation is trustee.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Plan Insurance Coverage
Coverage and Inquiries Branch
Insurance Operations U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8800
For additional information or assistance on the single-employer defined benefit pension plan insurance program, or on defined benefit plan terminations, contact the office above.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Plans: Disclosure Requirements
Public Disclosure Room
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5507
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8771
If you are covered by a pension plan and/or a welfare benefit plan, the administrator of your plan must give you a summary plan description (SPD), written in a manner easily understood, which provides information about eligibility, benefits, and procedures. Plan administrators also are required to provide you with a summary of any important changes in the SPD; a summary of the annual report that is filed with the Internal Revenue Service; a statement of accrued and vested benefits when you leave employment or have a break in service; and a written explanation if your claim for benefits has been denied. Administrators file copies of the SPD and certain other reports with the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor and are available to the public.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Plans Publications
Division of Public Information
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5666
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8921
The publications listed below are available free of charge from this office:
What You Should Know About the Pension Law
How to File a Claim for Your Benefit
Your Pension
Often-Asked Questions About Employee Retirement Benefits
Trouble-Shooter's Guide to Filing the ERISA Annual Reports
Know Your Pension Plan
How to Obtain Employee Benefit Documents From the Labor U.S. Department
Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans
Summary Plan Description Requirements Under ERISA
The Prudence Rule and Pension Plan Investments Under ERISA
Fiduciary Standards: Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Exemptions From ERISA Prohibited Transactions Provision
ERISA Reports to Congress
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor Highlights
PWBA Fact Sheets
PWBA: Administering The Pension and Welfare Law
A Brief Look at Pension Plan Chargers Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Protection and Retirement Equity
Pension and Welfare Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5666
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8921
The Retirement Equity Act of 1984 was designed to provide greater pension equity for women and for all workers and their spouses by taking into account changes in work patterns and marriage as an economic partnership. The new provisions lower the age for earning pension credits, provides for leaves of absences from work, and allow for greater benefits relating to marriage. Contact this office for further information.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Public Records
Disclosure Officer
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW, Room 7100
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8839
Trusteeship plans, opinion letters, opinion manuals, litigation, termination case data sheets, and case log terminating plans updated quarterly are available for inspection from the office above. Also, Annual Premium Reports on microfilm filed by pension plans may be inspected. Contact the office above.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Terminations
Coverage and Inquiries Branch
Insurance Operations U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8800
Employers may end ("terminate") a defined benefit pension plan, but only if they meet safeguards designed to protect the plan participants. This can be accomplished either through a standard termination or a distress termination. In addition, PBGC may take action to terminate a plan if certain statutory criteria are met. PBGC encourages employers who are considering plan termination to explore alternatives that may enable them to preserve the plan and avoid benefit losses for their employees. Such alternatives may include "freezing" a plan or continuing to maintain and fund a plan although the facility has been shut down and its employees laid off. Employers should consult with private employee benefit specialists, the IRS, or PBGC for more information on these and other alternatives.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pension Trusteeships
Coverage and Inquiries Branch
Insurance Operations U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8800
If a plan qualifies for distress termination and can pay all of its benefit liabilities, PBGC will authorize the plan administrator to distribute the assets and complete the termination as in a standard termination. If the plan cannot pay all of its benefit liabilities, the plan administrator may be authorized to distribute the assets or PBGC may become trustee of the plan, either by agreement with the plan administrator or by order of a U.S. District Court. As trustee, PBGC will acquire the plan's records and assets, if any, as well as responsibility for benefit payments. PBGC will use its insurance funds to the extent necessary to pay the plan participants their guaranteed benefits. The plan's sponsor and its controlled group then become liable to PBGC for unpaid contributions and for unfunded benefit liabilities. Contact the office above for further information.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Pregnancy Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20507 (202) 663-4395
Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar limitations or abilities. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the EEOC.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Private Pension and Welfare Protection
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5666
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8921
The Retirement Equity Act (1984) is designed to provide greater pension equity for women and for all workers and their spouses. It liberalizes such rules as those affecting participation, vesting, break in service, joint-and-survivor annuity, and alienation and assignment of benefits. This new law also protects the benefits of millions of workers and their beneficiaries in private pension plans and sets minimum standards to protect the interest of participant and their beneficiaries. Contact this office for more information.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Railroad Retirement
Railroad Retirement Board
844 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2092 (312) 751-4777
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an independent federal agency whose primary function is to administer comprehensive retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for the nation's railroad workers and their families, under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment and Insurance Acts. RRB publications include: Annual Reports, Pocket Guide to Railroad Retirement Benefits; Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement Benefits; Medicare for Railroad Workers and Their Families; Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Insurance Benefits; Railroad Retirement Handbook; Monthly Benefits Statistics; RRB News; and Railroad Retirement Information. For further information or publications, contact the RRB.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Sexual Harassment
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, NW (800) 669-EEOC
Washington, DC 20507 (202) 663-4395
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individuals employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This type of behavior violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the EEOC.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Statistical History of Pension Claims
Corporate Policy and Research U.S. Department
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW, Room 7300
Washington, DC 20006-1860 (202) 778-8851
Contact the office above to obtain information on pension liabilities guaranteed by the PBGC which includes assets of terminated plans, statutory employer liability, and the resulting net claims.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Transit System Employee Protection
Office of Labor-Management Programs
Bureau of Labor-Management Relations
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5416
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4473
Federal law requires that arrangements be made to protect the rights of transit system employees when a state or local body uses federal funds to acquire or improve that system. This requirement is one of several laws administered by the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor to protect specific employees who might be adversely affected by a federal program. The protective arrangements must include preservation of rights, privileges, and benefits under existing collective bargaining agreements, continuation of collective bargaining rights, protection of individual employees against a worsening of their positions, assurances of employment and priority of reemployment, and paid training or retraining programs. An employee who believes he or she has been adversely affected as a result of federal transit assistance can make a claim with the U.S. U.S. Department of Labor.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Unemployment Insurance and Reemployment
Demonstration Project
Unemployment Insurance Service
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4231
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7831
The Employment and Training Administration has begun to review a number of nontraditional approaches to the Unemployment Insurance system. These alternative approaches involve several demonstration projects and include the following reemployment services: job search assistance, referral to training, relocation assistance, monetary incentives to search for work faster, and grants for self-employment. For more information about these projects, contact this office.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Unemployment Insurance Help
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4231
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7831
Unemployment Insurance programs provide limited compensation to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. The Federal government establishes guidelines and pays state administrative costs from funds collected under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, and the states operate the program under these guidelines. Claimants must be able to work, available to work, and seeking work.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Unemployment Insurance Laws: State Comparisons
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Comparison of State Unemployment Insurance Laws analyzes State unemployment insurance statutes. It provides text and tables on coverage, taxation, benefits, eligibility, administration of program, and temporary disability benefits. A three year subscription is available for $32. For more information on the laws contact: Unemployment Insurance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C4512, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 219-0200.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Unemployment Insurance Surveys
Office of Legislation and Actuarial Services
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4519
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-0630
The UI Data Summary is produced quarterly from state-reported data contained in the Unemployment Insurance Data Base, as well as UI-related data from outside sources. This report is intended to provide the user with a quick overview of the status of the unemployment insurance system at the national and state levels. Tables are provided for each state, and many data items are repeated on summary tables.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Veteran Reemployment Rights
Veterans Employment and Training
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9116
The law provides that any employee enlisting in or inducted into the Armed Services, who leaves a position in order to perform military service, will be given back his or her position that he or she otherwise would have achieved had it not been for his or her military service. For more information on qualifications and eligibility, or if you need to register a complaint, contact this office.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Veteran Job Training Program
Assistant Secretary For Veterans
Employment and Training
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9110
Employment-related services designed to aid veterans include counseling, testing, and skills training; unemployment compensation for newly separated ex-service members while they look for civilian employment; tax credits for private employers who hire certain target groups of veterans; placement in private and public sector jobs; and reemployment rights assistance. For more information, contact the Veterans Employment and Training Office.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Vietnam and Disabled Vets Job Placement
Veterans Employment and Training
U.S. U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9110
Federal government contractors and subcontractors (with government contracts of $10,000 or more) are required by law to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment qualified special disabled and Vietnam-era Veterans. All suitable employment openings must be given to the nearest local State Employment Office. A Veterans Employment and Training Representative is located in each office to provide employment advice and assistance to veterans. Contact the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs if it appears that a contractor has failed to comply. Complaints can be made to: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3325, Washington, DC 20210; (202) 219-9475.
Employee Benefits and Rights
* Workers' Compensation for Federal Employees
Federal Employees' Compensation Division
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3229
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7552
This office can provide you with a variety of free publications which explain the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, claim forms for work-related disabilities or deaths, as well as checklists for evidence required in support of claims for occupational diseases, such as work-related coronary illness, pulmonary disease, and hearing loss. Federal Injury Compensation is a free publication which lists questions and answers regarding the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Contact this office for a list of publications, and further information.
Employee Benefits and Rights
Labor-Management Relations
Reducing tensions between management and workers and improving the quality of worklife are emerging issues for companies nationwide. Here you will find all kinds of information on such issues as collective bargaining agreements, union contracts, cooperative workshops, and pending legislation. You can find additional sources on productivity, one of the underlying goals of labor-management cooperation, in the Business and Industry chapter.
and Industry chapter.
Labor-Management Relations
* Alternative Dispute Resolution
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5300
The term "Alternative Dispute Resolution" is used to describe a variety of approaches that are alternatives to courtroom or agency adjudication and rulemaking. Under the Administrative Disputes Resolution Act of 1990 (PL 101-552), FMCS was officially authorized to share its expertise in all aspects of dispute resolution with federal agencies, including third-party dispute resolution assistance; dispute resolution training for agency personnel; and consultation systems design. A one day "awareness" workshop which explores the various ADR techniques of negotiation, mediation, fact finding, settlement, judges, facilitation, mini-trials, arbitration, negotiated rule-making, and consensual decision-making. This workshop includes a combination of lecture, discussions, exercises, and mock mediations. Call the FMCS for more information.
Labor-Management Relations
* Arbitrators and Mediators
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5300
Through its regional offices and suboffices, FMCS assists federal agencies, private sector employers, and labor organizations in resolving labor-management disputes. When there is no local or state resource available, the parties involved may contact the regional FMCS office to be assigned a qualified mediator or arbitrator, on call 24 hours a day. Upon request, mediators will assist the parties in resolving disputes, and arbitrators will make a final decision. Technical assistance includes training for one or both parties in developing constructive methods of dispute resolution, help in forming committees, and collective bargaining workshops. Contact your local FMCS office for any of these services.
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Labor-Management Relations
* Case Processing of Worker Grievances
Management and Information Systems Branch
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Room 393
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 634-4124
This service monitors all NLRB cases from their initial filing to their final resolution. Information regarding regional cases is tabulated and detailed in reports issued periodically to Board members for their use only. Summaries and statistical tables regarding these cases are published in the Annual Report available from the U.S. Government Printing Office.
Labor-Management Relations
* Collective Bargaining Agreements and Case Files
Office of Research and Information Management
National Mediation Board
1425 K St., NW, Room 910
Washington, DC 20572 (202) 357-0466
The public may inspect copies of collective bargaining agreements between labor and management of rail and air carriers at this office. Copies of awards and interpretations issued by the National Railroad Adjustment Board are also available. Write or visit the office listed above to access copies of collective bargaining agreements. Some National Railroad Adjustment Board documents may require a Freedom of Information Act request. Submit FOIA requests to the National Mediation Board at above address, telephone (202) 523-5996.
Labor-Management Relations
* Collective Bargaining Annual Report
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 909
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5290
Booklets about collective bargaining, arbitration, and mediation in the private, federal, State, and local sectors are available from this office. The FMCS Annual Report summarizes major negotiations and important developments of the year. To obtain these publications and for further information, contact Public Affairs.
Labor-Management Relations
* Collective Bargaining Units
Division of Information
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
A bargaining unit, in general, is a group of two or more employees whose mutual interests form a reasonable basis for collective bargaining. The National Labor Relations Board is responsible for determining units appropriate for collective bargaining purposes. Questions concerning bargaining units should be directed to this office, or to the regional office in the area where the employee unit is located.
Labor-Management Relations
* Cooperative and Employee Involvement Programs
Information Office
Bureau of Labor-Management Relations
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5419
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6098
Film/Video Sourcebook for Cooperative and Employee Involvement Programs covers films and videotapes which deal directly with cooperative and employee involvement programs. It does not include films on motivation, behavior, supervision, or self-training. Description and distribution information accompanies each listing. Contact this office for your free copy.
Labor-Management Relations
* Cooperative Labor-Management Clearinghouse
Information Office
Bureau of Labor-Management Relations
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5402
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-6481
The Bureau has developed a national information clearinghouse to help with the exchange of information among employers, unions, and others interested to joint labor-management programs, and innovative workplace practices. A computerized database contains basic information on programs operating in a variety of firms and organizations in the private and public sectors, including the names of individuals in these organizations who can provide additional information. Listings from the clearinghouse are available to all interested parties upon request. Database information can be accessed easily according to type of industry and employer size, geographic area, program type/features, program scope and workplace issues addressed, union involvement and year program began.
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Labor-Management Relations
* Employer/Union Cooperative Efforts
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes Labor-Management Cooperation: Recent Efforts and Results describes the kinds of problems employers and unions face and illustrates some of the cooperative strategies adopted in seeking solutions ($6).
Labor-Management Relations
* Employers Register with OLMS
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
This register contains the names of companies and individuals which have filed employer reports with OLMS from 159 to 1986. It includes the city and state in which the employer is located, the file number assigned by OLMS, and last fiscal year for which the employer filed an LM-10 report.
Labor-Management Relations
* Federal Labor Relations Documents
Office of Case Control
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0748
Case file information is maintained on FLRA hearings and cases prosecuted to ensure compliance with the rights and obligations of federal employees to organize, bargain collectively, and participate in labor organizations. To view FLRA case dockets and decisions, call ahead to this office to arrange for a visit.
Labor-Management Relations
* Federal Labor Relations Authority Publications
Public Information Office
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0711
The Federal Labor Relations Authority has several free publications available including the following: Federal Service Labor-Management Statute; A Guide to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute; and the Annual Report of the Federal Labor Relations Authority and the Federal Services Impasses Panel.
Labor-Management Relations
* Federal Labor Relations Freedom of Information
Public Information Office
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0711
The Public Information Office listed above is the Freedom of Information Act contact for the Authority.
Labor-Management Relations
* Federal Labor Relations Library
Library
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW, Room 235
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0765
A small specialized collection is housed here. Material covers federal service labor-management relations and the Federal Labor Relations Authority. The library is open to the public, but due to tight security in the building, you are advised to call ahead for an appointment.
Labor-Management Relations
* Foreign Visitor Program
Special Mediation Services
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 709
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-6271
Representatives of labor, management, and governments from around the world can see how arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining, and employee involvement programs function in the U.S. by participation in this visitor program. Industrial labor relations are targeted. For more information, contact the Special Mediation Services office listed.
Labor-Management Relations
* Labor-Management Cooperation Program
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5300
This program provides grants to support the establishment and operation of joint labor-management committees in public and private sectors. Labor-management committees operate at the plant level, on a community or area wide basis, within a particular industry, and in public sector organizations at various levels. Contact the FMCS for more information on getting involved in this program.
Labor-Management Relations
* Labor Practices in Federal Service
Public Information Office
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0711
Contact this office to obtain a copy of the FLRA Annual Report, which describes significant decisions of the FLRA and case processing statistics of the General Counsel of the Authority. Cases of alleged unfair labor practices in federal service are investigated and prosecuted by the General Counsel and are heard by the FLRA's Office of Administrative Law Judges.
Labor-Management Relations
* Labor Union Regulations
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1032
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7343
Labor-Management Standard is a newsletter sent to approximately 200 international unions, informing the union presidents about OLMS compliance assistance and enforcement programs. As part of the publication, OLMS includes Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Compliance Tips, which are detachable sheets that can be distributed to affiliated locals to assist them in complying with various LMRDA provisions.
Labor-Management Relations
* Mediation Board Publications
Office of Executive Secretary
National Mediation Board
1425 K St., NW, Room 910
Washington, DC 20572 (202) 523-5920
There are three annual subscription mailing lists available from the Board. Costs may be reduced or waived when it is in the public interest to do so.
Subscription List #1, $175: Annual Reports of the NMB; Certifications and Dismissals; Determination of Craft or Class; Findings Upon Investigation; Emergency Board Reports
Subscription List #2, $ 50: Annual Reports of the NMB; Emergency Board Reports; Determination of Craft or Class
Subscription List #3, $~35: The Representation Manual and amendments
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Labor-Management Relations
* Mediation Cases
Legal Services Office
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 712
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5305
This office represents FMCS in legal cases. In unusually complex and technical mediation efforts, Legal Services staff participate as part of the mediation team. Contact this office for more information on labor-management conciliation cases.
Labor-Management Relations
* Mediation National Board Freedom of Information
National Mediation Board
1425 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20572 (202) 523-5996
This office handles Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the National Mediation Board.
Labor-Management Relations
* Mediation Programs
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5305
The FMCS sponsors a variety of workshops in labor-management dispute resolution. Workshops focus on two principal themes: the development of effective labor-management committees and the promotion of effective labor-management communication. FMCS programs include:
Labor-Management Committee (LMC) - The LMC represents an ongoing forum for dealing provacatively with common problems ranging from attitudes to productivity improvements. FMCS can assist the parties to not only design the framework for an effective LMC, but can provide training in the application of proven problem solving processes necessary to promote the success of Labor-Management Committee Operations.
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Labor-Management Relations
* Mediation Service Freedom of Information
Legal Services Office
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 712
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5305
This office handles FMCS Freedom on Information Act requests.
Labor-Management Relations
* National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 393
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
The National Labor Relations Act states and defines the rights of employees to organize and to bargain collectively with their employers through representatives of their own choosing. The Act ensures that labor representatives are chosen by secret ballot and also defines certain practices of employers and unions as unfair labor practices. The NLRB can provide you with a free guide to the National Labor Relations Act that explains its provisions in detail.
Labor-Management Relations
* Negotiation Impasses
Federal Services Impasses Board
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW, Room 215
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0981
When negotiation impasses develop between Federal agencies and employee representatives, this panel provides assistance in resolving the stalemate. The following publications are available: Guide to Hearing Procedures of the Federal Services; Impasses Panel; Subject Matter Index; Table of Cases; and the Annual Report.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Annual Report
Division of Information
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
The National Labor Relations Board's activities and its significant case decisions for the previous fiscal year are highlighted in its Annual Report. Included are summaries of unique and/or precedent setting unfair labor practice decisions and representation elections. Statistical tables break down case information into such categories as geographic location, type of industry involved, actions taken, and final case disposition. Questions regarding the report should be directed to this office, and to purchase the report, contact the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Cases
Office of the Executive Secretary
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 701
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 254-9118
All pertinent information regarding current cases before the NLRB is tracked by this service. Summaries include such information as the type of allegation, industries involved, location of the incident, and actions already taken. This document is for internal National Labor Relations Board use only. The office also communicates on behalf of the board with employees, employers, members of Congress, labor organizations, other agencies, and the general public.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Elections
Division of Information
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
Secret ballot elections, conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, are held by employees to determine whether union representation is desired for the purpose of collective bargaining. The Board publishes a monthly update, National Labor Relations Board Monthly Election Report, available for $17 per year from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. Contact this office for more information regarding petitioning for an election as well as Certification of Representative, Decertification, Withdrawal of Union-Shop Authority, Employer Petition, Unit Clarification, and Amendment of Certification.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Freedom of Information
Division of Advice
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 254-9128
The Regional Advice Branch advises the general counsel and regional directors on special issues of law and policy and performs legal research. This branch prepares the general counsel's quarterly reports and guideline memoranda on important legal issues for regional directors and for the public. It also coordinates compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Legal Advisor
Office of the Solicitor
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 254-9110
The solicitor is the chief legal officer for the board. The office advises the board on questions of law and procedure, on intervention in court proceedings to protect the board's jurisdiction, on the board's exercise of its discretion regarding injunctive relief and on the enforcement of the boards orders. The office also serves as the boards liaison with members of Congress, the White House, state officials or other agencies and members of the bar.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Meetings
Division of Information
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
The public is usually allowed to attend National Labor Relations Board meetings. Information regarding upcoming meetings is published in the Federal Register or can be attained through this office.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Publications
Division of Information
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
Contact this office to obtain a free list of the National Labor Relations Board publications. The list includes information regarding the documents' frequency of publication, stock numbers, and cost. The following pamphlets are available free in limited quantity:
A Career in Labor: Management Relations as an Attorney.
A Career in Labor: Management Relations as a Field Examiner.
The National Labor Relations Board and You. (Representation Cases)
The National Labor Relations Board and You. (Unfair Labor Practices)
The National Labor Relations Board: What It Is, What It Does.
Your Government Conducts an Election for You on the Job.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Public Information Room
Records Management
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 260
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 254-9488
This facility provides for public inspection of the Board's decisions, appeals, and advice papers.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Speakers
Division of Information
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 710
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 632-4950
Personnel from Washington headquarters and the regional offices serve as speakers and panelists before bar associations, labor and management organizations, as well as education and civic groups. For more information regarding the speaker program, contact this office or your nearest National Labor Relations Board regional office.
Labor-Management Relations
* NLRB Weekly Summary
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The NLRB's publication, Weekly Summary of National Labor Relations Board Cases, is available through the Government Printing Office for $84 per year.
Labor-Management Relations
* Office of Labor Management Standards Publications
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
The OLMS publishes a variety of pamphlets explaining the rights and obligations of employers, employees, unions, and union officers under the under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Available publications include: All About OLMS; Bonding Requirements Under the LMRDA and the CSRA; Completing Your LM-3; Electing Union Officers; Reports Required Under the LMRDA and the CSRA; Rights and Responsibilities Under the LMRDA and the CSRA; Trusteeship Requirements Under the LMRDA and the CSRA; and Union Investigations Under the LMRDA. Contact the OLMS for copies of these publications.
Labor-Management Relations
* President's Advisory Committee on Mediation and
Conciliation
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5300
Between 1985 and 1987 this committee heard testimony from business, labor, and the public sector regarding the health of their relationship, the role of mediation and arbitration in sustaining that relationship, and the future of collective bargaining in America. The report is available free from the FMCS.
Labor-Management Relations
* Preventive Mediation
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5300
FMCS preventive mediation is increasingly used by business and labor to anticipate problems before they obstruct the collective bargaining process from functioning as it should. Mediators use a variety of preventive mediation activities, including, among others, Labor-Management committees, a diversity of training programs, and for serious cases, Relationship by Objective Programs. Entire industries are addressed through conferences and seminars designed to raise the consciousness of the participants of the consequences of the failing relationship. Contact the FMCS for more information.
Labor-Management Relations
* Quality-of-Worklife
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Dr.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1891
Work Worth Doing is a two-part news documentary which describes how six progressive companies and their unions are using a variety of cooperative labor relations practices and quality-of-work-life programs not only to survive in the market place, but to thrive. Part I is an overview of several types of programs instituted in various organizations, and Part II provides more detailed information about how these programs were implemented and are maintained. Each part costs $110.
Labor-Management Relations
* Railroad Carrier Employee Grievances
National Railroad Adjustment Board
National Mediation Board
175 W. Jackson Blvd., Room A931
Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 886-7303
The Railroad Adjustment Board handles carrier employee grievances and disputes related to the interpretation and application of existing contracts which cannot be resolved in the usual manner. Disputes may concern rates of pay or working conditions, for example. Disputes are referred by petition of either or both parties to the appropriate Adjustment Board division.
- First Division: Train and yard service employees including engineers, firemen, hostlers, conductors, and trainmen.
- Second Division: Machinists, boilermakers, blacksmiths, sheetmetal workers, carmen, coach cleaners, powerhouse employees, and railroad shop laborers.
- Third Division: Clerical employees, station and tower employees, telegraph employees, dispatchers, maintenance of way men, freight handlers, store employees, signalmen, sleeping car conductors, porters, maids, and dining car employees.
- Fourth Division: Employees of carriers directly or indirectly engaged in transportation of passengers or cargo by water and employees not coming under the jurisdiction of the other three divisions.
For further information, contact the office listed.
Labor-Management Relations
* Statistics on Dispute Mediation
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 712
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5305
The FMCS can provide you with statistics on dispute mediation, preventive mediation, work stoppages, and contract mediation analysis for calendar years 1985-1990.
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Labor-Management Relations
* Unfair Labor Practice Charges
Office of Appeals
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 1154
Washington, DC 20570 (202) 254-9316
Unfair labor practice charges may be filed by employees, employers, and unions against businesses and\or labor organizations at the nearest National Labor Relations Board regional office. If the regional office refuses to issue a complaint, contact this main office..
Labor-Management Relations
* Unfair Labor Practice Hearings
Division of Administrative Law Judges
National Labor Relations Board
1375 K St., NW, Room 1121
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 633-0500
Administrative law judges conduct formal hearings regarding unfair labor practices. In addition to ruling on these cases, the judges assign hearing dates and maintain the calendar of upcoming cases.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Bylaws and Public Information
Disclosure Room
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5620
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8861
Unions must file information reports, constitutions and bylaws, and annual financial reports with the Secretary of Labor. Officers and employees of labor unions must report any loans and gifts received from, or certain financial interests in, employers whose employees the union represents. Employers who engage in certain financial dealings with their employees, unions, and labor-relations consultants must file reports, as well as labor-relations consultants who enter into agreements with employers to persuade employees as to the manner of exercising their rights. All reports are public information, and may be examined at the OLMS national and regional offices. The publication, Reports Required, gives detailed information on who needs to file reports, and general rules relating to these reports.
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Labor-Management Relations
* Union Contracts Bargaining Calendar
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' publishes Bargaining Calendar, a yearly schedule of information on anticipated contract adjustments between labor and management negotiators. Major situations by company and union are identified in which contracts will terminate, deferred wage increases will become due, changes in the Consumer Price Indexes will be reviewed, and contracts will be renewed ($5).
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Labor-Management Relations
* Union Contracts Clearinghouse
Public File of Collective Bargaining Agreements
Labor-Management Relations
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
441 G St., NW, Room 2032
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 606-6289
The Bureau of Labor Statistics maintains for public examination and use a file of collective bargaining agreements, including an annual and monthly calendar of contract expirations. The file covers 5,000 agreements in private industry and government, including virtually all those covering bargaining units with 1,000 employees or more, exclusive of railroads and airlines. Negotiators for both labor and management use this data.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Contracts Database
Legal Services Office
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 712
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5305
The office also maintains a database of union contracts searchable by company name and dating back one year. Information can be obtained by written request.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Contracts: Help Getting Copies
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
Every employee (whether or not a union member) is entitled, on request, to receive from a local union a copy of each collective bargaining agreement made by the local which directly affects that person's rights as an employee. OLMS should be notified if the union fails to furnish copies of the agreements.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Information
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
The OLMS keeps a registry by location and name, each of the unions that files reports under the LMRDA or the CSRA. It also contains addresses of national unions and a series of statistical appendices such as the number of reporting affiliates per national union. This publication is available from the Government Printing Office.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Investigations
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act authorizes the Secretary of Labor to investigate any union to determine whether a violation has occurred. The investigation can be prompted by an analysis of reports a union files or in response to specific complaints. If the investigation is based on a complaint, information such as the complainant's name and the specific details of the complaint will not be disclosed, and the union will not be allowed to review the complaint or obtain a copy of it. Criminal violations will be referred to the Justice Department.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Members' Bill of Rights
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act grants certain rights to union members and protects their interests by promoting democratic procedures within labor organizations. The Act establishes a Bill of Rights for union members; reporting requirements for labor organizations, union officers, and employees, employers, labor-relations consultants, and surety companies; standards for the regular election of union officers; and certain safe guards for labor organization funds. Copies of the law and additional information are available from this office.
Labor-Management Relations
* Union Officer Elections Case Digest
Office of Labor-Management Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2203
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8174
The Digest and supplements present summaries of LMRDA and CSRA union officer election cases and trusteeship cases. Entries are excerpted from reported and unreported judicial opinions and court documents, and OLMS case records and deal with the legal aspects of the cases. The first 2 volumes of the digest, which cover from 1959-1982 are out of print, but information on them may be available from OLMS. The third volume, covering 1983 through 1986 is available from GPO for $23.
Labor-Management Relations
Occupational Health and Safety
* See also Drug and Chemical Dependence Chapter
All sorts of work-related health and safety issues are covered here, including radiation from computer screens, high blood pressure screening, smoking restrictions, and exposure to hazardous materials. These sources can tell you whom to contact for the latest scientific data on work-related injuries and safety, and can assist businesses in helping them follow federal and state safety guidelines. You'll find additional sources mentioned in the Health and Medicine Chapter in the section on Hazards: Chemicals and Toxins.
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Occupational Health and Safety
* Accident Reporting Network
Office of Field Programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3603
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7725
All employers are required to report all accidents which result in a work-related death or five or more hospitalizations to the nearest OSHA office within 48 hours. You can not be discriminated against, fired, demoted, or otherwise penalized for complaining about a hazard to your employer, requesting an OSHA inspection, or participating in union safety and health activities. OSHA can take action, including going to court if necessary, to force your employer to restore your job, earnings, and benefits. You will not have to pay and legal fees.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Airline Pilots Medical Certification
Civil Aeromedical Institute
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-4806
CAMI operates a program for the medical certification of airmen, and educates pilots and physicians in matters related to aviation safety. It is also responsible for developing and producing brochures, slides, and training films for distribution to aviation groups and organizations. Contact CAMI for more information on certification or these education programs.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Appealing an OSHA Standard
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room S2315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7162
No decision on a permanent standard is ever reached without due consideration of the arguments and data received from the public in written submissions and at hearings. However, any person who may be adversely affected by a final or emergency standard may file a petition within 60 days for judicial review of the standard with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the objector lives or has his business.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Appealing OSHA Citations
Office of Information
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 634-7943
If an employer disagrees with any aspect of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration citation, issued by an inspector in the workplace, the employer must notify OSHA of that disagreement within 15 working days of receiving the citation. The employer is then entitled to have its dispute resolved by this Commission. A case that comes before the Commission is first heard and decided by an Administrative Law Judge. The judge's decision may be reviewed at the discretion of the Commission members, who have the authority to change that decision. Commission decisions and Judges' decisions not reviewed by the Commission can be appealed to the United States Court of Appeals.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Audiovisuals on Occupational Safety and Health
Audiovisual Training Programs
National Audiovisual Center
Customer Services Section
8700 Edgeworth Dr.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
The Occupational Safety and Health Audiovisual Training Programs catalog lists over 65 high quality, low-cost hazard training programs from the safety experts at OSHA, NIOSH, and other federal agencies. It features OSHA's popular Hazard Recognition Series that teaches people what they need to know to work safety in a variety of situations. Contact this office for your free catalog.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Aviation Medicine
Biomedical and Behavioral Science Division
Office of Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 325
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3535
The FAA conducts aeromedical research on in the following areas:
- Psychology: evaluates spatial disorientation and visual perception in the aviation environment;
- Physiology: performance and health of aircrew and air traffic controllers under diverse environmental conditions;
- Toxicology: toxic hazards such as pesticides used in aerial application, products of combustion and ionizing radiation from air shipment of radioactive cargo in the high-altitude environment;
- Protection and survival: studies of techniques for lessening or preventing crash injuries, developing concepts and evaluating survival equipment used under adverse physical conditions, establishing human physical limitations of civil aviation operations, and evaluating emergency procedures for downed aircraft.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Businesses Promoting Health
National Health Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (MD and DC)
Health Promotion and Business Coalitions: Current Activities and Prospects for the Future provides an overview of the health education and promotion activities of 105 business health coalitions and includes five detailed case studies. This 78 page manual (Order No. W0003) is available for $2.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Chemical Hazards
Clearinghouse for Occupational Safety and Health Information
NIOSH
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8287
This clearinghouse can answer a wide range of questions regarding chemical hazards in the workplace and occupational safety by using their databases (National Occupational Hazard Survey and NIOSH Technical Information Center) to research your questions. They have many publications, such as Prevention of Leading Work-Related Diseases and NIOSH Recommendations for Occupational Safety, including a free catalog.
Occupational Health and Safety
* College Courses
Division of Training and Manpower Development
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8221
This division offers courses for industry and health care professionals on such topics as occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and safety in the laboratory. For a course listing and description, contact this office.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Companies Inspected by OSHA
Office of Management Data Systems
Directorate of Administrative Programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room N3661
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-7008
This office can provide you with the entire range of inspection data, including who, what, when, where, and why companies were inspected, and the violations that were found.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Educational Resource Centers for Health/Safety
Training
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998 (513) 533-8241
NIOSH supports Educational Resource Centers (ERCs) at 14 American universities to help ensure an adequate supply of trained occupational safety and health professionals.
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Occupational Health and Safety
* Employee Health Promotion Efforts
National Health Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (MD and DC)
Worksite Health Promotion: A Bibliography of Selected Books and Resources lists and describes resources for employee health promotion programs. This 22 page pamphlet (Order No. W0005) is available for $3.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Employee Safety Program
Consumer Product Safety Commission
5401 Westbard Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20207 (301) 504-0580
Through one of its regional offices, the Commission will send you information on safety hazards and accident prevention on-the-job.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Equipment for Determining Hazards in the Workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Post Office Bldg.
Fifth and Walnut Sts.
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 684-3721
The OSHA Cincinnati Laboratory develops, evaluates, calibrates, and repairs hazard measurement instrumentation and equipment. They can provide you with information on all aspects of this equipment.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Environmental and Occupational Health
Society for Occupational and Environmental Health (SOEH)
P.O. Box 42360
Washington, DC 20015-0360 (202) 762-9319
This society's members include physicians, hygienists, economists, laboratory scientists, academics, and labor and industry representatives.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Fatal Accident Investigations
944 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505-2888 (304) 291-4575
NIOSH identifies risk factors for work-related fatalities and injuries through its Fatal Accident Circumstances and Epidemiology project (FACE).
Occupational Health and Safety
* Hazards Detection
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (800) 356-4674
NIOSH is responsible for conducting research to make the nation's workplaces healthier and safer by responding to urgent requests for assistance from employers, employees, and their representatives where imminent hazards are suspected. They conduct inspections, laboratory and epidemiologic research, publish their findings, and make recommendations for improved working conditions to regulatory agencies. NIOSH trains occupational health and safety workers and communicates research results to those concerned.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Hazards Outreach Program
Office of Field Programs
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3603
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7925
Local offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration carry out many different programs: enforcement, standard setting, state programs, voluntary compliance programs, and training and education. OSHA personnel are available to speak at civic clubs, union meetings, and trade association gatherings to explain new OSHA standards, encourage participation in OSHA rule makings, and answer questions about the agency's approach to workplace safety and health. OSHA also demonstrates, to the extent possible, technical equipment and materials. Prepackaged training programs are available to unions or trade groups. Contact you local OSHA office for more information.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Health Hazard Evaluation
(800) 35-NIOSH
Employers, employees, or their representatives who suspect a health problem in the workplace can request a National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) Health Hazard Evaluation to assess the problem.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Health Initiatives in the Workplace
National Institute on Drug Abuse, Room 10A53
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6710
This office develops policies and provides leadership for the implementation and administration of a national program to eliminate illegal drug use in the workplace. Its programs include research, treatment, training, and prevention activities as well as projects related to the development of a comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace program. OWI has developed mandatory guidelines for federal workplace drug testing programs, which include scientific and technical requirements and certification standards for laboratories engaged in urine drug testing for federal agencies. OWI analyzes and recommends Employee Assistance Programs and distributes a four-part videotape series on drugs at work.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Health Hazard Evaluations
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201 (800) 35-NIOSH
Employers, employees, or their representatives who suspect a health problem in the workplace can request a NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) to assess the problem.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Health On-the-Job and Future Strategies
National Health Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (MD and DC)
The Future of Work and Health: Implications for Health Strategies summarizes emerging trends in work and health and explores issues concerning the development of health care strategies for worksites in the future. Copies of this 46-page booklet (Order No. W0013) is available for $2 to cover postage/handling.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Health Promotion in the Workplace
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Public Health Service
330 C St., SW, Room 2132
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 205-8583
This office works on developing policies for the Year 2000 objectives for health promotion. Their Preventive Services Task Force is developing recommendations for clinical practice, in addition to a worksite Health Promotion Task Force and a Nutrition Branch. This office also operates the Health Promotion Clearinghouse which offers many publications.
Occupational Health and Safety
* High Blood Pressure Screening
High Blood Pressure Information Center
4733 Bethesda Ave, Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The High Blood Pressure Information Center can send you information on setting up a screening program in the workplace.
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Occupational Health and Safety
* Industrial Hygiene
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (800) 356-4674
NIOSH is responsible for conducting research to make the nation's workplaces healthier and safer by responding to urgent requests for assistance from employers, employees, and their representatives where imminent hazards are suspected. They conduct inspections, laboratory and epidemiologic research, publish their findings, and make recommendations for improved working conditions to regulatory agencies. NIOSH trains occupational health and safety workers and communicates research results to those concerned.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Industry Health Studies
Division of Surveillance
Hazard Evaluation and Field Studies
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 46226 (800) 356-4674
NIOSH conducts a wide range of studies regarding occupational health. They look at exposure to chemicals, PCB, and asbestos in the workplace, as well as other occupational health hazards. This information is made public to companies, unions, and private citizens.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Industry Injuries and Illnesses Data
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Many of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' major surveys and research studies are available in the BLS Bulletin Series, which include more than 100 area and industry wage studies each year and about 40 volumes dealing with a wide range of economic subjects. For example, Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in the United States by Industry is an annual report with detailed tables showing the job-related injury and illness experience of employees in a wide range of industries. Contact this office for more information on available publications on occupational injury and illness statistics.
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Occupational Health and Safety
* Information Clearinghouse
Information Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8151
This office can provide you with information regarding the various OSHA programs, and can direct your inquiries to the appropriate office. The staff also schedules and coordinates public hearings and supports advisory committees in their development of recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of OSHA. A good starting place for information on OSHA is the booklet All About OSHA. It is available free of charge from OSHA.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Injured Workers Statistics
Office of Safety, Health and Working Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 4014
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6167
This office maintains the nationwide employer record keeping system on job-related injuries and illnesses, conducts the annual survey based on these records and analyzes the results, and compiles supplementary statistics from other sources. States provide additional information on occupational accidents and exposures from workers' compensation records which give a sharper definition of occupational safety and health problems, associated characteristics, and possible action indicators. The Work Injury Report examines selected types of work injures to develop a detailed profile of characteristics associated with the injuries data from questionnaires completed by injured workers.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Injuries and Illnesses On-the-Job
Office of Safety, Health and Working Conditions
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6167
An annual survey, conducted by State employment security agencies on a cooperative basis with Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides data on the incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses by industry and State. Data available include incidence votes by private industry for injuries and illnesses, with estimates of numbers of fatal and nonfatal cases, and lost workday cases. Work Injury Report Surveys provide data collected from employees on characteristics of selected types of injuries. Data available include type of equipment involved, availability and use of protective devices, worker activity at time of accident, amount of training worker received, and presence of hazardous conditions.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Job Safety and Health Information Clearinghouse
Technical Data Center
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room N2634
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7500
This center houses technical information on all industries covered by OSHA. They maintain a library of 8,000 volumes and 250 journals, as well as an extensive microform collection of industry standards and OSHA rule making records. They have access to a wide variety of databases, including Dialog and two of their own. The Center is also the docket office and holds the hearing records on standards, the comments, and final rules, and can provide certified copies. The center is open to the public 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Manufacturing Plants and Chemical Registry
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Division of Surveillance Hazard Evaluation
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 841-4491
NIOSH maintains two databases, the National Occupational Hazard Survey Databases I & II, which contain surveys of 5,000 manufacturing plants each. NIOSH administers a questionnaire, investigates health and safety programs, and conducts an inventory of chemicals. Through the databases, NIOSH can identify potential exposure agents, describe health and safety programs, and by chemical can develop estimates of number of people exposed.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mine Accident Prevention Training
Division of Policy and Program Coordination
Education and Training
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
4015 Wilson Blvd., Room 576
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 235-1400
Training is an important tool for preventing accidents and avoiding unsafe and unhealthful working conditions. Training specialists coordinate their districts various training and miners to tailer programs specifically to individual needs. Training specialists conduct examinations to certify miners for certain specialized work, review training plans submitted by the mine operators, conduct various accident prevention programs, and assist at regional mine rescue contests.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Miner Health and Safety Training Academy
Continuing Education Department
P.O. Box 1166
Beckley, WV 25801 (304) 255-6451
The National Mine Health and Safety Academy is the world's largest educational institution devoted solely to safety and health in mining. The academy serves as the central training facility for federal mine inspectors and mine safety professionals from other government agencies, the mining industry, and labor. Courses are offered on safety and inspection procedures, accident prevention, investigations, industrial hygiene, mine emergency procedures, mining technology, and management theory and techniques. The academy also provides field training and serves as a technical resource to help meet the mining community's instructional needs.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mine Safety and Health Case Files
Docket Office
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
1730 K St., NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 653-5629
Transcripts of hearings and written decisions on mine safety and health cases brought before the Commission are housed here. Cases may involve mine closure orders, citations, or violations of mandatory safety and health standards, for example. Records may be freely accessed on a walk-in basis, but if a case is not recent, call ahead as old files are archived and may require a couple of weeks to retrieve.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mine Safety and Robotics
Health, Safety, and Mining Technology
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
2401 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (292) 501-9321
The Bureau is studying ways to improve mine safety and to eliminate the health risks of mining. One of the areas of emphasis is finding ways to reduce a miner's exposure to respirable dust, which causes black lung and other respiratory diseases. Studies in safety precautions help companies build more stable mines with better roof support systems and more efficiently detect flammable gases and ignition sources. Research on automation and robotics to do the more hazardous jobs is also being done.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mine Safety Clearinghouse
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
4015 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 235-1452
This office can provide you with general information regarding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, as well as brochures, manuals, and other publications regarding mine safety and health.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mine Safety Reviews
Acting Chairman
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
1730 K St., NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 653-5644
Cases are brought before this commission and its Administrative Law Judges by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, mine operators, and miners or their representatives. Cases reviewed usually revolve around actions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, which enforces occupational safety standards in U.S. surface and underground mines. Hearings are held as close as practical to locations of the mines involved. The Office of Administrative Law Judges operates from the following locations: 2 Skyline Plaza, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 756-6200; and at the Colonnade Center, Room 280, 1244 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80204; (303) 844-5266. For further information on Commission activities, contact the Chairman's office listed above.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Miners X-Rays
944 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505-2888 (304) 291-4301
NIOSH administers periodic chest X-rays to coal miners to facilitate early detection of coal workers pneumoconiosis.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mining Hazards: Safety and Prevention Assistance
Office of Information
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
4015 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 234-1452
Specialists from MSHA's technical support facilities can provide technical and engineering assistance in helping to reduce hazards in their operations' mining systems. MSHA's engineers, scientists, and industrial hygienists often suggest possible solutions to difficult problems dealing with the safe design or maintenance of mining equipment and machinery, roof support or ventilation systems and mine waste facilities, and with the regular measurement and control of miners' exposure to health hazards such as nose, radiation, or harmful dust.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mining Industry Training Products
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
Attention: Business Office
P.O. Box 1166
Beckley, WV 25802 (304) 256-3257
The free catalog, Training Products for the Mining Industry, is divided into three major sections: films and videotapes; training materials such as instructional programs and safety manuals; and a complete listing of available MSHA informational reports. Each item includes a brief description, ordering information, and cost.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Mining Injury and Illness Registry
MSHA Safety and Health Technology Center
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
P.O. Box 25367
Denver, CO 80225 (303) 236-2716
MSHA specialists collect, analyze, and publish data obtained from mine operators on the prevalence of work-related injuries and illnesses in the mining industry. This information helps MSHA's own staff, mining companies, and labor organizations gauge the effectiveness of their safety programs and to make needed improvements. MSHA specialists also publish a number of analytical studies and reports each year for use by the mining industry and the general public.
Occupational Health and Safety
* NIOSH Databases
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998 (513) 533-8326
NIOSH maintains an extensive database of occupational safety and health information from around the world.
Occupational Health and Safety
* NIOSH Publications
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998 (513) 533-8573
The NIOSH Bookshelf lists the publications available from NIOSH. It contains listings for publications containing recommendations for chemical, physical and other hazards in the workplace. it also lists NIOSH bibliographies as well as technical publications available. It is free.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Occupational Health and Safety TVA Investigations
Human Resources
Tennessee Valley Authority
MPB 1E 215B-M
Muscle Shoals, AL 35660
This office formulate and oversees the implementation of TVA's occupational health and safety policies and plans. It develops and issues standards for control of hazards in the workplace, supports the investigation of serious accidents, and ensures appropriate follow-through. The staff coordinates TVA review of regulatory requirements and industry trends relating to safety practices, and develops agency comments on proposed regulations. Staff develops and delivers management and employee safety orientation and training in health and safety. The program provides industrial hygiene services for the agency, including surveys to measure employee exposure to toxic chemicals and physical agents, and recommends appropriate administrative and engineering control methods. It is responsible for handling workplace and community noise prevention programs, and by-product material licensing support and radiation safety services.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Occupational Safety and Health Publications
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Government Printing Office can provide you with a bibliography that lists hundreds of source materials on occupational safety and health issues. Call the GPO and ask for Subject Bibliography 213. It's free.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Occupational Safety and Health Review Regional
Offices
Atlanta
Peachtree St., NE, Room 587, Atlanta, GA 30367; (404) 347-3573
Boston
133 Portland St, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02114; (617) 565-7164
Chicago
230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3244, Chicago, IL 60604; (312) 353-2220.
Federal Building, Room 1576, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294; (303) 844-3061
Kansas City
911 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 426-5861.
New York
201 Varick Street, Room 670, New York, NY 10014; (212) 337-2378.
Philadelphia
Gateway Building, Suite 2100, 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 596-1201.
San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Room 415, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 744-6670.
Seattle
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 715, Seattle, WA 98174; (206) 553-5930.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Certificate of Service
Executive Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
Documents that have been filed with the Commission or an Administrative Law Judge of the Commission must be copied and given to all parties in a case, either by first-class mail or by hand. A statement must also be submitted showing the date and manner of the delivery and the names of the persons receiving copies of the documents.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Commission Decisions Index
Executive Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
The Index to Decisions of the OSHRC, which lists company names and OSHRC docket numbers, is sold based on the number of pages and the years requested. For a price quote, contact the above office. Subscriptions to microfiche copies of OSHRC decisions, called OSHRC Reports, are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Commission Docket
Office of Information
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
Copies of the proceedings of any of the cases decided by the Commission and Administrative Law Judges are available for public inspection. An appointment in advance is needed with the office above.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Commission Publications
Office of Information
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
The following information booklets are free upon request describing the function of the Commission: Simplified Proceedings, Rules of Procedure, A Guide to Procedures of the OSHRC, and the Annual Report to the President.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Complaint and Response
Executive Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
Within 30 calendar days of the date on which the Commission receives an employer's Notice of Contest, the Secretary of Labor must file a written complaint with the Commission. A copy must be sent to the employer and any other parties in the case. The complaint sets forth in detail the alleged violation for which the employer received the citation. The employer must then file a written answer to the complaint with the Commission within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complaint. This answer must admit or deny each paragraph and subparagraph of the complaint. The answer is filed by mailing it to the address above.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Employer Notice of Contest
Office of Information
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
There are two steps that must be taken by an employer who wishes to contest all or part of a citation received from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Within 15 working days from receipt of the proposed penalty, the employer must notify the Labor Department of the employer's intent to contest all or part of the citation, the penalty proposed, or the time allowed for the correction of the alleged violation. This notification is called a Notice of Contest. After the U.S. Department of Labor notifies the Review Commission that the citation has been contested, the employer will receive a notice from the Review Commission that the case has been filed. Forms will also be supplied to notify affected employees and their union that a notice of contest has been filed.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Freedom of Information Act Requests
Freedom of Information Act Officer
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
Freedom of Information requests should be sent to the officer above.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Publications
Information Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8151
OSHA can provide you with a list of publications related to safety and health issues free of charge. GPO and NTIS publications are also listed in this publication.
Occupational Health and Safety
* OSHA Simplified Appeals Process
Executive Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
Simplified proceedings are designed to expedite the resolution of cases, to make it easier for those appearing before the Commission to proceed without an attorney, to reduce paperwork, and to reduce the expense of litigation. This process is used in cases where the issues are less involved and a formal procedure is not needed for a fair hearing. Contact this office for more information.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Petition for Modification of Abatement
Executive Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
If an employer has made a good faith effort to correct an OSHA violation within the given abatement period but has not been able to do so because of reasons beyond his/her control, he/she may file a petition for modification of abatement. This petition is filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Area Director no later than the end of the next working day following the day on which abatement was to have been completed.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Petitioning the Government on Safe
Working Conditions
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S2315
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7162
OSHA can begin standards-setting procedures on its own initiative, or in response to petitions from other parties, including the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, State and local governments, any nationally-recognized standards-producing organization, employer or labor representative, or any other interested party. Contact this office for more information on the standard setting procedure.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Publications and Training Materials
OSHA Publications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4101
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4667
Contact this office for a list of OSHA free publications and Federal Register reprints pertaining to OSHA. These publications are available at no charge.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Regulations
Subscription Service
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The OSHA subscription service was developed to assist the public in keeping current with OSHA standards. This service provides all standards, interpretations, regulations, and procedures in easy to use loose-leaf form, punched for use in a three-ring binder. All changes and additions are issued for and indefinite period of time. The following volumes are available:
General Standards and Interpretations (includes agriculture)
Maritime Standards and Interpretations
Construction Standards and Interpretations
Other Regulations and Procedures
Field Operations Manual
Industrial Hygiene Field Operations Manual
Occupational Health and Safety
* Review Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 634-7960
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission serves as a court to resolve disputes that arise under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which involves workplace inspections. The Commission is not connected in any way with the U.S. Department of Labor or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Safety and Health Training Institute
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
1555 Times Dr.
Des Plaines, IL 60018 (312) 297-4810
The OSHA Training Institute in Des Plaines, Illinois, provides basic and advanced training and education in safety and health for federal and state compliance officers; state consultants; other federal agency personnel; private sector employers; and employees and their representatives. Institute courses cover such areas as electrical hazards, machine guarding, ventilation, and ergonomics. Many courses are available for personnel in the private sector dealing with such subjects as safety and health in the construction industry and methods of voluntary compliance with OSHA standards.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Safety and the Workplace: Onsite Consultation
OSHA Publications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4101
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4667
Using a free consultation service, employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their safety management systems, and even qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. Primarily targeted for smaller businesses, this safety and health consultation program is completely separate from the OSHA inspection effort. In addition, no citations are issued or penalties proposed. These consultations are carried out through State OSHA consultation programs. Contact this OSHA office for a listing of these state programs.
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Occupational Health and Safety
* Scientific and Medical Issues
Directorate of Technical Support
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3653
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-7031
This office serves as the principal source of agency expertise with respect to scientific, engineering, and medical issues involved in the overall occupational safety and health field. The Directorate manages a centralized program to provide technical interpretations and clarifications of OSHA standards, rule making and related matters.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Small Business and Employee Health
National Health Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (MD and DC)
Small Business and Health Promotion: The Prospects Look Good. A Guide for Providers of Health Promotion Programs presents small business owners' views on health promotion, suggesting ways that community-based programs can work effectively with small businesses. This 35-page booklet (Order No. W0004) is available for $2.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Small Business Health and Safety
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8287
Many publications are available through this office regarding safety, occupational hazards, and occupational safety and health programs for a variety of business settings. Contact this office for a free catalog of publications.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Smoking Restrictions and Bans
Office of Smoking and Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1-10
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1690
No Smoking: A Decision Maker's Guide to Reducing Smoking at the Workplace discusses the impact of smoking on employees and businesses and describes programs companies have used to restrict or ban smoking at work. This 42-page manual (Order No. W0001) is available, $2 handling fee.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Speakers from OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1825 K St., NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1246 (202) 219-8148
The Chairman, General Counsel, and members of the Commission have participated as speakers for various industry and civic organizations. A written request to the individual is necessary for a confirmation of availability and attendance.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Standards on Occupational Safety and Health
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Federal Register is one of the best sources of information on standards, since all OSHA standards are published there when adopted, as are all amendments, corrections, insertions, or deletions. Annual subscriptions are available from the Government Printing Office. Each year the office of the Federal Register publishes all current regulations and standards in the Code of Federal Regulations, available at many libraries and from the Government Printing Office. OSHA's regulations are collected in Title 29 of the CFR, Part 1900-1999.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Toxic Hazards in the Workplace
Salt Lake City Laboratory
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
P.O. Box 15200
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 524-5287
The OSHA Analytical Laboratory conducts extensive analyses, tests, and studies of all samples submitted by safety and health compliance officers and others to evaluate toxicity and the existence of health hazards.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Worker Health and Safety Standards
Directorate of Health Standards Programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3718
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7075
OSHA develops mandatory health standards for such varied fields as manufacturing, construction, longshoring, agriculture, law and medicine, charity and disaster relief, organized labor, and private education. Contact this office about these standards.
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Occupational Health and Safety
* Workplace Safety and Health Awards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N3700
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7266
Designed to augment OSHA's enforcement efforts, the Star, Merit, and Demonstration Programs encourage and recognize excellence in occupational safety and health. Only those companies which demonstrate commitments to workplace safety and health beyond the requirements of the OSHA standards are eligible. Participation in the programs exempts a worksite from OSHA's programmed inspections. Companies must have strong safety and health programs, along with employee participation. Contact this office for an application, information, and complete details regarding the various programs.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Worksite Health Promotion Survey
National Health Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167 (MD and DC)
National Survey of Worksite Health Promotion Activities: A Summary provides the findings of this 1985 telephone survey of a representative sampling of worksites with 50 or more employees. This monograph (Order No. M0005) is available for $2.
Occupational Health and Safety
* Worksite Health Programs
National Health Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167 (MD and DC)
Worksite Wellness Media Reports illustrate examples of worksite health promotion programs and also present comprehensive reports on health facts. These reports are designed for the media covering the business community. The latest report totaling 318 pages (Order No.W0015) is available for $3.
Occupational Health and Safety
Federal Employment
As the largest single employer in the country, the federal government has plenty of benefits, programs, and services for its employees, many of whom may not know all that's available to them. Here federal employees will find information sources on pensions, compensation, new job opportunities, health benefits, merit pay, and countless other programs.
ther programs.
Federal Employment
* Affirmative Employment
Office of Affirmative Employment Programs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 6355
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1059
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeks to eliminate nonmerit considerations such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age from all aspects of federal employment through its affirmative employment efforts. OPM also operates selective placement programs for physically and mentally handicapped persons, and programs for other groups including veterans, youths, and women. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Alcoholic and Drug Treatment Programs
Employee Health Services
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7300
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2900
All government employee health and alcoholism/drug abuse programs are overseen by this office. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Annuities
Retirement and Insurance Group
Annuitant Services Division
Office of Retirement Programs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 3321
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2039
This office has free pamphlets describing annuity benefits under the civil service retirement system. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Appeals Process
Office of the Appeals Counsel
Merit Systems Protection Board
1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 864
Washington, DC 20419 (202) 653-8888
The Office of Appeals Counsel assists the Board in judicially settling petitions for review from initial decisions issued by administrative judges in the regional offices. The office receives and analyzes the petitions, researches applicable laws, rules, and precedents, and submits proposed opinions to the board members for their final settlement. When an agency issues a decision notice to an employee on a matter that is appealable to the Board, the agency must provide the employee with a notice of the time limits for the appeal and the address for filing the appeal, a copy of or access to a copy of the Board's regulations, a copy of the appeal form, and a notice of any right the employee has to file a grievance.
Federal Employment
* Appeals Regional Offices
Office of Public Affairs
Merit Systems Protection Board
1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 800
Washington, DC 20419 (202) 653-8900
The MSPB Regional Offices are located in 11 major metropolitan areas throughout the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. These offices receive and process the initial appeals filed with the Board. Administrative judges in the regional offices have the primary function of issuing fair, timely, and well-reasoned decisions on all appeals. Contact this office for a listing of these offices and more information.
Federal Employment
* Aviation Careers
Aviation Education Officer
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3469
The FAA's Aviation Education Program offers volunteer assistance to the nation's schools through the following programs: career guidance; tours of airports, control towers, and other facilities; classroom lectures and demonstrations; aviation safety information; aviation education resource materials; computerized clearinghouse of aviation and space information; aviation science instruction programs for home/school computers; "Partnerships-in-Education" activities; and teachers' workshops. Write to the above office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Civil Service Exams
Federal Job Information Center
General Information
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1416
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2700
Information on Civil Service Exams is contained in the pamphlet, Current Federal Examination Announcements (AN-2279). This free pamphlet is available from any Federal Job Information Center.
Federal Employment
* Compensation Benefits
Office of Worker's Compensation Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3524
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7503
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act provides compensation benefits to civilian employees of the U.S. for disability due to personal injury sustained while in the performance of duty. The Act also provides compensation for employment-related disease. Benefits also available to injured employees include rehabilitation, medical, surgical, and hospital services and supplies, and necessary transportation expenses. FECA provides compensation to dependents if the injury or disease causes the employees's death.
Federal Employment
* Employee and Annuitant Information Center
Retirement Information Branch
Retirement Programs
Retirement and Insurance Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1323B
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0500
This clearinghouse offers guidance on federal retirees' annuities.
Federal Employment
* Employee Conduct Regulations
Office of Government Ethics
Office of Personnel Management
1201 New York Ave., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5757
Ethics in Government, federal regulations, and a digest of opinions since 1979 is outlined in the Agency Relations Packet, which is available free from the above office.
Federal Employment
* Environmental Protection Agency Job Hotline
Recruitment
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460 (800) 338-1350
This EPA National Recruitment Program Number enables potential hirees to contact the Agency for employment information and assists EPA managers in locating and hiring qualified employees to fill vacant positions. The number operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST).
Federal Employment
* Ethics in Federal Workplace
Office of Government Ethics
Office of Personnel Management
1201 New York Ave., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5757
To prevent conflicts of interest on the part of officers and employees of any executive agency, overall direction of executive branch policies is provided by this office. Rules and regulations are developed here pertaining to employee conduct and post-employment conflicts of interest, and public financial disclosure is monitored. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Executive Development Center
Federal Executive Institute
Office of Personnel Management
1301 Emmet St.
Charlottesville, VA 22901 (804) 980-6200
The Federal Executive Institute (FEI) is an interagency executive development center which responds to the training and development needs of federal executives. FEI programs schedule courses that are designed to facilitate executive improvement. Programs in four categories are conducted: The Executive leadership and Management Program, the Senior Executive Education program, FEI alumni Follow-up Conferences, and Special Programs.
Federal Employment
* Executive Management Training
Washington Management Institute
Executive Personnel and Management Development
Office of Personnel Management
1121 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 308
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0889
Executive and managerial training and development services to support government agencies in their efforts to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in managing federal programs is provided by the Institute. Send mail to P.O. Box 988, Washington, DC 20044.
Federal Employment
* Exemption from Competitive Service
Examination Services Division
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 6303
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2525
Information and advice on "exemption" from competitive service is available from this office.
Federal Employment
* Ex-Railroad Workers Placement Service
Unemployment and Sickness Insurance
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4800
The Board operates a free job placement service for experienced railroad workers who have lost their jobs. It is available to those claiming unemployment benefits. Contact this office or the nearest Railroad Retirement Board Office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Federal Contracts
Procurement and Administrative Services
Administrative Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1452
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2240
Information on contracts can be obtained by contacting one of the regional offices listed below.
Atlanta Region
Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Spring Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3019; (404) 331-3459. Serving: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia
Chicago Region
John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604; (312) 353-2901. Serving: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
William J. Green, Jr., Federal Building, 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1596; (215) 597-4431. Serving: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virgin Islands
San Francisco Region
211 Main Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 974-9662. Serving: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Ocean Area, and Washington
Federal Employment
* Federal Employees' Attitudes Surveys
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 20E
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5402
This center has data pertaining to federal employees' attitudes on a variety of topics, and can provide you with a complete list of the survey samples.
Federal Employment
* Federal Employees Current Attitudes
Office of Evaluation and Personnel Management
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1212
A government-wide attitude survey of federal employees was administered to establish a baseline of employee attitudes about their jobs and work environment. Groupings include federal agencies, pay levels, pay systems, and supervisory and non-supervisory personnel. Federal Employee Attitudes: Phase 2--Follow Up, a report, can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Federal Employment
* Federal Job Information Centers
Federal Job Information Center
General Information
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1416
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2700
Federal Job Information Centers are located in major metropolitan areas. This network of centers provides information on summer employment, necessary application forms, exams, and all other aspects pertaining to federal employment. Federal Job Information Centers, a free directory, is available from the above office. By using the government pages of your local phone directory, you will be able to locate the center nearest you.
Federal Employment
* Federal Labor Relations Authority
Freedom of Information
Public Information Office
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0711
The Public Information Office listed above is the Freedom of Information Act contact for the Authority.
Federal Employment
* FED Fact Pamphlets
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 5F12
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1212
Pamphlets that cover a variety of subjects related to government employees are issued by the Office of Personnel Management. Single copies are available free, and multiple copies of FED Facts must be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Incentive Awards Program
Political Activity of Federal Employees
The Federal Retirement System
Financial Protection for Federal Employees
The Federal Merit Promotion Policy
Serving the Public: The Extra Step
The Federal Wage System
Meeting Your Financial Obligations
Maternity Leave
Employee Appeals from Actions
The Displaced Employee Program
Reductions in Force in Federal Agencies
Reemployment Rights of Federal Employees Who Perform Duty in the Armed
Forces
Federal Labor Relations
Pay Under the General Schedule
The Cost of Living Allowance for Federal Employees
The intergovernmental Mobility Program
How Your GS Job is Classified
Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices
Furlough
Federal Employment
* Forest Ranger Jobs
Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Recruitment
P.O. Box 2417
Washington, DC 20013 (703) 235-2730
Contact this office for information on a career as a forest ranger.
Federal Employment
* General Schedule Classification
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 5F12
Washington, DC 20415
Federal Employment
(202) 606-1212
A variety of publications on government service classifications are available. Single copies are free, including A Report on Study of Position Classification Accuracy in Executive Branch on Occupation Under the General Schedule and FED Facts on How Your GS Job is Classified. The Handbook of Occupational Groups and Series of Classes ($120) is sold by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Federal Employment
* Government Affairs Institute
Executive Personnel and Management
Development Division
Office of Personnel Management
1121 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 200
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0889
This office offers the following services: interagency seminars, conducted on Capitol Hill to provide on-site experience with Congress; single-agency or single-program projects, tailored to meet the specific needs of an agency or clusters of agencies with related missions; courses offered by the Government Affairs Institute designed to meet developmental needs of current and future executives and managers. Seminars for support staff personnel are also offered. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Health Benefits
Insurance Programs
Retirement and Insurance Programs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 3415
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-3821
This office oversees the federal employees health benefits program which includes various types of hospital, surgical and medical benefits for federal employees. Numerous free publications are available on this subject: Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (biweekly and monthly health benefits rates), and Information to Consider in Choosing a Health Plan. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Health Professions in U.S. Public Health Corps
Office of Data Analyses and Management
Bureau of Health Professions
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-43
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6936
The Bureau of Health Professions supports the development of human resources needed to staff the U.S. health care system. It is concerned with health professions education, credentialing of health care personnel, and analysis of data to project needs for health care personnel. They also support student assistance and analyze current and future personnel supply, requirements and distribution. This office can supply you with data regarding health profession supply distribution on the level of nursing training in any area of the country. This information is often used by consultants, corporations involved with medical technology, and other government agencies.
Federal Employment
* Incentive Awards
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7316
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2828
Cash and honor awards are available under the incentive award program to employees for effecting improvements in government operations or services through their suggestions, inventions, and superior performance. The following publications are available for free: Federal Incentive Awards Program-Annual Report; and Limited Resources-Unlimited Ideas. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Index To OPM Information
Publishing Management Branch
Administration Group
Internal Distribution
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room B430
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1212
The annual OPM index with quarterly supplements is available at no cost from this office. This index lists all Office of Personnel Management publications, including information required to be available under the Freedom of Information Act. Requests must be submitted in writing.
Federal Employment
* Insurance Programs
Insurance Programs
Retirement and Insurance Group
Office of Personnel Management
1717 H St., NW, Room 3415
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-3821
The free pamphlet, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program, provides information on regular and optional life insurance programs. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Interagency Training Courses
Office of Washington Training and Development Services
Washington Area Service Center
Office of Personnel Management
1121 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 1216TC
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 632-4410
The Interagency Training Catalog of Courses contains a variety of training programs offered by various federal agencies. These courses are available to federal, State, and local government employees. The following is a sample listing of courses: automated data processing, communications and office skills, general management, labor relations, management sciences, personnel management, and records management. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Job Grading System
Standard Development Staff
Office of Classifications
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7H29
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2970
The publication, Job Grading System for Trades and Labor Occupations, is available on a subscription basis ($100) from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. For additional information contact the office above.
Federal Employment
* Labor Agreement Information Retrieval System (LAIRS)
Labor Agreement Information Retrieval System
Office of Labor Relations and Workforce Performance
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7431
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2940
The LAIRS system provides current and historic information about the federal labor relations program. The information is provided in the form of computer searches, microfiche of full text decisions, published analytic reports, current periodicals, and variety of audio-visual training aids. The file contains negotiated agreements, arbitration awards, and significant Federal labor relations decisions. A fee schedule is included. This system publishes labor-management reports, surveys, digests, and other related publications. A publications list and additional information can be obtained from the above office.
Federal Employment
* Labor Management Information
Labor Agreement Information Retrieval Systems
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7429
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2940
This public reference room has labor-management reports, surveys, and analyses available for public viewing. An appointment is suggested.
Federal Employment
* Labor-Management Relations
Employee Labor and Agency Relations
Personnel Systems and Oversight Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7412
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2930
This office provides information, guidance, and assistance to agencies, unions, and the public on federal labor-management relations. Eligible labor organizations are consulted in the development and revision of government-wide personnel policies.
Federal Employment
* Labor Management Surveys
Labor Agreement Information Retrieval System
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7431
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2940
The LAIRS (Labor Agreement Information Retrieval System) generates numerous surveys and analytical studies, including:
A Survey of Unfair Labor Practice Complaints in The Federal Government
Maternity/Sick Leave Provisions in Federal Agreements
Productivity Clauses in Federal Agreements
Single copies of these publications are available free of charge.
Federal Employment
* Labor Practices in Federal Service
Public Information Office
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0711
Contact this office to obtain a copy of the FLRA Annual Report, which describes significant decisions of the FLRA and case processing statistics of the General Counsel of the Authority. Cases of alleged unfair labor practices in federal service are investigated and prosecuted by the General Counsel and are heard by the FLRA's Office of Administrative Law Judges.
Federal Employment
* Labor Relations Documents
Office of Case Control
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0748
Case file information is maintained on FLRA hearings and cases prosecuted to ensure compliance with the rights and obligations of federal employees to organize, bargain collectively, and participate in labor organizations. To view FLRA case dockets and decisions, call ahead to this office to arrange for a visit.
Federal Employment
* Labor Relations Reading
Library
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW, Room 235
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0765
A small specialized collection is housed here. Material covers federal service labor-management relations and the Federal Labor Relations Authority. The library is open to the public, but due to tight security in the building, you are advised to call ahead for an appointment.
Federal Employment
* Loans Available to Federal Retirees
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
Federal Employee's Retirement System and Civil Service Retirement System employees may borrow their own contributions and earnings from the Thrift Savings Plan account for the purchase of a primary residence, medical expenses, educational expenses, and financial hardships. The minimum loan is $1,000, and the loan is repaid through regular payroll allotments. For more information about loans, federal employees should ask their employing agency for copies of the Thrift Savings Plan loan program materials.
Federal Employment
* Merit Systems Protection Board
Office of Public Affairs
1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 800
Washington, DC 20419 (202) 653-8900
The Merit Systems Protection Board is an independent agency in the Executive branch of the Federal Government whose job it is to see that Federal employees are protected against abuses by agency management, that Executive branch agencies make employment decisions in accordance with the merit system principles, and that Federal merit systems are kept free of prohibited personnel practices. The booklet An Introduction to the MSPB describes its basic functions. A publications list is also available.
Federal Employment
* Merit Systems Protection Personnel Practices
Office of Policy and Evaluation
Merit Systems Protection Board
1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 884
Washington, DC 20419 (202) 653-8900
The Merit Systems Protection Board conducts special studies on the civil service and other executive branch merit systems and reports to the President and the Congress on whether the federal work force is being adequately protected against political abuses and prohibited personnel practices. You can receive a list and free copies of MSPB reports by contacting the office. Some recently released reports include First-Line Supervisory Selection in the Federal Government, and U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Merit System: A Retrospective Assessment.
Federal Employment
* Occupational Health Facilities
Office of Labor Relations and Workforce Performance
Employee Relations Division
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1269
A directory of Federal Occupational Health Facilities is available from this office for free.
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Federal Employment
* OPM Library
Finance and Administrative Services
Administration Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 5L44
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1432
The OPM Library contains a comprehensive collection of materials on personnel management and the federal civil service. The library also issues Personnel Literature, a monthly with an annual index ($18) which is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
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Federal Employment
* Office of Personnel Management Publications
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The GPO has a list of OPM publications available for a fee. The list is free. Ask for Subject Bibliography 300.
Federal Employment
* Merit Pay
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1212
Information on the merit pay system for supervisors and management officials in grades below Senior Executive Schedules is available in the publication, FED Facts on Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices, which are available from the above office.
Federal Employment
* Military Personnel Records Archives Center
National Personnel Records Center
National Archives and Records Administration
9700 Page Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63132 (314) 263-7247
The National Personnel Records Center stores the personnel records of former federal employees. The Center can answer requests for information, most of which are inquiries relating to claims for benefits. Service numbers are as follows:
Army: (314) 538-4261
Navy and Marines: (314) 538-4141
Air Force: (314) 538-4243
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Federal Employment
* Negotiation Impasses
Federal Services Impasses Board
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
500 C St., SW, Room 215
Washington, DC 20424 (202) 382-0981
When negotiation impasses develop between Federal agencies and employee representatives, this panel provides assistance in resolving the stalemate. The following publications are available: Guide to Hearing Procedures of the Federal Services; Impasses Panel; Subject Matter Index; Table of Cases; and the Annual Report.
Federal Employment
* Pay and Benefits Inquiries
Office of Retirement and Insurance Policy
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 4330
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0788
Questions about federal holidays, salary schedules, group life insurance, health benefits, occupational health insurance, sick leave, retirement, and so on, can be answered by this office.
Federal Employment
* Pension and Retirement Audits
Office of the Chief Accountant
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N5677
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8951
This office serves as the U.S. Department of Labor's primary advisor on accounting, auditing, and actuarial issues stemming from its responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act. It serves as the primary agency contact with accounting and actuarial organizations, as well as with federal and state agencies on accounting matters. It also administers a comprehensive system of compliance audits under FERSA and reviews annual financial reports filed under ERISA.
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Federal Employment
* Personnel Investigations
Office of Federal Investigations
Investigation Group
Office of Personnel Management
PO Box 886
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 376-3800
Used in support of the selection and appointment processes, these investigations serve several purposes: to determine the suitability of applicants under consideration for appointment; to check on applicants or employees under consideration for appointment to positions having either national security or special professional or administrative qualifications requirements, or both; and to enforce civil service regulations. The Office of Personnel Management also makes loyalty determinations of United States citizens employed or under consideration for employment by international organizations of which the United States is a member. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Personnel Investigator
Office of the Special Counsel
1120 Vermont Ave (202) 653-7188
Washington, DC 20419 (800) 872-9855
The Office of the Special Counsel is an independent investigative and prosecuting agency that litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board. The office is responsible for investigating allegations of prohibited personnel practices, prohibited political activities by federal and certain state and local employees, arbitrary or capricious withholding of information in violation of the Freedom of Information Act, prohibited discrimination when found by appropriate authority, and other activities prohibited by any civil service law, rule, or regulation. The office is also responsible for receiving and referring to the appropriate agency information that indicates a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. The Special Counsel may request the Merit Systems Protection Board to order disciplinary action against any employee who violates civil service laws, rules, and regulations. Any federal employee may file a complaint with the office.
Federal Employment
* Personnel Management
Personnel and EEO Division
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1469
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1402
This office manages the following personnel management responsibilities: government-wide classification system, administration of government pay systems; development and operation of information systems to support and improve federal personnel management decisionmaking; and independent evaluation of agency personnel management systems. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Personnel Management Manual
Inventory Management
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room E453
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2440
The Federal Personnel Manual covers all aspects of personnel management and includes letters, bulletins, and supplements. This publication is prepared by the various units within the Office of Personnel Management and is available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Federal Employment
* Personnel Publications
Library
Finance and Administrative Services
Administration Group
1900 E St., NW, Room 5L44
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1432
Personnel Literature is a monthly publication that includes about 200 or so personnel management subjects, such as performance evaluation, productivity, executives, employee training and development, and labor management relations. It includes federal, state, and local governments, foreign governments, and private organizations. It is sold for $18 per year by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Federal Employment
* Personnel Records Archives
National Personnel Records Center
National Archives and Records Administration
111 Winnebago Street
St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 425-5761
Federal employees' personnel records are transferred and stored in the National Personnel Records Center. The Center can answer questions regarding the information available, and can provide copies of documents. Only civilian records are stored here. Contact the Center for more information.
Federal Employment
* Personnel Records System
Personnel Records and Systems Division
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 5305
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2868
Basic Personnel Records and Files System describes the personnel records system of the Office of Personnel Management. This publication is available by subscription for $65 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Federal Employment
* Postal Career Executive Service
Employee Relations Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-3643
The postal career executive program develops qualified managers and supervisors through training, educational and work experiences. Contact this office for more information about this program.
Federal Employment
* Postal Inspector Jobs
Chief Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-4267
Information about Inspection Service employment may be obtained from the Chief Postal Inspector.
Federal Employment
* Postal Service Employee/Labor Relations Manual
Employee Relations Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-3643
This subscription service consists of a basic manual and updated transmittal letters for an indeterminate period. This manual sets forth the personnel policies and regulations governing employment with the Postal Service. Topics covered include organization management, job evaluation, employment and placement, pay administration, employee benefits, employee relations, training, safety and health, and labor relations. The subscription is available for $29 domestic, and $36.25 foreign per year from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001; (202) 783-3238
Federal Employment
* Postal Service Employment
Employee Relations Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-3643
General information about jobs such as clerk, letter carrier, etc., including information about programs for veterans, may be obtained by contacting the nearest post office. Individuals, generally college graduates interested in engineering, management, finance, personnel work, or in employment as physicists, mathematicians, and operations research analysts, may obtain information by contacting the above office.
Federal Employment
* Postal Service Handicapped Employment
Employee Relations Department
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-3643
The Postal Service created a noncompetitive hiring process for severely handicapped applicants. This program allows the Veterans Administration and State agencies for the disabled (once certified by the Postal Service as having appropriate screening and development capabilities) to refer severely handicapped individuals for direct career appointments.
Federal Employment
* Postal Service Union Negotiations
Human Resources Group
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Room 9021
Washington, DC 20260 (202) 268-3619
The Postal Service is the only Federal agency whose employment policies are governed by a process of collective bargaining. Labor contract negotiations, affecting all bargaining unit personnel, as well as personnel matters involving employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements, are administered by the Human Resources Group.
Federal Employment
* Presidential and Vice-Presidential Financial Reporting
Office of Government Ethics
Office of Personnel Management
1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5757
This office is responsible for the financial statements of top personnel in the Executive Branch, including the President, Vice President, and anyone with a basic rate of pay equal to or above a General Schedule-16. All appointees file with the agency in which they are employed. The financial statements of the U.S. President and the Vice President are available.
Federal Employment
* Presidential Management Intern Programs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7H34
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1212
Two-year internships in the federal service are available for recipients of graduate degrees in general management with a public sector focus. Contact this office for more information about the Presidential Management Intern Program.
Federal Employment
* Productivity Among Civil Servants
Industry Productivity Studies Division
Office of Productivity and Technology
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S4320
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 606-6222
Productivity measures are developed annually for various functional levels within the Federal government. The information available includes annual indexes of output per employee year, unit labor costs, compensation per employee year, and out put and employee years. Data come from 455 organizations within 48 Federal departments and agencies.
Federal Employment
* Public Policy Training
Executive Seminar Center
Office of Training
Office of Personnel Management
1121 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 1200
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 632-4410
The following Centers are residential interagency training facilities to aid government agencies in meeting programmatic and managerial training needs. Federal, State, and local governments may take advantage of the programs. The curriculum includes seminars on administration of public policy; public program management; science, technology and public policy; national economy and public policy; intergovernmental relations; domestic policies and programs; management and executive development; energy policies and programs. Locations of the centers are as follows:
Eastern Executive Seminar Center, c/o U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY 11024; (516) 487-4500 or 482-8200, ext 343
Central Executive Seminar Center, Broadway and Kentucky Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3515; (615) 576-1730
Western Executive Seminar Center, 1405 Curtis, Denver, CO 80202
Federal Employment
* Railroad Certificate of Service Months
and Compensation
Research and Employment Accounts
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4968
Each year railroad employees receive a Certificate of Service Months and Compensation (Form BA-6) from their employers or from the Board, which provides a current record of service and compensation. Contact the above listed office to report incorrect information.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Employees Benefit Statistics
Office of Public Affairs
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4777
Information on Board operations and on the laws it administers is available. Publications include Annual Report, Statistical Supplement, Monthly Benefit Statistics, and several informational pamphlets. The Annual Report can be ordered from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Retirement and Survivor Benefits
Bureau of Retirement Claims
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4600
Railroad retirement benefits include regular employee retirement annuities after 10 year of service, supplemental annuities, spouse annuities, cost-of-living increases in employee and spouse retirement benefits, and other survivor benefits. Railroad Retirement and Survivor Benefits describes these benefits and provides practical information on how to claim them. It also includes relevant tax information.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Retirement Appeals Process
Bureau of Hearings and Appeal
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4790
Railroad employees can demand an official review of any determination to deny their benefits. If the review still denies the benefits, the employee can appeal.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Retirement Benefit Conferences
Labor Member
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4905
The Board conducts conferences to describe the benefits available under its retirement-survivor, unemployment-sickness, and Medicare programs. Attendants receive a copy of the Informational Conference Handbook--a comprehensive source of information on Board programs--plus pamphlets and other materials highlighting Board programs.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Retirement Board Field Offices
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4777
Railroad Retirement Board offices are located across the country in localities accessible to large numbers of railroad workers. Personnel are on hand to explain benefit rights and responsibilities, assist employees in applying for benefits, and to answer questions related to the Board's programs. To locate the nearest Board office check the telephone directory under "United States Government", your Post Office, or a Federal Information Center. If there is no Board office nearby, call the nearest district office to set up an appointment to meet with a traveling Board representative.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Retirement Board Freedom of Information
Office of Information Resources Management
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4692
For Freedom of Information Act requests, contact the above office.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Employee Service and Earnings Records
Research and Employment Accounts
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4980
Records of service and earnings are kept on all railroad employees since l936. The records are kept under the employee's Social Security number. Businesses covered by this program include railroads engaged in interstate commerce and some of their subsidiaries, railroad associations, and national railway labor organizations. Contact this office for more information on the records and how to access them.
Federal Employment
* Railroad Workers Sickness and Unemployment
Benefits
Bureau of Unemployment and Sickness Insurance
Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4800
Railroad unemployment insurance provides cash benefits in the form of unemployment benefits and sickness benefits. Under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, an employee's eligibility is generally based on railroad service and earnings in the previous calendar year. Contact this office or your nearest Railroad Retirement Board regional office for more information on benefits.
Federal Employment
* Retiree Interfund Transfers
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
Open seasons for Federal employees provide the opportunity for Federal Employees' Retirement System employees to transfer a portion of their previously invested contributions and all earnings on their own contributions among three investment Plans: the Government Securities Investment Fund, the Common Stock Index Investment Fund, and the Fixed Income Index Investment Fund. Contact the above office or your employing Federal agency for further information.
Federal Employment
* Retirees Health and Life Insurance
Office of Insurance Programs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 3H37
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0770
Comparisons of various types of medical benefits and life insurance for retired federal employees are available from this office.
Federal Employment
* Retirement Benefits
Office of Retirement Programs
Retirement and Insurance Group
Adjudication Division
Retirement Information Office
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1323
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0500
All claims for benefits under the retirement system must be adjudicated. Benefits are not paid automatically. Information on how to apply for retirement benefits, death benefits, and refunds is available from this office.
Federal Employment
* Retirement Programs
Retirement Information Office
Office of Retirement Programs
Retirement and Insurance Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1323
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0500
You can get a variety of free publications on government retirement programs from this office. Some of these include Federal Retirement Facts; Your Retirement System (questions and answers on the federal civil service retirement law); Information for Annuitants; Retirement Benefits When You Leave the Government Early; and Federal Fringe Benefits Facts.
Federal Employment
* Retirement Thrift Personnel Training Program
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-4511
The Board annually trains personnel in Federal agencies, particularly benefits officers, on the summary of the Thrift Benefits Plan. These persons are then prepared to explain the plan to other Federal employees and to answer questions concerning the options under the plan.
Federal Employment
* Retirement Thrift Savings Plan
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
Federal employees may benefit from this retirement savings and investment plan, which provides tax deferral on up to 5 percent for Civil Service Retirement System employees and 10 percent for Federal Employees' Retirement System employees from their basic pay. It also provides secure investments in the Government Securities Investment Fund, immediate vesting in one's own contributions and their earnings, a loan program, portability if leaving Government service, and a choice of withdrawal options. For further information, contact the above office for the brochure, Thrift Savings Plan for Federal Employees.
Federal Employment
* Salary Schedules
Advisory Services Division
Office of Pay and Benefits
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 7434
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2848
Salary and grade rates are available for General Schedule, Executive Schedule, and Senior Executive Schedule employees. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Senior Executive Candidates
Office of Executive and Management Policy
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E. St, NW, Room 6R48
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1610
This program prepares senior federal managers and other employees at a certain level to enter the Senior Executive Service by providing opportunities to improve upon and/or acquire the management and executive competencies required for the SES. Details about the program are available from the office listed above.
Federal Employment
* Senior Executive Service
Senior Executive Service Division (SES)
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 6R58
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1728
SES provides every eligible senior manager the chance to shift top career managers around to meet the senior executive's needs. Additional information on the service is available from this office.
Federal Employment
* Speakers About Public Service
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1212
Professional societies, business and labor groups, and other organizations can contact this office to arrange for representatives of the Office of Personnel Management to speak on federal personnel policies and changes.
Federal Employment
* Special Benefits
Advisory Service Division
Office of Retirement Benefits and Policy
Retirement and Insurance Policy
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 4351
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0777
Information on special civil service benefits is available from the Advisory Service. This is a recorded message.
Federal Employment
* Standards for Federal Employment
Office of Classifications
Standards Development Staff
Career Entry and Employee Development Group
Office of Personnel Management
199 E St., NW, Room 6515
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2970
Standards for evaluating employment requirements for most government occupations are developed by this office. Minimum qualification standards are provided to individual agencies, and they can then add more qualifications of their own if necessary. Contact this office for more information.
Federal Employment
* Summer Job Announcements
Federal Job Information Center
General Information
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1416
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2700
Announcements and information on summer employment opportunities with federal agencies is available.
Federal Employment
* Tax Savings and the Retirement Thrift Savings Plan
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
Thrift Savings Plan contributions are deducted from Federal pay before Federal and, in most cases, State income taxes are calculated. Until you withdraw your TSP account, you pay no income tax on the money you contribute, the money your agency contributes (if you are a Federal Employees' Retirement System employee), or the earnings on your account. For further information, contact your Federal employing agency or the above office for a copy of Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for Federal Employees.
Federal Employment
* Thrift Plan Investment Options
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
Under present law, most Plan assets in the early years of investing, including some contributions (all of them if you are a Civil Service Retirement System employee) and all agency contributions, must be invested in a fund consisting of short-term, nonmarketable U.S. Treasury securities specially issued to the Thrift Savings Plan. This is the Government Securities Investment Fund or the G Fund. Federal Employee' Retirement System employees may make some of their own contributions, and beginning in 1993, may allocate some of their agency's contributions, to either the Common Stock Index Investment Fund or the Fixed Income Index Investment Fund or both. For a description of the advantages and risks of these investment options, contact your federal agency or the office above for a copy of Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan for Federal Employees.
Federal Employment
* Thrift Savings Annuities
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
The Thrift Savings Plan provides a number of life annuity choices for Federal employees. A life annuity is a monthly benefit paid to you for life. You may choose to receive equal monthly payments or choose initially lower payments that increase each year. Some choices also provide your surviving spouse or other designated survivor with a monthly benefit for life after you die. The joint life annuities provide either a 100 percent or 50 percent survivor benefit. Contact the benefit officer at your employing Federal agency for more details.
Federal Employment
* Thrift Savings Plan Investment Management
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
The five member Board of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board establishes the Plan's investment policies. The actual management of the money in the Plan is handled differently for each of the three investment funds. The Government Securities Investment Fund is managed directly by experienced financial/investment analysts on the Board staff following the policies adopted by the Board. The other two funds, the Common Stock Index Investment Fund and the Fixed Income Index Investment Fund, are handled by private sector investment managers. The firms are selected by the Executive Director of the Board through the competitive procurement process.
Federal Employment
* Whistleblower Abuse and Waste Hotlines
Inspector General's Office
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7898C (800) 424-5197
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-2495
This hotline was established so that consumers and employees could report fraud, abuse, or waste within any office in the U.S. Department of Commerce. All reports are investigated and reports can be made anonymously. The Pentagon, HUD, and other government departments also have whistleblower hotlines.
Federal Employment
* Withdrawing Money under the Thrift Savings Plan
External Affairs
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
1250 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 523-5660
You cannot withdraw any portion of your Thrift Savings Plan account while you are still employed by the Federal government. The basic purpose of the plan is to provide a retirement income. For further information, contact the above office.
Federal Employment
* Work Force Analysis and Statistics
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Statistics and analyses are available on the Federal Civilian Work Force. A bi-monthly publication, Federal Civilian Work Force Statistics, contains information on current employment by branch, agency, and area; trends of employment and payroll, and accessions and separations. Summary tables and narrative analyses are given. This can be purchased for $8 a year from GPO.
Federal Employment
* Working for the U.S.A.
Federal Job Information Center
General Information
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 1416
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2700
This free pamphlet is available from any Federal Job Information Center.
Federal Employment
Federal Job Banks
Here you will find the offices within each of the government agencies and departments which have responsibility for personnel. Dial-a-Job recorded messages inform callers about immediate job openings. Future employment prospects, the interview process, and other questions about the civil service can be directed to these offices which are staffed with knowledgeable federal employees. In the cases of those agencies which are not listed here, or only have a recorded message, refer to the Federal Public Information Offices section in the Information Starting Places Chapter. If you run into any difficulties with a particular federal office, contact either of your U.S. Senators or Representatives.
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Room 5101
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-5135
(202) 606-5000 recorded message
Administrative Conference of the U.S.
2120 L St., NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 254-7020
African Development Foundation
1400 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 673-3916
Agency for International Development
515 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20523-0222
(202) 663-2400
Agriculture, U.S. Department of
14th St. and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-5625
(202) 720-2436
(202) 720-2108
Agricultural Research Job Line
Beltsville, MD
(301) 344-2288 recorded message
Air Force, U.S. Department of the
The Pentagon
Civilian Personnel
Arlington, VA 20310
(703) 695-4389
(703) 693-6550 DIAL-A-JOB recorded message
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Bureau
Employment Branch 1216
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226
(202) 566-7321
American Battle Monument Commission
Pulaski Building
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Room 5127
Washington, DC 20314
(202) 272-0534
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., Suite 721 NW
Washington, DC 20235
(202) 673-7896
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
320 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20451
(202) 647-2034
Army, U.S. Department of
Personnel and Employment Service
The Pentagon
Arlington, VA 20310-6800
(703) 545-6700
Board for International Broadcasting
Administrative Management Assistant
1201 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 254-8040
Bureau of Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
999 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20239
(202) 874-4000 recorded message
Census Bureau
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(301) 763-5537
Central Intelligence Agency
Arlington, VA 20505
(703) 351-2028
Civil Rights Commission
5401 Westbard Avenue
Washington, DC 20207
(202) 376-8330
Commission of Fine Arts
441 F Street, NW, Suite 312, Pension Bldg.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 504-2700
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., Suite 202, NW
Washington, DC 20581
(202) 254-6387
(202) 254-3346 recorded message
Consumer Product Safety Commission
5401 Westbard Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20207
(301) 504-0100
Defense, U.S. Department of
The Pentagon
Civilian Personnel
Arlington, VA 20310-6800
(703) 545-6700
Defense Logistics Agency
Bldg. 6, Room 214, Cameron Station
Alexandria, VA 22304-6100
(703) 274-7087
(703) 274-7372 recorded message
Education, U.S. Department of
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 708-5366
(202) 401-0559 recorded message
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20507
(202) 663-4337
(202) 663-4306
Employment Standards Administration
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8743
Energy, U.S. Department of
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-4333 recorded message
(202) 586-8839
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC
(202) 260-2090
(202) 260-3285
(202) 260-5055 recorded message
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-3000
Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
(202) 566-8834
Farm Credit Administration
Human Resources Division
1501 Farm Credit Drive
Mclean, VA 22102-5090
(703) 883-4135
(703) 883-4139 recorded message.
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 267-3229
Federal Bureau of Investigation
7799 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22045
(202) 324-6223
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 212
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 632-7120
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Personnel Officer
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
(202) 393-8400
Federal Election Commission
Personnel Officer
999 E St., NW, Suite 812
Washington, DC 20463
(202) 219-4290
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Office of Personnel
500 C St., SW, Room 810
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 646-4041 vacancy hotline number
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
1700 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20552
(202) 906-6060
Federal Labor Relations Authority
607 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20424-0001
(202) 482-6660
Federal Maritime Commission
800 N. Capitol, NW
Washington, DC 20573
(202) 523-5773
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
2100 K St., NW, Room 718
Washington, DC 20427
(202) 653-5260
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
Administrative Officer
1730 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 653-5615
Federal Reserve System
Human Resources Management
20th and C Street, NW, MS 156
Washington, DC 20551
(202) 452-3880
(202) 452-3038 recorded message
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Personnel Officer
1250 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 942-1680
Federal Trade Commission
Pennsylvania Ave. at 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 326-2020
Forest Service
General Employment
Room 913 RP-E
Rosslyn, VA 22209
(703) 235-2730
General Accounting Office
Office of Recruitment
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 512-8361 GS 2-12
(202) 275-6017 GS 13 & Up
General Services Administration
Office of Personnel
General Services Building
18th and F St., NW, Room 1100
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-0398
Government Printing Office
North Capitol and H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20401
(202) 512-0000
Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-6900
Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of
Alcohol Drug Abuse and Mental Health
Administration PHS-HHE
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD
(301) 443-5407
(301) 443-2282
Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-1230 recorded message
Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20205
(301) 402-4111
(301) 496-2403 recorded message
House of Representative
U.S. Capitol Placement Office
Ford House Office Building
Room 219
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 226-6731
Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of
451 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-5408
(202) 708-0381
(202) 708-3203 recorded message
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S. Department of Justice
425 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 514-2000
Inter-American Foundation
901 N. Stuart Street, 10th Floor
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 841-3866
Interior, U.S. Department of
18th and C Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5701
(202) 501-9630 Bureau of Mines
(703) 358-1743 Fish and Wildlife
(202) 208-7581 Indian Affairs
(202) 208-4649 Park Service (national)
(202) 619-9259 Park Service (metro)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(202) 622-5000
International Development
2401 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20523
(202) 663-1512
International Trade Commission
500 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20436
(202) 205-2000
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-7119
Justice, U.S. Department of
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-6818 recorded message
Labor, U.S. Department of
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 219-6666
(202) 219-6646 recorded message
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 707-5000
Merit Systems Protection Board
Personnel Division
1120 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20419
(202) 653-5916
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Human Resources Management Division
Code DP, 400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-0000
National Archives and Records Administration
Personnel Services Division
7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408
(202) 501-6100
National Art Gallery
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 842-6282
(202) 842-6298 recorded message
National Capitol Planning Commission
Office of Administration
801 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20576
(202) 724-0170
National Credit Union Administration
Office of Personnel
1776 G St., NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20456
(202) 682-9720
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 208
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5405
National Endowment for the Humanities
100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 417
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 786-0415
National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20750
(202) 254-9168
National Mediation Board
1301 K St., Suite 250 East, NW
Washington, DC 20572
(202) 523-5950
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
(301) 443-8274/8275
National Science Foundation
1800 G St., Room 208, NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-5000
National Security Agency
ATT: M 322
Fort Meade, MD 20755-6000
(410) 859-6444
National Technical Information Service
8001 Forbes Pl.
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4680
National Transportation Safety Board
490 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20594
(202) 382-6717
(202) 382-6542 recorded message
Navy, U.S. Department of
Civilian Personnel
HRO-CC, Room 436, CM #2
Washington, DC 20376-5006
(703) 607-2302 Placement
(703) 607-1751/1752 Vacancies
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Personnel
Washington, DC 20555
(301) 492-4661
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Personnel
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 219-8013
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-3419
(202) 606-5390
Office of Personnel Management
Congressional Liaison Of OPM
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4955 recorded message
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Personnel
1100 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20527
(202) 336-8529
Panama Canal Commission
2000 L St., Room 550, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 634-6441
Peace Corps
1890 K Street, NW, Suite 4100
Washington, DC 20526
(202) 606-3120
(800) 424-8580 toll-free job info
(202) 606-3214 recorded message
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 1220 North
Washington, DC 20004-1703
(202) 724-9091.
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW, Room 3700
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 778-8808
Postal Rate Commission
Administrative Office
1333 H St., Suite 300, NW
Washington, DC 20268-0001
(202) 789-6840
Railroad Retirement Board
Director of Personnel
844 Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 751-4580
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20549
(202) 272-2550
(202) 272-3100 Recorded message
Selective Service System
1023 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20435
(202) 724-0820
Senate
Hart Senate Office Building
Room S H 142 B
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-9167
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6780
Smithsonian Institution
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 287-3100
State, U.S. Department of
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20520
Personnel
P.O. Box 18657
Washington, DC 20036-8657
(202) 647-7284 recorded message
(703) 875-7490 Foreign Service
(202) 647-7280 #2 Civil Service
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 West Summit Hill Drive
ET - 5P - K
Knoxville, TN 37902
(615) 632-7746
Treasury, U.S. Department of
15th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.,NW
Washington, DC 20220
(202) 622-1470
U.S. Information Agency
301 4th St., SW, Room 518
Washington, DC 20547
(202) 619-4659
U.S. Agency For International Development
Washington, DC 20523-0111
(202) 663-1310
U.S. International Trade Commission
Office of Personnel
500 E St., Room 314, SW
Washington, DC 20436
(202) 205-2651
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza
Room 1813, SW
Washington, DC 20260-0010
(202) 268-3646
(202) 268-3218 recorded message.
U.S. Tax Court
400 2nd St., NW, Room 146
Washington, DC 20217
(202) 606-8724
U.S. Trade and Development Program
Agency for International Development
5A16 Room 309
Washington, DC 20523-1602
(202) 875-4357
Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
(202) 233-4000
202) 233-4000
Federal Job Banks
Research Grants in Every Field
You'll discover from this list of federal grants that research opportunities exist in almost every occupational field from forestry to injury prevention to library development. The following is a description of the federal dollars available to researchers, organizations, and universities. Grants to teachers and those involved in education are listed separately in the Education Chapter. This information is taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the official reference number listed in this catalog. Contact the office listed below the title for more details.
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Research Grants in Every Field
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* Special Emphasis Outreach Programs Grants 10.140
Obie Patterson, Special Emphasis Outreach Programs
Office of Advocacy and Enterprise
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-2019
Research Grants in Every Field
* Grants for Agricultural Research, Special
Research Grants (Special Research Grants) 10.200
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4423
Research Grants in Every Field
* Cooperative Forestry Research
(McIntire-Stennis Act) 10.202
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4423
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Payments to 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and
Tuskegee University 10.205
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4423
Research Grants in Every Field
* Grants for Agricultural Research-Competitive
Research Grants 10.206
Chief Scientist, Competitive Research Grants Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Aerospace Bldg.
Room 323, 14th and Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 401-5022
Research Grants in Every Field
* Animal Health and Disease Research 10.207
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4423
Research Grants in Every Field
* Higher Education Strengthening Grants 10.211
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4423
Research Grants in Every Field
* Morrill-Nelson Funds for Food and Agricultural
Higher Education 10.214
Deputy Administrator
Office of Higher Education Programs
Administration Bldg., Room 350-A
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-7854
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education 10.215
Administrator
Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4423
Research Grants in Every Field
* Technical Agricultural Assistance 10.960
Mr. Harry Mattox
Office of International Cooperation and Development
Technical Assistance Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 690-1924
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Research Grants in Every Field
* International Agricultural Research
(International Research) 10.961
L. Whetten Reed
Office of International Cooperation and Development
Research & Scientific Exchange Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202)~690-4872
Research Grants in Every Field
* International Training-Foreign Participant 10.962
Dr. Frank A. Fender
Office of International Cooperation and Development
Food Industries Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 690-1339
Research Grants in Every Field
* Research and Evaluation Program 11.312
David H. Geddes, Room H-7319
EDA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-4085
Research Grants in Every Field
* Anadromous Fish Conservation Act Program 11.405
Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management
National Marine Fisheries Service
1335 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 29010 (301) 713-2334
Research Grants in Every Field
* Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 11.407
Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management
National Marine Fisheries Service
1335 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2347
Research Grants in Every Field
* Sea Grant Support 11.417
Director, National Sea Grant College Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1335 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20920 (301) 713-2448
Research Grants in Every Field
* Financial Assistance for Ocean Resources
Conservation and Assessment Program 11.426
NOAA, National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation & Marine Assessment
(N/ORCA), Room 212, 6001 Executive Ave.
Rockville, MD 20852
Research Grants in Every Field
* Fisheries Development and Utilization
Research and Development Grants and
Cooperative Agreements Program 11.427
Office of Trade and Industry Services
National Marine Fisheries Service
NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2358
Research Grants in Every Field
* Marine Sanctuary Program 11.429
Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves Division
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
National Ocean Service, NOAA
1825 Conn. Ave, N.W., Room 714
Washington, DC (202) 606-4122
Research Grants in Every Field
* Undersea Research 11.430
Director, Office of Undersea Research
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1335 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (302) 713-2427
Research Grants in Every Field
* Climate and Atmospheric Research 11.431
Director, Office of Global Programs
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1335 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (303) 427-2089
Research Grants in Every Field
* Measurement and Engineering Research
and Standards 11.609
National Institute of Standards & Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Research Grants in Every Field
* Regional Centers for the Transfer of
Manufacturing Technology 11.611
Dr. Philip N. Nanzetta, Director
NIST MTC Program, Room B112
Chemistry Bldg, NIST
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (301) 975-3414
Research Grants in Every Field
* Minority Business Development Centers
(MBDC) 11.800
Assistant Director, Office of Operations
Room 5063, Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-8015
Research Grants in Every Field
* American Indian Program (AIP) 11.801
Assistant Director, Office of Operations
Room 5096, Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-8015
Research Grants in Every Field
* Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms
(Procurement Technical Assistance (PTA)) 12.002
Defense Logistics Agency, Cameron Station
Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization (DLA-U)
Room 4C112
Alexandria, VA 22304-6100 (202) 274-6471
Research Grants in Every Field
* Food and Drug Administration-Research 93.103
Robert L. Robins, Chief
Grants and Assistance Agreements Section
Div. of Contracts and Grants
Food and Drug Administration
HFA-520, Room 3-20
Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD (301) 443-6170
Research Grants in Every Field
* Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated
Programs (Special Projects of Regional and
National Significance (SPRANS) 93.110
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
HRSA, Public Health Service
Room 9-11, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-2170
Research Grants in Every Field
* Adolescent Family Life Research Grants 93.111
Eugenia Eckard
Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs
Office of Population Affairs
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health
Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW, 736E
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-1181
Research Grants in Every Field
* Biological Response to Environmental Health
Hazards 93.113
Director
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Public Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-7643
Research Grants in Every Field
* Applied Toxicological Research and Testing
(Bioassay of Chemicals and Test Development)
93.114
Director
Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Public Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-7643
* Biometry and Risk Estimation-Health Risks
From Environmental Exposures 93.115
Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-7643
* Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements
for Tuberculosis Control Programs 93.116
Chief, Grants Management Branch
CDC, PHS, DHHS
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-2508
Research Grants in Every Field
* Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Activity (AIDS) 93.118
Grants Management Branch
Procurement and Grants Office
Centers for Disease Control
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
255 E. Paces Ferry Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 842-6575
Research Grants in Every Field
* Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.121
Extramural Program
National Institute of Dental Research
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7884
Research Grants in Every Field
* Centers for Research and Demonstration for
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
(Prevention Centers) 93.135
Diane Jones, Project Officer
NCCDPHP, CDC, PHS
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404)~488-5395
Research Grants in Every Field
* Injury Prevention and Control Research Projects 93.136
Division of Injury Epidemiology and Control
Center for Environmental Health and Injury Control
Center for Disease Control
Public Health Service
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-4265
Research Grants in Every Field
* Intramural Research Training Award
(IRTA Program) 93.140
Associate Director for Intramural Affairs
National Institutes of Health
Shannon Bldg. Room 140
Rockville, MD 20892 (301) 496-4920
Research Grants in Every Field
* NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety
Training (Superfund Worker Training Program) 93.142
Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-0752
Research Grants in Every Field
* NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances-Basic
Research and Education 93.143
Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-0797
Research Grants in Every Field
* AIDS Education and Training Centers 93.145
Marc Rivo, MD, Director
Division of Medicine
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Admin, Room 4C05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
Research Grants in Every Field
* Human Genome Research 93.172
Mark Guyer, MD
National Center for Human Genome Research
NIH, PHS, DHHS
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-0844
Research Grants in Every Field
* Biological Research Related to Deafness
and Communicative Disorders 93.173
Dr. Ralph F. Naunton
National Institute of Deafness
and Other Communicative Disorders
Executive Plaza South, Room 400-B
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1804
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Conference Grant (Substance Abuse) 93.174
Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP)
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Rockwall II Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301)~443-6980
Research Grants in Every Field
* ADAMHA Small Instrumentation Program
Grants (ASIP) 93.176
Mr. James Moynihan
Division of Basic Science
NIMH, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-95
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3107
Research Grants in Every Field
* Health Services Research and Development Grants
93.226
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
PHS, DHHS, Suite 601, Executive Office Center
2101 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 227-8447
Research Grants in Every Field
* Mental Health Research Grants 93.242
Dr. Stephen Koslow, Director
Division of Basic Brain & Behavioral Sciences
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3563
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Occupational Safety and Health Research Grants
93.262
Henry Cassell, Procurement and Grants Office, CDC
DHHS, 255 E. Paces Ferry Rd., NE, MS-E14
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 842-6630
Research Grants in Every Field
* Alcohol Scientist Development Award and Research
Scientist Development Award for Clinicians
(Research Center ("K") Awards) 93.271
Dr. William Lands, Director
Division of Basic Research
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD
(301)~443-1206
Research Grants in Every Field
* Alcohol National Research Service Awards for
Research Training (NRSA Program) 93.272
Dr. William Lands, Director
Division of Basic Research
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD (301) 443-1206
* Alcohol Research Programs 93.273
Dr. William Lands, Director
Division of Basic Research
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD (301) 443-1206
Research Grants in Every Field
* Drug Abuse National Research Service Awards
for Research Training (NRSA Program) 93.278
Dr. James Dingell, Director
Division of Preclinical Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1887
Research Grants in Every Field
* Drug Abuse Research Programs 93.279
Dr. James Dingell, Director
Division of Preclinical Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1887
Research Grants in Every Field
* Mental Research Scientist Development Award and
Research Scientist Development Award for
Clinicians (Career Development ("K") Awards)
93.281
Dr. Stephen Koslow, Director
Division of Basic Brain & Behavioral Sciences
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-103
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3563
Research Grants in Every Field
* General Clinical Research Centers 93.333
General Clinical Research Centers Program
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6595
Research Grants in Every Field
* Biomedical Research Support 93.337
Marjorie Tingle, MD
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6743
Research Grants in Every Field
* Nursing Research - Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention 93.361
National Center for Nursing Research
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
Bldg. 31, Room 5B03
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-0523
Research Grants in Every Field
* Biomedical Research Technology 93.371
Biomedical Research Technology Program
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5411
Research Grants in Every Field
* Research Centers in Minority Institutions
(RCMI) 93.389
Dr. Sidney A. McNairy, Director
RCMI
National Center for Research Resources
Bethesda, MD 20205 (301) 496-6341
Research Grants in Every Field
* Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA)
93.390
Office of Research Training & Special Programs
Office of Extramural Research
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1968
Research Grants in Every Field
* Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.393
Dr. Richard H. Adamson, Director
Division of Cancer Etiology
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6618
Research Grants in Every Field
* Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.394
Dr. Faye Austin, Acting Associate Director
Extramural Research Program
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7815
Research Grants in Every Field
* Cancer Treatment Research 93.395
Dr. Bruce Chabner
Division of Cancer Treatment
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4291
Research Grants in Every Field
* Cancer Biology Research 93.396
Dr. Faye Austin, Acting Associate Director
Extramural Research Program
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8636
* Cancer Centers Support 93.397
Dr. Brian Kimes
Training & Resources Program
Division of Cancer Biology and Diagnosis
National Cancer Institute, EPN/308C
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8537
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Cancer Control 93.399
Dr. Edward Sondick, Deputy Director
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-9569
Research Grants in Every Field
* Head Start 93.600
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-0569
Research Grants in Every Field
* Child Welfare Research and Demonstration 93.608
Penny Maza
Child Welfare Services
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-0712
Research Grants in Every Field
* Social Services Research and Demonstration 93.647
Paul Bordes, Director
Division of Research and Evaluation
Office of Policy & Evaluationi
Administration of Children and Families
Room 334-C, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 401-9224
* Adoption Opportunities 93.652
Delmar Weathers, Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-0671
Research Grants in Every Field
* Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities 93.670
Director
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN)
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-0347
Research Grants in Every Field
* Social Security-Research and Demonstration
(SSA Research and Demonstration) 93.812
Lawrence H. Pullen, Chief, Grants Management Staff
Office of Acquisition and Grants, ODCM
Social Security Administration, 1-E-4
1710 Gwynn Oak Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21207 (401) 965-9502
Research Grants in Every Field
* Biophysics and Physiological Sciences 93.821
Dr. James Cassatt, Director
Biophysics and Physiological Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7463
Research Grants in Every Field
* Heart and Vascular Diseases Research 93.837
Director, Division of Heart and Vascular Diseases
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2553
Research Grants in Every Field
* Lung Diseases Research 93.838
Director, Division of Lung Diseases
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7208
Research Grants in Every Field
* Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.839
Director, Division of Blood, Diseases, and Resources
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4868
Research Grants in Every Field
* Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
93.846
Dr. M. Lockshin, Director
Extramural Activities Program
National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Bldg. 31, Room 4C32, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-0802
Research Grants in Every Field
* Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research
93.847
Dr. E. Johnson, Director
Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Room 9A16, Bldg. 31
National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7348
Research Grants in Every Field
* Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research 93.848
Dr. Jay Hoofnagle, Director
Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
Room 9A23, Bldg. 31, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1333
Research Grants in Every Field
* Kidney Diseases, Urology and Hematology Research
93.849
Dr. G. Striker, Director
Division of Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Diseases
Room 9A17, Bldg. 31
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6325
Research Grants in Every Field
* Biological Basis Research in the Neurosciences 93.854
Mr. Edward Donohue
Division of Extramural Activities
NINDS, NIH
Federal Bldg. Room 1016
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4188
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research
93.855
Gary Thompson, Grants Management Branch
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7075
Research Grants in Every Field
* Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856
Gary Thompson, Grants Management Branch
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7075
Research Grants in Every Field
* Pharmacological Sciences 93.859
Dr. Christine Carrico, Program Director
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7707
Research Grants in Every Field
* Genetics Research 93.862
Dr. Judith H. Greenberg, Program Director
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7175
Research Grants in Every Field
* Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease Research
93.863
Dr. Charles Miller, Program Director
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7021
Research Grants in Every Field
* Population Research 93.864
Donald E. Clark, Chief
Office of Grants and Contracts
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5001
Research Grants in Every Field
* Research for Mothers and Children 93.865
Donald E. Clark, Chief
Office of Grants and Contracts
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5001
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Aging Research 93.866
Dr. Richard L. Sprott
National Institute of Aging, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4996
Research Grants in Every Field
* Retinal and Choroidal Diseases Research 93.867
Carolyn Grimes
Extramural Services Branch
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5884
Research Grants in Every Field
* Anterior Segment Diseases Research 93.868
Carolyn Grimes
Extramural Services Branch
National Eye Institute, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5884
Research Grants in Every Field
* Strabismus, Amblyopia and Visual Processing 93.871
Carolyn Grimes
Extramural Services Branch
National Eye Institute, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5884
Research Grants in Every Field
* Alcohol Research Center Grants 93.891
Dr. William Lands, Acting Director
Division of Basic Research
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2530
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Resource and Manpower Development in the
Environmental Health Sciences 93.894
Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-7634
Research Grants in Every Field
* Family Planning-Services Delivery Improvement
Research Grants (SDI) 93.974
Eugenia Eckard
Office of Population Affairs
Office of the Asst Secretary for Health, DHHS
Room 736E, Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC (202) 245-1181
Research Grants in Every Field
* Preventive Health Services - Sexually Transmitted
Diseases Research, Demonstrations, and Public
Information and Education Grants 93.978
Chief, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office
CDC, PHS, DHHS
255 E. Paces Ferry Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 842-6804
Research Grants in Every Field
* Corrections-Research and Evaluation and Policy
Formulation 16.602
Chief, Community Services Division
National Institute of Corrections
320 First St., NW, Room 200
Washington, DC 20534 (202) 724-3106
Research Grants in Every Field
* Employment and Training Research and Development
Projects 17.248
Chief, Division of Research and Demonstration
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0677
Research Grants in Every Field
* Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 17.500
Assistant Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-9361
Research Grants in Every Field
* Urban Mass Transportation Grants for University
Research and Training 20.502
Office of Technical Assistance and Safety
Office of Training
Research and Rural Transportation (TTS-31)
Urban Mass Transit Administration
400 7th St., SW, Room 6100
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0201
Research Grants in Every Field
* Urban Mass Transportation Technical Studies
Grants (Technical Planning Studies) 20.505
Director, Office of Planning (TGM 20)
Office of Grants Management
Federal Transit Administration, DOT
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2360
Research Grants in Every Field
* Promotion of the Humanities-Regrants/Centers
for Advanced Study 45.122
Division of Research Programs
Centers for Advanced Study, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0210
Research Grants in Every Field
* Promotion of the Humanities-Interpretive Research/
Humanities, Science and Technology 45.133
Humanities, Science and Technology
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0120
Research Grants in Every Field
* Promotion of the Humanities - Regrants Program/
International Research 45.148
National Endowment for the Humanities
International Research, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0210
Research Grants in Every Field
* Promotion of the Humanities-Division of Preservation
and Access 45.149
Division of Preservation & Access
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 802
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0570
Research Grants in Every Field
* Promotion of the Humanities-Travel to
Collections (Travel to Collections) 45.152
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
Travel to Collections, Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 786-0463
Research Grants in Every Field
* Engineering Grants 47.041
Glen Larsen, Program Analyst
Directorate for Engineering
National Science Foundation, Room 1126e
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20500 (202) 357-9774
Research Grants in Every Field
* Mathematical and Physical Sciences 47.049
Assistant Director
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
National Science Foundation
1800 G. St, NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-9742
Research Grants in Every Field
* Geosciences 47.050
Dr. Eugene W. Bierly, Atmospheric Sciences
National Science Foundation
1800 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-9874
Research Grants in Every Field
* Computer and Information Science and
Engineering (SISE) 47.070
Asst Director
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
National Science Foundation
1800 G St., NW, Room 306
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-7936
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Science and Technology Centers 47.073
Director
Office of Science and Technology Infrastructure
National Science Foundation
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-9808
Research Grants in Every Field
* Environmental Protection-Consolidated Research
66.500
Director, Research Grants Staff
RD-675, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-7473
Research Grants in Every Field
* Solid Waste Disposal Research 66.504
Director, Research Grants Staff
RD-675, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-7473
Research Grants in Every Field
* Water Pollution Control-Research, Development,
and Demonstration 66.505
Director, Research Grants Staff
RD 675, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-7473
Research Grants in Every Field
* Safe Drinking Water Research and Demonstration
66.506
Director, Office of Research Grants
RD-675, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-7473
Research Grants in Every Field
* Toxic Substances Research 66.507
Director, Research Grants Staff
RD-675, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-7473
Research Grants in Every Field
* Superfund Technical Assistance Grants for
Citizen Groups at Priority Sites 66.806
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
OS-220-N, EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (703) 308-8380
Research Grants in Every Field
* University-Laboratory Cooperative Program 81.004
Larry L. Barker
Division of University and Industry Programs
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8947
Research Grants in Every Field
* Energy-Related Inventions 81.036
George Lewitt, Director
Office of Technology Evaluation and Assessment
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (301) 975-5500
Research Grants in Every Field
* Basic Energy Sciences--University and Science
Education 81.049
William Burrier
Division of Acquisition and Assistance Management
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Mail Stop G-236
Washington, DC 20545 (301) 353-5544
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Energy Conservation for Institutional Buildings 81.052
Robert Volk, Director
Institutional Conservation Programs Division
Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy
CE-231, 5G-063, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8034
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Research Grants in Every Field
* University Coal Research 81.057
Jack Jennings
Office of Technical Coordination
Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy
Washington, DC 20545 (301) 903-4251
Research Grants in Every Field
* University Research Instrumentation 81.077
Michael Wolfe
Postsecondary Programs Division
Office of University and Science Education (ER-82)
Office of Energy Research, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8910
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Research Grants in Every Field
* Industrial Energy Conservation 81.078
Marsha Quinn
Office of Industrial Technologies, CE-14, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-2097
Research Grants in Every Field
* Regional Biomass Programs 81.079
Mike Voorhies
Office of National Programs, CE-52, DOE
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1480
Research Grants in Every Field
* Domestic and International Energy Policy Development
81.080
Stephen F. Durbin, Resource Management Office
Office of Domestic and International Energy Policy (EP-3)
7B-098, Forrestal Bldg.
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-5325
Research Grants in Every Field
* Minority Educational Institution Research
Travel Fund (MIRT) 81.083
Isiah O. Sewell, Office of Minority Economic Impact
MI-2.2, DOE
Forrestal Bldg. Room 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1953
Research Grants in Every Field
* Conservation Research and Development 81.086
Barbara Twigg
Office of Management and Resources
Conservation and Renewable Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8714
Research Grants in Every Field
* Renewable Energy Research and Development 81.087
Barbara Twigg
Office of Management and Resources
Conservation and Renewable Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8714
Research Grants in Every Field
* Fossil Energy Research and Development 81.089
Dwight Mottet
Department of Energy
Fossil Energy Program, FE-122
Germantown, MD 20545 (202) 903-3008
Research Grants in Every Field
* Socioeconomic and Demographic Research, Data
and Other Information 81.091
Georgia R. Johnson
U.S. Department of Energy
Forrestal Bldg. Room 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1593
Research Grants in Every Field
* Environmental Restoration 81.092
Office of Environmental Restoration
Office of Restoration & Waste Management
Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20545 (202) 586-6363
Research Grants in Every Field
* Nuclear Energy, Reactor Systems, Development,
and Technology 81.095
H. Rohm
Office of Nuclear Energy (NE-40)
Germantown Bldg.
Washington, DC 20545 (301) 353-6590
Research Grants in Every Field
* Innovative Clean Coal Technology 81.096
C. Lowell Miller
U.S. Department of Energy
Fossil Energy Program
Clean Coal Technology
Washington, DC 20585 (703) 235-2450
Research Grants in Every Field
* International Research and Studies (HEA
Title VI Research and Studies) 84.017
Division of Advanced Training and Research
International Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education, ROB-3
7 & D St., SW
Washington, DC 20202-5331 (202) 708-7283
Research Grants in Every Field
* Disabled--Innovation and Development 84.023
Division of Innovation and Development
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1107
Research Grants in Every Field
* Library Research and Demonstration 84.039
Yvonne Carter
Library Development Staff
Library Programs
Office of Educational Research & Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208-5571 (202) 219-1315
Research Grants in Every Field
* National Vocational Education Research 84.051
Howard Hjelm
U.S. Department of Education
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-7242 (202) 732-2350
Research Grants in Every Field
* Educational Research and Development 84.117
Jackie Jenkins
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 219-2079
Research Grants in Every Field
* National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research 84.133
Director, National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research
Office of Assistant Secretary for Special
Education & Rehabilitation Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-2572 (202) 732-4532
Research Grants in Every Field
* Disabled--Special Studies and Evaluations 84.159
Marty Kaufman
Division of Innovation and Development
Office of Special Education Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1106
Research Grants in Every Field
* National Adult Education Discretionary Program 84.191
Richard F. DiColar
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-7242 (202) 732-2362
Research Grants in Every Field
Artists, Designers, Performers
* See also Careers and Workplace; Research Grants in Every Field Chapter
Here is a sampling of the opportunities for dancers, fashion designers, sculptors, theater companies, musicians, and other artists. A complete list of federal grants for artists is outlined in "Money for the Arts" in this chapter. The Performing Arts Library listed below serves as a clearinghouse for information and reference assistance on dance, theater, opera, music as well as film and broadcasting.
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* Actors, Mimes, and Playwrights Grants
Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 608
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5425
The Theater Program provides financial assistance for the creation and presentation of work by professional artists, primarily in companies, and to bring the work to locales where theater is generally not available. There are fellowships for mimes and solo performance artists, as well as for playwrights. The Professional Theater Training category is designed to encourage efforts to raise professional standards by assisting professional training of theater artists. Grants are also available to organizations and publishers for projects and services that address the needs of the theater. Grants can be made to individuals and non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* American Culture and Folk Art Grants
Folk Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 725
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5449
The Folk Arts Program supports the traditional arts that have grown through time within the many groups that make up the United States. The Program's objectives are to present and enhance this multi-cultural artistic heritage and to make it more available to a wider public audience. The Program offers grants for the presentation and documentation of traditional arts and artists, as well as for supporting the development of state- or regionally-based folk arts programs. Fellowships are given to master folk artists to provide national recognition.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Art Grant Application Guide
Public Information Offices
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 617
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5400
The National Endowment for the Arts offers a free publication, the Guide to the National Endowment for the Arts, which outlines its various programs and grants, and provides a calendar of deadlines, as well as application information for the grants. Regional offices and other related agencies are also listed.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Arts Education and Successful Teaching
National Arts Education Research Center
New York University School of Education, Health,
Nursing and Arts Profession
32 Washington Place, #42
New York, NY 10003 (212) 998-5050
Major research areas include the processes of successful teaching and curriculum in arts education; videotape documentation of successful teaching in arts education; and educational relationships among the schools and cultural institutions.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Artists as Teachers Grants
Arts-In-Education
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 602
Washington, DC 20506 (220) 682-5426
The Arts-In-Education Program is a partnership program through cooperative efforts of the Arts Endowment, state arts and education agencies, local communities, and other organizations. The Program's overall goal is to advance the arts as part of basic education. Grants are awarded to place practicing artists in a variety of educational settings and to support other projects designed to enhance arts education in schools. Arts in Schools Basic Education Grants encourage plans and projects that promote the arts in schools as a basic component of the curriculum in kindergarten through high school.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Classical Music Concerts
Public Affairs Office
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-2905
A variety of cultural programs takes place each year in the Library, including poetry and other literary readings, lectures, and musical presentations. Among the most popular musical events are the Julliard String Quartet concerts featuring five Stradivari instruments given to the Library in the l930s. Other gifts have brought the Library a variety of musical pieces including two Bach cantatas and sketches for portions of two Beethoven quartets. Recordings of Julliard concerts and many other programs are played on radio stations across the country, and lectures are often published for distribution. Also prints and photographs, maps and musical scores, rare books, and manuscripts are drawn from the collections and displayed in the Library in continually changing exhibitions. Many exhibits are sent on tour to libraries and museums across the nation. A free monthly calendar of events is available by written request.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Dance and Choreography Grants
Dance Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 621
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5435
The Dance Program focuses on American dance, and offers grants to dance companies, choreographers, and dance organizations to allow for the improvement of their staffs, as well as supporting performers and performances and the commissioning of new work. The program also offers grants to organizations and individuals who provide services to dancers, choreographers and companies, such as those that provide performance space or communication within the dance world. A Choreographers Fellowship has been established which provides financial assistance for an individual's artistic growth, and the funds can be used for any project which aids in creative development. Grants can be made to individuals or to non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Distinguished Designer Fellowships
Design Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 625
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5437
Distinguished Designer Fellowships are awarded to people who have made lifetime contributions to the field of design, so as to allow them time to explore new concepts and ideas in design. Grants are also made to organizations that award design fellowships to broaden the base of support for the field. The Design Arts Program supports projects in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, historic preservation, urban planning, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, and fashion design. Grants can be made to individual, or to non-profit organizations, including arts groups and local and state governments if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Grants can range from $5,000 to $40,000.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Duck Stamp Design Competition
Federal Duck Stamp Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C St.
Washington DC 20240 (202) 208-4354
Each year, a Duck Stamp Design Competition is held, with the winning design chosen by a panel of waterfowl and art experts. Any artist can enter the contest by submitting a 7 X 10 inch waterfowl design and paying an entry fee. The winner receives a pane of stamps bearing his or her design. Winning artists also sell prints of their prize entries which are eagerly sought by collectors.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Fashion, Graphic, Industrial Designers Grants
Design Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 625
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5437
The Design Arts Program supports projects in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, historic preservation, urban planning, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, and fashion design. Grants are given to projects that advance design through practice, theory and research, media, and education concerning design. Some examples may be to produce a new graphic system, to study the theory of landscape architecture, or to produce a film on design issues. Grants are also made to organizations that award design fellowships to broaden the base of support for the field.
Grants can be made to individual, or to non-profit organizations, including arts groups and local and state governments if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Grants can range from $5,000 to $40,000.
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Artists, Designers, Performers
* Folklife Crafts and American Traditions
Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies
Smithsonian Institution
955 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 287-3424
Through its annual Festival of American Folklife, the Smithsonian created a program of folklife presentations for the general public for two weeks each summer. The Office also carries on research in folklife traditions, publishes documentary and analytical studies, develops and organizes exhibitions with folklife themes, and cooperates with Universities and other institutions in presentation projects involving traditional craftsman and performing artists.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Free National Gallery Concerts
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6247
Free concerts are presented in the East Garden Court every Sunday evening, September to June. The National Gallery Orchestra performs and features guest musicians as well. Concerts are announced in the Calendar of Events.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Jazz Performers, Choruses and Grants for
Other Musicians
Music Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 702
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5445
The Music Program provides support for the creation and performance of music, with an emphasis on assisting the growth of American music and musicians. Fellowships for composers and collaborators, jazz performers and composers are designed to help create or complete new work. Jazz study apprenticeships are available to aspiring performers and professionals. Grants are awarded to solo recitalists to assist with study, rehearsal, and preparation costs. Support is available for single-music and multi-music presenters and for music festivals. Grants help jazz organizations hire professional management personnel and assist organizations with innovative projects that benefit the field of jazz. Music ensembles, choruses, and orchestras can receive grants to help pay a variety of expenses, such as salaries, touring, or collaboration with other groups. Music professional training supports music and advanced training on programs leading to professional careers in music. Grants also assist non-profit organizations and individuals in recording and distributing American music, and to establish a variety of residencies for composers or ensembles.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Museum Artistic Initiative Grants
Museum Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 624
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
The Museum Program is designed to meet the needs of the museum field by providing funding for a variety of projects. The first is Professional Development, where they award grants for formal museum training programs, internships, and apprenticeships, as well as providing fellowships to museum professionals for independent study. The second category is Utilization of Museum Resources, which is designed to help organizations make greater use of museum collections and other resources. Grants help with reinstallation, exhibitions, and collection sharing. Grants can be used to develop related programs and events that enrich these presentations, including the preparation and publication of exhibition catalogs. The Education category provides for educational programs for the community, which can include outside specialists, and the Catalog category supports the cataloging of a permanent museum collection and the publication of materials related to the collection. Special Artistic Initiatives is designed to encourage long-term programming by museums and should include a unifying, thematic framework. The Museum Program helps museums conserve collections by providing grants for planning, conservation, and training. Grants also aid in collection maintenance through solving problems in climate control, security, and storage. Museums are encouraged to purchase works by living American artists, as well as to mount or participate in special exhibitions.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Musicians Overseas Concert Tours
Artistic Ambassador Program
Office of Private Sector Programs
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 224
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-5338
This program, begun in 1983, sends gifted American musicians who are not under professional management on overseas tours, where they give public concerts and work with music students and faculties. The program began with pianists, and now also includes piano-violin-cello trios. Contact this office for information on the selection process and tour itineraries.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Opera and Musical Theater Funding
Opera-Musical Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 703
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5447
The Opera-Musical Theater Program assists all forms of music theater generally involving voice. Grants support professional opera and musical theater production organizations, and the creation, development, rehearsal, and production of new American or seldom-produced works. Funds are available to bring performances to areas where they generally do not take place. Independent producers can also receive support for the development of new works. National service organizations and special projects. Individual and non-profit organizations can apply for grants, if such donations qualify as charitable deduction under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Overseas Speaking Opportunities for Artists
American Participants (AmParts)
Office of Program Coordination and Development
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 550
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4720
AmParts are experts in a field--usually economics, international affairs, literature, the arts, U.S. political and social processes, sports, science, or technology--sent abroad by USIA to meet with groups or individual professional counterparts. Recruited on the basis of requests of USIA staff in other countries, AmParts often engage in informal lecture/discussions with small groups, grant media interviews, or speak before larger audiences. Those interested in the American Participant program are invited to submit a brief letter indicating times of availability, along with a curriculum vitae and at least two lecture topics with brief talking points.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Performing Artists International Tours
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 517
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5562
The Rockefeller Foundation, the United States Information Agency, and the Arts Endowment jointly fund performing artists invited to international festivals abroad and fund U.S. representation at major international exhibitions of visual art. Fellowships are also available to artists in various disciplines to work and study in Japan and France.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Performing Arts and Visual Arts Copyright
Entries Catalogs
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following copyright catalogs, which list materials registered only during the period covered by each issue, are available on microfiche only and are sold as individual subscriptions:
Part l: Nondramatic Literary Works (quarterly) $14 per year.
Part 2: Serials and Periodicals (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Part 3: Performing Arts (quarterly) $13 per year.
Part 4: Motion Pictures and Filmstrips (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Part 5: Visual Arts (excluding maps) (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Performing Arts Clearinghouse
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20566 (202) 416-8780
The Performing Arts Library is a joint project of the Library of Congress and the Kennedy Center, and offers information and reference assistance on dance, theater, opera, music, film, and broadcasting.
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Artists, Designers, Performers
* Performing Arts Resource Center
Performing Arts Reading Room
Room LM113
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5507
The Performing Arts Reading Room houses the Library of Congress's non-book collections in the performing arts area: music, dance, sound recordings, motion pictures, and television. The collection includes more than 4,000,000 pieces of music and manuscripts, some 300,000 books and pamphlets, and about 350,000 sound recordings reflecting the development of music in Western civilization from earliest times to the present. Reference services are available. Adjacent to the reading room is the Recorded Sound Reference Center for users primarily interested in sound recordings and radio materials. Listening facilities are available in the reading room, but their use is limited of those doing research of a specific nature leading to publication or production. Musicians who wish to play music drawn from the Library's collection may use the piano available in an adjacent sound proof room.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Polar Expeditions for Artists and Photographers
Ice Operations Division
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1202 A
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1450
The Coast Guard furnishes vessels to other agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Navy, to conduct research and ice operations in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The agencies sponsoring the missions select scientists, researchers, students, and in some cases, journalists, photographers, and artists to accompany the mission when space is available. This office is a good starting point for obtaining information on the pertinence of a mission to your field, to be directed to the appropriate agency sponsors, and for information about the data collected during missions.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Surveys of Educational Schooling
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Grants and Contracts
109 Coble Hall
801 South Wright St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6242 (217) 333-2186
Major research areas include the development and validation of standardized achievement tests in the area of artistic processes and techniques in art history; national study on literacy and art education; role of music in general education; status surveys in art, visual, dance and drama in the elementary and secondary schools; drama/theater, visual and dance; influence on culture condition on the learning of arts; development of computer assisted testing (music education); design of studies in dance; designs of studies in theater; status survey of music education in elementary and secondary schools; and arts education field work: observational studies.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Studios, Exhibits, and Funding for Artists
Presenting and Commissioning Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 726
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5444
The Inter-Arts Program supports projects which emphasize the creation, production, and exhibition of new works that cross the lines of individual disciplines of arts. The program funds presenting organizations, artists' colonies, and service organizations, as well as interdisciplinary projects involving original work by artists in a variety of disciplines. Grants help professional presenters improve their ability to present diverse arts programming in their community, and assist arts agencies that help presenters strengthen their skills in presenting artists. Grants can also be made to artists' colonies that provide studios, living space, and uninterrupted time to creative artists.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Theater Company Funding
Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 608
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5425
The Theater Program provides financial assistance for the creation and presentation of work by professional artists, primarily in companies, and to bring the work to locales where theater is generally not available. There are fellowships for mimes and solo performance artists, as well as for playwrights. The Professional Theater Training category is designed to encourage efforts to raise professional standards by assisting professional training of theater artists. Grants are also available to organizations and publishers for projects and services that address the needs of the theater. Grants can be made to individuals and non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Theater Playbills and Rare Books Collection
Rare Book and Special Collections Division
Library of Congress, Deck B
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5434
The Rare Books Division contains about 300,000 volumes and 200,000 pamphlets, broadsides, theater playbills, title pages, manuscripts, posters, and photographs. The collection includes documents of the first fourteen congresses of the United States, the personal libraries of Thomas Jefferson and Harry Houdini, incunabula; miniature books and dime novels, and the Russian Imperial collection. The division has its own central card catalog plus special card files that describe individual collections or special aspects of books from many collections.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Transportation Architecture and Beautification
Environment Division
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9217
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4366
This is the DOT contact point for environmental issues. Staff can provide you with information and referrals on such subjects as highway beautification, transportation architecture, bicycle paths, historic preservation activities, and environmental impact statements.
Artists, Designers, Performers
* Travel Abroad for Artists and Performers
Office of Arts America
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 567
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4779
Arts America recruits artists and performers to visit other countries and provides some assistance to artists traveling privately. The USIA sends some 15 large fine arts exhibitions and 25 performing arts groups overseas annually. Panels set up by the National Endowment for the Arts recommends a group of candidates, from which the USIA selects the programs participants. A Speakers Program recruits artists from the fields of literature, film, and the plastic and performing arts, on the basis of requests from overseas posts. AculSpecs are American specialists, in one of the plastic or performing arts, who visit a foreign country for two to six weeks with a local host institution for a program of master classes, workshops, and demonstrations. Arts America sponsors about 30 of these programs a year. This office also provides support materials for major fine and performing arts projects; publishes a quarterly list of privately traveling artists; and tries to assist overseas posts in programming these performers.
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* Visual Media Grants to Artists
Visual Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 729
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5448
The Visual Arts Program awards fellowships to artists in a wide variety of visual media, enabling them to set aside time to pursue their work. It also awards grants to organizations that assist visual artists and support public art projects, such as art in parks, plazas, and airports. Funding is available for a variety of projects that enable visual artists to communicate with their peers and the public, and for a variety of on-going visual arts programs, including exhibitions and access to working facilities. Grants can be made to individuals or to non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as a charitable deduction under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Artists, Designers, Performers
Film, Photography, and Media Art
Numerous archives on broadcast and film are readily available not only to researchers but to the public at large. The government produces new audiovisuals every year on virtually every field of interest. These films, slide shows, video and audio tapes can be purchased and often rented. Grants available to the media arts community are listed in "Money for the Arts" in this chapter.
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Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* 8,000 Government Films, Videos and
Other Audiovisuals
National Audiovisual Center
National Archives and Records Administration
Customer Services Section P2
8700 Edgeworth Dr.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
The National Audiovisual Center was established to serve as the central source for all federally-produced audiovisual materials and to make them available to the public through information and distribution services. Through the Center's distribution programs, the public has access to more than 8,000 titles covering a wide range of subjects. Major subject concentrations in the Center's collection include history, medicine, dentistry and the allied health sciences, safety, aviation and space technology, vocational and management training, and the environmental sciences. The audiovisual materials are available for sale, rental, or preview. A Media Resources Catalog is available at no charge and lists the materials by subject and title.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Aerial Photographs and Surveys
Cartographic and Architectural Branch
Non-Textual Division
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (703) 756-6700
The Cartographic and Architectural Branch has over 11 million maps, charts, aerial photographs, architectural drawings, patents, and ship plans, which constitute one of the world's largest accumulations of such documents. Some of the holdings are grouped under subject areas such as Mapping, which contains exploration and scientific surveys (Lewis and Clark Expedition), public land surveys, Indian affairs, topography and natural resources, navigation, census mapping, and maps of foreign countries. All the holdings can be examined in the research room at 841 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reproductions can be furnished for a fee.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* African Art and Culture Photographic Archives
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4654
The Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives is devoted to the collection, preservation, and management of visual resources of sub-Saharan African Art. It conducts picture research and collaborates with art historians, anthropologists, filmmakers, and other interested specialists in the publication and exhibition of its images. In addition, it serves as an international clearinghouse for information about African art and cultural history. The collection is divided into two major categories: art, which includes photographs of art objects in the permanent collection, as well as in public and private collections; and field, which contains images of African life. An overall guide to the collection and a price list are available upon request.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Air and Space Archival Videodiscs
Smithsonian Institution Press
c/o Order Dept. 900
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 (800) 782-4612
The National Air and Space Museum is reproducing its entire photo archives on videodiscs. Ten discs are planned, featuring color and black and white photographs of U.S. and foreign aircraft, as well as of the artifacts and people associated with the development of aviation and space flight.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* American Slides and Photographs Databases
Office of Research Support
National Museum of American Art
9th and G Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1626
The Office of Research Support maintains seven research projects totaling over 530,000 art data records and over 250,000 photographic images. Each of the projects uses automation in cataloging information and images, thus providing the user with access to art information and reproductions in a variety of ways. The Peter A. Juley and Son Collection of more than 127,000 photographic negatives documenting American art and artists photographed between 1896 and 1975 by this New York City firm; and the Slide and Photograph Archives, a collection of over 90,000 slides and 200,000 photographs available for study and 20,000 slides available for loan. Please call in advance for an appointment.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Art Slides, Films, Video Loan Program
Education Resources Programs
National Gallery of Art
Extension Services
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6273
Color slide programs, films, and videocassettes are loaned at no cost to schools, libraries, community organizations, and individuals across the nation. The programs deal with a wide range of subjects drawn from the Gallery's permanent collections and special exhibitions. A free catalog listing all free-loan Extension Programs is available.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Film and Broadcast Resource Center
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20566-0001 (202) 416-8780
The Performing Arts Library is a joint project of the Library of Congress and the Kennedy Center, and offers information and reference assistance on dance, theater, opera, music, film, and broadcasting.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Film and Sound Recordings Archives
Motion Picture and Video and Sound Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 2W
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5449
The Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Branch has 150,000 reels of motion picture film and several thousand videotapes from government sources and from private individuals and organizations. The films consist of edited and nonedited footage, documentaries, newsreels, news films, combat films, and research and development test films. The collection generally covers 1914 to the present. The Archives also holds a collection of more than 115,000 sound recordings received from federal and private agencies, and commercial and foreign sources. There are several card catalogs to assist you in research, and copies can be made upon request. It is best to call ahead for an appointment to reserve a viewing room.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Filming on Public Lands
Land and Renewable Resources
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4896
The Bureau of Land Management issues leases, rights-of-way, and use permits for a wide variety of public lands including parks; power transmission and distribution lines; petroleum products collection and transmission systems; advertising and motion picture filming; and recreational events.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Fish and Wildlife Photographs
Audio Visuals
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5611
The Audio Visual Department of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has an extensive collection of both black and white pictures and color slides of fish and wildlife. There is no charge for their lending service, which extends 30 or 90 days. If the photographs or slides are used in publications, the photographer and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must be given credit.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Folkways Musical Recordings Archive
Office of Folklife Programs
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 2600
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3251
The Folkways Records Archive, comprising the Moses and Frances Asch Collection, contains material related to the 2,200 published recordings of Folkways Records. The Folkways collection documents world-wide musical traditions, the spoken words of significant American figures, historical events, and nonmusical sounds of technology and nature. A catalog of the archives holdings is available which includes information on how to purchase recordings of the music.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Government Videotapes and Film Archives
Motion Picture and Video and Sound Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 2W
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5449
The Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Branch has 150,000 reels of motion picture film and several thousand videotapes from government sources and from private individuals and organizations. The films consist of edited and nonedited footage, documentaries, newsreels, news films, combat films, and research and development test films. The collection generally covers 1914 to the present. The Archives also holds a collection of more than 115,000 sound recordings received from federal and private agencies, and commercial and foreign sources. There are several card catalogs to assist you in research, and copies can be made upon request. It is best to call ahead for an appointment to reserve a viewing room.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Historical Sound Recordings
Motion Picture, Broadcasting,
and Recorded Sound Division
3rd Floor Room 338
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5840
The sound recording collection reflects the entire spectrum of history of sound from wax cylinders to quadraphonic discs and includes such diverse media as wire recordings, aluminum discs, zinc discs, acetate-covered glass discs, rubber compound discs, and translucent plastic discs. The division has also recently made all of its materials recorded prior to 1909 available on 8-inch compressed audio discs for individual users in the Recorded Sound Reading Room using a micro computer. Included are the Berliner collection, from the company which invented and introduced disc recording, radio news commentaries from 1944 to l946, eyewitness descriptions of marine combat and House of Representatives debates. For purchase by researchers, the Division's laboratory is prepared to make taped copies of recordings in good physical condition, when not restricted by copyright, performance rights, or provisions of gift or transfer. The requester is responsible for any necessary search--by mail or in person--of Copyright Office records to determine the copyright status of specific recordings. The Division also offers copies of some of its holdings for sale in disc form. These include a number of LP records of folk music, poetry, and other literature.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Interactive Video Project
National Demonstration Laboratory for Interactive
Educational Technologies
Library of Congress
Madison Building
1st and Independence SE
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-4157
The National Demonstration Laboratory is a testing center for educational applications of interactive technologies and a clearinghouse of information about the technologies. It was established as a joint effort of the Smithsonian Institution and the Interactive Video Consortium, a group of public television stations actively involved with interactive technologies. The NDL clearinghouse database eventually will be accessible electronically. This online database will be available free of charge to all NDL Affiliates and to the public through paid subscription. The database will include information about basic attributes of interactive technologies, specific educational applications, bibliographic references, and equipment and software options. The coupling of interactive computer programs with multimedia materials offers educators the ability to maximize scarce resources, to address curriculum problems, and to reach new groups of learners. NDL conducts seminars and workshops which bring together educators, public broadcasters, and developers of software and hardware. They also identify elements of educational curricula that would be suitable for interactive video applications and distributes an assessment of interactive video user training and funding needs. Call or write for more information.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Media Arts and Filmmaker Grants
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 720
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5452
This program provides support to individual artists working in these media and to non-profit organizations that help artists carry out their projects. The program also offers funding for a limited number of major public television and radio series that bring other art forms to a wide public. Grants are available to support productions in film and video that emphasize the use of these media as art forms. The American Film Institute Independent Filmmaker Program supports media artists working in animated, documentary, experimental, and narrative film and video. Fellowships are available through regional media arts centers, with funds also available to these centers to help make the arts of film and video more widely appreciated and practice. Grants assist organizations that distribute significant films and videotapes, and sponsor conferences, workshops, and publications. Grants can be made to individuals, or non-profit organizations, including arts centers, if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Motion Picture and Broadcasting Collection
Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded
Sound Division, 3rd Floor Room 338
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5840
The Library's film and television collections contain more than 100,000 titles and more than l,000 titles are added each month through copyright deposit, purchase, gift, or exchange. Items selected from copyright deposits include feature films and short works of all sorts, fiction and documentary, exemplifying the range of current film and video production. The collections also include some 90,000 stills. The film and television collections are maintained for research purposes. Limited viewing and listening facilities for individual users are provided in the reading rooms.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Motion Picture and Sound Recordings
Copyright Entries Catalogs
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following copyright catalogs, which list materials registered only during the period covered by each issue, are available on microfiche only and are sold as individual subscriptions:
Part 4: Motion Pictures and Filmstrips (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Part 5: Visual Arts (excluding maps) (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Part 6: Maps (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Part 7: Sound Recordings (semi-annually) $7.50 per year.
Part 8: Renewals (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Motion Picture Archives
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3349
This Archives was established to collect and preserve Motion picture film and video recordings of Western and nonwestern cultures. The growing collection consists of over three million feet of ethnographic film and video records of diverse cultures from every major geographical region in the world. Access to the holdings is available though SIBIS. The HSFA performs a full range of archival functions, including locating and collecting ethnographic footage, conducting film preservation work, refining techniques for storing and maintaining archival film collections, and developing a system for cataloging ethnographic film and video materials. The HSFA sponsors public screenings and lectures, and serves as a national clearinghouse for information about ethnographic film. Researchers must make appointments forty-eight hours in advance.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Panama Canal Photographs
Office of Public Affairs
Panama Canal Commission
APO Miami, FL 34011-5000 (507) 52-3165
8 x 10 glossy, black and white photographs are available free of charge showing the Locks towing locomotives helping ease container ships into locks of the Panama Canal. Contact this office for more information.
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* Park System Photographs
Photo Library
Office of Public Affairs
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-7394
This library contains photos and transparencies of the National Park Service that can be borrowed free of charge. Geologic features, living history, and natural history subjects are available.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Photographic and Microform Archives
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565-0046 (202) 842-6039
The Photographic Archives is a study and research collection of black-and-white photographs, negatives, microforms and reproductive prints, which documents works of art and architecture and consists of over 1,232,000 photographs and negatives and 4,183,000 microform images. A summary listing of the current holdings is available. The Archives is open to all Gallery library users.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Photographs from the U.S. Geological Survey
Photographic Library, MS 914
U.S. Geological Survey
Box 25046, Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225 (303) 236-1010
The Photographic Library of the U.S. Geological Survey contains a special collection of approximately 250,000 photographs. The Library may be used by the public as well as by personnel of other government agencies. Persons who wish to obtain prints, copy negatives, and duplicate transparencies from the collection are encouraged to visit the library. If this is not possible, the staff will prepare lists of specific photographs in response to requests. Many photographs are selected by searching U.S. Geological Survey publications and are identified by title and number of the publication as well as the number of the page and plate of the figure found. To obtain information on purchasing prints, negatives, or transparencies, contact the library directly.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Photographs of Masterpieces
National Gallery of Art
Office of Photographic Services
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6231
Black and white, 8 x 10 photographs of works from the National Gallery of Art's permanent collections are available for purchase, either by visiting the Office of Photographic Services or by mail. Color transparencies of works from the Gallery, to be used for publication, are available for rental only and must be requested in writing.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Photographic Views of the U.S. Capitol
The Curator's Office
Architect of the Capitol
The Capitol Building
Room SB15
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-1222
Views of the U.S. Capitol, a collection of seven popular views of the United States Capitol, are compiled from the Capitol collection maintained by the Architect of the Capitol. Reproductions may be purchased from the following office, but no photographs from this collection may be used for commercial purposes: Photoduplication Service, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Prints and Photographs Archives
Prints and Photographs Division
Library of Congress, LM 337
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-6394
More than 10 million items in the Library of Congress chronicle American life and society from its earliest days to the present through its prints and photographs. Items include architectural plans, posters, cartoons, drawings, and advertising labels. Reference librarians will assist those doing their own research, and they can furnish names of freelance picture researchers for individuals who cannot get to the Library.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Public Lands Photos
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
Thousands of black and white photographs and color slides are available, including forestry, realty, minerals, and range subjects.
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* Smithsonian Collection Slides and Photographs
Photographic Services
Smithsonian Institution
14th and Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1487
Slides, transparencies, and prints (black and white and color) are available of photographs in the Smithsonian's collections. You can also order their seven slide series on a variety of topics, and most include a booklet and cassette tape. For a slide series catalog or ordering information, contact Photographic Services.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Slide Lending Series on Art
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6100
The National Gallery maintains a lending slide collection of over 50,000 images, which are loaned to the public free of charge. There is no list of the slide lending collection, but selections for National Gallery objects can be made from Gallery catalogs. Up to 50 slides can be borrowed at one time and may be kept for a period of two weeks. The slide library is open to the public.
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Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Six Million Still Pictures
Still Pictures Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 18N
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5455
There are approximately six million still pictures in the Archives, including posters and photographs of artwork. Among the photographers represented in the Archives holdings are Matthew Brady, Carleton Watkins, William Henry Jackson, and Ansel Adams. There are leaflets which describe available selected photographs and slides in a variety of areas. Copies of still photographs are available as copy negatives and color and black-and-white prints and slides. Contact the office for information about photographs and a current price list.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Sound Recordings of Poetry and Other Literature
Motion Picture, Broadcasting,
and Recorded Sound Division
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5840
The Library of Congress offers copies of some of its poetry and literature holdings for sale in disc form. Contact this office for information on what's available, along with prices.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Space Photographs
Customer Services
Earth Resources Observation System Data Center (EROS)
U.S. Geological Survey
Sioux Falls, SD 57198 (605) 594-6546
The EROS Data Center maintains photographs from many of the space missions, including those of the space shuttle, Apollo, and Gemini. Contact the center directly for information concerning specific topics.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* TV and Radio Production Funding
Humanities Projects in Media
Division of General Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 420
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8278
The Humanities Projects in Media supports the planning, writing, or production of television and radio programs in the humanities, which are intended for general audiences. Awards are made for both adult and children's programming. The collaboration of scholars in the humanities with experienced writers, producers, and directors is required.Non-profit institutions, organizations and groups, including public television and radio stations may apply for grants.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Washington Architecture Photographs
United States Commission of Fine Arts
441 F St., Suite 312
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 504-2200
CFA maintains a file of photographs of past and present Washington, DC, architectural projects which involve the CFA. Reproductions are available to the public for a processing fee upon written request. Call this office for information on what photographs are available in their files.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
* Worldwide Film and Video Collection
Human Studies Film Archives
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3349
This Archives was established to collect and preserve motion picture film and video recordings of Western and nonwestern cultures. The growing collection consists of over three million feet of ethnographic film and video records of diverse cultures from every major geographical region in the world. Access to the holdings is available though SIBIS. The HSFA performs a full range of archival functions, including locating and collecting ethnographic footage, conducting film preservation work, refining techniques for storing and maintaining archival film collections, and developing a system for cataloging ethnographic film and video materials. The HSFA sponsors public screenings and lectures, and serves as a national clearinghouse for information about ethnographic film. Researchers must make appointments forty-eight hours in advance.
Film, Photography, and Media Arts
Money for the Arts
The following is a description of money programs available to artists and other interested parties from the federal government. The information is taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the reference number listed in this Catalog. Contact the office listed below the title for more information about any of these programs.
hese programs.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts-Design Arts 45.001
Director, Design Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5437
To promote excellence in design by funding activities in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, historic preservation, planning, interior design, graphic design, industrial design and fashion design. Types of assistance: grants, direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,200,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts-Dance 45.002
Dance Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5435
The Dance Program provides support for professional choreographers, dance companies, and organizations that present or serve dance. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,152,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Arts in Education 45.003
Dr. Warren Newman, Arts in Education Program
Room 602, National Endowment for the Arts
The Nancy Hanks Center
1100 Penn. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5797
To encourage state and local arts agencies to develop long-term strategies in assisting appropriate state and local education authorities to establish the arts as basic in education. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~600,000.
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Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Literature 45.004
Director, Literature Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5451
To aid creative writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets, and translators of literary works through fellowships, funding of residencies for writers and support for noncommercial literary magazines and small presses. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Music 45.005
Director, Music Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5445
To support excellence in music performance and creativity and to develop informed audiences for music; throughout the country. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~15,650,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Media Arts: Film/
Radio/Television 45.006
Clara Welsh, Media Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5452
To provide grants in support of projects designed to assist individuals and groups to produce films, radio and video of high aesthetic quality, to exhibit and disseminate media arts. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,100,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - State Programs 45.007
Director, State Program
National Endowment for the Arts
100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5429
To assist state and regional public arts agencies in the development of programs for the encouragement of the arts and artists, and to assist organizations providing services at a national level to state or local arts agencies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~25,526,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Theater 45.008
Director, Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5425
To provide grants to aid professional theater companies and theater artists, national theater service, organizations, professional theater training institutions, and professional theater presenters, including festivals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,750,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Visual Arts 45.009
Director, Visual Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5448
To provide grants to assist visual artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, crafts artists, printmakers, artists specializing in drawing, artists creating books, video artists, performance artists, conceptual artists. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,100,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts-Expansion Arts 45.010
E'Vonne C. Rorie
Expansion Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 682-5443
To provide grants to professionally directed arts organizations of high artistic quality which are deeply rooted in and reflective of the culture of a minority. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,700,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Inter-Arts 45.011
Director, Presenting and Commissioning Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5444
To provide grants for projects that potentially have national or regional impact. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,300,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Museum 45.012
Director, Museum Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
To provide grants in support of American museum's essential activities and the evolving needs of the museum field. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,740,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Challenge Grants 45.013
Challenge and Advancement Grant Programs
Room 617
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5436
To assist on a one-time basis projects designed to have a lasting impact that can help move the nation forward in achieving excellence in the arts, access to, and/or appreciation of such excellence. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,500,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Opera-Musical Theater 45.014
Director, Opera-Musical Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5447
To support excellence in the performance and creation of professional opera and musical theater throughout the Nation. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,517,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Folk Arts 45.015
Director, Folk Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5449
To provide grants to assist, foster, and make publicly available the diverse traditional American folk arts throughout the country. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,100,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Arts Administration Fellows
Program (Fellowship Program) 45.021
Arts Administration Fellows Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5786
To provide a limited number of 13 week fellowships for professionals in arts management and related fields.Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~200,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Advancement Grants 45.022
Challenge and Advancement Grant Programs
Room 617
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Penn. Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5436
To assist arts organizations develop specific strategies to eliminate deficiencies in organizational management practice and to take carefully planned steps toward achievement of long range goals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,300,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Arts - Local Programs (Local
Programs) 45.023
Local Programs, National Endowment for the Arts
Nancy Hawks Center
1100 Penn Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5431
To enhance to the quality and availability of the arts by fostering expansion of public support for the arts at the local level and to strengthen the local arts agency as a mechanism for arts planning, financial support and development and to encourage joint planning for the arts by federal, state, and local art agencies, community leaders, public officials, art organizations, and artists. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,566,000.
Money for the Arts
* Promotion of the Humanities - Humanities Projects in
Media 45.104
Division of General Programs
Humanities Projects in Media
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 420
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8278
To encourage and support radio and television production that advances public understanding and appreciation of the humanities by adults and young people of junior high and high school age. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,084,000.
Money for the Arts
* Arts and Artifacts Indemnity 45.201
Alice M. Wheliham, Indemnity Administrator
Museum Program, National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
To provide for indemnification against loss or damage for eligible art works, artifacts and objects. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money for the Arts
Money for the Humanities
The following is a description of the money programs available to those interested in the humanities. The information is taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the reference number listed in this Catalog. Contact the office listed below the title for more information about any of the programs listed.
the programs listed.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Humanities Projects in
Media 45.104
Division of General Programs
Humanities Projects in Media
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 420
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8278
To encourage and support radio and television production that advances public understanding and appreciation of the humanities by adults and young people of junior high and high school age. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,084,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Public Humanities
Projects 45.113
Public Humanities Projects
Division of General Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 426
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8271
To support humanities projects addressed to out-of-school audiences. All projects must draw upon resources and scholars in the fields of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,330,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Younger Scholars
45.115
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
Younger Scholars Program, Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8643
To support non-credit humanities projects during the summer by college students and advanced high school students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~372,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Summer Seminars for
College Teachers 45.116
Summer Seminars for College Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8463
To provide opportunities for teachers in five, four, and two-year colleges; for scholars employed in libraries, museums, historical associations, and other humanities institution to work during the summer in their areas of interest under the direction of distinguished scholars at institutions with library resources suitable for advanced study and research. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,575,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Summer Stipends
45.121
Division of Fellowships and Seminars, Summer Stipends
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8466
To provide support for individual faculty and staff members at universities and two-year and four-year colleges and for others who have made or have demonstrated promise of making significant contributions to the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~892,000.
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Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Regrants/Centers for
Advanced Study 45.122
Division of Research Programs
Regrants/Centers for Advanced Study, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8210
To support interrelated research in well-defined subject areas at independent centers for advanced study, American research centers overseas, and independent research libraries and museums. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,050,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Reference Materials/
Access 45.124
Reference Materials/Access
Division of Research Programs, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 25006 (202) 606-8570
To fund, wholly or partially, projects which will improve and facilitate scholarly access to significant research resources in order to contribute to greater knowledge and understanding of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,565,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Humanities Projects in
Museums and Historical Organizations 45.125
Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical
Organizations
Division of General Programs, Room 420
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8284
To assist museums, historical organizations, and other similar cultural institutions to plan and implement effective and imaginative programs which use material culture to convey and interpret the humanities to the general public. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,217,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Elementary and
Secondary Education in the Humanities 45.127
Elementary and Secondary Education in the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8377
To increase the effectiveness of humanities teaching in our Nation's elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,100,000.
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Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - State Programs 45.129
Division of State Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 411
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8254
To promote local humanities programming through renewable program grants to humanities councils within each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the purpose of regranting funds to local non-profit organizations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~28,258,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Challenge Grants
45.130
Office of Challenge Grants, Room 429
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8361
To support educational and cultural institutions and organizations in order to increase their financial stability and to sustain or improve the quality of humanities programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 14,228,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Texts/Publication
Subvention 45.132
Division of Research Programs Texts/Publication
Subvention, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8207
To ensure through grants to publishing entities the dissemination of works of scholarly distinction in the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~350,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Interpretive Research/
Humanities, Science and Technology 45.133
Humanities, Science and Technology
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8210
To support humanities research designed to deepen our understanding of science and technology and its role in our culture. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~600,000.
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Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Regrants/Conferences
45.134
Division of Research Programs
Regrants, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8204
To support conferences, symposia and workshops which enable scholars to discuss and advance the current state of research on a particular topic or to consider directions in which research in a given field should move. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~400,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Humanities Projects
in Libraries and Archives 45.137
Division of General Programs
Humanities Projects in Libraries
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 429
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8271
To encourage public understanding o the humanities and an interest in academic and public libraries' humanities resources through thematic programs, exhibitions, publications, and other library activities to stimulate use of the resources. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,727,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Interpretive Research/
Projects 45.140
Interpretive Research/Projects
Division of Research Programs, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8210
To advance important original researching all fields of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,800,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships for
University Teachers 45.142
Fellowships for University Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8466
To provide time for uninterrupted study and research to university teachers, and faculty members of postgraduate professional schools who can make significant contributions to thought and knowledge in the humanities. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,173,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships for College
Teachers and Independent Scholars 45.143
Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent
Scholars
Division of Fellowships and Seminars, Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8466
To provide opportunities for college teachers and independent scholars to pursue independent study and research that will enhance their capacities as teachers, scholars, or interpreters of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,173,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Reference Materials/
Tools 45.145
Division of Research Programs
Reference Materials/Tools, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8358
To fund, wholly or partially projects which create research tools important for scholarly research. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,615,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Texts/Editions 45.146
Division of Research Programs
Texts/Editions, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8207
To fund, wholly or partially, projects that create editions of materials important for scholarly research in the humanities and of interest to general audiences. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,700,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Texts Translations
45.147
Division of Research Programs
Texts/Translations, Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8207
To support translations into English of texts and documents that will make major contributions to research in the humanities and lead to greater public awareness of the traditions and achievements of other cultures. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,100,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Regrants Program/
International Research 45.148
National Endowment for the Humanities
Regrants Program/International Research, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8204
To foster understanding by Americans of the history, culture and traditions of other nations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,950,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Office of
Preservation 45.149
Office of Preservation
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 802
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8570
To fund, wholly or partially, projects which will promote the preservation of research resources (library, archival, and other collections) relating to the humanities in the U.S. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 12,330,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Higher Education in
the Humanities 45.150
Higher Education in the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8380
To assist institutions of higher education in their efforts to improve the teaching of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,100,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Summer Seminars for
School Teachers 45.151
Summer Seminars for School Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8463
To provide opportunities for school teachers to work during the summer under the direction of a distinguished teacher and active scholar at colleges and universities throughout the country, studying seminal works in the humanities in a systematic and thorough way. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,172,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Travel to Collections
(Travel to Collections) 45.152
Division of Fellowships and Seminars/Travel
to Collections, Room 316
National Endowment for the Humanities
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8463
To advance basic research in the humanities by enabling American scholars to travel to use the research collections of libraries, archives, museums, or other research repositories to consult research materials which are of fundamental importance for the progress of scholarly work. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~99,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Regrants Program/
Selected Areas 45.153
National Endowment for the Humanities
Regrants Program/International Research, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8204
To award funds that will be regranted through fellowships and grants-in-aid to support individual American scholars pursuing research in all fields of the humanities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~145,000.
Money for the Humanities
* NEH/Reader's Digest Teacher Scholar Program
45.154
Elementary and Secondary Education in the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8377
To increase the effectiveness of humanities teaching in our nation's elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,500,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Dissertations
Dissertation Grants
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8463
To offer support for doctoral candidates in the writing of their dissertations in the humanities. All requirements for a Ph.D must be completed except for their dissertation. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $987,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Study Grants for College
and University
Teachers
Division of Fellowships and Seminars
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 316
Washington, DC 20506 (202)606-8463
To encourage college and university teachers with a heavy teaching responsibilities to undertake independent study to increase their knowledge, enrich understanding of the humanities and to pursue projects that will inform their teaching. Types of assistance: grants. Estimated annual funds available: $297,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Promotion of the Humanities - Special Opportunity in
Foreign Language
Education
Division of Education Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8373
To improve and strengthen foreign language education in the nation's schools, colleges and universities. All foreign language application with attention directed to less commonly taught languages as Russian, Arabic, Japanese and Chinese. Types of assistance: grants. Estimated annual funds available: $3,417,000.
Money for the Humanities
* Institute of Museum Services 45.301
Institute of Museum Services
1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Room 510
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8536
To support the efforts of museums to conserve the nation's historic, scientific and cultural heritage. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 27,000,000.
Money for the Humanities
* National Historical Publications and Records
Grants 89.003
National Archives and Records Administration
National Historical Publications and Records
Commission
National Archives Bldg.
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5600
To carry out the National Historical Documents Program which will help preserve important historical documents. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,339,000.
Money for the Humanities
Historians, Scholars and Writers
In addition to source documents and other materials available to researchers, courses in historical editing and works of archivists are included in the listings below. The section, "Money for the Humanities," in this chapter identifies additional funding and scholarship opportunities.
d scholarship opportunities.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Advertising Labels, Cartoons, Posters, Prints Archives
Prints and Photographs Division
Library of Congress, LM 337
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-6394
More than 10 million items in the Library of Congress chronicle American life and society from its earliest days to the present through its prints and photographs. Items include architectural plans, posters, cartoons, drawings, and advertising labels. Reference librarians will assist those doing their own research, and they can furnish names of freelance picture researchers for individuals who cannot get to the Library.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Air and Space History Archives
Archives
National Air and Space Museum
7th St. and Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 357-3133
The National Air and Space Archives assembles and preserves documentary materials that chronicle the history and development of aerospace technology and exploration. Collection-level descriptions are available to researchers through SIBIS and will also be available soon in a published preliminary guide. The Archives also includes the U.S. Air Force Pre-1954 Still Photograph Collection and videodisc viewing facilities. Direct mail to: Smithsonian Institution, MRC 3222, Washington, DC 20506.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Alexander Graham Bell and History of
American Science
Joseph Henry Papers
Arts and Industries Building, 2188
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2787
The Joseph Henry Papers conducts research on the life of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the early history of the Smithsonian, and the development of American science during the mid-nineteenth century. It has over ninety thousand manuscripts, as well as research aids and reference guides. In addition, the Joseph Henry Papers curates the Bell-Henry Library, which contains the scientific library of Alexander Graham Bell and the personal library of Henry. Appointments should be made in advance.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* American Civilization Studies
American Studies Program
Barney Studio House
Smithsonian Institution.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 673-4872
This office conducts a program in the material aspects of American civilization for graduate students enrolled in cooperating Universities. Interested students should apply to the American Studies department of the George Washington University or the University of Maryland, or the Office of American Studies.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* American Ethnology Archive of Historical Manuscripts
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1986
The NAA holds the Bureau of American Ethnology's collection of historical manuscripts that relates to the linguistics, ethnology, archeology, physical anthropology, and history of North American Natives. It also has the administrative records of the Department of Anthropology. The photograph collection incorporates 150,000 original negatives and prints made by photographers who worked with American Indian subjects. Other pictorial materials are available through SIBIS.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* American History and Advertising History Archives
National Museum of American History
12th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3270
The Archives Center provides research materials for museum staff, scholars, students, writers and other researchers. The collections are organized in four areas: Manuscripts (personal papers and records of businesses and other organizations); Advertising history; Historical photographs; and Films, audiotapes, and videotapes covering a number of subject areas. Holdings are described through SIBIS. Researchers are urged to call in advance.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* American History Branch Library
National Museum of American History
Room 5016
12th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2414
The Library houses a collection of 165,000 volumes of book and bound journals on engineering, transportation, military history, science, applied science, decorative arts, and domestic and community life in addition to American history and the history of science and technology. They have special collections of trade literature and materials about world fairs. The Library is open to the public by appointment.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* American Portraits Research Center
National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2578
The Catalog of American Portraits, administered by the National Portrait Gallery, is a national reference center whose files contain photographs and documentation for more than eighty thousand likenesses of historically important Americans. Arranged alphabetically by subject, the files are extensively cross-referenced by artist. A continuing Automated National Portrait Survey has made its holdings more readily accessible to researchers. Computerized indices by subject, artist, occupation, location, and medium make the catalog a valuable resource.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Anthropology, Archeology, Bibliography and
Other Interpretative Research Funding
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8200
The purpose of this Program is to support scholarly research and interpretation that will advance knowledge and deepen or broaden understanding of major topics in the humanities. Projects supported in this program include biographies, research in various humanities disciplines, cultural anthropology, and archeology.
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* Archeological Assistance
Archeological Assistance Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-4101
This division of NPS provides technical assistance to federal and state agencies on the identification, evaluation, and preservation of archeological properties. AAD is developing a series of technical publications, including Archeological Assistance Program Technical Briefs. The National Archeological Database is maintained, along with other archeological clearinghouses.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Architectural Drawings and Cartographic Archives
Cartographic and Architectural Branch
Non-Textual Division
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (703) 756-6700
The Cartographic and Architectural Branch has over 11 million maps, charts, aerial photographs, architectural drawings, patents, and ship plans, which constitute one of the world's largest accumulations of such documents. The Branch holds architectural and engineering drawings created by civilian and military agencies. All the holdings can be examined in the research room at 841 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reproductions can be furnished for a fee.
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* Architecture in the National Parks
Park Historic Architecture Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW, Suite 360
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8146
Activities related to the preservation of historic and prehistoric structures and cultural landscapes within the National Park System are administered by this office. A List of Classified Structures is maintained, which is an inventory of all historic and prehistoric structures in the System. A bibliography of Cultural Resources Management is also administered, listing all reports that address cultural resources in the Park System.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Archives Center
National Museum of American History
12th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3270
The Archives Center provides research materials for museum staff, scholars, students, writers and other researchers. The collections are organized in four areas: Manuscripts (personal papers and records of businesses and other organizations); Advertising history; Historical photographs; and Films, audiotapes, and videotapes covering a number of subject areas. Holdings are described through SIBIS. Researchers are urged to call in advance.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Book Promotion Overseas of American Authors
Book Programs Division
Office of Cultural Centers and Resources
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 320
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4896
USIA helps in the translation, publication, and promotion of American books overseas. The Promotion Branch organizes traveling book exhibits and supports an American presence at international book fairs. The Field Operations Branch supports the translation and publication of a broad range of titles, mostly in the social sciences and humanities.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Comic Books and Cartoon History
Smithsonian Books and Recordings
P.O. Box 2061
Colchester, VT 05449-2061 (800) 927-7377
A Smithsonian Book of Comic-Book Comics ($21.96 non-member, $19.95 member) is the definitive collection from the Golden Age of 1938-1955. A Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics ($29.97 non-member, 27.96 member) brings you more than 750 comic sequences from 1896 to the present day. For Smithsonian Magazine membership information please call 1-800-533-7901.
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* Continental Congress and Other Diplomatic Papers
Civil Reference Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 11
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5395
The Civil Reference Branch holds the records of all government civilian agencies, including records of the Continental Congress and other diplomatic records.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Creative Writers Publishing Grants
Literature Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 723
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5451
The Literature Program assists individual creative writers and literature translators, encourages wider audiences for contemporary literature, and assists non-profit literary organizations. Fellowships enable writers and translators to set aside time for writing and research. Publishing grants provide assistance to literary magazines, small presses, and various distribution projects. Grants are also available to support residencies for writers to allow them to interact with their public. Literary centers may request funds but must offer a regular format of readings, workshops, and technical assistance for writers. Grants can be made to individuals or to non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Declassified Government Documents
Records Declassification Division
Office of the National Archives
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 18W
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5345
This office performs systematic review and research-initiated review of security-classified records using guidelines prepared by federal agencies having jurisdiction over the information. These guidelines provide the National Archives with the authority to systematically review and declassify most records more than 30 years old. With research-initiated review, requests are submitted under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. The Archives then refers the classified document to the responsible agency for possible release.
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* Decorative and Interior Arts Research Center
Doris and Henry Dreyfuss Study Center and Library
Cooper-Hewitt Museum
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design
2 East 91st St. 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10128 (212) 860-6887
The Study Center and Library serve as a resource for scholars, researchers, designers, and students for the study of design. The library contains fifty thousand volumes, with specialized holdings in decorative arts, textiles, and needlework, wallcoverings, architecture, pattern and ornament, landscape design, industrial design, interior design, theater design, and graphic design. Researchers are asked to call or write in advance. Photographs may be ordered through the museum's Photographic Services Department.
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* Every Book Published Since 1454
Catalog Management and Publications Division
LA 2004
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5965
The National Union Catalog lists the world's books published since 1454 and held in approximately 1,100 North American libraries and other union catalogs that record the location of books in Slavic, Hebraic, Japanese, and Chinese languages (if Romanizad). The catalog is produced on microfiche, and many libraries have it.
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* Federal Government's Watchdog History
Information Handling and Support Facilities
General Accounting Office
P.O. Box 6015
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (202) 275-6241
The free book, GAO: An Administrative History 1966-1981, describes the role and operations of the GAO, and its evolution over the past fifteen years. The activities of the GAO offices and divisions are detailed, and their functions and accomplishments are described.
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* Fellowship Program for Researchers and Scholars
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2763
The Center conducts a fellowship program for advanced research, and awards 40 residential fellowships annually in an international competition to individuals with outstanding project proposals representing the entire range of scholarship, with strong emphasis on the humanities and social sciences. Where appropriate, Fellows may be associated with one of the Center's eight programs: the American Society and Politics Program; the Asia Program; the East European Program; the History, Culture, and Society Program; the International Security Studies Program; the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies; the Latin American Program; or the West European Program. The Center sponsors an extensive series of meetings, information discussions, and formal colloquia on special topics. They also publish the Wilson Quarterly.
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* Folk Culture Archive
American Folklife Center
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-6590
This Center collects and maintains archives, conducts scholarly research, and coordinates the development of field projects, performances, exhibitions, festivals, workshops, publications, and audiovisual programs on American folklife. Folk Life Center News is a free quarterly newsletter on folklife activities and programs. The Center maintains and administers an extensive collection of folk music, folk culture, ethnomusicology, and grass-roots oral history--both American and international--in published and unpublished forms. The Archive houses more than 30,000 hours of folk-related recordings, manuscripts, and raw materials. The Archive Reading Room, (202) 707-5510, contains more than 4,000 books and periodicals, plus unpublished theses, and dissertations, field notes, and many textual and some musical transcriptions and recordings. A free listing of the Archive's publications is available.
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* Folklife Studies Worldwide
Office of Folklife Programs Archive/
Folkways Records Archive
Office of Folklife Programs
955 L'Enfant Plaza S.W., Suite 2600
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3251
The Office of Folklife Programs Archive contains folkloristic materials generated through research for and documentation of the Festival of American Folklife Studies Monograph/Film Series. These materials document hundreds of folk culture traditions from the United States and forty-five other countries. Researchers should call for an appointment.
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* Fulbright Foreign Exchange Scholarships
Office of Academic Programs
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 234
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-6409
This office develops and runs all academic programs of USIA, including the best-known educational exchange, the Fulbright Scholarship program. About 5,000 Fulbright grants are awarded each year to American students, teachers, and scholars to work abroad and to foreign citizens to teach, study, and conduct research in the U.S. In addition to the Fulbright program, the Academic Exchange Programs Division, (202) 619-4360, of this office administers grants to private agencies conducting complementary programs to the Fulbright academic exchanges, and has responsibilities for foreign research centers, Fulbright commissions, and seminars for foreign Fulbright students. Contact this office for more information and application forms for the Fulbright program.
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* Gettysburg Address and Other Manuscripts
Manuscript Division
LH 101
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5387
More than 40 million pieces of manuscript material are housed in the Manuscript Division, including the letters, diaries, speech drafts (including the copy of the Gettysburg Address), scrapbooks, telegrams, and so forth of influential people. For instance, the Library owns the papers of 23 of the presidents from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge, as well as materials of Clara Barton, Sigmund Freud, and Benjamin Franklin. The Manuscript is open to persons engaged in serious research who present proper identification. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except national holidays).
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* Government Agencies' Significant Records
Office of the National Archives
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 20E
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5575
The Center for Electronic Records administers computer files having enduring value that have been transferred to the National Archives from other federal agencies. A free copy of the Center for Electronic Records Title List (A Partial and Preliminary List of the Datasets in Custody of the National Archives) is available, as is information regarding their reference services and charges.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Government Humanities Grants News
Public Information Office
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 410
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8443
Humanities is a bimonthly magazine published by NEH features articles by nationally known scholars and writers on current humanities topics, listings of recent grants by discipline, calendars of grant application deadlines, guide sections for those who are thinking of applying for an NEH grant, and essays about noteworthy NEH-supported projects. A subscription for $11 per year is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Government Record Management News
Records Administration Information Center
Agency Services Division
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-6000
The Records Administration Information Center is a valuable resource for all records managers. This Center can answer your specific records management questions and direct you to useful publications and other sources of assistance, along with arranging for individual assistance with planning for training, electronic records systems, developing records schedules, and other projects.
Recordfacts Update is published by the Records Administration Information Center to share news about records administration throughout the federal records community. The newsletter provides information on National Archives programs and initiatives, agency records management programs, and available resources. This free publication is directed mostly to federal records managers, but is an excellent resource for any records managers.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Grants for Archival History and Preservation
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 300
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5200
The Commission awards grants to promote a variety of historically-oriented projects, such as archival programs, documentary publications projects, and archival and editorial education. The Publications Program provides grant money for printed and microfilm publications of the papers of famous American diplomats, politicians, reformers, scientists, labor figures, as well as corporate and organizational records. A subsidy program provides grants to non-profit presses to help support publication costs of sponsored editions. The Records Program makes grants to state and local governments, historical societies, archives, libraries, and associations for the preservation, arrangement, and description of historical records. Education programs include an institute to train scholars in documentary editing and fellowships in the fields of documentary editing and archival administration.
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* Guides to Scholarly Sources
Smithsonian Institution Press
c/o Order Dept. 900 (800) 782-4612
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 (717) 794-2148
Produced by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, these guides are designed to be descriptive, evaluative surveys of source materials. Each guide is divided into two parts. Part I examines area collections - libraries; archives and manuscript depositories; art, film, music, and map collections; and data banks. Part II focuses on pertinent activities of Washington-based organizations, public and private. Given for each are its related functions, materials and products. The series includes:
Cartography and Remote Sensing
African Studies
East Asian Studies
South Asian Studies
Southeast Asian Studies
Central and East European Studies
Northwest European Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Russian/Soviet Studies
Film and Video Collections
Audio Resources
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* Handbook of North American Indians
Smithsonian Institution Press
c/o Order Dept 900 (800) 782-4612
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 (717) 794-2148
This twenty-volume encyclopedia summarizes knowledge about all Native peoples north of Mesoamerica, including cultures, languages, history, prehistory, and human biology. This bound series is a standard reference work for anthropologists, historians, students, and the general public. It contains chapters by authorities on each topic, including one on each tribe.
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* Historical Documents Editing Classes
National Historical Publications and
Records Commission
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 607
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5600
The NHPRC Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents is held for two weeks each summer at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Admission is competitive and applicants should hold a Masters degree in American History or American Studies or have equivalent training. Tuition is $250.
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* Historical Grants for Humanities Disciplines Study
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8200
In this category, the Endowment supports research that employs the theories and methods of humanities disciplines to study science, technology, and medicine. Historical studies and studies of the fundamental concerns that lie behind current issues are eligible for funding. An example would be an historian studying the history of the Islamic hospital to better understand the development of Western medicine.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historical Handbook Series Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Historical landmarks are described in the historical handbooks featured in this listing. Sites include Antietam Battlefield, Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Ford's Theater, Glacier Bay, Lincoln Memorial, and Nez Perce National Historical Park in Idaho, among others. Free.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic American Buildings Survey
Historic American Buildings Survey
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 343-9625
The Historic American Buildings Survey has led the approach of preservation through the documentation of historic buildings, and landscape architectural and streetscape recording. Priority is given to those buildings administered by the National Park Service, to nationally significant structures (including National Historic Landmarks), and to historic buildings that are threatened by demolition. Collections of the Survey are accessible to the public in the Library of Congress' Prints and Photographs Division in Room 339 of the James Madison Building, First and Independence, SE, Washington, DC All records can be reproduced.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic American Engineering Record
Historic American Engineering Record
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 343-9625
Historic American Engineering Record was established to document historic engineering, industrial, and technological works throughout the country. It is conducted by the Park Service in cooperation with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Library of Congress. The records take the form of measured drawings, professional photographs, historical reports, technical analyses, and motion pictures. This collection, like the Historic American Building Survey, is also accessible to the public at the Library of Congress' Prints and Photographs Division, Room 339, James Madison Building, First and Independence Ave., SE, Washington, DC.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic Landmarks
The National Historic Landmarks Program
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8167
Under the National Historic Landmarks Program, historic sites are identified for their national significance. Sites and structures found nationally significant by the Secretary are eligible for designation as National Historic Landmarks and are included in the National Register and listed monthly in the Federal Register. Upon the owner's agreement to adhere to accepted preservation precepts, landmark designation is recognized by the award of a bronze plaque and a certificate.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic Preservation Assistance
Preservation Assistance Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-9573
The Preservation Assistance Division guides Federal and state agencies and the general public in historic preservation project work. Standards and guidelines are established, information on technical preservation is distributed, and training is given on technical preservation approaches and treatments. This office also administers the Preservation Tax Incentives program, the status of National Historic Landmarks, and the Historic Preservation Fund grant-in-aid program.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic Preservation Council
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 809
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 606-8503
Affiliated with the U.S. Department of the Interior, this council advises Congress and the President on matters of historic preservation. The Council is composed of the Secretaries of the Interior, Housing and Urban Development, Commerce, Treasury, Transportation, and Agriculture; the Attorney General; the Administrator of the General Services Administration; the Chairman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation; the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; and 10 non-federal members appointed by the President.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic Preservation Publications
Cultural Resources Programs
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N.Capital St. NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-9596
The Catalog of Historic Preservation Publications is a valuable listing of books on the subject of historic preservation. Books on the actual preservation of old buildings are included, as well as the procedures to follow to register buildings in the National Register. Archeological research, architecture, historic landmarks, and anthropology are also featured subjects.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Historic Sites of the United States
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The GPO bibliography of public buildings, landmarks, and historic Sites of the United States is divided into the categories of historic sites, posters, preservation methods for historic buildings, and descriptions of public buildings. Highlights include a poster of the Statue of Liberty and an historic guide to the White House. Free.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* History of the U.S. Capitol
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Capitol provides a pictorial and narrative history of the U.S. Capitol building and the Congresses that have served there. Included are sections devoted to the Architects of the Capitol, the Speaker of the House, House and Senate Leadership, pages of the U.S. Congress, Congress in international affairs, elected officers of the Senate, a profile of the 100th Congress, women in American politics, and related information. The cost is $10 from the Government Printing office, S/H 052-071-00687-7, but if you contact your congressman's office, you can get a complimentary copy.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Humanities Publication Funding
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8200
This Program provides support for the preparation for publication of texts that promise to make major contributions to the study of the humanities. Support is available for editions of works and documents, for translation of works into English, and for the publication and distribution of scholarly books in all fields of the humanities.
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* Indian Ancestry
Branch of Tribal Enrollment
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3702
Tracing your Indian ancestry requires that you first do basic genealogical research to obtain following information: the names of your Indian ancestors; dates of birth, marriages, and death; where they lived; their brothers and sisters; and very importantly, their tribal affiliations. To verify that your ancestors are on official tribal rolls or censuses, contact the National Archives and Records Administration, Civil Resources Division, 8th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20408, (please do not call). You may also receive assistance from the office above. The requirements of the particular tribe of your Indian ancestors will determine whether you are eligible for membership.
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* Information On Demand
Humanities and Social Services
Library of Congress, LJ 109
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5530
If you need information that is contained in the material in the Library of Congress collections, the reference staff will find it for you and relay it over the phone. If the information you require is too extensive, however, the reference staff will refer you to private researchers who work on a fee basis.
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* International Scholars Exchange Programs
International Activities
3123 S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4282
Handbook on International Research and Exchanges serves as a basic reference document for Smithsonian staff who travel abroad on official business or who engage in international scholarly or museum exchanges. Although directed toward Smithsonian staff, this publication can give others helpful tips for conducting research and exchanges abroad, including visas, research permits and money concerns, and also covers issues surrounding immigration and international visitors.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* International Peace Fellowships
Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace
United States Institute of Peace
1550 M St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-1708 (202) 429-3886
This Program provides fellowships to scholars and leaders in peace to undertake research and other appropriate forms of communication on issues of international peace and the management of international conflict. The Fellowship Program has three levels: Jennings Randolph Distinguished Fellows are individuals whose careers show extraordinary accomplishment concerning questions of international peace; United States Institute of Peace Fellows are individuals also of accomplishment, but of somewhat less eminence; and United States Institute of Peace Scholars are individuals working on doctoral dissertations in the field.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* International Research and Advanced Study Grants
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8200
Grants in the Centers for Advanced Study category support interrelated research efforts at independent research libraries and museums, American research centers overseas, and centers for advanced study. Grants awarded by the centers enable individual scholars to pursue their own research and to participate in the interchange of ideas among the Centers' scholars. Grants in the International Research category provide funds to national organizations and learned societies to enable scholars to pursue research abroad, to attend or participate in international conferences, and to engage in collaborative work with foreign colleagues.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Korean War Data Files
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 20E
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5575
The Center for Electronic Records maintains military data files for all branches of the military and a variety of records on Korean War.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Laws and How They Are Made
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The handbook, How Our Laws Are Made, is designed to enable every citizen to gain a greater understanding of the Federal legislative process. It discusses the various steps of the Federal lawmaking process from the origin of an idea for a legislative proposal through its publication as a statute. It is $2.50 from GPO. S/N 052-071-00893-4.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Library of Congress Reading Rooms
Main Reading Room
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5521
Located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, the main reading room contains material on American history, economics, fiction, language and literature, political science, government documents, and sociology. A reference collection for these materials is also housed there. These reading rooms are not equipped to answer reference questions over the telephone, but will provide information on their collections, hours of operation, and the like.
Social Science (202) 707-5522
Microform (202) 707-5471
Local History and Genealogy (202) 707-5537
Newspapers and Current Periodicals (202) 707-5690
Science (202) 707-5639
Law Library (202) 707-5079
Performing Arts (202) 707-5507
Performing Arts Library at the Kennedy Center (202) 707-6245
Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound (202) 707-5840
Archive of Folk Culture (202) 707-6590
Prints and Photographs (202) 707-6394
Manuscripts (202) 707-5387
Rare Book and Special Collections (202) 707-5434
Geography and Map (202) 707-6277
Hispanic (202) 707-5400
European (202) 707-5858
Asian (202) 707-5428
African and Middle Eastern Division (202) 707-5528
Music (202) 707-5504
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* Literary Works Copyright Entries Catalogs
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following copyright catalogs, which list materials registered only during the period covered by each issue, are available on microfiche only and are sold as individual subscriptions:
Part l: Nondramatic Literary Works (quarterly) $14 per year.
Part 2: Serials and Periodicals (semi-annually) $5 per year.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Literature Translators Funding
Literature Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 723
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5451
The Literature Program assists individual creative writers and literature translators, encourages wider audiences for contemporary literature, and assists non-profit literary organizations. Fellowships enable writers and translators to set aside time for writing and research. Publishing grants provide assistance to literary magazines, small presses, and various distribution projects. Grants are also available to support residencies for writers to allow them to interact with their public. Literary centers may request funds but must offer a regular format of readings, workshops, and technical assistance for writers. Grants can be made to individuals or to non-profit organizations if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Grants range from $2,000 to $50,000.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Manuscript and Archives Repositories
Repositories in the United States
National Historical Publications
and Records Commission
Oryx Press
2214 North Central at Encanto (800) 279-ORYX
Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 265-2651
The Directory of Archives and Manuscripts provides in-depth information on over 4,500 archives and manuscript repositories. Each entry describes contents of holdings, physical size of the collection, dates covered by materials, materials solicited, and bibliographic references to selected guides. This Directory is available for $55.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* Manuscript Preservation Archive
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 802
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8570
Vast numbers of source documents are in danger of destruction due to the disintegration of the paper on which they are written. This program provides support to projects that deal with this problem, such as those that save informational content, improve collection maintenance, and develop preventive care practices. Non-profit institutions and organizations may apply.
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* Minority Research Grants
Fellowships and Grants
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3271
The Smithsonian offers fellowships and internships for research and study in fields which are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution. Both predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships are available, as well as Minority Faculty Fellowships. The length of the term and size of the stipend vary. The Minority and Native American Internship Programs are performed under direct supervision of Smithsonian staff, as tutorial situations.
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* Modern Archives Management Training Course
Office of Public Programs
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 505
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5200
The "Modern Archives Institute: Introduction to Modern Archives Administration," is a two-week archival training course that offers an introduction to archival theory and practice for participants. It is sponsored by the National Archives Trust Fund Board, and includes lectures, discussions, workshops, and visits to the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress and various units of the National Archives. The Institute is offered twice a year.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* National Air and Space Museum Branch Library
National Air and Space Museum
7th and Independence Ave. S.W.
Room 3100
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 357-3133
This library houses more than 30,000 books, 4700 periodical titles, 6,000,000 technical reports, and is enriched by a documentary archival collection which includes 900,000 photographs, drawings, and other documents. The scope of the collection covers history of aviation and space, flight technology, aerospace industry, biography, lighter-than-air technology and history, rocketry, earth and planetary sciences, and astronomy. The Library is open to the public by appointment.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* National Anthropological Archives
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1986
The NAA holds the Bureau of American Ethnology's collection of historical manuscripts that relates to the linguistics, ethnology, archeology, physical anthropology, and history of North American Natives. It also has the administrative records of the Department of Anthropology. The photograph collection incorporates 150,000 original negatives and prints made by photographers who worked with American Indian subjects. Other pictorial materials are available through SIBIS.
Historians, Scholars and Writers
* National Archives Conferences and Workshops
Office of Public Affairs
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5525
A free, monthly Calendar of Events is available which includes information on free films and lectures, as well as information on workshops, exhibitions, and tours.
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* National Archives Posters and Publications
Publications Sales
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 724-0086
There are several brochures which list publications available from the National Archives and Records Administration. Select List of Publications of the National Archives and Records Administration includes publications of several finding aids to records held by NARA that are currently in print. Also included are professional archival papers and books, and other materials of interest to researchers. Publications from the National Archives includes guide and indices to collections in specific areas and publications that will be useful to archivists, historians and researchers, as well as general-interest books concerning U.S. history of the National Archives. Celebrating the Constitution booklet describes more than 50 publications, gifts, and audiovisual programs that relate to the Constitution. Full-Color High Quality Posters from Your National Archives illustrates 29 popular historical and contemporary posters and postcards.
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* National Register of Historic Places
Interagency Resources Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-9500
The National Register of Historic Places is administered by the Interagency Resources Division of NPS. Along with the Preservation Assistance Division, this office administers the Historic Preservation Fund grants-in-aid to states and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Technical workshops and other assistance is provided on preservation planning, and a database of historic information is maintained.
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* Native Americans and Other Minorities Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The publications describing the Native American Indian are listed in this bibliography. Also included are a selection of books discussing the Black, Hispanic, and other minority populations. Free.
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* Native American Indian Publications
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 343-1711
The following is a listing of free publications from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Public Affairs office. Due to the limited supply and small staff only one copy of each publication may be requested.
Booklists:
Book List for Young Readers
General Reading List for Adults
Languages
Legends and Myths
Music
Religions and Ceremonials
Wars and Local Disturbances
Origin
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* Natural History Library
Natural History Library
10th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4696
This library houses 330,000 books and bound journals and receives 1,963 journal subscriptions. The library consists of a main location and several subject-based locations. Topics covered include biology, geology, paleontology, ecology, anthropology, botany, entomology, and mineral sciences. Call to make an appointment or for information on the location of the subject-based libraries.
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* National Registry of Natural Landmarks
National Registry Branch
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-9536
The Park Service conducts natural region studies to identify areas that are of potential national significance. These areas are then studied in the field by scientists. Natural areas considered of national significance are cited by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for recognition as Registered Natural Landmarks. The owner may apply for a certificate and bronze plaque designating the site.
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* Newspapers and Periodicals From Around the World
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5650
Hundreds of different newspapers and periodicals from all fifty states and countries around the world are available on microfilm for $30 for domestic and $35 for foreign publications. Subscriptions are available or single issues can be ordered. Orders must be prepaid or charged to a standing account at the Library of Congress.
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* North American Indian Handbook
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Handbook of North American Indians is the first to be published of a set of volumes that will give a summary of the prehistory, history, and cultures of the native peoples of America who lived north of central Mexico.
The office also administers a Special Foreign Currency Program, a nationally competitive grants program for research carried out by U.S. institutions in countries where the United States owns local currencies deemed by the Treasury Department to be in excess of normal U.S. needs. Write or call for more information or applications.
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* Overseas Tour for Scholars
American Participants (AmParts)
Office of Program Coordination and Development
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 550
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4720
AmParts are experts in a field--usually economics, international affairs, literature, the arts, U.S. political and social processes, sports, science, or technology--sent abroad by USIA to meet with groups or individual professional counterparts. Recruited on the basis of requests of USIA staff in other countries, AmParts often engage in informal lecture/discussions with small groups, grant media interviews, or speak before larger audiences. Those interested in the American Participant program are invited to submit a brief letter indicating times of availability, along with a curriculum vitae and at least two lecture topics with brief talking points. A free brochure on the program is available from this office.
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* Peace and International Relations Research Studies
United States Institute of Peace
1550 M St. N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005-1708 (202) 457-1700
The Institute of Peace designs and directs research and studies projects carried out through a process which includes the production of working papers on selected topics and their discussion by experts in public session. Working-group projects proceed through four or more public sessions involving a core group of experts. Studies are conceived on the same scale, but with a changing cast of experts. Public workshops are three-hour, monthly events designed for group discussion around a discrete topic of current concern.
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* Peale Family Papers (1735-1885)
Peale Family Papers
National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2565
The Peale Family Papers is a project that carries on research in eighteenth and early nineteenth century art and cultural history, with particular attention to Maryland and Philadelphia from 1735 to 1885. The project's files contain documents, correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, writings, secondary literature and some photographs of Charles Wilson Peale, his children and his relatives. The files may be consulted by appointment.
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* Political Science Fellowships
United States Institute of Peace
1550 M St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 457-1700
The Grants Program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, official public institutions, and individuals to fund projects on various themes and topics of interest. Past projects have included the role of third-party negotiators in the resolution of regional conflicts, religious and ethical questions in war and peace, and the use of non-violent sanctions in confronting political violence. Call or write for more information regarding grant application procedures.
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* Preservation of Library Materials
National Preservation Program Office
Library of Congress, LMG 21
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-1840
The Preservation Office is involved in a constant race against time to preserve its millions of items from disintegration. Newspapers are immediately microfilmed, motion pictures are rushed to refrigerated vaults, manuscripts are put in fumigating vaults, and maps are encased in polyester envelopes. But the main problem for preservationists is acid and its affect on paper. Recently the Library's chemists developed a technique whereby wood pulp books are placed in huge vacuum tanks which are flooded with diethyl zinc gas, thus deacidifying them for another hundred years. Research continues on longstanding preservation problems. A series of leaflets on various preservation and conservation topics is available from the office.
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* Presidential Documents and Public Papers
Office of the Federal Register
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 8401
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 523-5230
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents is published each week and contains all of the President's statements, nominations, acts he approves, weekly schedules, transcripts of speeches; basically all of his actions. A subscription for $58 a year is available by contacting the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 20402; (202) 783-3238.
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* Presidential Papers
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following volumes are part of Public Papers of the Presidents, a series containing documents from certain periods of the Presidency. Public messages, nominations, appointments, Executive orders, speeches, and statements of the President as issued by the Press Secretary can be found within these volumes. The volumes available from GPO include the following:
Ronald Reagan, 1983, Book I, $31
Ronald Reagan, 1983, Book II, $32
Ronald Reagan, 1984, Book I, $36
Ronald Reagan, 1984, Book II, $36
Ronald Reagan, 1985, Book I, $34
Ronald Reagan, 1985, Book II, $30
Ronald Reagan, 1986, Book I, $37
Ronald Reagan, 1986, Book II, $35
Ronald Reagan, 1987, Book I, $33
Ronald Reagan, 1987, Book II, $35
Ronald Reagan, 1988, Book I, $39
Ronald Reagan, 1988-89, Book II, $38 Book II
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* Presidential Libraries
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 104
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5700
Through the Presidential Libraries, which are located on sites selected by the presidents and built with private funds, the National Archives preserves and makes available for use the Presidential records and personal papers that document the actions of a particular president's administration. In addition to providing reference services on Presidential documents, each library prepares documentary and descriptive publications and operates a museum to exhibit documents, historic objects, and other memorabilia of interest to the public. Each library provides research grants to scholars and graduate students for the encouragement of research in Presidential libraries' holdings and of publication or works based on such research. Public programs of the libraries include conferences, lectures, films, tours, commemorative events, and seminars. For further information, contact the Presidential library of your choice.
Herbert Hoover Library, West Branch, IA, 52358, (319) 643-5301
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, (914) 229-8114
Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, MO, 64050; (816) 833-1400
Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS, 67410; (913) 263-4751
John F. Kennedy Library, Boston, MA, 02125; (617) 929-4577
Lyndon B. Johnson Library, Austin, TX, 78705; (512) 482-5137
Gerald R. Ford Library, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109; (313) 668-2218
Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504; (616) 456-2675
Jimmy Carter Library, Atlanta, GA, 30307; (404) 331-3942
Ronald Reagan Library, Simi Valley, CA; (805) 522-8511
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* Private Library Space for Researchers
Research Facilities Section
General Reading Rooms
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5211
For increased convenience, full-time scholars and researchers may apply for study desks in semi-private areas within the Library of Congress.
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* Reproductions and Help for Researchers
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 205
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5403
Staff members provide reference service on records by responding in person, over the telephone, and in writing to requests for information from or about records, making original records available to researchers in research rooms, providing researchers with copies of records for a fee, and preparing microform publications of heavily used series of records. The Reference Services Branch refers requests to the branch in the National Archives that has custody of the relevant records. Ordering Reproductions From the National Archives is a helpful brochure which outlines the information needed to fill your request. Contact the References Services Branch for more information.
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* Regional Archive Centers Nationwide
Regional Archives System
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5510
This periodic newsletter includes information regarding activities at the various regional archives centers, including workshops, exhibits, publications, and networking information.
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* Smithsonian Archives Guide
Smithsonian Archives
Smithsonian Institution
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1420
This free Guide to Smithsonian Archives is a reference resource to the holdings of the Archives, giving a detailed listing of the records, papers, and projects the Archives has, as well as information regarding their use.
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* Smithsonian Institution Library Services
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2139
The libraries of the Smithsonian Institution include approximately 950,000 volumes, with strengths in natural history, museology, history of science, and the humanities. Inquiries on special subjects or special collections should be addressed to the appropriate branch library or to the Central Reference and Loan.
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* State Historical Records
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 607
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5600
The governor of each state appoints a State Historical Records Coordinator, who is in charge of either the state archival agency of the state-funded historical agency. The governor also appoints a State Historical Records Advisory Board, which is the central advisory body for state projects and records planning. The Board makes funding recommendations to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission concerning records grant applications from institutions and organizations in the state. The Board may also undertake projects and studies of its own, solicit or develop proposals for Commission-funded projects, and review the progress of State Category Grants funded by the Commission. The grants fund projects for the preservation, arrangement, and description of historical records.
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* Status of Presidential Documents
Executive Clerks Office
The White House
Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-2226
The Executive Clerks Office reviews, processes, and records all documents signed by the President. To find out the status of any official Presidential proclamation, Executive order, nomination, appointment or legislation, contact the office above.
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* Telephone Reference Service at
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5522
This service provides information to callers about the collections within the Library of Congress and how they can be used. In planning your research, remember that the Library of Congress is the library of last resort--all other inter-library loan avenues must be exhausted before you may borrow a book from the Library of Congress. Always begin your research with your local library.
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* Thomas Jefferson's Library and Other
Rare Books Collection
Rare Book and Special Collections Division
Library of Congress, LJ 256
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5434
The Rare Books Division contains about 300,000 volumes and 200,000 pamphlets, broadsides, theater playbills, title pages, manuscripts, posters, and photographs. The collection includes documents of the first fourteen congresses of the United States, the personal libraries of Thomas Jefferson and Harry Houdini, incunabula; miniature books and dime novels, and the Russian Imperial collection. The division has its own central card catalog plus special card files that describe individual collections or special aspects of books from many collections.
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* Vice-Presidential Papers
Office of Presidential Libraries
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 104
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5700
Vice-Presidential records are subject to the same provisions as Presidential records and become property of the United States Government.
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* Vietnam War Records
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 20E
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 523-3267
The Center has records created between 1954 and 1975 by U.S. Army- Vietnam, U.S. Military Assistance Command-Thailand, and U.S. Military Assistance Command-Vietnam. Together they constitute the central documentary record on the war in Southeast Asia. They have divisional and brigade records, as well as records of combat units, which include those performing infantry, armor, aviation, artillery, and calvary functions, and those support units performing engineering signal, maintenance, and medical functions.
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* Visual Arts Fellowships
National Gallery of Art
Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6480
The Center has a four-part program of fellowships, meetings, publications, and research in the field of visual arts. The Center offers a series of discussions, symposia, and lectures. Nine pre-doctoral fellowships are available for productive scholarly work in the history of art, architecture, and urban form, as well as senior fellowships and visiting senior fellowships for post-doctoral studies. Center 8 is a publication which contains research reports by members of the Center, as well as a record of the activities of the Center. The Center also publishes an annual listing of research in the history of art sponsored by a number of granting institutions.
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* Washington DC Historic Street Plans
Public Information Office
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
1311 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 1220 North
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 724-9059
The following publications are available:
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, Annual Report, 1988
The Pennsylvania Avenue Plan, 1974
Amendments to the Pennsylvania Avenue Plan
The Avenue Report (a quarterly newsletter)
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* Weekly Presidential Documents
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, compiles transcripts of the President's news conferences, messages to Congress, public speeches and statements, and other presidential materials released by the White House. The Compilation carries a Monthly Dateline and covers materials released during the preceding week. Each issue carries an index of contents and a cumulative index to prior issues. Separate indexes are published quarterly, semiannually, and annually. Other finding aids include lists of laws approved by the President and of nominations submitted to the Senate, and a checklist of White House releases. Subscriptions are $58 per year S/N-769-007-00000-8, and single copies are $2.
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* White House Publications Listing
National Tech Information Service
5185 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4650
Publications of the Executive Office of the President is listing of the documents issued from EOP, including where to obtain them. Contact the office above to get your free copy.
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* White House Watergate Tapes and Transcripts
Nixon Presidential Materials Project
Office of Presidential Libraries
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (703) 756-6498
The White House Watergate tapes are available for public listening and consist of 31 conversations that were played to the juries as evidence in United States v. John B. Connally and United States v. John D. Ehrlichman, Harry R. Haldeman, Robert Mardian, John N. Mitchell, and Kenneth W. Parkinson. This is a total of 12
hours of conversation. You can order transcripts of the conversations for a small fee, and can make an appointment to listen to the tapes at the Archives Annex at 845 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia. The remaining White House tapes are currently undergoing archival processing.
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* World War II Military Data Files
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 20E
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5565
The Center for Electronic Records maintains military data files for all branches of the military and a variety of records from World War II.
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* World War II Nazi Records
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 8N
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5383
This office holds all the records of the German Army that were captured during World War II, and can direct you to guides to the collection.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
The national museums and libraries span geographical and cultural boundaries to allow anyone to tap into arts, ethnography, anthropology, craft, architecture, archeology, history, oral tradition and folklore as well as natural history. The Museological Clearinghouse may serve as a good point of departure to locate the collections and experts in a particular time in history as well as to learn about trends in the museum world. Also refer to the section on Money for the Arts in this chapter which includes federal funding for exhibits and promotion of the arts.
and promotion of the arts.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* African Art National Museum
National Museum of African Art
Smithsonian Institution
950 Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 357-4600 ext.200
The National Museum of African Art is dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and study of traditional arts of sub-Saharan Africa. Included in the collection are sculptures, textiles, jewelry, architectural elements, decorative arts, and utilitarian objects. They have an extensive education program, in addition to gallery lectures, programs for families and films for children. A free calendar of exhibitions and programs is available.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* African Art and Culture Photographic Archives
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4600 ext.280
The Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives is devoted to the collection, preservation, and management of visual resources of sub-Saharan African Art. It conducts picture research and collaborates with art historians, anthropologists, filmmakers, and other interested specialists in the publication and exhibition of its images. In addition, it serves as an international clearinghouse for information about African art and cultural history. The collection is divided into two major categories: art, which includes photographs of art objects in the permanent collection, as well as in public and private collections; and field, which contains images of African life. An overall guide to the collection and a price list are available upon request.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* African Art Library
Smithsonian Institution
950 Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4600 ext.285
The Library maintains a collection of 15,000 books and 280 periodical titles on traditional and contemporary arts of Africa, including sculptural and decorative arts, ethnography, anthropology, craft, architecture, archeology, history, oral tradition and folklore, and African retentions in the New World. The Library is open to the public by appointment.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Afro-American History and Cultures Exhibit
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
Smithsonian Institution
1901 Fort Place S.E.
Washington, DC 20020 (202) 287-3306
This museum presents exhibitions on the history and cultures of Afro-Americans. The Research Department, open for use by scholars, conducts independent studies in the areas of Afro-American history, minority and ethnic studies, and history of Washington, DC. The Education Department develops independent programs and activities to serve the needs and interests of the local school community. These activities include a traveling puppet troupe, teacher workshops and seminars, and a circulating library of children's books for use by teachers.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Air Force Art Collection
Secretary of the Air Force
Art and Museum Branch
The Pentagon, Room 4A120
Washington, DC 20330 (703) 697-6629
The Air Force Museum has available 8 x 10 reproduction photographs of the Air Force art collection. They will accept written requests.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American Art Collections Nationwide
Archives of American Art
Smithsonian Institution
8th and G Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2781
The Archives of American Art publishes a quarterly Journal that contains articles based on its collections and features reports from the regional centers. Separate publications include: The Card Catalog of the Manuscript Collections of the Archives of American Art; Archives of American Art Collection of Exhibition Catalogs; Archives of American Art, A Directory of Resources; and Archives of American Art, A Checklist of the Collection.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American Art Museum
Barney Studio House
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
The house, a curatorial department of the National Museum of American Art, was built by artist Alice Pike Barney in 1902 to be her home, studio and salon. Now being renovated, this unique showplace is filled with paintings by Mrs. Barney and her friends, ornate furniture, oriental rugs and decorative bibelots. It is open by reservation for guided visits, and an annual series of programs is presented in the spirit of the salons given by Mrs. Barney. Closed until further notice.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American Arts and Industries Museum
Discovery Theater
Smithsonian Institution
Arts and Industries Building
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1500
Currently, the Arts and Industries Building houses "1876: A Centennial Exhibition", which recalls the ambiance of the Victorian era by recreating the United States Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. The building also houses the Smithsonian's Discovery Theater, which, from October to June, offers a changing series of live performances designed for young people and their families, including presentations by puppeteers, dancers, actors, mimes, and singers. Hours of operation - 10AM to 4 PM.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American Crafts and Designers
Renwick Gallery
17th and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2531
The Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art exhibits the creative achievements of designers and craftspeople in the United States. The programs include lunchtime films, concerts, and other musical events, lectures and craft demonstrations, and children's programs related to current exhibitions. A free monthly calendar is available.
* American Culture and Folk Art Grants
Folk Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 725
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5449
The Folk Arts Program supports the traditional arts that have grown through time within the many groups that make up the United States. The Program's objectives are to present and enhance this multi-cultural artistic heritage and to make it more available to a wider public audience. The Program offers grants for the presentation and documentation of traditional arts and artists, as well as for supporting the development of state- or regionally-based folk arts programs. Fellowships are given to master folk artists to provide national recognition.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American History Branch Library
National Museum of American History
Room 5016
12th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2414
The Library houses a collection of 165,000 volumes of book and bound journals on engineering, transportation, military history, science, applied science, decorative arts, and domestic and community life in addition to American history and the history of science and technology. They have special collections of trade literature and materials about world fairs. The Library is open to the public by appointment.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American History National Museum
National Museum of American History
Directors Office
Smithsonian Institution
12th Sts. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2510
The museum's mission is to illuminate through collections, exhibitions, research, publications, and educational programs, the entire history of the United States, including the external influences that have helped to shape the national character. From the patent model Eli Whitney's cotton gin to a Ford Model T, objects on display at the Museum embody the nation's scientific, technological, and cultural heritage. Recent major reinstallations treat everyday life in America just after the Revolutionary War, the American Industrial Revolution, and the diverse origins of the American people. You will find exhibits on agriculture, medicine, armed forces history, graphic arts, ceramics, glass, political history, and many other areas. Educational activities are directed toward both children and adults. Musical programs are offered regularly. Demonstration Centers offer participatory educational experiences where visitors may touch and handle objects.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American Painting and Sculpture Databases
Office of Research Support
National Museum of American Art
9th and G Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1626
The Office of Research Support maintains seven research projects totaling over 530,000 art data records and over 250,000 photographic images. Each of the projects uses automation in cataloging information and images, thus providing the user with access to art information and reproductions in a variety of ways. The research databases are: the Inventory of American Paintings Executed before 1914, a computerized index to over 250,000 paintings; the Inventory of American Sculpture, an on-line interactive database accessible through SIBIS, containing information on sculpture and outdoor monuments; the Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalog Index, recording works of art listed in catalogs of art exhibitions held in the U.S. and Canada; the Smithsonian Art Index, which lists drawings, prints, paintings, and sculptures located in Smithsonian scientific, technical, and historical collections; the Permanent Collection Database, comprising over 32,000 objects in the museum's collection; the Peter A. Juley and Son Collection of more than 127,000 photographic negatives documenting American art and artists photographed between 1896 and 1975 by this New York City firm; and the Slide and Photograph Archives, a collection of over 90,000 slides and 200,000 photographs available for study and 20,000 slides available for loan. Please call in advance for an appointment.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* American Portraits Research Center
National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2578
The Catalog of American Portraits, administered by the National Portrait Gallery, is a national reference center whose files contain photographs and documentation for more than eighty thousand likenesses of historically important Americans. Arranged alphabetically by subject, the files are extensively cross-referenced by artist. A continuing Automated National Portrait Survey has made its holdings more readily accessible to researchers. Computerized indices by subject, artist, occupation, location, and medium make the catalog a valuable resource.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Antiques and Historical Design
National Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design
Smithsonian Institution
2 E. 91st St.
New York, NY 10128 (212) 860-6868
The Cooper-Hewitt Museum is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively the study and exhibition of historical and contemporary design. The collection contains textiles, wallpaper, furniture, ceramics, glass, architectural ornaments, metalwork, woodwork, drawings and prints. A joint venture with the Book-of-the-Month Club offers a 15-page series entitled The Smithsonian Illustrated Library of Antiques. A continuing series of handbooks surveying each of the collections now numbers 20 titles. Educational programs offered include lectures, craft workshops, repair clinics, seminars, young people's classes, and performing arts demonstrations.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Archeological Policies for National Parks
Anthropology Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8161
The Anthropology Division of NPS is responsible for developing service-wide archeological and ethnographic program policies, guidelines, and standards. This function is concerned with preservation, protection, and visitor use activities related to the archeological aspects of the cultural resources of the Park System.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Architectural and Engineering Drawings
Cartographic and Architectural Branch
Special Archives Division
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (703) 756-6700
The Cartographic and Architectural Branch has over 11 million maps, charts, aerial photographs, architectural drawings, patents, and ship plans, which constitute one of the world's largest accumulations of such documents. The Branch holds architectural and engineering drawings created by civilian and military agencies. All the holdings can be examined in the research room at 841 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reproductions can be furnished for a fee.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
* Architecture of the U.S. Capitol
The Curator's Office
Architect of the Capitol
The Capitol Building
Room SB15
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-1222
A packet of fact sheets on the various features and artifacts of the Capitol is available free of charge. It includes information on the Statue of Freedom; the tile floor of the Capitol; the history of the old subway transportation system connecting the Capitol and the Russell Office Building; the Rotunda Frieze; the "cornstalk" or "corncob" columns and capitals; the dome; the historic catafalque; Washington's tomb; those who have lain in state in the rotunda; the flags over the east and west central fronts; and the architects and architecture of the Capitol.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Army and Air Force 1.2 Million Photographs
Still Media Records Center
U.S. Dept. of Defense
Bldg. 168, Anacostia Code SMRC
2701 S. Capital St. SW
Washington, DC 20374-5080 (202) 433-2166
This center maintains a collection of over 1.2 million photographs and views on the Air Force and Army from 1954 to the present, and on the Navy and Marine Corps from 1959 to the present. Reprints can be purchased for a nominal fee. Write or call for a general information sheet and current price list.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
* Army Art and Photograph Archive
U.S. Army Center of Military History
Attn: DAMH-HSA
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW (703) 274-8290
Washington, DC 20314 (202) 475-2716
The Center maintains a photographic library and archives of all paintings in the Army art collection. They have a catalog of negatives, and you can order prints for a small fee. Write or call for their free brochure describing their collection.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art Donations and Bequests
Development Department
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6372
The Gallery seeks gifts-in-kind of American and Western European works of art. All donations should be discussed with the Development Department.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art Exhibits for American Embassies
Bureau of Administration
U.S. Department of State
21st and Virginia Ave., NW
Room B-258
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5723
The State Department is responsible for placing original American art in U.S. Embassies. Based on cooperation between the government and the private sector, museums, corporate and private collectors, commercial galleries, and artists donate or lend American art representing all styles, periods, and media. Currently, more than 3,000 works of art valued at more than $35.2 million are being circulated in 123 countries. Write for an information brochure.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art Exhibits Insurance Coverage
Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Museum
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 624
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
This program provides grants for insurance against loss or damage for art works borrowed for international exhibitions. Individuals, non-profit institutions, and government agencies may apply. The art works can be insured for up to $50 million.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art Exhibits in the Halls of Congress
Secretary of the Senate
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3121
Most people tour the Capitol and admire its art work, but miss the works of art throughout all the buildings in the Capitol complex. The Rayburn House Office Building displays a statue of Sam Rayburn. The basement rotunda in the Cannon House Office Building displays a large model of the Capitol. The Hart Senate Office Building has an impressive Alexander Calder sculpture which fills the entire atrium courtyard space. Large, stately, richly detailed caucus rooms are historic places where major public hearings over the past three quarters of a century have taken place. The subway tunnel between the Cannon House Office Building and the Capitol is the site for a display of paintings done by high school artists who enter their works in congressional district competitions sponsored by the Congressional Arts Caucus.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art Exhibits Overseas
Office of Arts America
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 567
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 485-2779
Arts America recruits artists and performers to visit other countries and provides some assistance to artists traveling privately. The USIA sends some 15 large fine arts exhibitions and 25 performing arts groups overseas annually. Panels set up by the National Endowment for the Arts recommends a group of candidates, from which the USIA selects the programs participants. A Speakers Program recruits artists from the fields of literature, film, and the performing arts, on the basis of requests from overseas posts. AculSpecs are American specialists, in one of the plastic or performing arts, who visit a foreign country for two to six weeks with a local host institution for a program of master classes, workshops, and demonstrations. Arts America sponsors about 30 of these programs a year. This office also provides support materials for major fine and performing arts projects; publishes a quarterly list of privately traveling artists; and tries to assist overseas posts in programming these performers.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art History Archive from 18th Century On
Archives of American Art
America Art and Portrait Gallery
8th and F Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2781
The Archives of American Art is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and study of papers and other primary records of the history of the visual arts in America. Its collections, comprising more than eight million items, are the world's largest single source for such information. The collections include correspondence, journals, business papers, and other documentation of artists, dealers, critics, art historians, and art institutions from the eighteenth century to the present. Microfilm copies of many of the collections are available through interlibrary loan. Holdings of the Archives are described in a published card catalog (1980 - ) and on SIBIS. In addition to its headquarters in Washington DC, the Archives of American Art maintains offices in four cities: Boston: (617) 565-8444; Detroit: (313) 226-7544; New York City: (212) 399-5015; and Los Angeles: (818) 405-7847, all of which serve as regional collecting and research centers, and provide microfilm of the collections to researchers. The Archives publishes the Archives of American Art Journal quarterly and sponsors symposia and lectures on art history subjects. Subscription 1 yr. - $35, 2 yr. - $65, 3 yr. - $90, single copy - $10.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art in the Capitol
The Curator's Office
Architect of the Capitol
The Capitol Building
Room SB15
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-1222
The U.S. Capitol is a recognized work of art. The classical architecture and the interior embellishments set the backdrop for the variety and scope of American history and culture. Much of the Capitol's art collection is catalogued in Art in the Capitol, published by the Architect of the Capitol under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
* Arts in Education Initiatives
Arts-In-Education
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 602
Washington, DC 20506 (220) 682-5426
The Arts-In-Education Program is a partnership program through cooperative efforts of the Arts Endowment, state arts and education agencies, local communities, and other organizations. The Program's overall goal is to advance the arts as part of basic education. Grants are awarded to place practicing artists in a variety of educational settings and to support other projects designed to enhance arts education in schools. Arts in Schools Basic Education Grants encourage plans and projects that promote the arts in schools as a basic component of the curriculum in kindergarten through high school.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Art Slides, Films, Video Loan Program
Education Resources Programs
National Gallery of Art
Extension Services
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6273
Color slide programs, films, and videocassettes are loaned at no cost to schools, libraries, community organizations, and individuals across the nation. The programs deal with a wide range of subjects drawn from the Gallery's permanent collections and special exhibitions. A free catalog listing all free-loan Extension Programs is available. For booking a program call (202) 842-6263
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Asia and Near East Art National Collection
Sackler Gallery
Smithsonian Institution
1050 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1924
Opened in 1987, the Sackler Gallery has over 1000 art objects from China, South and Southeast Asia, and the ancient Near East given to the museum by the late Arthur M. Sackler. Future programs at the gallery include major international shows offering both surveys of distinctive traditions and comparative exhibitions showing the art of different centuries, geographic areas, and types of patronage. Most exhibitions will be accompanied by public programs and scholarly symposia. The Sackler has a library and a slide study room which are open to the public. Asian Art is a quarterly journal published by Oxford University Press in association with the Sackler Gallery Scholar's Guides to Washington DC.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Asian and Near Eastern Art Museum
Freer Gallery of Art
Smithsonian Institution
1050 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1924
The Freer Gallery of Art is a museum of Asian and Near Eastern Art from the third millennium B.C. to the early 20th century. It also houses a group of works by late 19th and early 20th century American artists. The building, the original collection, and an endowment fund were the gift of Charles Lang Freer. The 26,800 Art works now in the Freer's Asian and Near Eastern collections include paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, metalwork, and sculpture. The Freer and the Sackler Gallery have joined together to share staff and research facilities, as well as a library housed at the Sackler. The Technical Laboratory conducts research and conservation of objects from the Freer and Sackler collections. It undertakes technical analyses of Asian art, investigates and rectifies conservation problems, and ensures that art works are in stable condition for exhibition. A free public lecture series is held where scholars present illustrated lectures on Asian and Near Eastern Art. The Freer is currently undergoing a major construction and renovation project and will be closed until May 1993.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Attracting Wider Audience to Smithsonian Museums
Wider Audience Development Programs
Arts and Industries Building
Suite 2472
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 786-2403
The role of this Office is to extend the reach of Smithsonian programs to segments of the public that traditionally have been under-represented in the institution's audience. The office helps museums, offices, and bureaus throughout the institution in their outreach efforts. The OCWA systematically ensures participation in minority groups at receptions and special events.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Audiovisual Materials for Art Exhibits
National Gallery of Art
Audiovisual Department
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6565
This office produces multi-image programs which accompany major exhibitions, as well as archival videotaping of exhibitions, special events, and lectures.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Central Museological Clearinghouse
Office of Museum Programs
A and I Building 2235
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3101
This information center and library has a working collection of resources on all aspects of museum operations. The Center, as the only central source of museological information in the United States, also contains evaluation studies, visitor surveys, volunteer manuals, long-range development plans, sample by-laws, and characters and museum collection management records. The Center is open to the public by appointment.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Color Reproductions of National Collection
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6466
The Publications Sales Department offers a large selection of color reproductions and scholarly publications related to the collections, exhibits, and other activities of the Gallery. Additional offerings include books and videocassettes on fine art and architecture, slide sets from the permanent collection, framed and matted reproductions and games. A free color reproductions mail order catalog is available. Mail order # (301) 322-5906.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Conservators and Archacometry Training
Conservation-Analytical Laboratory
Smithsonian Institution
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Rd.
Suitland, MD 20560 (301) 287-3700
The Conservation-Analytical Laboratory engages in research in the conservation, technical study, and analysis of museum objects and related materials. Conservation-related information is made available to museum professionals nationwide and to the general public. In the archacometry program, physical scientists engage in analytical and technical studies of artifacts. The laboratory performs conservation treatments on objects from the Smithsonian collections that present special problems. The conservation training program provides internship training for conservation students and organizes advanced specialist training courses for practicing conservators.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Conservation and Preservation Survey
National Institute for the Conservation
of Cultural Property, Inc (NIC)
3299 K St. NW
Suite 403
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20007 (202) 625-1495
This clearinghouse for museums and conservationists is currently undertaking several projects, including the Conservation Assessment Survey Program, which is designed to help museums organize and weed out their collections; and the Save Outdoor Sculpture (SOS) project, which catalogs, inventories, and ensures that outdoor sculptures are treated properly.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Contemporary and Historical Design
National Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design
Smithsonian Institution
2 E. 91st St.
New York, NY 10128 (212) 860-6868
The Cooper-Hewitt Museum is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively the study and exhibition of historical and contemporary design. The collection contains textiles, wallpaper, furniture, ceramics, glass, architectural ornaments, metalwork, woodwork, drawings and prints. A continuing series of handbooks surveying each of the collections now numbers 20 titles. Educational programs offered include lectures, craft workshops, repair clinics, seminars, young people's classes, and performing arts demonstrations.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Dial-A-Museum
Visitor Information Center
Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Dr., SW
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2020
By calling this number, you will hear a taped telephone message with daily announcements on new exhibits and special events.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Disabled Smithsonian Visitors
Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center
Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2700
A free guide book to the Smithsonian is available for disabled visitors, which includes information on parking, transportation, wheelchair access, bathrooms, and telephones. Sign language and oral interpreter services may be arranged three days in advance. Several museums have large-print brochures available.
Hours 9AM-4PM.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
* Elderly and Disabled Access to the Arts
Office for Special Constituencies
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 605 (202) 682-5532
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5496 TDD
The Office for Special Constituencies assists individuals and organizations in making arts activities accessible to older adults, disabled people, and those in institutions. Contact this Office for assistance and materials, including examples of how other arts groups have made their programs available to special groups, along with model project guidelines.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Endowment for the Arts Grant Application Guide
Public Information Offices
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 617
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5400
The National Endowment for the Arts offers a free publication, the Guide to the National Endowment for the Arts, which outlines its various programs and grants, and provides a calendar of deadlines, as well as application information for the grants. Regional offices and other related agencies are also listed.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Family Art Programs in Washington
National Gallery of Art
Education Division
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6246
Family programs are offered on Saturday mornings for families with children ages 6 to 12. These events usually include a film or special activity and a tour and lasts about 1 1/2 hours. Advance registration is required.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Famous American Portraits
National Portrait Gallery
Publications Office
Smithsonian Institution
8th and G Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2995
The National Portrait Gallery's collection consists of paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and photographs of figures significant to the history of the United States. At any given time, any number of research projects may be in progress on topics in American history, biography, and portraiture. This unique reference facility contains documentation on nearly 70,000 portraits of noted Americans. The Gallery provides a full range of educational services both within the museum and out in the community, including a Speakers' Bureau, a Lunchtime Lectures Series, and "Portraits in Motion" performance series, which presents actors and musicians in readings, concerts, and plays. Education office (202) 357-2920.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Films and Lectures on Art
National Gallery of Art
Adult Programs
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6247
Free films on art, along with feature films, are presented at the Gallery. The Calendar of Events lists the titles and times of the showings. Free lectures are given by distinguished scholars on Sundays. No reservations are needed, but seating is limited. Andrew W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts, a six-lecture series given at the Gallery, encompasses the history, criticisms, and theory of the visual and performing arts. All lectures also are announced in the Gallery's Calendar.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Folklife Crafts and American Traditions
Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies
Smithsonian Institution
955 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 287-3424
Through its annual Festival of American Folklife, the Smithsonian created a program of folklife presentations for the general public for two weeks each summer. The Office also carries on research in folklife traditions, publishes documentary and analytical studies, develops and organizes exhibitions with folklife themes, and cooperates with Universities and other institutions in presentation projects involving traditional craftsman and performing artists.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Folklife Studies Worldwide
Office of Folklife Programs Archive/
Folkways Records Archive
Office of Folklife Programs
955 L'Enfant Plaza S.W., Suite 2600
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3251
The Office of Folklife Programs Archive contains folkloristic materials generated through research for and documentation of the Festival of American Folklife Studies Monograph/Film Series. These materials document hundreds of folk culture traditions from the United States and forty-five other countries. Researchers should call for an appointment.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
* Folkways Musical Recordings Archive
Office of Folklife Programs Archives
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 2600
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3251
The Folkways Records Archive, comprising the Moses and Frances Asch Collection, contains material related to the 2,200 published recordings of Folkways Records. The Folkways collection documents world-wide musical traditions, the spoken words of significant American figures, historical events, and nonmusical sounds of technology and nature. A catalog of the archives holdings is available which includes information on how to purchase recordings of the music.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Smithsonian Institution
7th St. and Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3091
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is devoted to the exhibition, interpretation, and study of modern and contemporary art. The Collection consists of 19th and 20th century sculpture, paintings, prints and drawings. Children's events and a supplementary program of lectures, documentary films, art films, and performing arts are offered. Outreach programs provide on-site classroom preparation, lecture services for adult community groups, and a teachers' workshop course.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Historic Architecture in the National Parks
Park Historic Architecture Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N.Capital St. NW
Suite 360
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8146
Activities related to the preservation of historic and prehistoric structures and cultural landscapes within the National Park System are administered by this office. A List of Classified Structures is maintained, which is an inventory of all historic and prehistoric structures in the System. A bibliography of Cultural Resources Management is also administered, listing all reports that address cultural resources in the Park System.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Humanities Exhibits at Museums and
Historical Organizations Grants
Division of General Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 420
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 606-8284
This Program provides support for the planning and implementation of temporary and permanent exhibitions, historic site interpretations, publications, lectures and other educational programs, which engage the public in a greater appreciation and understanding of the humanities. Grants allow institutions to plan projects that interpret collections and to carry out permanent or temporary projects. Grants can support the cataloguing of a collection to make possible their use in programs on the humanities, as well as allowing for planning of computerized documentation. Self-study grants allow an organization to evaluate its humanities resources and develop long-range plans. Grants can be made to non-profit organizations, including local and state governments, if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Import Controls on Cultural Property
Cultural Property Advisory Committee
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 247
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-6612
This Presidential committee, comprised private citizens who are archaeologists, art dealers, representatives of the museum community, or the general public, advises the deputy USIA director, who determines whether the U.S. should impose import controls on endangered archaeological and ethnological materials at the request of foreign countries. The Cultural Property staff investigates and reports to the committee, and serves as liaison to federal agencies and to the archaeological, art dealer, museum, and preservation communities affected by U.S. actions under the 1983 Cultural Property Act.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Indian Arts and Crafts Development
Indian Arts and Crafts Board
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3773
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board promotes the development of Native Indian arts and crafts so that the artists will achieve economic stability. Three museums are operated by the Board: the Sioux Indian Museum in Rapid City, South Dakota; the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana; and the Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko, Oklahoma. These museums contain historic artifacts of these Indian tribes, but primarily function as contemporary showcases of Indian art. The Board also provides advisory services for Indian artists and craftsmen. To obtain a free Source Directory listing some 250 locations where Indian art can be seen and purchased, contact the office above.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Indian Arts and Crafts Directory
Indian Arts and Crafts Board
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4004
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3773
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board has compiled a source directory of arts and crafts businesses owned and operated by Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts. The free directory lists the name, address, and phone number of each business and the types of products sold. The Indian Arts and Crafts Board's goal is to make the Indian populations more economically independent through their native arts and crafts.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Indian Craft Shops
Indian Craft Shop
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4056
Indian Craft Shop
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
1050 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007 (202) 342-3918
These shops contain Indian crafts that can be purchased by the public. The hours at the Main Building location are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. At the Wisconsin Avenue location, the hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., Sunday.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Indian Museums
Southern Plains Indian Museum
P.O. Box 749
Anadarko, OK 73005 (405) 247-6221
Museum of the Plains Indian
P.O. Box 400
Browning, MT 59417 (406) 338-2230
Sioux Indian Museum
P.O. Box 1504
Rapid City, SD 57709 (605) 348-0557
These three Indian museums are administered by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior. The museums issue free informational pamphlets and brochures about their respective programs and exhibition activities. Contact the museums directly to be placed on their mailing lists.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Indian Publications and Audiovisuals
Indian Arts and Crafts Board
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4004
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3773
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board has compiled a listing of their publications and audiovisuals available to the public. Titles include Contemporary Southern Plains Indian Metalwork, Painted Tipis by Contemporary Plains Indian Artists, Coyote Tales of the Montana Salish, Contemporary Indian Artists - Montana/Wyoming, and Contemporary Southern Plains Indian Painting. Two slide lecture kits are available for purchase at $50 each: Contemporary Indian and Eskimo Crafts of the United States and Contemporary Sioux Painting.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* International Museum Scholars Exchange
International Activities
3123 S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4282
Handbook on International Research and Exchanges serves as a basic reference document for Smithsonian staff who travel abroad on official business or who engage in international scholarly or museum exchanges. Although directed toward Smithsonian staff, this publication can give others helpful tips for conducting research and exchanges abroad, including visas, research permits and money concerns, and also covers issues surrounding immigration and international visitors.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Military Photographic Archives
Still Picture Branch (NNSP)
National Archives Records Administration
Eighth and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 18N
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5455
The archives holds the official photographic collection for the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps dating 1955 back to the founding of the country. Patrons can order photographic reproductions and posters for a small fee. Write or call for a price sheet, a "Select List" of period topics--including The Civil War, World War II, the Old West, the American Revolution, and American Cities--and a catalog entitled War and Conflict.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Artistic Initiative Grants
Museum Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 624
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
The Museum Program is designed to meet the needs of the museum field by providing funding for a variety of projects. The first is Professional Development, where they award grants for formal museum training programs, internships, and apprenticeships, as well as providing fellowships to museum professionals for independent study. The second category is Utilization of Museum Resources, which is designed to help organizations make greater use of museum collections and other resources. Grants help with reinstallation, exhibitions, and collection sharing. Grants can be used to develop related programs and events that enrich these presentations, including the preparation and publication of exhibition catalogs. The Education category provides for educational programs for the community, which can include outside specialists, and the Catalog category supports the cataloging of a permanent museum collection and the publication of materials related to the collection. Special Artistic Initiatives is designed to encourage long-term programming by museums and should include a unifying, thematic framework. The Museum Program helps museums conserve collections by providing grants for planning, conservation, and training. Grants also aid in collection maintenance through solving problems in climate control, security, and storage. Museums are encouraged to purchase works by living American artists, as well as to mount or participate in special exhibitions. Grants can be made to non-profit institutions if such donations qualify as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Some of the grants are matching grants, and the range goes up to $125,000.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Careers and Conservators Audiovisuals
Office of Museum Programs
Smithsonian Institution
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3101
The Audiovisual department of the Office of Museum Programs has forty slide and video programs, covering topics such as museum careers, museum environments, and conservation and preservation. You can view the slides and videotapes at the Office of Museum Programs.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Career Training Grants
National Museum Act
Smithsonian Institution
Arts and Industries Building
900 Jefferson Dr.S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2987
The National Museum Act authorizes the Smithsonian to make grants that would enhance professionalism in museums. Awards are made for training career employees in museum practices, for research on museum-related problems and for projects involving the distribution of technical information. Grants are made to museums, museum-related organizations, academic institutions, and sponsored individuals pursuing careers in conservation practices.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Collections in National Parks
Curatorial Services Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capital St. NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8138
National Park Service museum collections are managed by this branch of NPS. The office's NPS Museum Handbook provides guidelines on the acquisition, documentation, cataloging, conservation, storage, use, and disposition of museum objects. The Automated National Catalog System maintains the centralized records of museum pieces belonging to the Park System.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Conservation Science Center
Museum Support Center Library
Smithsonian Institution
4210 Silver Hill Rd.
Suitland, MD 20746 (301) 287-3666
This library provides information about conservation of materials and museum objects, conservation science, which includes archaeometry, the study of museum environments, and the analysis of materials by such means as X-ray, diffraction, and gas chromatography. This library is open to the public by appointment.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Contracts and Small Business
Office of Procurement Property Management
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3238
This office provides information regarding contract application for services such as supplies, construction, equipment, and research. They can answer questions regarding the application process, and can direct you to offices possibly in need of your services.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum of the U.S. Department of the Interior
Departmental Museum
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW, Room 1240
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4743
The highlights of this museum's exhibit include Native American artifacts and dioramas depicting the history of each of DOI's Bureaus. Of particular interest to children is a collection of fossils and a display of fragments from the moon's surface. The display is oriented to children in the fourth grade and older, but younger children are welcome. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Museum Programs Clearinghouse
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Museum Programs
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W. Room 2235
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3101
The Office of Museum Programs provides professional development training, advisory assistance, and research services to the national and international museum community and the Smithsonian staff through sponsorship of workshops, internships, and professional visitor programs, an audiovisual production and loan program, a museum reference center, a native American training program, and publications. The Audio-visual Program distributions slide-cassette and video-tape programs on conservation, exhibitions, museum education, security, museum careers, and folklife. The Native American Museums Program provides information services and educational opportunities for employees of tribal and urban native American museums and cultural Centers. The Program offers workshops, short-term residencies, technical assistance, publications, and audio-visual materials on museums.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* National Air and Space Museum
Public Affairs Office
Smithsonian Institution
7th St. and Independence Ave. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1552
The National Air and Space Museum was established to memorialize the development of air and space flight, and to collect, display, and preserve aeronautical and space flight artifacts. The 23 galleries contain items ranging from the Wright 1903 Flyer to Apollo 11. The Langley Theater, with a giant screen presentation, shows a variety of films every half hour, as does the Albert Einstein Planetarium. Both charge a small fee. There are live, free presentations concerning the current night sky, and there are monthly sky lectures by staff and guest speakers. A summer concert series is presented on the terrace. The Museum's Education Resource Center provides air-and-space-related materials for teachers. The Office of Education produces three new publications: Discovery, a curriculum package for kindergarten through third grade; 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, a guide for the very young visitor; and Skylines, a quarterly newsletter for educators.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* National American Art Collection
National Museum of American Art
Smithsonian Institution
8th and G Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3095
The National Museum of American Art's collections of American paintings, sculptures, graphics, folk art, and photographs exhibit a broad range of artistic achievement in America from the 18th century to the present. The museum holds extensive public programs which include lectures, symposia, concerts, poetry readings, and other special events. A free calendar of events is available. NMAA conducts extensive research on American Art and has implemented seven discrete research databases totalling over 530,000 records (see Office of Research Support). They also publish a scholarly journal, Smithsonian Studies in American Art, with articles ranging from interviews with artists to discussions of artistry in films.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* National Gallery of Art Extension Services 68.001
Education Resources
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 737-6273
To provide educational material on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions free of charge except for transportation costs, to schools, colleges, and libraries across the nation. Free catalog available. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~698,000.
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Museums and Cultural Resources
* National Gallery Collection Catalogs
Division of Records and Loans
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6234
The Gallery is publishing a systematic catalog of its entire collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and Steiglitz photographs. Twenty-five volumes are planned, and the first volume, Early Netherlandish Paintings, is available now at the Museum for $14.95.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* National Gallery's Permanent Collection Catalog
Museum Shop
National Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian Institution
8th and F Sts. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1447
This book contains photographs of the entire collection of the National Portrait Gallery, including the sculptures. The cost is $24.95 ($3.95 for shipping and handling).
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Native American Internship Opportunities
Fellowships and Grants
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3271
The Smithsonian offers fellowships and internships for research and study in fields which are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution. Both predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships are available, as well as Minority Faculty Fellowships. The length of the term and size of the stipend vary. The Minority and Native American Internship Programs are performed under direct supervision of Smithsonian staff, as tutorial situations.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Natural History Collection: Anthropology to Zoology
Museum of Natural History
Directors Office
Smithsonian Institution
10th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2664
The Museum of Natural History is responsible for the largest natural history collections in the world. The collections are organized into eight major research and curatorial units: the departments of Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineral Sciences, Paleobiology, and Vertebrate Zoology and the Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center. Some of the objects and specimens include minerals and gems, meteoritic geology, sea life, insects, ice age mammals, origins and traditions of Western Civilization, and the splendors of nature. The size of the collection increases by up to a million new specimens annually. The museum conducts research on a wide variety of topics, and more than 2,000 scholars visit the museum each year. A free calendar of events is available outlining programs, symposia, lectures, and films available.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Natural History Library
Natural History Library
10th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-4696
This library houses 330,000 books and bound journals and receives 1,963 journal subscriptions. The library consists of a main location and several subject-based locations. Topics covered include biology, geology, paleontology, ecology, anthropology, botany, entomology, and mineral sciences. Call to make an appointment or for information on the location of the subject-based libraries.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Natural History Museum Education Program
National Museum of Natural History
Office of Education
Room 212, Mail Stop 158
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2747
The museum has an extensive educational school program with film and workshops available at your school or the museum, including museum lesson tours, the Discovery Room, the Naturalist Center, and instructional kits. A catalog of services can be sent to you. The Office also publishes a quarterly calendar of films and events at the Museum.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Numismatic Collection: Coins, Medals, Paper Money
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
12th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1798
The Numismatic Collection contains 900,000 coins, medals, and paper money from ancient times to the present day.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Outdoor Sculpture (SOS) Project
National Institute for the Conservation
of Cultural Property, Inc (NIC)
3299 K St. NW
Suite 403
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20007 (202) 625-1495
This clearinghouse for museums and conservationists is currently undertaking several projects, including the Conservation Assessment Survey Program, which is designed to help museums organize and weed out their collections; and the Save Outdoor Sculpture (SOS) project, which catalogs, inventories, and ensures that outdoor sculptures are treated properly.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Post-Byzantine Art to Present Library
National Gallery of Art
Reference Desk
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6511
The Gallery's library has over 150,000 volumes with a specialty in Renaissance and Baroque art. The collection covers the period from Post-Byzantine to the present, focusing on the history and criticism of art. The stacks themselves are closed; however, the library is open to the public, but you should call for the hours and to make an appointment.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Philatelic Collection: Stamps and Postal Memorabilia
National Museum of American History
12th and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1796
This is the largest and most extensive collection of postage stamps and postal memorabilia in the world, and is the third most valuable collection in the Smithsonian. It comprises 16 million objects, including a pair of confederate stamps, Amelia Earhardt's flight jacket, and the mail wrapper the Hope Diamond was sent in when it was donated to the Smithsonian. The museum has slide programs available free of charge to civic groups, postal unions, and philatelic organizations.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Photographs of Masterpieces
National Gallery of Art
Office of Visual Services
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6231
Black and white, 8 x 10 photographs of works from the National Gallery of Art's permanent collections are available for purchase, either by visiting the Office of Photographic Services or by mail. Color transparencies of works from the Gallery, to be used for publication, are available for rental only and must be requested in writing.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Slide Lending Series on Art
Slide Library
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6100
The National Gallery maintains a lending slide collection of over 50,000 images, which are loaned to the public free of charge. There is no list of the slide lending collection, but selections for National Gallery objects can be made from Gallery catalogs. Up to 50 slides can be borrowed at one time and may be kept for a period of two weeks. The slide library is open to the public.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Archives Guide
Smithsonian Archives
Smithsonian Institution
900 Jefferson Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1420
This free Guide to Smithsonian Archives is a reference resource to the holdings of the Archives, giving a detailed listing of the records, papers, and projects the Archives has, as well as information regarding their use.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Central Exhibits Office
Smithsonian Institution
1111 N. Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3118
The Office provides design, editorial production, installation and other specialized exhibition services for a variety of Smithsonian programs. For instance, they recently completed a life-size model of the jaw of a prehistoric shark, and also provided texts, graphic panels, maps, and time lines for a traveling exhibit on Ancient Syria.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Institution Library Services
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2139
The libraries of the Smithsonian Institution include approximately 950,000 volumes, with strengths in natural history, museology, history of science, and the humanities. Inquiries on special subjects or special collections should be addressed to the appropriate branch library or to the Central Reference and Loan.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Institution Press
Smithsonian Institution
1111 North Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3738
The Smithsonian has been publishing books since its foundation and functions like a university press. It publishes 70 scholarly books each year, in addition to several hundred popular books on topics such as science, art, American history and architecture. Call for a free catalog. To place an order call (800) 927-7377.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Museum Internships
Office of Museum Programs
Arts and Industries Building
Room 2235
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3101
Three publications are available for interns: Internships and Fellowships describes the majority of internship and fellowship programs at the Smithsonian. The Handbook for Smithsonian Interns provides information about Smithsonian procedures, facilities, services and activities available to interns. Housing Information for Interns and Fellows is a guide to short-term housing in the Washington metropolitan area. A new publication, Internship Opportunities at the Smithsonian, is a comprehensive listing of all the internships available at each of the museums.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Museum Merchandise
Capital Gallery Building
600 Maryland Ave. S.W
Suite 295B (202) 287-3563
Washington, DC 20560 mail order catalog (202) 287-3566
Many of the Smithsonian museums run shops which sell books, crafts, games, toys, posters, and cards. They also have a mail-order service which publishes three merchandise catalogs each year.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Slides and Photographs
Photographic Services
Smithsonian Institution
14th and Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-1487
Slides, transparencies, and prints (black and white and color) are available of photographs in the Smithsonian's collections. You can also order their seven slide series on a variety of topics, and most include a booklet and cassette tape. For a slide series listing or ordering information, contact Photographic Services.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Smithsonian Records and Books
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 2061
Colchester, VT 05449-2061 (800) 927-7377 (PRESS)
The Smithsonian Institution produces and markets recordings of both modern and classical works, illustrating research in music history developed by Smithsonian staff and, in many cases, performed on instruments from the Institute's extensive collection. The Recordings include a wide range of music from country and western, to jazz to Bach. The Smithsonian also publishes quality illustrated books and a free catalog. For information on the Smithsonian Magazine membership programs call 1-800-533-7901.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Traveling National Gallery Exhibits
Exhibit Lending Service
National Gallery of Art
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6083
The National Lending Service was established to make the collections of the Gallery accessible to museums throughout the U.S. This is accomplished through two programs: the Extended Loan Program which allows a museum to borrow up to five works of art for a year; and the Special Exhibition Program which provides exhibitions of up to 50 works in groups of 10, for periods of 4 to 6 weeks. Call or write for information on qualifications and costs.
Museums and Cultural Resources
* Visual Arts Fellowships
National Gallery of Art
Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
Constitution and 6th St., NW
Washington, DC 20565 (202) 842-6480
The Center has a four-part program of fellowships, meetings, publications, and research in the field of visual arts. The Center offers a series of discussions, symposia, and lectures. Nine pre-doctoral fellowships are available for productive scholarly work in the history of art, architecture, and urban form, as well as senior fellowships and visiting senior fellowships for post-doctoral studies. Center 8 is a publication which contains research reports by members of the Center, as well as a record of the activities of the Center. The Center also publishes an annual listing of research in the history of art sponsored by a number of granting institutions.
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State Arts Programs
Alabama
Alabama Arts Council, 1 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 242-4075. Alabama administers twelve Fellowship Programs in the Arts. These Fellowships are in increments of $2,500 and $5,000.
Alaska
Alaska Arts Council, Juneau, AK 99811; (907) 279-1558. Alaska administers several grant Programs and Project grants for artists. Monetary grant monies range from $800 for Project Grants to approximately $24,000 to a non-profit organization in 1989. The Artists in Schools program employs visual artists, dancers, musicians, actors, puppeteers, poets, writers, and traditional Native artists to conduct in-depth residencies, workshops and performances in schools throughout the state.
Arizona
Arizona Arts Commission, 417 W Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85003; (602) 279-1558. Arizona administers Arts Programs to individual Artists and non-profit organizations within the state. They have the Artists in Education Program, Artists Fellowship Programs, and general grant fund monies.
Arkansas
Arkansas Arts Council, 225 East Markeham St., Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 371-2539. Arkansas administers Fellowships to individuals ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Grants are given to organizations ranging from $500 to $60,000. Program support grants are also given to organizations. Monies are given yearly in visual arts and literature and every third year in music and dance.
California
California Arts Council, Public Information Council, 1901 Broadway Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95818; (916) 322-9900. California administers Grants to individuals and organizations ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. Fellowships are given to individuals only in increments of $5,000.
Colorado
Colorado Council on the arts, 750 Pennsylvania, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 894-2517. Colorado administered one million dollars in grants to approximately two hundred Arts organizations and individuals in 1989. Grants are in increments from $1,000 to $5,000 and are given to Colorado residents only. Creative Fellowships are given in such areas as visual arts, poetry, and folk art. These are administered on a rotating schedule.
Connecticut
Connecticut Commission on Arts, 227 Lawrence St., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4770. Connecticut administers Grant Programs to increase the quality of Art to the public. The maximum grants given are $25,000. Recipients must meet certain criteria along with meeting residency requirements.
Delaware
Delaware Division of the Arts, 820 North French St., Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 736-5304. Delaware administers Fellowships in the Arts including poets and writers. Project Support Grants are offered for non-profit organizations as well as Operating Support Grants. Project Grants range from $500 to $3,000.
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Council of Arts, 410 8th St., NW, 5th Floor, Stables Art Center, Washington, DC 20004; (202) 724-5613. The District of Columbia administers approximately eight programs in the Arts. Training Projects for Professional Artists along with Project Support for groups and individuals are given. These projects range from $5,000 to $40,000 for major institutions.
Florida
Florida Arts Council, Division of Cultural Affairs, Department of State, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250; (904) 487-2980. Florida administers Artists Fellowships and Grants to non-profit organizations. Awards in amounts of $5,000 are given to professional artists. They also sponsor the Arts in Education Program.
Georgia
Georgia Council for Arts, 2982 East Exchange Pl., Suite 100, Tucker, GA 30084; (404) 493-5780. Georgia administers Grants to non-profit organizations and Grants to individuals to complete projects. The maximum award that can be requested for individuals ia $5,000 and $150,000 for organizations.
Hawaii
Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and Arts, 335 Merchant St., Room 202, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 548-4145. Hawaii administers programs in the areas of Grants to it's residents. They have a Purchases of Services Program. Funding is divided among eight different categories in the Arts.
Idaho
Idaho Commission on Arts, 304 West State St., Boise, ID 83720; (206) 334-2119. Idaho administers Grants and Fellowships to artists and organizations within the State ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 for organizations and $3,000 for individuals. Also available are Apprenticeship Programs. Idaho has grants available for Folk Art and Arts in Rural Towns Program.
Illinois
Illinois Arts Commission, State Of Illinois Center, 100 West Randolph Suite 10-500, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 814-6750. Illinois administers Grant Programs to non-profit organizations and Fellowships to individuals only. Special Assistance Grants are also available to non-profit organizations.
Indiana
Indiana Arts Commission, 46 South Pennsylvania, 6th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-1288. Indiana administers Grants and Fellowships to Artists and non-profit organizations within the State.
Iowa Council On Arts, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-4451. Iowa administers approximately sixty programs to Artists and non-profit organizations. Grants range from $70 to $25,000. A Directory of Programs and Services can be obtained from the above address.
Kansas
Kansas Arts Commission, Jayhawk Tower, 700 Jackson, Suite 1004, Topeka, KS 66603; (913) 296-3335. Kansas administers the Artists Fellowship Program. Four awards are given yearly by application based on need and talent. Professional Development Grant Workshops are also held. Grants are given to developing professionals, as well as students. These programs are for Kansas residents only.
Kentucky
Kentucky Arts Council, Berryhill, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-3757. Kentucky administers The Artists Fellowship Program with ten awards being given in the amount of $5,000 each on a yearly basis. Awards are given to working professional artists meeting residency requirements.
Louisiana
Louisiana State Division Of Arts, PO Box 44247, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 342-8180. Louisiana administers Grants to organizations and Fellowships to individuals. Grant amounts are up to $350,000 or 5% of the organization's budget, whichever is less. Fellowship amounts are $5,000.
Maine
Maine Arts Commission, State House, Station 25, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-2724. Maine administers Grants and Fellowships to organizations and individuals in the amount of $2,000. An Artist in Residence Program is also awarded.
Maryland
Maryland Arts Council, 15 W Mulberry St., Baltimore, MD 21202; (301) 333-8232. Maryland administers Grants to individuals and organizations under nine different disciplines. For fiscal year 1990, individuals can be awarded amounts ranging from $2,500 to $6,000.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Cultural Council, 80 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116; (617) 727-3668. This 24 year old agency traditionally funds individuals and non-profit groups incorporated in Massachusetts in 20 different programs. Areas of funding include fellowships, education, community art, minority artists, and contemporary arts. Guidelines for this state's programs will soon be available from the Council.
Michigan
Michigan Council for the Arts, 1200 Sixth St., Detroit, MI 48226-2461; (313) 256-3731. Grant programs are arranged in three general funding programs: Arts Organizations, Arts Projects, and Individual Artists. To request program guidelines, contact the specific Client Service Unit listed for each category. Any nonprofit organization or institution , artist, local government, school or community group in Michigan is eligible to apply for MCA grant funds. All funded activities must take place within the state and comply with equal opportunity standards.
Minnesota
Minnesota State Arts Board, 432 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102; (612) 297-4211. Minnesota administers several grants to individuals and organizations. Grants to individuals include Artist Assistance Fellowships ($6,00 for time, materials, and living expenses), Career Opportunity Grants, the Headlands Project Residency Project, and the Folk Arts Apprenticeships ($100 to $4,000 for the study of traditional artform with master fold artist).
Mississippi
Mississippi Arts Commission, 239 North Lanar St., Suite 207, Jackson, MS 39201; (601) 359-1000. Mississippi administers six Granting Programs and General Operating support grants for Arts in Cultural Organizations that fund up to 10% of the organization's income. Local arts organizations are funded up to 25% of their income. Project Support Grants range up to $5,000. Arts in Education Special Projects and Artists in Residence Program range up to $7,000. There are $5,000 Grants for Artist Fellowships that are on a three year rotating cycle for each discipline. Fifty percent of an Artist's fees are covered from the Touring Arts Roasters program.
Missouri
Missouri State Council on the Arts, Wainwright Office Complex, 111 N. 7th St., Suite 105, St. Louis, MO; (314) 444-6845. Missouri's State Council on the Arts is intended to increase the arts. It funds art programs and individuals (individuals must be a resident and must have 50% matching funds.
Montana
Montana Arts Council, 48 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-6430. This state agency promotes the state's diverse arts, artists, and cultural organizations. Programs which are administered include grants to organizations, fellowships for individuals, artists in schools programs, and a writers program (to help get first book published). A free newsletter for artists is available.
Nebraska
Nebraska Arts Council, 1313 Farman On The Mall, Omaha, NE 69102-1873; (402) 471-2211. Nebraska Arts Council is funded by the state of Nebraska and the National Endowment of the Arts. Funds are provided for non-profit Arts and non-Art organizations incorporated into the state. Grant categories for Arts organizations include: Year-Long Program, Projects, Artists in School-Communities, Learning through the Arts, Community challenge, Local partnership Incentive Program, Mini-grants, Dance on Tour, Professional Development Grants, and the Nebraska Touring Program. Depending upon the category, grants range from $500 to a maximum of $50,000. Non-Arts organizations include: Artists in Schools/Communities, Learning through the Arts, Mini grants, Nebraska Touring Program, and Project Grants. Most grants require a cash match.
Nevada
Nevada State Council on the Arts, 329 Flint St., Reno, NV 89501; (702) 789-0225. Nevada provides a variety of grant and fellowship programs for artists and non-profit organizations in the state and for those bringing their artistic talents to Nevada. The Artist in Residence program provides an opportunity for artists around the country to spend one month in a work/instruction arrangement within elementary and high schools, community centers, and other organizations. Direct assistance grants are available for Nevada residents up to $1,000 for organizational projects and for individual artists for their work or travel. Grants of up to $7,500 are given to organizations in Nevada for performing arts and visual arts productions brought into the state from outside the area. Artist fellowships are available for Nevada residents that provide living expenses during the artist's career. Fellowships from $2,000 to $8,000 are offered. Slide or documentation of the artist's work must be submitted, and exhibition records must be shown as evidence of artistic activity and contributions to the community. Folk arts apprenticeships, with grants totaling $2,000, are also provided where folk artists have the opportunity to work with master craftsmen in order to learn skills to be passed down through generations.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Division of Arts, Council of the Arts, 40 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2789. New Hampshire administers Grants in four categories: 1) Umbrella Grants, 2) Touring Program, 3) Arts in Education, and 4) Percent for Art Program. Monies vary depending upon the individual category , ranging from $50 to $15,000. The Percent for Art Program is a slide registry for commissioning for new pieces of art for new State buildings being built.
New Jersey
New Jersey State Council on the Arts, 4 n Broad St., CN 306, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-6130. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts awards matching grants to organizations incorporated in New Jersey in the following funding categories: general operating support, special project support, state/county partnership block grants, challenge and endowment grants, and Arts Basic to Education grants. Challenge grants are offered to leverage increased contributions from corporate, foundation, and other private and public sources. Arts Basic to Education Grants provide funds to those groups whose mission is to provide art education to children in grades k-12. Non-profit organizations in the state may also apply for non-matching grants in the areas of technical assistance, development. artistic focus, and fellowship support. Technical assistance grants, awarded to strengthen the effectiveness of arts management skills, have ranged from $5,000 to $15,000. Emerging and developing New Jersey arts organizations may apply for development grants, traditionally between $5,000 and $40,000. Fellowship support is available for individual artists of New Jersey traditionally in amounts from $5,000 to $15,000. Applications must be received by February of each year. Areas of artistic talent that are eligible include literature, dance, music, composition, opera/music theater composition, interdisciplinary work, visual arts, such as sculpture, painting, graphics, and experimental design arts, crafts, photography, and media arts.
New Mexico
New Mexico Cultural Affairs Arts Division, 224 East Palace Ave, Sante Fe, NM 87506; (505) 827-6490. New Mexico administers Grants to non-profit organizations in the areas of Arts in Education, Teacher training and Artists Residencies, and Public Art Programs. One percent of the cost of the project for Art in public places is granted to eligible candidates.
New York
New York State Council on the Arts, 915 Broadway, New York, NY 10010; (212) 614-2904. Non-profit arts organizations in New York may receive grants from the Council. Arts and education, dance groups, museums, theater, and folk arts are among the categories eligible. Individual artists are funded through sponsoring organizations. These individual grants are available in five areas; film production, media production, visual artist sponsored projects, theater commissions, and music commissions. The amount of funding available is dependent of the project being proposed.
North Carolina
North Carolina Cultural Resources Arts Council, 109 East Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27611; (919) 733-2821. North Carolina administers Grants and Awards to Artist and non-profit organizations, as well as operating support to eligible major institutions. Program and salary assistance, Fellowships and Project Grants, and Summer Intern Programs are available to residents of the state.
North Dakota
North Dakota Council On Arts, Black Building #606, 118 Broad Way, Fargo, ND 58102; (701) 237-8959. North Dakota administers Grants and Scholarships in various categories: Institutional Grants, Artists in Resident by duration , Training Arts, In ACCESS Program, and Fellowship Programs. Monies vary depending upon the individual program awarded. These monies range from $100 up $20,000. In the training Arts, sponsors apply for up to 40% of the Artist fee.
Ohio Council on Arts, 727 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43205; (614) 466-2613. Individual Fellowships are granted to residents with at least one year residency prior to the January 15 deadline imposed. No student may apply. These Fellowships range from $5,000 to $10,000. Work may have been previously created. No project proposals are considered, nor are the awards based upon need. Awards are given also for good work. There is a Peer Panel review. Ohio has Artist in Public Institutions and Artist in Public Education Awards. Funding varies. There are numerous other services available to the residents of Ohio.
Oklahoma
State Arts Council of Oklahoma, 640 Jim Thorpe Bldg., Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2931. Projects undertaken by non-profit art organizations within Oklahoma can receive matching grants from this Council for individual projects. There is no limit to the amount of the grants; however, they are dependent on the appropriations available. Applications must be filed 18 months prior to funding. Grants of over $2,000 and under $2,000 are offered for arts projects making a request within a shorter time frame. Those grants for under $2,000 are usually given to smaller organizations or towns sponsoring special performances or exhibits. A matching grant program whereby identified artists tour and perform on behalf of the Council is sponsored in cooperation with interested organizations. Minority grants of up to $5,000, particularly focused on the Indian population of Oklahoma, are offered to promote artistic efforts. Sixty grants of $500 each are being given to interested cities, towns, and schools who participate in Oklahoma's Homecoming '90 program. An artist in residence matching grant program is also available for elementary and high schools.
Oregon
Oregon Arts Commission, 835 Summer St., NE, Salem, OR 97301; (503) 378-3131. Oregon administers Grants and Fellowships to non-profit organizations within the state of Oregon. There is one dead line per year. Some of the categories are: Program Grants-Operating, Special Project-one of a kind, Oregon Arts Challenge-major institutions receiving a percent of the groups budget, Arts in Education Project Grants, Presenting Grants, Development of Cultural facilities, and Professional Development Grants. Monies range from $500 to $225,000, depending upon the individual program. Eight individual artists fellowships of $3,000 are awarded per year. There are two $10,000 Masters fellowship awards for film video awarded per year.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Room 216, Finance Bldg., Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-6883. Fellowships are provided to qualified artists in Pennsylvania from this state Council. Non-profit organizations in the state may receive general operating and specific support grants. Funding is given to some organizations requesting assistance with summer programs, including music, presenting organizations, cross disciplinary programs, and theater. Local arts festivals may also receive financial aid. Bussing grants are provided to non-profit organizations if they are transporting groups to art activities. Consultant fees of $1,000 can be obtained by organizations requiring outside technical assistance.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Council On The Arts, 95 Cedar ST., Suite 103, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-3880. Grants are available from this organization to non-profit organizations and artists in Rhode Island. Organizational grants fall into three categories; access, arts programs, and residencies in elementary and high schools. The amount of money granted varies, depending on the operating budget of the organization applying for the funding. Individual fellowships are available for artists in 12 areas of practice. Artist project grants and folk art apprenticeships are also sponsored. An artist development fund has also been established to enhance artistic experience and to provide contingency funding.
South Carolina
South Carolina Art Commission, 1800 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 734-8696. South Carolina offers Artist Development, Community Arts Development , Arts Education Grants, Fellowships, and a variety of direct programs for state residents. These categories require matching funds. At the same time Teacher Incentive Programs are offered which do not require matching funds.
South Dakota
South Dakota Arts Council, 108 W 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57102-0788; (605) 339-6646. Organization grants are offered by this Council whereby 10 percent of the operating expenses are funded to state and community arts councils in South Dakota. Matching project grants are available for state arts organizations and for other organizations with work related to South Dakota. The Arts Bank underwrites performances in South Dakota up to $500. Technical assistance, with a maximum amount of $500, is provided to State arts organizations. An excursion program offers up to $500 for an individual artist to participate in a learning experience through the Council's professional development program. Touring groups may receive a grant of up to 50% of tour costs that provides additional opportunities for performances. Schools may apply for the Artists in Schools residence program for grades K-12 in order to benefit from working with well-known artists from both in and out of state. South Dakota artists may apply for fellowships of $5,000 each. Emerging artists are also offered fellowships in the amount of $1,000, and projects of artists can be funded for up to 50% of the total cost. Artists from around the country interested in the Artists in Schools residency may apply to be a participant. Awards are $700 for one week, $2,800 for one month, and $9,600 for one semester. Individual artists matching grants are also available for state residents wishing to tour additional locations. South Dakota teachers may also apply for art educator grants of up to $1,000.
Tennessee
Tennessee Art Commission, 320-6th Ave North, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37243-0780; (615) 741-1701. Tennessee administers Grants to residents which are members of non-profit organizations and individuals ranging from $500 to $50,000 depending on the size of the organization or the program which the individual applies for. Special opportunities are available for the residents of the state of Tennessee.
Texas
Texas Commission on the Arts,Box 13406, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711-3406; (512) 463-5535. Texas administers Grants in three categories: Organization, Project, and Touring. There are fourteen separate programs such as Arts in Education, Rural Arts Programming, Exhibits Support, Special Events, Planning Grants, and many others. Texas supports non-profit organizational arts and does Arts related Programming.
Utah Council of Arts, 617 E S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102; (801) 538-3000. The Utah Arts Council administers several grants to non-profit organizations. Grants range from $300 to $140,000 and includes general support grants, Challenger grants (to $2,500), and Community Arts Development grants (to $3,000). The Arts Council also administers community-state partnerships, performing art tours, an arts-in-education program, folk arts apprenticeships, and design arts programs.
Vermont
Vermont Council on Arts, 136 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602; (802) 828-3291. The mission of the Vermont Council on Arts is to foster a vital Artistic Community and Excellence in the Arts, and to make available the richness and diversity of the arts to all. Grants and fellowships for non-profit organizations range from $3,500 for individual artists fellowships, $40 for touring programs, to $10,000 for organizations. The Vermont Council on Arts is not part of the State Government. They are an independent non-profit organization and therefore offer memberships to its residents, produces a publication, and elects its Board of Trustees from its membership.
Virginia
Virginia Commission for the Arts, James Monroe Bldg. 17th Floor, 101 N 14th St., Richmond, VA 23219-3683; (804) 225-3132. Virginia Commission for the Arts is the State Agency which supports the arts through distributing grants annually to Artists and Arts organizations. It provides technical assistance and arts management. Through various programs monies are distributed totaling up to $5,000,000 at times. Grants are awarded to individuals in such areas as play-writing and literature.
Washington
Washington State Arts Commission, 110 9th and Columbia Bldg., MS-GH11, Olympia, WA 98504-4111; (206) 753-3860. Five fellowships of $5,000 each are given annually to Washington artists. Grants are also provided to non-profit organizations for program projects and operating support. These matching grants range from $1,000 to $79,000. The Artist in Residence is sponsored in public schools and institutions with grants totaling $1,500. Cultural enrichment programs are supported within the school systems. The Arts in Public Places Program provides that 1/2 of 1% of the money for each government financed building is to be allocated for the purchase of art.
West Virginia
Department of Culture and History, Arts and Humanities Division, Capital Complex Cultural Center, Charleston, WV 25305; (304) 348-0240. This department supports and promotes the arts of West Virginia. Grants are administered to artists, craft people, and organizations. They range from $250 to $80,00 and usually fund 50% of projects. The department has approximately $1 million a year to grant.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arts Board, 131 w Wilson St., Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703; (608) 266-0190. Wisconsin administers approximately fifteen programs in the Arts. Programs are awarded in apprenticeships, development, fellowships, new work awards, and Educational Opportunity Grants. An Arts in Education Residency Program is also awarded to schools and community agencies. Preference is given to Wisconsin residents, but these programs are open to all US residents.
Wyoming
Wyoming Arts Council, 2320 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7742. Wyoming administers such programs in Individual Artists Grants for specific projects. Arts and Education programs to fund school or community non-profit organizations and to provide project or technical support to non-profit organizations.
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State Arts Programs
State Money for the Arts and Art
Listed below are the money programs available from each state for the arts and artists. Although every state has different requirements for their programs, certain guidelines hold true for every state arts program. Individuals applying for fellowships must meet state residency requirements. Fellowships are granted to professional artists, not students. Organizations must be non-profit and tax exempt and provide arts programming and/or services.
Matching grants are often required for organizations requesting funding. Matching grants require that the recipient of the grant raise funds in some proportion to the amount awarded. In some instances, in-kind goods and services may be used in place of matching grants. An in-kind contribution of goods is a contribution of any tangible, useable item that the organization would have otherwise had to purchase to obtain. An in-kind contribution of a service includes intangible contributions such as donations of volunteer time, or the use of facilities or equipment.
Individuals or organizations interested in applying for a grant should determine their basic eligibility through the information in the Guide to the National Endowment for the Arts which is available from the Public Information Office, National Endowment for the Arts, Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20506.
Potential applicants should then request application guidelines from the appropriate state program office. These guidelines contain application forms and instructions as well as more detailed information on grants. Most organizations have seen severe budget cutbacks since the 1990-91 fiscal year. As a result, the figures listed below for overall funding are often higher than what is now available.
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State Money for the Arts and Artists
State Arts Programs
Alabama
Alabama Arts Council, 1 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, AL 36130-5810; (205) 242-4076.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowship in Arts Administration:
Awards of $5,000 are given to any administrator or artist who has been employed by an Alabama Arts organization in a full time paid position for at least two years prior to application.
2) Artists Fellowships: Grants of $5,000 or $10,000 are available for individual artists in the following disciplines: design, literature, media/photography, music, theater, visual arts, and crafts.
3) Technical Assistance: Limited funds are available up to $1,000 to help arts organizations develop specific administrative and technical skills. To be eligible for this, as well as the artists fellowship program mentioned above, an artist must be a legal resident of Alabama and have lived in the state for two years prior to application.
4) Artist Residences: In-state and out-of-state practicing artists are reviewed for school and community residencies. Residency length varies from two weeks to ten months. Alabama residency requirements are not applicable under this program.
5) Folk Art Apprenticeships: Cash awards of up to $5,000 are given to master folk artists willing to take students and teach them their craft. Students who have entered into an agreement with a master folk artist may also apply.
Organizational Funding:
Alabama also offers grant funding to non-profit organizations and public and private educational institutions. All grants, with the exception of Artist Fellowships, must be matched by at least an equal amount from other sources by the applicant.
1) Advanced Institutional Assistance: Applies to the state's larger cultural organizations. Grants are based on the organization's actual cash income for three years prior to application.
2) Arts in Education Projects: Provides support for projects and residencies in private and public elementary and secondary schools. Minimum support is $500. Grants provide up to 50% of the total project budget or 60% of the total cost of an artist residency.
3) Design Arts Projects: Provides state support for projects that increase public awareness of the role of design. Minimum support is $500 and funding is available up for up to 50% of the total project budget.
4) Folklife Program: Designed to help preserve and present Alabama folklife culture. Includes the annual Alabama Folk Heritage Award to a Master folk artist and an apprenticeship program. Applications requesting at least $500 and not more than 50% of the total project budget will be eligible for consideration.
5) Local Arts Councils: Provides specialized support and structure for local arts councils. Grants range from $2,500 for technical assistance and planning funds to $7,500 for special projects.
6) Presenter Program: Grants are available to offset the costs of presenting performances and exhibitions. For basic presenter activities, applicants may request up to 25% of the engagement fee of a performance event or 25% of the combined cost of the shipping fee and insurance for an exhibition.
7) Project Assistance Programs: Offers financial assistance for a wide range of community-oriented arts projects. Minimum funding is $1,000. Up to 50% of the total cost for a project or service is eligible for funding.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Alaska
Alaska State Council on the Arts, 411 W. 4th Ave. Suite 1E, Anchorage, AK 99501-2343; (907) 279-1558. In 1991, Alaska provided $1,537,575 in grant funding. Except for artist grants, the Council awards funds only to Alaskan non-profit organizations, schools or government agencies.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowships: Non-matching $5,000 awards are given to experienced, professional artists to aid them in creating new works and/or in the development of their careers. In 1991, $30,000 in grants was awarded.
2) Travel Grant Program: Assists professional artists to attend in-state, national or international events. Pays two-thirds of travel up to a maximum of $600. In 1991, 24 out of 35 travel grants were awarded.
3) Master Arts and Apprentice Grants in Traditional Native Arts: Grants of up to $2,000 are awarded for study with a master craftsman, musician, dancer or storyteller. These grants pay the fee of the master artist and other essential costs of the apprenticeship. Ten out of twenty apprenticeship applications were funded in 1991.
Organizational Funding:
1) Grants to Local Arts Agencies: Encourages arts development at the local level for primarily community oriented projects. In 1991, grants were awarded ranging from $2000 to $74,000.
2) Season Support: Grants assist with a portion of an organization's ongoing artistic and administrative functions. In 1991, grants ranged from $1,000 to $183,200.
3) Project Grants: Provides matching funds twice a year to non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies for specific local arts projects and programs. In 1991, 38 projects were funded.
4) Workshop Grants: Provides an opportunity to hold short-term workshops using artists and other professional resources as instructors. Grants provide all but $50 of the instructor's fee and in-state travel costs.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist Residency Grants: Provides matching funds to Alaskan schools to support artists' residencies. Offers artists an opportunity to work with students in on-site residency situations for extended periods of up to four months in time. $117,800 was awarded in 1991 to the Arts in Education program.
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Arizona Arts Commission, 417 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85003; (602) 255-5882. In 1991, the Commission awarded $3,224,116 to state arts organizations and artists.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: Awards between $5,000 and $7,500 are given in creative writing, performing arts and visual arts.
2) Artist Projects: Supports individual artists in all disciplines and collaborations between artists. Awards up to $5,000 are granted to provide assistance such as travel funds or research and development time.
Organizational Funding:
Funding priority has been given to projects in rural areas of the state and projects coordinated by ethnic-run organizations or serving ethnic communities.
1) Project Support: A flexible category designed to respond to the changing needs of the arts within the state. Artists in residence, consultant services and festivals are included in this group. A funding scale can be obtained directly from the Arts Commission.
2) Administrative/General Operating Support: Provides grants which assist with administrative expenses of arts organizations. The program is divided into three levels based upon the size of the organization's operating budget and amount of assistance needed. Grants can range between 10% of an organization's operating budget to 50% of a professional director's salary.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists in Residence: Provides the opportunity for artists, educators and students to work together on in-depth creative projects. Residences usually range from two weeks to a month. Artists participating in this program are jured onto the Commission's Artist Roster. Schools and other community organizations use the Artist Roster to select artists for residencies. Different residencies include: individual artist, performing company, folklorist, teacher resource, and interdisciplinary (two or more artists in different disciplines).
2) Education Initiatives: Schools or organizations may apply for assistance to sponsor projects that include new initiatives, new elements of an existing program, or ones that expand current work in arts education. Some initiatives may take multiple years to implement.
3) Project Support: Project support is available to sponsors to contract with artists who are not on the Artist Roster in educational settings.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Arts Council, 225 East Markeham St., Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 324-9337. Arkansas Arts Council administers grants on a yearly basis to individuals, educational institutions and non-profit organizations. Funds for all categories, with the exception of individual artists programs, must be at least equally matched by the applicant organization with cash from sources other than the Council or National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). In 1991, $1,062,521 was awarded in grants to non-profit arts organizations.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: The Individual Artist Fellowship Program makes unconditional awards to professional artists in recognition of their artistic accomplishments. It is a non-matching cash award. In recognition of 1993 as the Year of American Craft, a maximum of ten $5,000 fellowships in the categories of crafts and three-dimensional visual arts will be funded.
Organizational Funding:
1) General Operating Support Grants: Provide support for non-profit agencies that produce/promote the performing, visual or literary arts. Applicants may apply for up to 20% of their preceding year's actual income.
2) Program Support Grants: Assists non-profit organizations in producing, presenting and promoting public arts events or activities that meet specific needs of the organization or artists.
3) Professional and Organizational Development Grant: Aids emerging Arkansas arts organizations in obtaining professional assistance. Awards are for a one year period, although recipients may reapply the following year for new services.
Educational Funding:
1) Arts-in-Education: Funding is used to place professional artists in school and community residences. Funds may also support educational projects to help make the arts basic in grades kindergarten through twelve. Applicants must provide an equal cash match the first year with increased cash match in subsequent years.
2) Mini-Grants: Provides funding throughout the year for unanticipated or emergency situations. Generally, grants will be less than $1,000 with most falling in the range of $500 or less.
Community Programs:
1) Artists In Residence: Includes several categories of grants as well as assistance for developmental activities on the local level. This program places professional artists in elementary, middle and high schools for residencies varying in length from one week to one semester.
2) Community Arts Development Grants: Local arts councils amy apply for project support for arts service activities. Regional organizations may also be eligible.
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California
California Arts Council, Public Information Council, 2411 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817; (916) 739-3186. In 1991-92, the Council administered $12,916,000 in funding to non-profit arts organizations and artists. Individual artist fellowships totalled $255,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artists Fellowship Program: Each year, fellowships of $5,000 each are awarded to exemplary California resident artists. These are not project grants, but are given to recognize and honor the work and careers of artists. Thus, choreographers may, but dancers may not apply; playwrights but not actors, etc. At present, artists may apply only once in a four-year cycle. Categories include: 1992-93, literature; 1993-94, visual arts; 1994-95, performing arts.
2) Artists in Residence Program: Offer long-term interaction between professional artists and the public, in workshops sponsored by schools, government units, non-profit arts organizations, and tribal councils. The Arts Council does not maintain rosters of eligible artists or sponsors. Projects are locally developed by the artist and sponsor organization and last at least three months; most are for nine to eleven months. An artist may be funded for three consecutive years, then must take a year off before reapplying. The Council funds two types of residencies. In an individual Residency, one or two artists work with a sponsor on a project. In a Multi-Residency, eligible non-profit arts organizations coordinate the work of several artists at one or more sites. The individual artist earns $1,300 a month for 80 hours of project time; multi-residency artists have varied fees and hours.
3) Traditional Folk Arts Program: Identifies, assists, encourages and honors folk artists.
A) Apprenticeships: Non-matching grants are available to individuals who share membership in the same cultural community -- family, ethnic, tribal, relations -- where the art form originates.
B) Sponsor Organizations: Matching grants are available to non-profit tax exempt groups, such as community and cultural organizations, tribal councils or other Native American cultural organizations, libraries, etc. In general, funds are for projects that present folk arts and artists in events such as festivals or concerts and for projects that provide services and technical assistance to the field.
Organizational Funding:
1) Organizational Support Program: Awards grants form general operations or for projects that aid artistic or administrative development. Applicants must show two consecutive years of arts programming in California. A non-arts organization may apply if arts programming is integral to its activities. This program supports small to mid-size organizations as well as large budget organizations with budgets over $1,000,000.
2) Multi-Cultural Arts Development: Aids the development of ethnic arts groups and organizations. Provides two-year grants of up to $80,000 to eligible organizations. Categories include multi-cultural entry and multi-cultural advancement programs.
3) Performing Arts Touring and Presenting Program: Helps bring performances of high artistic quality to California audiences. Qualified non-profit organizations and government agencies may request fee support when hiring artists included in the Touring Artists directory. Fee support consists of partial reimbursement for fees paid to the artists.
4) California Challenge Program: Encourages opportunities for innovation in the arts, and requires the raising of new private sector contributions. Organizations must have annual incomes over $200,000 to be eligible to compete. Awards generally range from $25,000 to $75,000 and must be matched two or three times the award amount in new, private contributions.
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Colorado
Colorado Council on the Arts, 750 Pennsylvania, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 894-2617. Colorado's Arts Organizations Program awarded $821,000 in 1991-92 to approximately 150 programs. Individual Artist Programs awarded $114,000 in direct financial support.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Creative Fellowships: Recognizes outstanding accomplishment among Colorado creative artists. Fellowships in media and performing arts, visual arts and literature are made directly to the individual artist on the basis of sample work submitted for review. In 1990-91, 16 Fellowships were awarded totalling $64,000.
2) Colorado Visions Project Grants: Provide direct financial support for projects grants for individual artists. In 1990-91, ten awards totalling $19.980 were given to those who competed with others in their own geographic region.
3) Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program: Provides direct financial support for a master artist to train a practicing artist in a traditional folk art form. Seventeen grants totalling $28,032 were awarded in 1990-91.
Organizational Grants:
1) Entry Grants: Supports organizations that represent minorities, under served constituencies, rural communities and emerging organizations. In 1990-91, ten grants were awarded that ranged from $1,000 to $3,500.
2) Institutional Partnership Program: Funds support Colorado based major institutions. Awards are for annual operating support. Participants must have a budget of $250,000 or more for at least a three year period prior to application.
3) Project Grants: Provides support for projects designed to enhance artistic achievement, improve management or provide the public with accessible arts experiences.
4) Rural Arts Initiatives: This program serves rural areas of the state and projects coordinated by ethnic-run organizations or serving ethnic communities. In 1990-91, 18 grants were awarded. Contact CCAH staff for grants details at (303) 894-2673 or (303) 894-2670.
5) Summer Activities Programs: Eligible organizations are those that produce their programming between May 15 and September 15 of each year.
6) Organizational Assistance Program: Supplies a variety of technical and management assistance services to Colorado nonprofit cultural organizations. Services areas range from grassroots fund raising to programmatic cost accounting. This is a referral program handled by CCAH staff.
7) Community Arts Development Grants: Local arts councils may apply for project support for arts service activity or for community based activities. Local arts councils may apply for collaborative projects with individual artists or other organizations.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists in Residence Program: Places professional Colorado artists in elementary, middle and high schools for residencies varying in length from one week to one semester. Residencies are available in all disciplines from architecture to performing and visual arts to film/video and literature.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Connecticut
Connecticut Commission on Arts, 227 Lawrence St., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4770. In 1991, the Commission awarded 392 grants totalling $1,941,128. $100,000 was awarded in individual artist grants.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Grants: Provides direct support to resident artists who have lived and worked in Connecticut for a minimum of four years at the time of application. Twenty awards of $5,000 each are distributed based on a professional peer review selection process. In 1992, artist grants will be devoted to choreography, creative writing, film and video, and music composition. In 1993, grants will be devoted to the visual arts.
2) Artists Residencies: The resource directory at the back of Artsbook lists "Brokers of Arts-in-Education Services," organizations which provide artists for residencies. Through the Arts in Education program, residencies are supported with Commission funding. Schools, senior centers, correctional institutions, non-profit sites and community arts centers may apply for matching funds to hire artists.
Organizational Funding:
1) Multi-Year Funding: Designed to assist the long term development of organizations through better strategic planning, improved programs and more stable funding. Operates on a three-year funding cycle.
2) Professional Development Funding: Assists smaller arts organizations in obtaining professional assistance. Awards are for a one year period, although the program will attempt to provide assistance for a maximum of three years on an annually decreasing basis, beginning with up to 50% of the position's salary for the first year, 33% for the second and 25% for the third.
3) Arts Project Grants: Grants are available to organizations to produce exhibitions, festivals, literary publications an dance, music, theater or film productions. Grants are also available to pay consultant fees for professional assistance in areas such as promotion or budgeting. The maximum award is $10,000, the minimum award is $500.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Delaware
Delaware Division of the Arts, 820 North French St., Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 577-3540. In 1991-92, the Division awarded $1,195,286 in funding. This included $39,000 in individual artist fellowships and $135,500 to arts education programming.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowships: Funds grants for professional development based on demonstrated creativity and skills in an art form. Grants are divided into two categories: A) Emerging Professionals with grants of $2,000 and B) Established Professionals with grants of $5,000. Recipients in the Emerging Artist category may apply in the Established Professional category after a three-year period.
Organizational Funding:
1) Project Support Grants: Provides funding on a matching basis for specific arts projects. Grants may fund up to 50% of the total cash expense of each project, although awards are often less. Matching funds must be in cash and may not come form the NEA.
2) General Operating Support Grants: Support overall activities of established arts institutions. Each organization is eligible to receive a single General Operating Grant in lieu of several project grants. The two categories of General Operating Support are Primary Institutions and Program Support.
3) Emergency Grants: Grants of up to $500 can be obtained in response to an emergency situation which requires financial assistance. Annual events or other recurring events do not qualify in this category.
4) Grants to Emerging Organizations: Organizations may apply for matching grants of up to 50% of their budget for arts projects and/or administrative costs such as marketing, membership development or management.
Educational Funding:
1) Arts in Education Residencies: Provides matching funds to place professional literary, visual and performing artists in educational settings for residencies of ten days to one year. A five day residency may be approved for first-time sites, and for special populations.
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District of Columbia
District of Columbia Council of Arts, 410 Eight St., NW, 5th Floor, Stables Art Center, Washington, DC 20004; (202) 724-5613. The Commission awards grants to individual artists and to arts and community-based organizations through its Grants-in-Aid Program. Grants are not project related. Individuals and arts organizations may apply in one of the following disciplines: crafts, dance, interdisciplinary/performance art (individuals only), literature, media, multi-disciplinary, music, theater and the visual arts.
Individual Artists Programs:
To be eligible, an artist must be a resident of the District of Columbia for at least one year prior to application deadline and maintain residence during the grant period. Individuals are awarded grants which range from $1,000 to $5,000. There is no matching fund requirement.
Organizational Funding:
Organizations are eligible to apply for grant amounts up to $40,000. Grants in this category are usually awarded in the $5,000 to $20,000 range. These funds must be matched dollar for dollar, i.e., an organization requesting $15,000 must document $30,000 in expenses. In-kind services may not be used to satisfy the matching requirement.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Florida
Florida Arts Council, Division of Cultural Affairs, Department of State, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250; (904) 487-2980. In 1991-92, Florida funded $2,173,800 in grants to statewide arts organizations.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowship Program: Fellowships of $5,000 each are awarded to Florida professional creative artists who have demonstrated exceptional talent and ability. In 1991-92, the Division received 525 applications and awarded 34 fellowships. Fellowships may be awarded in: dance, folk art, interdisciplinary arts, literature, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts and crafts.
Organizational Funding:
Grants are funded in the following disciplines: dance, folk arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, media arts, multi-disciplinary arts, music, sponsor/presenter, theater, and visual arts. Arts organizations must meet specific discipline requirements. Grants range from $25,000 to $40,000.
1) General Program Support: Funds the day to day operations and programs. This type of funding is broad in scope.
2) Specific Project Support: Funds a particular project, program, or series within the applicant organization's total operations. No more than one application may be submitted in any grant cycle. Non-arts organizations may also request funding of up to $20,000. Non-profit organizations are those whose primary mission, or more than half of the operating budget, is not dedicated to activity in the arts. Specific projects are also funded under this category.
3) Challenge Grant Program: Provides funding incentives to cultural institutions or groups of institutions. Challenge grants range from $10,000 to more than $100,000 and must be matched by the applicant institution(s) on at least a three-to-one basis.
4) Technical Assistance Grants: Promotes professional development for arts organizations within five funding categories including: mini-grants, staff exchange grants, consultant grants, in-service training grants and special grants. Grants are funded up to $1,000 and generally require a dollar-for-dollar match. However, as a general policy, funding is only given for up to one-third of the project cost.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist Residency: Places practicing professional artists in educational settings (school or non-school) to work with students in on-site residency situations. Residencies last from ten days to two months or longer. Grants range up to $20,000.
2) Arts Education Project Support: Designed to develop or strengthen arts curricula for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students. Grants range up to $20,000.
3) Special Projects: Grants fund projects addressing areas of educational significance and those with potential statewide impact. Projects may involve artist-teacher collaborations, or special populations (such as mentally or physically challenged students or the elderly) in school or non-school settings. Funding is available up to $20,000.
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Georgia
Georgia Council for Arts, 530 Means St., N.W., Suite 115, Atlanta, GA 30318; (404) 651-7920. The total amount of organizational funding in 1991-92 was $2,740,809. Grants for individuals totalled $122,500. In general, grant categories include: architecture/environmental arts, dance, arts-related education, film-making, folk arts/heritage arts and crafts, arts-related historic preservation, literary arts, multi-media, museums, music, photography, public radio and television, theater and visual arts.
Individual Artists Programs:
Individual Artist Grants: Georgia offers individual artist grants only for the creative not the performing arts. Thus, choreographers may, but dancers may not apply; playwrights but not actors, etc. This grant category provides support for individual Georgia artists on the basis of artistic merit. Funded artists must complete the specific projects funded. Grants range from $500 to $5,000.
Organizational Funding:
1) Major Arts Organization Grants: This grant category provides general or project support to arts organizations which have been certified as major arts organizations, based on factors such as budget size and leadership. Maximum grant request is $150,000 and organizations must apply for funding on at least a four-to-one cash matching basis.
2) Arts Organization Grants: These grants provide general or project support to arts organizations and community arts councils/agencies. Grants are available in amounts of $5,000, $22,500 and $55,000, dependent upon the size of the non-profit organization and the length it has been in operation. Organizations which apply for amounts up to the $22,500 maximum must match the request on a one-to-one basis, and organizations which apply for amounts above $22,500 up to the $55,000 maximum must match the request on a three-to-one basis. At least 75% of the match must be cash. The match also may include in-kind income-donated materials, space or services.
3) Civic/Education Government/Other Grants: This grant category provides support for arts programming offered by civic, education, government, and other organizations, including educational institutions and units of local/state government. Grants fund project support for arts-related programming. Grant categories and matching requirements are the same as those listed above for arts organizations grants.
4) Arts Council/Agency Development Grants: This three-year program develops community arts councils/agencies state-wide which strengthen and encourage arts activities at the local level. Two options are available, depending upon the level of Council funding and local support. Option One provides for employment of a full-time local director/coordinator, assisted by a part-time secretary. Option Two provides for employment of a part-time director/coordinator. The Council provides in-service training and continuing consultation for the local director/coordinator, who administers a budget developed by the Council. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $15,000. This is a matching fund program.
5) Georgia Touring Grants: This grant category provides fee support to presenters to promote touring by groups/individuals on the Georgia Touring Roster. Presenters may request up to 25% of the fee.
6) Technical Assistance Grants: These grants provide support to improve artistic quality or managerial effectiveness through employment or consultants. Consultants may then give intensive, short-term professional advice in specific problem or growth areas. The maximum grant request is $500.
7) Georgia Folklife Program: This program brings the public into contact with Georgia's indigenous, ethnic and immigrant traditional arts through documentation and programming. During 1992-93, the Folklife Advisory Panel will assist the Council in developing a three-year plan to establish funding and programming priorities. Technical assistance is currently available to artists, arts organizations and the general public. For information, call (404) 493-5780.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist-in-Education Program: Hires artists for residencies lasting from three to 18 weeks, and as consultants for shorter periods. The program engages the services of creative artists and places them in schools or all grade levels throughout the state. Disciplines include: architecture/environmental design, dance, literature, media arts, music theater, folk arts and visual arts. The artist spends four half of the time working with students and teacher and the remaining time working on his or her own creative projects in a studio on-site, open to observers by invitation. Artists-in-residence become temporary employees of the State of Georgia. Depending upon length and relocation needs, salaries range from $500 to $600 per week.
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Hawaii
Hawaii State Foundation On Culture and Arts, 335 Merchant St., Room 202, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 548-4145. In 1990-91, Hawaii led the nation in per capita state support for the arts. More than $8,700,000 was appropriated. Allocations were disbursed to 88 non-profit organizations and were used to support 152 projects.
Individual Artists Programs:
In 1990, the SFCA began establishing the foundations for an artist fellowship program which recognizes Hawaii's visual and performing artists of exceptional talent. An award of $500 was granted.
Organizational Funding:
Grants are provided to organizations that provide services and carry out activities such as concerts, performances, workshops, lectures, exhibits, etc. Proposals are considered in eight program areas: Arts in Education, Community Arts, Ethnic Heritage and Folk Arts, Humanities, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts (Dance/Theater and Music/Opera), and Visual and Environmental Arts. The folk arts program provides Apprenticeship Awards, ranging from $1,600 to $2,700, that provide funding for one-to-one instruction between a master traditional artist and experiences apprentice.
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Idaho
Idaho Commission on Arts, 304 West State St., Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-2119.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowship Awards: Fellowships of $5,000 are awarded in literature, music, theater, dance, media, visual arts, crafts and design.
2) Worksites Awards: Worksites are awarded to artists to work with a master, either in a small group, a studio, in workshops, seminars, or in a one-to-one arrangement. They are also awarded for artist residencies. Awards range up to $5,000.
3) Sudden Opportunity Awards: Grants of up to $1,000 are awarded to support an artist's work and/or career, and special, time-limited opportunities.
4) Traditional Native Arts Apprenticeship Program: Supports master/apprenticeship opportunities. The usual amount awarded is $1,500. This includes approximately $10 per hour for 100 hours of instruction plus travel and materials expenses.
5) Writer-in-Residence: This $10,000 award provides recognition and financial support to a distinguished Idaho writer. The award is distributed over a two-year term.
Organizational Funding:
1) General Operating Support: Applicants may apply for single year funding of up to $15,000 or multi-year funding of up to $25,000.
2) Project Support: Encourages a variety of high-quality arts activities in Idaho communities. Applicants may request up to one-half of the project costs with a minimum of $1,500 and a maximum of $10,000.
3) Performing Arts Touring: Supports performances of exceptional quality in Idaho communities. The maximum grant under this category is $5,000. There is no minimum.
4) Arts in Rural Towns: This three-year grant encourages the creation and growth of local arts councils and presenters in rural communities. Funding is non-competitive once the organization has been accepted into the program.
5) Local Arts Council Salary Assistance: Strengthens local arts councils by supporting paid management positions. This is a three year grant. Personnel costs will be funded on declining percentages.
6) Arts in Rural Towns (ARTs): Encourages the creation and growth of local arts councils and presenters in Idaho's rural communities. This three year funding commitment totals $3,700.
7) FastFunds: Provide timely assistance to meet unanticipated opportunities for presenting or producing the arts. Grants are available for up to one-half of the project costs up to $1,500.
8) Cultural Facilities Grants: Encourage local support, both public and private, for feasibility studies, renovation, or construction of performance, exhibition or artist spaces. Organizations may apply for up to $10,000. Grant funds must be matched with an equal amount of cash.
9) Technical Assistance: This flexible program provides grants from $100 to $500 to artists, (including folk artists), arts educators, arts organizations, and school administrators to improve their effectiveness in the arts or arts education.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Residence: Provides opportunities for artists to work in school and community residencies. Artists and companies are selected for inclusion in Idaho's roster of arts in education and touring artists. Artists are then contacted directly by the sponsoring organization to sponsor residencies. Minimum residency length is ten days. Generally, grants range from $850 to $2,400 and pay up to 50% of the projects's total costs.
2) Master Teacher Awards: Grants of up to $600 are awarded to assist Idaho teachers in the development of innovative arts education curriculum.
3) Special Projects Awards: Grants from $700 to $3,500 are awarded to encourage innovative efforts in arts education. Grants cover up to 50% of the total project costs.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
` W Illinois
Illinois Arts Commission, State Of Illinois Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 814-6750. In 1990-91, the Commission awarded over $11,300,000 in funding to non-profits arts organizations. In addition to the programs detailed below, grants are funded for choral music and opera, dance, ethnic and folk arts, symphonies and ensemble, theater and visual arts programs.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: Non-matching fellowships in fixed amounts of $5,000 and $10,000 and Finalist Awards of $500 are awarded to exceptional Illinois artists. Fellowships are awarded in: choreography, crafts, ethnic and folk arts, interdisciplinary/performance arts, media arts, music composition, photography, playwriting/screenwriting, poetry, prose and the visual arts.
2) Apprenticeship Program: Provides grants which recognize and foster the master/artist apprenticeship relationship.
3) Literacy Awards: Awards of $1,000 are given each year for the publication of quality new writing by Illinois writers in non-profit magazines.
Organizational Funding:
1) Access Program: Supports projects designed to explore new strategies that enrich the artistic pluralism of the state and involve the culture of under-represented populations.
2) Literature Programs: Support organizations which promote the creation, publication and distribution of creative writing.
3) Media Program: Funds organizations engaged in the production of film, video and audio art, as well as exhibition and service organizations that promote the creation, distribution and public awareness of the media arts.
4) Multi-Disciplinary Programs: Support and assist projects and institutions whose activities combine or involve two or more arts disciplines.
5) Presenters Development Programs: Offers programming/ operation support to presenters of quality performing arts activities.
6) Artstour: Provides fee support to presenting organizations for Illinois performing groups/artists.
7) Special Assistance Grants: These grants are available throughout the year to address specific artistic, programming, administrative or technical needs.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Residence: Supports artist residences in school and community-based organizations.
2) ArtsResource: Assists schools with their efforts to develop curriculum for comprehensive arts programs.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Indiana
Indiana Arts Commission, 402 W. Washington St., Room 072, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2741; (317) 232-1268. The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) awards grants in 16 categories: dance, design arts, education, expansion arts, folk arts, literature, local arts agencies, media arts, multi-arts, museums, music, presenters, statewide arts service organizations, theater and visual arts. In 1990-91, the Commission awarded $2,485,941 in grants awards and services and $118,000 in Individual Artist Fellowships to 25 Indiana artists.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowships: Non-matching cash grants are awarded to help develop the careers of visual, performing, media, literary and folk artists. Artists use the grants for specific projects or to purchase supplies or develop new techniques.
Organizational Funding:
1) General Operating Support: Assists arts organizations that create, produce, present or service the arts. The program helps established institutions support their overall activities, and grants are awarded to organizations for a complete organization plan rather than a specific project. The grant is awarded to organizations that have received at least two previous IAC Arts Projects and Series grants in at least two of the last three fiscal years.
2) State and Local Partnership: Provides grants that assist local arts or community agencies throughout Indiana. The grant is awarded to organizations that have received at least two previous IAC Arts Projects and Series grants in at least two of the last three fiscal years.
3) Arts Projects and Series: Funds arts organizations and other non-profit organizations that conduct high-quality arts activities. Funding is provided for a single activity or a series of activities. Individual artists seeking funding must have the sponsorship of a non-profit applicant organization that is responsible for the project and will administer the funds. Up to 50% of a project's cost may be funded.
Educational Funding:
1) Arts in Education Grants: Place professional artists in educational settings throughout Indiana. During the program, artists spend one-half of their time as practicing artists in educational settings and the other half in independent, creative work. Residencies range from one to eight months and artists are paid on a per diem basis. Individual artist stipends increased 42% in 1990-91.
2) Visiting Arts Program: Brings artists into Indiana sites with ongoing educational programming for short-term residencies, student or teacher workshops, or educational performances. The IAC offers grants of up to $2,000 for educational programs.
3) Arts: Rural and Multi-cultural (ARM) Program: Encourages the development of ongoing commitment to the arts in Indiana's rural and multi-cultural communities. Grants are available to target communities for touring, technical assistance and arts projects. The IAC covers 75% of an activity's fees; applicants provide the remaining portion.
4) Technical Assistance: Grants in this category fund consultant services for organizations on technical matters, administrative functions, and problem-solving techniques. Arts professionals can get financial assistance through these grants to attend conferences and workshops.
5) Presenter Touring Program: Encourages the presentation of high-quality art throughout the state. Grants of up to $4,000 are given to presenters to assist with the fees for sponsoring and presenting the groups and exhibitions listed in the IAC's adjudicated Artist Directory.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Iowa
Iowa Council On Arts, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-4451. In 1991-92, 581 non-profit institutions received $911,868 in funding. Individual fellowships were awarded to 46 artists totalling $34,221. Iowa administers approximately sixty programs to Artists and non-profit organizations. Grants range from $70 to $25,000. A Directory of Programs and Services can be obtained from the above address.
Individual Artists Programs:
Artist Mini Grants provide direct financial assistance to Iowa artists to support opportunities in the grants listed below. Project Mini Grants, professional development Mini Grants and arts education Mini Grants are limited to $500. Training grants are limited to $200.
1) Artist Project Grants: Grants support projects that are designed and managed by artists. The type of projects funded in this category are intentionally broad so artists may develop projects which meet their individual needs. Projects may include research and development or the completion or presentation of a work in progress.
2) Artist Professional Development Grants: Grants support individual artists seeking professional development opportunities. Examples may include career planning, financial management, legal aspects, marketing, professional presentations and technical assistance.
3) Artist Training Grants: Support individual artists to attend training opportunities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences. Out-of-state travel is an allowable expense.
4) Artist Arts Education Grants: These awards support opportunities for artists to develop, enhance, or expand their knowledge and materials of their art form for use in educational settings. Projects may include research, development and/or implementation of arts education projects.
5) Community Folk Arts Residency Program: Allows apprentice and master artists the opportunity to showcase their skills in their local community or region of Iowa. Residencies should take place at a public location such as a local arts council, school, local museum, library or city/county historical society. Residency costs should be kept between $500 and $1,000.
6) Iowa Scholarship for the Arts: This annual award encourages the development of high school seniors and college students who excel in the arts and who have enrolled in educational programs leading to careers in the arts. Up to five scholarships of $1,000 each may be awarded. Awards are for undergraduate study only and must be used for tuition at the institution where recipients are enrolled.
7) Iowa Literary Awards Prospectus: This competition recognizes outstanding Iowa poets and fiction writers. There are two awards in each category. First Prize is a $1,000 cash award and Second Prize is a $500 cash award.
8) Special Constituencies Program: This program supports arts residencies for the traditionally unserved and underserved audiences, e.g., the elderly, institutionalized, disadvantaged and at-risk populations, including youth, and projects for people with physical and/or mental disabilities. Residencies vary in length from one day to one year and in frequency (daily, monthly, etc.). A two hour minimum project is required. Artist fees are $650 per week, $150 per day, and $30 per hour.
Organizational Funding:
1) Arts to Go Presenter Program: Provides Iowa non-profit organizations financial assistance in presenting high quality music, theater, and dance performance or literary readings in their communities. The presenter should contact one or more artists/companies on the Arts to Go Roster and confirm contractual arrangements. Presenters may request up to 50%, or $3,000, whichever is less, for each artist/company booked.
2) Training Grants: Up to $200 in non-matching funds is available to organizations wanting to strengthen the administrative skills of staff or volunteers.
3) Technical Assistance: Matching grants of up to $500 are available to assist organizations in strengthening the effectiveness of their structure, programs, or services.
4) Operational Support Grants: A limited number of grants are awarded for general operating support to large-budgeted and mid-sized organizations that provide cultural and managerial excellence on a continuing basis. Large-budgeted organizations are funded on a two year cycle. Mid-sized organizations may receive up to $10,000 annually and must demonstrate the ability to cash match the award.
5) Project Support: Grants provide financial incentives for non-profit organizations to develop and maintain art projects that make the arts accessible to Iowans at the grassroots level. The funding average in this matching grant category is $1,600.
6) Emergency Project Support: Provide up to $500 in emergency support for projects unforeseen at the time of deadline for Project Support Grants.
Educational Funding:
1) Area Education Agencies Grants: The Council provides matching grants of up to $1,000 per project to agencies to fund arts education opportunities within their area. Projects must provide professional staff development or in-service training in one or more of the major arts disciplines.
2) Artists in Schools/Communities Residencies: Encourages work in collaborations with schools and local organizations in developing educational experiences in the arts. Projects must be at least five days in length and no more than four-and-a-half hours per day. Artists are available in the following disciplines: literature, theater, music, folk arts, dance, visual arts, opera/music theater, design arts, crafts, photography/holography/media art or interdisciplinary. The applicant organization must contact an artist for the project from the residency roster available prior to submitting an application. The standard artist's fee, $750 for a one week project, must be matched in cash by the applicant organization.
3) Arts Education Mini Grants: Matching grants are available to organizations to develop and implement arts education programs or projects. Funding may be used for conferences, in-service training or innovative projects. Grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar in cash.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Kansas
Kansas Arts Commission, Jayhawk Tower, 700 Jackson, Suite 1004, Topeka, KS 66603-3714; (913) 296-3335. The Commission provides direct or indirect funding to artists, schools, government units, and cultural, social and educational organizations and institutions across Kansas. In 1992, approximately $1,200,000 was awarded in funding.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships in the Performing Arts: The Commission awards up to four fellowships to outstanding Kansas artists. Fellowships are $5,000 each. A rotating cycle has been established to offer fellowships in a different field each year. In 1993, fellowships will be awarded in the visual arts and in 1994, in literature.
2) Professional Development Grant Program: Grants of up to $500 each are awarded to individual creative artists from a $5,000 funding pool. Awards encourage the development of Kansas-resident artists who are creating original work in any discipline. Grants are designed to help cover up to 50% of project expenses. These expenses must clearly demonstrate the next step of the artist's development.
3) Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program: Preserves traditional, folk and ethnic crafts, trades, music, and dance by bringing together qualified apprentices with recognized master artists living in Kansas. Each approved apprenticeship is eligible for grant support to help cover expenses.
Organizational Funding:
Major grants are awarded each May for the following fiscal year. Grants of matching funds are offered in the following categories:
1) Local Arts Agency Support: Provides up to 50% of basic operating expenses to a publicly accountable community organization or city or county government agency that provides cultural planning and development.
2) Basic Program Support: Provides 50% of the operating costs for arts agencies, and for arts programs at non-arts agencies with a structure similar to a separate non-profit agency, with a governing board or advisory group and a separate budget.
3) Project Support: Grants provide up to 50% of the expenses for one-time or stand-alone arts events. These may include workshops, exhibitions, publications, performances, and lectures or demonstrations.
4) Statewide Arts Service Organizations: Provides up to 50% of basic operating and programming expenses for organizations that provide professional development, networking, and educational services to a specific arts constituency that is intrastate or statewide.
Educational Funding:
1) Planning Education in the Arts in Kansas (PEAK): Offers grants of up to $2,000 to schools or school districts that express a commitment to improve education opportunities for children.
2) Artist in Residency and Visiting Artist Grants: Provide schools, organizations and institutions with matching funds and a roster of professional artists in most disciplines for symbiotic residencies of varying lengths. Residencies vary in length from one day to a full academic year. The Visiting Artist component offers residencies of one to five days.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Kentucky
Kentucky Arts Council, 31 Fountain Place, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-3757. Matching grants from the Council are available to Kentucky non-profit organizations committed to providing arts programs and services to the public. Grant amounts vary from year to year and depend upon the availability of funds. Non-matching fellowships are available to Kentucky artists. In 1990-91, non-profit organizations received $3,040,788 in funding. Individual artists received $87,026 in fellowships. Kentucky administers The Artists Fellowship Program with ten awards being given in the amount of $5,000 each on a yearly basis. Awards are given to working professional artists meeting residency requirements.
Organizational Funding:
1) Project and Touring Grants: Provide opportunities to enhance or complement an arts organization's artistic development.
2) Consultant Grants: Provide technical assistance for artistic and management improvements.
3) Challenge Grants: Acts as incentives for broad-based, ongoing private support of arts organizations.
4) Arts Development Grants: Grants are designed for long-term organizational and artistic improvements and salary assistance supplements for top-level professional artistic and management positions.
Grants are also available for community arts development. They include:
1) Project and Touring Grants: Funding is provided for community and folk art projects that strengthen and stimulate local and neighborhood arts activity or share local arts with other Kentucky communities.
2) Special Initiatives: Funding is provided for specific issues such as rural arts development.
3) Consultant Grants: Funding encourages ongoing arts programming to communities where little exists.
4) Community Artist Residencies: Residencies support outstanding artists.
Educational Funding:
In 1990-91, this program provided $388,194 in artist residencies and $87,026 in general arts in education funding.
1) Artists in Residence Grants: Place outstanding professional artists in educational and community settings.
2) Teacher Incentive Project Grants: Funds projects, designed by teachers in collaboration with professional artists, which use artists residencies to integrate the arts into the regular classroom or to strengthen and enrich teaching in the arts.
3) Project and Touring Grants: fund projects which demonstrate the value of arts in education.
Interim Grants are available in all program areas to provide one-time funding for emergencies or for unexpected and outstanding opportunities in the arts.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Louisiana
Louisiana State Division Of Arts, PO Box 44247, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 342-8180. In 1990-91, Louisiana administered $772,197 in grants to non-profit organizations. Individual fellowships totalled $50,000, with $21,500 awarded in apprenticeships. Louisiana administers Grants to organizations and Fellowships to individuals. Grant amounts are up to $350,000 or 5% of the organization's budget, whichever is less. Fellowship amounts are $5,000 to each discipline, three in visual arts, two in literature.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Fellowships: Non-matching Artist Fellowships of $5,000 are awarded to artists of exceptional talent from the following disciplines: crafts, dance, design arts, folklife, literature, media, music, theater, and visual arts.
2) Folklife Apprenticeships: Non-matching apprenticeship grants of up to $5,000 are available to master folk artists and apprentices who will work together during an apprenticeship period.
Organizational Funding:
1) Project Assistance Program: This program provides project support for specific activities or services, growth and administrative development, increased arts services for the community, opportunities for involvement of individual professional artists, and contributions to the cultural enrichment of the general public. Grants are available in the following disciplines: dance, design arts, folklife, literature, media, multi-discipline, music, theater and visual arts and crafts. Grants do not exceed $15,000 and must be matched at least dollar for dollar in either cash or in a combination of cash and in-kind contributions. At least 50% of the amount requested must be matched with cash.
2) Technical Assistance: This pilot project promotes professional development in emerging arts organizations. Grants are available to assist organizations to obtain artistic or management consultation or training. Grants are offered up to $1,000 and must be matched on a one to one basis in cash.
3) Local Arts Agency Program: This program is divided into two categories:
A) Local Arts Agency Level One: Designed for established arts agencies that provide diverse programs and services in their communities or region. Organizations must have had annual operating revenues of $100,000 or more for the preceding fiscal year and have at least one full-time, paid professional staff member. Grants do not exceed $350,000 or 50% of the projected year's cash budget excluding Division of the Arts Grants.
B) Local Arts Agency Level Two: Supports local arts agencies in early stages of development. Grants may be used for planning, operations, special projects, or organizational and professional staff development. Grants do not exceed $10,000 or 505 of the projected year's budget. Grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar in either cash or a combination of cash and in-kind services. At least 50% of the amount requested must be matched with cash.
4) General Operating Support: This program provides support for organizations whose programming has major impact on their communities and on the state's cultural environment. There are two funding levels:
A) Level One: Provides support for organizations whose annual budget is $500,000 or more. Grants do not exceed $350,000, or 50% of the projected year's cash budget excluding Division of the Arts grants.
B) Level Two: Provides support for organizations whose budget is at least $100,000, but less than $500,000. Funding does not exceed $75,000, or 50% of the projected year's cash budget excluding Division of the Arts Grants.
Educational Funding:
Louisiana's Arts in Education Programming provides support for Arts Basic, Residencies, and Projects. Grants may be requested for up to 50% of the total cost of a project or artist residency. Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar in cash or a combination of cash and in-kind contributions. At least 50% of the amount requested must be matched with cash.
1) Arts Basic: Supports planning or programming grants which assist in making the arts basic to the kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum in Louisiana schools.
2) Arts in Education Residencies: Places professional artists or folklorists in public and private, elementary and secondary schools to work and demonstrate their art forms. Visiting Artists (1-10 days per site or school), Short-Term Residencies (11-40 days per semester), and Long-Term Residencies (41 or more days per semester) are funded.
3) Arts in Education Projects: Support specific arts related activities which relate to the artistic educational development of elementary and secondary school students.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
t Maine
Maine Arts Commission, State House Station 25, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-2724. In 1991-92, $654,644 was awarded to Maine non-profit organizations. Individual artists were awarded $18,000 in fellowships.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artists Fellowship: Provides a limited number of fellowships to Maine artists in recognition of artistic excellence. Up to six awards of $3,000 may be awarded annually.
2) Traditional Arts Apprenticeships: Up to seven awards of $1,200 each will be given to master artists to teach their respective apprentices.
3) Regional Arts Program: Designed to generate interest and participation in the arts at the community level. The Commission selects seven non-profit arts organizations from seven regions of the state as regranting sites. Grants do not exceed $650. All grants must be matched on a one-to-one cash basis.
Organizational Funding:
Maine offers an Institutional Support Program which provides two year funding for established professional, non-profit cultural organizations, schools, and other organizations for specific local arts projects and programs. Categories include:
1) Operating Support: This multi-year grant supports the ongoing work of the state's leading cultural institutions. The grant amount requested is determined by a formula that takes a base dollar amount plus a percentage of the applicant's operating budget. For 1992-93 this amount will be $3,000 plus 1% of the applicant's total revenues.
2) Project Support: This highly competitive grant funds innovative projects in the arts and creative projects within the ongoing work of the organization. Grants do not exceed $20,000 for the two-year grant period, or go over 30% of an organization's annual operating budget.
Educational Organizations:
1) Special Projects in Arts Education: This pilot program encourages non-cultural institutions and schools to collaborate with one another. Applicants may request up to $2,500. A 50/50 cash match is required. Both collaborators must show a cash commitment to the project.
2) Professional Development for Teachers: Provides opportunities for teachers to increase their knowledge about or through the arts. Funding is available for conferences, seminars, workshops and long term summer institutes. Applicants may request up to $2,000. A 50/50 cash match is required. Requests in the $500 - $1,000 range are encouraged.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Maryland
Maryland Arts Council, 15 W Mulberry St., Baltimore, MD 21201; (301) 333-8232. In 1991-92, Maryland provided over $2,000,000 in grants to county arts organizations and artists.
Individual Artists Programs:
The Council provides direct grants to individual artists, offers professional advice, and initiates projects that provide services and opportunities for Maryland artists.
1) Individual Artist Awards: Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are based solely on the basis of creative excellence. Fellowships are intended for use toward professional career development. Awards are granted annually in all disciplines. For further information, on Individual Artists Awards, write or call MSAC offices (P.O. Box 1515, Baltimore, MD 21203-1515 (410) 333-8232) and request a copy of the current guidelines for grants to individual artists.
Organizational Funding:
The Community Arts Development program supports county arts council organizations in each of the 23 counties of Maryland Baltimore City. Funds are used in each county to regrant to local arts organizations, support various arts programs, assist local arts groups with fundraising, publicity, promotion and planning, and to support the operating expenses of the county arts council.
1) Grants to Major Institutions: Offer general operating support to established non-profit, tax exempt Maryland cultural institutions which offer high quality arts programming and services. Organizations must have had an independent board of directors and professional staff and an operating budget of at least $1,000,000 for the two most recently completed fiscal years.
2) General Operating Grants: Designed for arts organizations whose programming is recognized to have substantial impact on their communities. Grants are awarded in: children's events, dance, folk arts/heritage, literature, media, multi-discipline, music, theater and visual arts. Eligible organizations are those that produce or present the arts through public programs or services. All grants must be matched at least three-to-one. Up to 10% of an arts organization's operating cash expenses may be funded.
3) Special Project Grants: Open to arts organizations that request funding for an arts activity that represents a clear and innovative change from its current and recent activities. The minimum grant request is $1,000 and funding cannot exceed more than 50% of the project's total cost. All Special Project Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar with funds from non-Maryland state sources.
4) Grants to Non-Arts Organizations: The Council offers Program and Project grant assistance to non-arts organizations that provide arts programming to the general public in community settings such as colleges, libraries, churches, and community services. For additional information about grants to non-arts organizations, call (410) 333-8232.
5) Maryland Folklife Program: Provides research and technical support to individuals and organizations engaged in the study and interpretation of Maryland's folk culture. Activities include public talks, film screenings to community groups and advice in the design of exhibitions, festivals, concerts and other main events.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Education Program: Provides funds, augmented by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, for residencies and visits in schools and other educational settings by poets, artists, and performers. Schools and other sponsoring organizations provide partial funding for projects that vary from one-day visits to three month residencies. Disciplines include: poetry, visual arts, and performing arts.
2) Arts Advancement Program: Provides technical assistance and management support services to producing and presenting arts organizations throughout the state. The program includes workshops, organizational analysis, management audits, and long-term planning and development constituencies.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Cultural Council, 80 Boylston St., 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02116; (617) 727-3668. The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) offers grants and services to 2,500 schools, 335 local arts lottery councils in 348 communities, 1,500 non-profit cultural organizations and individual practitioners. The Commission's 1991-92 budget is $3,500,000. Individual artists were awarded $60,000 in individual fellowships. The Commission has requested $6,100,000 in funding for 1993.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Project Support: Provides an opportunity for individual artists, humanists, and interpretive scientists to apply directly to the council for support of creative and innovative projects. Categories for fiscal year 1993 include crafts and new approaches to science literacy. Awards range from $2,000 to $5,000. Projects must culminate in a formal public presentation in cooperation with a cultural organization, community center, government agency or corporation.
Organizational Funding
1) General Project Support: Designed to support cultural programs and services of excellence for the general public. A project can be a single event or a series of activities. The Council encourages collaborations. Organizations must have completed one year of cultural programming prior to application deadline and have a minimum operating budget of $2,500. Applicants can request up to 50% of the total project cost. Grants range from $2,000 to $15,000 and must be matched on a one-to-one basis with cash and in-kind goods and services.
Educational Funding:
1) Education Project Support: Provides direct services to children, particularly inner-city youth, those in rural areas, and those in low-income communities, as well as those with differing abilities and bilingual students. Organizations must have completed one year of cultural programming prior to application deadline and have a minimum operating budget of $2,500. The Council will fund up to 50% of the total project cost. Grants range from $2,000 to $15,000 and must be matched on a one-to-one basis with cash and in-kind goods and services.
2) Residency Program: Provides the opportunity for students and teachers to work with an artist from five to forty or more days. The artist must spend a minimum of two days per week in the school throughout the length of the residency. The Council will pay from 40% to 70% of an artist's fee of $150 per day depending on the length of the residency.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Michigan
Michigan Council for the Arts, 1200 Sixth St., Detroit, MI 48226-2461; (313) 256-3731. The Council for the Arts is in the process of being restructured. By Fall, 1992 the Council will have reshaped its programs for 1993 and thoroughly developed a new agenda of arts support for 1994. In 1992-93, $4,200,000 has been marked for state funding of arts programming. Grant programs are arranged in three general funding programs: Arts Organizations, Arts Projects, and Individual Artists. To request program guidelines, contact the specific Client Service Unit listed for each category. Any nonprofit organization or institution , artist, local government, school or community group in Michigan is eligible to apply for MCA grant funds. All funded activities must take place within the state and comply with equal opportunity standards.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Minnesota
Minnesota State Arts Board, 432 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102; (612) 297-2603. In 1990-91, the Board administered $4,869,495 in funding to non-profit organizations. Thirty-five individual fellowships were awarded totalling $210,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: These year-long fellowships recognize outstanding professional artists working in the visual, literary and performing arts. All fellowships are $6,000.
2) Career Opportunity Grants: These awards help artists take advantage of impending, concrete opportunities that will significantly advance their work or careers. Projects must be unique short-term opportunities. Grants are available in variable amounts from $100 to $1,000. A total of $5,500 is available during each review cycle.
3) Headlands Residency Project: This residency program for Minnesota creative artists is at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, CA, near San Francisco. Artists receive a travel allowance, living stipend, housing, and studio space for three to five months to live and work with other artists.
4) Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grants: These non-matching grants are given for the serious study of traditional arts between a master artist and apprentice. Grant awards range from $100 to $4,000.
5) Folk Arts Sponsorship Grants: Provide annual matching grants for research and presentation of Minnesota folk arts events. Grants range from $100 to $4,000.
6) Minnesota Touring Arts: This three-year program promotes increased touring by state professional performing arts within the state and 60 miles or more from their home base. Selected groups will receive up to 30% of artistic fees for touring performances. Maximum grant for each performance is $3,000. Selected groups may also receive up to $1,000 for technical assistance.
7) Operating Support Program: Provides unrestricted operating support to arts organizations that produce or exhibit works of art or offer a broad range of services to artists. Grant amounts are up to 10% of cash income budget. Minimum grants range between $5,000 and $10,000.
8) Series Presenters Programs: Funds nonprofit, tax exempt groups which present five or more professional artists or artistic companies in a community during an annual season. Grants are awarded up to 20% of cash expenses. The minimum grant is $5,000.
Educational Support:
1) Organizational Support Grants: Encourages and expands the delivery of cost efficient quality arts programs to Minnesota schools. Grants are awarded to Minnesota arts organizations that offer school residencies of at least five days in length. Matching grants are available in variable amounts and do not exceed one-half of residency expenses.
2) School Support Grants: Awards matching grants to elementary and secondary schools to sponsor individual arts residencies which range from five days to one year in length. Schools may request up to one-half of residency expenses.
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State Money for the Arts and Artists
Mississippi
Mississippi Arts Commission, 239 North Lamar St., Suite 207, Jackson, MS 39201; (601) 359-6030.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Fellowships: Non-matching fellowships of up to $5,000 are awarded to individual artists in the disciplines designated each year. Awards are based on the quality of past work. For 1993, categories are creative writing, music composition and the folk arts. For 1994, categories include the visual arts, choreography and film, video and media.
Organizational Funding:
1) General Operating Support: Provides funds for ongoing activities for arts and cultural organizations (not local arts agencies) or major arts division sf non-profit organizations. Grant awards average between $10,000 and $30,000. Organizations are encouraged to apply for 10% of actual cash revenues received the previous fiscal year.
2) Local Arts Agencies: Applicants are encouraged to apply for 25% their income. Grants average between $5,000 and $25,000.
3) Organizational Development: Provides support for ongoing activities of new arts and cultural organizations , incorporated for seven years or less. Organizations with a full-time professional director working at least 35 hours per week may apply for up to $9,000. Organizations with part-time or volunteer staff may apply up to $5,000.
4) Project Support: Fund a wide variety of arts projects and/or arts components of larger projects. Organizations may apply for funding for more than one project; however, the total for all projects may not exceed $5,000 in any fiscal year.
5) Mississippi Touring Arts: Fifty percent of an Artist's fees, up to $2,000, are covered from the Touring Arts Rosters program.
Educational Organizations:
1) Arts in Education: Advances basic arts education for all students, not only the gifted and talented, in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Up to $7,000 in matching funds are awarded.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Missouri
Missouri State Council on the Arts, Wainwright Office Complex, 111 N. 7th St., Suite 105, St. Louis, MO 63101-2188; (314) 340-6845. In 1991-92, Missouri granted $4,129,895 to non-profit, tax exempt state-based arts organizations. The Council is unable to fund fellowships to individuals.
Organizational Funding:
The Council offers financial assistance through seven art areas: dance, literature, media, multi-discipline, music, theater, and visual arts. A program administrator supervises applications in each area.
1) Community Arts Program (CAP): Helps non-metropolitan community arts councils and other local arts coordinating agencies sponsor projects in more than one art form. It also helps arts agencies upgrade their management abilities. Financial assistance is available for up to 50% of project support, arts agency administration salary support and office support. See Council guidelines for geographic restrictions.
2) Community Arts Special Projects: Organizations may apply for up to $2,000 for new projects not covered in its Community Arts Program application. Priority is given to new CAP applicants.
3) Statewide Arts Service Organizations: Provides financial assistance to organizations in the delivery of service to their statewide (or multi-state) arts constituency. Eligible organizations must be governed by a board of directors that has representation throughout the state and/or from a multi-state area.
3) Technical Assistance: Designed to help arts organizations develop specific administrative and technical skills. Eligible activities include: contracting with a consultant to assist the organization in a particular area, or defraying the cost of attending a workshop or conference that will help the organization develop needed skills and expertise. Funding of up to $2,000 may be requested. Applicants must provide at least 25% of the project's cost.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist Residency Program: Offers Missouri students and adults the opportunity to participate in artist residencies which promote and enrich existing arts curricula. Offers artists an opportunity to work with students in on-site residency situations for extended periods of time. Artists are paid on a per diem basis. For information, call (314) 727-4422.
2) Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program: Provides opportunities for qualified apprentices to learn style, technique, and repertoire from recognized folk art masters. This program is administered by the University of Missouri Cultural Heritage Center in Columbia. Funding is provided by the Council and the NEA. For information, call (314) 882-6296.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Montana
Montana Arts Council, 48 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-6430. This state agency promotes the state's arts, artists, and cultural organizations. In the 1992-93 biennium, $1,300,000 was awarded for 101 projects in 32 communities. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $73,400. The average grant was approximately $13,000. It is estimated that $670,000 may be available for each year of the 1994-95 grant period.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowships: Awards of $2,000 are presented annually to artists of merit. Decisions are based on the quality of an artist's work and are awarded in a variety of disciplines.
Organizational Funding:
Each dollar in grant funds must be matched by the applicant with one dollar in cash or in-kind goods and services. At least one-third of the amount requested must be matched in cash. Grants seldom exceed $6,000 and the average grant is $1,500.
1) Cultural and Aesthetic Project Grants: These grants are awarded by the legislature for a two-year period. Grants are awarded in: visual, performing, literary and media arts, history, archaeology, folklore, archives, collections, research, historic preservation and the construction or renovation of cultural facilities. Categories include:
A) Special Project Grants: Awarded for specific activities, services or events of limited duration, the expansion of on-going programs to meet defined needs and to support projects which generate new sources of revenue.
B) Operational Support Grants: These grants are available for cultural organizations which have been in existence for at least two years. Generally, each grant dollar must be matched with one dollar in cash or in-kind goods and services.
C) Capital Expenditure Grants: Grants are available for additions to a collection or acquisition of works of art, artifacts or historical documents; historic preservation, and the renovation of construction of cultural facilities. Each grant dollar generally must be matched with three dollars in cash or in-kind goods and services.
D) Challenge Grants: Grants are awarded for the expansion of permanent endowments to support non-profit cultural organizations and activities. Each grant dollar must be matched with three dollars in cash, irrevocable planned or deferred gifts or life insurance, devises and bequests.
E) Immediate Action Grants: These grants are awarded throughout the year to enable the Council to respond to unanticipated opportunities or emergencies which occurred after the regular grant request deadline. Grants generally do not exceed $500.
2) Underwriting Assistance Grants: Grants are given as "courage money" to sponsors of professional performing arts touring companies and artists. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and preference is given to small communities. Grants are limited to a maximum of $300.
3) Folklife and traditional Arts Grant Program: Matching grants are available to non-profit groups such as community and cultural organizations, tribes, professional societies, local arts agencies and libraries for projects designed to support folklife and traditional arts.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists in Schools/Communities: These grants allow professional artists to work in residencies in schools or community settings. Nationally selected poets and writers, musicians, dancers, visual artists, theater artists, folk artists and video artists are available. Artists are paid on a per diem basis.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Nebraska
Nebraska Arts Council, 1313 Farman On The Mall, Omaha, NE 69102-1873; (402) 595-2122. In 1991-92, the Council awarded $1,108,975 in grants to non-profit organizations. Individual artists received a total of $30,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowships: Fellowships operate on a two-year alternating cycle. The award pool is equally divided each year between visual arts and one other discipline area. Literature and performing arts are eligible in alternating years. Dollar amounts depend on federal funds available. In 1991-92, each discipline was allocated $16,000 for awards.
Organizational Funding:
1) Basic Support Grant: Provides general operating support throughout the year to arts organizations. Applicants are divided into four categories, based on their previous year's fiscal budget. Minimum basic level funding is $500.
2) Community Challenge Grant: Provides a year of activities to new and emerging arts organizations. Applicants may request up to $1,000 during the first year; $1,500 during the second year; and $2,000 in the third year. All grants require matching funds.
3) Director's Fund: Grants are available to arts and non-arts organizations for emergency or contingency funds, high-risk ventures, professional development, pilot projects, and collaborative new work/projects between Nebraska arts organizations and individual artists. Grants may cover up to one-half of the total project. Grants range from $100 to $1,000.
4) Special Projects: Supports a wide variety of specific arts projects such as exhibitions, festivals or poetry readings. One-half of the total cost of the project may be funded. Grants range from $500 to $10,000.
5) Nebraska Touring Program/Exhibits Nebraska: Provides grants to sponsors of performances or exhibits selected from a roster of eligible artists or organizations.
6) Arts as Basic in the Curriculum/Community: Supports fees for projects sponsored by arts or non-arts organizations which integrate the arts into the basic curriculum of as a school district or emphasize collaborations with an arts education focus.
7) Nebraska Touring Program/Exhibits Nebraska (NTP) Technical Assistance Program: Provides up to $500 per year for non-performance production/exhibit expenses to artists, groups, or non-profit arts organizations.
8) Artists in Schools/Communities: Supports fees for artists' residencies sponsored by non-arts organizations in school or community settings. Residencies can be short-term, long-term or extended-term.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Nevada
Nevada State Council on the Arts, 329 Flint St., Reno, NV 89501; (702) 688-1225. In 1991-92, the Council awarded $1,200,000 in funding to non-profit arts organizations and artists. Individual artists fellowships totalled $20,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artists Fellowships: Assists in the creation of new works and supports artists' efforts to advance their careers. Fellowships range from $2,000 to $10,000 and are available to artists with one-year Nevada residency at time of application.
2) Folk Arts Apprenticeships: Supports master-apprentice learning relationships that continue Nevada's traditional arts and cultures. Awards of $2,500 are available to master folk artists and one or two apprentices, with at least one a Nevada resident.
Organizational Funding:
1) Grants to Organizations: Provides funding to strengthen and improve arts organizations. Grants range from $1,000 to $22,500 dependent upon the size of the non-profit organization. Public institutions are eligible for project support only.
2) Grants to Presenters: These grants are awarded to presenting organizations to support the presentation of performing or visual arts seasons. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Grants range from $1,001 to $7,500 for non-profit organizations and from $1,001 to $5,000 for public institutions.
3) Rural Arts Development: Provides support to develop stronger arts in Nevada's rural communities. Non-matching grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to non-profit, tax exempt community organizations or local government entities. Grants of up to $15,000 are awarded to developing arts organizations. Funds require a one-to-two local match to state/federal dollars and should be used to undertake new or expanded community initiatives, or assist in programming.
4) Challenge Grant Program: Established tax exempt, non-profit organizations may apply for grants up to $30,000 that may be used to strengthen long-term operations and financial stability. Funds may be used for creating a new, or adding to an existing, endowment or cash reserve; capital expenditures for building acquisition or renovation; land acquisition directly related to the organization's mission; major equipment (over $1,000); or collections acquisition.
5) Mini-Grants: Grants of up to $1,000 are provided for specific, short-term assistance which fills an immediate need. New or established tax exempt, non-profit organizations, public institutions, individual artists, administrators, art educators and board members may apply for funding.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist in Residence Program : Provides an opportunity for artists around the country to spend one month in a work/instruction arrangement within elementary and high schools, community centers, and other organizations. Artists' fees for 1991-92 are $2,200 per residency month (20 days). Applicant sites must match Council funds on at least a one-to-one basis.
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State Money for the Arts and Artists
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Division of Arts, Council of the Arts, 40 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301-4974; (603) 271-2789. New Hampshire provided approximately $600,000 in funding in 1990-1991. Nine fellowships of $3,000 each were given to individual artists.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Fellowships: Fellowships are awarded to professional artists in recognition of excellence and range from $1,500 to $3,000.
2) Artist Opportunity Grants: These awards are open only to artists who have been designated as finalists for the current fellowship year. Grants up to $500 are awarded.
3) Discovery Award: Designed to find artists who may "fall through the gaps" of the Council's grants. The first award will be announced in October, 1993. The maximum amount awarded is $500.
Organizational Funding:
Matching funds are often required under this category.
1) Operating Grants: Provide funds for ongoing administrative and arts programming needs of nonprofit community arts organizations. Funding is for 20% of the organization's annual operating income or $8,000, whichever is less.
2) Program Grant: Cash match grants of up to $4,000 are open to community arts organizations without paid staff and to non-arts organizations.
3) Salary Assistance Grants: These grants are open to incorporated community arts councils seeking administrative staff for the first time or securing additional staff or staff hours. Maximum funding is $5,000 with a minimum match of $2,500. An arts council may apply for second-year funding up to $3,000 with a minimum match of $1,500. By year three, the organization must be able to assume full payment of the salary.
4) Special Project Grants: Matching grants of up to $4,000 are awarded to support specific arts programming activities.
5) Rural Residency Grants: Grants of up to 50% of total residency costs or $2,000, whichever is less, are available for three to ten day community-based artist residencies. Full-time residency applicants are eligible for up to 75% or $3,000, whichever is less.
6) Technical Assistance Grants: Three types of grants are offered: Consultancies ($500), Scholarship Aid/Travel Fund ($250), and Grants to New Arts Organizations ($750).
7) Arts Institution (A1) Grants: Consists of A-1 Development and Operating Grants. While both grants can be used to help with operating expenses, Development Grants incorporate a challenge grant to help organizations raise funds from new or established donors. Funding ranges from $9,000 to $16,000.
8) Project Grants: Supports specific arts programming for the general public. May be a single event or a thematically linked set of events. Up to $4,500 is available in funding.
Educational Organizations:
Three basic types of grants are offered:
1) Artist in Residence Grants: Supports the costs of bringing artists to sites where they will work with students and teachers, kindergarten through twelfth grade, over time from three to sixty days. Depending upon the length of residency, grants range from $400 to $4,000.
2) AIE Initiatives: Provides arts education programs for students pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and to education professionals who serve this group. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.
3) Teacher/Artist Curriculum Collaborations: Designed for a two-year cycle. Provides incentives for teachers to integrate new arts curricula with educational programs. Funding is available up to $1,000 in the first year; up to $1,490 in the second.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
New Jersey
New Jersey State Council on the Arts, CN 306, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-6130. In 1991-92, the Council awarded $9,172,034 in grants to non-profit organizations. Out of 1,052 applicants, 74 individual fellowships were awarded totalling $474,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: Fellowships are awarded to professional New Jersey artists. No students are eligible. Categories include: choreography, music composition, opera/music theater composition, theater (mime), experimental art, graphics, painting, sculpture, design arts, crafts, photography, media arts (film/video), prose, play writing, poetry and interdisciplinary arts. An artist may only apply in one discipline and only in one category. In 1991-92 fellowships were awarded in $12,000, $7,000 and $5,000 amounts.
Organizational Funding:
Open to non-profit, tax exempt organizations that have been in existence and active for at least two years at the time of application. All organizations applying for support must apply for either a general operating support grant or special project grant. All grants offered through this program are matching grants. All matches must be cash matches. Categories include:
1) General Operating Support: Includes discretionary, non-project oriented funding to support overall administrative as well as artistic operations. Organizations must be multi-regional or statewide in public impact. Awards generally do not exceed 20% of total projected expenditures.
2) Special Project Support: Grants are awarded specifically for an arts project/event of an eligible non-profit organization, agency or local government institution. Projects must be multi-regional or statewide in public impact.
3) Arts Basic to Education Awards: Support offered to arts education organizations and agencies that provide art-in-education services to children in grades kindergarten through twelfth.
4) Major Impact Arts Organizations: Funding is granted to a limited number of arts organizations which meet the highest standards of excellence and administrative and fiscal responsibility. Designations are made for a three-year period.
5) Challenge Grants: May be offered to help the arts organization leverage increased contributed support from corporations, foundations and other public and private sources. Funds must be matched and may be applied to general operations.
6) Technical Assistance; Grants are offered that assist organizations in obtaining needed expertise and management skills. These grants usually do not require a match.
Educational Organizations:
Arts in Education Programs (AIE) are available to public, private and parochial schools, school districts, non-profit community organizations, non-profit local arts center, and organizations that sponsor non-for-profit community projects. The NJSCA awards sponsors matching funds to pay for artists' fees only.
1) Artists-in-Education Programs: Residencies range from five-day short-term residencies to long-term residencies lasting 100 days. Disciplines include: architecture, dance, folk arts, jazz, media arts, theater/drama, visual arts/crafts and writing.
2) Artist/Teacher/Institute: Is a ten-day summer program that offers educators the same opportunities for artistic growth that students experience in AIE residencies. Workshops and in-depth arts experiences are available in all disciplines.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
New Mexico
New Mexico Cultural Affairs Arts Division, 224 East Palace Ave, Sante Fe, NM 87501; (505) 827-6490. The New Mexico Art Division is unable to fund fellowships to individuals. It encourages applicant organizations to involve resident New Mexico artists. However, the Division will support local sponsorship of out-of-state artists or organizations to enrich a resident group or when the services fill a need that cannot be met locally. In 1990-91, the Division awarded $1,200,000 in grant funding to non-profit organizations.
Organizational Funding:
New Mexico administers grants to non-profit organizations. Generally, grant applicants must provide at least a one-to-one cash match. Categories include:
1) Established Arts Organizations: This category purchases art services on behalf of New Mexico residents from established professional organizations. Applicants fall into three categories: those whose cash operating incomes for the preceding year were greater than $500,000, less than $500,000 and less than $100,000. Grants range from $10,000 to $120,000 dependent upon category.
2) Civic and Community Arts Organizations: Supports those organizations that promote, produce, and/or present quality arts experiences but do not meet the requirements to apply as Professional Arts Organizations. The maximum grant available is 50% of cash operating income, excluding grants from the Arts Division, or $15,000, whichever is less.
3) Culturally Diverse Organizations: Designed to develop stronger ethnic arts organizations on a long-term basis. The maximum grant available is 50% of cash operating income, excluding grants from the Arts Division, or $15,000, whichever is less.
4) Arts Projects: Purchases short-term arts services on behalf of New Mexico residents. Maximum request is $5,000 for Folk Arts, Culturally Diverse Arts, and other Arts Projects.
5) Incentives to Present New Mexico Touring Artists: Assists presenters in obtaining the services of New Mexico touring performing artist on behalf of their communities. Presenters may be awarded up to 50% of any given fee on the application.
Educational Programs:
1) Artists Residencies: Places qualified artists in various community, rural, and institutional settings through grants for collaborative residencies or rural and institutional residencies. There is a ten-day minimum residency length. Artists are paid a minimum of $110 per working day.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
New York
New York State Council on the Arts, 915 Broadway, New York, NY 10010; (212) 387-7000. In 1991, New York awarded $46,327,400 in grants to non-profit arts organizations.
Individual Artists Programs:
The Council and local regrant agencies are unable to make grants directly to individuals. All applications must be sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Grants are awarded through Cultural Service Contracts with the non-profit organizations which direct the funds to the individual's project. In 1991-92, the Program received $1,159,020 in support. Funding categories include: composers' commissions, film production, media production, visual arts, and theater. Up to $25,000 may be granted.
Organizational Funding:
Non-profit arts organizations in New York may receive grants from the Council. The Council has 17 program areas of support including: architecture, planning and design, arts in education, capital funding initiative, dance, electronic media and film, folk arts, individual artists, literature, museum, music, musical instrument revolving loan fund, presenting operations, special arts services, state local partnership, theater and the visual arts. Funding is available through two categories:
1) General Operating Support: Provides unrestricted support for ongoing institutional activities. Each program has its particular criteria and restrictions. In general, a group must have at least three years prior support from the program in order to be eligible.
2) Multi-Year Support: Many programs offer multi-year support in areas other than General Operating Support. In these instance, organizations do have the option of applying for more than one year of support.
In addition to providing support to nonprofit arts organizations through its own funding process, the Council also supports a statewide local regranting system called Decentralization. Grants up to $5,000 are funded to support professional and avocational arts activities in all artistic disciplines within local communities.
Educational Programs:
Arts in Education: Is a collaboration between the Council and the State Education Department. Non-profit cultural and environmental organizations based in New York may submit applications. In 1991-92, $3,074,850 was awarded in grants. Funding categories include general operating support, planning grants, implementation grants, special projects, evaluation/research and long-term projects. Arts and education, dance groups, museums, theater, and folk arts are among the categories eligible. Individual artists are funded through sponsoring organizations. These individual grants are available in five areas; film production, media production, visual artist sponsored projects, theater commissions, and music commissions. The amount of funding available is dependent of the project being proposed.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
North Carolina
North Carolina Arts Council, Department of Cultural Resources, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807; (919) 733-2821. The Council provides over 1,700 grants each year to artists and non-profit organizations for arts programming throughout the state. In 1990-91, the Council awarded $4,531,761 in grants to non-profit organizations. Individual artists received $113,100 in fellowships.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: Awards recognize the contribution of exemplary artists and provide funds for continued creative development. Fellowships of $8,000 are available in dance, literature, music, theater and the visual arts.
2) Artist Project Grants: Support professional artists for specific artistic projects. Grants are available in dance, folklife, literature and visual arts and range from $5,000 to $8,000.
3) Residencies: Residencies provide opportunities for artists to work in schools and community colleges. Residency opportunities at out-of-state arts centers are also available in some categories.
4) Folk Heritage Awards: These awards recognize the lifetime achievement of folk artists who have made outstanding contributions to the state's cultural heritage. A non-matching cash amount of $3,000 is awarded.
5) Folklife Documentary Project Grants: Grants provide support for the preservation of the state's traditional culture through the use of modern documentary technology. Grants rarely exceed $10,000.
6) Touring Artists Roster: Contains a list of selected performing artists receiving fee support for touring performances in the state. Current artists on the roster and recent alumni may also apply for scholarship and project assistance.
7) Writers Scholarships provide support to writers to attend workshops, conferences, book fairs or other educational events. Grants do not exceed $500.
8) Internships: Programs are available to individuals for training in arts administration.
Organizational Funding:
The Council's grant programs are available in eight categories: community development, dance, folklife, literature, music, theater, touring/presenting and the visual arts. Support includes funding for includes program support, interdisciplinary/special projects, and organizational development grants as well as the general support grants listed below:
1) Major Organization Support: Provides funding for the artistic programs and administration of the state's major dance, music and visual arts organizations.
2) General Support: Provides funding for the artistic programs and administration of established theater and literary organizations.
3) Local Government Challenge: These grants match new allocations provided by country and municipal governments for local arts council programming.
4) Management Service Organization: Grants support statewide organizations serving community arts programming.
Educational Organizations:
1) Arts in Education: Supports the arts in education and assists the Basic Education Program through artist residencies, program development grants, and Arts-in-Education project grants. The Council plans to hold a statewide conference on arts education. It also plans to publish a directory on model projects, as well as develop an audiovisual program to encourage arts in education and work with the North Carolina Association of Arts Councils to establish a network of local contacts in the field of education.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
North Dakota
North Dakota Council On Arts, Black Building #606, 118 Broad Way, Fargo, ND 58102; (701) 239-7150. In 1990-91, the Council awarded $462,500 to non-profit organizations. Individuals received $25,000 in fellowship grants.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artists Fellowships Program: Assists North Dakota artists in furthering their professional artistic careers. Fellowship funds come from individual and business donations and interest from the state's Cultural Endowment. Fellowships are awarded in the following disciplines: dance, music, opera/musical theater, theater, visual arts, architecture/design, crafts, photography, media arts, literature, interdisciplinary arts, and folk arts.
2) Professional Development Program: Provides financial assistance for informational/educational opportunities relating to the arts and arts development, or to benefit arts organizations by providing support for consultants and technical or artistic advisors. Only one grant of up to $300 will be provided per artist or organization per year. Grants do not require matching funds.
Organizational Funding:
1) ACCESS Grant Program: Provides state funds to non-profit organizations for general operating as well as special projects.l Generally it serves small, rural or emerging groups, or those making special efforts to provide arts experiences to previously underserved audiences.
2) Institutional Support: Supports non-profit organizations for general operating as well as for performances, exhibitions, workshops and other special projects in all arts disciplines. Mini-grant requests of $500 are accepted throughout the year.
3) Rural Arts Initiative: Combines federal, state, and local funding to assist the significant organizational, programmatic, and artistic growth of selected local arts organizations in small, rural towns.
4) Touring Arts Program: Provides a roster of high quality, low cost touring events, and grants state funds to non-profit organizations sponsoring these events in North Dakota communities.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Residence: Provides a roster of qualified artists who can work with students in elementary and secondary schools for sustained periods of time, and provides federal funds to non-profit organizations and local school districts for sponsoring these artists.
2) Local Education in the Arts Planning: (LEAP) Program regrants federal funds to assist local school districts in developing five-year education plans.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Ohio
Ohio Council on Arts, 727 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43205-1797; (614) 466-2613. New Guidelines will be available in June, 1992. In 1991-92 Ohio awarded $9,896,213 in grants to non-profit organizations and artists.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artist Program: Offers fellowships of $5,000 and $10,000 and artist residency opportunities. Individual Fellowships are granted to residents with at least one year residency prior to the January 15 deadline imposed. No student may apply. Artist in residency opportunities at P.S.I. in Long Island, NY and Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, CA are open to artists who have received Individual Artists Fellowships.
2) Major Fellowships: This program offers a two-year fellowship of $50,000 ($25,000 per year) to outstanding Ohio artists. The Program is open to choreographers, music composers, performance artists, interdisciplinary and media artists, creative writers, craftspersons, designers, photographers and visual artists.
3) Individual Artist Program: Provides Professional Development Assistance of up to $1,000 to help the artist pay for a variety of activities.
4) Traditional and Ethnic Arts Apprenticeship Program: Offers grants up to $2,000. A traditional master artist an apprentice artist apply together for a one-year apprenticeship.
Organizational Funding:
Support for organizations include funding for: art in public places, dance, design arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, media arts, multi-arts, music, theater, traditional and ethnic arts, and visual arts and crafts.
1) Major Institution Support: Helps fund operational expenses for Ohio institutions with operating incomes over $500,000.
2) Project Support: Provides partial funding toward year-long projects or short-term projects sponsored by arts and non-arts organizations.
3) Operating Support: Funds the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of arts organizations with operating incomes under $500,000 for a full year of services, July 1 - June 30.
4) Sudden Opportunity Grants: Provides money for an unforeseen arts opportunity that may occur between council Board meetings. Grants are limited to $2,000 and fund a wide variety of activities.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Oklahoma
State Arts Council of Oklahoma, 640 Jim Thorpe Bldg., Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4987; (405) 521-2931. Financial assistance is available to qualified organizations for a wide variety of arts projects which fall with the Council's guidelines. Applications are accepted from nonreligious, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. The Council is unable to fund individuals. In 1990-91, Oklahoma provided $2,904,043 in grant funding to non-profit organizations. Colleges, schools and universities which receive funding through the State Regents for Higher Education, or substantial private sources, are a lower funding priority except in areas where the university or college is the sole source of arts events in a community. The Council will fund personnel or administrative costs associated with a project. The Council does not fund general administrative expenses or general organizational support.
Organizational Funding:
All funding for the Advanced Request, Over $2,000 and Under $2,000 Project Assistance categories must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the applicant. Fifty percent of the matching funds must be cash.
1) Advanced Request Funding: This category encourages project planning 16 months in advance of the fiscal year in which activities will occur. It allows for the inclusion of Advanced Request Category recommendations in the State Arts Council's budget request to the Governor and Legislature in September of each year.
2) Project Assistance Over $2,000: Supports programs or projects for which the total financial assistance requested form the Council exceeds $2,000. Applicants are reviewed by advisory panels which make funding recommendations to the Council. Projects must be submitted no later than December 10.
3) Project Assistance Under $2,000: Provides assistance for smaller or low-cost projects. Applications are reviewed monthly on a first-come, first-served basis by the Executive Committee of the State Arts Council. Applications must be submitted no later than 60 days prior to the project beginning date.
4) Minority Arts: This category is for requests of under $5,000 to be used primarily for technical assistance to minority arts organizations or for special projects designed for audience development, community participation or projects directed toward youth. The match for the projects may be in-kind. Limited funds are available. The deadline for submission is 60 days prior to project start date.
5) Fairs and Festivals: Are defined as one-day indoor or outdoor community celebrations of the arts. Financial assistance for a one-day fair or festival is generally under $500. Applications for one-day fair and festival events should be submitted under the Under $2,000 category. Applications for fairs and festivals lasting two or more days should be submitted in the Under $2,000, Over $2,000 or Advanced Request categories depending upon the amount of funding requested. Applications will be judged on an individual basis.
6) Artists-in Residences Program: Applications are accepted from local education agencies and non-profit, tax exempt community organizations. A residency's structure is determined by the on-site arts planning team and consists mostly of class sessions. Teachers or adult workshops, lecture, and mini-performances are some of the other possible activities. A school or community residency may last up to 36 weeks and is based on a 40-hour work week. Half of that time is spent with residency participants, the remaining time is designated as studio time for the artist. The artist's compensation for an approved residency is $520 per week. There is a set relocation fee for travel to residencies outside the artist's home town. Artists are responsible for their own transportation, board and lodging.
7) Oklahoma Touring Program: Enables the Council to share the cost of quality Oklahoma performing events with local community organizations. Producers of dance, music, opera and theater, along with storytellers and folk artists are chosen on the basis of artistic quality. Any nonreligious, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, governmental unit, tribal government or educational institution is eligible for assistance. Touring costs are shared by the council and the presenter. Funding is available for 50% of the contracted performance or exhibition fee.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Oregon
Oregon Arts Commission, 550 Airport Road SE, Salem, OR 97301; (503) 378-3625. In 1991-92, the Commission awarded $1,476,608 in grants to non-profit arts organizations. Individuals received $54,000 in fellowships.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Fellowships: Individual artists may apply for either a $3,000 Individual Artist Fellowship or a $10,000 Masters Fellowship, but not both. Categories include: visual arts and crafts, literary arts, media arts, design arts, photography, performing arts and interdisciplinary work. Masters applications must have been residents of the state for five years previous to application deadline date.
2) Western States Regional Media Arts Fellowships: Available to artists living in the thirteen western states, including Oregon, and the Pacific territories. Project grants up to $7,000 are available for production expenses for proposed new work or work in progress.
Organizational Funding:
1) Program Grants: Non-profit arts organizations which have been in existence at least two years may apply. Grants contribute to an organization's entire year's programming. Grants are intended primarily for mid-sized arts organizations and generally do not exceed $5,000.
2) Oregon Arts Challenge: Open to private non-profit, tax exempt arts organizations. Organizations must have been in existence in substantially its current form for at least five years and have experienced, professional management on a full-time basis. The maximum grant is $225,000. All grants must be matched at least one-to-one within certain Council regulations.
3) Special Project Grants: Support initiatives which are not a part of an arts organization's regular programming. Projects are generally one-time initiatives, and will not be supported more than two years. Grants generally do not exceed $3,000. Funding includes special constituencies, art in public places, new works services to the arts and folk arts.
4) Presenting Grants: Support performances of traveling artists in Oregon. First priority goes to support Oregon performing arts groups, however, sponsors may apply for funds to support out-of-state companies when their services fulfill a need not met within the state. Grants are made to non-profit organizations which sponsor performing artists, not directly to touring artists. Maximum amount of funding is $200.
5) Professional Development Grants: This program includes local arts agencies. Grants are available in two categories:
A) Training: Funds for arts administrators to attend workshops and seminars that develop administrative skills.
B) Consultants: Funds for consultants to conduct training workshops, work with board or staff members, or assist in activities such as marketing and facilities planning.
6) Emergency Grants: Funding for opportunities that may arise during the year for which an organization needs support, but for a legitimate reason could not apply at the spring deadline. Maximum funding is $500.
Educational Programs:
1) Artist Residencies: Introduces practicing professional artists into community settings to engage students, teachers and the public in the arts. Residencies are offered in all arts disciplines: visual arts, crafts, design, architecture, creative writing, dance, music, film and video, folk arts, theater, and interdisciplinary projects. Short-term and long-term residencies are available. Artists are paid on a per diem basis.
2) Arts Education Project Grants: Supports projects that make the arts basic to education within the schools and extends arts education opportunities for Oregon students beyond the schools. Grants of up to $3,000 are awarded for one-time projects or as seed money to develop a program.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Room 216, Finance Bldg., Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-6883. In 1991-92, 1001 non-profit organizations received $19,007,611 in funding. Fellowships were awarded to 75 individual artists totalling $475,548.
Individual Artists Programs:
Applicants must have lived in Pennsylvania for two years prior to applying for funding and should have had a minimum of three years professional experience in their field.
1) Fellowships: Limited fellowships are available to established or emerging artists. Categories include: crafts, dance, folklife, literature, media arts (audio/radio), music (composers, jazz composers and performers, and solo recitalists), inter-disciplinary arts, theater and screenwriters and visual arts. Awards are made directly to the individual primarily on the basis of the creative excellence of the work submitted for review.
Organizational Funding:
Organizations must be non-profit, tax exempt corporations providing arts programming and/or services to Pennsylvania. Categories include: broadcast of the arts, crafts, inter-disciplinary arts, dance, literature, local arts services, local government, media arts, museums, music, presenting organizations, theater and visual arts. Non-profit organizations may apply on behalf of an unincorporated arts group. In this capacity, the organization becomes a "conduit" for grant funds and is financially, administratively and programmatically responsible. Unless otherwise specified, grants must be matched on a dollar for dollar basis. The Council will support no more than 50% of a project. If necessary, a reasonable portion of the acquired matching funds may be in-kind contributions of facilities, goods and services. Funding includes:
1) General Support: Assists arts organizations which have been regularly receiving Council support for the costs of their annual activities. First-time applicants should not apply for General Support. Organizations must have been in operation for at least three prior to application and be under professional artistic and managerial leadership on a year-round basis.
2) Technical Assistance: Non-matching grants are available to engage consultants to review programs and operations and advise and assist in organization planning and development. Maximum funding is $1,000. Conference grants of up to $250 are also available.
3) Busing Program: Busing grants are provided to non-profit organizations if they are transporting groups to art activities. Non-matching grants are awarded up to $250 per trip.
Educational Programs:
1) Residencies: The Arts in Education Program (AIE) places practicing artists in schools and community settings, particularly where quality arts experiences are not readily available. AIE covers all disciplines. Priority is given to Pennsylvania artists. In cases where extreme financial needs can be demonstrated, the normal 50% matching requirements may be waived. Residencies last from a minimum of ten days in length to a maximum of 80 days. The cost of a residency is 4150 per day for the resident artist's fees. Applicants may also apply for funds for travel and daily expenses.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Council On The Arts, 95 Cedar St., Suite 103, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-3880. In 1991-92, the Council awarded $1,469,857 to non-profit arts organizations. Out of 225 applicants, 24 individual artists received $42,000 in fellowships.
Individual Artists Programs:
Applicants must be eighteen years of age or older and have lived in the state for at least one year prior application. Grants fall into four categories:
1) Artist Projects: Enables an artist to create new work and/or complete works-in-progress by providing direct financial assistance. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.
2) Fellowships: Fellowships are offered in: choreography, crafts, design, drawing and printmaking, film and video, folk arts, literature, music composition, new genres, painting, photography and three-dimensional art. Grant recipients each receive $3,000. A runner-up in each category, if awarded, will receive a $500 honorarium.
3) Folk Arts Apprenticeships: This program fosters the sharing of traditional (folk) artistic skills between a master and an apprentice who is already familiar with the genre. Grants range from $100 to $2,000. For exceptional projects, higher amounts may be awarded. Most of the support is for the master's fee.
Organizational Funding:
Minimum grant awards are $100 and funds must be expended during the fiscal year of the award. Program grants, with the exception of general operating support, are divided into two categories. Level I grants range from $100 to $2,000. Level II grants range from $2,001 to $5,000. A dollar-for-dollar cash match is required.
1) Access Initiatives: Provides funds for projects that assure equal opportunity and access for underserved groups and individuals.
2) Arts Programming: Provides matching funds for a wide variety of arts-related projects planned and executed by eligible nonprofit organizations.
3) Organizational Development: Supplies funds to advance an organization's artistic, management, and technical capabilities.
4) General Operating Support: Provides partial operating costs for the state's established arts producing/exhibiting organizations. Organizations are eligible for single year funding if they have had a three-year grant history with the Council. Organizations that have made a statewide impact may apply for multi-year funding if their budget is over $100,000 and have had a five-year grant history with the Council.
All grants require a dollar-for-dollar match. The Council will fund up to 50% of the organization's budget. Funding is not available to local arts councils, service organizations, amateur organizations, or all volunteer organizations.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist Residency Grants: Grants sponsor both professional and folk artists for residencies in educational settings. Residencies are carried out by artists from the Arts in Education Artist Roster and are long-term (15 to 100 days for professional artists; minimum of five days for folk artists). Grants are funded up to $12,000.
2) Arts as Basic in Curriculum (ABC) Grants: Supports funding to help make the arts a basic part of kindergarten through twelfth grade education. Grants are funded up to $2,500.
3) Rhode Island Comprehensive Arts Planning Grants (RICAP) Grants: Open to Rhode Island public school districts with a need to coordinate and improve educational programs in dance, theater, music, visual arts and creative writing for its students. $2,000 will be awarded to each year's chosen districts. Special training, resources, workshops, and professional leadership is built into the award.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
South Carolina
South Carolina Art Commission, 1800 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 734-8696. New grant guidelines are due out in mid-summer, 1992. Grants to non-profit arts organizations totalled $2,000,000. Six individual artist fellowships of $7,500 each were awarded in 1991-92.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: Five fellowships are available annually in the following disciplines: visual arts, crafts, literature and music performance. These non-matching awards are for $5000.
2) Special Projects: Funds specific, planned activities such as the production of new work, marketing and professional development. These matching grants generally do not exceed $7,500.
3) Small Grants: Provide funding for short-term, small budget projects which arise during the current year. Grants do not exceed $1,000.
Organizational Funding:
Organizations apply either as Professional Arts Organizations or Other Organizations. Funding options include matching programs such as advancement grants, challenge grants, endowment development grants, local government challenge grants, subgranting, small grants and ticket subsidy grants. All options are not available to all organizations. Within both categories, there are three groups:
1) Professional Arts Organizations:
A) Established Organizations: Applicants in this group must be invited to apply. Organizations must have distinguished themselves as among the state's major cultural institutions and leading arts councils. Funding generally does not exceed $75,000 annually.
B) Developing Organizations: Assists the planned development of already stable, professional arts organizations. Funding rarely exceeds $40,000.
C) Emerging Organizations: Assists arts organizations whose objective is to become fully professional, but have not yet attained organizational stability. Funds rarely exceed $15,000.
2) Other Organizations:
A) Non-Arts Institutions: Supports major arts projects with significant statewide impact sponsored by colleges, universities, and other types of institutions. Funds generally do not exceed $20,000.
B) Community Presenters of Series, Exhibitions and Readings: Encourages innovative programming by supporting high quality offerings. These highly competitive grants rarely exceed $10,000.
C) Community Events, Projects and Arts Organizations: Established to enhance the quality and encourage risk taking in community-based arts programming. Grants rarely exceed $10,000.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Residence: This program places artists in the literary, performing, and visual arts and crafts in a school setting for residencies for one to thirty-two weeks. Teacher workshops are also conducted. A participating artist must be on the South Carolina Arts Commission's Approved Artist Roster. Short-term, long-term and extended residencies are available with the Commission providing forty to sixty percent of funding.
2) Artists Visits: This new offering allows Roster Artists to make one or two day visits to provide a variety of services such as classes, workshops for teachers, specific arts projects, etc. The Commission provides 40% of funding.
3) Special Projects Option: Encourages new arts education projects that are well outside the realm of the residency options and which make a qualitative difference in a site's program. Creative and innovative projects compete in this option. The Commission provides 40% of funding.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
South Dakota
South Dakota Arts Council, 108 W. 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57102-0788; (605) 339-6646. All grants (except Emerging Artist Grants and Fellowships) are intended to be seed money. Applicant organizations and individuals are funded up to 50% of projected costs. Funding is available in the following arts disciplines: dance, music, opera/music theater, theater, visual arts, design arts, crafts, photography, media arts, literature and folk arts. In 1991-92, the Council distributed $551,800 in grants to non-profit arts organizations. Individual fellowships totalled $30,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Fellowship Grants: Recognize South Dakota artists of exceptional talent in any arts discipline with $5,000 non-matching grants.
2) Emerging Artists Grants: Recognizes artists for their potential for growth and contribution to the arts. This non-matching grant of $1,000 can only be awarded to an individual artist once every three years.
3) Project Grants: Assist individual artists in the presentation of a project for the general public or an activity which meets specific needs of the applicant artist. Awards up to 50% of the total project costs. Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar in cash or in combination with an in-kind service.
Organizational Funding:
1) General Operating Support: Provides operating assistance to South Dakota non-profit presenting or producing arts institutions and community arts councils. Grants are funded up to 10% of the applicant's annual eligible cash operating expenses.
2) Project Grants: Assist non-profit organizations in the presentation of an activity or series of activities for the general public which meet specific needs of the applicant organization.
Awards up to 50% of the total project costs. Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar in cash or in combination with an in-kind service.
3) Interim Project Grants: Open to organizations that have not received a General Operating Support or Project Grant. Up to $500 in matching funds may be awarded in special cases involving new sites, new events or new organizations.
4) Emergency Grants: Up to $500 in funds may be awarded to organizations which need emergency support, but for a legitimate reason, could not apply on the February 1 deadline.
5) Arts Bank: Provides an underwriting to remove fear of financial loss in producing and sponsoring performances, workshops and other arts events for local audiences without removing the community effort required to support the event. An organization cannot receive more than $1,000 from the Arts bank within a fiscal year.
6) Technical Assistance: Provides matching funds for professional advice on technical matters, specific programs, projects, and/or administrative functions of non-profit arts organizations. Grants up to $500 are provided to match 50% of the consultant's negotiated fee and travel/lodging/meals at state government rates.
7) Professional Development: Assists individuals associated with arts organizations with in improving their ability to work for arts in South Dakota. Grants up to $500 are provided to match 50% of the consultant's negotiated fee and travel/lodging/ meals at state government rates. Funds are awarded to the applicant organization.
8) Touring Arts: Help make the arts available in all regions of the state. Provides matching funds to individuals for touring in any arts discipline.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Schools: Places practicing artists of quality work in residences of one week or longer in schools. Preference is given to public and private elementary and secondary schools in South Dakota. Artist fees are supported on a matching funds basis between the sponsoring organization and the Council.
2) Art Educator Grants: Assist teachers from all arts disciplines in the development of arts education curricula for students in grades kindergarten through twelfth.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Tennessee
Tennessee Art Commission, 320-6th Ave North, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37243-0780; (615) 741-1701. In 1991-92, the Commission awarded $2,456,525 in matching grants to non-profit arts organizations. Nine individual fellowships were awarded totalling $22,500.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Individual Artists Fellowships: Provides as many as eight awards to outstanding Tennessee artists in each of the following disciplines: crafts, dance, literature, media, music, opera, theater, and visual arts. Each fellowship will be at least $2,500 or more. Honorable mention grants, if given, usually are for less than $2,500.
Organizational Funding:
1) Arts Build Communities: This pilot project works in direct partnership with one or more designated agencies in each of Tennessee's nine developmental districts to increase arts awareness and involvement throughout the state. Each designated agency receives a "block grant" of a per capita share of 41 million appropriated to the Arts commission for community grants. All funds received by a designated agency must be matched on a one-to-one basis. See the Commission's Guideline to Grants for complete details.
2) Arts Projects: Provides funds for a wide variety of quality arts projects and programs. Grants range from $500 to $6,000. Funds are available to those counties not being served by a designated agency under Arts Build Communities. Non-profit organizations in the following counties only may apply for an Arts Project matching grant: Cheatham, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Montgomery, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson.
3) Community Orchestra Challenge Grants: Provides matching funds for Tennessee's community orchestras in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. To be eligible, an orchestra must have an annual operating income of under $500,000 (excluding all in-kind contributions).
4) General Operating Support: Provides general, non-project support to established non-profit, tax exempt organizations exclusively involved in on-going, continuous arts activities or services. Funding is divided into organizations with operating expenses under $499,999, and over $500,000. Funding is available for up to 10% of an organization's total operating expenses for their last year's income.
5) Partnerships for Access and Appreciation: Provides matching funding for underserved and under-represented art disciplines and forms. Each funded project must involve at least two non-profit Tennessee organizations or at least one artist and one non-profit Tennessee organization. Grants generally range from $10,000 to $25,000.
6) Special Opportunity Grants: Provides funds for unexpected but important arts activities. Matching grants of up to $500 are offered for activities of modest size.
7) Technical Assistance Program: Provides funds for special technical assistance, often by out-of-state consultants. Grants range from $500 to $2,500 and may require a cash and/or in-kind match.
8) Touring Arts Program: Brings professional performers to communities by providing financial assistance to qualified presenters/sponsors. Performers are available for one or two-day residencies. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Matching funds are required.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists Residencies: Places professional artists in educational settings. They serve primarily as a resource to existing teaching staff. Grants range between $500 and $10,000, depending upon the arts discipline and length of residency. Organizations must supply matching funds. Residences are available in architecture/ environment, dance/movement, film/video, folk arts, multi-arts, music, poetry/creative writing, theater, and visual arts/crafts. Individual elementary, middle, and secondary schools may apply. Community arts councils, museums, statewide arts organizations, and other Tennessee chartered non-profit organizations may apply as a coordinating agency.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Texas
Texas Commission on the Arts, 920 Colorado, P.O. Box 13406 Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711-3406; (512) 463-5535. In 1991-92, the Commission awarded $3,832,679 in funding to non-profits arts organizations. Texas does not offer direct funding to individuals. Individual artists are funded indirectly through the Arts in Education and the Touring Programs. In addition, individual artists may apply to the Commission under the umbrella of a non-profit organization or government entity.
Organizational Funding:
There are three types of financial assistance with no maximum or minimum funding levels. Funding for an application is determined by the review process and the amount of funds available to the Commission at a given time.
1) Organizational Assistance: Provides financial assistance for operational support for a 12-month period. This program is available to: major institutions, cultural and artistic organizations, local arts agencies, cultural/arts service organizations, regional organizations, and private non-profit education organizations. Matching requirements are one-to-one with the exception of major institutions, which must provide a two-to-one match. All match funds must be in cash.
2) Project Assistance: Provides support for a specific event, project, or activity, either programmatic or administrative. This program is available to all groups. Applicant matching funds must be a minimum of 50% of the cost. Half of these funds may be in-kind contributions, which are the value of goods and services directly donated to a project, where no dollars are exchanged.
3) Touring Assistance: Provides up to 50% artist fee support to presenters who present companies/artists for both visual and performing events. Performers are chosen from the Texas Touring Program Company/Artist Roster. Presenters are approved for a two-year period.
Educational Funding:
1) Arts in Education Program: Available to professionally staffed organizations for up to 50% of project costs for an artist-in residence. Priority is given to programs involving students in grades kindergarten through twelfth, teacher training, and that show evidence of community involvement. Artists are required to provide 20 hours of service of artist development time during a normal 40-hour week and are paid on per diem basis.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
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Utah Council of Arts, 617 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1177; (801) 553-5895. In 1991-92, 181 grants were awarded to organizations totalling $921,255.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Visual Artist Fellowships: The Council awards two $5,000 visual artists fellowships annually through the Visual Arts Program. Fellowships are available for individual artists practicing crafts, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, artist's bookmaking, and working in new genres, performance arts, conceptual arts and video. These grants do not require matching funds.
2) Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program: Assists traditional artists and their communities by providing up to $2,500 to support one-on-one teaching between master artists and qualified apprentices. In 1991-92, 11 new apprenticeships were funded.
Organizational Funding:
1) Grants Program: The Council supports non-profit organizations through grants awarded on the basis of program quality. Annual grants are awarded to a wide variety of recipients, ranging from the Utah Symphony to the smallest community arts council. Grants range from $300 to $130,000 and includes general support grants, Challenger grants (to $2,500), and Community Arts Development grants. Currently, total grants program funds are matched approximately 24-to-1 by funds from other sources.
2) Community/State Partnership Program (C/SP): Assists community arts councils in incorporating, fundraising, presenting arts events and initiating board development.
3) Utah Performing Arts Tour: Encourages and supports professional residency activities that otherwise might not take place. Each winter a roster of performing artists and companies is selected through applications and auditions. While Utah artists are highly encouraged to apply, out-of-state-artists are included on the tour each season. Technical assistance is provided in such areas as audience development, ticket-pricing, publicity and program development.
Educational Funding:
1) Arts in Education: Encourages the recognition of the arts as part of basic education, primarily through school and community residencies and project grants in arts education. Residencies range from 10 days to a year in length. Artists receive $25 per hour and work four hours per day. In 1991-92, 126 residencies were funded totalling $211,114. Sixty artists were employed.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Vermont
Vermont Council on Arts, 133 State St., Montpelier, VT 05633-6001; (802) 828-3291. The Vermont Council on Arts is an independent non-profit organization and not part of the State Government. In 1990-91, the Council awarded $512,000 in grants to non-profit organizations. Individuals received $78,500 in funding.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Development Grants: Assists artists' professional development by supporting master classes, workshops, project development, documentation and more. Awards range from $100 to $500 for individual submissions and up to $1,000 for collaborative applications.
2) Fellowships: The Council awards $3,500 for Fellowships; $500 for Finalist awards in recognition of artistic accomplishment. The program is highly competitive with only 5% to 8% of all applicants receiving awards.
3) Project Grants: Funds specific arts projects within the general scope of arts organizations or non-arts organizations. Individual artists may apply for Project Grants in cooperation with an organization serving as Fiscal Agent. See Organizational Funding for details.
Organizational Funding:
1) Operating Grants: Provide general support for Vermont non-profit, tax exempt organizations for one year. Based on their most recently completed fiscal year, eligible organizations with an annual cash income of at least $15,000 and less than $125,000 may apply for a maximum of 10% of its annual operating budget. Grants rarely exceed $6,000. Eligible organizations with an annual cash income of more than $125,000 may apply for a maximum of 5% of its annual operating budget. Grants rarely exceed $15,000. Applications must be for at least $1,500 a year.
2) Project Grants: Awarded for specific arts projects within the general scope of arts organizations, non-arts organizations or for the projects of artists working individually, in collaboration, or in partnership with an organization. Matching grants fund up to 50% of the project's cash cost or $3,000, whichever is less.
3) Service Organization Grants: Supports non-profit organizations by providing resources and developmental opportunities. Grants range from $500 to $5,000, but are limited to half of the applicant's total operating budget based on the applicant's most recently completed fiscal year.
4) Options Programs: Provides partial support to arts presenters and schools which hire culturally diverse artists who are not on the current Vermont Council on the Arts (VCA) Touring or Art in Education rosters. Sponsors may request up to $100 a day for performances, workshops and residencies, up to $750 per year.
5) Touring Artists Program: Offers partial support to local non-profit sponsors, including schools and municipalities, for performances of artists who are on the VCA Artists Register.
Educational Funding:
1) Residency Program: Brings working professional artists, including architects, craftsmen, dancers, musicians, poets, writers, media, theater and visual artists into schools and other educational settings for residencies of a week to several months. Artists are paid a minimum of $160 per day, plus materials, mileage and hospitality, as negotiated with sponsor.
2) Development Grants: Supports projects that advance the goal of the arts becoming a basic part of education in Vermont public schools. Non-profit arts organizations, Vermont public schools, and professional organizations may apply.
3) Residency Grants for Sponsors: Provides support for schools and non-profit educational organizations which host residencies by practicing artists from the Vermont Council on the Arts Register.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Virginia
Virginia Commission for the Arts, Lewis House, 223 Governor St., Richmond, VA 23219-2010; (804) 225-3132. The Commission distributes grants to artists, arts and other non-profit organizations, educational institutions, educators, and local governments, as well as providing technical assistance in arts management. In 1990-91, $3,396,410 was awarded in grants to non-profit organizations. Individual artists were awarded $101,110 in fellowships.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Project Grants: A limited number of non-matching grants of $5,000 each are available to professional artists to support projects that will advance their art form or careers. One arts discipline will be eligible for support each year on a rotating basis. Grants will be awarded to visual artists in 1992-93 and to poets and fiction writers in 1993-94.
2) Writers in Virginia: This grant program provides subsidy for readings and workshops by Virginia writers in a wide variety of settings. Funding is available up to 50% of the writer's fee, with a maximum of $250 available. Sponsors may receive a total of $500 in any year. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Organizational Funding:
Maximum grants do not exceed more than 30% of an organization's income for the previous year. Most applicants receive much less than 30% of their income in Commission grants.
1) General Operating Support: Provides funding to non-profit arts organizations to maintain stability and encourage advancement. Eligible activities include general operating expenses, special projects, construction or renovation costs and reserve funds. Applicants may apply for 10% of their previous year's cash income for each year of the grant period, less Commission support and money raised for capital purposes in the previous year. Grants range from $500 to $150,000 per year.
2) Technical Assistance Grants: Non-matching grants provide outside help for organizations on particular problems. Organizations with annual incomes of $50,000 or more can apply for up to $1,000 in grants. Organizations with incomes of less than $50,000 can apply for up to $1,500 in grants.
3) Performing Arts Endowment Matching Program: This pilot program matches the interest earned by performing arts organizations on their endowment funds. It is open to organizations which produce music, opera, theater and dance and pay its performers professional-level salaries. Funds may either be used for performers' salaries or be placed in the principal of the endowment fund.
4) Local Government Challenge Grants: The competitive program will match up to $5,000 in tax monies given by independent town, city and county governments to arts organizations in their jurisdictions.
5) Touring Assistance Programs: This grant program supports touring by Virginia performing artists and arts organizations within the state. The Commission will fund up to 50% of the fee for any touring program listed in the Virginia Commission for Arts Tour Directory.
Educational Funding:
1) Artist-in-Education Residency Program: Places professional artists of various disciplines in residencies directed toward elementary and secondary students and their teachers. Generally, the Commission will award no more than 50% of the total cash cost of the residency program. First-time applicants, however, may request up to two-thirds of the total cash cost of the residency.
2) Community College Artist Residency Program: Places professional artists of a variety of disciplines in long-term residencies in community colleges of six to nine months. Eligible sponsors include Virginia Community Colleges. Any professional artist in the discipline selected each year may apply to be included on the roster of eligible artists. Funding is tied to current faculty salary levels.
3) Arts-in-Education Development Grants: This program is available to all Virginia public schools and private schools. The program promotes the planning and development of sequential arts instruction in schools that do not currently offer arts education in the curriculum. Up to 50 of a project's cash cost can be funded. Funding can be used for projects such as workshops, consultants, or in-service training.
4) Teacher Incentive Grant Program: Provides financial assistance, up to $300, to classroom teachers (pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade) to develop innovative ways of integrating the arts into the basic curriculum. The program is available to certified elementary and secondary classroom teachers, in any discipline, currently employed by Virginia educational institutions.
5) AIE Technical Assistance: Provides arts education associations, educators, arts administrators, etc., with opportunities for training, assistance, and services in the area of arts education. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for activities such as short-term consultancies by arts education specialists or attendance at arts education conferences or seminars.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Washington
Washington State Arts Commission, 110-9th and Columbia Bldg., MS-GH11, Olympia, WA 98504-2675; (206) 753-3860. The total budget for 1991-92 is $8,000,000.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Artist Fellowship Awards: Awards of $5,000 are given to nine Washington practicing professional artists. Awards are made in the two-dimensional arts and literary arts in even-numbered years, and in the three-dimensional and performing arts (choreography, composition, and playwrighting) in odd-numbered years. The tenth fellowship is awarded in the media arts.
2) Governor's Arts Awards: Honors the state's outstanding artists, arts supporters and arts organizations.
3) Governor's Ethnic Heritage Awards: Honors individuals who have enhanced the state's cultures.
Organizational Funding:
1) Project Support Program: Provides smaller arts organizations an opportunity to apply for as much as $2,000 for short-term endeavors.
2) Organizational Support Program: Provides mid-sized arts organizations grants of up to $10,000. Funding is made in three categories:
A) Arts Organizations: This category includes arts producing, arts service and arts education organizations such as theaters orchestras, museums, dance companies, professional arts schools, cultural heritage associations, media arts center, etc.
B) Arts Series Presenters: Rather than producing a single artistic event for their community, a "presenter" organizes, selects, and presents works by producing arts organizations and artists in a season, or series of events. A series presenter must sponsor three, or more, arts events during the year which are promoted as a series rather than as separate events.
C) Local Arts Agencies: Provides support to a non-profit local arts agency, arts council, arts commission or entity.
3) Institutional Support Program: Helps fund 19 of Washington's major music, dance, theater and visual arts organizations which annually bring some 2,500 artists before audiences of more than 2,000,000.
Educational Funding:
1) Cultural Enhancement Program (CEP): During the 1991-92 school year, CEP will bring approximately 50 performing artists and ensembles to most of the states 296 school districts. CEP offers elementary and secondary schools performances in music, dance and drama. A school may hire an artist to do follow-up workshops for a class or school or apply for an AIR grant, described below.
2) Artists in Residence Program (AIR): In a typical year, 90 AIR artists and art critics will complete approximately 275 two-week residencies in schools, prisons, hospitals, community centers, and for special populations. Longer residencies of four weeks are also available. This is a cost-sharing (matching) program between the Commission and a sponsor. It is a competitive program, and successful applicants will receive a grant for 50% of the artist/scholar fees. A sponsor will spend approximately $608 per week per residency with an out-of-town artist/scholar and approximately $400 per residency week for an artist/scholar local to the site. The sponsor will also spend approximately $50 on artist's mileage and fees for the residency pre-planning meeting.
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West Virginia
Department of Culture and History, Arts and Humanities Division, Capital Complex Cultural Center, Charleston, WV 25305; (304) 558-0220. In 1991-92, the Division awarded just over $1,000,000 in grants to non-profit arts organizations and individuals. The majority of programs offer award grants to local sponsors for a project involving an individual artist. Artists arrange the proposed project with a sponsor who then applies for the grant.
Individual Artists Programs:
The Division has just begun a pilot program for individual fellowships based on artistic merit. In 1991, $40,000 was awarded in the media arts. If this program proves successful, fellowships of $2,500 each will also be available in literature, music composition, crafts and the visual arts. At present, the following programs do not provide direct financial assistance to individual artists, they provide opportunities for sponsors to present artists in alternative ways. Artists are encouraged to contact potential sponsors about applying to present these programs.
1) Support for Artists Program: Designed to assist artists with professional development through exhibitions, performances, commissions and other projects.
2) West Virginia Artists List and Register: Contains a comprehensive listing of performing, visual and literary artists. Interested artists and organizations should call (304) 558-0220 for more information.
3) West Virginia Jured Exhibition: Is a biennial statewide exhibition for visual artists and craftsmen which provides direct awards to artists through competitive juring. Nationally recognized jurors select artists whose works receive purchase awards and merit awards totalling $33,000.
4) Presenting West Virginia Artists Program: Museums and galleries may select a West Virginia artist who has been accepted in a minimum of three jured exhibitions or who has documentation of significant professional accomplishment and present the artist in a one person exhibition. A maximum of $15,000 per exhibition is available for two projects each year.
5) Showcase of Visual Arts Program: Museums and galleries may request assistance to present a showcase exhibition of West Virginia artists who have been award winners in jured exhibitions or have documentation of significant professional accomplishment. Three to five artists, each of who agree to exhibit up to six recently created works, can be eligible. A maximum of $15,000 per exhibition is available for these projects.
Organizational Funding:
1) Major Institutions Support Grant Program (MIS): Supports and stabilizes existing non-profit organizations by providing financial assistance toward their overall programming budget. Organizations must have a minimum operating base of at least $500,000, been in existence for five years and serve a large audience that represents a broad cross-section of citizens. Up to $125,000 is available in funding.
2) Support for Arts Institutions/Arts Organizations: Performing arts institutions, galleries, museums and other arts organizations with boards of directors are eligible for this program. Funds may be used to support programming and exhibition costs. Maximum funding is $25,000.
3) Residencies for Performing Arts Organizations and Institutions: Open to organizations such as orchestras, chamber groups, dance groups and theater companies that include guest artists who are presented on their season of programs. Up to $10,000, or 50% of the contract fees for each artist, will be awarded.
4) Arts in the Community (AIC) assists public schools and communities with up to 50% ($1,000 maximum) of the contractual fees and expenses of West Virginia performing, literary, media, and visual arts. This program is designed for individual schools or communities that present a single arts event for the year. A maximum of $12,000 in bookings is available for each individual artist and $30,000 for each touring company in a fiscal year.
5) Touring Program: Enables sponsors to present performing, literary and visual artists or exhibitions in their communities and schools. Sponsors of national touring companies can request up to 50% of the contract fee involved.
6) Media Arts Projects: Supports media arts projects (film, video and audio) in the areas of artist's fees, production and post-production costs and presentation costs. Arts organizations may apply for 50% of the costs mentioned above, up to $10,000 per project. Non-matching grants up to $5,000 are available to individual artists.
7) Performing Arts: Includes competitive commissions of new works and support for new productions. Encourages the creation of new works by American composers, playwrights, writers and choreographers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to work with West Virginia artists. Organizations may request up to 50% of funding.
8) Travel Fund: Provides artists and arts administrators of all volunteer or professionally staffed arts organizations with financial assistance to attend professional events outside the state. Expenses up to $200 are funded.
9) Project 20/21: Encourages individual arts organizations and communities to develop long-range plans to strengthen and advance their administrative and technical development. Non-profit arts organizations, city or council governments or similar organizations are eligible to apply. Typically, grants are awarded for up to 50% of fees and expenses.
Educational Funding:
1) Arts in Education provides assistance with the planning and development of various projects involving schools and the community. Performances, demonstrations, artist residencies, teacher training and other innovative arts education projects are eligible for support. Artist in Residences projects range from a minimum of one week to one year.
State Money for the Arts and Artists
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arts Board, 131 W. Wilson St., Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703; (608) 266-0190. For most programs, recipients must match state awards with cash or donated services. In 1992-93, $3,561,571 was awarded to non-profit arts institutions. Individual fellowships of $5,000 each are awarded to ten artists per year.
Individual Artists Programs:
1) Fellowships: Awards of $5,000 each are granted in the following disciplines: dance, music, opera/musical theater, theater, visual arts, design arts, crafts, photography, media arts, literature, interdisciplinary arts and folk arts.
2) New Work Awards: Funds the creation of new artistic works through awards of $3,500 each. In 1992-93, $52,500 was awarded under this category.
3) Development Grants: Provides awards of $1,000 each to support the artist's professional development.
4) Folk Art Apprenticeships: Provide funding for master artists to pass skills to apprentices.
Organizational Funding:
1) Artistic Program Support I: Promotes artistic quality, organizational and financial stability and long-range planning for producing arts organizations which have state-wide impact and budgets of $400,000 or more.
2) Artistic Program Support II: Supports same goals as above for organizations with budgets of $50,000 to $400,000. State and private universities may also apply to this category for specific project support.
3) Small Organization Support: Provides project funding of up to $3,000 to organizations with budgets of less than $50,000. Individual artists engaged in entrepreneurial activities may also be eligible.
4) Community Arts Program: Provides matching grants to local arts agencies and arts service organizations for community projects. The Arts Board will support up to 50% of the total expense of the project. Applicants must show at least one-half of the match as a cash contribution.
5) Performing Arts Network (PAN)-Wisconsin: Provides support to arts organizations that sponsor a series of four or more performances engaging professional touring artists.
6) Wisconsin Touring Program: Provides support for organizations to sponsor a performance by a Wisconsin professional touring artist.
7) Folk Arts Opportunity Grants: Supports projects that help preserve and present Wisconsin folklife culture. Generally, grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Applicants must provide support that matches the Arts Board's funding.
8) Cultural Diversity Initiative: Provides funds to strengthen and stabilize cultural diverse arts organizations with annual budgets under $300,000, based in underserved communities.
9) Salary Assistance Grants: Provides partial support for new, permanent artistic or administrative personnel for non-profit arts organizations.
Educational Funding:
1) Artists-in-Education Residency: Provides funds to schools and community agencies to cover expenses of five-day to year-long artist residencies. Artists are selected form the AIE Artists Directory.
2) Educational Opportunity Grants: Supports funding for schools to use individuals listed in AIE Artists Directory to provide hands-on service for kindergarten through twelfth grade teacher training.
1) Performing Arts: This program incorporates music, theater, dance, stage, light and costume design, mime, opera and many other disciplines. It includes the Performing Arts Fellowships, with up to four $2,500 awards given, Individual Artist grants and supports the block-booking efforts of Wyoming's presenters.
2) Visual Arts: Sponsors six exhibits annually in the Council gallery as well as the biennial fellowship exhibition with tours throughout the Rocky Mountain West. The program coordinates the Visual Arts Fellowships, which award up to four $2,500 awards. It also provides specialized training opportunities, such as the 1991-92 Professional Development Series for visual artists and maintains a registry of over 400 Wyoming artists for review by galleries, corporations and other seeking commissioned works.
3) Literature: Offers support through fellowships and individual artist grants and brings nationally known writers to the state as well as sponsoring readings for Wyoming writers. Sponsors both the Literary Fellowship Program, with up to four $2,500 awards given, and the Blanchan/Doubleday Memorial Awards of $1,000 each.
Organizational Funding:
Wyoming's Community Service Program provides direct grants, training, technical assistance, and information to non-profit arts organizations. In 1991, the council awarded $232,411 to 80 groups in 19 of 23 counties. All grants requests must be matched a minimum of one-to-one with foundation, corporate or local cash funding. Generally, no more than 20% of an organizations' total cash expenses is awarded.
1) General Operating Support Grant: Covers the cost of administration and operation of the organization, as well as its artistic programming, excluding touring. Eligible organizations must have an annual budget greater than $100,000 and have at least one paid, full-time staff member.
2) Project Grants: Funds a specific, one-time arts project, event or a limited series of events. Projects may involve performing, visual, literary, media, folk or multi-disciplinary arts.
3) Touring: Presenting and Producing Grants: Supports organizations and presenting groups taking productions out of the local area and/or presenting events of regional, state and national interest.
4) Technical Assistance: Assists with program and board development or any area that may prove to be helpful in strengthening the organization. Maximum funding is 50% of the project's total cash expense.
Educational Funding:
Grants require a one-to-one cash match. In 1991, the Arts in Education Program granted $53,751 to communities, with 70 artists spending 1,829 days with students, educators and community members.
1) Art is Essential Grant: Encourages schools and organizations to plan for an entire year of arts in education. Applicants may apply at one deadline only for year-long projects, multiple projects or projects that occur yearly and require constant planning. Generally, no more than 30% of an organization's total cash budget is funded.
2) Artist-In-Residence Grants: Places professional artists in schools, institutions and communities for projects ranging from one week to one year. The Council sets a minimum artist fee of $100 per day for residences up to three weeks in length, and $1,600 per month for long-term residencies. Sponsors pay the artists' travel fees and per diem costs for the length of the residency.
3) Project Grants: Offers funding assistance to schools and organizations to strengthen their on-going curriculum or develop new curriculum with the assistance of roster artists and/or consultants.
4) Technical Assistance/Inservice Grants: Helps schools and organizations provide training for teachers and administrators. The program brings scholars and experts in to provide specific training and sends school or organization personnel to workshops and classes where they learn skills to train others.
5) Trailblazer Projects: Arts programs which demonstrate an exciting, replicable activity, as determined by the grants review panels, may receive a special Trailblazer award to provide additional funding to document the project. This additional funding does not require a match and is an option for the applicant to accept.
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* See also Government Auctions and Surplus Property Chapter
* See also Careers and Workplace Chapter
* See also Drugs and Chemical Dependence Chapter
* See also Education Chapter
* See also Government Financial Help to Individuals Chapter
* See also Housing and Real Estate Chapter
On nearly every page of this book there are numerous resources mentioned that can benefit your community. Non-profit and service organizations are eligible to apply for federal loans and grants which are intended for education, job training, housing and economic development. The most relevant money programs for cities and towns are identified in this chapter but others appear throughout this book. Regional offices which dot the country bring the resources and experts of the federal government closer as well. Also browse through the index and discover thousands of films and other audiovisuals which are available for community groups.
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* Arson Prevention Traveling Exhibit
U. S. Fire Administration
Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control
Federal Emergency Management Agency
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1200
Arson Trailers tour the country to provide technical and educational assistance to State, local, and national fire service and community groups. Their public educations demonstrations include fire safety issues, local fire problems, and smoke detector usage and maintenance.
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* Appalachian Communities Aid
Appalachian Regional Commission
News and Public Affairs
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Room 624
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 884-7770
The Commission provides various grants and loans for economic, physical, and social development of the 13-state Appalachian region, which includes parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and all of West Virginia. The Commission publishes the Appalachian Regional Commission Annual Report which provides financial statistics, activities and programs over the past year.
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* County Cooperative Extension Service
Executive Officer
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Room 340A Administration Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-0987
The USDA operates an extension program in 3,050 counties located in all of the 50 states and the U.S. territories. Federal, state, and local governments share in financing and conducting cooperative extension educational programs to help farmers, processors, handlers, farm families, communities, and consumers apply the results of food and agricultural research. The Extension Service has targeted 8 national initiatives to provide a new focus for educational efforts.
1) Plight of Young Children
2) Health Care
3) Communities in Economic Transition
4) Sustainable Agriculture
5) Waste Management
6) Water Quality
7) Youth at Risk
8) Food Safety and Quality
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* Community and Rural Economic Development
Community Partnerships
Resource Group
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W. Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37902-2801 (615) 632-6008
Community Partnerships can be contacted for information on community and rural economic development programs.
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* Community Health Services Grants
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health Resources and Services Administration
4350 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20815 (301) 594-4114
The Bureau of Primary Health Care focuses nationally on efforts to ensure the availability and delivery of health care services in health manpower shortage areas, to medically undeserved populations, and to special services populations, such as migrants or the homeless. The Bureau provides project grants to community-based organizations to meet the health needs of the undeserved or special needs populations.
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* County Governments Environmental Activities
National Association of Counties (NACo)
440 1st St., NW
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 393-6226
NACo serves as a forum for improving the nation's county governments and to communicate the county viewpoint to national officials. NACo acts as a liaison with other levels of government, serves as a national advocate for counties, and achieves a public understanding of the role of counties in the intergovernmental system. County News is published bi-weekly, $82.50 a year.
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* Dredging Permits
Regulatory Branch
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Room 6235
Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272-0199
You must obtain a Corps permit if you plan to locate a structure, excavate, or discharge dredged or fill material in waters of the United States, including wetlands, or if you plan to transport dredged material for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Contact the appropriate District Engineer office for current information and to apply for a permit.
Division Offices
Huntsville Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Huntsville, CEHND, P.O. Box 1600, Huntsville, AL 35807-4301; (205) 955-5460/5357.
Lower Mississippi Valley Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Lower Mississippi Valley, CELMV, P.O. Box 80, Vicksburg, MS 39181-0080; (601) 634-5750/5000.
Missouri River Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Missouri River, CEMRD, P.O. Box 103 Downtown Station, Omaha, NE 68101-0103; (402) 221-7200/7214.
New England Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, New England, CENED, 424 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02254-9149; (617) 647-8220/8111.
North Atlantic Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, North Atlantic, CENAD, 90 Church St., New York, NY 10007-2979; (212) 264-7101/7102.
North Central Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, North Central, CENCD, 111 North Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606-7205; (312) 353-6310/6385.
North Pacific Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, North Pacific, CENPD, P.O. Box 2870, Portland, OR 97208-2870; (503) 326-3700/6021.
Ohio River Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Ohio River, CEORD, P.O. Box 1159, Cincinnati, OH 45201-1159; (513) 684-3002.
Pacific Ocean Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Pacific Ocean, CEPOD, Building 230, Ft. Shafter, HI 96858-5440; (808) 438-1500/1331.
South Atlantic Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, South Atlantic, CESAD, Room 313, 77 Forsyth St., SW, Atlanta, GA 30335-6801; (404) 331-6711/3111.
Trans Atlantic Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Trans Atlantic, CETAD, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450; (703) 665-3600.
South Pacific Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, South Pacific, CESPD, 630 Sansome St., Room 1219, San Francisco, CA 94111-2206; (415) 705-1414/2405.
Southwestern Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division, Southwestern, CESWD, 1114 Commerce Street, Room 410, Dallas, TX 75242-0215; (214) 767-2502/2500.
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* Economic Research Studies
Public Affairs
Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5112
Economic Research Studies of the Economic Development Administration is an annotated bibliography listing economic research reports published by the Economic Development Administration. Each of the 210 entries includes an abstract and ordering information. The reports cover a broad range of topics and concentrate on the causes of economic distress and of economic growth, the basic remedy for distress. Contact EDA for your free copy.
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* Election Assistance
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Information Services
999 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20463 (202) 219-3420
In an effort to promote voluntary compliance with the law, this office provides technical assistance to candidates and committees and others involved in elections. Staff will research and answer questions on the Federal Election Campaign Act and FEC regulations, procedures, and advisory opinions; direct workshops on the law; and publish a wide range of materials.
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* Fair Lending Practices
Fair Lending Analyst
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-130
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-3535
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 empowers the FDIC to monitor FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks to make sure that the banks are meeting the credit needs of the communities they serve, including low- and middle-income areas. Questions regarding community reinvestment should be directed to the nearest FDIC regional office or to the Fair Lending Analyst at the above office.
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* Free Experts on Loan to Community Organizations
Pearson Program
Bureau of Personnel
U.S. Department of State
2101 C St NW, Room 2807
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-3308
The two objectives of this program are to allow State and local governments and related organizations to utilize the experience and expertise of Foreign Service Officers and to permit Foreign Service Officers to be assigned to positions with substantial program management responsibilities. Frequently officers are assigned to serve as special assistants to governors, mayors, city managers, and county commissioners. They have been assigned to a State department of social services, a regional local government innovation group, and to the Pan American Games organizing group. Interested organizations should discuss requests with the Office of Training and Liaison, and then submit a proposal. The U.S. Department of State will then attempt to identify an interested officer for the position.
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* Free Food For Non-Profit Institutions
Food Distribution Division
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Dr.
Room 503
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2680
Charitable and rehabilitation institutions are usually eligible to receive surplus commodities stored by USDA. The commodities available are dairy products, grain oil, and peanuts.
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* Geographic Names Information
Branch of Geographic Names
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
National Center, MS 523
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4545
The USGS Branch of Geographic Names maintains a national research, coordinating, and information center to which all problems and inquiries concerning domestic geographic names can be directed. This office compiles name information, manages a names data repository, maintains information files, and publishes materials on domestic geographic names. The USGS, in cooperation with the Board on Geographic Names, maintains the National Geographic Names Data Base and compiles The National Gazetteer of the United States of America on a state-by-state basis.
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* Health Services for Indigents
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health Resources and Services Administration
4350 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20815 (301) 594-4130
The Bureau of Primary Health Care focuses nationally on efforts to ensure the availability and delivery of health care services in health manpower shortage areas, to medically underserved populations, and to special services populations, such as migrants or the homeless. It also administers the National Health Service Corps Program which recruits health care practitioners and places them in areas having shortages of people trained in health-related fields.
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* Historic Places National Register
Interagency Resources Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capitol St., Suite 250
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-9500
The National Register of Historic Places is administered by the Interagency Resources Division of NPS. Along with the Preservation Assistance Division, this office administers the Historic Preservation Fund grants-in-aid to states and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Technical workshops and other assistance is provided on preservation planning, and a database of historic information is maintained.
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* Local Environmental Health Managers
Charles Treser
National Conference of Local Environmental Health Administrators (NCLEHA)
Department of Environmental Health
University of Washington, USC-34
Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 543-4207
The National Conference of Local Environmental Health Administrators promotes efficient and effective local environmental health programs. NCLEHA is affiliated with the National Environmental Health Association.
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* Local Government Environmental Activities
International City Managers Association (ICMA)
77 N. Capital, NE
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 289-4262
The purposes of ICMA are to enhance the quality of local government and to nurture and assist professional local government administrators in the U.S. and other countries.
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* Mayors of Large Cities
U.S. Conference of Mayors
1620 I St., NW
4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 293-7330
The United States Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. It has taken the lead in calling national attention to the problems and the potential of urban America.
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* Medical Services and Personnel Shortages Survey
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955, ext. 248
This clearinghouse provides information services to support the planning, development, and delivery of ambulatory health care to urban and rural areas where shortages of medical personnel and services exist. Its primary audience is health care providers who work in community health centers. They have a list of publications and can make referrals to other health-related organizations. This clearinghouse also publishes a newsletter, Primary Care Perspectives.
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* Military Base Closures: Community Adjustment
Office of Economic Adjustment
U.S. Department of Defense
400 Army-Navy Drive, Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22202-2884 (703) 604-6020
The Office of Economic Adjustment assists local communities, areas or states affected by U.S. Department of Defense actions, such as base closures, establishment of new installations, and cutbacks or expansion of activities. It publishes a number of free publications on these issues, including Communities in Transition, Economic Recovery, and Twenty-five Years of Civilian Re-use. Write or call for more information.
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* National Governor's Association
National Governor's Association (NGA)
444 North Capitol St., NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 624-5300
NGA serves as a vehicle through which governors influence the development and implementation of national policy and apply creative leadership to state problems.
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* National League of Cities
National League of Cities (NLC)
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 626-3000
NLC is dedicated to making cities efficient and improving the delivery of municipal services by providing answers to questions of local officials and policy leaders about the day-to-day realities of running a city or town including refuse collection, employment practices, police management, cable television, hazardous waste management and international trade. The NLC acts as a national policy advisory group for local municipal governments.
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* Non-Profits and Foreign Exchange Programs
Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 849
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-6599
Grants and assistance are given to private non-profit organizations for exchange programs which further USIA goals of promoting mutual understanding between Americans and others. Any non-profit organization can submit proposals for partial funding.
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* Place and Feature Names: State-by-State Dictionary
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Books and Open File Reports
Box 25425, Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225 (303) 236-7476
The National Gazetteer of the United States of America is a geographic dictionary of place and feature names, published on a state-by-state basis. It includes a glossary of terms and abbreviations, a map of counties in a state, and an alphabetical listing of USGS topographic quadrangle maps of the state, in addition to the information contained in the National Geographic Names Data Base. Also listed are names of features from other historical sources. Variant names are listed and cross-referenced to their official names. A variant name is any other known name or spelling applied to a feature other than the official name. Also available at USGS, Branch of Distribution, P.O. Box 25286, Mail Stop 306, Denver, CO 80225.
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* Planned Approach to Community Health (PATCH)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Bldg 3, Room 117
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5401
CCDPHP staff work with State and local health departments and community members to organize local intervention programs. The center provides materials and technical assistance, and the communities invest their time and resources and make the program work. Programs have focused on cholesterol screening and nutrition, smoking cessation, alcohol misuse, cancer programs, and prevention of injuries from falls. The PATCH program also conducts international training conferences.
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* Public Works Engineering
American Public Works Association (APWA)
1313 East 60th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
The American Public Works Association consists of government officials, engineers, administrators and others engaged in the various aspects of public works.
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* Resource Development
Resource Group
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
400 W. Summit Hills Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902 (615) 632-6770
The TVA plans to fund several future development programs. These include the stewardship of TVA facilities and landholdings; the improvement of water resources; the development of the Land Between the Lakes to reach its potential as a national demonstration model; and sponsoring and conducting extensive environmental research. Group economic and rural development programs will also be funded in Community Partnership to expand the Valley's service sector, upgrade literacy and job skills, promote a competitive manufacturing section, and expand employment in natural resource-based industries.
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* Rural Agricultural Processing Industries
Science and Education
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (301) 344-2340
The ARS administers fundamental and applied research to solve problems in animal and plant protection and production; the conservation and improvement of soil, water and air; the processing, storage, and distribution of farm products; and human nutrition. The research applies to a wide range of goals, commodities, natural resources, fields of science and geographic, climatic, and environmental conditions.
Research activities are carried out at 138 domestic locations, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and in 8 foreign countries. Much of this research is conducted in cooperation with State partners in the universities and experiment stations, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. A national program staff, headquartered at Beltsville, MD, is the focal point in the overall planning and coordination of the Service's national research programs. Day-to-day management of the various national research programs for specific field locations is assigned to 8 area offices.
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* Rural Communities Clearinghouse
Rural Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
10301 Baltimore Blvd., Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 (301) 504-5372
This center handles matters of economic competitiveness, economic development, local government, rural communities, community leadership, and natural resources. This center is a joint project of USDA's Extension Service and NAL.
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* Rural Communities Financial Assistance
Farmers Home Administration (RDA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Aves., SW
Washington, DC 20250-0700 (202) 720-4323
RDA provides financial assistance to rural people and communities that cannot obtain commercial credit at affordable terms. Applicants must be unable to obtain credit from usual commercial sources. Examples of the types of loans available are Emergency Loans, Youth Project Loans, Housing Repair Loans and Grants, Business and Industry Loan Guarantees, Community Facilities Loans and Loan Guarantees, and Farm Operating Loans.
Urban and Rural Resources
* State Legislatures Coordination
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
444 North Capitol St., NW
Suite 515
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 624-5400
NCSL is a national organization of state legislators and legislative staff whose aims are to improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislators, to ensure states a strong, cohesive voice in the federal decision-making process and to foster interstate communication and cooperation.
Urban and Rural Resources
* Telecommunications and Computing Technology
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20003 (202) 228-6760
Recent advances in information storage and transmission technologies, occurring in a new deregulated and intensely competitive economic climate, are rapidly changing the Nation's communication networks. OTA is studying the role of the Federal government in this area, along with how to coordinate them, resolve potential conflicts between them, and examine new communication systems abroad and their potential relationships to the U.S. systems. Contact the office listed above for more information.
Urban and Rural Resources
* Telecommunications Expertise for Libraries, Schools,
Fire Departments
Telecommunications and Information Infostructure Assistance Program (TIIAP)
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4898
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1551
By identifying public service telecommunications needs, NTIA assists schools, hospitals, libraries, policy, fire departments, and government agencies, among others, in using advanced telecommunications systems and technology to achieve their goals.
Urban and Rural Resources
* Towns and Townships Advocacy
National Association of Towns and Townships (NATT)
1522 K St., NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 737-5200
NATT is a national association of local governments in small towns, townships, small cities, and other grassroots communities which provide technical assistance, educational services and public policy support to local elected and appointed government officials of small communities across the country.
Urban and Rural Resources
Neighborhood Improvements
* Aerial Photographs of Your Neighborhood
Customer User Services
Earth Resources Observation System Data Center (EROS)
U.S. Geological Survey
Mundt Federal Bldg.
Sioux Falls, SD 57198 (605) 594-6511
Aerial photographs are available from this center for most geographical regions of the country. Prices range from $6 to $65, depending on whether they are black and white or color photographs. Contact this office for ordering information.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Afro-American and Minority Health Projects
Office of Minority Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5515 Security Lane, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-5084
This office serves as the focal point for the implementation of the recommendations and findings from the Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health. Community-based projects are being designed to reduce the more than 60,000 excess deaths each year among minority Americans. Major activities include conferences, grants for innovative community health strategies developed by minority coalitions, and research on risk factors affecting minority health. The Report may be obtained from Minority Health Resource Center, (301) 589-1938 or (800) 444-6472.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Aircraft Noise
Noise Abatement Division
Office of Environment and Energy
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 432
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3553
This FAA division conducts research on reducing noise levels of new aircraft, and retrofitting older aircraft to reduce noise levels.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Air Force Bands
U.S. Air Force
Bands and Music Branch
The Pentagon, SAF/PAG
Washington, DC 20330-1000 (202) 767-5658
If there is an Air Force band stationed near you, you can request a public performance in your town. For information on where the bands are located and who to contact to schedule a performance, call the above coordinating office.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Air Shows
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Code PAC
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
2 Navy Annex
Washington, DC 20380-1775 (703) 614-1054
The Marine Corps can provide aviation demonstrations for community events. Contact your local Marine Corps headquarters or the above office for a referral.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Anti-Drug Abuse Community Grants
Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
4500 Portals Building
Washington, DC 20202-6439 (202) 260-3748
State and Local Grants Program: This is a formula grant program which allocates funds to States based on school-age enrollment. Funds are to be used for anti-drug abuse efforts in schools and community-based organizations.
* Army Band and Chorus
Community Relations Branch
Chief of Public Affairs
1500 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-1500 (703) 695-4462
To arrange for a performance in your community by the Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus, the Golden Knights paratrooper unit, color guards, and other marching units, contact your nearest Army installation, or the above office for a referral.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Army Paratroopers and Color Guards
Community Relations Branch
Chief of Public Affairs
1500 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-1500 (703) 695-4462
To arrange for a performance in your community by the Golden Knights paratrooper unit, color guards, and other marching units, contact your nearest Army installation, or the above office for a referral.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Army Reserve Band and Color Guard
Chief of U.S. Army Reserve
Public Affairs, The Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310 (703) 696-3963
To request an Army Reserve band performance in your town, or to arrange for a color guard at a former military person's funeral,
contact your local Army Reserve headquarters or the above office for a referral.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Army Reserve Community Projects: Baseball to
Language Training
Chief of U.S. Army Reserve
Public Affairs, The Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310 (703) 696-3962/3
The Army Reserve provides a variety of community services through their special programs. Requests are handled on a case by case basis based on their current ability to help. Projects might involve building a community playground or a baseball field. Through the Adopt-a-School Program, Corps people with special skills or training teach special courses, such as a foreign language or communications, or may be involved in extra-curricular activities. Contact your local Army Reserve.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Art Exhibits: Parks, Plazas, Airports
Visual Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 729
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5448
The Visual Arts Program awards fellowships to artists in a wide variety of visual media, enabling them to set aside time to pursue their work. It also awards grants to organizations that assist visual artists and support public art projects, such as art in parks, plazas, and airports. Funding is available for a variety of projects that enable visual artists to communicate with their peers and the public, and for a variety of on-going visual arts programs, including exhibitions and access to working facilities.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Bank Loans and Community Reinvestment
Community Affairs Officer
Federal Reserve System
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3000
The Community Reinvestment Act encourages banks and other institutions to help meet the credit needs for housing and other purposes in their communities. In accordance with this Act, the Community Affairs Officer and staff at each of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks are responsible for advising depository institutions of private and public resources for community development. The officers also facilitate communications between borrowers, lending institutions, local government agencies, and others involved with community development financing. For further information, contact the Community Affairs Officer at any Federal Reserve Bank.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Cities in Schools: Truancy, Dropouts, Violence
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0703
Cities in Schools, a public-private partnership that addresses the problems of dropouts and school violence, is designed to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates by coordinating services for at-risk youngsters. Five regional offices help serve the 26 operating programs throughout the country and assist other local communities to initiate new Cities in Schools programs.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Community Action Against Alcohol and Drug Addiction
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
PO Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (800) 729-6686
Citizen's Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Directory. Resources for Getting Involved. This national directory includes over 3,000 local, state, and federal agencies dealing with alcohol and other drug-related topics. This publication is intended to be a regional volunteer guide where citizens can find agencies that need their volunteer services. 190. 276 pp. BK171
Connections. This brochure is about services of the CSAP's Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Network Centers, which they provide to local communities. 1991. 1 p. MS415
The Future by Design. A Community Framework: Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems Through a Systems Approach. This publication provides communities with a management framework for getting involved in alcohol and other drug prevention. It is designed to guide them in creating effective systems that can help reduce and counteract alcohol and drug risks. It includes authentic experiences and proven prevention approaches for and from the community. 1991. 234 pp. BK189
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. This brochure describes the various services available from the clearinghouse, which maintains the largest body of information about alcohol and other drugs in the nation. 1990. 1 p. MS219
Parent Training Is Prevention. This publication contains information to help communities identify and carry out programs on parenting. Descriptions include roles parents play in rearing children who are free of alcohol and other drug problems, highlights ethnic and cultural considerations, and gives characteristics of effective prevention programs. 1993. 184 pp. BK184
Prevention Resource Guide: Community Action. This resource guide is designed for community leaders, volunteers, and ordinary citizens who are concerned about alcohol, tobacco, and drug related problems in their neighborhoods. It contains prevention materials, resources, and studies that will help them build drug-free communities. 1993. 20 pp. MS460
Prevention Works: A Discussion Paper on Preventing Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems. This paper looks at prevention strategies, benefits, and beneficiaries; analyzes prevention data; answers commonly asked questions; and sets goals for future prevention efforts. It provides facts, figures, and tables that are especially helpful for policymakers and opinion leaders. 1993. 75 pp. RPO183
Prevention Plus II: Tools for Creating and Sustaining a Drug-Free Community. This publication provides a framework for organizing or expanding community alcohol and other drug problem prevention activities for youth into a coordinated, complementary system. It is written for people in the community who are serious about prevention and are in a position to assist in organizing a community effort. 1991. 541 pp. BK159
Prevention Plus III: Assessing Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs at the School and Community Level. This publication provides up-to-date tools and techniques for alcohol and other drug prevention, planning, and implementation for school and community leaders, individuals, and communities who want to get involved. 1991. 470 pp. BK188
Turning Awareness into Action: What Your Community Can Do About Drug Use in America. This bilingual booklet, printed in English and Spanish, shows leaders at the grassroots level how to make the most of their talents and their community resources. 1991. 73 pp. PHD519
What You Can Do About Drug Use in America. This bilingual book, printed in English and Spanish, provides a comprehensive overview of drug use and what can be done about it. It is directed towards the individual, specifically parents, since change in the community needs to be reinforced by changes at home. 1991. 32 pp. PHD587
Experience with Community Action Projects: New Research in the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems. CSAP Prevention Monograph 14. This monograph was produced as a result of the second international research symposium. Following the format of the conference, papers are organized under broad headings: conceptual issues in evaluating community action; experiences with policy adoption case studies; community trials design issues; and needs assessments or natural experiments in special settings. 1993. 301 pp. BKD87
Communities Creating Change: 1990 Exemplary Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs. This publication describes ten 1990 Prevention Program models that illustrate a variety of approaches to the prevention of alcohol and other drug problems in diverse communities. They further demonstrate that prevention is best achieved through multiple strategies that address the unique characteristics, cultural diversity, and structure of each community in the Nation. These programs offer strategies designed for prevention practitioners, individuals interested in becoming involved in the field, and public policymakers at the community, state, and national level. 1990. 25 pp. RPO798
Neighborhood Improvements
* Community Business Development
Public Affairs
Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7828
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5112
The Economic Development Administration provides loan guarantees to industrial and commercial firms, and technical assistance and grants to enable communities and firms to find solutions to problems that stifle economic growth. Contact this office for more information.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Community Drug Abuse Situation
Information Systems Unit
Office of Diversion Control
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army-Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-8600
For those who want to understand and evaluate the scope and magnitude of drug abuse in the United States, this network is an invaluable information source. Whether you are a local public administrator considering programs, a reporter on the heels of a story, or just a concerned parent, the Drug Abuse Warning Network can provide you with needed information. More than 900 hospital emergency rooms and medical examiner facilities supply data to the program. DAWN identifies drugs currently in vogue, determines existing patterns and profiles of abuse/abuser in Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas, monitors systemwide abuse trends, detects new abuse entities and polydrug combinations, and provides data needed for rational control and scheduling of drugs being abused. It is the full-information source on the drug problem in America.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Community Involvement with Workplace Drug Abuse
National Archives Fulfillment Center
Customer Service Section
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
Finding Solutions portrays drug abuse in the workplace as a community-wide problem; thus the solutions offered through education and prevention are presented as personal, workplace, and community responsibilities. Specific emphasis is placed on the need to effectively deliver accurate and credible information to the workforce, to promote workplace peer involvement and build community partnerships. It is available for sale and rental.
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Neighborhood Improvements
* Crime Insurance for Homeowners and Business
Federal Crime Insurance
P.O. Box 6301 (800) 638-8780
Rockville, MD 20849-6301 (301) 251-1660 in DC
The Federal Crime Insurance Program is a federally subsidized program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Administration for homeowners and commercial businesses to insure against burglary and robbery. To find out if your state is eligible and for further information, contact the office above.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Ethnic or Racial Tensions Resolution
Community Relations Service (CRS)
U.S. Department of Justice
5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 330
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929
If your community is being torn apart by ethnic disputes or police-citizen conflicts, you may need help from this special service, set up by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Community Relations Service exists to resolve such disputes. The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. The CRS regularly provides conferences, training workshops, and publications to any and all communities in an attempt to forestall such disputes. However, when tensions do break out, the CRS will initiate whatever steps are necessary to begin making progress toward bringing about a resolution. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Fire Prevention and Education
Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1358
For information on technical and educational assistance to State, local, and national fire services and community groups, contact the office above. Information on fire safety, residential sprinkler trailers and smoke detector usage and maintenance can be obtained from this office. Various forms of educational assistance (pamphlets, books, tapes) can be obtained. Call the office above to receive the following publications, and to find out how to receive the monthly newsletter, Operation Life Safety.
After the Fire: Returning (#5-0027)
America's Burning (#5-0025)
Check Your Hotspots Kit (#5-0101)
Home Fire Protection Fire Sprinkler (#5-0007)
It's Alarming (#5-0035) poster
Fire in the U.S. (#5-0135)
Organizing Your Community (#5-0068)
Safety and Your Christmas Tree (#5-0029)
Smoke Detector and Fire Safety Guide (#5-0039)
Smoke Detector Kit (#5-0051)
Smoke Detectors: Don't Stay at Home (#5-0104)
U.S. Fire Administration Brochure (#5-0067)
Winter Fires (#5-0031)
Neighborhood Improvements
* Fire Safety for Children
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1358
Contact the office above to obtain materials on fire safety for children. The following materials are available:
Juvenile Firesetter Handbook - Dealing with Children Ages 7-14 (FA-63)
Neighborhood Improvements
* Free Christmas Trees
Division of Forestry
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C. St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The BLM officials issue permits to cut Christmas trees for a nominal fee on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in the 11 Western states and Alaska. Free-use permits are available from the Bureau to non-profit organizations for timber and trees to be used exclusively by that organization. This excludes the resale of any free timber or trees by those organizations.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Historic Preservation Assistance
Preservation Assistance Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20001-7127 (202) 343-9573
The Preservation Assistance Division guides Federal and state agencies and the general public in historic preservation project work. Standards and guidelines are established, information on technical preservation is distributed, and training is given on technical preservation approaches and treatments. This office also administers the Preservation Tax Incentives program, the status of National Historic Landmarks, and the Historic Preservation Fund grant-in-aid program.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Homeless, Migrants, Refugees: Health Services
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health Resources and Services Administration
4350 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20815 (301) 594-4420
The Bureau of Primary Health Care focuses nationally on efforts to ensure the availability and delivery of health care services in health manpower shortage areas, to medically underserved populations, and to special services populations, such as migrants or the homeless. It also administers the National Health Service Corps Program which recruits health care practitioners and places them in areas having shortages of people trained in health-related fields.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Job Creation Assistance
Technical Assistance Division
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-2127
The Technical Assistance Division of EDA sponsors programs of technical assistance to local communities which are designed to discover new ways to generate jobs. Local governments, non-profit organizations, and private firms can apply. Contact this office for more information.
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Neighborhood Improvements
* Marine Corps Air Show
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Code PAC
Headquarters Marine Corps
2 Navy Annex
Washington, DC 20380 (703) 614-1034
Watch the AV8 Harrier jump jet (it shoots straight up and turns around in mid-air), the Drum and Bugle Corps, and Marine bands perform. You may write to the above address or your nearest Corp installation for their brochure explaining Marine Corps programs and how to complete the forms to arrange for these units' performance in your community. They can also provide you with a patriotic speaker for Veterans Day and Memorial Day events.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Marine Corps Bands and Color Guards
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Code P.A.C.
2 Navy Annex
Washington, DC 20380 (703) 614-1034
The Marine Corps can provide bands and color guards for community events. The Corps supports the Devil Pup program. Contact your local Marine Corps headquarters or the above office for a referral.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Marine Corps Summer Camp
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Code P.A.C.
2 Navy Annex
Washington, DC 20380-0001 (703) 614-1034
The Marine Corps sponsor a summer camp for high school youth. Contact your local Marine Corps headquarters or the above office for a referral.
Neighborhood Improvements
* National Guard Community Participation
National Guard Bureau
Attn: NGB-PAR
2500 Army Pentagon (703) 681-0711
Washington, DC 20310-2500 (703) 756-5775
Local National Guard units provide bands, color guards, and flight demonstrations for community events upon request of civic groups. The Guard also sponsors annual open houses and conducts tours of the local bases. A Speakers Bureau will provide experts to speak on defense and local issues, and the Guard sponsors orientation trips for civic leaders. Call or write for more information on the Guard's varied community assistance programs, including the loan of equipment to civic groups.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Navy Bands and Concerts
U.S. Navy Band
Public Affairs Office
Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC 20374-5054 (202) 433-2394
The U.S. Navy Concert Band and its specialty units--including the Topside Quartet (jazz, rock), Brass Navy Band, Saxophone Quartet, Fairwinds Quartet (vocal), Windjammers, Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, Sea Chanters, Country Current, and the Commodores--are available to perform at community events nationwide. Units of the band perform a wide range of musical styles, from jazz, folk, and blue grass to classical chamber and cocktail music. Write or call for information on how to request the Band.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Neighborhood Crime Comparison Information
Law Enforcement Reporting Section
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
9th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-5015
If you'd like to know how safe your prospective new neighborhood is, contact the Uniform Crime Reporting Section. This annual report, Crime In the United States contains an exact reading of the crime rates of any city in America (down to the types of crimes committed most frequently in which neighborhoods). Also, local police departments of most major cities have neighborhood crime reports available.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Neighborhood Safety Videos and Publications
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. F (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has these and other publications and videos on crime prevention and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
Crime Stoppers: A National Evaluation (RIB). 1986, 5 pp. (NCJ 102292).
The Growing Role of Private Security (RIB). 1984, 5 pp. (NCJ 94703).
Improving the Use and Effectiveness of Neighborhood Watch Programs (RIA).
Systems Approach to Crime and Drug Prevention: A Path to Community Policing. 1993, 8 pp. (NCJ 143712).
National Institute of Justice/NCJRS
CD-ROM
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420
The Juvenile Restitution and Community Service topical search contains 30 abstracts of the most timely and relevant documents in the NCJRS database. Issues covered include the impact of restitution on recidivism, guidelines for developing and managing programs, and program descriptions. (TSO21532) $5.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Neighborhood Watch Programs
Office of Crime Prevention
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-2942
If you're interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your town, or want to know how you can make yours better, contact the Neighborhood Watch Specialists at the National Institute of Justice. They will be glad to help you make your neighborhood a safer place.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Recycling Efforts
RCRA Information Center
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW, 5305
Washington DC 20460 (202) 260-9327
Recycling Works! is a free booklet that provides information about successful recycling programs initiated by state and local agencies. It also describes private recycling efforts and joint recycling ventures of government and businesses. Publications are available through Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, (202) 260-9327.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Residential Fire Sprinklers
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1021
Through its regional offices, FEMA conducts demonstrations of how residential fire sprinklers operate. Contact your regional FEMA office or the office above for more information.
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Neighborhood Improvements
* Telecommunications Expertise for Libraries, Schools,
Fire Departments
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4625
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5802
By identifying public service telecommunications needs, NTIA assists schools, hospitals, libraries, policy, fire departments, and government agencies in using advanced telecommunications systems and technology to achieve their goals.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Toys for Tots
Commanding General (PAO)
4th Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
4400 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70146-5400 (504) 948-5440
The Marine Corps Reserve sponsors an annual Christmas "Toys for Tots" project, which collects toys for needy children. To learn how to donate or provide a collection point at your place of business, contact your local Marine Corps Reserve office or the above office for more information.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Waste Management Policy
Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA)
1000 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-2672
The Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies consists of sewerage agencies in areas with more than 250,000 people. It serves to exchange technical data and deals with the federal government on environmental and regulatory matters.
Neighborhood Improvements
* Woodsy Owl: Litter Cleanup
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (202) 205-1783
To increase children's awareness of our delicate environment, the Forest Service's Woodsy Owl campaign is in the process of developing a variety of free materials which should be available in 1994.
Neighborhood Improvements
Traffic and Transportation
* Commuter and Air Taxi Services
Commuter and Air Taxi Branch
Air Transportation Division
Office of Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 832
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8086
Contact this office for information regarding policy, regulations, and directives for commuter and air taxi aircraft. A list is available of air taxi operators and commercial operators of small aircraft. This list available in Oklahoma City through AFS 600, (405) 954-4431.
Traffic and Transportation
* Essential Air Passenger Service
Aviation Analysis
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 6401
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5903
This office guarantees that certain cities will be served by airlines. It also represents community views. Contact this office for more information on airport service.
Traffic and Transportation
* Funded Traffic Safety Projects
Evaluation Staff (NTS-31)
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2759
Once known as the National Project Reporting System, funded project information collected by this office from each state is stored in a database. Projects are funded in areas such as occupant safety and alcohol. Findings are assembled annually in a published report providing an overview of the projects, their status, and how funding is apportioned, such as amounts to each project and within each project, amount to education, to enforcement, and to other areas. Contact the Evaluation Staff for details.
Traffic and Transportation
* Handicapped Assistance and Mass Transit
Office of Research, Training, and Rural Transportation
Federal Mass Transit Administration
400 7th St., SW, Room 6102
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4995
FMTA is involved in a Congressionally-mandated project with the National Easter Seals Committee to study accessibility problems faced by the handicapped who use mass transit. The office runs a series of demonstrations on improved arrangements to help the handicapped.
Traffic and Transportation
* Highway Safety Accident Prevention
Office of Highway Safety (HHS-12)
Associate Administrator for Safety and Operations
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1153
Highway construction safety programs are funded to remove, relocate, or shield roadside obstacles; to identify and correct hazards at railroad crossings; and to improve signing, pavement markings, and signalization. For information and referral, contact the Office of Highway Safety. The following publication is also available: Highway Safety Improvement Programs, Annual Report.
Several other reports prepared by this office are available from National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161; (703) 487-4650. A sampling of titles follows:
Legibility and Driver Response to Selected Lane and Road Closure Barricades
Rollover Potential of Vehicles on Embankments, Sideslopes, and Other Roadside
Features; Final Report
Constant Warning Time Devices for Railroad-Highway Crossings: Technical
Summary
Studies of the Road Marking Code
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Traffic and Transportation
* Highway Traffic Safety Records
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Technical Reference Division (NAD-52)
Office of Administrative Operations
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2768
NHTSA reports and records are available for public inspection at this location, and database searches can be requested for a fee. Holdings include vehicle research and test reports; investigation reports on accidents and defects; recall information; compliance reports; consumer complaints; consumer advisories; filmed records of research and tests; NHTSA Technical Reports; engineering specifications; and certification information. Both light and heavy highway vehicles are covered. Call ahead to ensure that the records you need will be on hand. For document information, call (202) 366-4949.
Traffic and Transportation
* Mass Transit Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation Division
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9306
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1727
This office can provide you with information on its recent and on-going evaluations of projects and programs implemented by FTA. For information on earlier evaluations regarding bus, subway, and other modes of urban transit.
Traffic and Transportation
* Maximum Speed Limit
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Police Traffic Services Division, NPS-41
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5119
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5440
The National Maximum Speed Limit is 65 miles per hour on certain interstate highways. This office assists states in developing and improving enforcement efforts.
Traffic and Transportation
* National Driver Register
National Driver Register (NTS-24)
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6124
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4800
The National Driver Register is a central, computerized index of state records on drivers whose operator licenses have been revoked, denied, or suspended for more than 6 months. Data includes name, birthdate, height, weight, eye color, date and reason for action, and date of reinstatement. Applications for driver licenses are routinely checked against the register, and states exchange information via an electronic system.
Traffic and Transportation
* Occupants Displaced by Highway Construction
Office of Right-of-Way (HRW-22)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 3221
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0342
This office administers FHWA's lead role in implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act. When Federally funded highway construction projects involve displacing residents from acquired property, this Act sets policies for purchase of the land and relocating the people on it. The publication, Your Rights and Benefits as Displaced Under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program, is available from this office.
Traffic and Transportation
* Pedestrian and Driver Research
Office of Program Development and Evaluation (NTS-30)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6240
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9591
This office studies factors affecting the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Research areas include determining the causes of unsafe driving and developing countermeasures; the effectiveness of vehicle occupant safety restraints; the effect of alcohol and drugs; the safety concerns of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds; driver license standards; and young drivers. This office can refer you to staff researching the topic of your interest.
Traffic and Transportation
* Pedestrian Safety
Geometric and Roadside Design Branch
Engineering Division
Office of Engineering Program Development
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 3128
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1315
Highway design and roadside facilities are studied by this office to determine their impact on pedestrians and bicyclists. The publication, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities provides you with information about the roadside designs and structures used in safety-related applications. For this publication, contact John Fegan at (202) 366-5007.
Traffic and Transportation
* Private Sector Initiatives in Mass Transit
Office of Private Sector Initiatives
Office of Budget and Policy
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9300
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1666
This office encourages private sector involvement in mass transit throughout the United States.
Traffic and Transportation
* Road Signs
Safety Management and Programs Division
Office of Highway Safety
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 3416
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2171
Efforts by this division improve the effectiveness and uniformity of such traffic control devices as road signs, signal lamps, and highway markings throughout the country. Standards are developed for designing signs and using other traffic control devices. The meanings of road signs and markings are described in Road Symbol Signs, which can be obtained by contacting the office listed above. Two other publications on the subject, listed below, are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (SN/150-001-0001-3, $44) Standard Highway Signs Book, (SN/950-04400000-4, $34).
Traffic and Transportation
* Roadway Beautification
Special Programs and Evaluation Branch (HRW-12)
Program Requirements Division
Office of Right-of-Way and Environment
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 3221
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2026
Junkyards and outdoor advertising along interstate highways, primary highways in existence June 1991, and any highway added to the national highway system are regulated under a program conducted through this office. The publication, Junkyards, the Highway, and Visual Quality, offers information on this program. To obtain a copy, or to request further details on highway beautification programs, contact the branch listed.
Traffic and Transportation
* Traffic Accident Data
Information Management and Analysis Branch
Office of Highway Safety
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 3407
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2159
Statistics are kept here on fatal and injury accident rates for the Nation's highways. An extensive list of publications related to accidents and highway safety is also maintained. Call or write this office to request the data you need.
Traffic and Transportation
* Urban Mass Transportation Research
Manager, TRIS
Transportation Research Board
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-3250
The Transportation Research Information Service (TRIS) is a computerized database on worldwide transportation research. Administered by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), it covers all phases of conventional, new, highway and transportation system. TRIS features database storage/ retrieval of abstracts of technical papers, journal articles, research reports, computer program descriptions, and statistical sources, as well as state-of-the-art bibliographies. Descriptions of ongoing research, especially that sponsored by USDOT, are also included. TRIS offers the public nearly 300,000 information references to ongoing and completed research activities, and adds 15,000 new references annually to the database. In addition to serving as the central source of technical information to the public and private sectors, TRIS also serves as an institutional memory for USDOT projects and project reports. The database can be searched online by any computer with a modem through DIALOG Information Services File 63. TRIS is supported by a National Network of Transportation Libraries (18), and they serve both as repositories that house and make USDOT documents available to the general public, as well as document delivery centers that provide TRIS users with full text copies of citations retrieved from the database.
Traffic and Transportation
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Reli
* Arson Control and Clearinghouse
U.S. Fire Administration
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1122
The Arson Resource Center is available to help answer your questions and locate resources related to arson. It was established several years ago by the U.S. Fire Administration, and has developed an impressive collection of arson-related materials. FEMA personnel and NETC students can borrow materials from the Center, and books and research reports are available to the general public through area libraries (interlibrary loan). Audio-visual and general references are stored in the Center for in-house use. The following publications and source materials on arson are available from the USFA free of charge:
Arson Victims (#5-0164)
Arson Resource Directory (#5-0087)
Arson Prosecution Issues and Strategies (#5-0086)
Rural Arson Control (#5-0110)
Establishing an Arson Strike Force (#5-0111)
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Bomb Shelters Designs
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The following free publications will show you the ins and outs of bomb shelters and their construction:
Shelters in New Homes (TR-60). Shows how any home builder or owner can
provide an area that protects against fallout radiation and windstorm without sacrificing its day-to-day usefulness. It includes examples of multi-purpose areas, shelter designs and details, and radiation shielding principles.
Cost Benefits in Shelters (TR-69). Explores various areas of cost savings resulting
from the incorporation of basic fallout shelter design techniques in new buildings.
Home Fallout Shelter--Snack Bar--Basement Location Plan D (H-12D). A snack
bar built of brick and concrete block can be converted into shelter.
Home Fallout Shelter: Outside Concrete Shelter (H-12-1).
Home Fallout Shelter: Aboveground Home Shelter (H-12-2).
Home Blast Shelter: Underground Concrete Shelter (H-12-3).
Technical Standards for Fallout Shelter Designs (TM 72-1). Shows the technical
architectural and environmental standards for fallout shelter design.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Dam Safety and Hazards
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The following publications are available from the office above and contain information on dam safety:
Civil Preparedness Guide: National Dam Safety Program for S & L (CPG 1-39)
#8-0709
Dam Safety: An Owner's Guidance Manual (FEMA 145) #8-0648
Dam Safety: Know the Potential Hazard (L-152) #8-0607
Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety (FEMA-93) #8-0047
The Digest of Federal Assistance Programs (DAP-21) #8-0721, is designed to serve as an initial source of information for private citizens and public officials who need disaster assistance. It is a compendium of Federal programs specifically designed to supplement State and local relief and recovery efforts, as well as programs that may serve to lessen the effects of civil disasters or emergencies. It includes programs that either require a Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency and those which do not.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Earthquakes and Small Businesses
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70247
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
Guidelines for Local Small Businesses in Meeting the Earthquake Threat is a booklet designed to help small businesses prepare for and respond to a catastrophic earthquake. It contains information on assessing earthquake risks and provides a planning framework for preparation, response, and long-term recovery for a small business. (FEMA-87) #8-0500
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The publication, National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program Five Year Plan, presents an overview of FY 1985-89 program plans for the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP). It emphasizes the goals, objectives, and funding requirements for each of the participating major program elements. It also provides a comprehensive and coherent presentation of the activities projected by each participating agency for 5 fiscal years. It is available from the office above. (L-166) #8-0826.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Earthquake Safety Checklist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The following publications provide information on earthquake preparedness and safety:
Family Earthquake Safety Home Hazard Hunt and Drill (FEMA-113) #8-0871.
Discusses how to identify and correct hazards in the home and practice what to do if an earthquake occurs.
Coping With Children's Reactions to Earthquakes and Other Disasters (FEMA-48)
#8-0750. Deals with children's fears and anxieties following a disaster. In Spanish (FEMA-184) #8-0849
Earthquake Safety Checklist (FEMA-46) #8-0820. Safety tips for preparation,
response to, and immediate aftermath of an earthquake.
Earthquakes (L-111) #8-0821. Offers safety tips for potential victims of
earthquakes.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency and Fire Professionals Protection
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 700274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The U.S. Fire Administration Brochure (L-160) #5-0067, describes the programs offered by the U.S. Fire Administration, including those that help fire service professionals manage fire data that gets the public involved, educates fire and emergency professionals, helps protect firefighters, promotes life-saving technology.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Broadcast System
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The leaflet, Emergency Broadcast System (L-93A) #8-1064, cites the EBS as a method of communicating with the American public in the event of war, threat of war, or grave national crisis.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Education Network
Emergency Education Network (EENET)
National Emergency Training Center
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1068
EENET is owned and operated by FEMA to provide State and local emergency management personnel with quality education and training. Several shows per year are produced to be shown to live audiences via satellite or by cable. Contact the office above for further information.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Management Institute
Emergency Management Institute
National Emergency Training Center
16825 South Seton Ave,
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-6771
This Institute provides courses on several different topics in emergency management. For more information on these courses, contact the office above.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Management Materials
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
Publications on emergency management which are available from the above office are listed below:
Emergency Management in Public Administration Education (FEMA-106) #6-0009
Emergency Management, USA (HS-2) #6-0141
This is The Federal Emergency Management Agency #0-0058
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Medical Services
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (SM 220) #6-0227, is a student manual which includes lectures, discussions, slide/tape presentations, case studies, and an optional workshop. Lessons cover topics on the historical perspective, system design, resources, medical control, EMS councils, legal and medical issues, communications, and mutual aid.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Plans for Acutely Toxic Chemicals
Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
401 M St., SW (800) 535-0202
Washington, DC 20460 (703) 412-9877
This EPA hotline provides communities with help in preparing for accidental releases of toxic chemicals. Communities can call to obtain interim guidelines regarding Acutely Toxic Chemicals. These guidelines cover Organizing a Community, Developing a Chemical Contingency Plan, and gathering site-specific information. The hotline also provides a list of more than 400 acutely toxic chemicals.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Preparedness Offices Nationwide
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
has regional offices throughout the country.
Region I
FEMA, J.W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse Building, Room 442, Boston, MA 02109-4595; (617) 223-9540. Serving: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Region II
FEMA, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1338, New York, NY 10278-0002. Serving: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Region III
FEMA, Liberty Square Building (Second Floor), 105 South Seventh St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3316; (215) 931-5500. Serving: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Region IV
FEMA, 1371 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30309-3108; (404) 853-4200. Serving: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Region V
FEMA, 175 Jackson Blvd, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-2698; (312) 408-5500. Serving: Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin
Region VI
FEMA, Federal Regional Center, Room 206, 800 North Loop 288, Denton, TX 76201-3688; (817) 898-9399. Serving: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Region VII
FEMA, Federal Official Building, 911 Walnut Street, Room 200, Kansas City, MO 64106-2085; (816) 283-7061. Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Region VIII
FEMA, Denver Federal Center Building 710, PO Box 25267, Denver, CO 80225-0267; (303) 235-4800. Serving: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Region IX
FEMA, Presidio of San Francisco, Building 105, San Francisco, CA 94129-1250; (415) 923-7100. Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. (Pacific Commonwealth and Territories)
Region X
FEMA, Federal Regional Center, 130 228th Street, SW, Bothell, WA 98021-9796; (206) 481-8800. Serving: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Preparedness Publications
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The FEMA Publications Catalog (FEMA-20) lists FEMA publications which are available to help meet the needs of citizens in emergency management matters. These publications are on subjects such as civil defense, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fire, nuclear accidents, acts of terrorism, dam safety, and hazardous materials incidents.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The Data Base Guide (FPG 47.101) #07281, is a complete inventory of the automated data files used in support of the FEMA program offices. Included are data files which are the result of a cooperative effort between FEMA and other federal departments and agencies having delegated emergency preparedness responsibilities. These files have detailed information on virtually all of the resources important to the defense of, or--in the event of enemy attack--the survival and recovery of, the United States.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Relief and Excess Food
Commodity Operations Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
ASCS, Room 6745, South Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-4785
The Commodity Credit Corporation buys, stores, and distributes such commodities as dry milk, wheat, rice, and corn, which are acquired through price support programs. The commodities are sent overseas as donations, distributed to domestic food programs, or given to relief agencies in times of emergencies.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Emergency Training National Center
National Emergency Training Center (NETC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The Learning Resource Center
16825 South Seton Ave. (800) 638-1821
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1032
The Learning Resource Center is the NETC campus library for students in all areas of training at the National Emergency Training Center, and for the U.S. Fire Administration. Services include all types of reference work and interlibrary loans. Contact the office above for further information.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Firefighters Safety and Health
Office of Firefighter Health and Safety
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-6771
This office develops national standards for firefighter's health and safety and also researches and analyzes data concerning the well-being of firefighters while exposed to such hazards as fire, heat, toxic chemicals. Research on firefighters protective clothing and equipment and a hazardous chemical materials response suit is also being studied. Contact the office above for more information.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Fire Incident Reporting System
National Fire Data Center
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1313
This office quantifies and analyzes fire loss experienced at the local, State, and federal levels. Data are available on standard fire incidents. This office offers participants both mainframe and microcomputer applications for data collection and analysis. For more information and information on the Management Application Project (MAP) and the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), contact the office above.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Flood Damage Prevention
Flood Risk Reduction
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
400 W. Summit Hill Dr., WT10A
Knoxville, TN 37902 (615) 632-4455
TVA's local flood damage prevention program helps communities avoid flood damages through a variety of measures, including floodplain zoning, flood proofing, and flood insurance. To assess flood risks, a field staff of engineers gathers data which is used when considering community development proposals. The TVA promotes the wise use of flood hazard areas with information, guidance, and assistance for individuals and businesses to avoid and adjust to flood areas. Staff works with local officials to assess community flood situations, and evaluate and install prevention and warning programs. A great emphasis is placed on environmental aspects as the program tries to maintain the natural benefits of flood plains and meet community needs through use and management of river corridors.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Flood Insurance for Property Owners
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Insurance Administration
500 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20472 (800) 638-6620
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) helps property owners to purchase flood insurance. This insurance is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage. Contact the office above for information about the laws, regulations, or administrative policies related to the NFIP. Maryland residents outside of DC should call: (800) 492-6605, and those in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands residents should call: (800) 638-6831.
Answers to Questions on the National Flood Insurance Program Community Assistance Services (FEMA 213) #30164 contains questions and answers about the National Flood Insurance Program. There are six regional offices.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Flood Plain Management Assistance
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: CECW-PF
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272-0169
The Army Corps of Engineers provides information, guidance, and technical assistance to civic groups and organizations in developing regulations for flood plain use. These services help communities understand the extent and magnitude of flood hazards in their areas. For information, contact the above office.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Flood Preparedness Publications
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The Flood Insurance Administration series of publications provide information on specific topics within the National Flood Insurance Program. The following publication can be obtained from the office above:
Repairing Your Flooded Home (FEMA 234) #3-0170.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Flood-Prone Areas
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274 (202) 646-3484
Washington, DC 20024 (800) 333-1363
The Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes the Flood Hazard Boundary Map which shows the flood-prone areas within the community. Each map consists of one Map Index Page and one or more map sheets for all of the areas within the community's corporate limits subject to flooding. Call the number above for more information and map requests. Guide To Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIA-14) #3-0138 is a guide to help identify and understand key features of the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response
Toxicology Information Program (TIP)
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6308
TIP was established to provide national access to information on toxicology. The program is charged with setting up computerized databases of information from the literature of toxicology and from the files of both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Among the databases are TOXLINE (Toxicology Information Online) and CHEMLINE, a chemical dictionary file. TIP implemented the TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network) system of toxicologically-oriented data banks, including the HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data Bank), which is useful in chemical emergency response. TIP also supports the Toxicology Information Response Center, which provides reference services to the scientific community.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Hazardous Material Transportation Accidents
Office of Hazardous Materials and Planning and Analysis (DHM-63)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8112
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4555
This division collects and analyzes incidental accident data from transporters of hazardous materials by highway, rail, air, and water. Information stored in the database includes the hazardous material involved, transporter name and mode, packaging used, cause of accident, and results. Contact the above office for searches. There may be a charge.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Legal Services for Disaster Victims
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The Manual for Disaster Legal Services has been prepared by FEMA and the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the American Bar Association. Its purpose is to orient new and potential volunteers to the FEMA-YLD Program for offering legal services to victims following major disasters. In order to facilitate this orientation, the Manual emphasizes schematic diagram, paraphrases statutes and regulations, and simplifies many issues relating to the program.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Mental Health Services Response to Emergencies,
Disasters and Crises
Emergency Services and Disaster Relief Branch
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 16C-26
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4735
The Emergency Services and Disaster Relief Branch oversees The Crisis Counseling Program, which administers crisis counseling grants to states in which there has been a Presidentially-declared disaster. The program provides technical assistance and public education materials to states and local agencies in times of emergencies, and has three publications designed for non-mental health emergency workers (police, fire, emergency medical personnel) which focus on mental health issues.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Natural Disaster and Nuclear Attack Planning for
Families
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
In Time of Emergency: A Citizen's Handbook on Emergency Management (H-14) #8-0819, is addressed directly to the individual and the family to provide information and guidance on what can and should be done to prepare for a major natural disaster or nuclear attack.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Natural Disaster Relief
Office of Government and Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-2791
This free publication provides an overview of USDA's disaster assistance programs. It describes types of assistance available and where to apply for assistance. Local extension agents in each county can approve disaster applications for the following: conservation structures (when located on eligible lands); rehabilitation of farm lands destroyed by disaster; crop payment subsidies for disruption caused by disaster to regular crop schedules; sale of animal feed at below market price in emergency situations; animal grazing on reserve or conservation lands in emergency situations; donation of animal feed to Indian reservations when needed; and donation of grain to migratory wildfowl domains. The federal government will also remove debris from a major disaster from publicly- or privately-owned lands or waters.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Nuclear Crisis Planning
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
Preparedness Planning for a Nuclear Crisis (HS-4) #6-0178, is a FEMA home-study course that will help you better prepare for a nuclear attack by providing information on the following: the effects of nuclear weapons; evacuation and sheltering; preparation of stocking of fallout shelters; and development of emergency plans to improve the chance of survival for individuals and families.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Posters: Natural and Civil Disasters
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The following natural disaster informational posters are from FEMA:
Flood Insurance #8-0968
Emergency Poster
Accidental Launch Warning Message Threat Areas #7-0004
Blueprint for Earthquake Survival #8-0859
Keep Disaster from Becoming Personal #0-0136
NEW Civil Defense #8-0839
NEW Flood Safety Rules #0-0054.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Temporary Housing
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The Mobile Home Sales Handbook (DAP-20) #8-0376, establishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency policy regarding the sale of mobile homes, under Section 404 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, to eligible temporary housing occupants. It prescribes the methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in the sales transaction.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Flash Floods
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
The following FEMA publications will better help you prepare for severe weather disasters:
Hurricane Safety: Tips for Hurricanes (L-105) #0-0017
Tornado Safety Tips (L-148) #0-0164
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
* Winter Storm Safety
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-3484
These FEMA publications will help you prepare for the winter storm season:
Safety Tips for Winter Storms (L-96) #0-0172
Winter Survival Coloring Book (FEMA-197). Includes safety tips on winter for
children.
Fires, Floods, and Disaster Relief
Money For Communities and Non-Pr
The federal money programs outlined here are designed to help communities solve many of today's difficult problems. Economic development opportunities such as job training funds are identified. Community improvement programs for emergency shelters, rural housing, senior centers, and mass transit services are described as well as airport modernization loans and grants. You will discover various services such as school lunch and nutrition programs, runaway halfway houses and health clinics. This information is derived from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the reference number listed in this Catalog. Contact the office listed below the title for more details.
below the title for more details.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Resource Conservation and Development Loans
10.414
Director, Community Facilities Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 382-1490
To provide loan assistance to local sponsoring agencies in authorized areas where acceleration of program of resource conservation, development, and utilization will increase economic opportunities for local people. Types of assistance: direct loan. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,207,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural
Communities 10.418
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-7967
To provide basic human amenities, alleviate health hazards and promote the orderly growth of the rural areas of the nation by meeting the need for new and improved rural water and waste disposal facilities. Types of assistance: loans, grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~330,380,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention
Loans 10.419
Director, Community Facilities Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 382-1490
To provide loan assistance to sponsoring local organizations in authorized watershed areas for share of costs for works of improvements. Types of assistance: loan. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,949,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Rural Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance
(Section 523 Technical Assistance) 10.420
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 382-1474
To provide financial support for the promotion of a program of technical and supervisory assistance that will aid needy very low and low-income individuals and their families in carrying out mutual self-help housing efforts in rural areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~16,542,509.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Facilities Loans 10.423
Director, Community Facilities Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 382-1490
To construct, enlarge, extend, or otherwise improve community facilities providing essential services to rural residents. Types of assistance: loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~95,700,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Technical Assistance and Training Grants 10.436
Administrator, Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-7967
To identify and evaluate solutions; to assist applicants in preparing applications made in accordance with Subparts A and H of 1942; and to improve operation and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities in rural areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,094,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Intermediary Relending Program 10.439
Farmers Home Administration
Room 6321, South Agriculture Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 475-4100
To finance business facilities and community development. Types of assistance: loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Cooperative Extension Service 10.500
Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-3377
To help people and communities identify and solve their farm, home, and community problems through the practical application of research findings of USDA and the Land-Grant Colleges and Universities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~346,465,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Child Nutrition: State Administrative Expenses 10.560
Director, Child Nutrition Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 756-3590
To provide each state agency with funds for its administrative expenses in supervising and giving technical assistance to local schools, school districts and institutions in their conduct of child nutrition programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~56,754,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Nutrition Education and Training Program
(NET Program) 10.564
Nutrition and Technical Services Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 756-3554
To help subsidize State and local programs that encourage the dissemination of nutrition information to children participating, or eligible to participate in the school lunch and related child nutrition programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Temporary Emergency Food Assistance
(Administrative Costs) 10.568
Food Distribution Division, FNS, USDA
Room 502, Park Office Center
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 756-3680
To make funds available to States for storage and distribution costs incurred by nonprofit eligible recipient agencies in providing food assistance to needy persons. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 50,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Temporary Emergency Food Assistance
(Food Commodities) 10.569
Food Distribution Division, FNS, USDA
Room 502, Park Office Center
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 756-3680
To make food commodities available to States for distribution to the needy. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~120,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Food Commodities for Soup Kitchens 10.571
Food Distribution Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 756-3680
To improve the diets of the homeless. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~40,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Cooperative Forestry Assistance 10.664
Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry
Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (202) 447-3332
With respect to nonfederal forest and other rural lands to assist in the advancement of forest resources management; the encouragement of the production of timber; the control of insects and diseases affecting trees and forests. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~43,731,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Schools and Roads - Grants to States (25 Percent
Payments to States) 10.665
James Turner
Acting Director of Fiscal and Public Safety
Forest Service, USDA, Room 701 RPE
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (703) 235-8159
To share receipts from the National Forests with the States in which the National Forests are situated. To be used for the benefit of the public schools and public roads of the county or counties in which the National Forest is situated. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~338,825,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Schools and Roads - Grants to Counties (Payments
to Counties) 10.666
James Turner
Acting Director of Fiscal and Public Safety
Forest Service, USDA, Room 701 RPE
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (703) 235-8159
To share receipts from National Grasslands and Land Utilization Projects with the counties in which the National Grasslands and Land Utilization Projects are situated. To be used for school or road purposes or both. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~16,413,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Additional Lands - Grants to Minnesota
(Minnesota Special) 10.668
James Turner
Acting Director of Fiscal and Public Safety
Forest Service, USDA, Room 701 RPE
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (703) 235-8159
To share National Forest receipts with the State of Minnesota in connection with lands situated in the counties of Cook, Lake, and St. Louis which are withdrawn from entry and appropriation under the public land laws of the United States. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~716,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Accelerated Cooperative Assistance for Forest
Programs on Certain Lands Adjacent to the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) 10.669
Christopher Holmes, Deputy Chief
State and Private Forestry
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2417
Washington, DC 20013 (703) 235-1537
To provide a system of grants in cooperation with the State of Minnesota, Division of Forestry, for the intensive management of forest resources on state, county, and private lands adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,800,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Great Plains Conservation 10.900
Deputy Chief for Programs
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 447-4527
To conserve and develop the Great Plains soil and water resources by providing technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and others in planning and implementing conservation practices. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 12,286,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Resource Conservation and Development 10.901
Deputy Chief for Programs
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 447-4527
To encourage and improve the capability of state and local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop and carry out programs for resource conservation and development. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention
(Small Watershed Program; PL-566 Program) 10.904
Deputy Chief for Programs
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 447-4527
To provide technical and financial assistance in planning and carrying out works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land and water resources in small watersheds. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~92,703,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Rural Abandoned Mine Program (RAMP) 10.910
Deputy Chief for Programs
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 447-4527
To protect people and the environment from the adverse effects of past coal mining practices, and to promote the development of soil and water resources of unreclaimed mined lands. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,594,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Economic Development - Grants for Public
Works and Development Facilities 11.300
David L. McIlwain, Director, Public Works Division
Economic Development Administration
Room H7326, Herbert Hoover Bldg.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC (202) 377-5265
To promote long-term economic development and assist in the construction of public works and development facilities needed to initiate and encourage the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in areas experiencing severe economic distress. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~139,266,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Economic Development - Business Development
Assistance 11.301
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Loan Programs
Economic Development Administration
Room H7844, Herbert Hoover Bldg.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC (202) 377-5067
To sustain industrial and commercial viability in designated areas by providing financial assistance to businesses that create or retain permanent jobs, expand or establish plants in redevelopment areas for projects where financial assistance is not available from other sources on terms and conditions that would permit accomplishment of the project and further economic development in the area. Types of assistance: loan guarantee, grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 20,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Economic Development-Support for Planning
Organizations (Development District Program;
Redevelopment Area Program; and Indian
Program) 11.302
Luis F. Bueso, Director Planning Division
Economic Development Administration
Room H7023, Herbert Hoover Bldg.
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-2873
To assist in providing administrative aid to multi-county district and redevelopment area (primarily Indian reservations and lands) economic development planning and implementation capability and thereby promote effective utilization of resources in the creation of full-time permanent jobs for the unemployed and the underemployed in high distress areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,205,000.
To promote economic development and alleviate under-employment and unemployment in distressed areas, EDA operates a technical assistance program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,706,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Economic Development-Public Works Impact
Projects 11.304
David L. McIlwain, Director, Public Works Division
Economic Development Administration
Room H7326, Herbert Hoover Bldg.
Washington, DC (202) 377-5265
To promote long-term economic development and assist in providing immediate useful work (i.e., construction jobs) to unemployed and underemployed persons in designated project areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~139,266,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Economic Development-State and Local Economic
Development Planning (302(a) Grants-State and
Urban Planning Programs) 11.305
Luis F. Bueso, Director Planning Division
Economic Development Administration
Room H7023, Herbert Hoover Bldg.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-3027
To help state and/or local governments formulate and implement economic development plans designed to reduce unemployment and increase incomes. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,790,000.
* Special Economic Development and Adjustment
Assistance Program-Sudden and Severe Economic
Dislocation and Long-term Economic Deterioration
(SSED and LTED) 11.307
Paul J. Dempsey, Director
Economic Adjustment Division
Economic Development Administration
Room H7327, Herbert Hoover Bldg.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC (202) 377-2659
To assist state and local areas develop and/or implement strategies designed to address adjustment problems resulting from sudden and severe economic dislocation such as plant closings (SSED), or from long-term economic deterioration in the area's economy (LTED). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 24,657,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Research and Evaluation Program 11.312
David H. Geddes
Room H-7319, EDA
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-4085
To assist in the determination of causes of unemployment, under-employment, underdevelopment, and chronic depression in various areas and regions of the nation. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,210,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Anadromous and Great Lakes Fisheries
Conservation 11.405
Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management
National Marine Fisheries Service
1335 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 29010 (202) 673-5272
To cooperate with the states and other nonfederal interests in the conservation, development, and enhancement of the nation's anadromous fish and the fish in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain that ascent streams to spawn, and for the control of sea lamprey. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,343,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 11.407
Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management
National Marine Fisheries Service
1335 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 427-2347
To assist states in managing interjurisdictional fisheries resources. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Coastal Zone Management Program Administration
Grants 11.419
Chief, Coastal Programs Division
Office of Ocean Coastal Resource Management
National Ocean Service, NOAA
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 673-2515
To assist states in implementing and administering Coastal Zone Management programs that have been approved by the Secretary of Commerce. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~33,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research
Reserves 11.420
Chief, Marine and Estuarine Management Div.
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
National Ocean Service, NOAA
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut, Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 673-5126
To assist states in the acquisition, research, development and operation of national estuarine research reserves for the purpose of creating natural field laboratories to gather data and make studies of the natural and human processes occurring within the estuaries of the coastal zone. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,790,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Fisheries Development and Utilization Research
and Development Grants and Cooperative
Agreements Program 11.427
Office of Trade and Industry Services
National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA
U.S. Department of Commerce
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 427-2358
To foster the development and strengthening of the fishing industry of the United States and increase the supply of wholesome, nutritious fish and fish products available to consumers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Intergovernmental Climate-Programs 11.428
National Climate Program Office, NOAA
U.S. Department of Commerce
11400 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-8981
To aid states in the initiation of regional climate centers which will supply guidance, information and climate data to users in the private and public sectors. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Marine Sanctuary Program 11.429
Chief, Marine and Estuarine Management Division
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
National Ocean Service, NOAA
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 673-5126
To identify areas of the marine environment of special national significance due to their resource or human-use values; to provide authority for comprehensive and coordinated conservation and management of these marine areas that will complement existing regulatory authorities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~766,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Regional Centers for the Transfer of
Manufacturing Technology 11.611
Dr. Philip N. Nanzetta
Director, NIST MTC Program
Room B112, Metrology Bldg, NIST
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (301) 975-3414
To establish regional centers, the functions of which are to accelerate the transfer of advanced manufacturing technology from the NIST automated manufacturing research facility and similar research and development laboratories to small and medium sized U.S. based manufacturing firms. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Minority Business and Industry Association -
Minority Chambers 11.802
Asst. Director, Office of Program Development
Room 5096, Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce (MB and IA/C of C)
14th and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5770
To provide financial assistance for Minority Business and Industry Association/Minority Chambers of Commerce (MB and IA/C of C) which act as advocates for their members and the minority community. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,420,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Payments to States in Lieu of Real Estate Taxes
12.112
HQ, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CERM-F
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20314-1000 (202) 272-1925
To compensate local taxing units for the loss of taxes from federally acquired lands, 75 percent of all monies received or deposited in the Treasury during any fiscal year for the account of leasing of lands acquired by the United States for flood control, navigation and allied purposes. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5000000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Military Construction, Army National Guard 12.400
Chief, Army Installations Division
National Guard Bureau, Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310 (202) 697-1732
To provide a combat-ready reserve force and facilities for training and administering the Army National Guard units in the 50 states, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~113,867,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Impact Assistance for Areas Affected by the East
Coast Trident Program (Community Impact
Assistance) 12.608
Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, OASD
(FM&P), Pentagon, Room 4C767
Washington, DC 20301-4000 (202) 697-9155
To assist communities located near the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Georgia. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Joint Military/Community Comprehensive Land
Use Plans 12.610
Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, OASD
(FM&P), Pentagon, Room 4C767
Washington, DC 20301-4000 (202) 697-9155
To enable the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to participate in development and implementation of Joint Military/Community Comprehensive Land Use Plans. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~350,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mental Health Planning and Demonstration
Projects 13.125
Mr. James Stockdill, Director
Division of Education and Service Systems Liaison
NIMH, Parklawn Bldg., Room 11C-26
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3606
To promote the development of community support systems for the long-term mentally ill, including inappropriately institutionalized individuals, mentally disturbed children and youth, and homeless individuals in communities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 25,920,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Emergency Medical Services Children (EMS
for Children) 13.127
Div. of Maternal, Child and Infant Health
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Room 9-11, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2170
To support demonstration projects for the expansion and improvement of emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,964,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Technical and Non-Financial Assistance to Community
and Migrant Health Centers 13.129
Director, Division of Primary Care Services
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Admin., Room 7A-55
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2260
To provide assistance to community health centers (CHCs) in the following areas: the initiation of new shared services activities involving specific CHCs within a state or region; and the enhancement of the clinical capability of centers within a state or region including assistance in retention and recruitment of providers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Primary Care Services-Resource Coordination and
Development Cooperative Agreements (Primary
Care Services Cooperative Agreements) 13.130
Director, Div. of Primary Care Services
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Admin., Room 7A-55
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3476
To coordinate local, state, and federal resources contributing to primary care service delivery in the state to meet the needs of medically under-served populations through community and migrant health centers, and the retention, recruitment and oversight of the National Health Service Corps and other health professions. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,140,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Health Services Delivery to Persons with AIDS -
Demonstration Grants (AIDS Service Demonstration
Projects) 13.133
Office of AIDS Program
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
and Resources Development
Health Resources and Services Admin., Room 9A-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0652
To observe demonstration projects in Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas (SMSAs) for the development and improvement of ambulatory and community-based medical and social services for persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 10,756,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Assistance for Organ Procurement Organizations
13.134
Director, Division of Organ Transplantation
BMCH & RD
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Room 9-31, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-7577
To provide for the planning, establishment, initial operation, and expansion of qualified organ procurement organizations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,314,373.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Minority Community Health Coalition Demonstration
13.137
Betty Lee Hawks, Room 118F
Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-0020
To demonstrate that coalitions of local community agencies can be formed to effectively impact on the disease risk factors and related health problems of minority groups, through unique and innovative methods of modifying behavioral and environmental factors involved. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,400,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals
(Mentally Ill P and A Services) 13.138
Mr. James Stockdill, Director
Division of Education and Service System Liaison
NIMH, Parklawn Bldg., Room 11C-26
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3606
To enable the establishment and administration of a new system in each state to: protect and advocate the rights of mentally ill individuals and investigate incidents of abuse and neglect of mentally ill individuals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention - High-Risk Youth
Demonstration Grants 13.144
Dr. Stephen Gardner, Chief
Demonstration Operations Branch
Div. of Demonstrations and Eval.
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Admin.
Room 13A45
Rockville, MD (301) 468-2600
To support prevention demonstration programs that will develop client and/or service systems targeted toward: decreasing the incidence and prevalence of drug and alcohol use among high-risk youth. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~24,540,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* AIDS Education and Training Centers 13.145
Director, Division of Medicine
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Room 4C03, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6190
To provide education and training to primary care providers and others on the treatment and prevention of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in collaboration with health professions schools, local hospitals and health departments. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,751,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* AIDS Drug Reimbursements 13.146
Director, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
Health Resources and Services Admin., Room 9-03
Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0652
To cover the cost of the drug azidothymidine (AZT) and any other drug which proves to prolong the life of a person with AIDS who is a low-income individual no covered under the state Medicaid program or third party payors. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 15,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mental Health Services for the Homeless
Block Grant (MHSH) 13.150
Mr. Thomas Reynolds, Grants Management Officer
Block Grant Programs, ADAMHA, Room 13C-20
Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3334
To provide financial assistance to states to support services to chronically mentally ill individuals who are homeless or who are subject to a significant probability of becoming homeless. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 14,128,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Project Grants for Health Services to the Homeless
(Homeless Assistance Program) 13.151
Harold Dame, Director
Health Care Services for the Homeless Program
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Room 7-15, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-8134
To provide health care services to homeless persons. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 14,820,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Demonstration Grant Projects for Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Treatment of Homeless Individuals
(NIAAA Homeless Demonstration Grants) 13.152
Barbara Lubran, Homeless Initiative
NIAAA, Room 16C-02
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0786
To provide, document and evaluate successful and replicable approaches to community-based alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals with alcohol or drug-related problems who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,545,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Pediatric AIDS Health Care Demonstration
Program 13.153
Division of Services for Children with
Special Health Needs
Health Resources and Services Admin
Room 9A-11, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2170
To support demonstration projects for strategies and innovative models for intervention in pediatric AIDS and coordination of services for childbearing women and children with AIDS. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,901,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Rural Health Research Centers 13.155
Ms. Arlene Granderson
Office of Rural Health Policy
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Parklawn Bldg., Room 14-22
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2720
To support the development of rural health research centers to provide an information base and policy analysis capacity on the full range of rural health issues. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Comprehensive Mental Health Service Planning
Development Grants 13.158
Maury Lieberman, Director
State Comprehensive Mental Health Planning Program
NIMH, Room 7-103
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4257
To initiate or enhance a planning process at the state level that will lead to the design and implementation of a community-based system of comprehensive mental health services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and child and adolescent populations with severe emotional disorders. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,787,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Health Care Services in the Home 13.159
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Admin., Room 8A-17
Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3476
To provide grants to the states for assisting grantees in carrying out demonstrations projects; to identify low-income individuals who can avoid institutionalized or prolonged hospitalization if skilled medical services or related health services are provided in the home. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,470,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Minority AIDS Education/Prevention Grants 13.160
Jacqueline Bowles, M.D., Room 118F
Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-0020
To demonstrate that minority community-based organizations and national organizations can effectively develop and implement human HIV infection education and prevention strategies, using innovative approaches to prevent and reduce HIV transmission among minority populations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,400,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Health Program for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry 13.161
Dr. Barry Johnson, Assoc. Administrator, CDC, PHS
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-4590
To work closely with state, local, and other federal agencies to reduce or eliminate illness, disability and death resulting from exposure to the public and workers to toxic substances at spill and waste disposal sites. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 32,243,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Health Services in the Pacific Basin 13.163
Howard Lerner
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance, PHS
Room 7A-55, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-8134
To develop projects to build capacity and improve health services and systems, particularly preventive health services in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau, and to provide technical assistance in support of such projects. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~741,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Indian Health Service Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention Demonstration Projects
(HP/DP Demonstration Projects) 13.166
Kay Carpenter, Grants Management Branch
Indian Health Service
PHS, Room 6A-33
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5204
To develop demonstration projects to determine the most effective and cost-efficient means of: providing health promotion and disease prevention services, encouraging Indians to adopt good health habits, and reducing health risks to Indians, particularly the risks of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, depression and lifestyle-related accidents. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Services
Planning Program Grants (HIV Services
Planning Program) 13.168
Office of Special Projects
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Room 9-13, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6775
To assist cities and states which have not been affected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic to the same extent as high incidence cities in developing a coordinated strategy for the delivery of services to persons with HIV infection. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,600,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Model Projects for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
and Their Infants (Substance Abuse) 13.169
Bernard McColgan, Director
Division of Demonstrations and Evaluation
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Admin.
Room 13A-54, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD (301) 443-4564
To promote the involvement and coordinated participation of multiple organizations in the delivery of comprehensive services for substance-abusing pregnant and postpartum women. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Youth Activity Demonstration Grants
13.170
Office for Substance Abuse
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Room 9A-40, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0369
To provide assistance to states for the purpose of establishing and evaluating innovative alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services for youth and to encourage organizations in contact with these youth-at-risk to form partnerships for the purpose of carrying out activities and projects to prevent alcohol and other drug use among this population. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,061,600.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Youth Activity Program Block
Grants (CYAP) 13.171
Mr. Thomas Reynolds, Grants Management Officer
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Room 13C-20, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3334
To provide financial assistance for the support of prevention services and partnerships designed to develop community activities targeted toward alcohol and other drug abuse prevention through education, training and recreation projects. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,633,750.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug Abuse Treatment Waiting List Reduction
Grants 13.175
Mr. Glenn Kamber
Office of Communications and External Affairs
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Admin., PHS
Room 12-C-15, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3783
To make one-time grants available to public and non-profit private entities to reduce drug abuse treatment waiting lists by expanding the capacity of existing programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~75,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Family Planning-Services (Umbrella Councils) 13.217
Deputy Asst. Secretary for Population Affairs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 736E, Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC (202) 245-0151
To provide educational, counseling, comprehensive medical and social services necessary to enable individuals to freely determine the number and spacing of their children, and by doing so helping to reduce maternal and infant mortality and promote the health of mothers and children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~128,440,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Health Centers 13.224
Director, Division Primary Care Services
Health Resources and Services Admin., Room 7A-55
Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2260
To support the development and operation of community health centers which provide primary health services, supplemental health services and environmental health services to medically under-served populations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~411,812,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Indian Health Service-Health Management
Development Program Indian Health) 13.228
Division of Grants and Contracts
Indian Health Service, PHS, Room 6A-33
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5204
To improve the quality of the health of American Indians and Native Alaskans by providing a full range of curative, preventative and rehabilitative health services. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mental Health Clinical or Service Related
Training Grants 13.244
Mr. James Stockdill, Director
Division of Education and Service Systems Liaison
NIMH, Parklawn Bldg., Room 11C-26
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3606
To encourage mental health specialists to work in areas and settings where severe shortages exist; to increase the number of qualified minority personnel in the mental health professions. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 12,844,000.
* Migrant Health Centers Grants 13.246
Director, Migrant Health Program
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 7A55
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1153
To support the development and operation of migrant health centers and projects which provide primary health care services, supplemental health services and environmental health services which are accessible to migrant and seasonal agricultural farm workers and their families. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $45,646,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* National Health Service Corps 13.258
Dr. Audrey Manley, Director
National Health Service Corps
Health Resources and Services Admin.
Room 7A-39, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2900
To improve the delivery of health care services to residents in areas critically short of health personnel by the assignment of additional medical personnel. Types of assistance: loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 39,866,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Family Planning-Personnel Training 13.260
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 736E, Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-0151
To provide job specific training for personnel to improve the delivery of family planning services. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,232,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Childhood Immunization Grants (Section 317, Public
Health Service Act; Immunization Program) 13.268
Dr. Walter Dowdle, Acting Director
Centers for Disease Control, PHS
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-3291
To assist states and communities in establishing and maintaining preventive health service programs to immunize individuals against vaccine-preventable diseases. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~126,797,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Centers for Disease Control - Investigations and
Technical Assistance 13.283
Dr. Walter Dowdle, Acting Director
Centers for Disease Control, PHS
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-3291
To assist state and local health authorities and other health related organizations in controlling communicable disease, chronic diseases, and other preventable health conditions. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~270,743,179.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Native American Programs - Financial Assistance
Grants 13.612
Administration for Native Americans
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 344-F, 200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (301) 245-7730
To provide financial assistance to public and private nonprofit organizations including Indian Tribes, urban Indian centers, Native Alaskan villages, Native Hawaiian organizations, rural off-reservation groups, and Native American Pacific Island groups for the development and implementation of social and economic development strategies that promote self-sufficiency. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 27,351,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Administration for Children, Youth and Families~-
Runaway and Homeless Youth 13.623
Associate Commissioner
Family and Youth Services Bureau
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7800
To develop local facilities to address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~26,923,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Administration on Developmental Disabilities - Basic
Support and Advocacy Grants 13.630
Director
Program Operations Division
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-2897
To assist states in the development of a comprehensive system and a coordinated array of services in order to support the developmentally disabled to achieve their maximum potential and ensure the protection of their legal and human rights. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 79,534,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Administration on Developmental Disabilities -
Projects of National Significance 13.631
Program Development Division
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-1961
To provide grants and contracts for projects of national significance to increase and support the independence, productivity, and integration into the community of persons with developmental disabilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,901,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Special Programs for the Aging - Title III, Part~B
Grants for Supportive Services and Senior
Centers 13.633
Dr. Joyce Berry, Associate Commissioner
Office of Human Development Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-0011
To assist state agencies on aging and their area agencies to foster the development of community-based systems of service for older persons via statewide planning and area planning and provision of supportive services, including multi-purpose senior centers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~276,640,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Children's Justice Grants to States 13.643
Josephine Reisnyder
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182, SW
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-2860
To encourage states to enact child protective reforms which are designed to improve the handling of child abuse cases and the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,297,873.
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* Child Welfare Services - State Grants 13.645
Betty Stewart, Associate Commissioner
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7600
To establish, extend, and strengthen child welfare services provided by state and local public welfare agencies to enable children to remain in their own homes. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~246,679,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Social Services Research and Demonstration 13.647
Ann Queen, Director
Division of Research and Demonstration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 334-F, Hubert Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC (202) 472-3026
To promote effective social services for dependent and vulnerable populations such as the poor, the aged, children and youth, Native Americans, and the handicapped. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,550,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Adoption Opportunities: Administration for Children,
and Families 13.652
Delmar Weathers
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 426-2822
To provide financial support for demonstration projects to improve adoption practices; to gather information on adoptions; and to provide training and technical assistance to improve adoption services. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,027,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Grants to Indian Tribes: Special Programs for the Aging
(Title VI, Part~A Indian Programs) 13.655
Dr. Joyce Berry
Associate Commissioner
Office of State and Tribal Programs
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-0011
To promote the delivery of supportive services, including nutrition services to older Indians and Alaskan Natives. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,410,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug Abuse Prevention and Education for Runaway
and Homeless Youth (Runaway Youth Drug Abuse
Prevention and Education) 13.657
Frank Fuentes
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 755-8888
To expand and improve existing drug abuse and prevention services to runaway and homeless youth and their families. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 12,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Foster Care - Title IV-E 13.658
Betty Stewart, Associate Commissioner
Children's Bureau
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7600
To provide Federal Financial Participation (FFP) in assistance on behalf of eligible children needing care away from their families (in foster care) who are in the placement and care of the state agency administering the program. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,363,971,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Adoption Assistance 13.659
Betty Stewart, Associate Commissioner
Children's Bureau
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7600
To provide Federal Financial Participation (FFP) to states which meet certain eligibility tests, in the adoption subsidy costs for the adoption of children with special needs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~133,936,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug Abuse Prevention and Education Relating
to Youth and Gangs 13.660
Frank Fuentes, Family and Youth Services Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
330 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 755-7800
To prevent and reduce the participation of youth in gangs that engage in illicit drug-related activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Native American Programs - Training and Technical
Assistance 13.662
Administration for Native Americans
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Room 344-F
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-7714
To promote the goal of economic and social self-sufficiency for American Indians, Native Hawaiians, Native Alaskans, and Native American Pacific Island groups. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Comprehensive Child Development Centers 13.666
Allen Smith
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7782
To plan for and carry out projects for intensive, comprehensive, integrated and continuous supportive services for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers from low-income families to enhance their intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 19,160,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Social Services Block Grant (Social Services) 13.667
Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Legislation
Office of Human Dev. Services
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-2892
To enable each State to furnish social services best suited to the needs of the individuals residing in the State. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,700,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Administration for Children, Youth and Families - Child
Abuse and Neglect State Grants 13.669
Mary McKeough
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
Children's Bureau
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-2856
To assist states in improving and increasing activities for the prevention and treatment of child abuse, and to develop, strengthen, and carry out the program objectives through State grants. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 11,647,500.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Family Violence Prevention and Services 13.671
Office of Policy, Planning and Legislation
Office of Human Development Services
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-2892
To demonstrate the effectiveness of assisting states and Indian Tribes in the prevention of family violence and to provide immediate shelter and related assistance for victims of family violence and their dependents. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,219,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Child Abuse Challenge Grants 13.672
Josephine Reifsnyder
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-2860
To encourage states to establish and maintain trust funds or other funding mechanisms, including direct state appropriations to support child abuse and neglect prevention activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,834,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Grants to States for Planning and Development
of Dependent Care Programs (Dependent Care
Planning and Development) 13.673
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
400 6th St., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 755-8888
To assist states in the planning, development, establishment, expansion or improvement of services related to dependent care resource and referral and services related to school age child care before and after school. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~11,856,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Independent Living 13.674
Beverly Stubber, Director
Program Operation Division, Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20014 (202) 755-7447
To assist states and localities in establishing and carrying out programs designed to assist children, with respect to whom foster care maintenance payments are being made by the state and who have attained age 16, in making the transition from foster care to independent living. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~45,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Medicaid Fraud Control Units 13.775
Jim Shields, Director
State Fraud Branch, Office of the Secretary, DHHS
Room 5449, North Bldg.
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 475-6520
To control provider fraud in the states Medicaid program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 48,455,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Survey and Certification of Health Care
Providers and Suppliers 13.777
Wayne Smith, Ph.D., Director
Office of Survey and Certification
Health Standards and Quality Bureau
Health Care Financing Administration
6325 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21207 (301) 966-6763
To provide financial assistance to any state which is able and willing to determine through its state health agency or other appropriate state agency that providers and suppliers of health care services are in compliance with federal regulatory health and safety standards. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~121,538,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Child Support Enforcement (Title IV-D) 13.783
Wayne Stanton, Director
Office of Child Support Enforcement
Family Support Administration, 6th Floor
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-4500
To enforce the support obligations owed by absent parents to their children, locate absent parents, establish paternity and obtain child, spousal and medical support. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~941,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Child Support Enforcement Research (OCSE
Research) 13.784
David Arnaudo, Acting Chief
Planning and Evaluation Branch
Office of Child Support Enforcement, 4th Floor
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5364
To discover, test, demonstrate, and promote utilization of new concepts which will increase cost effectiveness, reduce welfare dependency, and increase child support collections form absent parents. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~250,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Refugee and Entrant Assistance-State
Administered Programs 13.787
Bill F. Gee, Director
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Family Support Administration, 6th Floor
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-4545
To subsidize states for assistance provided to refugees, including Cuban and Haitian entrants for resettlement throughout the country, by funding maintenance and medical assistance, social services, and targeted assistance for eligible refugees and Cuban and Haitian entrants. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~326,726,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Refugee Assistance-Voluntary Agency Programs
13.788
Bill F. Gee, Director
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Family Support Administration, 6th Floor
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-4545
To assist refugees in becoming self-supporting and independent members of American society, by providing grant funds to voluntary resettlement agencies currently resettling these refugees in the United States. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 15,808,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Services Block Grant 13.792
James C. Checkan, Chief
Division of Block Grants
Office of Community Services
Family Support Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5255
To provide services and activities having a measurable and potential major impact on causes of poverty in the community or those areas of the community where poverty is a particularly acute problem. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~318,630,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Services Block Grant-Discretionary
Awards 13.793
Ms. Jacqueline G. Lemire, Acting Director
Office of State and Project Assistance
Family Support Administration
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5248
To support program activities of national or regional significance to alleviate the causes of poverty in distressed communities which promote full-time permanent jobs for poverty level project area residents. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 37,120,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Services Block Grant Discretionary
Awards-Community Food and Nutrition 13.795
Mr. Jim Hearn, Chief
Community Food and Nutrition Program (CFNP)
Family Support Administration
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5252
To provide for community-based, local, and stateside programs which: coordinate existing private and public food assistance resources to better serve low-income populations and to assist low-income communities to identify potential sponsors of child nutrition programs and initiate new programs in under-served areas. Types of assistance: grants, direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,418,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Emergency Community Services for the
Homeless 13.796
Janet Fox
Office of Community Services
Family Support Administration
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5254
To use public resources and programs in a coordinated manner to meet the critically urgent needs of the homeless of the nation; and to provide funds for programs to assist the homeless with special emphasis on elderly persons, handicapped persons, families with children, Native Americans and veterans. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,918,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Services Block Grant Discretionary
Awards-Demonstration Partnerships 13.797
Marshall Borman, Office of the Director
Office of Community Services
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5251
To stimulate eligible entities to develop new approaches to provide for greater self-sufficiency of the poor; test and evaluate the new approaches, disseminate project results and strengthen the ability of eligible entities to integrate, coordinate and redirect activities to promote maximum self-sufficiency. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,512,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Project Grants for Non-Acute Care, Intermediate and
Long-Term Care Facilities (1610(b) Program)
13.887
Ms. Katharine Buckner, Office of Health Facilities
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and
Resources Development
Room 11A-10, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0271
To renovate, expand, repair, equip, or modernize non-acute care intermediate and long-term care facilities for patients with AIDS. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,952,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* National Health Promotion 13.900
Deputy Director
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
DHHS, Room 2132
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-7611
To engage national membership organizations from various sectors as a means of expanding and coordinating health promotion efforts. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~363,080.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Graduate Programs In Health Administration 13.963
Mr. John Westcott, Grants Management Officer
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 8C-22, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6880
To support accredited graduate education programs in health administration, hospital administration, and health planning. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,410,000.
To develop high quality, patient oriented, integrated systems of care which assure access to and continuity of appropriate primary, secondary and tertiary care with maximum use of existing resources. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,216,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Preventive Health Services - Sexually Transmitted
Diseases Control Grants 13.977
Dr. Walter R. Dowdle, Acting Director, CDC
PHS, DHHS
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-3291
To reduce morbidity and mortality by preventing cases and complications of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~61,354,800.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mental Health Disaster Assistance and Emergency
Mental Health 13.982
Dr. Mary Lystad, Chief
Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health Section
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4735
Provision of supplemental emergency mental health counseling to individuals affected by major disasters, including the training of volunteers to provide such counseling. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~397,614.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Health Programs for Refugees (Immigration
and Nationality Act) 13.987
Dr. Walter R. Dowdle, Acting Director
CDC, PHS, DHHS
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-1286
To assist states and localities in providing health assessment and follow-up activities to new refugees and in addressing refugee health problems of public health concern. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,138,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes
Control Programs 13.988
Chief, Grants Management Office
Procurement and Grants Office
CDC, PHS, DHHS
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 842-6575
To implement comprehensive programs which will ensure that persons with diabetes who are at high risk for certain complications of diabetes are identified, entered into the health are system and receive on going state-of-the-art preventive care and treatment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,861,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* National Health Promotion 13.990
Deputy Director
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
DHHS, Room 2132
330 C St, SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-7611
To engage national membership organizations from various sectors as a means of expanding and coordinating health promotion efforts. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,325,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Preventive Health and Health Services Block
Grant (PHS Block Grants) 13.991
Chief, Grants Management Branch
Centers for Disease Control
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 842-6575
To provide states with resources for comprehensive preventive health services including: emergency medical services, health incentive activities, hypertension programs, rodent control, etc. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~85,259,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services
Block Grant (ADMS Block Grant) 13.992
Mr. Thomas Reynolds, Grants Management Officer
Block Grant Programs, ADAMHA
Room 13C-20, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3334
To provide financial assistance to States and Territories to support projects for the development of more effective prevention, treatment and rehabilitating programs and activities to deal with alcohol and drug abuse. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~765,314,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant
13.994
Office of Maternal and Child Health
Health Resources and Services Administration, PHS
Room 9A-11, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2170
To enable states to maintain and strengthen their leadership in planning, promoting, coordinating and evaluating health care for mothers and children and in providing health services for mothers and children who do not have access to adequate health care. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 46,293,300.
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* Adolescent Family Life-Demonstration Projects 13.995
Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, DHHS
Room 736E, HHH Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC (301) 245-6335
To promote adoption as an alternative for adolescent parents. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,114,000.
To make possible the financing of hospitals. Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~217,858,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mortgage Insurance-Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care
Facilities and Board and Care Homes (232 Nursing
Homes) 14.129
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20412 (202) 755-6223
Types of assistance: loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~233,419,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Section 106(b) Nonprofit Sponsor Assistance
Program (Nonprofit Sponsor Loan Fund) 14.141
Director
Assisted Elderly and Handicapped Housing Division
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 426-8730
To assist and stimulate prospective private nonprofit sponsors/borrowers of Section 202 housing to develop sound housing projects for the elderly or handicapped. Types of assistance: loan. Estimate of annual funds available: $~960,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
14.170
Assisted Elderly and Handicapped Housing Division
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-5866
To prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization of elderly-handicapped, non-elderly handicapped, and temporarily disabled, to provide a variety of innovative approaches for the delivery of meals and non-medical supportive services while utilizing existing service programs and to fill gaps existing service systems. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,400,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Housing Development Grants 14.174
Director, Development Grants Division, Room 6110
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6142
To support the construction or substantial rehabilitation of rental housing in areas experiencing severe shortages of decent rental housing opportunities for families and individuals without other reasonable and affordable housing alternatives in the private market. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 20,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Grant Program
(Nehemiah Housing) 14.179
Morris E. Carter, Director
Single Family Housing Development Division, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6700
To provide an opportunity for those families who otherwise would not be financially able to realize their dream of owning a home. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 20,000,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement
Grants 14.218
Entitlement Cities Division
Office of Block Grant Assistance
Community Planning and Development
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-5977
To develop viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,053,100,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities
Program (Small Cities) 14.219
State and Small Cities Division
Office of Block Grant Assistance Community Planning
and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6223
The primary objective of this program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 38,395,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Section 312 Rehabilitation Loans 14.220
Community Planning and Development
Office of Urban Rehabilitation, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-0367
To promote the revitalization of neighborhoods by providing funds for rehabilitation of residential, non-residential and mixed use property in areas determined to be eligible by local governments for activities under either the Community Development Block Grant, Urban Development Action Grant, or Section 810 Urban Homesteading areas. Types of assistance: loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 19,510,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Urban Development Action Grants 14.221
Office of Urban Development Action Grants
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6290
To assist severely distressed large and small cities, urban counties, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Indian Tribes and non-distressed cities containing pockets of poverty in alleviating economic deterioration by means of increased public and private investment in order to aid in economic recovery. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 49,337,000.
* Urban Homesteading 14.222
Director, Urban Homesteading Program
Office of Urban Rehabilitation, HUD
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-5324
To provide homeownership opportunities to credit-worthy individuals and families primarily of lower income, utilizing federally-owned housing stock. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,831,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Indian Community Development Block Grant
Program 14.223
Office of Program Policy Development
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6092
To provide assistance to Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages in the development of viable Indian Communities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 27,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Block Grants/Secretary's
Discretionary Fund/Insular Area 14.225
Office of Program Policy Development
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6092
To provide community development assistance to American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau and the Virgin Islands. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Block Grants/Secretary's
Discretionary Fund/Technical Assistance Program
14.227
Office of Program Policy Development
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6876
To help states, units of general local government, Indian tribes and area wide planing organizations to plan, develop and administer local Community Development Block Grant and Urban Development Action Grant programs. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,750,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Block Grants/State's
Program 14.228
State and Small Cities Division
Office of Block Grant Assistance
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6876
The primary objective of this program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~841,505,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Rental Housing Rehabilitation (Rental
Rehabilitation) 14.230
David M. Cohen, Office of Urban Rehabilitation
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-5685
To increase the supply of standard rental housing units affordable to lower income families. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~177,418,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP) 14.231
James Broughman, Director
Entitlement Cities Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th St., SW, Room 7282
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-5977
The program is designed to help improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless, to help make available additional emergency shelters, and to help pay the costs of operating emergency shelters. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~47,302,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Block Grant/Secretary's
Discretionary Fund Special Projects (Special
Projects Program) 14.232
Office of Program Policy Development
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-6090
To award grants to states and units of general local government for special projects that address community development activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 12,250,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Fair Housing Assistance Program-State and
Local (FHAP) 14.401
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-0455
To provide to those agencies to whom HUD must refer Title VIII complaints both the incentives and resources required to develop an effective work force to handle complaints and provide technical assistance and training. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,300,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Housing Resource Board Program (CHRB)
14.403
Florence L. Maultsby, Director
HUD, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Office of Voluntary Compliance
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 755-7007
To provide funding to Community Housing Resource Boards (CHRBs) that have the responsibility of providing program implementation assistance to housing industry groups that have signed Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreements (VAMAs) with HUD. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mariel-Cubans 16.572
Louise Lucas, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs
633 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-8374
To provide financial reimbursements to states for their expenses by reason of Mariel-Cubans having to be incarcerated in state facilities for terms requiring incarceration for the period of October 1, 1988 through September 30, 1989, following their conviction of a felony committed after having been paroled into the U.S. by the Attorney General during the 1980 influx of Mariel-Cubans. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Criminal Justice Block Grants 16.573
Office of Justice Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 272-6838
To provide financial assistance to states and units of local government in carrying out programs to improve the criminal justice system with emphasis on projects to assist in the drug control problem. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,463,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance
16.577
Louise Lucas, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-8374
To provide necessary assistance to and through a state government to provide an adequate response to an uncommon situation which requires law enforcement, which is or threatens to become of serious or epidemic proportions and with respect to which state and local resources are inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens or to enforce the criminal law. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,148,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Narcotics Control Discretionary Grant
Program (Discretionary Program) 16.580
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 272-4606
To enhance the capacity of each state to define the drug problem and to focus on program development on areas of greatest need. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 30,071,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug Law Enforcement Program-Prison Capacity
(Prison Capacity Program) 16.581
Nicholas L. Demos, Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 272-4605
To provide technical assistance, training and financial support to state, local and private nonprofit organizations dealing with state prison capacities and their alternatives. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,000.
One percent of the Crime Victims Fund is statutorily reserved by the Office for Victims of Crime for grants to provide training and technical assistance services to eligible crime victims assistance programs and for financial support of services to victims of federal crime by eligible crime victims assistance programs. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~935,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Children's Justice Act Discretionary Grants for
Native American Indian Tribes (Children's Justice
Act for Native American Indian Tribes) 16.583
Marti Speights, Division Director
Office for Victims of Crime
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 272-6500
Fifteen percent of the funds from the Crime Victims Services that are transferred to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Children's Justice Act are to be statutorily reserved by the Office for Victims of Crime to make grants for the purpose of assisting native American Indian tribes in developing, establishing and operating programs. Types of assistance: grants, direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~631,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Corrections-Training and Staff Development 16.601
National Institute of Corrections
320 First St., NW, Room 200
Washington, DC 20534 (202) 724-3106
To devise and conduct in various geographical locations, seminars, workshops and training programs for law enforcement officers, judges and judicial personnel, probation and parole personnel, correctional personnel, welfare workers and other personnel, including lay ex-offenders and paraprofessionals, connected with the treatment and rehabilitation of criminal and juvenile offenders. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,273,544.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Corrections-Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse
16.603
Technical Assistance Coordinator
National Institute of Corrections
320 First St., NW, Room 200
Washington, DC 20534 (202) 724-3106
To encourage and assist federal, state, and local government programs and services, and programs and services of other public and private agencies, institutions, in their efforts to develop and implement improved corrections programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,895,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Labor Force Statistics 17.002
Thomas J. Plewes
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC 20212 (202) 523-1180
To provide statistical data on labor force activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~110,264,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Employment Service 17.207
Robert A. Schaerfl
Director, United States Employment Service
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0157
To place persons in employment by providing a variety of placement-related services without charge to job seekers and to employers seeking qualified individuals to fill job openings. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~763,752,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Dislocated Workers: Employment and Training
Assistance 17.246
Robert N. Columbo
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0577
To assist dislocated workers obtain unsubsidized employment through training and related employment services using a decentralized system of state programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~284,626,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (Migrant and Other
Seasonally Employed Farmworker Programs) 17.247
Office of Special Targeted Programs
Division of Seasonal Farmworker Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Room 4641
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 535-0500
To provide job training, job search assistance, and other supportive services for those individuals who suffer chronic seasonal unemployment and underemployment in the agricultural industry. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 68,522,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Employment Services and Job Training-Pilot
and Demonstration Programs 17.249
Administrator, Office of Strategic Planning
and Policy Development
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 535-0677
To provide, foster, and promote job training and other services which are most appropriately administered at the national level and which are operated in more than one state to groups with particular disadvantage in the labor market. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 38,964,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) 17.250
Robert N. Colombo
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0577
To provide job training and related assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals and others who face significant employment barriers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,788,772,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Native American Employment and Training
Programs 17.251
Division of Indian and Native American Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Room N4641
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 535-0502
To afford job training to Native Americans facing serious barriers to employment, who are in special need of such training to obtain productive employment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 59,713,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Mine Health and Safety Grants 17.600
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Dept. of Labor,
Ballston Towers No. 3
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 235-8264
To assist states in developing and enforcing effective mine health and safety laws and regulations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,988,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Disabled Veterans Outreach Program 17.801
Veterans Employment and Training Service
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans
Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
Room S-1316
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 523-9110
To provide funds to states to provide job and job training opportunities for disabled and other veterans through contacts with employers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~72,962,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Local Veterans Employment Representative Program
(LVER Program) 17.804
Veterans Employment and Training Service
Office of the Asst. Secretary for Veterans
Employment and Training
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Room S1316
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-9110
To provide funds to State Employment Service/Job Service Agencies to ensure that there is local supervision of compliance with federal regulations, performance standards, and grant agreement provisions in carrying out requirements of 38 USC 2004 in providing veterans with maximum employment and training opportunities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 66,998,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Boating Safety Financial Assistance 20.005
Commandant
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0978
To encourage greater state participation and uniformity in boating safety, particularly to permit the states to assume the greater share of boating safety education , assistance, and enforcement activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 60,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 20.106
FAA, Office of Airport Planning and Programming
Grants-in-Aid Division, APP-500
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3831
To assist sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,400,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Highway Planning and Construction (Federal-Aid
Highway Program) 20.205
Thomas O. Willete, Director
Office of Engineering, FHA
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4853
To assist state highway agencies (SHA) in the development of an integrated, interconnected network of highways by constructing and rehabilitating the interstate highway system and building or improving primary, secondary and urban systems roads, and streets. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,371,300.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
(MCSAP) 20.218
Associate Administrator for Motor Carriers
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2519
To reduce the number and severity of accidents and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial motor vehicles by substantially increasing the level of enforcement activity and the likelihood that safety defects, driver deficiencies, and unsafe carrier practices will be detected and corrected. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 46,700,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Grants-In-Aid for Railroad Safety-State Participation
(State Participation in Railroad Safety) 20.303
Associate Administrator for Safety
Federal Railroad Administration
Room 8320A
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0895
To promote safety in all areas of railroad operations; reduce railroad related accidents and casualties; and to reduce damage to property caused by accidents involving any carrier of hazardous materials by providing State participation in the enforcement and promotion of safety practices. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~950,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Local Rail Service Assistance
(National Rail Service Continuation Grants) 20.308
Office of Passenger and Freight Services
Federal Railroad Administration, Room 5410
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1677
To maintain efficient local rail freight services. Types of assistance: Grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 10,996,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Urban Mass Transportation Capital Improvement
Grants (Capital Grants) 20.500
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
To assist in financing the acquisition, construction, reconstruction and improvement of facilities and equipment for use, by operation, lease, or otherwise in mass transportation service in urban areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~825,208,000.
* Urban Mass Transportation Managerial Training
Grants (Mass Transit Technology and Technical
Assistance Program) 20.503
Office of Technical Assistance and Safety
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0080
To provide fellowships for training of managerial, technical and professional personnel employed in the urban mass transportation field. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,953,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Urban Mass Transportation Technical Studies
Grants (Technical Planning Studies) 20.505
Director, Office of Planning Assistance
Office of Grants Management
Urban Mass Transportation Administration, DOT
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1662
To assist in planning, engineering and designing of urban mass transportation projects, and other technical studies in a program for a united or officially coordinated urban transportation system. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 47,687,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Urban Mass Transportation Capital and Operating
Assistance Formula Grants 20.507
Director, Office of Planning Assistance
Office of Grants Management
Urban Mass Transportation Administration, DOT
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1662
To assist in financing the acquisition, construction, cost effective leasing, planning and improvement of facilities and equipment for use by operation or lease or otherwise in mass transportation service. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,904,730,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Public Transportation for Nonurbanized Areas
(Section 18) 20.509
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Office of Grants Management
Office of Capital and Formula Assistance
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2053
To improve, initiate, or continue public transportation services in nonurbanized areas by providing financial assistance for the acquisition, construction and improvement of facilities and equipment and the payment of operating expenses by operating contract, lease or otherwise. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 87,318,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Urban Mass Transportation Technical
Assistance 20.512
Associate Administrator for Technical
Assistance and Safety (UTS-1)
Urban Mass Transportation Administration, DOT
400 7th St., SW, Room 6431
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4052
To improve mass transportation service, to contribute toward meeting total urban transportation needs at a minimum cost, and to assist in the reduction of urban transportation needs by improving the ability of transit industry operating officials to plan, manage, and operate their systems more effectively and safely. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,133,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Capital Assistance Program for Elderly and
Handicapped Persons (Section (b)(2)) 20.513
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Office of Grants Management
Office of Capital and Formula Assistance
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2053
To provide financial assistance in meeting the transportation needs of elderly and handicapped persons where public transportation services are unavailable. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 35,057,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State and Community Highway Safety 20.600
Brian McLaughlin
Coordinator of Regional Operations
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2121
To provide a coordinated national highway safety program to reduce traffic accidents, deaths, injuries, and property damage. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~124,400,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Pipeline Safety 20.700
William Gute
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4046
To develop and maintain state natural gas, liquified natural gas, and hazardous liquid pipeline safety programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,400,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Tax Counseling for the Elderly 21.006
Marion L. Butler, Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Services
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 566-4904
To authorize the Internal Revenue Service to enter into agreement with private or public nonprofit agencies or organizations to establish a network of trained volunteers to provide free income tax information and return preparation assistance to elderly taxpayers. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,789,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian Supplements to Federal Grant-In-Aid
Community Development 23.002
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To meet the basic needs of local areas and assist in improving creation of jobs and private sector involvement and investment by funding development facilities such as water and sewage systems, sewage treatment plants, industrial sites and providing basic water and sewer facilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~17500.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian Development Highway System
(Appalachian Corridor) 23.003
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with other federally-aided highways, will open u areas with development potential within the Appalachian region where commerce an d communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 52,924,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian Health Programs (Appalachian 202
Health Programs) 23.004
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To make primary health care accessible, reduce infant mortality and recruit needed health manpower in designed "health-shortage" areas. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~763,100.
Assistance Grant and Site Development and Off-Site
Improvement Grant 23.005
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To stimulate the creation of jobs and private sector investment through low and moderate income housing construction and rehabilitation, and to assist in developing site and off-site improvements for low and moderate income housing in the Appalachian Region. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian Local Access Roads 23.008
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To provide access to industrial, commercial, educational, recreational, residential and related transportation facilities which directly or indirectly relate to the improvement of the areas determined by the states to have significant development potential. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian Local Development District Assistance
(LDD) 23.009
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To provide planning and development resources in multicounty areas; to help develop the technical competence essential to sound development assistance. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,200,000.
To further the creation of jobs by rehabilitating areas presently damaged by deleterious mining practices and by controlling or abating mine drainage pollution. Types of assistance: Grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian State Research, Technical Assistance,
and Demonstration Projects (State Research) 23.011
To expand the knowledge of the region to the fullest extent possible by means of state-sponsored research studies, technical assistance and demonstration projects in order to assist the Commission in accomplishing the objectives of the Act. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Appalachian Vocational and Other Education
Facilities and Operations 23.012
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To provide the people of the region with the equipment, renovation and operating funds for training and education necessary to obtain employment at their best capability for available job opportunities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,000,000.
To provide child development services throughout the region which meet the needs of industry and its employees. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~318,635.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Training Assistance to State and Local
Government 27.009
Assistant Director
Office of Employee and Executive Development
Office of Personnel Management
P.O. Box 7230
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 632-6802
To assist state and local governments and Indian tribal governments in training professional, administrative, and technical personnel to increase their capability for mission accomplishment. Types of assistance: training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Presidential Management Intern Program 27.013
Programs Division
Office of Affirmative Recruiting and Employment
Career Entry and Employee Development Group
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC (202) 632-0496
To attract to the federal service graduate students of exceptional potential who are receiving advanced degrees in a variety of academic disciplines and who have a clear interest in and commitment to a career in the analysis and management of public programs and policies. Types of assistance: federal employment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~203000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Employment Discrimination-State and Local
Anti-Discrimination Agency Contracts 30.002
Robert L. Walker
Program Development and Coordination Division
Systemic Investigation and Individual Compliance Programs
EEOC, Room 433
2403 E St., NW
Washington, DC (202) 634-6806
To assist EEOC in the enforcement of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and of the age discrimination in employment act of 1967 by investigating and resolving charges of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, etc. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 20,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Employment Discrimination Project Contracts -
Indian Tribes 30.009
Robert L. Walker, Director
Program Development and Coordination Division
Systemic Investigation and Individual Compliance Program
EEOC, 2403 E St., NW
Washington, DC (202) 634-6806
To insure the protection of employment rights of Indians working on reservation. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 20,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Labor-Management Cooperation 34.002
Division of Labor Management Grant Programs
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20247 (202) 653-5320
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 11,900,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community Development Revolving Loan Program for
Credit Unions (CDCU) 44.002
Mr. Floyd Lancaster
Community Development Revolving Loan Program for Credit Unions
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9780
To support community based credit unions in their efforts to stimulate economic development activities which result in increased income, ownership and employment opportunities for low-income residents and to provide basic financial and related services to residents of their communities. Types of assistance: direct loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Promotion of the Arts-State Programs 45.007
Directors, State Program
National Endowment for the Arts
100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5429
To assist state and regional public arts agencies in the development of programs for the encouragement of the arts and artists, and to assist organizations providing services at a national level to state or local arts agencies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 25,526,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Promotion of the Arts-Expansion Arts 45.010
E'Vonne C. Rorie
Expansion Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 682-5443
To provide grants to professionally directed arts organizations of high artistic quality which are deeply rooted in and reflective of the culture of a minority. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,700,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Promotion of the Arts: Inter-Arts 45.011
Director, Inter-Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5444
To provide grants for projects that potentially have national or regional impact. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,300,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Promotion of the Arts - Challenge Grants 45.013
Challenge and Advancement Grant Programs
Room 617, National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5436
To assist on a one-time basis, projects designed to have a lasting impact that can help move the National forward in achieving excellence in the arts, access to, and/or appreciation of such excellence. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Promotion of the Arts-Folk Arts 45.015
Director, Folk Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5449
To provide grants to assist, foster, and make publicly available the diverse traditional American folk arts throughout the country. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,100,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Promotion of the Arts (Local Programs) 45.023
Local Programs, National Endowment for the Arts
Nancy Hawks Center
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5431
To enhance to the quality and availability of the arts by fostering expansion of public support for the arts at the local level and to strengthen the local arts agency as a mechanism for arts planning, financial support and development and to encourage joint planning for the arts by Federal, state, and local art agencies, community leaders, public officials, art organizations, and artists. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,566,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Management and Technical Assistance for Socially
and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses: 7(j)
Development Assistance Program 59.007
Associate Administrator for Minority Small Business
1441 L St., NW, Room 602
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 653-6475
To provide management and technical assistance through qualified individuals, public or private organizations to existing or potential businesses which are economically and socially disadvantaged or which are located in areas of high concentration of unemployment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,080,000.
To provide loans to the victims of designated physical-type disasters for uninsured loans. Types of assistance: loans, loan guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available: $~280,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Service Corps of Retired Executives Association
(SCORE) 59.026
National SCORE Office
1129 20th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 653-6279
To utilize the management experience of retired and active business executives to counsel and train potential in existing small businesses. Types of assistance: grants, other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~900,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 59.037
Small Business Administration
Office of Small Business Development Center
1441 L St., NW, Room 317
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 653-6768
To provide management counseling, training and technical assistance to the small business community through Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 45,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Veterans State Domiciliary Care 64.014
Asst. Chief
Medical Director for Geriatrics and Extended Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-3679
To provide financial assistance to states furnishing domiciliary care to eligible veterans in State Veterans Homes which meet the standards prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 13,188,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Veterans State Nursing Home Care 64.015
Asst. Chief
Medical Director for Geriatrics and Extended Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-3679
To provide financial assistance to states furnishing nursing home care to eligible veterans in State Veterans Homes which meet the standards prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~69,100,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Veterans State Hospital Care 64.016
Asst. Chief Medical Director for Geriatrics
and Extended Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-3679
To provide financial assistance to states furnishing hospital care to eligible veterans in State Veterans Homes which meet the standards prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,669,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Cemetery Grants 64.203
Director, State Cemetery Grant Program
National Cemetery System
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-2313
To assist states in the establishment, expansion and improvement of veterans cemeteries. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Air Pollution Control Program Support 66.001
Steve Hitte, Air Quality Management Division
Office of Air and Radiation, EPA
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-0886
To assist state, municipal, intermunicipal, and interstate agencies in planning developing, establishing, improving and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air quality standards. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~101,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Air Pollution Control-Technical Training 66.006
Betsy Dodson
Air Pollution Training Institute, EPA
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 (919) 541-2401
To provide technical training to personnel from state and local air pollution control agencies. Types of assistance: training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~241,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment
Works 66.418
James Hanlon, Director
Municipal Construction Division, WH-547
Office of Municipal Pollution Control, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-5859
To assist and serve as an incentive in construction of municipal wastewater treatment works which are required to meet state and/or federal water quality standards. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,166,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Water Pollution Control-State and Interstate
Program Support (106 Grants) 66.419
Edmund M. Notzon, Director
Analysis and Evaluation Division
Office of Water Regulations and Standards
Office of Water, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-5389
To assist states, territorial Indian Tribes and interstate agencies in establishing and maintaining adequate measures for prevention and control of surface and ground water pollution. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~67,100,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Water Quality Control Training Seminars, Data
and Monitoring Publications (STORET-Storage
and Retrieval System) 66.423
Phillip H. Lindenstruth, Chief
Client Services Branch
Office of Information Resources Management
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7220
To provide state, interstate and other water pollution control and water resource management agencies orientation and where requested training in the use of the storage and retrieval system used by EPA. Types of assistance: Training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Public Water System Supervision 66.432
Ray Enyeart, Office of Drinking Water
Office of Water, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-5551
To foster development and maintenance of state programs which implement the Safe Drinking Water Act. Types of assistance: Grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~33,450,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Underground Water Source Protection 66.433
Francoise Brasier, Chief
Underground Injection Control Branch
Office of Drinking Water
Office of Water, EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-5530
To foster development and implementation of underground injection control (UIC) programs under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 10,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Water Pollution Control-Lake Restoration Cooperative
Agreements (Clean Lakes Program) 66.435
Environmental Protection Agency
Grants Administration Division (PM-216)
Washington, DC 20460
To provide financial assistance to states for assessing the water quality of publicly-owned freshwater lakes, diagnosing the causes of degradation in publicly owned lakes, developing lake restoration and protection plans. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 12,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Construction Management Assistance (Construction
Grants Delegation to States) 66.438
Robert Lee, Delegation Management Branch
Municipal Construction Division, WH-547
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7359
To assist and serve as an incentive in the process of delegating the states a maximum amount of authority for conducting day-to-day matters related the management of the construction grant program. Types of assistance: Grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 60,531,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Water Quality Management Planning (205(j)) 66.454
Edmund M. Notzon, Director
Analysis and Evaluation Division
Office of Water Regulations and Standards, EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-5389
To assist states (including territories and the District), public comprehensive planning organizations, and interstate organizations in carrying out water quality management planning. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~23,000,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Construction Grants for Abatement of Combined
Sewer Overflow Pollution in Marine Bays and
Estuaries (Marine CSO Reserve) 66.455
Municipal Facilities Division
Office of Municipal Pollution Control
Office of Water
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460
To award grants to Combined Sewer Overflow projects which are designed to restore uses of the receiving waters in Bays and Estuaries which have been impaired by the impact of CSOs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~10,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* National Estuary Program 66.456
Louise Wise, Chief
Technical Support Division
Office of Marine and Estuarine Protection, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 475-7102
To authorize the Agency to convene Management Conferences with participants from states, legislatures, etc., to develop programs to protect and restore coastal resources in estuaries of national significance. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,677,837.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Capitalization Grants for State Revolving Funds
(State Revolving Fund) 66.458
Robert Lee, Delegation Management Branch
Municipal Construction Division
Office of Municipal Control, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7359
To create State Revolving Funds through a program of capitalization grants to states which will provide a feasible transition to state and local financing of municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,361,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Nonpoint Source Reservation (205(j)(5)) 66.459
James Meck, Chief, Nonpoint Sources Branch
Criteria and Standards Division
Office of Water Regulations and Standards, EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7100
To assist states in developing and implementing non-point source management programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~12,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Air Pollution Control Research 66.501
Environmental Protection Agency
Grants Administration, PM 216
Washington, DC 20460
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~15,469,300.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Environmental Protection Consolidated Grants -
Program Support (Consolidated Program Support
Grants) 66.600
Richard Mitchell, Grants Administration Division
PM 216f, Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-5297
The consolidated program support grant is an alternative assistance delivery mechanism which allows a state or local agency responsible for continuing pollution control programs to develop an integrated approach to pollution control. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 30,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Pesticides Enforcement Program 66.700
A.E. Conroy II, Director
Office of Compliance Monitoring
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7003
To assist states in developing and maintaining comprehensive pesticide enforcement programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,803,400.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Toxic Substances Compliance Monitoring
Cooperative Agreements 66.701
A.E. Conroy II, Director
Office of Compliance Monitoring
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-3807
To assist states in developing and maintaining comprehensive Toxic Substance enforcement programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,200,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Asbestos Hazards Abatement (Schools) Assistance
(Hazard Abatement Assistance Branch HAAB) 66.702
Regina Busong
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-3949
To create a program information distribution, technical and scientific assistance and financial support Local Education Agencies. Types of assistance: grants, direct loans. Estimate of annual funds available: $~13,005,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Pesticides Certification Program 66.704
Stephen Johnson
Field Operations Division, OPP
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (703) 557-7410
To assist states, territories and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia and Indian Tribes, in developing and maintaining comprehensive programs to certify applicators to apply restricted use pesticides. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,680,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Hazardous Waste Management State Program
Support 66.801
Grants Administration Division, EPA
Washington, DC 20460
To assist state governments in the development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program for the purpose of controlling the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~66,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund
(Superfund) 66.802
Jon Baker Wine, Chief
State Involvement Section
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, EPA
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-2443
To determine level of hazard at sites listed in the CERCLA Information System. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~195,529,167.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Underground Storage Tanks Program (UST
Program) 66.804
Joseph Retzer, Director
Implementation Division
Underground Storage Tank Program (OSWER), EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7601
To assist states in Development and implementation of their own underground storage tank programs to operate in lieu of the federal Program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program
66.805
Joseph Retzer, Director
Implementation Division
Office of the Underground Storage Tanks, EPA
Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-7601
To support the development of state corrective action and enforcement programs that address releases from underground storage tanks containing petroleum. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~42,500,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Superfund Technical Assistance Grants for Citizen
Groups at Priority Sites 66.806
Murray Newton
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-2443
To provide resources for community groups to hire technical advisors who can assist them in interpreting technical information concerning the assessment of potential hazards and the selection and design of appropriate remedies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,540,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 72.001
Program Officer, Foster Grandparent Program
Senior Companion Program, ACTION
806 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9349
To provide part-time volunteer service opportunities for low income persons age 60 and over and to give supportive person-to-person service in health, education welfare and related settings to help alleviate the physical mental and emotional problems of infants, children or youth having special or exceptional needs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~58,928,000.
* Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 72.002
Program Officer
Retired Senior Volunteer Program, ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9353
To provide a variety of opportunities for retired persons, aged 60 or over to serve their community through significant volunteer service. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,862,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Service-Learning Programs 72.005
ACTION, Student Community Service Programs
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9424
To encourage and enable students in secondary, vocational and post-secondary schools to participate in community service projects addressing poverty related problems. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,352,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Senior Companion Program 72.008
Program Officer
Foster Grandparent Senior Companion Program
Development and Planning Branch, ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9351
To provide volunteer opportunities for low income people aged 60 and older which enhance their ability to remain active and provide critically needed community services. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 25,135,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Volunteerism: Minigrants Program 72.010
Technical Assistance Officer
Program Demonstration and Development Division
Room M513, ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-975
To initiate, strengthen and/or supplement volunteer efforts and to encourage broad-based volunteer citizen participation. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~150,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) 72.011
National SOV Program Manager
Program Development and Demonstration Division
ACTION, Room M513
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9749
To promote and coordinate voluntary participation in state and local government and public and private nonprofit organizations by fostering developing creating and/or supporting Offices of Volunteerism at the state level to stimulate new active citizen initiatives. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~100,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Volunteer Demonstration Program (Demonstration
Grants) 72.012
Asst. Director
Program Demonstration and Development Division
ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9757
To explore areas of human and social concern where citizens, as volunteers can contribute toward individual self-reliance and community self-sufficiency. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~754,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 72.013
Technical Assistance Officer
Technical Assistance Program, ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9757
To help voluntary and nonprofit organizations respond to the training, technical assistance and management needs of volunteers and organizations undertaking voluntary efforts. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~46,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug Alliance 72.014
Director, Drug Alliance
Program Demonstration and Development Division
ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 634-9759
To strengthen and expand the efforts of community-based volunteer groups working to prevent drug abuse. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~313,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Energy Extension Service 81.050
Ronald W. Bowes, Chief
Energy Management and Extension Branch
U.S. Department of Energy
(CE-221), Forrestal Bldg.
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8288
To encourage individuals and small establishments to reduce energy consumption and convert to alternative energy sources. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,844,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Energy Conservation for Institutional
Buildings 81.052
Elmer Lee
Institutional Conservation Programs Division
Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, CE-231
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8034
Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 36,600,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Nuclear Waste Disposal Siting (Consultation and
Cooperation Financial Assistance) 81.065
James C. Bresee
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
Washington, DC (202) 586-9173
To provide for the development of a repository for the disposal of high level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 16,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Energy Task Force for the Urban Consortium 81.081
Linda J. DelaCroix, Project Manager
Building Services Division
Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, DOE
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1851
To develop the capability to address energy related problems and to evaluate and test community energy supply and conservation techniques. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,960,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Reimbursement for Firefighting on Federal
Property 83.007
Clyde A. Bragdon, Jr., Administrator,
U.S. Fire Administration
500 C St., SW
Federal Center Plaza
Washington, DC 20472 (301) 447-1080
To provide that each fire service organization which engages in firefighting operations on Federal property may be reimbursed for their direct expenses and direct losses incurred in firefighting Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Community-Based Anti-Arson Program 83.008
Office of Acquisition Management
Attn: Cathy Green, Room 732
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472
To assist local community based anti-arson organizations increase and intensify arson mitigation efforts. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~300,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Emergency Management Institute-Training
Assistance (Student Stipend Reimbursement
Program (SEP)) 83.400
National Emergency Training Center
Student Services Branch
16825 S. Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1000
To defray travel and per diem expenses of state and local emergency management personnel who attend training courses conducted by the Emergency Management Institute. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~700,000.
To train architectural or engineering students to survey buildings to determine the degree to which they provide protection against nuclear disaster effects. Types of assistance: Training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Emergency Management Institute-Field Training
Program (Comprehensive Cooperative Agreements
(CCA)) 83.403
Emergency Management Institute
16825 S. Seton Ave.
Emmittsburg, MD 21227 (301) 447-1000
To provide FEMA support to state-based training programs. Types of assistance: grants, Training. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* National Fire Academy-Training Assistance
(State Stipend Reimbursement Program) 83.405
National Emergency Training Center
Student Services Branch
16825 S. Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1000
To provide travel stipends to students attending Academy courses, train the trainer, and in-service instructor training. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,102,163.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Civil Defense - State and Local Emergency
Management Assistance (Emergency Management
Assistance) 83.503
Marilyn Barton, Office of Civil Defense
State and Local Programs and Support Directorate
FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3510
To develop civil defense organizations in the states and their political subdivisions in order to plan for and coordinate emergency activities in the event of attack or natural disaster. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 58,123,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Other State and Local Direction, Control and
Warning 83.504
Earl Tildon
Direction and Control Branch, FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3094
To assist state and local governments in preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance management planning and repair and replacement costs of emergency communications and warning systems and emergency operating center equipment and facilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,543,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Disaster Preparedness Grants (Disaster
Preparedness Improvement Grant) 83.505
Gregory Jones
Office of Disaster Assistance Programs
State and Local Programs and Support, FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3668
To assist states in developing and improving state and local plans, programs, and capabilities for disaster preparedness and prevention. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,800,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State and Local Emergency Operating
Centers (EOC) 83.512
Earl T. Tildon
Direction and Control Branch
Emergency Management Systems Support Division
FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3094
To enhance effective, reliable and survivable direction and control capabilities of state and local government. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State and Local Warning and Communications
Systems 83.513
Joseph H. Massa
Communications Management Officer, FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3083
To maintain the civil defense readiness of state and local governments by furnishing matching funds for the purchase of equipment and supporting materials for state and local direction and control. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~500,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Population Protection Planning 83.514
C. Dwight Poe
State and Local Programs and Support Directorate
FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3492
To assist states and localities to develop multi-hazard emergency operations plans that detail the planning provisions that are necessary to ensure the protection of people from the effects of nuclear attack. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,400,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Disaster Assistance 83.516
Deborah Hard, FEMA
Office of Disaster Assistance Programs
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3612
To provide supplemental assistance to states, local government, certain private nonprofit organizations and individuals in alleviating suffering and hardship resulting from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. Types of assistance: grants, direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~220,000,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Hazard Mitigation Assistance 83.519
Karen Helbrecht, Hazard Mitigation Branch
Disaster Assistance Programs, FEMA
500 C St., SW
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3358
To assist states or local units of government in preparing a hazard mitigation plan. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~200,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Hurricane Preparedness Grants (Hurricane
Preparedness) 83.520
Frederick H. Sharrocks, Jr.
Earthquakes and Natural Hazards Programs Division
State and Local Programs and Support, FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-2796
Major objectives of the Hurricane Preparedness Program are to provide technical and financial assistance to state and local governments to conduct a Hurricane Preparedness Study that addresses the unique consequences of hurricanes in high-risk, high-population areas, reduce hurricane-caused injuries and save lives by assisting in the preparation of a hurricane evacuation plan, and reduce property damage caused by hurricanes. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~50,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Earthquake Hazards Reduction Grants (Earthquake
Hazards Reduction) 83.521
Gary D. Johnson
Earthquakes and Natural Hazards Programs Division
State and Local Programs and Support, FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-2799
To reduce, abate and mitigate the potential loss of life and property as the result of the occurrence of an earthquake by fostering the increase in public awareness. Types of assistance: Grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,565,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Radiological Defense (Radiological Defense
(RADEF)) 83.522
Michael S. Pawlowski, Chief
Radiological Defense Branch
Office of Civil Defense
Systems Support Division, FEMA
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3080
To develop and implement Radiological Defense capabilities to minimize the effects of war-related radiological hazards. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,122,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter
Program (Emergency Food and Shelter) 83.523
Fran McCarthy, FEMA
Office of Disaster Assistance Programs
Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646-3648
To supplement and expand on-going efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services for needy families and individuals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~114,000,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* National Defense/National Direct/Perkins Loan
Cancellations (formerly National Direct Student
Loan (NDSL) 84.037
Robert R. Coates
Division of Program Operations
Student Financial Assistance Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-3715
To reimburse institutions for their share of loans cancelled for National Defense Student Loan recipients who become teachers or who perform active military service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~32,306,000.
To provide assistance for the construction of urgently needed minimum school facilities in school districts which have had substantial increases in school membership as a result of new or increased Federal Activities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~24,700,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Impact Aid-Maintenance and Operation (Impact
Aid/Disaster Aid) 84.041
Charles Hansen
Impact Aid Program
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4651
To provide financial assistance to local educational agencies when enrollments or availability of revenue are adversely affected by federal activities. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~708,396,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Vocational Education-State Councils 84.053
Division of Vocational Education
Office of Asst Secretary for Vocational
and Adult Education
U.S. Dept. of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2441
To advise the State Board for Vocational Education on the development and administration of the State Plan. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,904,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Indian Education-Formula Grants to Local
Educational Agencies (Indian Education Act -
Subpart 1) 84.060
Office of Indian Educations
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1887
To develop and carry out elementary and secondary school programs designed to meet the special educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 49,248,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Rehabilitation Services-Basic Support (Basic
Support) 84.126
Office of Program Operations
Rehabilitation Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1406
To provide vocational rehabilitation services to persons with mental and/or physical handicaps. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,437,973,057.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Rehabilitation Services-Service Projects
(Rehabilitation Service Projects) 84.128
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1347
To provide funds to state vocational rehabilitation agencies and public nonprofit organizations for projects and demonstration which hold promise of expanding and otherwise improving services for groups of mentally and physically handicapped individuals over and above those provided by the Basic Support Program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~47,687,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Migrant Education - Interstate and Intrastate
Coordination Program 84.144
Office of Migrant Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2145
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4746
To carry out activities to improve the interstate and intrastate coordination of migrant education between state and local education agencies. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,264,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Transition Program for Refugee Children 84.146
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs
U.S. Department of Education
330 C St., SW, Room 5086
Washington DC 20202 (202) 732-5708
To provide financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the special educational needs of eligible refugee children enrolled in elementary and secondary schools. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~15,808,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Public Library Construction (LSCA Title II) 84.154
Public Library Support Staff
Library Programs
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6303
To assist with public library construction. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~21,877,520.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Removal of Architectural Barriers to the
Handicapped 84.155
Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1025
To provide financial assistance to state educational agencies an through them local educational agencies and intermediate educational units to pay all or part of the costs of altering existing buildings and equipment to remove architectural barriers to the handicapped. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Client Assistance For Handicapped Individuals
(CAP) 84.161
U.S. Department of Education
Associate Commissioner for Program Operations
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1406
To provide assistance in informing and advising clients and client applicants of available benefits under the Rehabilitation Act. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,682,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Library Services for Indian Tribes and Hawaiian
Natives 84.163
Library Development Staff, Library Programs
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6323
To promote the extension of public library services to Indian people living on or near reservations; for Indian tribes and Indian in Oklahoma. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,448,700.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Magnet Schools Assistance 84.165
Division of Discretionary Grants, Room 2040
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4360
To provide grants to eligible local educational agencies for use in magnet schools that are part of approved desegregation plans. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~113,620,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Library Literacy (LSCA Title VI) 84.167
Library Development Staff, Library Programs
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6321
To provide support to state public libraries for coordinating and planning library literacy programs and making arrangements for training librarians and volunteers to carry out such programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,730,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Handicapped-Preschool Grants 84.173
Division of Educational Services
Office of the Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1109
To provide grants to states to assist them in providing a free appropriate public education to preschool age handicapped children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~247,000,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Vocational Education-Community Based
Organizations 84.174
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Asst. Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2441
To provide educational assistance to severely disadvantaged youth, through the collaboration of public agencies, community based organizations and business concerns to enable them to succeed in vocational education. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,892,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Leadership in Educational Administration
Development (LEAD) 84.178
Hunter Moorman
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 357-6116
To provide assistance for eligible parties to establish and operate technical assistance centers that promote the development of leadership skills in school administrators. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,222,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Drug Free Schools and Communities-Regional
Centers 84.188
Alan King
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4599
To provide financial assistance to maintain five regional centers to train school teams and assist local education agencies in developing and strengthening programs of alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 15,638,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Demonstration Centers for the Retraining of
Dislocated Workers 84.193
Paul Geib
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2364
To establish one or more demonstration centers for the retraining of dislocated workers in order to demonstrate the application of general theories of vocational education to the specific problems of retraining displaced workers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~212,420.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Activities - Education of Homeless Children
and Youth 84.196
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2043
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To establish or designate an office in each state educational agency and Outlying Area for the coordination of education for homeless children and youth. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,834,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Native Hawaiian Family Based Education Centers
84.209
U.S. Department of Education
Mr. Ramon Ruiz
School Improvement Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4153
To develop and operate a minimum of eleven family based education centers throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,778,400.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Capital Expenses (Chapter 1 - Capital Expenses)
84.216
U.S. Department of Education
Mary Jean LeTendre
Compensatory Education Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Room 2043
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To provide payments to local educational agencies for increases in capital expenses paid from Chapter 1 funds for the purpose of regaining levels of instructional services to eligible private school children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 19,760,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* State Improvement (Chapter 1 State Improvement
Program Grants) 84.218
U.S. Department of Education
Compensatory Education Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-4682
To provide payments to state and local educational agencies to operate Chapter 1 program improvement plans. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~5,686,000.
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Money For Communities and Non-Profits
* Native Hawaiian Special Education 84.221
Dr. Martin J. Kaufman (202) 732-1107
To operate projects addressing the special education needs of Native Hawaiian Students. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~494,000.
Money For Communities and Non-Profits
Volunteerism
* AmeriCorps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
AmeriCorps is President Clinton's new national service program which will engage Americans in meeting the most critical education, public safety, human, and environmental Needs of our communities. AmeriCorps members will earn an education award to be used to pay back college loans or as a scholarship to college or vocational school. AmeriCorps is a partnership coordinated by the new Corporation for National Service but driven locally by community-based efforts. State and local programs identify critical needs, design and operate programs, develop leaders, and enlist the resources to meet community challenges at the local level. The Corporation provides funding, venture capital, training and expertise, sets and maintains high standards, and funds only the best programs. AmeriCorps offers opportunities for Americans age 17 or older.
Volunteerism
* Civilian Community Corps
AmeriCorps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
Included in AmeriCorps is the new Civilian Community Corps (CCC). The CCC is a national residential service option in which participants are housed and trained together on military bases and deployed as teams to community service sites. The CCC provides participants with opportunities to solve real community needs while developing their own leadership skills and receiving invaluable training for future careers. AmeriCorps offers opportunities for Americans age 17 or older.
Volunteerism
* Corporation for National Service
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
The President's national service legislation created the new Corporation for National and Community Service. Formed in conjunction with the White House Office of National Service, built upon the foundation of the former Commission of National and Community Service and ACTION, and incorporating the new Civilian Community Corps, the Corporation is positioned to revitalize service in every region and community in the country. The Corporation supports a range of national and community service programs, providing opportunities for participants to serve full-time and part-time as volunteers or as stipend-participants, and as individuals or as part of a team.
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Volunteerism
* Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 358-1744
Would you like to spend some time banding birds at a national wildlife refuge, feeding fish at a national fish hatchery, or doing research in a laboratory? Then consider volunteering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There are no age requirements; however, anyone under 18 must have written parental approval. Young people under 16 years of age are encouraged to volunteer as part of a supervised group, such as a Boy Scout troop, Girl Scout troop, or 4H Club. Contact one of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife regional offices for possible volunteer programs in your area.
Volunteerism
* Forest Service Volunteers
Public Affairs Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (202) 205-1760
The Forest Service has a volunteer program for almost everyone--retirees, professionals, housewives, students, teenagers, and youngsters. Typical jobs include working with specialists in resource protection and management, cooperative forestry, or research. You may also work at a Visitor Information Center by conducting interpretive natural history walks.
Volunteerism
* Foster Grandparents Volunteers
Foster Grandparent Program
National Senior Service Corps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
The Foster Grandparent Program offers low-income persons age 60 and over the opportunity to serve one-on-one with children and young people who have special needs, including teen parents, boarder babies, and those who are abused and neglected. Foster Grandparents serve twenty hours a week in volunteer stations such as hospitals, public schools, day care centers, and correctional institutions. They also serve as mentors to youth.
Volunteerism
* Health Research Volunteers
Normal Volunteer Program
Clinical Center
Building 10, Room 1C-144
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4763
Many of the research programs at National Institutes of Health require normal volunteers who can provide clinicians with indices of normal body functions. There is a small compensation for their participation.
Higher Education Innovation Program
Learn and Service America
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
Higher Education Innovation Programs engage college students in meeting pressing community needs. Higher education projects support high-quality community service and service-learning initiatives at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Some are student-run; some are faculty-led; many are integrated with academic study. As essential parts of the college experience, these efforts will create a new generation of leaders committed to service.
The K-12 Program
Learn and Service America
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
The K-12 Program supports school and community-based organizations that engage school-aged youth in service. Students in all fifty states participate in service activities which are integrated into their curriculum, providing structured time for service and time for students to think, talk, or write about their service experiences.
Learn and Service America
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
Learn and Service America programs are school-based, and integrate service into daily academic life. Service-learning is a method by which young people learn and develop through active participation in service experiences that meet community needs, and foster a lifetime commitment to service.
Volunteerism
* National Archives and Genealogy
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room G-8
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5205
Volunteers are needed to lead tours, welcome visitors at the information desk, assist staff with information and administrative services, and to become genealogical staff aides to assist new genealogical researchers.
Volunteerism
* National Park Service
Office of Public Affairs
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-6843
The National Park Service provides many opportunities for volunteers to help at their many parks and historic sites. Contact the National Park nearest you for more information.
Volunteerism
* National Senior Service Corps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
National Senior Service Corps manages the Foster Grandparent, the Senior Companion and Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs. The Corps utilizes the skills, talents, and experience of older Americans addressing urgent issues facing the nation. More than 470,000 volunteers provide service to their local communities.
Principles for High Quality National Service Programs
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
The publication, Principles for High Quality National Service Programs, provides detailed descriptions of the National Service Programs proposed by the Corporation for National Service.
Volunteerism
* Retired Business Executives
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
National SCORE Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (800) 634-0245
Retired business executives volunteer their time and services to help small business solve their operating and management problems. Assigned SCORE counselors visit the owners in their places of business to analyze the problems and offer guidance. In addition to learning more about the SCORE program by calling the toll-free SBA Answer Desk, also refer to your local telephone directory to contact the community-based SCORE center.
Volunteerism
* Retired Peace Corps Volunteers
Office of Private Sector Relations
Peace Corps
1990 K. St., NW, Room 8400
Washington, DC 20526 (202) 606-3406
This office serves as the link between the corporate community and the Peace Corps' Office of Returned Volunteer Services.
Volunteerism
* Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
National Senior Service Corps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a network of Americans, age 55 and up, who perform a wide range of volunteer services that meet real community needs and effectively use their skills, interests, and experience. RSVP volunteers provide consulting services to non-profit agencies, legal and consumer advice to low-income families and supplemental nursing services to the frail elderly. RSVP is the Corporation's largest service program, providing communities with volunteers diverse in experience, interest, income, and education.
Volunteerism
* Senior Companion Program
National Senior Service Corps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
The Senior Companion Program volunteers are low-income men and women age 60 and over. Senior companions provide individualize support and assistance to other adults, primarily the homebound elderly. Their services help the homebound achieve and maintain their highest level of independent living. Senior companions provide disability assistance, home management assistance, and social and recreational companionship.
Volunteerism
* Smithsonian Curatorial-Aides
Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center
Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Drive S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2627
Volunteers can participate in an independent program in which their educational and professional backgrounds are matched with curatorial or research requests from within the Smithsonian Institution.
Volunteerism
* Smithsonian Museums Tour Guides
Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center
Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Drive S.W.
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-2627
Volunteers are needed and welcomed at the Smithsonian Institution to serves as information volunteers or tour guides at many of the museums and Smithsonian programs and activities.
Volunteerism
* Smithsonian Research Expeditions
Smithsonian Associates
Smithsonian Institution
490 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Room 4210
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 287-3210
The Smithsonian Research Expeditions Program gives volunteers an opportunity to provide assistance to Smithsonian researchers and scholars. Expedition participants contribute their labor and financial support to projects led by Smithsonian scientists, curators, and research associates that result in exhibitions, publications, and collections for the Smithsonian Institution. Collaborating with staff, expedition volunteers work in field settings, laboratories, and archives to collect, organize, and interpret data. Expeditions cover a range of topics from archaeological digs to photographing Native American celebrations. Financial Support contributed by participants is used for direct project expenses and follow-up work related to these projects.
Volunteerism
* Speakers for Community Groups
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Every federal department and many government agencies have a speakers bureau to inform interested organizations and citizen groups about many of the major community concerns. Many resources are available on medical issues such as health fairs and cholesterol screening. Public education, space programs, housing programs, weapons systems are some of the other areas where federal experts might be available to come to speak.
Volunteerism
* Veterans Voluntary Service
Chief of Voluntary Services
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Refer to your local telephone directory for the nearest VA hospital or medical center. Many opportunities exist for volunteers to help veterans.
Volunteerism
* Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA)
AmeriCorps
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW (800) 94-ACORPS
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5000
VISTA is an important component of AmeriCorps. VISTA is a full-time, year-long program for men and women age 18 and older who commit themselves to increasing the capability of low-income people to improve the conditions of their own lives. VISTA volunteers serve in rural and urban areas or on Indian reservations, sharing their skills and experience in such fields as employment training, literacy, shelter for the homeless, and neighborhood revitalization.
Volunteerism
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Une
* See also Your Community Chapter
* See also Housing and Real Estate Chapter
Besides the well-known federal programs like food stamps and job training for dislocated workers, there are many other financial assistance plans such as compensation to crime victims, health benefits for refugees, temporary child care and crisis nurseries. The following is a description of these money programs available along with community organizations which in turn distribute government assistance to needy Americans. The information is taken from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is a reference number listed in this Catalog. Contact the office listed below the title for more details.
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* Food Stamps 10.551
Andrew P. Hornsby, Jr., Deputy Administrator
Food Stamp Programs
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2062
To improve diets of low-income households by increasing their food purchasing ability. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~21,028,289,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* School Breakfast Program 10.553
Director, Child Nutrition Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2590
To assist states in providing a nutritious nonprofit breakfast service for school students, through cash grants and food donations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~813,540,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* National School Lunch Program 10.555
Director, Child Nutrition Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2590
To assist states, through cash grants and food donations, in making the school lunch program available to school students of all incomes and to encourage the domestic consumption of nutrition agricultural commodities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $3,969,373,722.
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Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Special Milk Program for Children 10.556
Stanley C. Garnett, Acting Director
Child Nutrition Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2590
To provide subsidies to schools and institutions to encourage the consumption of fluid milk by children of high school grade and under. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~21,917,623.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Special Supplemental Food Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC Program) 10.557
Ronald Vogel, Director
Supplemental Food Programs Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2746
To supply, at no cost, supplemental nutrition foods and nutrition eduction as an adjunct to good health care to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children identified to be at nutritional risk. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,153,286,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Child Care Food Program 10.558
Stanley C. Garnett, Acting Director
Director, Child Nutrition Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2590
To assist states, through grants-in-aid and other means, to maintain nonprofit food service programs for children in public and private nonprofit non-residential institutions providing child care; family day care homes and private for-profit centers that receive compensation under title XX for at least 25 persons. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,187,747,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Summer Food Service Program for Children 10.559
Stanley C. Garnett, Acting Director
Director, Child Nutrition Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2590
To assist states, through grants-in-aid and other means, to conduct nonprofit food service programs for needy children during the summer months. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~203,200,000.
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Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* State Administrative Matching Grants for Food 10.561
Stamp Program
Andrew P. Hornsby, Jr.
Deputy Administrator for Food Stamp Programs
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 365-2062
To provide federal financial aid to state agencies for costs incurred to operate the Food Stamp Program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $1,588,976,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico (NAP) 10.566
Andrew P. Hornsby, Jr., Deputy Administrator
Food Stamp Programs
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22303 (703) 365-2062
A cash grant alternative to the food stamp program to improve diets of needy persons residing in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,051,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
10.567
Alberta C. Frost, Director
Food Distribution Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2680
To improve the diets of needy persons in households on or near Indian reservations and to increase the market for domestically produced foods acquired under surplus removal or price support operations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~18,444,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Nutrition Program for the Elderly (Commodities)
(NPE) 10.570
Food Distribution Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2680
To improve the diets of the elderly and to increase the market for domestically produced foods acquired under surplus removal or price support operations. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~142,912,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Temporary Child Care and Crisis Nurseries 13.656
Joan Goffney
Children's Bureau
Program Support Division
400 6th St., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 755-7730
To provide temporary, non-medical care for handicapped children and children with chronic or terminal illnesses to alleviate social, emotional and financial stress among the families of such children. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,949,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Adoption Assistance 13.659
Betty Stewart, Associate Commissioner
Children's Bureau
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 755-7600
To provide Federal Financial Participation (FFP) to states which meet certain eligibility tests, in the adoption subsidy costs for the adoption of children with special needs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~133,936,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid;
Title XIX) 13.714
Fred Schutzman, Director
Health Care Financing Admin.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 233, E. High Rise Bldg.
6325 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21207 (301) 966-3229
To provide financial assistance to states for payments of medical assistance on behalf of cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, and the aged who meet income and resource requirements, and other categorically eligible groups. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~34,290,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Medicare-Hospital Insurance (Medicare) 13.773
Barbara Gagel, Director
Bureau of Program Operations, Room 300
Meadows East Building Health Care
Financing Administration
Baltimore, MD 21207 (301) 966-5874
To provide hospital insurance protection for covered services to persons age 65 or above, to certain disabled persons and to individuals with chronic renal disease. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~57,100,000
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Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Medicare-Supplemental Medical Insurance
(Medicare) 13.774
Barbara Gagel, Director
Bureau of Program Operation, Room 300
Meadows East Bldg.
Health Care Financing Administration
Baltimore, MD 21207 (301) 966-5874
To provide medical insurance protection for covered services to persons age 65 or over, to certain disabled persons and to individuals with chronic renal disease who elect this coverage. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~46,145,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Family Support Payments to States
Assistance Payments 13.780
Office of the Director
Office of Family Assistance
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5th Flr, Aerospace Bldg
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-4950
To set general standards for state administration; provide the federal financial share to states for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~.1016E+11.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training
(JOBS) 13.781
Office of the Director
Family Support Administration
5th Floor, Aerospace Bldg.
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-4950
To assure that needy families with children obtain the education, training, and employment that will help them avoid long-term welfare dependence. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~39,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants
(SLIAG) 13.786
Norman Thompson, Director
Division of State Legalization Assistance
Family Support Administration
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-4571
To offset part of the costs state and local governments incur in providing public subsistence assistance, public health assistance, and educational services to eligible legalized aliens. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~643,500,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Low-Income Home Energy Assistance 13.789
Floyd D. Brandon, Director
Office of Energy Assistance
Family Support Administration
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447 (202) 252-5296
To make grants available to states and other jurisdictions to assist eligible households to meet the costs of home energy. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $1,383,200,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Work Incentive Program/Win Demonstration
Program (WIN/WIN Demo) 13.790
Ronald E. Putz, Exec. Director
National Coordination Committee, WIN
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0174
To move men, women, and out-of-school youth, age 16 or older from dependency on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) grants to economic independence through permanent, productive employment by providing appropriate education, job training, job placement and other related services. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 91,440,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Social Security-Disability Insurance 13.802
Office of Public Inquiries
Room 4100, Annex
Social Security Administration
Baltimore, MD 21235 (301) 965-2736
To replace part of the earning lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a person from working. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~.2232E+11.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Social Security - Retirement Insurance 13.803
Office of Public Inquiries
Room 4100, Annex
Social Security Administration
Baltimore, MD 21235 (301) 965-2736
To replace part of the earnings lost due to retirement. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~.1577E+12.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Social Security - Special Benefits for Persons Aged 72
and Over 13.804
Office of Public Inquiries
Room 4100, Annex
Social Security Administration
Baltimore, MD 21235 (301) 965-2736
To assure some regular income to certain persons age 72 and over who had little or no opportunity to earn Social Security protection during their working years. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~24,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Social Security - Survivors Insurance 13.805
Office of Public Inquiries
Room 4100, Annex
Social Security Administration
Baltimore, MD 21235 (301) 965-2736
To replace part of the earnings lost to dependents because of the worker's death. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: Not specified.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners
(Black Lung) 13.806
Office of Public Inquiries
Room 4100, Annex
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Blvd. (800) 772-1213
Baltimore, MD 21235 (410) 965-7700
To pay benefits to coal miners who have become disabled due to pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) or other chronic lung disease arising from coal mine employment and their dependents or survivors. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~892,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Supplemental Security Income 13.807
Office of Public Inquiries
Room 4100, Annex
Social Security Administration
Baltimore, MD 21235 (301) 965-2736
To assure a minimum level of income to persons who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, whose income and resources are below specified levels. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~.1134E+11.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Health Programs for Refugees
(Immigration and Nationality Act) 13.987
Dr. Walter R. Dowdle, Acting Director
CDC, PHS, DHHS
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-1286
To assist states and localities in providing health assessment and follow-up activities to new refugees and in addressing refugee health problems of public health concern. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,138,000.
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Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes
Control Programs 13.988
Chief, Grants Management Office
Procurement and Grants Office
CDC, PHS, DHHS
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 842-6575
To implement comprehensive programs which will ensure that persons with diabetes who are at high risk for certain complications of diabetes are identified, entered into the health are system and receive on going state-of the-art preventive care and treatment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,861,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
14.170
Assisted Elderly and Handicapped Housing Division
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3291
To prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization of elderly-handicapped, non-elderly handicapped, and temporarily disabled, to provide a variety of innovative approaches for the delivery of meals and non-medical supportive services while utilizing existing service programs and to fill gaps in existing service systems. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,400,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Public Safety Officers Benefits Program 16.571
William F. Powers, Director
or Richard J. Condon
Public Safety Officers Benefits Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0635
To provide a $100,000 death benefit to the eligible survivors of federal, state or local public safety officers whose death is the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,148,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Crime Victim Assistance 16.575
State Compensation and Assistance Division
Office for Victims of Crime
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 307-5947
Each year provide up to 45 percent of the Crime Victims Fund generated through federal criminal fines, penalty assessments, forfeited appearance bonds to be distributed to the states to support crime victim assistance programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~65,650,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Crime Victim Compensation 16.576
State Compensation and Assistance Division
Office for Victims of Crime
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5947
To provide up to 49.5 percent per year of the Crime Victims fund generated through federal criminal fines, penalty assessment, forfeited appearance bonds, bail bonds, etc., to be distributed among the states to the direct benefit derived by victims from the program. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~65,650,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Unemployment Insurance 17.225
Jeanette Rozzero, Director
Unemployment Insurance Service
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-7831
To administer program of unemployment insurance for eligible workers through federal and state cooperation; to administer payment of Trade Adjustment Assistance Types of assistance: grant, direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,322,913,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Senior Community Service Employment Program
(SCSEP) (Older Worker Program) 17.235
Office of Special Targeted Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N4641
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0500
To provide foster and promote useful part-time work opportunities in community service activities for low income persons who are 55 years old and older. Types of assistance: grant. Estimate of annual funds available: $~342,814,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Trade Adjustment Assistance - Workers 17.245
Marvin Fooks, Director
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
601 D St., NW, Room 6434
Washington, DC (202) 523-0555
To provide adjustment assistance to workers adversely affected by increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such workers firm. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~42,300,000..
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Dislocated Workers: Employment and Training
Assistance 17.246
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0577
To assist dislocated workers obtain unsubsidized employment through training and related employment services using a decentralized system of State programs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~571,117,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (and Other
Seasonally Employed Farmworkers) 17.247
Office of Special Targeted Programs
Division of Seasonal Farmworker Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Room 4641
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 535-0500
To provide job training, job search assistance, and other supportive services for those individuals who suffer chronic seasonal unemployment and underemployment in the agricultural industry. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~56,690,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Employment Services and Job Training - Pilot and
Demonstration Programs 17.249
Administrator, Office of Strategic Planning
and Policy Development
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 535-0677
To provide foster, and promote job training and other services which are most appropriately administered at the national level and which are operated in more than one State to groups with particular disadvantage in the labor market. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~37,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) 17.250
Hugh Davies
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0580
To provide job training and related assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals and others who face significant employment barriers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,771,550,000.
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Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Native American Employment and Training
Programs 17.251
Division of Indian and Native American Programs
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N4641
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC (202) 535-0500
To afford job training to Native Americans facing serious barriers to employment, who are in special need of such training to obtain productive employment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~58,461,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation
17.302
Office of Workers's Compensation Programs
Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-8721
To provide compensation for disability or death resulting from injury, including occupational disease, to eligible private employees. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~4,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Coal Mine Workers Compensation (Black Lung)
17.307
Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation
Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Dept. of Labor
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-6692
To provide benefits to coal miners who have become totally disabled due to coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) and to widows and other surviving dependents of miners who have died of this disease, or who were totally disabled from the disease at the time of death. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~526,468,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Tax Counseling for the Elderly 21.006
Marion L. Butler
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Taxpayer Service Division, IRS
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 566-6603
To authorize the Internal Revenue Service to enter into agreement with private or public nonprofit agencies or organizations to establish a network of trained volunteers to provide free income tax information and return preparation assistance to elderly taxpayers. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Appalachian Vocational and Other Education
Facilities and Operations 23.012
Executive Director
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 673-7874
To provide the people of the region with the equipment, renovation and operating funds for training and education necessary to obtain employment at their best capability for available job opportunities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~7,500,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Federal Employment Assistance For Veterans 27.002
Edward P. McHugh
Office of Affirmative Recruiting and Employment
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 6332
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-0960
To provide assistance to veterans in obtaining federal employment. Types of assistance: employment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~172,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Federal Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
(Selective Placement Program) 27.005
Office of Affirmative Recruiting and Employment
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20414 (202) 606-0870
To encourage federal agencies to provide assistance to persons with disabilities in obtaining and retaining federal employment. Types of assistance: federal employment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~110,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Social Insurance for Railroad Workers 57.001
Public Affairs Railroad Retirement Board
844 Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4777
To pay rail social security, rail industry pensions, special windfalls, supplemental annuities, permanent and occupational disability and sickness and unemployment benefits to workers and their families. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $8,037,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Pension to Veterans' Surviving Spouse and Children
(Death Pension) 64.105
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist needy surviving spouses, and children of deceased war-time veterans whose deaths were not due to service. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,292,772,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Senior Environmental Employment Program
(SEE) 66.508
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development of Exploratory Research
Washington, DC 20460
To use the talents of older Americans to provide technical assistance to federal, state and local environment agencies for projects of pollution prevention abatement and control. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income
Persons 81.042
James Gardner, Jr., Chief
Weatherization Assistance Programs, Branch 232
Conservation and Renewable Energy, DOE
Forrestal Bldg.
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-2204
To insulate the dwellings of low income persons, particularly the elderly and handicapped low income, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~80,000,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Centers for Independent Living 84.132
Office of Developmental Programs
Rehabilitation Services Administration, OSERS
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1292
To provide independent living services to individuals with severe handicaps to assist them to function more independent in family and community settings or secure and maintain appropriate employment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~29,000,000.
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Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Comprehensive Services for Independent Living
(Comprehensive Services Part A) 84.169
Mark Shoob, Associate Commissioner
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1406
To provide independent living services for individuals with severe handicaps in assisting them to function independently in family and community settings or to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~14,654,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Rehabilitation Services - Independent Living Services
for Older Blind Individuals 84.177
Ann Queen, Rehabilitation Services Administration
OSERS, U.S. Department of Education
MES Bldg., Room 3328
330 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1341
To provide independent living services to older blind individuals. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~6,505,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Supported Employment Services for Individuals with
Severe Handicaps (Supported Employment Services
Program) 84.187
Mark E. Shoob
Office of Program Operations
Rehabilitation Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202-2574 (202) 732-1406
To provide grants for training and traditionally time limited post employment services leading to supported employment for individuals with severe handicaps. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~32,059,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Demonstration Centers for the Retraining of
Dislocated Workers 84.193
Paul Geib
Division of National Programs
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Eduction
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-2364
To establish one or more demonstration centers for the retraining of dislocated workers in order to demonstrate the application of general theories of vocational education to the specific problems of retraining displaced workers. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~0.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* State Grants for Technology and Related Assistance
to Individuals with Disabilities (Technology
Assistance Program) 84.224
NIDRR
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1134
To provide grants to states to assist them in developing and implementing comprehensive consumer responsive state-wide programs of technology related assistance for individuals with disabilities. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $31,848,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
* Pension Plan Termination Insurance (ERISA) 86.001
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 778-8800
To encourage the continuation and maintenance of voluntary private pension plans for the benefit of their participants. Types of assistance: Insurance of annual funds available: $~894,318,000.
Poor, Elderly, Disabled, and Unemployed
Veterans and Dependents
* See also International Relations and Defense
This section identifies the offices, mostly at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which compensate Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents. A number appears by some of the caption headings which is the official reference from the U.S. Government Printing Office's Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Contact the office listed below the title for more details.
le for more details.
Veterans and Dependents
* Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is authorized by law to provide certain health care services to any veteran of the Vietnam Ear (August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975) who, while serving in Vietnam, may have been exposed to dioxin or to a toxic substance in a herbicide or defoliant used for military purposes. VA has an onging program for examining veterans concerned about the possible health effects of Agent Orange exposure. Vietnam veterans are encouraged to request an examination at their nearest VA healthcare facility. A veteran who participates will receive a comprehensive physical examination and be asked to complete a questionnaire about service experience in Vietnam. The veteran is advised, through personal consultation, of the results of that examination. The examination determines the current health status of the veteran and assists in detecting any illnes or injury the veteran may have, regardless of origin, which may serve as the basis for follow-up. The finding of these examinations are entered into a registry. The same process is available for any veteran who exposed while serving on active duty to ionizing radiation from the detonation of a nuclear device in connection with the veteran's participation in the test of a nuclear device or with the American occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan during the period beginning on September 11, 1945, and ending on July 1, 1946. The veteran should contact the nearest VA medical center for an examination.
Veterans and Dependents
* Alcohol and Drug Dependence Treatment
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
After hospitalization for alcohol or drug treatment, veterans may be eligible for outpatient care, or may be authorized to continue treatment or rehabilitation in facilities such as halfway houses or therapeutic communities at VA expense. For more information contact your VA medical center.
Veterans and Dependents
* Appealing Veterans Benfit Claims
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Veterans who believe they have VA benefits coming to them but have been denied those benefits have the right to appeal. Not all VA findings are appealable, but those dealing with compensation or pension benefits, education benefits, waiver of recovery of overpayments, and reimbursement of unauthorized medical services are typical issues which may be appealed to the Board of Veterans Appeals. Additional information on appeals may be found in VA pamphlet 1-1, Board of Veterans Appeals, Appeals Regulations and Rules of Practice, available from the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Automobiles and Adaptive Equipment for Certain
Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
64.100
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To provide financial assistance to certain disabled servicepersons and veterans toward the purchase price of an automobile or other conveyance and an additional amount for adaptive equipment. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~21,589,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Benefits Assistance Service
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
This office provides veterans on their first visit with information about and assistance is applying for various federal benefits. The information provided can also be found in the VA regional offices.
Veterans and Dependents
* Benefits Information
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a full range of benefits for eligible veterans and dependents. Toll-free benefits information is available to all veterans at VA regional offices. Check your local telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Veterans Affairs, for the benefits information in your area--or ask your directory assistance operator. Other sources that provide information about benefits are service organizations and state and local offices of veterans affairs.
Veterans and Dependents
* Board of Veterans Appeals Decisions
Board of Veterans Appeals
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-3336
The appellate decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals have been indexed to facilitate access to the contents of decisions (BVA Index 1-01-1). The index is published quaterly in microfiche form with an annual cumulation. It is organized to provide citations to BVA decisions under subject terms chosen to describe the issues adjudicated in the appeals. For information on obtaining the index or purchasing a microfiche copy, contact your regional VA office or the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Burial Expenses
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Benefits are available to help with the burial expensies of veterans and certain dependents or survivors. Assistance for burial of dependents and survivors is limited to interment in a national cemetery. For more information contact your regional VA office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Burial Expenses Allowance for Veterans 64.101
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To provide a monetary allowance not to exceed $150 toward the plot or interment expense for certain veterans not buried in a national cemetery. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~129,818,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Burial Flags
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
An American flag is available to drape the casket of an eligible veteran, after which it may be given to the next of kin, a close friend, or an associate of the deceased. The VA may also issue a flag for a veteran who is missing in action and is later presumed dead. Apply at any VA regional office or most local post offices.
Veterans and Dependents
* Burial in Arlington National Cemetery
Superintendent
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA 22211 (703) 697-2131
The Arlington National Cemetery is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army, and burial is limited to specific categories of military personnel and veterans except in the case of cremated remains to be placed in the columbarium. For more information contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Burial in National Cemeteries
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Burial in a VA national cemetery is available to any eligible veteran, spouse, unremarried widow/widower, minor children, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children. Detailed information regarding eligibility and interments is contained in the VA pamphlet, Interments in National Cemeteries. Contact your regional VA office for this pamphlet and for more information and assistance in filing burial benefit claims.
Veterans and Dependents
* Chaplain Service
Chaplain Service (125)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7594
The Chaplain Service provides for the spiritual welfare of the patients at VA facilities. The program includes opportunities for religious worship in the appropriate setting, pastoral ministry to individual patients and administration in crises situations, opportunities for sacramental ministry and pastoral counseling and other supportive suervices to aid in the total care and treatment of veteran patients. For more information, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Compensation
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW (800) 827-1000
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Veterans who are disabled by injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active service in the line of duty during wartime or peacetime service and discharged or separated under other than dishonorable conditions are eligible for VA compensation. Eligible veterans are entitled to monthly disability payments. For more information on eligibility and benefits, contact your regional VA office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths for
Veterans Dependents (Death Compensation)
64.102
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To compensate surviving spouses, children, and dependent parents for the death of any veteran who died before January 1, 1957, because of a service-connected disability. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~19,888,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Dental Treatment
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 827-1151
The VA provides dental services to eligible veterans on an outpatient basis. Outpatient dental treatment begins with an intraoral examinations and may include the full spectrum of modern diagnostic, surgical, restorative, and preventive techniques. In some instances, the dental care may be comprehensive in nature, while in other cases, the type and extent of treatment may be limited. The measure of treatment is determined by specific eligiblities, service-connection, and/or correlation of the dental conditions with the veteran's medical problems. For more information, including eligibility, contact the nearest VA medical center.
Veterans and Dependents
* Dietetic Service
Dietetic Service
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 927
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7485
VA dietitians direct nutritional care veterans in all settings by providing active programs which encompass the entire range of nutrition services. There are 13 VA sponsored Dietetic Internships which graduate registration eligible dietitians each year. For more information, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Disabled Veterans Outreach Program 17.801
Veterans Employment and Training Service
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans Employment and Training
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Room 5-1316
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-9110
To provide funds to states to provide job and job training opportunities for disabled and other veterans through contacts with employers.Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~77,901,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Domiciliary Care
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The VA provides care on an ambulatory self-care basis for veterans disabled by age or disease who are not in need of acute hospitalization and who do not need the skilled nursing services provided in nursing homes. For information on eligibility and general information, contact any VA office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Domiciliary Care (VA Domiciliary Care) 64.008
Asst. Chief, Medical Director for Geriatrics
and Extended Care (181)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7530
To provide the least intensive level of VA inpatient care for ambulatory veterans disabled by age or illness who are not in need of more acute hospitalization and who do not need the skilled nursing provided in nursing homes. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~218,569,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Driver Training for the Handicapped
Rehabilitation Medicine Service
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7273
The VA provides driver education and training for all eligible handicapped veterans and certain military personnel. The DVA has established 40 driver training centers for the handicapped throughout the U.S. For more information, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Education and Training
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
VA administers basic programs for veterans and servicepersons seeking assistance for education and training. For eligible persons with service between February 1, 1955, and December 31, 1976, such assistance is available under the noncontributory GI Bill. Veterans and servicepersons who entered the military from January 1, 1977, through June 30, 1985, may receive educational assistance under a contributory plan. Individuals entering on active duty after June 30, 1985, may receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill. Contact your regional VA office for specific information on eligibility and benefits.
Veterans and Dependents
* Employment and Training Program 17.802
Veterans Employment and Training Service
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans Employment and Training
Room 51316
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-9110
To develop programs to meet the employment and training needs of service-connected disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era and veterans who were recently separated from the military service. Types of assistance: grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $~8,792,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Fee-Basis Medical Program
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The VA authorizes veterans to receive medical services from other individuals or organizations by compensating participating members for services performed and paying the veteran for travel expenses incurred for the visit. For more information, contact the nearest VA Medical Center or regional VA office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The booklet, Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, stock #051-000-00198-2, provides information on the many benefits made available to veterans and dependents. It is available from GPO for $2.75.
Veterans and Dependents
* Fiduciary and Field Examinations
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
For information on payment of VA benefits on behalf of adult beneficiaries who are incompetent or under some other legal disability, contact the VA regional office. Information on payments of benefits to minor beneficiaries who are not in care of a natural or adoptive parent can also be obtained from the VA regional office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Headstone or Grave Marker
Director
Monument Service (42)
National Cemetery System
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 275-1480
Headstones and markers are provided for the gravesites of eligible veterans buried in private or national cemeteries. Eligibility is the same as for burial in a national cemetery. The headstone or grave marker is provided without charge and shipped at government expense to the consignee designated. The cost of placing the marker in a private cemetery must be borne by the applicant. Forward applications (VA Form 40-1330) to the address above. VA regional offices will provide information and other assistance. For more information contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Health Care Product Support
Director
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Marketing Center
P.O. Box 76
Hines, IL 60141 (708) 216-2479
The Marketing Center (MKC) is the largest combined contracting activity within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is responsible for supporting the health care delivery systems of the DVA and other government agencies by providing and validating a centralized acquisition program for health care products in a cost effective manner. The primary responsiblity of the MKC is assuring contracts are in place to support the DVA's Central Distribution System. Contact the office above for more information.
Veterans and Dependents
* Health Care System
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Perhaps the most visible of all VA benefits and services are its hospitals and medical care services, which make up the largest health care system in the free world. More than 90 percent of VA employees are associated with medical care. Of VA's 172 medical centers, some 140 are affiliated with 104 medical schools. More than half of America's practicing physicians receive training in VA medical centers. In addition to medical centers, the health care system includes nursing homes, domiciliaries, and readjustment counseling Vet centers. Contact the nearest VA medical center for specific information.
Veterans and Dependents
* High School Training
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
A veteran may pursue high school training or training to pass the GED examination and may receive educational assistance allowance without a charge against basic entitlement. Additional secondary school training, such as refresher courses or deficiency courses, are permitted if needed to qualify for admission to an appropriate educational institution. Contact your VA regional office for more information.
Veterans and Dependents
* Home Ownership Publications
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The following publications are available to veterans from their VA regional office:
Pointers for the Veteran Homeowner. A guide for veterans whose home mortgage
is guaranteed or insured under the GI Bill.
To the Home-Buying Veteran. A guide for veterans planning to buy or build
homes with a VA loan.
VA-Guaranteed Home Loans for Veterans. To help you understand what the VA
can and cannot do for the home purchaser.
Veterans and Dependents
* Insurance
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Low cost insurance is available for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans who are totally disabled may apply for a waiver of premiums on these policies. For more information on GI life insurance and Servicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI), and Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI), contact the nearest VA office. The Insurance Information Toll-Free Number, (800) 669-8477, is a nationwide source for insurance inquiries and requests for service. It is also useful for policyholders and beneficiaries who are covered by a VA administered life insurance policy. Calls can be made to the number above from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
Veterans and Dependents
* Job-Finding Assistance
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Assistance in finding jobs is provided to veterans through state employment/job service local offices throughout the country. The Local Veterans Employment Representatives provide functional supervision of job counseling, testing, and employment referral and placement services provided to veterans. Priority in referral to job openings and training opportunities is given to eligible veterans, with preferential treatment for disabled veterans. In addition, the job service assists veterans who are seeking employment by providing information about job markets on-the-job and apprenticeship training opportunities in cooperation with VA Regional Offices and Vet Centers. Veterans should apply for this kind of help at their nearest local state employment service/job service office, not VA.
Veterans and Dependents
* Life Insurance (GI Insurance 64.103)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office and Insurance Center
P.O. Box 8079
Philadelphia, PA 19101 (800) 669-8477
To provide life insurance protection for veterans of World War I, World War II, Korean conflict and service-disabled veterans separated from active duty on or after April 25, 1951, and to provide mortgage protection life insurance for those disabled veterans who are given a VA grant to secure specially adapted housing under Chapter 21, Title 38, USC. Types of assistance: direct loan, insurance. Estimate of annual funds available: $~85,233,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Loans
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-2044
Certain veterans and dependents are eligible for GI loans for homes, condiminiums, and manufactured homes. Also, certain disabled veterans of military service may be entitled under certain conditions to a grant from VA for a home specially adapted to their needs. For more information on these loans and grants, contact the nearest VA regional office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Medical Care for Dependents or Survivors
CHAMPVA Registration Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1055 Clermont St.
Denver, CO 80220 (303) 782-3800
The Civilian Health and Medical Program is a medical benefits program through which VA helps pay for medical services and supplies that eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans obtain from civilian, non-VA sources. Normally, care under this program will be provided in non-VA facilities. VA facilities may be utilized for treatment when (1 they are equipped to provide the care, and (2 use of these facilities does not interfere with care and treatment of veterans. For more information, including eligibility, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Medical Service
Medical Service
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7577
This office is the representative, advocate, and monitoring office of Internal Medicine which constitutes the major bed and clinic service in the VA. It includes Cardiology, Pulmonary Disease, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Oncology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, General Internal Medicine, Nutrition, Geriatrics, and Clinical Pharmacology. As such, this Service is responsible for a variety of important functions designed to maintain high standards of patient care, education, research, and administration. Contact the office above for further information.
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Veterans and Dependents
* Memorial Markers and Memorial Plots
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
A memorial headstone or marker may be furnished on application by a close relative recognized as the next of kin to commemorate any eligible veteran, including a person who died in active military service, whose remains have not been recovered or identified; who was buried at sea; who was donated to science; or who who cremated and the ashes scattered without interment of any portion of the ashes. The memorial may be erected in a private cemetery in a plot provided by the applicant or in a memorial section of a national cemetery. Contact the nearest VA regional office for more information.
Veterans and Dependents
* National Cemeteries 64.201
Director, Field Operations (401)
National Cemetery System
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 275-9163
To provide for interment in national cemeteries of veterans and members of the Armed Forces of the United States whose service terminated other than dishonorably and certain eligible dependents. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~67,515,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Nursing Home Care
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
For admission or transfer to VA Nursing Home Care Units, it is essentially the same as for hospitalization. Direct admission to private nursing homes at VA expense is limited to (1 veterans who require nursing care for a service-connected disability after medical determination by VA; (2 any person in an Armed Forces hospital who required a protracted period of nursing care and who will become a veteran upon discharge from the Armed Forces; and (3 a veteran who had been discharged from a VA medical center and is receiving VA medical center based home health services. VA may transfer veterans who need nursing home care to private nursing homes at VA expense from VA medical centers, nuring homes or domiciliaries. For more information, contact and VA medical facility.
Veterans and Dependents
* Office of Systems Planning, Policy,
and Acquisition Control (004M)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Contact the office above to obtain a copy of Veterans Affairs Information Systems Plan: Fiscal year 1987-1993.
Veterans and Dependents
* Overseas Medical Benefits
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Reimbursed fee-basis medical care is available outside of the U.S. to veterans for treatment of service-connected disabilities and conditions adjunct to the rated disabilities. Prior to treatment, an authorization must be obtained from the nearest American embassy or consulate. In Canada, veterans should contact the local office of the Canadian Department of Veterans Affairs. In emergency situations, treatment should be reported within 72 hours. Nursing care is not available in foreign jurisdiction.
Veterans and Dependents
* Patient Treatment File
Reports and Statistics (10A4Z)
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-2424
The Patient Treatment File is a discharge oriented database which contains medical and administrative data for the following types of care provided or paid for by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: VA and non-VA hospitals, VA and non-VA nursing homes, and VA domiciliaries. The file is maintained in fiscal year segments so that complete data for a particular year is not available until some months after the end of the fiscal year. For more information, including the types of data collected, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Paraplegic Housing - Specially Adapted Housing for
Disabled Veterans 64.106
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist certain severely disabled veterans in acquiring suitable housing units, with special fixtures and facilities made necessary by the nature of the veterans disabilities. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $ 14,815,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Pensions
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Those eligibile for VA pensions include wartime veterans with limited income discharged under other than dishonorable conditions after 90 or more days service who are permanently and totally disabled for reasons not traceable to service, nor due to willful misconduct or vicious habits. Veterans 65 years of age or older and not working are considered permanently and totally disabled. A pension is not payable to those who have estates that can provide adequated maintenance. For more information on eligibility and benefits, contact your regional VA office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability
for Veterans (Pension) 64.104
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist wartime veterans in need whose non-service connected disabilities are permanent and total, preventing them from following a substantially gainful occupation. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,535,363,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Pension to Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and Children
(Death Pension) 64.105
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To assist needy surviving spouses, and children of deceased war-time veterans whose deaths were not due to service. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,292,772,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Presidential Memorial Certificates
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Presidential Memorial Certificates expressing the country's grateful recognition of the person's service in the armed forces and bearing the signature of the President are made available to the next of kin of deceased eligible veterans or of persons who were members of the Armed Forces at time of death. Eligible recipients include the next of kin, a relative or friend upon request, or an authorized representative acting on behalf of such relative or friend. Notice of a veteran's death is normally received in one of VA's regional offices, and that facility identifies the next of kin from the veteran's records and requests the certificates from Washington, DC. Next of kin of veterans need not apply. Others should apply to a VA regional office.
Veterans and Dependents
* Procurement of Headstones and Markers 64.202
Director, Monument Service
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 275-1480
To provide headstones or markers for all unmarked graves in national, post and state Veterans cemeteries and upon receipt of application for the unmarked graves of eligible veterans interred in private cemeteries. Types of assistance: direct payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $~29,350,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Prosthetic Devices
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Veterans may be provided prosthetic appliances necessary for treatment of any condition when receiving hospital, domiciliary, or nursing home care in a facility under the direct jurisdiction of the VA. For more information, contact the Prosthetic Activity at VA medical center.
Veterans and Dependents
* Readjustment Counseling Service
Readjustment Counseling Service (10B/RC)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 851
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7554
The Readjustment Counseling Service Vietnam Era Veterans Outreach Centers (Vet Centers) are community-based, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services which were established following a recognition of the special readjustment needs of veterans who served during the Vietnam War, and from a desire to provide needed reajustment assistance to both top combat veterans and to support personnel of the Vietnam Era. The mission of the Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) is to provide a wide range of outreach and direct psychosocial counseling services through storefront operations to veterans of the Vietnam era in order to help them make a satisfactory post-war readjustment to civilian life. For more information, including obtaining the address of your nearest Vet Center, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Recreation Service
Recreation Service (11K)
Veterans Health Services and Research Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-2424
The VA's recreational programs attempt to improve the quality of patient's lives and facilitate their reentry into the community. For more information, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Rehabilitation Research
Rehabilitation Research and Development (110)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7152
This program focuses directly on the needs of the veteran who is functionally impaired as a result of amputation, paralysis, or the loss or impairment of his or her vision, hearing, or speech. The latest computer and other technological advances are used to develop devices, techniques, and concepts in rehabilitation that will minimize the disability and promote functional independence among disabled veterans. Information and technology transfer is distributed through interagency agreements and collaborative efforts with the private sector. Contact the office above for more information.
Veterans and Dependents
* Social Work
Social Work Service (122)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7588
Social Work Service is an integral part of the overall VA health-care program and operates in close concert with all medical services. Its purpose is to provide help to veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial, emotional, and economic problems in dealing with the stresses of illness and disability. Social workers furnish psychosocial, diagnostic, and treatment services to the comprehensive treatment of veteran patients moving through admission, hospitalization, and post-hospital care back into the community. Social workers are also actively involved in outreach, readmission, and aftercare phases of the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care programs. For further information, contact the office above.
Veterans and Dependents
* Survivors and Dependents Educational
Assistance 64.117
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office
Washington, DC 20420
To provide partial support to those seeking to advance their education who are qualifying spouses, surviving spouses, or children of deceased or disabled veterans, or of service personnel who have been listed for a total of more than 90 days as missing in action, or as prisoners of war. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~99,416,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans' Court of Appeals
Court of Veterans Appeals
1625 K St., NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20006 (202) 501-5970
A Court of Veterans Appeals reviews benefit claims that are appealed on or after November 18, 1988. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected
Disability (Compensation) 64.109
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To compensate veterans for disabilities incurred or aggraved during military service according to the average impairment in earning capacity such disability would case in civilian occupations. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~9,893,084,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
for Service-Connected Death (DIC) 64.110
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
To compensate surviving spouses, children, and parents for the death of any veteran who died on or after January~1, 1957, because of a service-connected disability, or while in the active military, naval or air service. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~2,609,751,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Hospital Based Home Care 64.022
Asst. Chief, Medical Director for Geriatrics and
Extended Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7530
To provide individual medical, nursing, social and rehabilitative services to eligible veterans in their home environment by VA hospital staff. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~30,600,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Nursing Home Care (VA Nursing Home
Care) 64.010
Asst. Chief Medical Director for Geriatrics
and Extended Care (114A)
U.S. Department of Veterans
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 535-7179
To accommodate eligible veterans who are not acutely ill and not in need of hospital care, but who require skilled nursing care, related medical services, supportive personal care and individual adjustment services. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,016,864,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Outpatient Care 64.011
Director for Administration (161B2)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7384
To provide medical and dental services, medicines and medical supplies to eligible veterans on an outpatient basis. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~3,778,816,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Prescription Service (Medicine for
Veterans) 64.012
Asst. Chief, Medical Director for Clinical Affairs (111H)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7302
To provide eligible veterans and certain dependents and survivors of veterans with prescription drugs and expendable prosthetic medical supplies from VA pharmacies upon presentation of prescriptions from a licensed physician. Types of assistance: Other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~1,007,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Prosthetic Appliances (Prosthetics
Services) 64.013
Director, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids (117C)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7293
To provide through purchase and/or fabrication, prosthetic and related appliances, equipment and services to disabled veterans so that they may live and work as productive citizens. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~185,111,100.
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Veterans and Dependents
* Veterans Rehabilitation - Alcohol and Drug
Dependence (Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Treatment Program, Mental Health and Behavioral
Sciences Service) 64.019
Director, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
Services (111C)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7316
To provide medical, social and vocational rehabilitation to eligible alcohol and drug dependent veterans. Types of assistance: other. Estimate of annual funds available: $~515,433,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled
Veterans (Vocational Rehabilitation) 64.116
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office
Washington, DC 20420
To provide all services and assistance necessary to enable service-disabled veterans and service persons hospitalized pending discharge to achieve maximum independence in daily living and, to the maximum extent feasible to become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~107,010,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Vocational Training for Certain Veterans Receiving
VA Pension 64.123
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office
Washington, DC 20420
To assist new pension recipients to resume and maintain gainful employment by providing vocational training and other services. Types of assistance: direct payment. Estimate of annual funds available: $~475,000.
Veterans and Dependents
* Voluntary Service
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs encourages and trains volunteers to work at VA facilities in a variety of assignments beneficial to veterans and rewarding to volunteers. For complete information on voluntary service, contact the Chief of Voluntary Service at the nearest VA Medical Center.
Veterans and Dependents
* Work-Study Program
Veterans Assistance Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 872-1151
Veteran-students enrolled as full-time students may agree to perform VA-related services and receive an additional allowance. The veterans who are 30 percent or more disabled from service-connected disabilities will be given preference. Contact your regional VA office for more information.
Veterans and Dependents
Tourist Adventures
* See also the Arts and Humanities Chapter under "Museums and Cultural Centers"
* See also Weather and Maps Chapter for long-range weather forecasts and maps.
* See also Selling Overseas: International Trade Chapter for overseas promotion opportunities.
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* Agricultural Research Center Tours
Tour Coordinator
Agricultural Research Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Building 302
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-9403
Tour Reservations (301) 504-8483
Visitors to the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center can arrange for guided tours. The center is closed to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays to see a computerized milking parlor and dwarf fruit tree orchard.
Tourist Adventures
* Air Force Base Tours
Secretary of the Air Force
Office of Public Affairs
The Pentagon, Room 4A120
Washington, DC 20330 (703) 697-4100
Attend an annual open house on your local Air Force base, where you will tour the base, view aircraft on display, and watch an air show. Contact the Air Force installation nearest you, or the above office for a referral.
Tourist Adventures
* Air Force Test Flight Center Tours
Air Force Flight Test Center
Public Affairs Office AFFTC/PA
SE Mojave
Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524-1225 (805) 277-3510
The Test Center sponsors an annual open house, usually in October, when the public is invited on a six-hour tour of the base. You can view the aircraft up close, watch a demonstration of the military "working" dogs, and view historical films of the base. Write or call the Public Affairs Office for more information.
Tourist Adventures
* Airport and Control Tower Tours
Aviation Education Officer
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW (202) 267-3476
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3469
The FAA's Aviation Education Program offers volunteer assistance to the nation's schools through the following programs: career guidance; tours of airports, control towers, and other facilities; classroom lectures and demonstrations; aviation safety information; aviation education resource materials; computerized clearinghouse of aviation and space information; aviation science instruction programs for home/school computers; "Partnerships-in-Education" activities; and teachers' workshops. Write to the above office for more information.
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Tourist Adventures
* American War Memorials
The American Battle Monuments Commission
Casimir Pulaski Building
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20314-0001 (202) 272-0533
Presently 124,921 U.S. War Dead are interred in U.S. administered cemeteries around the world, including 24 military burial grounds on foreign soil, and 15 separate monuments, 4 memorials, and 2 tablets in the United States. Each year the Commission publishes attractive, free pamphlets which highlight individual memorials, and include locations, site descriptions and photographs, brief histories of the battles in which the deceased fought, and directions from the nearest major airports. Back issues covering specific memorials are also available at no charge.
Tourist Adventures
* Army Facilities Tours
Community Relations Division
U.S. Army Public Affairs
The Pentagon, Room 2E637
Washington, DC 20310
Public Inquiries (703) 614-0739
Community Relations (703) 697-5081
(703) 695-4462
The Army arranges tours of its facilities and special exhibits for the public. You may watch paratroopers jump, rangers train, tanks and artillery fire, and personally talk to soldiers about their jobs. Contact your nearest army installation for more information, or the above office which will refer you to the appropriate contact.
Tourist Adventures
* Botanical Garden Tours
Public Programs Office
U.S. Botanic Garden
245 1st St., SW
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 226-4082
The Botanic Garden is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily June through August, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the year. Tours are given to interested groups, including garden clubs, professional organizations, and school children. The gardens are located at 1st and Maryland Avenue, SW; (202) 225-7099.
Tourist Adventures
* Buffalo and Cattle Refuges
Division of Refuges
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Room 670
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 358-1744
Buffalo and Texas longhorn cattle, as well as deer and elk, can be enjoyed at wildlife refuges maintained by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma and Fort Niobrara in Nebraska preserve these animals in their natural habitat. The government periodically auctions these animals to the public at these locations. For more information, contact the refuge managers directly: Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, Hidden Timber Route, HC 14, Box 67, Valentine, NE 69201; (402) 376-3789. Witchita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Rt. 1, Box 448, Indiahoma, OK 73552; (405) 429-3221. You can see Buffalo also at the National Bison Range in Moiese, Montana. For more information on this refuge, contact National Bison Range, Moiese, MT 59824; (406) 644-2211.
Tourist Adventures
* Capitol Hill Guided Tours
Capitol Guide Service
The Capitol
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 225-6827
Before leaving home for vacation, write your Representative and/or Senator--as far in advance as possible--for tickets to the morning VIP congressional tour specifying the date you wish to visit. Tickets are limited, but it's worth a try. Also request a Visitor's Pass for each member of your party to view a session of the House and/or Senate. House and Senate passes are not interchangeable, and they do not admit the bearer to special events and to a joint session of the Congress. House Gallery passes are good for both sessions of Congress. Senate Gallery passes are good for only one session. Sometimes visitors get a chance to speak with their elected representatives or their staff. Foreigners wishing to enter need only to come to the door.
The Capitol is located between Constitution and Independence Avenues at First Street. The East Front entrance at East Capitol Street is open daily, 9:00-4:30, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Free 35-minute guided tours for the public leave from the Rotunda every 10 minutes (more frequently in the summer) between 9 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. You'll view the National Statuary Hall, the House and Senate Chambers, and the Rotunda. The Capitol Rotunda and Statuary Hall are open in the summer until 10 p.m. The House and Senate Wings are also open when either of those legislative bodies is in night session.
Tourist Adventures
* Currency Engraving and Printing Tours
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U.S. Department of the Treasury
14th and C Streets, SW
Washington, DC 20228 Recorded Messages: (202) 874-3188
A continuous self-guided tour at the Bureau features actual currency production. Visitors are able to view the various production steps, and tour guides are available to answer questions and assist visitors. Visitors may purchase uncut sheets of currency, engraved prints, small bags of shredded currency, and souvenir cards at the Visitor's Center. Tours may be taken Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., and admission is free.
Tourist Adventures
* Diplomatic Reception Rooms
Tour Office
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW (202) 647-3241
Washington, DC 20520 FAX: (202) 736-4232
Diplomatic reception rooms, which showcase American cultural heritage of the 18th and 29th centuries, are furnished with priceless antiques that have been donated or loaned to the State Department. These rooms are used for official functions by the President, the Vice President, the Secretary of State, and other governmental officials. The tour office can arrange public tours upon request by reservation only, for up to 50 people.
Tourist Adventures
* Engineering Inventions and Tours
Tours
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Recorded Message: (301) 975-3585
Free tours of the various facilities at NIST are given on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. They generally last for two hours, and the public is welcome, but should schedule reservations in advance through Jan Hauber at the office above.
Tourist Adventures
* Federal Reserve Visitors
Office of Protocol
Board of Governors Office
Federal Reserve System
Room B2217-B
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3149
Those interested in visiting the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC, should contact this office. At least one tour is conducted every Thursday at 2:30 p.m., and special arrangements may be made to accommodate groups of 10 or more.
Tourist Adventures
* Glacier Bay and Other Historical Landmarks
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Historical landmarks are described in the historical handbooks featured in this listing. Sites include Antietam Battlefield, Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Ford's Theatre, Glacier Bay, Lincoln Memorial, and Nez Perce National Historical Park in Idaho, among others. Free.
Tourist Adventures
* House of Representatives Passes
Your Member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-3121
The U.S. House of Representatives meets in the House Chamber in the south wing of the Capitol. The public is seated in the side and rear galleries; seats are available to those who secure passes from their Representative on a first come, first served basis.
Tourist Adventures
* Indian Museums
Southern Plains Indian Museum
P.O. Box 749
Anadarko, OK 73005 (405) 247-6221
Museum of the Plains Indian
P.O. Box 400
Browning, MT 59417 (406) 338-2230
Sioux Indian Museum
P.O. Box 1504
Rapid City, SD 57709 (605) 348-0557
These three Indian museums are administered by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior. The museums issue free informational pamphlets and brochures about their respective programs and exhibition activities. Contact the museums directly to be placed on their mailing lists.
Tourist Adventures
* Indian Reservations
If you are interested in visiting an Indian reservation on your vacation, or even if you are just interested in finding out more firsthand information about a particular tribe or reservation, you should contact any of the following offices listed below. Since not every Indian reservation allows public tours, you'll have to contact each individually to find out any tourism programs.
Tourist Adventures
Field Offices
Anadarko Agency
P.O. Box 309, Anadarko, OK 73005; (405) 247-6673
Anchorage Agency
1675 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 271-4088
Ardmore Agency
P.O. Box 997, Ardmore, OK 73402; (405) 223-6767
Bethel Agency
P.O. Box 347, Bethel, AK 99559; (907) 543-2726
Blackfeet Agency
Browning, MT 59417; (406) 338-7686
Central California Agency
1800 Tribute Road, Suite 111, Sacramento, CA 95815; (916) 978-4337
General Delivery, Towaoc, CO 81334; (303) 565-8471
Wahpeton Indian School
Wahpeton Indian School, Wahpeton, ND 58075; (701) 642-3796
Wapato Irrigation Project
P.O. Box 220, Wapato, WA 98951; (509) 877-3155
Warm Springs Agency
P.O. Box 1239, Warm Springs, OR 97761; (503) 553-2411
Western Navajo Agency
P.O. Box 127, Tuba City, AZ 86045; (602) 283-4531
Western Nevada Agency
1300 S. Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89701; (702) 887-3500
Wewoka Agency
P.O. Box 1060, Wewoka, OK 74884; (405) 257-6257
Wind River Agency
Ft. Washakie, WY 82514; (307) 332-7812
Winnebago Agency
Winnebago, NE, 68071; (402) 878-2502
Yakima Agency
P.O. Box 632, Toppenish, WA 98948; (509) 865-2255
Yankton Agency
Wagner, SD 57380; (605) 384-3651
Zuni Agency
P.O. Box 369, Zuni, NM 87327; (505) 782-5591
Tourist Adventures
Area Offices
Aberdeen Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 115 4th Avenue, SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401-4382; (605) 226-7343. Serving Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Albuquerque Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 615 1st Street, NW, Box 26567, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6567; (505) 766-3170. Serving Colorado, New Mexico, Texas.
Anadarko Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, WCD Office Complex, Box 368, Anadarko, OK 73005-0368; (405) 247-6673. Serving Kansas, Western Oklahoma, Texas.
Billings Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 316 North 26th Street, Billings, MT 58101-1397; (406) 657-6315. Serving Montana, Wyoming.
Eastern Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mail Stop 260 - VA SQ, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20245; (703) 235-2571. Serving New York, Maine, Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Alabama, Massachusetts.
Juneau Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Building, P.O. Box 3-8000, Juneau, AK 99802-1219; (907) 586-7177. Serving Alaska.
Minneapolis Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 15 South 5th Street, 10th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1020; (612) 373-1010. Serving Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin.
Muskogee Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 5th and West Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401-4898; (918) 687-2296. Serving Eastern Oklahoma, Missouri.
Navajo Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box M, Window Rock, AZ 86515-0714; (602) 871-5151. Serving Navajo Reservation only--Arizona, Utah, New Mexico.
Phoenix Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1 North First Street, P.O. Box 10, Phoenix, AZ 85001-0010; (602) 379-6600. Serving Arizona, Nevada, Utah, California.
Portland Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 911 Eleventh Avenue, NE, Portland, OR 97232-4169; (503) 231-6702. Serving Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Alaska (Metlakatla).
Sacramento Area Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825-1884; (916) 978-4691. Serving California.
Tourist Adventures
* Korean War Veterans Memorial
The American Battle Monuments Commission
Casimir Pulaski Building
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Room 5127
Washington, DC 20314-0001 (202) 272-0533
In 1986 a new law authorized the ABMC to erect a memorial in the Washington, DC, area to honor all servicemen and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served during the Korean War, particularly those who were killed in action, are still listed as Missing in Action, or were held as prisoners of war. For information on its concept, construction, and fund raising efforts, contact the ABMC.
Tourist Adventures
* Lawrence Livermore Computer Facility Tours
Visitors Center
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Greenville Road, P.O. Box 808
Livermore, CA 94550 (510) 422-9797
The National Laboratory conducts public tours of its facility center, highlighting the NOVA Laser, by reservation only. You must, however, be 18 years of age or older. For information, contact the Visitors Center. The facility is closed weekends.
Tourist Adventures
* Missile Testing Center Tours
U.S. Department of the Army
Public Affairs Office
Building 122
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002-5047 (505) 678-1134
This research and missile testing center invites the public to an open house twice a year, which includes a visit to the "Trinity Site" where the first atomic detonation took place. The center publishes a brochure and fact sheets on its history, mission, and wide range of programs. The test range also functions as a wildlife preserve. Write or call for their free publications and information on open house days.
Tourist Adventures
* Museum of the U.S. Department of the Interior
Departmental Museum
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, Mail Stop 4512
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4743
The highlights of this museum's exhibit include Native American artifacts and dioramas depicting the history of each of DOI's Bureaus. Of particular interest o children is a collection of fossils and a display of fragments from the moon's surface. The display is oriented to children in the fourth grade and older, but younger children are welcome. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You must have a photo ID to enter the building.
Tourist Adventures
* Music at the Capitol
Architect's Office
Room SB-15
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-1200
The Capitol and the House and Senate office buildings resound, especially during the spring and summer months, with all types of music. The American Festival/Concerts at the Capitol are sponsored by the Congress and the Secretary of the Interior. They are performed by the National Symphony and have been conducted by various maestros. The Service bands and choral groups of the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy provide summer night entertainment for the public in concerts that have become a Capitol tradition. Concerts are free and seating on the lawn and picnics are in order. In addition, the Capitol and its various office buildings are filled throughout the year, but especially during the winter holiday season, with the joyous voices of choral groups. These appearances are arranged well in advance by the Senators or Representatives through the Architect of the Capitol.
Tourist Adventures
* NASA Tours
Dryden Flight Research Facility
POB 273, TR-42
Edwards, CA 93523 (805) 258-3460
NASA offers its own base tours with a 25 minute film showing Dryden's current project testings and concluding with a 45 minute walking tour of two active hangers. Tours are Monday-Friday, 10:15 and 1:15. The tours are free, but reservations are required.
Tourist Adventures
* National Aquarium
U.S. Department of Commerce Building
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW (202) 482-2826
Washington, DC 20230 Recorded Information: (202) 482-2825
This public aquarium houses both fresh water and marine animals. Exhibits are representations of our natural environment and demonstrate basic biological concepts and principles. The admission fee is $2 for adults and $.75 for senior citizens (over 62) and children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are admitted free. The hours are 9-5.
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* National Arboretum Tours
U.S. National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave.
Educational Department
Washington, DC 20002 Recorded Information: (202) 475-4815
Various woody ornamental and outdoor plants are grown and cared for on the 444 acres comprising the U.S. National Arboretum. Admission and parking are free, and guided tours for 10 or more are available with 3 weeks advance notice. Many free classes are offered, along with many special events and functions associated with gardening and growing plants. A free quarterly newsletter lists the monthly calendar.
Tourist Adventures
* National Park Service Folders Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 Recorded Information: (202) 783-3238
National Park Service brochures are featured, including the lesser-known areas of the national parks and a Washington, DC, guide. Also included are books on the preservation of historic structures. Free.
Tourist Adventures
* Nation's Capitol Walker's Guide
Public Information Office
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 1220 North
Washington, DC 20004-1703 (202) 724-9091
A Walker's Guide to Pennsylvania Avenue provides the locations and architects of the PADC projects on Pennsylvania Avenue. This guide is free.
Tourist Adventures
* Natural Landmarks Registry
National Registry of Natural Landmarks
Wildlife and Vegetation Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 343-8129
The Park Service conducts natural region studies to identify areas that are of potential national significance. These areas are then studied in the field by scientists. Natural areas considered of national significance are cited by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for recognition as Registered Natural Landmarks. The owner may apply for a certificate and bronze plaque designating the site.
Tourist Adventures
* Panama Canal Tours
Orientation Services
The Office of Public Affairs
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300 APOAA 34011 (800) 622-2625, ext. 52-5463
The Canal Guide Service, operated by the Panama Canal Commission, offers free tours of the Panama Canal to the public. Tours are given seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tour takes less than an hour and include a slight briefing, a topographical model of the Canal to view, and a film. Visitors are welcome at the Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side of the Isthmus where a pavilion provides a vantage point for viewing transiting ships. Interested members of the public should call two days in advance to make a reservation. Another attraction is the high doomed ceiling, the dramatic murals, and the marble columns and floor make the rotunda the main attraction of the Administration Building at Balboa Heights. The murals depict the digging of Gaillard Cut at Gold Hill, the erection of a lock gate, and the construction of the Gatun Dam spillway and Miraflores Locks. For more information, contact this office.
Tourist Adventures
* Pentagon Art Tours
Director, Pentagon Tours
OASD-PA(DCR)
The Pentagon, Room 1E776
Washington, DC 20301 (703) 695-1776
Free tours of the Pentagon art collection are conducted Monday through Friday, except holidays, every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All you need is a valid I.D. to sign up; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Go to the ticket window at the main concourse by the Metro entrance. Only if you have a group of 30 or more do you need to write for a reservation; otherwise, just come, first come, first served.
Tourist Adventures
* Polar Expeditions with Civilians
Ice Operations Division
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1202 A
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1450
The Coast Guard furnishes vessels to other agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Navy, to conduct research and ice operations in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The agencies sponsoring the missions select scientists, researchers, students, and in some cases, journalists, photographers, and artists to accompany the mission when space is available. This office is a good starting point for obtaining information on the pertinence of a mission to your field, to be directed to the appropriate agency sponsors, and for information about the data collected during missions.
Tourist Adventures
* Public Buildings and Historic Sites of the United States
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The GPO bibliography of public buildings, landmarks, and historic Sites of the United States is divided into the categories of historic sites, posters, preservation methods for historic buildings, and descriptions of public buildings. Highlights include a poster of the Statue of Liberty and an historic guide to the White House. Free.
Tourist Adventures
* Statue of Liberty
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 Recorded Message: (202) 783-3238
The Statue of Liberty Exhibit is a full-color pamphlet describing the museum of the Statue of Liberty. It recounts the history of the Statue, describes the intricacies of its architecture and design, and provides information on its French designers and its massive refurbishing. 1988 (S/N 024-005-01025-4, $2.50).
Tourist Adventures
* U.S. Congress Memorial and Historic Trees
Architect of the Capitol
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 224-6645
Since the early 1900s, ninety-four memorial and historic trees have been planted. Seventy-three are still living on the Capitol grounds. Trees have been planted to memorialize different senators and congressman as well as such people as mothers of America and Vietnam veterans. To obtain a chart which will help you locate various dedicatory trees, contact the Architect's office.
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* Voice of America Radio Public Tours
Office of External Affairs
Voice of America
United States Information Agency
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20547 Recorded Message: (202) 619-4700
Tours of the main headquarters of the VOA, which produces radio programming in 43 languages heard all over the world, are given each weekday except legal holidays. A guide shows visitors the technical operations center, the newsroom, several studios, where either live broadcasts or recordings are being sent out, and a film on the VOA. The 45 minute free tours are scheduled for 8:40, 9:40 and 10:40 a.m., and 1:40 and 2:40 p.m. Reservations are preferred.
Tourist Adventures
* Washington DC Art Museums
For tour information, contact the appropriate office listed below, or call (202) 357-1300 (switchboard) or (202) 357-2700 for tour information.
Anacostia Museum
Education Department, Anacostia Museum, 1901 Fort Place S.E., Washington, DC 20020; (202) 287-3369.
Cooper-Hewitt Museum
Membership Department, Cooper-Hewitt Museum, 2 East 91st St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 860-6868.
Freer Gallery of Art
Tour Information, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th St. and Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-2104.
Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Office of Education, Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 8th St. and Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-3235.
Kennedy Center
Tour Information, Friends of the Kennedy Center, Washington, DC 20566; (202) 416-8340.
National Air and Space Museum
Office of Volunteer Service, National Air and Space Museum, 7th St. and Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-1400.
National Gallery of Art
Education Office, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 20565; (202) 842-6246.
National Museum of African Art
Department of Education, National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-4600, ext 221 or 222.
National Museum of American Art
Division of Museum Programs, Office of Educational Programs, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 8th and G St., NW, Room 181, Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-3095 or Tour Coordinator, (202) 357-3111.
National Museum of American History
Office of Public Programs, National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. 20560; (202) 357-1481; 357-1563 TDD.
National Museum of Natural History
Office of Education, National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-2747.
National Portrait Gallery
Curator of Education, National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Sts. N.W., Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-2920.
National Zoological Park
Friends of the National Zoo, National Zoological Park, 3000 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008; (202) 673-4960. Visitor Information (202) 357-2700.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Department of Education, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, P.O. Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037; (301) 261-4190, Ext 241.
Dial A Museum
800 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC; (202) 357-2020.
Smithsonian Institutions
1000 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560; (202) 357-2700. Visitor Center and Assoc. Reception Center. Info for the Deaf, TDD (202) 357-1729.
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Tourist Adventures
* Washington, DC Landmarks and Points of Interest
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Washington, DC: Official National Park Guidebook is a colorful descriptive handbook of the Nation's Capitol and nearly Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. It includes full-color photographs of Washington's landmarks, guide maps, and descriptive histories of all points of interest. 1989 (S/N 024-005-01034-3, $5).
Tourist Adventures
* Washington, DC Pennsylvania Avenue Events
Public Information Office
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 1220 North
Washington, DC 20004-1703 (202) 724-9091
Throughout the year, various events are held on Pennsylvania Avenue. Dial (202)~724-0009 to hear a recorded message providing daily information about events on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Tourist Adventures
* White House Tours
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 456-1414
Washington, DC 20500 Recording: (202) 456-7041
Tours of the White House are held every Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, unless the White House is closed due to an official function. No tickets or reservations are required. For more information call the number above.
Tourist Adventures
* Witness Congressional Committee Hearings
and Meetings
Contact your Congressman or Senator, or
Senate or House Press Galleries (202) 224-3121
Most House and Senate committee hearings and meetings are open to the public. Your Representative or Senator's office should be able to brief you on the subject matter of the hearing and give you a copy of the bill which will be discussed, or a summary of the previous testimony they have heard. By attending committee meetings, you can gain an understanding of the issues gaining the attention of lawmakers and see the legislative process at work. Another type of committee hearing is an "oversight" or investigative session. Members examine the operations of a government agency or search some area of public life that may require future legislation. Hearings are conducted for a variety of reasons; principal among them are to gather information, generate publicity, and assess the level of support. Informed and interested witnesses may appear before the committee, including Federal officials, interest group representatives, academic experts, and private citizens. A civics lesson in action, the committee "mark-up session" occurs after all the testimony has been received and when the drafting of the legislation and voting on provisions actually takes place. This is the heart of the legislative process, where all the political pressures collide with policy questions. It is at this stage when the language of the bill is determined by the committee. Contact your Senator and Representative or call the Senate or House Press Galleries at (202) 224-3121 for news about the schedule for committee activities. When in the DC area, check the Washington Post front section (Today in Congress) for House/Senate committee activities.
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Parks and Camping
* Architecture in the Parks
Historic Architectural Division
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capitol Street NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 343-8146
Activities related to the preservation of historic and prehistoric structures and cultural landscapes within the National Park System are administered by this office. A List of Classified Structures is maintained, which is an inventory of all historic and prehistoric structures in the System. A bibliography of Cultural Resources Management is also administered, listing all reports that address cultural resources in the Park System.
Parks and Camping
* Apostle Islands
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Apostle Islands: A Guide to Apostle Islands Lakeshore, Wisconsin recounts the history of these islands, describes the geographical features, and looks at the inland sea. It provides tips on where to visit, wild animal life, and plant life. Full-color photographs are included. (S/N 024-005-01023-8, $2.25).
Parks and Camping
* Bicycle Paths and Other Transit Environments
Environment Division
Office of Regulatory Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9217
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4366
This is the DOT contact point for environmental issues. Staff can provide you with information and referrals on such subjects as highway beautification, transportation architecture, bicycle paths, historic preservation activities, and environmental impact statements.
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Parks and Camping
* Campgrounds on Public Lands
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The Recreation Guide to BLM Public Lands features a map outlining all of the public lands used as recreational areas. Designations on the map include campgrounds, visitors centers, national wild and scenic rivers, national wilderness areas, and national historic and scenic trails. Also included are the states that contain public lands, and state and district offices to contact for additional information. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are the key states described. To obtain this free guide, call (202) 653-8828, Office of Public Affairs, 1620 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Parks and Camping
* Camping and Hiking East of the Mississippi
Land Between the Lakes
Resource and Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
100 Van Morgan Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211-9001 (502) 924-5602
Land Between the Lakes offers recreation for tourists on over 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline. The Woodlands Nature Center offers animal exhibits both animals and special programs for the public, including over 200 miles of hiking trails. Wrangler's Camp offers horseback riding on its 26 miles of trails, along with barns, tethers, and posts for riders. Turkey Bay offers an area reserved for off-road vehicle recreation. Three primary campgrounds offer over 1,000 sites and numerous informal shoreline campgrounds. Land Between the Lakes also boasts their own resident buffalo herd--the largest publicly-owned herd east of the Mississippi River. For more information on recreation opportunities at Land Between the Lakes, contact this office.
Parks and Camping
* Camping Guide to the National Parks
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The National Parks: Camping Guide 1991-92 contains basic information about the facilities and recreational opportunities available to users of the National Park System camping areas. It also provides an alphabetical list of camping areas by state. 1988 (S/N 024-005-01080-7, $4).
Parks and Camping
* Camping Reservations
Campsite reservations (800) 283-CAMP
Call Ahead for Happy Camping is a Forest Service program that makes it easier for you to use the 156 National Forests, where you can hike, fish, camp, ski, or just relax. There are over 100,000 miles of trails and 10,000 recreation sites. Call this toll-free number to make reservations at any of the National Forests across the U.S.
Parks and Camping
* Federal Recreation Passport Program
National Park Service Information Office
Office of Public Affairs
National Park Service
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 208-6843
The following fee options are available for entrance into federal recreation areas (national parks, and national wildlife refuges). Reservations may be made by contacting: Mistix, P.O. Box 85705, San Diego, CA 92138-5705, (800) 365-2267 (camp). For more information on fees and programs, contact your regional national park office.
Single Visit Entrance Fee
Fees range from $1 per person to $10 per vehicle as set by the individual areas. At national park units, fees are charged of visitors 17 through 61 years of age; at national wildlife refuges, visitors 16 through 61 years of age. This fee allows entry to the specific national park or national wildlife unit (where fees are paid). It is good daily or other term, as posted.
Golden Eagle Passport
$25 annually. At national park units, fees are charged of visitors 17 through 61 years of age; at national wildlife refuges, visitors 16 through 61 years of age. This fee allows entry to all federal entrance fee areas, from January 1 through December 31.
Golden Age Passport
Free, for visitors 62 years or older. This allows entry to all federal entrance fee areas plus 50 percent discount on recreation use fees, and is good for the bearer's lifetime.
Golden Access Passport
Free, for visitors who are blind or permanently disabled. This allows entry to all federal entrance fee areas plus 50 percent discount on recreation use fees, and is good for the bearer's lifetime.
Park Pass
$10-$15 annually, for visitors 17 through 61 years of age. This allows entry to the national park unit at which the pass is purchased, from January 1 through December 31.
Duck Stamp
$12.50 annually, for visitors 16 through 61 years of age. This allows entry to all national wildlife refuges which charge entrance fees, from July 1 through June 30.
Parks and Camping
* Lesser-Known Parks
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
This publication of the National Park Service available is The National Parks: Lesser-Known Areas (024-005-00911-6, $1.50).
Parks and Camping
* National and Historical Parks, Monuments and
Preserves
Alabama
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Rt. 1, Box 103, Daviston, AL 36256
Russell Cave National Monument, Route 1, Box 175, Bridgeport, AL 35740
Alaska
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, P.O. Box 7, King Salmon, AK
99613
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, P.O. Box 220, Nome, AK 99762
Cape Krusenstern National Monument, P.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9, McKinley Park, AK 99755
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 74680, Fairbanks, AK
99707
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Gustavus, AK 99826
Katmai National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 7, King Salmon, AK 99613
Kenai Fjords National Park, P.O. Box 1727, Seward, AK 99664
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, P.O. Box 517, Skagway, AK 99840
Kobuk Valley National Park, P.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, 701 C St., P.O. Box 61, Anchorage, AK
99513
Noatak National Preserve, P.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Sitka National Historical Park, P.O. Box 738, Sitka, AK 99835
Wrangell-St. Elias National, Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 29, Glenallen, AK
99588
Yukon-Charley Rivers, National Preserve, P.O. Box 64, Eagle, AK 99738
Arizona
Coronado National Memorial, Rural Route 2, P.O. Box 126, Hereford, AZ 85615
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Hot Springs National Park, P.O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, AZ 71902
Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028
Saguaro National Monument, 36933 Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730
Tumacacori National Historic Park, P.O. Box 67, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
Arkansas
Arkansas Post National Memorial, Rt. 1, P.O. Box 16, Gillett, AR 72055
Buffalo National River, P.O. Box 1173, Harrison, AR 72601
Hot Springs National Park, P.O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, AR 71902
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Pea Ridge, AR 72751
California
Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA 93001
Death Valley National Monument, Death Valley, CA 92328
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason, Bldg. 201, San Francisco,
CA 94123
Joshua Tree National Monument, 74485 National Monument Drive, Twenty Nine
Palms, CA 92277
Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Lassen Volcanic National Park, P.O. Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063
Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, CA 95043
Point Reyes National, Seashore, Point Reyes, CA 94956
Redwood National Park, 1111 Second St., Crescent City, CA 95531
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fort Mason, Bldg. 201, San
Francisco, CA 94123
Santa Monica Mountains, National Recreation Area, 22900 Ventura Blvd, Suite
140, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity, National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 188,
Whiskeytown, CA 96095
Yosemite National Park, P.O. Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Colorado
Colorado National Monument, Fruita, CO 81521
Curecanti National Recreation Area, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230
Dinosaur National Monument, P.O. Box 210, Dinosaur, CO 81610
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, P.O. Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816
Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca, CO 81146
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517
District of Columbia
Constitution Gardens, 900 Ohio Dr., SW, Washington, DC 20242
John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Park Service, 2700 F
St., NW, Washington, DC 20566
Lyndon B.Johnson Memorial, Grove on the Potomac, c/o NCP - George
Washington Memorial Pkwy, Turkey Run Park, McLean, VA 22101
National Capital Parks, National Capitol Region, 1100 Ohio Drive SW,
Washington, DC 20242
Rock Creek Park, 5000 Glover Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20015
Theodore Roosevelt Island, c/o George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Turkey
Run Park, McLean, VA 22101
Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin, c/o NCP - Central, 900 Ohio Dr.,
SW, Washington, DC 20242
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, c/o National Capitol Parks, Central, 900 Ohio
Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242
Florida
Big Cypress National Preserve, Star Route, P.O. Box 110, Ochopee, FL 33943
Biscayne National Park, P.O. Box 1369, Homestead, FL 33090
Canaveral National Seashore, P.O. Box 6447, Titusville, FL 32782
DeSoto National Memorial, 75th St., NW, Bradenton, FL 33529
Everglades National Park, P.O. Box 279, Homestead, FL 33030
Fort Caroline National Memorial, 12713 Fort Caroline Rd., Jacksonville, FL
32225
Fort Jefferson National Monument, c/o Everglades National Park, P.O. Box 279,
Homestead, FL 33030
Fort Matanzas National Monument, c/o Castillo de San Marcos, 1 Castillo
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, P.O. Box 65, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
New River Gorge National River, P.O. Box 2289, Oak Hill WV 25901
Wisconsin
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Rt. 1, P.O. Box 4, Bayfield, WI 54814
St. Croix and Lower St. Croix, National Scenic Riverways, P.O. Box 708, St.
Croix Falls, WI 54024
Wyoming
Devils Tower National Monument, Devils Tower, WY 82212
Fossil Butte National Monument, P.O. Box 527, Kemmerer, WY 83101
Grand Teton National Park, P.O. Drawer 170, Moose,WY 83012
John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway, c/o Grand Teton National Park, P.O.
Drawer 170, Moose, WY 83012
Yellowstone National Park, P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Parks and Camping
* National Parks Exhibits and Programs
Division of Interpretation
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capitol, NW, Room 560
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 523-5270
The National Park Service assists its facilities in planning and carrying out their exhibits and visitor programs. Their future plans include more involvement in environmental education programs to be offered at the Park Service sites.
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Clearinghouse
Technical Information Center
National Park Service
Denver Service Center
12795 W. Alameda Parkway
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225-0287 (303) 969-2130
The Technical Information Center has been designated by the National Park Service as the central repository for all National Park Service-generated planning, design, and construction maps, drawings, and reports as well as related cultural, environmental, and other technical documents. Bibliographic data on aerial photography is also maintained. The Center reproduces and delivers copies of the available materials for the Service, other agencies, and the public, both here and abroad. Today, the system has a holding of 100,000 data records, which represent about 500,000 microfilm aperture cards of maps, plans, and drawings; 1,000 records of resource and site aerial photography; and 25,000 planning, design, environmental, cultural resource, and natural resource documents. There is a fee depending on the material requested.
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Films
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Dr.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
The National Audiovisual Center contains more than 2,700 titles of videocassettes, films and slide/sound programs. Among them are some wonderful presentations produced by the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Materials may be rented or purchased. Contact the AV Center for specific information. Some titles include:
Everglades: Seeking a Balance
Gulf Island Beaches, Bays, Sands, and Bayous
California Gray Whale
Environmental Awareness
Giant Sequoia
One Man's Alaska
Sanctuary: The Great Smoky Mountains
Crater Lake
Yellowstone
Washington, DC: Fancy Free
Glacier Bay
Bighorn Canyon Experience
Cape Cod
What is a Mountain?
Living Waters of the Big Cypress
National Parks: Our Treasured Lands
Mt. McKinley
America's Wetlands
Parrots of Luquillo
Where the Fish Will Be
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Management and Programming
Park Practice Program
National Park Service
Park Practice Program
Technical Publications Program
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 343-7067
The Park Practice Program is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and the National Recreation and Park Association. Three publications are produced quarterly in an effort to instruct recreational and park directors on the latest information in the field:
TRENDS. Discusses topics of general interest in park and recreation
management and programming. $35.
GRIST. Contains practical solutions to everyday problems in park and recreation
operations including energy conservation, cost reduction, safety, and maintenance and designs for small structures.
DESIGN. Offers plans for park and recreation structures which demonstrate
quality design and intelligent use of materials. $35.
These publications are available as a set in an annual subscription of $55. GRIST is also available separately for a yearly price of $30. Subscription inquiries should be addressed to: National Recreation and Park Association, 2775 S. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22206; (703) 820-4940.
Parks and Camping
* National Parks Service Posters and Charts
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following National Park Service posters and charts are available from GPO. Several titles can be purchased at special discounts when buying 100-count lots.
The Alpine Northwest
The Atlantic Barrier
The Canyon Country
The Desert
Edgar Allan Poe
Everglades
George Washington Carver
Glacier Bay
Greater Yellowstone Panorama
Hawaii Volcanoes
North Cascades Panorama
The Rocky Mountains
The Sierra Range
Statue of Liberty
Yosemite Panorama
National Park Service
American/British Charts
Six charts were produced jointly with the Sunday Times of London to commemorate the American bicentennial. Each poster is illustrated in full color and presents many facts about life during the Revolutionary War era and the war itself. They may be purchased individually, in a set of one each, or in cartons of 100 per subject.
The American Navies 1775-1783
The Continental Soldier
Philadelphia 1776
The British Navy 1775-1783
The British Redcoat
London 1776
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Regional Offices
Alaska
2525 Gambell St., Room 107, Anchorage, AK 99503; (907) 257-2696
Mid-Atlantic
143 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 597-3679. Serving: PA, VA, WV, DE, MD
Midwest
1709 Jackson St., Omaha, NE 68102; (402) 221-3448. Serving: NE, MO, KS, IA, IL, IN, WI, MI, MN, OH
Washington, DC
1100 Ohio Dr., SW, Washington, DC 20242; (202) 619-7222
North-Atlantic
15 State St., Boston, MA 02109-3572; (617) 223-5001. Serving: NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME
Pacific Northwest
83 South King St., Suite 212, Seattle, WA 98104; (206) 553-5565. Serving: WA, OR, ID
Rocky Mountain
12795 W. Alameda Pkwy, Denver, CO 80225; (303) 969-2503. Serving: MT, ND, SD, WY, UT, CO
Southeast
75 Spring St., Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 331-5186. Serving: MS, TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, KY, Virgin Is., PR
Southwest
P.O. Box 728, Santa FE, NM 87504-0728; (505) 988-6388. Serving: NM, TX, LA, OK, AR
Western
600 Harrison Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107; (415) 744-3876. Serving: CA, AZ, NV, HI, Guam, Northern Marianas Is., Am Samoa, Micronesia, Marshall Is., Palau
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Reservations
Ticketron
Department R
401 Hackensack Ave.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Nationwide Reservations
1849 C Street, NW, Room 1013
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4747
Reservations to the following national park sites are available from the agent listed above. Advanced notice of eights weeks is needed for individual campsites. Phone reservations must be made directly with those parks accepting them; this information is listed in the Ticketron brochure. The parks include: Acadia National Park, Maine; Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland/Virginia; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina; Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona; Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina/Tennessee; Joshua Tree National Monument, California; Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado; Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, California; Shenandoah National Park, Virginia; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, California; Yellowstone National Park, Idaho/Montana/Wyoming; Yosemite National Park, California.
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Statistical Abstract
Statistical Office
Denver Service Center - TNT
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 25287 (303) 969-6977
Denver, CO 80225 Main Office: (303) 969-2503
National Park Service statistics from 1982-1988 are included in the Park Service Statistical Abstract. Recreation visits in the Service are summarized in information tables, such as visitor use, total visits, visits by region and state, visits by urban-rural location, overnight stays, and number of tour buses.
Parks and Camping
* National Park Service Videos and Literature
Harpers Ferry Historical Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 197, High St.
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (800) 821-5206
This historical society serves as a distributing agency for the sale and rental of materials produced for the National Park Service. A catalog is available listing videos and handbooks, and another 80 historic films are available from the Association for purchase or three-day rental. Some video titles include: Challenge of Yellowstone, Great Sand Dunes, Shenandoah: The Gift, Cape Cod Treasury, Gulf Islands, Antietam Visit, Civil War Artillery, A Lasting Victory (Robert E. Lee), and Blessings of Liberty (produced for the 200th birthday of the U.S. Constitution). The handbooks describe historical events and different locations within the Park Service. Inquire about a current listing of materials.
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Parks and Camping
* National Parks Index
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Published yearly, The National Parks: Index describes the National Park System and provides information on the available facilities. (S/N 024-005-01094-7, $3.75)
Parks and Camping
* National Parks Visitor Facilities
and Services
National Park Hospitality Association
P.O. Box 27
Manmmoth Cave, KY 42259 (502) 773-2191
The publication, National Park Visitor Facilities and Services, lists all concessioner lodging and service information for the National Parks. To obtain a copy, send $4.15 to the office above.
Parks and Camping
* National Wildlife Refuges Guide
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
National Wildlife Refuges: A Visitor's Guide is a foldout map of the United States including locations of all national wildlife refuges, a list of their names and addresses, and a description of available activities. 1991 (S/N 024-010-00690-1, $1).
Parks and Camping
* Recreation and Outdoor Activities Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
This bibliography is divided into the categories of boating and water activities, camping and hiking, fishing and hunting, national recreation areas, winter activities, and general information. Free.
Parks and Camping
* Recreation Guide to BLM Public Lands
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The Recreation Guide to BLM Public Lands features a map outlining all of the public lands used as recreational areas. Designations on the map include campgrounds, visitors centers, national wild and scenic rivers, national wilderness areas, and national historic and scenic trails. Also included are the states that contain public lands, and state and district offices to contact for additional information. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are the key states described.
Parks and Camping
* Recreation Market Study
Recreation Resources Assistance Division
National Park Service
National Trails and Recreational Branch
U.S. Department of the Interior
P.O. Box 37127, Code 782
800 N. Capitol Street NW
Washington, DC 20013-7127 (202) 343-3780
The National Recreation Survey provides current information on what Americans do for recreation in the outdoors and their expectations of recreational opportunities. The survey contains valuable market data on such topics as favorite activities, importance of recreation areas and their distance from home, characteristics of trips and outings, characteristics of respondents who spend money on outdoor recreation, and reasons for discontinuing a recreation activity. Various tables that relate to the National Park System and its participants are included.
Parks and Camping
* State Parks, Forest Camping Areas
and Other Recreation Areas
Publication Relations
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W. Summit Hill Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37902 (615) 632-4402
Contact this office for all generic information on the TVA Agency, including the history behind the agency. A brochure is available with questions and answers most frequently asked about the TVA agency, lakes and dams.
Recreation on TVA Lakes
Natural Resources Building
Ridgeway Road
Norris, TN 37828 (615) 632-1600
This office can provide you with a free pamphlet which describes recreation areas on the Tennessee Valley Authority lakeshores, including boat docks, resorts, state parks, U.S. Forest Service camp areas, and those county, national, city, state, and municipal parks which have docks or camping areas. Maps are also available.
Parks and Camping
* Tourism Programs on Public Lands
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
In recognition of the importance of outdoor recreation to Americans, Recreation 2000 Executive Summary sets forth the commitment of the Bureau of Land Management to the management of outdoor recreation resources in the public lands. The plan highlights the areas in which the Bureau intends to concentrate future efforts, such as visitor information, resource protection, land ownerships, partnerships, volunteers, tourism programs, facilities, and permits, fees, and concessions. This publication also features a map outlining all of the public lands used as recreational areas. Designations on the map include campgrounds, visitors centers, national wild and scenic rivers, national wilderness areas, and national historic and scenic trails. Also included are the states that contain public lands, and state and district offices to contact for additional information. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are the key states described.
Parks and Camping
* United States Service Police
National Capital Region
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1100 Ohio Dr., SW
Washington, DC 20242 (202) 619-7310
The U.S. Park Police have the same authority and powers as the Washington, DC metropolitan police. They also act as hosts to park visitors.
Parks and Camping
* Whale Watching
Office of Protected Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2332
The Marine Mammal Protection Act commits the United States to long-term management and research programs to conserve and protect these animals. The National Marine Fisheries Service grants or denies requests for exemptions, issues permits, carries out research and management programs, enforces the Act, participates in international programs, and issues rules and regulations to carry out its mission to conserve and protect marine mammals. An annual report is available for the Office of Protected Resources, which gives detailed information regarding the activities of the Office. This office can also provide you with copies of the Act, and two publications: First Aid For Stranded Marine Mammals, and Proceedings of the Workshop to Review and Evaluate Whale Watching Programs and Management Needs.
Parks and Camping
* Wild and Scenic Rivers
Land and Renewable Resources
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, W0200
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4896
The Bureau of Land Management manages about 2,200 miles of the Wild and Scenic River System, primarily in the western United States. These areas are located in the directory, Recreation Guide to BLM Public Lands, available from the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240.
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Parks and Camping
* Woodsy Owl and Children's Materials
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090 (202) 205-1785
To increase children's awareness of our delicate environment, the Forest Service's Woodsy Owl campaign has a variety of free materials available, including coloring sheets, detective sheets, song sheets, patches, "Woodsy Owl on Camping" (brochure), and stickers.
Parks and Camping
Boating and Fishing
* Advanced Marine Vehicles
Planning Branch
Research and Development Staff
Office of Engineering and Development
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 6208
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1030
Information can be obtained here about research conducted by the Coast Guard in support of its operations and responsibilities. Areas of study include ice operations, ocean dumping, law enforcement, environmental protection, port safety and security, navigation aids, search and rescue procedures, recreational boating, energy, and advanced marine vehicles. For referral to specific personnel working in these areas, contact the Planning Branch.
Boating and Fishing
* Aids to Navigation
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1116
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1965
The Coast Guard maintains aids to navigation such as lighthouses and lights, buoys, beacons, fog signals, and long-range radionavigation aids like LORAN-C and OMEGA. The aids are established to assist navigators in plotting safe courses on waters under U.S. jurisdiction and in certain international areas. The seven volumes of Light Lists, which detail the navigation aids in seven geographic areas, are available at varying cost ($16-$25 per volume) from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. The LORAN-C User Handbook, which explains the radionavigation system and how to use it, is also available from GPO for $4.75.
Boating and Fishing
* Army Corps of Engineers Recreational Facilities Films
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Directorate of Information Management
Visual Information Branch
CEHEC-IM-V
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272-0717
This office maintains a still photographic library and offers a free film loan and video distribution program. The Corps has educational and public relations films on their recreational facilities, navigation, flood control, hydro-electric power, and environmental systems. Write for information on the how to participate in the program.
Boating and Fishing
* Boating Correspondence Course
U.S. Government Bookstore
Norwest Banks Building
201 W. 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003-3091 (719) 544-3142
Designed for boaters who can't attend a boating class, The Skipper's Course covers basic navigation, legal requirements, anchoring, weather, emergency procedures, boat handling, and safety. A certificate of completion is awarded. Stock No: 050012002258. Price: $6.50.
Boating and Fishing
* Coast Guard Courses and Textbooks
Coast Guard Auxiliary National Board, Inc.
9949 Watson Industrial Park
St. Louis, MO 63126
The following are textbooks used in Coast Guard Auxiliary public education courses. They can be ordered by writing to the above address, or you can get each textbook by taking the course of the same title through the Coast Guard. To find out where courses are offered near you, call the Courseline at (800) 336-BOAT; or (800) 245-BOAT in VA.
Boating Skills and Seamanship. Boating laws and regulations, boat handling, and navigation ($8).
Sailing and Seamanship. Same basic text as above, geared to sailboats ($8).
Advanced Coastal Piloting. How to read charts, plot courses, predict tides, and use navigation aids ($8).
Boating and Fishing
* Coast Guard Rescue Service
SAR Database Manager
Search and Rescue Division
Commandant (G-NRS-1)
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1422
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1579
The Search and Rescue (SAR) program maintains a comprehensive system of resources to save lives and prevent personal injury and property damage on the navigable waters of the U.S. This system includes rescue vessels, aircraft, and communication facilities. A cooperative international distress response system is also maintained for incidents on the high seas. For more information about the Guard's SAR program, contact the branch listed above.
Boating and Fishing
* Free Boat Inspection
Courtesy Marine Examination (CME)
BOAT/U.S. Foundation
880 S. Pickett St. (800) 336-BOAT
Alexandria, VA 22304 (800) 245-BOAT (in VA)
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a free safety inspection called a Courtesy Marine Examination. A specially trained Coast Guard Auxiliarist will examine your craft to determine if it has all the necessary and recommended equipment. If properly equipped, you'll be awarded a CME decal. To arrange for your CME, call the toll-free number or contact your local Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Boating and Fishing
* Land Between the Lakes
Land Between The Lakes
Natural Resources
Resource and Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
Golden Pond, KY 42211-9001 (502) 924-5602
Land Between The Lakes is a 40-mile-long peninsula located between Kentucky and Barkley Lakes in west Kentucky and Tennessee. In its 25th year of operation, Land Between The Lakes is managed by TVA to provide an outstanding outdoor recreation experience. A living history farm exhibit called "Homeplace-1850," recreates life as it existed on a typical farmstead in the area before the Civil War. Exhibitors tend crops and animals, prepare meals, and perform hundreds of other farm chores in the same manner as their forebears did. Recreation programs at Land Between the Lakes are for everyone, but many programs are tailored to groups with special needs.
Boating and Fishing
* Marine Advisory Service
National Sea-Grant College Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy. (301) 713-2483 (Maryland)
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 482-6090 (DC)
Operated through the Sea-Grant Colleges, the marine advisory service consists of agents and specialists who are experts in areas such as seafood technology, marine economics, coastal engineering, commercial fishing, recreation, and communications. These specialists provide a link between the people who live and work in coastal areas and researchers in the universities. They sponsor workshops, conferences, and seminars on marine issues for the public and representatives of industry and government agencies. They talk to high school science classes, as well as publish bulletins, fact sheets, newsletters, technical papers, and audio-visual materials concerning marine affairs. The following is a list of Sea-Grant Colleges, and people you can contact for more information.
Sea Grant Colleges
Alabama
See Mississippi
Alaska
Alaska Sea Grant College Program
University of Alaska Fairbanks
138 Irving II
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5040 (907) 474-7086
Arizona
Environmental Research Laboratory
University of Arizona
2601 E. Airport Drive
Tucson, AZ 85706-6985 (602) 741-1990
California
California Sea Grant
University of California/San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0232 (619) 534-4444
Sea Grant Program
University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1231 (213) 740-1961
Connecticut
Connecticut Sea Grant
Marine Sciences Institute
University of Connecticut
Building 24, Avery Point
Groton, CT 06340 (203) 445-8664
Delaware
University of Delaware Sea Grant
Marine Communications Office
263 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19716 (302) 831-8083
Florida
Florida Sea Grant
Building 803
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0341 (904) 392-2802
Georgia
Georgia Sea Grant
Ecology Building
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602 (404) 542-7671
Hawaii
University of Hawaii
Sea Grant College Program
1000 Pope Road, MSB 200
Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-7410
Illinois
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
University of Illinois
65 Mumford Hall
1301 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-9448
Indiana
See Illinois
Louisiana
Louisiana Sea Grant
Center for Wetland Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (504) 388-6449
Maine
Maine Sea Grant Communications
30 Coburn Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469 (207) 581-1440
Marine Law Institute
University of Maine School of Law
246 Deering Avenue
Portland, ME 04102 (207) 780-4474
Maryland
Maryland Sea Grant
1123 Taliaferro Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742 (301) 405-6371
National Sea Grant College Program
NOAA, SSMB-1/5206
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2431
Massachusetts
MIT Sea Grant
Building E-38, Room 300
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
292 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 253-7041
Sea Grant Program
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA 02543 (508) 548-1400
Michigan
Michigan Sea Grant Publications
University of Michigan
2200 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099 (313) 764-1138
Minnesota
Minnesota Sea Grant
University of Minnesota
1518 Cleveland Ave. N, Room 302
St. Paul, MN 55108 (612) 625-9288
Mississippi
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
P.O. Box 7000
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-7000 (601) 875-9341
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sea Grant
Kingman Farm
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824 (603) 749-1565
New Jersey
Sea Grant Program
New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium
Building No. 22
Fort Hancock, NJ 07732 (908) 872-1300
New York
New York Sea Grant Institute
Dutchess Hall Room 137
SUNY at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5001 (516) 632-6905
North Carolina
North Carolina Sea Grant
North Carolina State University
Box 8605
Raleigh, NC 27695 (919) 515-2454
Ohio Sea Grant
Ohio State University
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 292-8949
Oklahoma
Department of Chemistry
Attn. F. Schmitz
University of Oklahoma
620 Parrington Oval, Room 208
Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-5581
Oregon
National Coastal Resources Research and
Development Inst.
528 SW Mill, Suite 222
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207 (503) 725-5725
Oregon Sea Grant
Oregon State University
AdS 402
Corvallis, OR 97331-2134 (503) 737-2716
Publications Orders
Agricultural Communications
Oregon State University
AdS 422
Corvallis, OR 97331-2119 (503) 737-2513
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Sea Grant Program
Communications Office
RUM-UPR P.O. Box 5000
Mayaguez, PR 00709-5000 (809) 834-4726
Rhode Island
National Sea Grant Depository
Pell Library Building
Bay Campus
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 792-6114
Rhode Island Sea Grant
Publications Unit
University of Rhode Island
Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882-1197 (401) 792-6842
South Carolina
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
287 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401 (803) 727-2078
Texas
Texas Sea Grant
Texas A&M-Galveston
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553-1675 (409) 762-9800
Virginia
Virginia Sea Grant
Madison House
University of Virginia
170 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (804) 924-5965
Washington
Washington Sea Grant, HG-30
University of Washington
3716 Brooklyn Avenue, NE
Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 543-6600
Wisconsin
Sea Grant Institute
University of Wisconsin
1800 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705 (608) 263-3259
Boating and Fishing
* Marine Environmental Information
Pollution Response Branch
Marine Environmental Response Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security,
and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 2104 (202) 267-0518
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2611
This office responds to requests for marine environmental protection information from Congress and other federal agencies, state agencies, schools, industries, and the general public. Data is available on laws relating to the protection of the marine environment, incidents involving releases of oil or other hazardous substances, and federally funded spill response operations.
Boating and Fishing
* Marine Fire and Rescue Technology
Library
Coast Guard Research and Development Center
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
1082 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340-6096 (203) 441-2648
Marine research is conducted here in areas such as ice technology, navigation instrumentation technology, ocean dumping surveillance, pollution, search and rescue techniques, and marine fire and safety technology. This library is a good starting point for obtaining specific information about what research is done by the Center and for referrals to appropriate experts.
Boating and Fishing
* Mariners Weather Log
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Universal South Building, Room 406
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4594
The Mariners Weather Log is a unique source of information on marine weather and climate and their effects on operations at sea. Published quarterly by the National Oceanographic Data Center, the Mariners Weather Log provides comprehensive coverage of major storms of the North Atlantic and North Pacific, reports and annual summaries on tropical cyclones, information on the National Weather Service's Marine Observation Program, selected shipboard gale and wave observations, and general articles about weather and climate, hazards and safety precautions, and related marine lore. An annual subscription is available for $12 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202)783-3238.
Boating and Fishing
* Navigation Regulations
Navigation Rules and Information Branch
Short-Range Aids to Navigation Division
Office of Navigation and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1416E
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0357
The Coast Guard establishes regulations for waterways safety that must be followed by U.S. vessels on the high seas and inland waters. These include rules on maneuvering and requirements for lights, sound signals, and radio telephones. For information on the rules, contact the above office or obtain a copy of Navigation Rules, International and Inland, available for $12 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. This rulebook is required by law to be carried on all vessels 39.4 feet or more in length.
Boating and Fishing
* Pleasure Boating on the St. Lawrence Seaway
Public Affairs Office
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 520
Massena, NY 13662-0520 (315) 764-3261
The publication, Pleasure Craft Guide: The Seaway, provides you with information on boating in the St. Lawrence River. Contact this office to obtain your free copy.
Boating and Fishing
* Recreational Fishing
Public Affairs
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 9272
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2245
The National Marine Fisheries Service manages the country's stocks of saltwater fish and shellfish for both commercial and recreational interests. NMFS administers and enforces the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to assure that fishing stays within sound biological limits, and that U.S. commercial and recreational fishermen have the opportunity to harvest all the available fish within these limits. Several hundred Fisheries Service scientists conduct research relating to these management responsibilities in science and research centers in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Many of these laboratories have evolved a major field of interest, and have special knowledge of the fish in their geographical area that leads to predictions of abundance, economic forecasts, and direct assistance to sport fishermen and commercial fishing businesses.
Boating and Fishing
* Recreational Maps and Navigational Charts
TVA Maps and Surveys
Tennessee Valley Authority-HB1A
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 (615) 751-MAPS
Many recreational maps and navigational charts of TVA lakes are available to the public for a small fee. Detailed routes to shoreline recreation areas. The maps show water depths, the location of and detailed routes to the public recreation areas, boat docks, resorts, and roads. The navigational charts for the main lakes show navigation channels, buoys, lights, and other navigational aids, while maps for tributary lakes show the numbered signs TVA has installed at strategic locations on shore to aid fishermen and recreation boaters in locating their position. A map showing TVA dams and steam plants, including important facts about each of them, is available, along with cadastral and topographic maps, aerial photographs, and survey control data. Each request should specify the lake(s) of interest.
Boating and Fishing
* Recreation Market Study
Recreation Resources Assistance Division
National Park Service
Trails, Rivers, and Conservation Assistance Branch
U.S. Department of the Interior
800 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 343-3780
The National Recreation Survey provides current information on what Americans do for recreation in the outdoors and their expectations of recreational opportunities. The survey contains valuable market data on such topics as favorite activities, importance of recreation areas and their distance from home, characteristics of trips and outings, characteristics of respondents who spend money on outdoor recreation, and reasons for discontinuing a recreation activity. Various tables that relate to the National Park System and its participants are included.
Boating and Fishing
* Recreation on Public Lands
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
In recognition of the importance of outdoor recreation to Americans, Recreation 2000 Executive Summary sets forth the commitment of the Bureau of Land Management to the management of outdoor recreation resources in the public lands. The plan highlights the areas in which the Bureau intends to concentrate future efforts, such as visitor information, resource protection, land ownerships, partnerships, volunteers, tourism programs, facilities, and permits, fees, and concessions.
Boating and Fishing
* Resort Guides
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, Room 406
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4549
The National Oceanographic Data Center and the Sea Grant Programs in various coastal states have produced a series of climate guides to coastal recreation areas. The guides include useful information about winds, waves, and air and water temperatures, as well as tips on sportfish species, tourist attractions, weather hazards, and safety precautions. Single copies of these publications are available for a $3 mailing/handling charge per order (not per publication). The following is a list of the resort guides available:
Hawaii: The Big Island
Recreation and Weather Guide to the Minnesota Shore of Lake Superior
Western Lake Erie Recreational Climate Guide
Central Lake Erie Recreational Climate Guide
Lake Huron Recreation and Weather
Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing and Weather Guide
Nassau County (Long, Island, NY) Recreation and Climate Guide
Boating and Fishing
* Safety Information for Marine Dealers
Marine Dealer Visitation Program
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW (800) 368-5647
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0780 (in DC)
Through the Marine Dealer Visitation Program, boating equipment dealers can receive updates on regulations, information on Courtesy Marine Examinations, and details about boating safety education courses. Participating dealers will be visited quarterly by a local Coast Guard Auxiliarist, be given a literature rack with boating brochures and pamphlets for customers, and will receive a "Cooperating Marine Dealer" decal for shop door or window. Marine dealers can participate by calling the Boating Safety Hotline listed above.
Boating and Fishing
* Safety on Small Passenger Vessels
Marine Inspection Office
Your Local Coast Guard Office
Most small passenger vessels (less than 100 tons and carrying more than 6 people) are required to adhere to certain Coast Guard safety regulations. These include having a safety orientation procedure for passengers (announcement or placard), posting of emergency instructions, a life preserver for every person on board, and a Coast Guard safety certification. Marine Inspection Offices around the country issue the certificates. To find an Inspection Office near you, or to report a violation or complaint, call the Boating Safety Hotline (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in DC.
Boating and Fishing
* Scenic River Study
Recreation Program
Lands
River Basin Operations
Tennessee Valley Authority
Norris, TN 37828 (615) 632-1606
The recreation staff completed a TVA river system evaluation, which identifies streams with recreation and aesthetic values, such as the French Broad River in western North Carolina, the eastern Tennessee River, and the Bear Creek streams in northern Alabama. This study also addresses one of the major problems which inhibits full enjoyment of these resources by Valley residents: a lack of easy access to the rivers. Contact this office for more information on this study and its findings.
Boating and Fishing
* Swimming Areas and Aquatic Plants
Aquatic Biology Department
Resource Development
River Basin Operations
Water Resources
Tennessee Valley Authority
311 Broad St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 (615) 751-0011
TVA's two major weapons for controlling the spread of pesky aquatic plants, such as Eurasian watermilfoil, spiney-leaf naiad, and hydrilla in its reservoirs, is the winter and summer draw downs and the selective spraying of herbicides. Reservoir levels may be lowered several feet in the late summer to dry out and kill the roots of these plants embedded in shallow areas of the reservoirs; while at other times, lake levels may be held higher than normal to prevent sunshine from penetrating to the bottom and thus prevent germination and growth of new colonies. Selective use of approved herbicides in high priority use areas, such as swimming beaches, developed shoreline, and marinas, is another effective control method. Several experimental control strategies also are being tested on TVA lakes. One of the most promising is a cooperative effort between TVA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. TVA proposes to conduct large scale demonstrations on Guntersville reservoir on the use of Grass Carp, hydrilla fly, a fungus to control watermilfoil, and other methods being currently tested on a smaller scale by the Corps Waterways Experiment Station.
Boating and Fishing
* Toll-Free Help for Boaters
Boating Safety Hotline
Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Branch (G-NAB-5)
Auxiliary, Boating, and Consumer Affairs Division
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1109 (800) 368-5647
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0780 (in DC)
This service is toll-free throughout the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Staff can provide you with information on such topics of interest to boaters as safety recalls, publications, Coast Guard department contacts and addresses, public education courses, and free Coast Guard services. If hotline operators cannot answer your question directly, you'll get a call back from someone who can. Ask for a consumer information packet, and you'll receive a group of publications and consumer Fact Sheets on topics like safe boating, getting help on the water, floatation devices, federal regulations, sanitation devices, and sources of boating education. The Boater's Source Directory, included in the packet, is a guide to a wide variety of federal, state, private, and non-profit agencies that provide literature, technical information, free services, and other assistance to recreational boaters. Among the freebies you can request is the Water 'N Kids coloring book for 4-8 year olds, which explains basic concepts of water safety. The hotline also takes consumer complaints about safety defects and violations. Operators answer between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, and an answering machine takes messages after hours.
Boating and Fishing
* Updates for Mariners
Local Notice to Mariners
District Commander
Your local Coast Guard Office (800) 368-5647
The free Local Notice to Mariners is issued weekly by each Coast Guard District. Intended for small craft owners, it advises you of changes in the status of aids to navigation (buoys, radiobeacons, etc.); chart updates; drawbridge operations; and safety warnings for particular areas. This Local Notice often includes temporary changes not included in the Defense Mapping Agency's Notice to Mariners. To order a subscription for the Local Notice, send a written request to the District Commander of your local Coast Guard office. For referral to the correct address, call the Boating Safety Hotine (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in DC.
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Boating and Fishing
* Water Recreation Areas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Directorate of Civil Works
Natural Resources Management Branch, CECW-ON
20 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272-0247
The Corps has a brochure and map showing the extensive recreational facilities available at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes throughout the country. They offer camp sites, picnic areas, swimming beaches, hiking trails, boating, canoeing, fishing, ice fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. The Corps also offers safety training classes in water-related sports. To arrange for a speaker to come to your school or to order the brochure entitled Lakeside Recreation, write or call the above office.
Boating and Fishing
* Wild Rivers and Other Public Lands
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The Recreation Guide to BLM Public Lands features a map outlining all of the public lands used as recreational areas. Designations on the map include campgrounds, visitors centers, national wild and scenic rivers, national wilderness areas, and national historic and scenic trails. Also included are the states that contain public lands, and state and district offices to contact for additional information. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are the key states described.
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Boating and Fishing
International Travel
* American Experts Overseas Lecture Tour
Office of Program Coordination and Development
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 550
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4764
AmParts are experts in a field--usually economics, international affairs, literature, the arts, U.S. political and social processes, sports, science, or technology--sent abroad by USIA to meet with groups or individual professional counterparts. Recruited on the basis of requests of USIA staff in other countries, AmParts often engage in informal lecture/discussions with small groups, grant media interviews, or speak before larger audiences. Those interested in the American Participant program are invited to submit a brief letter indicating times of availability, along with a curriculum vitae and at least two lecture topics with brief talking points. A free brochure on the program is available from this office.
International Travel
* Animals and Plants Quarantine
APHIS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room G-110 Federal Building
6505 Belcrest Rd.
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-7279
This office will advise travelers about what agriculture and related products may be brought into the U.S. from foreign countries.
International Travel
* Arctic and Antarctic Polar Expeditions with Civilians
Ice Operations Division
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1202 A
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1450
The Coast Guard furnishes vessels to other agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Navy, to conduct research and ice operations in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The agencies sponsoring the missions select scientists, researchers, students, and in some cases, journalists, photographers, and artists to accompany the mission when space is available. This office is a good starting point for obtaining information on the pertinence of a mission to your field, to be directed to the appropriate agency sponsors, and for information about the data collected during missions.
International Travel
* Binational Libraries and Cultural Centers Worldwide
Library Programs Division
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
United States Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW, Room 314
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4915
USIA maintains or supports 156 libraries and reading rooms in 95 countries, as well as library programs at 111 binational centers in 24 countries. Collections focus on fostering foreign understanding of U.S. people, history, and culture. A bi-weekly bibliography, listing 80-100 titles on international relations and developments in the U.S., is one of many library services provided for the overseas posts, including reference and research assistance.
International Travel
* Booklets for Travelers
Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The U.S. Department of State offers several brochures and pamphlets regarding traveling abroad ($1 each):
A Safe Trip Abroad. Provides suggestions for avoiding and coping with potential
problems and crises abroad.
Tips for Americans Residing Abroad. Includes basic travel information and
suggestions, as well as health, insurance, and assistance information of interest to senior citizens traveling abroad.
Your Trip Abroad. Provides basic information on such matters as passport
applications, visas, and other documents; obtaining services and help overseas from U.S. consuls; and foreign legal requirements.
Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean.
Tips for Travelers to the People's Republic of China.
Tips for Travelers to Eastern Europe and Yugoslavia.
Tips for Travelers to the USSR.
Tips for Travelers to South Africa.
International Travel
* Certification for Travel Abroad
Authentications
Foreign Affairs Center
Bureau of Administration
2400 M Street, NW, Room 101
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5002
Executive Office (202) 647-9415
Several steps are necessary in order to get a document authenticated for a use by a foreign government. For legal papers to do business in a foreign government (such as a power of attorney), the papers must be notarized, signed by the Clerk of Court, and then sent to the Secretary of State for the State seal. This Office authenticates the State seal, verifying that it is a legal document. Foreign governments often require that any legal document, whether personal, educational or business related, be authenticated. This includes birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce papers, or school transcripts.
International Travel
* CIA World and Country Maps
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4650
Hundreds of maps generated by the Central Intelligence Agency are sold through NTIS. There are country maps as well as maps of continents are available. smaller geographical areas and city maps such as Moscow and Vicinity; Middle East Area Oilfields and Facilities; Israeli Settlement in the Gaza Strip; South Africa: Industrial Activity and Production; Africa Ethnolinguistic Groups; and street maps for Moscow, Shanghai and many other cities.
International Travel
* Citizens Arrested Overseas
Citizens Emergency Center
Overseas Citizens Service
Bureau of Consular Affairs
2201 C St., NW, Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5225
The Citizens Emergency Center monitors the cases of Americans arrested abroad and acts as a liaison between the prisoner's family and consular officers overseas. A consular officer visits the American as soon as possible, provides information regarding the foreign legal system and a list of attorneys, and offers other assistance such as contacting family or friends. The consular officer's role in arrest cases is one of observation and support, regularly visiting the prisoner and checking his or her welfare, monitoring human rights, and the status of the case. The Center assists in transferring of funds, and when a prisoner's health or life is endangered by inadequate diet or medical care provided by the local prison, dietary food supplements and/or medical care may be arranged through a U.S. Government loan authorized under the Emergency Medical and Dietary Assistance Program.
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International Travel
* Citizens Emergency Center
Overseas Citizens Service
Bureau of Consular Affairs
2201 C St., NW, Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5225
This center provides assistance to and protects the welfare of U.S. citizens abroad in the following Ways:
Arrests - See "Citizens Arrested Overseas"
Financial Assistance - Assists Americans overseas who find themselves in financial trouble. They first attempt to locate private sources of funds from family or friends, and then assist with the transfer of funds to the individual. If none can be found, the Center will approve a repatriation loan which will pay for the individual's direct return to the nearest port of entry in the U.S.
Medical Assistance - Assists with handling the problems of Americans who become physically or mentally ill while traveling or living abroad. Locates and notifies family or friends, and transmits private funds. When necessary they will assist in the return of the ill or injured person to the U.S. with appropriate medical escort. Full expenses must be borne by citizen.
Deaths - The consular officer reports the death of a U.S. citizen to the next of kin, and will assist in making arrangements for local burial or for return of the body to the U.S. Cost must be borne by family members.
Welfare/Whereabouts - The Center relays the request for assistance and all pertinent data available on the individual to the U.S. Embassy or consulate responsible for the area where the individual is believed to be traveling or residing, and the consular officer then attempts to locate these individuals. In cases of disasters such as earthquakes, or plane crashes, the Center ascertains the names of U.S. citizens involved and informs their families.
Travel Advisories - The Center gives advice to the public and U.S. Foreign Service posts on the advisability of travel to certain countries or areas.
Search and Rescue - The Center monitors the search and rescue efforts outside the U.S., such as attempting to locate missing planes or boats that might be carrying Americans.
International Travel
* Commercial Library Program Publications List
Foreign Affairs Information Management Center
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 3239
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-1062
This list provides a wide-ranging selection of publications useful to commercial reference facilities. It contains annotated bibliographies of directories, buyers' guides, yearbooks, atlases, etc., in general and in special product areas. State manufacturing and industrial directories are included, as are telex directories.
International Travel
* Country and Territory Info Pamphlets
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Background Notes, a series of short, factual pamphlets about various countries and territories of the world, plus selected international organizations, contain up-to-date information on each country's people, culture, geography, history, government, political conditions, economy, defense, and foreign relations with other countries, including the United States. A reading list provides additional sources of information about the country, and travel notes, maps, and occasional photographs are often included. A complete set can be purchased from the Government Printing Office for $63.
International Travel
* Cruise the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Commission
2000 L St, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20036-4996 (202) 634-6441
Office of Public Affairs
Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300, APOAA 34011 (800) 622-2625, ext. 52-5463
Information on cruises of the Panama Canal is available through the above offices. At the Panama Canal you don't have to leave the ship to see the sights. Passengers can watch as their northbound cruise ship enters Pedro Miguel Locks on a northbound transit. In the distance they can see Gaillard Cut where the Canal passes through the Continental Divide. For more information, contact either of the above offices.
International Travel
* Customs Information for Travelers
Public Information Office
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
Know Before You Go contains Customs hints for residents returning to the U.S. from abroad. Topics include declaration of articles acquired abroad, Customs exemptions, gifts, dutiable articles and those free of duty, rates of duty, prohibited and restricted articles, and other pointers.
International Travel
* Customs Rules for Government Personnel:
Civilian and Military
Public Information Office
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
The free leaflet, U.S. Customs Highlights for Government Personnel, provides customs information for civilian employees and military personnel of the U.S. Government when returning to the States with personal and household effects after an extended tour of duty abroad and when returning on leave or TDY. Subjects include customs declarations and limitations, gifts, automobiles, and prohibited and restricted importations.
International Travel
* Customs Rules for Private Flyers
Smuggling Investigations Division
Office of Enforcement Regulations
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229 (202) 927-0650
Private, corporate, and charter pilots on business or pleasure flights to and from foreign countries should become acquainted with the booklet, Customs Rules for Private Flyers, available from the Public Information Office, U.S. Customs Service, P.O. Box 7407, Washington, DC 20044. It sets forth basic Customs requirements, provides a list of airports at which Customs processing may be obtained, and explains overtime charges.
International Travel
* Customs Tips for Visitors
Information Services Division
Office of Logistics Management
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229 (202) 927-5980
The free flyer, Customs Tips for Visitors, briefly describes the customs regulations for foreign visitors to the United States. Personal exemptions and a list of items that must meet certain requirements are featured. For further information on customs requirements for foreign visitors, the free pamphlet, Customs Hints for Visitors, is also helpful in outlining declarations, exemptions, gifts, duty, and prohibited and restricted articles. To obtain a copies of these publications, write to Public Information Office, U.S. Customs Service, P.O. Box 7407, Washington, DC 20044.
International Travel
* Executive-Diplomat Seminars
Office of Public Programs
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Public Affairs
2201 C St., NW, Room 5831
Washington, DC 20520-6810 (202) 647-1433
The State Department holds seminars designed for corporate vice-presidents who do business abroad. These two day seminars, offered twice yearly, begin with a discussion of global foreign policy objectives, and then focus on economic topics and business opportunities. Contact this office for information on scheduling.
International Travel
* Hostage Taking: Preparation, Avoidance and Survival
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security publishes this pamphlet which explains what you can do to make yourself less susceptible to terrorist violence and how to improve your chances of survival should your efforts fail. Information includes personal preparations, security measures, and tips on hostage survival. Fee $1.50.
International Travel
* Importing of Articles from Developing Countries
Public Information Office
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a system used by many developed countries to help developing nations improve their financial or economic condition through export trade. It provides for the duty-free importation of a wide range of products from certain countries which would otherwise be subject to customs duty. The free pamphlet, GSP and the Traveler, lists popular tourist items eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP and the beneficiary countries.
International Travel
* Importing Pleasure Boats
Carrier Rulings Branch
Office of Regulations and Rulings
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Franklin Court
1099 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 482-6940
When a pleasure boat or yacht arrives in the United States, the first landing must be at a Customs port or designated place where Customs service is available. The pamphlet, Pleasure Boats, explains the Customs formalities involving pleasure boats to help you plan your importation and reporting requirements, overtime charges, and provides other information relating strictly to pleasure boats. You can get a copy of Pleasure Boats from the Public Information Office, U.S. Customs Service, P.O. Box 7407, Washington, DC 20044.
International Travel
* Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-3816
Overseas Citizens Services is responsible for administering laws, formulating regulations, and implementing policies relating to the broad range of consular services provided to U.S. citizens abroad. These services include providing assistance to and protecting the welfare of U.S. citizens abroad, overseeing the payment of Federal benefits overseas, documenting U.S. citizens born abroad, and making determinations concerning acquisition and nationality abroad. Overseas Citizens Services serves as a liaison between concerned family members, friends, and members of Congress in the United States and consular posts and citizens abroad.
International Travel
* Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
DA/OSAC
U.S. Department of State
2216 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027 (703) 204-6185
Overseas Security Advisory Council was established to promote security for American business interests abroad. In 1987, OSAC was extended overseas through the establishment of "mini-councils" in some of the world's most important business centers. Business representatives in these areas meet locally with Diplomatic Security Officers to promote security for Americans and American interests. Besides regular meetings to plan and exchange information, OSAC also produced a number of well-received publications, such as Security Guidelines for American Families Living Abroad and distributed the Diplomatic Security-produced children's security video, Are You A-OK. OSAC also sends threat advisories and general security information to more than 700 companies, and is now providing this information through a computer information database.
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* Panama Canal Tours
Orientation Services
The Office of Public Affairs
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APOAA 34011 (800) 622-2625, ext. 52-5463
The Canal Guide Service, operated by the Panama Canal Commission, offers free tours of the Panama Canal to the public. Tours are given seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tour takes less than an hour and include a slight briefing, a topographical model of the Canal to view, and a film. Visitors are welcome at the Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side of the Isthmus where a pavilion provides a vantage point for viewing transiting ships. Interested members of the public should call two days in advance to make a reservation. Another attraction is the high doomed ceiling, the dramatic murals, and the marble columns and floor make the rotunda the main attraction of the Administration Building at Balboa Heights. The murals depict the digging of Gaillard Cut at Gold Hill, the erection of a lock gate, and the construction of the Gatun Dam spillway and Miraflores Locks. For more information, contact this office. The history of the Panama Railroad has been closely linked with that of the Panama Canal since long before the waterway was opened to traffic. The first railroad built through the tropical jungles of the New World served for almost 60 years as the only means of transportation across the narrow Isthmus of Panama. Before the Canal was opened in 1914, the Panama Railroad was reported to have the heaviest traffic per mile of all the railroads in the world. The railroad makes five trips per day across the Isthmus, Monday through Friday, and three trips per day on Saturday and Sunday. The train takes an hour and a half to cross the Isthmus. For more information, contact this office.
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International Travel
* Passport Agent's Manual
Passport Services
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 5813
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-6633
The material in this manual is furnished for the passport agent's guidance and is intended to cover the most frequently encountered situations. It has information on evidence of citizenship, names allowed on passports, evidence of identity, and application procedures. A list of travel-related forms and brochures is also included.
International Travel
* Passport Information
Passport Services
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 5813
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-0518
Passport Services provides a recorded message at (202) 647-0518 which explains the documents you need and application process for obtaining a passport, as well as reporting the loss or theft of your passport. It also explains how you can obtain a copy of the report of a birth or death of a U.S. citizen abroad. The message will direct you to the proper agencies for information regarding naturalization, travel advisories, customs regulations, and shots required by various countries.
International Travel
* Passport Offices Throughout America
You may apply for a passport at any passport agency and at many Clerks of Court Offices or Post Offices designated to accept passport applications. The regional offices are as follows:
Boston
Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Suite 247, Boston, MA 02202-1094; (617) 565-6990.
Chicago
Kluczynski Office Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., Room 380, Chicago, IL 60604; (312) 353-7155.
Honolulu
New Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room C-106, Honolulu, HI 96850-0001; (808) 541-1918.
Houston
Mickey Leland Federal Building, 1919 Smith Street, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77002-8049; (713) 653-3153.
Los Angeles
Federal Bldg., 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024-3615; (310) 575-7070.
Miami
Claude Pepper Federal Office Building, 51 Southwest 1st Ave., 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33130-1680; (305) 536-4681.
New Orleans
701 Loyal Ave., Postal Services Bldg., T-12005, New Orleans, LA 70113-1931; (504) 589-6728/29.
New York
Rockefeller Center, International Bldg., 630 5th Ave., Room 270, New York, NY 10111-0031; (212) 541-7710/399-5290.
Philadelphia
Federal Building, 600 Arch St., Room 4426, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1685; (215) 597-7480.
San Francisco
Tishman Speyer Building, 525 Market St., Room 200, San Francisco, CA 94105-2773; (415) 744-4019 or (415) 744-4444 (recording).
Seattle
Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave., Room 992, Seattle, WA 98174-1091; (206) 220-7777/7788.
Stamford
One Landmark Square, Broad and Atlantic Sts., Stamford, CT 06901-2767; (203) 325-3538/3539/3530/4401 (recording).
Washington, DC
Room G62, 1425 K St., NW, Room 214, Washington, DC 20522-1705; (202) 326-6060 or (202) 647-0518 (recording).
International Travel
* Pet and Wildlife Importation
Public Information Office
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
The Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have combined efforts to describe the regulations on the importing of pets and wildlife into the United States. Pets, particularly dogs, cats, and turtles, brought into this country must be examined for possible evidence of disease that can be transmitted to humans. Certain animals are prohibited from entry that have been exposed to foot and mouth disease. Endangered species, both plant and animal, may not be imported without special permits. Pets, Wildlife explains these regulations in further detail.
International Travel
* Returning U.S. Residents and Customs
Public Information Office
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
Pocket Hints is a brief outline of customs responsibilities of returning residents. Duty free exemptions, restricted or prohibited articles, and customs declarations are summarized.
International Travel
* Security Guidelines for American Enterprises
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
U.S. Department of State, SA-11
2216 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027 (202) 663-0549
This publication provides security guidelines for American private sector and personnel abroad. This is the third OSAC publication printed and distributed by the State Department. The implementation of security guidelines contained in this publication could reduce the vulnerability of American private sector enterprises abroad to criminal or terrorist acts, and emphasize site selection and operational security. Previous publications include Crisis Management Guidelines and Security Guidelines for American Families Living Abroad.
* Terrorism and Diplomatic Security
Public Information
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
DS/SA
U.S. Department of State
2121 Virginia Ave., NW, SA-10
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 663-0549
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security was created in 1985 in an effort to deal with terrorist attacks against overseas missions. All but the smallest of American overseas missions have a Regional Security Officer (RSO) on staff to manage security and keep employees safe on the job and at home. The bureau is responsible for the physical security of the mission, as well as construction and information security. Diplomatic Security Analysts study and analyze intelligence information from a variety of sources, including specific terrorist groups to better understand their tactics and anticipate their actions. They have also developed public service announcements and related security awareness materials for the American tourist, business traveler, and Foreign Service family. DS has produced educational videotapes and instructional materials that teach the basics of security to Americans living and working abroad. Other videos focus on professional conduct in foreign cultures. The pamphlet, Countering Terrorism, lists several suggestions for security measures for your home, family, and business, as well as what to do in the event of a kidnapping.
International Travel
* Travel Advisories on Civil Unrest Around-the-World
Citizens Emergency Center (CEC)
Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5225
CEC is responsible for issuing travel advisories when events abroad are likely to adversely affect traveling Americans. Travel advisories often concern international conflict, civil unrest within individual countries, natural disasters, or disease outbreaks. Many of the advisories refer to temporary conditions and are cancelled when the problem no longer poses a threat to travelers.
International Travel
* Travel Tips for Senior Citizens
Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5226
This publication includes information on insurance, medication, travel advisories, and passports. They include a list of relevant publications, some practical travel tips, as well as the assistance you can expect from U.S. Embassies and consulates.
International Travel
* Vessel Owners and Masters: Customs Rules
Public Information Office
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 7407
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 927-6724
Masters or vessel owners may incur penalties for violations of United States Customs laws, including violations committed by members of their crews. The brochure, Notice to Masters of Vessels, notifies the masters of proper precautions in the areas of arrival and entry, and merchandise in order to avoid penalties for violations.
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* Visa Information for U.S. Citizens Wishing
to Travel to Foreign Countries
Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 4800
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5225
This office can provide you with visa requirements for U.S. citizens wishing to travel to foreign countries. They stress that this information is subject to change and that the definitive information regarding visas can come only from the foreign embassies. This taped message lists all the countries, their current visa requirements, travel advisories for the countries, as well as the embassies' phone numbers.
International Travel
* Visiting and Living Abroad
Office of Citizens Consular Services
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 4817
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-3444
This office provides services to U.S. citizens abroad in a variety of ways:
Acquisition and Loss of Citizenship: Determination of an individual's citizenship status is a function of the office if the person is not in the United States.
Passport and Registration Services Abroad: Issues passports, as well as Cards of Identity and Registration as proof of U.S. citizenship. This office officially records a person's U.S. citizenship and/or makes his/her residence a matter of record.
Consular Report of Birth: This official record is considered a basic citizenship document setting forth detailed information regarding the facts of birth and parentage, as basis for child's claim to citizenship.
Child Custody Disputes: Helps parents locate children abroad, monitors their welfare upon request, and provides general information about child custody laws and procedures.
Federal Benefits: Assists in processing claims and distributing checks.
International Adoption: Provides general information on adoptions, makes inquiries regarding status of cases, and assists in clarifying documentary requirements.
Judicial Services: Provides advice on the assistance which consular officers can render to U.S. citizens overseas engaged in private legal suits and maintains lists of attorneys. They also administer notarial and authentication functions.
Estates and Property Claims: Consular Officer has statutory responsibility for the personal estates of U.S. citizens who die abroad if the deceased has no legal representative in the country where the death occurred. The Office gives general information regarding property claims and provides a list of attorneys.
Selective Service Registration: Registers people for selective service.
Shipping and Seamen: This office has statutory responsibility to protect the interests of American seamen, vessels, and shipping firms abroad.
Voting: Provides non-partisan voting information and assists in requesting absentee ballots.
International Travel
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Airline Passenger Safety
Community and Consumer Liaison Division
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
Airline passengers who have inquiries or complaints regarding airplane safety should contact this office.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Air Travelers' Rights and Complaints
Consumer Affairs Division, I-25
Intergovernmental and Consumer Affairs
Governmental Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001 (202) 366-2220
If your problem cannot be resolved directly with the airline, contact this office for information on air travelers' rights and for assistance in resolving problems with airlines and charter flights. Complaints about delayed or canceled flights, reservations, lost baggage, smoking, refunds, and overbooking can also be handled here.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* AMTRAK Passenger Services
AMTRAK
60 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 906-2733
The Passenger Services Department handles all of the onboard service aspects of AMTRAK, including all of its employees across the country.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* AMTRAK Customer Relations
AMTRAK
Customer Relations
60 Massachusetts Ave. N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 906-2121
You may call or write the Customer Relations Office concerning any comments or problems with AMTRAK service. Please include your ticket receipt and dates of travel to help with the resolution of your problem.
Washington, DC 20590-0001 Recording: (800) 424-9393
This toll-free hotline is accessible in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Consumers may call to report automobile safety problems or to request information on recalls, defects, investigations, child safety seats, tires, drunk driving, crash test results, seat belts, air bags, odometer tampering, and other related topics. Staff will also make referrals to state and other agencies. Also ask about the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which provides comparable data on the frontal crashworthiness of selected new vehicles.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Charting a Course for International Tourism in the
Nineties
U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Room 1868
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4752
Charting a Course for International Tourism in the Nineties: A handbook for managers and executives dealing with international tourism as it relates to commercial and economic activity, political and foreign policy implications, socio-cultural and environmental aspects and implications through the year 2000. Available free from USTTA, Office of Research. (1990, 50 pages).
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Consumer Rights on Airlines
Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Washington DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Fly Rights is an easy-to-read booklet that explains the rights and responsibilities of air travellers. It is available at nominal cost from the GPO.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Handicapped Visitors
Office of Research
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1868
Washington DC 20230 (202) 482-4028
The United States Welcomes Handicapped Visitors is a publication designed to give advice and guidance to handicapped visitors wishing to travel to and within the United States. It explains Federal regulations and policies of the various modes of transportation, as well as offering information regarding destinations, resources, publications, organizations, and some practical advice. Contact this office for your free copy.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Multilingual Receptionists
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
Office for Tourism Marketing
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1860
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-0137
To ensure that international visitors enter the U.S. with minimal difficulty, USTTA sponsors a uniformed corps of multilingual receptionists at 12 gateway airports who provide interpreter and allied services required for U.S. entry formalities. International gateways offering this service include New York (Kennedy); Seattle; San Juan; Philadelphia; Miami; Boston; Los Angeles; Honolulu; Bangor; Atlanta; New Orleans and Baltimore-Washington International.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Rail Tickets or Travel Information
AMTRAK
60 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 1-800-USA-RAIL
For information regarding tickets or travel on AMTRAK, call 1-800-USA-RAIL. AMTRAK also publishes a travel planner which provides travel tips and services, as well as a listing AMTRAK's vacation packages.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Tourism in the U.S.A.
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
Office for Tourism Marketing
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 1860 (202) 482-4752
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-0137
Tourism USA is a book produced as an aid to communities interested in initiating or developing tourism as a part of their economic development plan, and has been revised and expanded to also include international marketing and visitor services for special populations. Statistical data has been revised to reflect the most current facts available. This publication covers guidelines for tourism development, including appraising tourism potential, planning for tourism, assessing product and market, marketing tourism, visitor services, and sources of assistance. The first book is free; additional copies are $5 each.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Tourism Offices
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
Office of Tourism Marketing
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1860
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4003
The following is a complete listing of addresses and phone numbers for all state and territorial tourism offices. Contact the office listed above for your free copy.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Tourism Revenue
Office for Tourism Marketing
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. And Constitution Ave. NW
Room 1860
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4003
This office's goal is to increase the U.S. share of international visitors. This is accomplished through several means, one of which is cooperative marketing and advertising overseas. This office often puts together special advertising sections designed for foreign countries. A free publication, Marketing U.S. Tourism Abroad: A Manual of Cooperative Marketing Programs In USTTA Markets, lists cooperative advertising opportunities, travel shows, seminars, and travel missions. The Manual includes costs, formats, and deadlines. This Office also assists State and local travel organizations, and private industry around issues such as marketing tourism and visitor services.
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Travel Industry Market Research
Office of Research
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1868
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4028
USTTA gathers, analyzes and published international travel statistics, which define the direction and impact of foreign trends, determine foreign market potential, and guide marketing efforts. USTTA's Inflight Survey gathers essential marketing information on international travelers to and within the United States, as well as Americans traveling abroad. Conducted with public and private sector tourism organizations and 35 major international air carriers, the Survey provides data on travel patterns and preference of foreign visitors. The Bibliography of Selected USTTA Research Publications and Marketing Manuals is available at no charge, and includes a description and ordering information for the following USTTA publications:
Recap of International Travel To and From the United States. Summarizes annual
developments in inbound/outbound tourism (free).
Summary and Analysis of International Travel to the United States. Provides
monthly foreign visitor arrival statistics by region and for 90 different countries. Tables include a variety of travel data (price varies depending on year).
Outlook for International Travel To and From the United States. Provides one-year
forecast of international travel to/from the U.S. (free).
Canadian Travel to the United States: 1988. Details Canadian tourism to the U.S.
(free).
Impact of Foreign Visitors' Spending on State Economies 1985-1986. (free)
In-Flight Survey of International Air Travelers. Overseas and Mexican Visitors to
the United States and (2) U.S. Travelers to Mexico and Overseas Countries. Provides survey data on travel characteristics and spending patterns of international air travelers to and from the U.S. Free inbound and outbound profile sheets are available, along with an informational brochure and order form (prices range from $100 to $1000).
Analysis of International Air Travel To and From the United States on
U.S./Foreign Flag Carriers (free).
Pleasure Travel Markets to North America. The studies of travel behavior provide
information on past travel characteristics, trip planning information, attitudes toward overseas travel, the image of the U.S., and travel market segments. An information packet and free Highlights publication for each years study is available (prices range from $25 to $1000).
Sectorial Analyses Reports on International Travel. Reports commissioned on four
key sectors of the travel industry: Lodging; Air Travel; Inter-City Bus; and Rental Car. The analyses look at the economic impact of international travel on each sector of the U.S. economy, as well as at other issues ($10 for each report).
USTTA Country Travel Market Surveys. Consumer Surveys of Eight Individual
Country Markets. Surveys of potential international travelers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Italy, Netherlands, and Mexico.
Marketing Tourism Abroad: USTTA's International Cooperative Marketing Manual.
Provides information concerning the cooperative marketing programs offered by USTTA (free).
Developing A U.S. Regional Approach for Promoting Travel from Foreign Markets.
Provides guidelines for developing regional organizational structures for planning and operating international tourism promotional programs ($25).
The United States Welcomes Handicapped Visitors- Designed to give advice and
guidance to handicapped visitors wishing to travel to and within the United States (free).
Domestic Tourism and Trends
* Traveling to the United States
Tourism Marketing
United States Travel and Tourism Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4003
Headquartered in Washington, DC, USTTA has six regional tourism offices in Toronto, Mexico City, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Frankfurt. These offices deal with foreign travel agents and tour operators and facilitate familiarization programs for foreign travel writers and tour operators seeking information on American travel destinations.
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State Travel Hotlines
If you are interested in travel related industries, planning a dramatic coast-to-coast sightseeing trip, or scouting out possible areas for relocation, your efforts can be made somewhat easier with the help of state offices of tourism. These offices will provide you with maps, brochures, and other valuable information. If you are planning to visit a particular city--say Sioux Falls--someone in the South Dakota state tourist office might send you a booklet of fascinating historical attractions in the areas. If you want to know where to find the hotels, motels or restaurants, cafes, diners, movie theaters, supermarkets, drug stores or churches, this is the place to start.
If you are interested in a specific activity, not just travel advice and information on tourist attractions, these offices can help you as well. Say, you want to pan for gold or visit an authentic western ghost town. By checking with the state tourism office you can get information on these sites, and perhaps also the name of a good book to prepare you for your visit. They might even be able to provide you with the name of a special guide or tour once you are in the area.
Other information from state tourism offices might include highway conditions, weather advice, local hotel/motel rates, and the best places to eat. In general, each state will provide information packages containing a travel guide, a calendar of events, state maps, and brochures from private, state, and regional tourist attractions.
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State Travel Hotlines
State Travel and Tourism Hotlines
Alabama
(205) 242-4169
Alaska
(907) 465-2012
American Samoa
(684) 633-1091-2-3
Arizona
(602) 542-4764
Arkansas
(501) 682-1088
California
(916) 322-2881
Colorado
(303) 592-5510
Connecticut
(203) 258-4286
Delaware
(800) 441-8846 (302) 739-5749
District of Columbia
(202) 789-7000
Florida
(904) 488-5607/9187
Georgia
(404) 656-3553
(671) 646-5278-79
Hawaii
(808) 586-2550
Idaho
(208) 334-2470
Illinois
(312) 814-4732
Indiana
(317) 232-8860
(515) 242-4705
Kansas
(913) 296-2009
Kentucky
(502) 564-4930
Louisiana
(504) 242-8110
Maine
(207) 289-5710
Marianas
(670) 234-8327
Maryland
(410) 333-6643
Massachusetts
(617) 727-3201
Michigan
(517) 373-0670
Minnesota
(612) 296-2755
Mississippi
(800) 647-2290 (601) 359-3297
Missouri
(314) 751-3051
Montana
(406) 444-2654
Nebraska
(402) 471-3794
Nevada
(702) 687-4322
New Hampshire
(603) 271-2665
New Jersey
(609) 292-6963
New Mexico
(800) 545-2040 (505) 827-7400
New York
(518) 474-4116
North Carolina
(919) 733-4171
North Dakota
(800) 437-2077 (701) 224-2525
(614) 466-8844
Oklahoma
(405) 521-3981
Oregon
(800) 547-7842 (503) 378-3451
Pennsylvania
(717) 787-5453
Puerto Rico
(809) 721-1576-2402
Rhode Island
(800) 556-2484 (401) 277-2601
South Carolina
(803) 734-0136
South Dakota
(800) 843-1930 (605) 773-3301
Tennessee
(615) 741-7225
Texas
(512) 462-9191
(801) 538-1030
Vermont
(802) 828-3236
Virginia
(804) 786-2051
Virgin Islands
(809) 774-8784
Washington
(206) 753-5600
West Virginia
(304) 348-2286/2200
Wisconsin
(608) 266-2345
Wyoming
(307) 777-7777
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General Sources
* See also Experts Chapter
* See also Information on People, Companies, and Mailing Lists Chapter
This section contains more information about those companies which offer investments rather than investments themselves. More information about specific investments can be found in the Information on People, Companies and Mailing Lists Chapter as well as the Experts Chapter. A great starting place for any information is the Consumer Information Hotline in this chapter's Banking section. Elsewhere in this chapter are answers to numerous other questions about financial institutions such as the viability of your savings and loan or guides to establishing a credit union. You'll also find the names and addresses of appropriate offices which can help you with such nightmares as lost government bonds or stolen government checks. And, what about that $20 bill that barely survived getting washed along with your pants? You probably can redeem the damaged money by sending it to the federal office identified in the Money section.
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* Credit Card and Computer Fraud
Fraud Division
Office of Investigations
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-6100
The fraudulent use of credit and debit cards is a federal violation. Investigations are conducted by the Secret Service, including stolen or lost credit cards, the misuse of credit card account numbers, automated teller machine fraud, telephone fraud involving long distance calls, and other types of access device fraud. Computer fraud is a recent concern of the Secret Service. New law enforcement techniques are being pioneered in an effort to identify computer criminals.
General Sources
* Credit Card Collections
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
Under the Credit Card Collection Network, Federal agencies are able to accept MasterCard and VISA from the public for payment of sales, services, fees, fines, and certain types of debts. By 1995, the annual volume via credit cards is expected to reach $150 billion.
General Sources
* Direct Deposit of Federal Payments
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6780
This system electronically deposits Federal payments into the beneficiary's checking or savings account. It does away with the costs associated with checks, reducing the cost to 6 cents versus 36 cents for check processing.
General Sources
* Electronic Benefit Services
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
The Financial Management Service is developing a coordinated government-wide plan to electronically deliver benefits to recipients, such as Social Security, welfare payments, and disability payments, through automated teller machines and point-of-sale terminals. The recipient will not need to have an account with the bank that operates the ATM or point-of-sale terminal.
General Sources
* Electronic Data Interchange
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations
Financial Management Service (FMS)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6780
The Financial Management Service is establishing an electronic funds transfer system, which would fully automate purchase, delivery, and payment cycles with agencies and businesses. As the Federal agencies expand, the number of automated trading partnerships would increase, and reductions in paperwork and delays in processing should significantly decrease.
General Sources
* Electronic Federal Tax Deposit System
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
Plans have been initiated by FMS for the design, development, and implementation of a new electronic-oriented system to replace the outmoded, paper-based, error-prone Federal Tax Deposit System. Employers would use this system to remit withholding and other payroll payments to the government.
General Sources
* Federal Reserve System Resource Materials
Publication Services
MS-138, Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3244
The free guide, Public Information Materials of the Federal Reserve System, describes publications and audiovisual materials available from the Federal Reserve System. It lists materials appropriate for students, consumer groups, economists, bankers, and the general public. Copies of the booklet may be obtained from any Federal Reserve Bank or from the office above.
General Sources
* Fedwire Deposit System
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
This system electronically processes 200,000 transactions and $90 billion in receipts annually, providing same-day information to the Treasury and the agencies about these deposits. Continuous access to the system is available through terminals linked to the computer.
General Sources
* Thrift Institutions Supervision
Office of Thrift Supervision
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1700 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20552 (202) 906-6677
OTS is the regulatory successor to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. It oversees the supervision of savings institutions by regulatory staff in its district offices. Regulations, directives, and policies are developed for the safe and sound operation of savings institutions and their compliance with federal law and regulations.
General Sources
Banking
* Automated Clearinghouse Returns Compliance
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6780
The Automated Clearinghouse program was developed to assure the return of Direct Deposit funds if they cannot be properly posted to the accounts of recipients by financial institutions. This could involve the funds of either the Federal Government and its agencies, or the public, depending on the Direct Deposit program being used.
Banking
* Bank Customer and Financial Industry Affairs
Customer and Industry Affairs
Comptroller of the Currency
U.S. Department of the Treasury
250 E. Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219 (202) 874-4930
Consumer banking groups and other industries involved in the financial market are assisted by this office. It acts as a liaison as well as a provider of technical expertise in an effort to inform these groups of OCC policies and to foster a working relationship.
Banking
* Bank Education Programs
Consumer Activities
Bank Supervision
Comptroller of the Currency
U.S. Department of the Treasury
250 E. Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219 (202) 874-4700
This office coordinates educational activities with banks, trade associations within the banking industry, and local consumer groups. Training professionals address issues relevant to the banking industry and OCC guidelines and assist in the development of compliance programs.
Banking
* Bank Examiners District Offices
Legislative and Public Affairs
Comptroller of the Currency
U.S. Department of the Treasury
250 E. Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219 (202) 874-5000
Northeastern District: 1114 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 3900, New York, NY 10036; (212) 819-9860
Southeastern: 245 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis One Tower, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 659-8855
Central: 440 S. LaSalle St., One Financial Place, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60605; (312) 663-8000
Midwestern: 2345 Grand Ave., Suite 700, Kansas City, MO 64108; (816) 556-1800
Southwestern: 1600 Lincoln Plaza, 500 N. Akard, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75201-3394; (214) 720-0656
Western: 50 Fremont St., Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 545-5900
Banking
* Bank Holding Companies
Division of Bank Supervision and Regulation
Federal Reserve System
Room 3172 , MS-174
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-2638
Bank holding companies must register with and report to the Federal Reserve System. A registered bank holding company must obtain the approval of the Board of Governors before acquiring more than 5% of the shares of either additional banks or permissible nonbanking companies. For more information on bank holding companies, contact this office.
Banking
* Banking Industry Research
Division of Research and Statistics
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room 2024I
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-3741
The FDIC continually researches and monitors trends in the economy and banking industry. Existing and proposed legislation is studied, as are banking reforms and the effect of interest and inflation rates.
Banking
* Banking Law Library
Federal Reserve System (FRS)
Room B1066
20th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3284
For information on specific banking laws, contact the FRS Banking Law Library.
Banking
* Bank Liquidation
Division of Liquidation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
1776 F St., NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-7825
This office oversees the liquidation of failed banks which are insured by the FDIC, and cases are documented and maintained on file. For more information on accessing these files, contact this office.
Banking
* Bank Mergers
Division of Bank Supervision and Regulation
Federal Reserve System
Room 3172, MS-174
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-2638
The Federal Reserve Board must give prior approval to all proposed bank mergers between insured state-chartered member banks. Contact this office for more information on bank mergers.
Banking
* Banks in Developing Countries
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
for International Affairs
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International
Development and Debt Policy
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 3221
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 566-8243
This office assists in the development and operation of multinational banks in developing countries. These include the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and the African Development Bank.
Banking
* Bank Supervision and Regulation
Federal Reserve System
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-2773
The Federal Reserve Board (FRS) supervises and regulates member banks and holding companies. Under the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980, the FRS sets reserve requirements for, and provides services to, all U.S. depository institutions, not just to national banks and state-chartered member banks. The Board authorizes the acquisition of banks and closely related nonbanking activities by bank holding companies and other changes of control and mergers of banks and bank holding companies. Its responsibilities extend to many foreign activities of U.S. banking institutions and to foreign banking organizations operating in this country.
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Banking
* Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-2773
The responsibilities of the Board of Governors include supervising state member banks and all bank holding companies, overseeing Reserve Bank activities, writing consumer credit regulations, approving changes in the discount rate, setting reserve requirements, and establishing margin requirements. The seven members of the Board are appointed for 14-year terms by the U.S. President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Banking
* Call Reports
Financial Disclosure Group
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-518
Washington, DC 20429 (800) 843-1669
Prepared quarterly by all FDIC-insured banks and mutual savings banks, Report of Condition and Income Statements of Banks, or Call Reports, include balance sheets, income statements, and supporting statements. Banks can call the toll-free number listed above for assistance in filling out Call Reports. When requesting a previously filed call report (currently available from March 1984 to June 1989), include the name of the bank and the quarter desired. Send requests to this office.
Banking
* Community Reinvestment
Fair Lending Analyst
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-130
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-3535
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 empowers the FDIC to monitor FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks to make sure that the banks are meeting the credit needs of the communities they serve, including low- and middle-income areas. Questions regarding community reinvestment should be directed to the nearest FDIC regional office or to the Fair Lending Analyst at the above office.
Banking
* Compliance Information
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-130
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6777
For information regarding FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks complying with consumer laws and the Truth-in-Lending Act, contact any FDIC-insured bank, FDIC regional office, or the office above.
Banking
* Consumer Information
Office of Consumer Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-130 (202) 898-6777
Washington, DC 20429 (800) 424-5488
This office answers questions and addresses complaints regarding FDIC-insured banks. A computerized system helps track complaints from their initial filing to their resolution. A follow-up complaint satisfaction survey is also conducted periodically. Banking questions may be directed to the nearest regional FDIC office, or call the FDIC's toll-free customer service hotline between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Banking
* Comptroller of the Currency Publications
Information Office
Comptroller of the Currency
U.S. Department of the Treasury
250 E. Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219 (202) 874-5000
The Comptroller of the Currency's Information Office requires that all requests for a publications listing or other information be in writing to the Washington address above. All publications must be ordered from the Washington address, (202) 874-4960. Selected publications include the following:
Comptroller's Manual for Corporate Activities. This book makes available, in one place, OCC policies and procedures for processing applications for forming a new national bank. The manual can also be used by other institutions entering the national banking system, and by existing national banks expanding and restructuring. ($90)
Comptroller's Manual for National Banks. This looseleaf legal reference contains laws applicable to national banks with sections dealing with regulations and interpretive rulings issued by the OCC. ($50)
Comptroller's Manual for Consumer Examinations. This looseleaf publication is intended to assist the examiner in understanding consumer laws and regulations pertinent to national bank examinations. Examination procedures are also included. ($90)
Comptroller's Handbook for National Bank Examiners. Policies and procedures for the commercial examination of national banks are included in this looseleaf publication. ($90)
Comptroller's Handbook for Five Fiduciary. Policies and procedures are outlined for the examination of fiduciary activities of national banks. The handbook also assists the examiner in the preparation of examination reports of national bank trust departments, subsidiaries, and affiliates of national banks and their holding companies engaging in fiduciary activities. ($25)
Comptroller's Handbook for Compliance. Written for compliance examinations, this handbook is intended for use by examiners as a supervisory tool in performing compliance examinations, and by bankers as a self-assessment tool for analyzing bank compliance systems. ($25)
Fair Housing Home Loan Data System. This booklet is published for mortgage lending departments and officials of national banks, containing the final regulation for the system, instruction forms, and examples. ($1.50)
The Director's Book. Provides guidance to directors of national banks, outlining the responsibilities of the board, highlighting areas of particular concern, and addressing in broad terms the duties and liabilities of the individual director. ($10)
Banking Bulletins and Circulars. Circulars provide information of continuing concern to national banks regarding OCC or OCC-supported policies and guidelines. Bulletins inform readers of pending regulation changes and other general information. ($25 each)
Microcomputer Applications for Consumer Activities. A guide to calculating Annual Percentage Rates. The package includes instructions and a 5 1/4" diskette (MS-DOS) for use in IBM-compatible microcomputers. ($20)
Interpretations. This subscription provides legal staff interpretations, trust interpretive letters, and investment securities letters. This monthly package represents the informal views of the Comptroller's staff concerning the applications of banking law to contemplated activities or transactions. ($125)
Weekly Bulletin. Contains all corporate decisions made by the Comptroller's office nationwide each week. Applications, approvals or denials, and consummations are noted for new banks, mergers, consolidations, and purchases and assumptions that result in national banks. This publication also carries branch and title changes, changes in controlling ownership, and other corporate changes for national banks. ($250)
Quarterly Journal. Serves as a journal of record for the most significant actions and policies of the OCC. It is published in March, June, September, and December. The journal includes policy statements, decisions on banking structure, selected speeches, testimony, material released in the interpretive letter series, summaries of enforcement actions, statistical data, and other information of interest to the administration of national banks. ($60 annually or $15 per single copy)
Banking
* Deposit Data
Financial Disclosure Group
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room F-518
Washington, DC 20429 (800) 843-1669
Summary of Deposits is an survey conducted among all FDIC-insured banks every June 30, the results of which are published annually. The Annual Report of Trust Assets, a similar survey, is conducted every December 31, among all financial institutions with trust departments. Computer printouts of both surveys are available for all banking offices within a given county, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), or state. Magnetic tapes of Summary of Deposit data and the Annual Report of Trust Assets data for all U.S. banks for a given year are available for $75 each. Requests for computer printouts and magnetic tapes are handled by this office, which offers a toll-free number for customer assistance.
Banking
* Enforcement and Supervision
Office of Supervision and Applications
Division of Bank Supervision
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room 5025
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6915
This office monitors insured banks for compliance with FDIC regulations and has authority to approve bank applications for deposit insurance and branch formation. This office also initiates cease-and-desist orders against insured banks in the event they fail to correct violations of laws, regulations, or agreements with the FDIC.
Banking
* Farm Credit Publications
Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
Farm Credit Administration
1501 Farm Credit Drive
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 883-4056
Information on obtaining publications and documents can be obtained from the office above. Some of the documents available include the following:
New releases issued since January 1, 1990
Biographies of Farm Credit Administration officials
Speeches by FCA officials
FCA Handbook - Statutes and Regulations (Set fee charged)
FCA Examination Manual (Set fee Charged)
FCA Bulletin (Published 10 days after FCA Board meetings; 10 per year)
FCA Orders
FCA Organization Chart
FCA Board Policies
FCA Annual Report
Banking
* Farm Credit System
Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
Farm Credit Administration
1501 Farm Credit Drive
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 883-4056
The Farm Credit System is a network of farmer-owned lending institutions and specialized service organizations. More than 70 years ago Congress created the System to provide American agriculture with a dependable source of credit at competitive rates. Today the System provides about one-third of the total credit used by America's farmers, ranchers, and their cooperatives. The Farm Credit System 1989 Information Guide, which provides information on the Farm Credit System, including a list of the System's banks, is available free from the office above.
Banking
* Federal Cash Concentration System
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service (FMS)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
CASH-LINK is FMS's effort to transform the Government's worldwide banking and cash operations. Through the resources of the banking community, the new system will electronically capture and report activity for government-wide collections. The new system will encompass seven collection systems: Treasury General Account Cash Concentration System; Financial Management Service Lockbox Network; Credit Card Collection Network; Fedwire Deposit System; Federal Reserve System; Farmers Home Administration Cash Concentration System; and Commodity Credit Corporation Cash Concentration System.
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Banking
* Federal Information Change Notification
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6740
This is an automated procedure that financial institutions can use to notify Federal agencies that an error or change has occurred in the depositor's account number, the routing/transit number of the financial institution (small numbers on the bottom of checks), or the type of account (checking or savings) of an Automated Clearinghouse Payment.
Banking
* Federal Lockbox Network
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6740
The above offices oversee the Lockbox Network which consists of seven banks in nine cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis. Lockboxes, actually post office boxes, are used to collect and deposit mailed payments. More than 363 agency accounts are involved, and $95 billion is collected and processed annually. All 10 Internal Revenue Service centers utilized the lockbox network in 1989.
Banking
* Federal Reserve Banks and Treasury Servicing Offices
This is a list of every Treasury Direct servicing office in the U.S. Contact the servicing office closest to you to make transactions on your account, or to receive information about your Treasury security investments.
Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta, 104 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 521-8657 (Recording)/(404) 521-8653
Federal Reserve Bank Baltimore, 502 S. Sharp St., P.O. Box 1378, Baltimore, MD 21203; (301) 576-3300
Federal Reserve Bank Birmingham, 1801 Fifth Ave., N., P.O. Box 830447, Birmingham, AL 35283; (205) 731-8500, Ext. 215 (Recording)/(205) 731-8702 (Ext 264)
Federal Reserve Bank Boston, 600 Atlantic Ave., P.O. Box 2076, Boston, MA 02106; (617) 973-3805 (Recording)/(617) 973-3810
Federal Reserve Bank Buffalo, 160 Delaware Ave., P.O. Box 961, Buffalo, NY 14240-0961; (716) 849-5046 (Recording)/(716) 849-5000
Federal Reserve Bank Charlotte, 530 E. Tryon St., P.O. Box 30248, Charlotte, NC 28202; (704) 358-2100
Federal Reserve Bank Chicago, 230 South LaSalle St., P.O. Box 834, Chicago, IL 60690; (312) 786-1110 (Recording)/(312) 322-5369
Federal Reserve Bank Cincinnati, 150 East Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 or P.O. Box 999, Cincinnati, OH 45201; (513) 721-4787, Ext. 334
Federal Reserve Bank Cleveland, 1455 East Sixth St., P.O. Box 6387, Cleveland, OH 44101; (216) 579-2490
Federal Reserve Bank Dallas, 400 South Akard St., Dallas, TX 75222; (214) 651-6362
Federal Reserve Bank Denver, 1020 16th St., P.O. Box 5228, Terminal Annex, Denver, CO 80217; (303) 572-2475 (Recording)/(303) 572-2470
Federal Reserve Bank Detroit, 160 W. Fort St., P.O. Box 1059, Detroit, MI 48231; (313) 964-6153 (Recording)/(313) 964-6157
Federal Reserve Bank Houston, 1701 San Jacinto St., P.O. Box 2578, Houston, TX 77002; (713) 659-4433
Federal Reserve Bank Jacksonville, 800 West Water St., P.O. Box 2499, Jacksonville, FL 32231-2499; (904) 632-1179
Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City, 925 Grand Ave., P.O. Box 440, Kansas City, MO 64198; (816) 881-2767 (Recording)/(816) 881-2409
Federal Reserve Bank Little Rock, 325 West Capitol Ave., P.O. Box 1261, Little Rock, AR 72203; (501) 324-8275
Federal Reserve Bank Los Angeles, 950 S. Grand Ave., P.O. Box 2077, Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, CA 90051; (213) 624-7398
Federal Reserve Bank Louisville, 410 South Fifth St., P.O. Box 32710, Louisville, KY 40232; (502) 568-9232 (Recording)/(502) 568-9236
Federal Reserve Bank Memphis, 200 N. Main St., P.O. Box 407, Memphis, TN 38101; (901) 523-7171 Ext. 225 or 641
Federal Reserve Bank Miami, 9100 NW Thirty-Sixth St., P.O. Box 520847, Miami, FL 33152; (305) 593-9923 (Recording)/(305) 591-2065
Federal Reserve Bank Minneapolis, 250 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55480; (612) 340-2075
Federal Reserve Bank Nashville, 301 Eighth Ave., N., Nashville, TN 37203; (615) 251-7100
Federal Reserve Bank New Orleans, 525 St. Charles Ave., P.O. Box 61630, New Orleans, LA 70161; (504) 593-3290 (Recording)/(504) 593-3200
Federal Reserve Bank New York, 33 Liberty St., Federal Reserve P.O. Station, New York, NY 10045; (212) 720-5823 (Recording)/(212) 720-6619
Federal Reserve Bank Oklahoma City, 226 Dean A. McGee Ave., P.O. Box 25129, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; (405) 270-8660 (Recording)/(405) 270-8652
Federal Reserve Bank Omaha, 2201 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102; (402) 221-5638 (Recording)/(402) 221-5633
Federal Reserve Bank Philadelphia, 100 N. 6th Street, P.O. Box 90, Philadelphia, PA 19105; (215) 574-6580 (Recording)/(215) 574-6680
Federal Reserve Bank Pittsburgh, 717 Grant St., P.O. Box 867, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0867; (412) 261-7988 (Recording)/(412) 261-7863
Federal Reserve Bank Portland, 915 SW Stark St., P.O. Box 3436, Portland, OR 97208; (503) 221-5931 (Recording)/(503) 221-5932
Federal Reserve Bank Richmond, 701 East Byrd St., P.O. Box 27622, Richmond, VA 23261; (804) 697-8000
Federal Reserve Bank Salt Lake City, 120 South State St.,P.O. Box 30780, Salt Lake City, UT 84130; (801) 322-7911 (Recording); (801) 355-3131
Federal Reserve Bank San Antonio, 126 E. Nueva St.,P.O. Box 1471, San Antonio, TX 78295, (512) 224-2141, Ext. 311 (Recording)/(512) 224-2141 ext. 303 or 305
Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco, 101 Market St., P.O. Box 7702, San Francisco, CA 94120; (415) 882-9798 (Recording)/ (415) 974-2330
Federal Reserve Bank Seattle, 1015 Second Ave., P.O. Box 3567, Terminal Annex, Seattle, WA 98124; (206) 343-3615 (Recording)/(206) 343-3600
Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis, 411 Locust St., P.O. Box 14915, St. Louis, MO 63178; (314) 444-8602 (Recording)/(314) 444-8665
Banking
* FDIC Publications
Office of Corporate Communications
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th St., NW, Room 7118
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6996
This office distributes the following free publications:
Annual Report. Summarizes the FDIC's operations, regulatory activities, and financial statements. Also included are statistical tables summarizing FDIC assistance to problem and failed banks.
Data Book. This six-volume set contains deposit information for all commercial and mutual savings banks, including U.S.-based branches of foreign banks. Each volume focuses on a different geographic area and includes a national summary with tables on bank structure, class, and size.
Merger Decisions. An annual summary of the FDIC's approvals and denials of bank mergers.
Statistics on Banking. This annual report details bank statistical data, including the total number of banks and branches, and information on incomes, assets, and liabilities of insured banks.
Symbol of Confidence. Provides an overview of the FDIC's history, responsibilities, and operations.
Trust Assets of Financial Institutions. Summarizes trust department data collected from all insured commercial banks. Data is presented by type of account, asset distribution, and size of account.
Your Insured Deposit. Provides examples of the FDIC's insurance coverage for common types of bank accounts.
Banking
* International Banking
Analysis Section
Division of Bank Supervision
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room 5053
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6821
FDIC-insured banks must first obtain FDIC approval before they establish, operate, or relocate a branch in a foreign country. FDIC approval is also needed before these banks acquire any ownership interest in a foreign bank. Insured branches of foreign banks located in the U.S. are also monitored by the FDIC. For more information, contact the nearest regional FDIC office or the office above.
Banking
* International Finance
Office of Development Finance
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 2529
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-9426
As the liaison with multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and InterAmerican Bank, this office works on such development issues as coordinating official U.S. Government assistance to promote economic security in developing countries. This office also coordinates with the Export-Import Bank on trade issues.
Banking
* Law, Regulations, and Related Acts
Office of Corporate Communications
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room 7118
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6996
FDIC Law, Regulations, and Related Acts is a three-volume, loose-leaf bound publication containing the FDI Act, FDIC rules and regulations, advisory opinions, pertinent statutes, and consumer protection material, among other information. Revisions and updates are published bimonthly. For $225 subscribers receive the three-volume set and updates through December of that year, and they are billed $225 each December to renew the update service.
Banking
* Legislation on Financial Institutions
Office of Financial Institutions
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
for Domestic Finance
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 566-2103
Policy and legislation on the development and administration of banks and other financial institutions is handled by this office. A recent effort involved the study of the ailing thrift institutions, resulting in the formation of the Office of Thrift Supervision.
Banking
* Liquidation Litigation
Office of Corporate Communications
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th St., NW, Room 7118
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6996
This office oversees liquidation litigation among FDIC-insured banks, as well as liquidation and insurance activities for the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC). Outside counsel is hired to help litigate an estimated 40,000 cases annually. Contact this office for more information on liquidation litigation issues.
Banking
* Office of Thrift Supervision District Offices
One Financial Ct., Boston, MA 02111 or P.O. Box 9106 GMF, Boston, MA
02205-9106; (617) 542-0150
One World Trade Center, FL 103, New York, NY 10048; (212) 912-4600
One Riverfront Center, 20 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4893;
(412) 288-3400
P.O. Box 105217, Atlanta, GA 30348-5217; (404) 888-0771
P.O. Box 7165, San Francisco, CA 94120; (415) 616-1500
1501 Fourth Ave., FL 19, Seattle, WA 98101-1693; (206) 340-2300
Banking
* Office of Thrift Supervision Publications
Office of Thrift Supervision
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1700 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20552 (202) 906-6682
Thrift Activities Regulatory Handbook. Addresses all of the major areas of concern to examiners and supervisors regarding the safety and soundness of regulated institutions. (Price: $50 - members; $75 - non-members)
Compliance Activities Regulatory Handbook. Addresses compliance examination matters related to consumer protection laws and regulations, such as the Truth in Lending Act, and those related to the public interest, such as the Community Reinvestment and Bank Secrecy Acts. (Price: $25 - members; $25 - non-members)
Service Corporations Regulatory Handbook. Addresses issues that primarily arise in dealing with service corporations and discusses relationships between those entities and the parent thrift. (Price: $50 - members; $75 - non-members)
Holding Companies Regulatory Handbook. Addresses areas of particular interest when reviewing holding company operations. (Price: $50 - members; $75 - non-members)
Trust Activities Regulatory Handbook. Designed to assist in the examination of those thrift institutions and their subsidiaries that engage in trust activities. (Price: $50 - members; $75 - non-members)
Application Processing Regulatory Handbook. Contains guidance on how to process and analyze thrift and holding company applications. (Price: $50 - members; $75 - non-members)
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) EDP Handbook. This handbook is published by the FFIEC and is currently used by all financial regulatory agencies as a guide for conducting EDP examinations. (Price: $75)
Membership Directory of Institutions. Published during the first quarter of each year, this free directory lists all savings institutions insured by the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as well as those institutions that are members of the Federal Home Finance Board but are not federally insured. For a copy, call (202) 898-8909.
Compliance: A Self-Assessment Guide. This guide will help thrift institutions develop or improve internal policies and programs to ensure compliance with consumer and public interest laws. ($20)
CEBA Guide: Questions and Answers. The questions answered in this guide are those most commonly asked by examination and supervisory staff during the Comprehensive Equality Banking Act of 1987 (CEBA) training programs. ($3)
Bulletin Subscription Series. Thrift Bulletins provide national guidance to alert regulated institutions to practices or events of concern to the thrift industry. The annual subscription price is $175.
Banking
* Problem Banks
Office of Corporate Communications
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th St., NW, Room 7118
Washington, DC 20429 (202) 898-6996
The FDIC uses the Uniform Interagency Bank Rating System to evaluate a bank's performance with respect to capital adequacy, asset quality, management/administration, earnings, and liquidity (known by the acronym CAMEL). Banks are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating a very sound banking institution. Banks with ratings of 4 or 5 are considered to be problem banks, possibly requiring FDIC intervention and payoff. Individual bank ratings are not available to the public. Contact this office for more information about the rating system.
Banking
* Registration and Reporting
Public Files Registration and Disclosure
1776 F. St., Room 250
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 898-8909
The FDIC enforces the registration and reporting provisions of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act among FDIC-insured, nonmember banks. Banks with assets totalling more than $1 million and 500 or more security holders are required to file an initial registration statement which summarizes the bank's history, business operations, and overall financial condition. These banks are also required to file periodic reports which include Reports of Condition and Income Statements. The registration statements and periodic reports are filed and maintained in this office.
Banking
Money
* Congressional Coins
Customer Service Center
U.S. Mint
U.S. Department of the Treasury
10001 Aerospace Dr.
Lanham, MD 20706 (301) 436-7400
The following Congressional coins can be purchased from the U.S. Mint:
Gold Five Dollar Congressional Coin. Features a rendition of the U.S. Capitol Dome and the spread eagle design from the Old Senate Chamber. Available as a proof for $215 and uncirculated for $200.
Olympics Half Dollar Coins. $9.50 and $7.50.
U.S. Mint proof coin sets and uncirculated sets can also be purchased. Contact this Center for more information.
Money
* Counterfeit and Forgery Statistics
Public Affairs
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-5708
A statistical summary of activity within the Secret Service investigative area is available, including information on counterfeiting, check forgery, bond forgery, fraud, protective intelligence, and other criminal and noncriminal acts. Data includes investigative activity by fiscal year; counterfeiting trends of notes and coins; trends of counterfeit plant operations, including the production of counterfeit notes, office machine copies, food coupons, false IDs, and domestic and foreign currency; counterfeit notes received by major city and dollar amount; arrests; and forged checks and bonds received.
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Money
* Counterfeiting Investigations
Counterfeit Division
Office of Investigations
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-5756
Information may be obtained concerning facts about paper currency and recognizing counterfeit bills and coins. Guidelines are also available on what to do when you receive a counterfeit bill. For additional information, contact Public Affairs at (202) 435-5708.
Money
* Counterfeit Money and Forged Checks
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Know Your Money describes and illustrates ways to recognize counterfeit bills and forged U.S. government checks. Price $1.75; order number S/N 048-006-00010-8.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing designs, engraves, and prints United States paper currency; United States postage and revenue stamps; and miscellaneous engraved items for approximately 75 departments and independent agencies of the Federal Government. White house invitations, commissions, diplomas, certificates, identification cards, and liquor strip stamps are some of the approximately 700 miscellaneous products printed by the Bureau.
Money
* Daily Treasury Statement
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Published daily except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the subscription service, Daily Treasury Statement, outlines the cash and debt operations of the United States Treasury. The annual price is $204. (S/N 748-003-00000-2)
Money
* Damaged Money Redemption
Office of Currency Standards
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Room 344A, BEPA
P.O. Box 37048
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 874-2194
All mutilated currency may be sent to the above address where trained personnel will determine if it can be exchanged at face value. All final decisions for redemption of this currency are made by the Treasurer of the United States. Currency should be sent by registered mail to the P.O. box address above.
Money
* Federal Check Cashing Period
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Headquarters Operations
Financial Information
U.S. Department of the Treasury
3700 East West Highway, Room 509 A
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (202) 874-8800
Effective October 1, 1989, all Treasury checks must be cashed or deposited within 12 months of issuance for payment to be valid. If this time lapses, the holder of the check must contact the agency from where the check was drawn and ask to have another check issued. Entitlement of the funds never ceases. This program within the FMS is called Limited Payability.
Money
* Federal Collections
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Federal Finance
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW, Room 504
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6720
The Financial Management Service (FMS) is responsible for the largest collection system in the world--approximately $1 trillion annually. These collections include tax deposits, custom duties, loan repayments, fines, services, and proceeds from leases. FMS provides transaction processing to Federal agencies, manages the systems by which Government collections are made, and sets policy for the use of the collection systems.
Money
* Federal Open Market Committee
Division of Monetary Affairs
Federal Reserve System, Room B3022
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3761
The Federal Open Market Committee exercises broad control over the growth of the nation's money supply and is in charge of the System's operations in both domestic securities markets and in foreign exchange markets. The Committee is composed of the seven members of the Board of Governors and five Reserve Bank presidents, including the president of the New York Reserve Bank, which conducts foreign and domestic operations for the Committee. For information on the nation's money supply and securities markets, contact this office.
Money
* Federal Payments
Office of the Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations
Financial Management Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
401 14th St., SW
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 874-6740
The issuance of payments is a central financial operation of the Financial Management Service. The Service disburses approximately 800 million payments annually, and issues payments for virtually all Federal civilian agencies, or approximately 85 percent of total Government payments. Payments are issued from seven Regional Financial Center locations on the basis of payment vouchers certified by Federal agencies.
Money
* Forgery Investigations
Forgery Division
Office of Investigations
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-5708
Since there are more than 800 million U.S. Government checks issued each year, they are attractive to criminals who specialize in stealing and forging them. Retail merchants often unknowingly aid the forger by failing to request proper identification. For additional information on precautions to take, contact Public Affairs at (202) 435-5708.
Money
* Gold and Silver Bullion Coins
Public Information Office
U.S. Mint
U.S. Department of the Treasury
633-3rd St., NW
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 874-6450
The American Eagle Gold and Silver Bullion Coins are being minted to purchase as investments. The gold coins are available in one ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce and tenth-ounce weights. The silver coins are minted only in the one ounce size. To determine their worth, simply check listings in your daily newspaper. The coins may be purchased from various brokerage companies, participating banks, coin dealers, and precious metal dealers. To obtain a listing of sales locations in your area, contact the office above.
Money
* Lost Government Checks
Office of the Assistant Commissioner
Headquarters Operations
Financial Information
U.S. Department of the Treasury
3700 East West Highway (202) 874-8800
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-6349
To make a claim against Treasury for a lost check or one you believe has been cashed with a forged endorsement, you first must contact the agency that issued the check and obtain a copy of it along with a claim form. The agency will then contact Treasury to handle your claim. The office above ultimately handles the claim, but requests that it be contacted only when all else fails.
Money
* Monetary Policy
Division of Monetary Affairs
Federal Reserve System (FRS)
Room B3022
20th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3761
This FRS division analyzes issues in monetary policy, including open market operations, member bank discount borrowing at Federal Reserve Banks, and changes in reserve requirements.
Money
* The Center for Applied Financial Management
1411 K Street
Washington, DC 20227 (202) 376-1300
This center is part of the Financial Management Service (FMS). The center provides specialized financial training to federal financial and non-financial staffs and industry partners through on-site training courses, seminars, conferences and carefully designed on the job training. This training is designed to teach the use of current and future financial management tools, techniques and policies to improve financial management government-wide.
Money
Credit Unions
* CAMEL Rating System
Office of Examination and Insurance
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW, Room 6601C
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9640
Assigned following an examination of a credit union's safety and soundness, a CAMEL rating is a reliable indicator of future success or failure. The CAMEL rating looks at the key areas of a credit union's operations--capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, and liquidity. Ratings range from Code 1, which is good, to Code 5, which is poor. For more information, contact the Office of Examination and Insurance.
Credit Unions
* Central Liquidity Facility
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
1776 G St., NW, Room 818
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9600
The Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) is a mixed-ownership government corporation governed by the NCUA Board. CLF is a central source of short-term funds for the credit union system. It has a loan portfolio of $120.4 million and provides lines of credit totalling $13.5 million. To become a CLF member, a credit union or its designated agent must purchase stocks equal to one-half of one percent of the credit union's unimpaired capital and surplus.
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Credit Unions
* Chartering
Department of Insurance
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
1776 G St., NW, Room 6601C
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9640
The NCUA Board grants Federal Credit Union charters to groups sharing a common bond of occupation or association, or to groups within a well-defined neighborhood, community, or rural district. A preliminary investigation is made to determine if certain minimum standards are met before granting a federal charter. Call or write to the office listed above for more information on the chartering process.
Credit Unions
* Consumer Complaints
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9650
The Administration investigates the complaints of members who are unable to resolve problems with their federal credit union where these problems relate to a possible violation of the Federal Credit Union Act or to consumer protection regulations. Complaints should be sent directly to the appropriate office.
Credit Unions
* Credit Union Information
Public Information
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9650
Several publications are available to assist you in starting a federal credit union. Chartering and Organizing of Federal Credit Unions provides basic information about credit unions and their membership policies. The Federal Credit Union Handbook is intended to assist the board of directors in conducting the credit union's affairs. Contact the regional NCUA office near you for further information.
Credit Unions
* Credit Union Supervision
Department of Supervision
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW, Room 6611
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9640
Supervisory activities are carried out through annual examiner contacts and through periodic policy and regulatory releases from the Administration. The Administration also maintains a warning system designed to identify emerging problems as well as to monitor operations between examinations.
Credit Unions
* Examiner Training Programs
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9600
This office offers classroom, as well as on-the-job training for new examiners, and offers technical seminars for senior examiners. These seminars cover such topics as consumer lending, investments, and dealing with problem case credit unions. The training programs are open to state supervisory personnel without charge.
Credit Unions
* Liquidation
Office and Examination
Department of Insurance
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW, Room 6601C
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9640
Liquidation of federal credit unions is conducted according to the manual Voluntary Liquidation Procedure for Insured Federal Credit Unions. The major responsibility of the board is to conduct the liquidations in such a manner that the interest of the members, the insurance fund, and the creditors of the credit union are safeguarded. For information regarding liquidations, contact the Department of Insurance.
Credit Unions
* Financial Performance Report
Public Information
National Credit Union Administration
1776 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9650
The Financial Performance Report (FRP), an analytical tool created for management and supervisory purposes, is designed to provide a long-term picture of the financial trends and operating results of the credit union. The FPR is updated twice a year, with the December FPR providing percentile rankings that show where the credit union stands in relation to all other credit unions in key areas of financial performance. This publication breaks down the FPR and explains what each category means. A member has the right to inspect a federal credit union's books and records, including the board of directors' minutes.
Credit Unions
* Insured Funds
Department of Insurance
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
1776 G St., NW, Room 6601C
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9640
Share insurance is mandatory for federal credit unions and for state-chartered credit unions in many states, while optional for other state-chartered credit unions that meet NCUA standards. Credit union members' accounts are insured up to $100,000. The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) requires each insured credit union to place and maintain a one-percent deposit of its insured savings with the NCUSIF. The publication, Your Insured Funds, offers further explanation concerning insurance.
Credit Unions
* Listing of Federal Credit Unions
Freedom of Information Officer
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
1776 G St., NW, Room 7355
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9700
A master list of the names and addresses of all federally insured credit unions is available for public inspection in the Washington and regional offices. Copies of the list may be obtained at a nominal cost by writing to the Freedom of Information Officer. You may also receive a free list of NCUA regional offices.
Credit Unions
* Publications
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
1776 G St., NW, Room 7261
Washington, DC 20456 (202) 682-9700
A listing of NCUA publications is available from the Administrative office. These publications include the annual report, the credit union directory, as well as technical reports, such as Chartering and Organizing of a Federal Credit Union. There is a nominal charge for each publication.
Credit Unions
Stocks and Bonds
* Accounting
Office of the Chief Accountant
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2050
The SEC's Chief Accountant consults with representatives of the accounting profession and other standard-setting bodies that promote new or revised accounting and auditing standards. One of the Securities and Exchange Commission's major objectives is to improve accounting and auditing standards and to maintain high standards of professional conduct by the independent accountants. This office also drafts rules and regulations that dictate the requirements for financial statements, and rules which require that accountants examining financial statements filed with the SEC be independent of their clients. For more information accounting procedures, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* American Depository Receipts
Office of International Corporate Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3246
U.S. investors who are interested in foreign securities may purchase American Depository Receipts. These are negotiable receipts, registered in the name of a U.S. citizen, which represent a specific number of shares of a foreign corporation. For more information about American Depository Receipts, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Annual Reports to Shareholders
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
Although not a required SEC filing, the Annual Report to Shareholders is the main document most public companies use to give information about corporations to shareholders. It is usually a state-of-the-company report which includes an opening letter from the Chief Executive Officer, financial data, results of continuing operations, market segment information, new product plans, subsidiary activities and research and development activities on future programs. Some filings are available in printed form, but all are available on microfiche.
Stocks and Bonds
* Annual (10-K) Reports: Investment Information
Public Reference Room
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
Many companies whose stock is traded over the counter or on a stock exchange must file "full disclosure" reports on a regular basis with the SEC. The annual report, or Form 10-K, is the most comprehensive of these. It describes and contains statistical information on the company's business operations, properties, parents, and subsidiaries; its management, including their salaries and their security ownership in the company; any matters which have been submitted to a vote of shareholders; and significant legal proceedings which involve the company. Form 10-K also contains the audited financial statements of the company, including a balance sheet, an income statement, and a statement of where funds come from and how they are used. The public may obtain copies for a small fee by visiting or writing the office above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Arbitration Procedures
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
Arbitration Procedures is a free publication available from this office which discusses procedures for disputes with brokerage firms involving financial claims.
Stocks and Bonds
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* Broker/Dealer Registration
Registration
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3900
The registration of brokers and dealers who solicit and execute securities transactions is an important part of the work of the SEC. Broker-dealers must abide by the securities laws, the rules of the self-regulatory organization of which they are members, and SEC rules. Registrations must be kept up to date and must reflect any changes in financial conditions over time. The registration form shows: form of organization; if it is a corporation, the date and state of incorporation, and class of equity security; if it is a sole proprietorship, the person's residence and Social Security number; if it is a successor to a previous broker or dealer, the SEC file number of the predecessor; persons with controlling interests; how the business is financed; the firm's or person's standing with the SEC and other regulatory agencies, including disclosure of having made false statements to the SEC in the past, been convicted in the last 10 years of a related felony, been prohibited in the last 10 years from financial activities, aided anyone in violating related laws or rules, been barred or suspended as a broker-dealer, been the subject of a cease and desist order, been associated with a similar firm that went bankrupt, information about the person or business that maintains the applicant's records and holds funds of the applicant or its customers; details about companies which control or are controlled by the applicant; whether the applicant is an investment adviser; types of business done (such as floor activity, underwriting or mutual fund retailing); descriptions of any nonsecurity business; and information about principals, including positions, securities held, Social Security numbers, education and background. Customers have the right to expect that trades will be executed promptly and that the broker will try to secure the best price, for example. They should expect to receive written confirmation of trading, with information including the date of the transaction, the identity of the security bought or sold, and the number of shares, units, or principal amount of the security. Customers can expect information on the cost of the transaction, including commissions charged, from the broker.
Stocks and Bonds
* Broker-Dealer Revocations
Office of Chief Counsel
Division of Market Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3000
In the case members of an exchange or association, registered brokers or dealers, or individuals associated with any such firm, the Commission can issue an order specifying alleged illegal acts or practices and can direct that a hearing take place. If the Commission finds that the law has been violated, it may impose sanctions or bar a firm from conducting a securities business in interstate commerce or on exchanges, or an individual from association with a registered firm.
Stocks and Bonds
* Capital Formation for Small Businesses
The Office of Small Business Policy
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2644
The Securities and Exchange Commission's main responsibility under the securities laws is to protect investors and to make sure the capital markets operate fairly and orderly. However, the Commission is careful not to let its regulations impair capital formation by small businesses. Therefore, the SEC has taken a number of steps to help small businesses raise capital and to ease the burden of undue regulations under the federal securities laws. The Commission is continually examining other ways to meet these goals. For more information, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Commission Meetings
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2600
The Commission meets several times each month to debate and decide on regulatory issues. Like other regulatory agencies, the Commission has two types of meetings. Under the Government in the Sunshine Act, meetings may be open to the public and to members of the press; however, if it is necessary to protect the Commission's ability to conduct investigations and/or protect the rights of individuals and entities which may be the subject of Commission inquiries, meetings may be closed. Commission meetings are generally held to discuss and resolve issues the staff brings before the Commissioners. Issues may be interpretations of federal securities laws, amendments to existing rules under the laws, new rules (often to reflect changed conditions in the marketplace), actions to enforce the laws or to discipline those subject to direct regulation, legislation to be proposed by the Commission, and matters concerning administration of the Commission itself. Issues may be resolved in the form of new rules or amendments to existing ones, enforcement actions, or disciplinary actions. Notices of open and closed Commission meetings and the agendas of open meetings are published the preceding week in the SEC News Digest. For more information on weekly meetings, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Confirmation of Transaction
Office of Consumer Affairs
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7440
Consumer Telecommunications for the deaf (TTY-Voice) (202) 272-7065
There is a fundamental distinction between a broker and a dealer. The broker is the customers' agent who buys or sells securities for them. The broker owes the customer the highest fiduciary responsibility and can charge only the agency commission that the customer agreed to. On the other hand, a dealer acts as a principal and buys securities from or sells securities to customers. The dealer's profit is the difference between the prices for which the securities are bought and sold. The dealer normally will not disclose the fee or commission charged for services rendered. The law requires that the customer receive a written "confirmation" of each securities transaction. This confirmation discloses whether the securities firm is acting as a dealer (a principal for its own account) or as a broker (an agent for the customer). If the firm is acting as a broker, the confirmation must also disclose the broker's compensation from all sources, as well as other information about the transaction. For more information contact your regional office or contact the above SEC office.
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Stocks and Bonds
* Consumer Complaints
Office of Consumer Affairs and Information Services
Investor Services Branch
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7440
Consumer Telecommunications for the deaf (TTY-Voice) (202) 272-7065
The Investor Services Branch reviews complaints from the investing public nationwide concerning their dealings with the securities industry and typically obtains written responses from firms mentioned in the complaint. Complaints regarding banks, broker-dealers, investors, junk bonds, investment advisers, and so on are all available for review by the general public. This office strives to improve and upgrade the SEC's complaint processing effort, analyze trends that surface as a result of complaints received, and increase the Commissions' activities in consumer education. Information suggesting a possible violation of federal securities laws is referred to appropriate Commission staff. When complaints entail private disputes between parties, Commission staff attempt informally to assist the parties in resolving the problem. The SEC also welcomes inquiries and reports about questionable securities practices. Investors should remember, however, that the SEC cannot function as a collection agency or directly represent them in a dispute. Direct investor complaints and grievances to the office above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Consumer's Financial Guide
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
The free publication, Consumer's Financial Guide, contains basic information on choosing investments and keeping them safe, trading securities, and the different protections guaranteed by law. To obtain this publication contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Corporate Finance Policy
Office of Corporate Finance
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
for Domestic Finance
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 535-6334
This office is the Department of the Treasury's effort to influence the financial policy directives of corporations. The staff can help answer questions on the Treasury's guidelines on anything from leverage buyouts to junk bonds.
Stocks and Bonds
* Corporate Reorganization
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2800
Reorganization proceedings in the U.S. Courts are begun by a debtor, voluntarily, or by its creditors. Federal bankruptcy law allows a debtor in reorganization to continue operating under the court's protection while it attempts to rehabilitate its business and work out a plan to pay its debts. If a debtor corporation has publicly issued securities outstanding, the reorganization process may raise many issues that will directly affect the rights of public investors. The SEC is authorized to appear in any reorganization case and to present its views on any issue. However, the Commission gets involved only in proceedings which involve significant public investor interest--protecting public investors holding the debtor's securities, and participating in legal and policy issues concerning public investors. The SEC also continues to address matters of traditional Commission expertise and interest relating to securities. Where appropriate, it reviews reorganization plan disclosure statements and participates in some aspects of law enforcement. The court can confirm a reorganization plan if it is accepted by creditors for at least two-thirds of the amounts of allowed claims, more than one-half the number of allowed claims, and at least two-thirds in amount of the allowed shareholder interest. The biggest protection for public investors is the required disclosure statement issued by the debtor to seek votes on the reorganization plan. In addition, plans involving publicly held debtors usually provide for issuing new securities to creditors and shareholders which may be exempt from registration. For more information on reorganization, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Corporate Reporting
Public Reference Room
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
Companies that want their securities registered and listed for public trading on an exchange have to file a registration application with both the exchange and the SEC. Companies that meet a specific size test, whose equity securities are traded over-the-counter, must file a similar registration form. Commission rules dictate the content and nature of these registration statements and require certified financial statements. Once their securities are registered, companies must file annual and other periodic reports to keep the file updated. Also, issuers must send certain reports to shareholders if they request them. Reports may be read at the public reference rooms, and copied there for a small fee, or obtained at reasonable rates from a copying service under contract to the Commission. For more information on registration, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Directory of Companies
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
The annual Directory of Companies is a compendium of all companies which are required to file annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It lists companies alphabetically and classifies them by industry group according to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual of the Budget (1992). It is available for $28 from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Stocks and Bonds
* EDGAR User Manual
The Office of EDGAR Management
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center
6432 General Green Way
Alexandria, VA 22312-2413 (202) 272-3806
Investors, securities analysts, and other members of the public have access to EDGAR information through a variety of subscriptions and services. A copy of the EDGAR Filing Manual, which provides detailed information and directions for making filings on EDGAR, is available by contacting this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Electronic Security Processing
The Office of EDGAR Management
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center
6432 General Green Way
Alexandria, VA 2231202413 (202) 272-3806
The EDGAR management system permits corporations to make their required filings electronically via direct transmission, diskettes, or tapes to the Commission. EDGAR will help to speed up the processing and handling of the 11 million pages of disclosure information that are currently filed with the SEC each year. Private companies are encouraged to offer filer training and support on a competitive basis. The public portions of these filings are available in hardcopy printouts and on microfiche. For more information on the EDGAR Management system, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Enforcement Activities
Division of Enforcement
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2900
The SEC's enforcement activities are designed to make sure that the Federal securities laws administered by the Commission are obeyed. These activities include measures to:
- Compel obedience to the disclosure requirements of the registration and other conditions of the act;
- Stop fraud and dishonesty in buying and selling securities;
- Obtain court orders prohibiting acts and practices that operate as a fraud upon investors or otherwise violate the laws;
- Suspend or revoke the registrations of brokers, dealers, and investment companies and investment advisers who willingly engage in fraudulent acts and practices;
- Suspend or bar from association persons associated with brokers, dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers who have violated any conditions of the Federal securities laws; and
- Prosecute persons who have engaged in fraudulent activities or other willful violations of those laws.
In addition, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who violate the securities laws can loose their right to practice before the Commission. To this end, private investigations are conducted into complaints or other suspected securities violations. Evidence of law violations is used to revoke registration or used in Federal courts to control dishonest activities. If the evidence points to criminal fraud or some other type of intentional violation of the securities laws, the facts are referred to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution of the offenders. The Commission may assist in such prosecutions. For more information on enforcement contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Exchange Registration
Registration
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7250
Registration with the Commission is required of National securities exchanges with a substantial securities trading volume, brokers and dealers who conduct securities business in interstate commerce, transfer agents, clearing agencies, government and municipal brokers and dealers, and securities information processors. To register, exchanges must show that they are organized to comply with the provisions of the statute as well as the rules and regulations of the Commission. The registering exchanges must also show that their rules ensure fair dealing and protect investors. Each exchange is a self-regulatory organization. Its rules must provide for the expulsion, suspension, or other disciplining of member broker-dealers for unjust and unfair trading conduct. Exchanges shall have full opportunity to establish self-regulatory measures ensuring fair dealing and investor protection. However, the SEC approves--by order, rule, or regulation--any rule changes of exchanges concerning various activities and trading practices if necessary. Exchange rules and revisions, proposed by exchanges or by the Commission, generally reach their final form after discussions between representatives of both bodies. For more information, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Fair and Orderly Markets
Division of Market Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3000
The SEC supervises the securities markets and the conduct of securities professionals. It also serves as a watchdog to protect against fraud in the sale of securities, illegal sales practices, market manipulation, and other violations of investors' trust by broker/dealers. Generally, individuals who buy and sell securities professionally must register with a self-regulatory organization (SRO), meet certain qualifications requirements, and obey the rules of conduct adopted by the SRO. The broker/dealer firms for which they work must in turn register with the SEC and obey its rules relating to financial conditions and sales practices. They also must obey the rules of the exchange they belong to, and the rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers.
Stocks and Bonds
* Foreign Securities
Office of International Corporate Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3246
Foreign corporations that want to sell securities in the U.S. must register those securities with the SEC. They are generally subject to the same rules and regulations that apply to securities of U.S. companies, although the nature of information which foreign companies make available to investors may be somewhat different.
Stocks and Bonds
* Form 10-Q: Financial Background on Companies
Public Reference Room
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
The Form 10-Q is a report filed quarterly by most public companies, containing information that is important for investors to know. It includes unaudited financial statements and provides a continuing view of the company's financial position during the year. The information includes the income statement; balance sheet; description of important changes since the previous quarter; legal processing; changes in securities; default upon senior securities; and other important events. The report must be filed for each of the first three fiscal quarters and is due within 45 days of the close of the quarter. For more information on these reports, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Fraudulent Securities Schemes
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
Several free publications are available through the Securities and Exchange Commission that warn investors against various fraudulent schemes. These include How to Avoid Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes, and Warning to Investors About Get-Rich-Quick Schemes. To obtain copies of these publications contact the above office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Help in Choosing an Investment
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2650
If you are thinking about investing your money, you might need assistance in making the most suitable choices for your needs. The SEC is a good source of information on securities with many publications, a public reference room, disclosure reports, and ready information on how to protect yourself.
Stocks and Bonds
* Holding Companies Acquisitions
Division of Investment Management
Office of Public Utility Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, MS 10-16
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3018
To be authorized by the SEC, holding companies and their subsidiaries that acquire securities and utility assets must meet the following standards: 1) The acquisition must not tend toward interlocking relations or concentrating control to the point that it is harmful to investors or the public interest; 2) Any fees, commissions, or other payments for the acquisition must be reasonable; 3) The acquisition must not complicate the capital structure of the holding company system or harm system functions; and 4) The acquisition must help develop an integrated public utility system that is economical and efficient. Contact this office for more information on these standards.
Stocks and Bonds
* Holding Companies Issuance and Sales of Securities
Division of Investment Management
Office of Public Utility Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, MS 10-16
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3018
Proposed security issues by any holding company must be analyzed, evaluated, and approved by the SEC staff to make sure that the security issues meet the following tests: 1) They conform to the security structure of the issuer and of other companies in the same holding company system; 2) They be proportionate to the earning power of the company; 3) They must be fitting and needed to help the company's business operate economically and efficiently; 4) The fees, commissions, and other payments in connection with the issue must be reasonable; and 5) The terms and conditions of the issue or sale of the security must not damage public or investor interest.
Other regulatory provisions regulate dividend payments (in circumstances where payments might result in corporate abuses); inter-company loans; solicitation of proxies, consents, and other authorizations; and insider trading. "Upstream" loans from subsidiaries to their parents and "upstream" or "cross-stream" loans from public utility companies to any holding company in the same holding company system require Commission approval. All services performed for any company in a holding company system by a service company in that system must be rendered at a fair cost. Contact this office for more information.
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Stocks and Bonds
* Inquiry Processing
Office of Consumer Affairs and Information Services
Investor Services Branch
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7440
Consumer Telecommunications for the deaf (TTY-Voice) (202) 272-7065
The Commission's consumer affairs staff received approximately 49,000 investor complaints and inquiries last year. These written or telephone complaints and inquiries are routinely tracked and analyzed through a computer program. In addition to tracking basic information about the specific entity named, investor information, and dates of correspondence, special codes are used to identify the type of entity and the nature of the complaint. Consumer affairs specialists research reference materials and/or databases in order to respond to inquiries. An investor must submit a complaint in writing if he or she wants Commission assistance in obtaining an explanation or resolution. In processing the majority of written complaints, the consumer affairs specialist requests a review of the complaint by the compliance or legal department of the appropriate broker-dealer, mutual fund, or issuer, along with a report of that department's findings. This report is then reviewed to determine whether it responds to the issues raised in the complainant's letter. In many cases, the firm will take action to resolve the problem. In others, the investor's claims or allegations are disputed. Since the Commission is not authorized to serve as a judge or arbitrator, the specialist advises the investor of his or her general rights of private recourse.
Stocks and Bonds
* Insider Securities Trading
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Official Summary is a monthly report of securities transactions and holdings reported by "insiders" (officers, directors, and certain others) under clauses and agreements in the Federal securities laws. The Summary sells for $10 a copy, or $78 per year for a subscription in the U.S.; and $12.50 a copy, or $87.75 per year subscription foreign.
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Stocks and Bonds
* Insider Trading
Office of Disclosure Policy
Division of Corporation Finance
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2589
Insider trading controls curb misuse of important confidential information which is not available to the general public. Examples of such misuse are buying or selling securities to make a profit or to avoid losses based on nonpublic information--or by telling others of the information so that they may buy or sell securities--before such information is generally available to all shareholders. Fines are imposed up to three times the profit gained, or loss avoided, through the use of nonpublic information. To further control the misuse of nonpublic information, the SEC requires all company officers and directors to file an initial report with them, and with the exchange on which the stock may be listed, which shows their holdings. Thereafter, they must file reports for any month during which there was any change in those holdings. Also, profits gained from purchases and sales (or sales and purchases) of such equity securities within any six-month period may be recovered by the company or by any security holder on its behalf in U.S. District Court. Such "insiders" are also not allowed to make short sales of their company's equity securities.
Stocks and Bonds
* Internationalization of Capital Markets
Office of International Corporate Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3246
The SEC has made special efforts to get a wide range of viewpoints on issues that affect investors and the securities industry. One of the issues Commissioners and industry and investor representatives discuss is internationalization. The Commission has worked out agreements with several nations and is in the process of discussing the need for greater coordination among the international capital markets. For more information, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Interstate Holding Companies
Division of Investment Management
Office of Public Utility Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, MS 10-16
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3018
Interstate holding companies engaged, through subsidiaries, in the electric utility business or those that sell natural or manufactured gas are subject to SEC regulations on matters such as structure of the system, acquisitions, combinations, and issue and sales of securities. These systems must register with the Commission and file initial and periodic reports containing detailed information about their organization, financial structure, and operations. For more information on these reports, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Investment Advisers Registration
Division of Investment Management
Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2107
Persons or firms who make money advising others about securities investment must register with the SEC and conform to standards designed to protect investors. The Commission may deny, suspend, or revoke investment adviser registrations if, after notice and hearing, it finds that a statutory disqualification exists and that the action is in the public interest. Persons or firms can be disqualified if they are convicted for financial crimes or securities violations, mail fraud, knowingly filing false reports with the Commission, and willfully violating the Advisers Act, the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act, or the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. In these cases, registrations are denied, suspended, or revoked. The Commission may obtain injunctions to prevent these violations of the law from happening again in the future. The SEC may also recommend prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice for fraudulent misconduct or willful violation of the law or Commission rules. The Commission has adopted rules that define fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative acts and practices. Investment advisers are required to:
-Make known the reason they are selling securities to their clients;
-Maintain books and records according to Commission rules, and
-Make books and records available to the Commission for inspections.
Stocks and Bonds
* Investment Company Registration
Public Reference Room
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
Activities of companies who invest, reinvest, and trade in securities, and who offer their securities to the public, are subject to the following SEC regulations: 1) They must disclose their financial condition and investment policies to provide investors complete information about their activities; 2) They cannot substantially change the nature of their business or investment policies without stockholder approval; 3) They may not have officers or directors who are guilty of securities fraud; 4) Underwriters, investment bankers, or brokers must constitute only a minority of the directors; 5) They must submit management contracts (and any material changes) to security holders for their approval; 6) They may not perform transactions with their directors, officers, or affiliated companies or persons without SEC approval; 7) They are forbidden to issue senior securities except under specified conditions and terms; and 8) They are prohibited from pyramiding and cross-ownership of their securities. Other provisions involve the following: advisory fees that don't conform to an adviser's fiduciary duty; sales and repurchases of securities issued by investment companies; exchange offers; and other activities of investment companies, including special provisions for periodic payment plans and face-amount certificate companies. Investment companies must not only be registered, but must also file periodic reports and are subject to the SEC's proxy and "insider" trading rules. For more information, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Legal Interpretation and Guidance
Office of the Chief Counsel
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2573
The Securities and Exchange Commission is willing to help the public, prospective registrants, and others, interpret the securities laws and regulations. In this way they can help answer legal questions about how laws apply and are regulated in certain situations, and to aid them in following the laws. For example, this advice might include an informal opinion about whether the offering of a particular security is subject to registration requirements and, if it is, advice on the type of information that must go on the registration form. By interpreting the rules and laws, the SEC makes sure registrants conform to them. For help with interpreting laws, or guidance, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Lost and Stolen Securities
Securities Information Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 9121
Wellesley Hills, MA 02181 (617) 235-8270
Every insured bank, broker, and registered transfer agent must be registered with the Securities Information Center. The Center maintains a computerized reporting and inquiry system for lost, stolen, counterfeit, and forged securities. All FDIC-insured banks are required to contact the Securities Information Center when they take custody of stocks or bonds valued in excess of $10,000 in order to verify their validity.
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Stocks and Bonds
* Lost and Stolen Securities Database
Division of Market Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3000
The SEC has a computer-assisted reporting and inquiry system for lost, stolen, counterfeit, and forged securities. All insured banks and brokers, members of the federal reserve, dealers, and other securities firms are required to register with the Securities Information Center, Inc., P.O. Box 421, Wellesley Hills, MA 02181; (617) 235-8270, where a central database records reported thefts and losses. Contact this office for more information.
Stocks and Bonds
* Margin Trading
Office of Legal Policy and Trading Practices
Division of Market Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2836
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sets limits on the amount of credit available to purchase or carry securities, and then periodically reviews them. This is to make sure that to much of the nation's credit isn't used in the securities markets. While the credit restrictions are set by the Board, the SEC handles investigations and enforcement.
Stocks and Bonds
* Market Investigations
Division of Market Regulation
Office of Inspections and Financial Responsibility
U.S. Security and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2830
SEC regional offices and its Division of Market Regulation conduct surprise investigations to check the books and records of regulated people and organizations to make sure their business practices are legal. Inquiries are also conducted into changes in the market, especially stocks which don't appear to result from general market trends or from known developments affecting the issuing company. For more information, contact your regional office or contact or the office above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Market Surveillance
Market Surveillance
Division of Enforcement
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2230
Securities and Exchange Commission regulates securities trading practices in the exchange and the over-the-counter markets, and it has adopted regulations which, among other things, 1) define acts or practices which constitute a "manipulative or deceptive device or contrivance" prohibited by the statute; 2) regulate short selling, stabilizing transactions, and similar matters; 3) regulate the hypothecation of customers' securities; and 4) provide safeguards with respect to the financial responsibility of brokers and dealers. For more information on market surveillance, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Meeting Notes
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2600
For audiovisual tapes of the open meeting minutes, send your request in writing to this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* New Rules: Securities
Publications Unit
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, C3-38
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7460
For copies of recently adopted rules contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Opening An Account
Public Reference Room
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
Before opening an account with a broker, talk with registered representatives at several firms to find the person who best suits your needs. It is added protection to know that most broker/dealers registered with the SEC are members of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, a nonprofit membership corporation which administers laws to help protect investors securities and funds held in brokerage accounts. Also, before choosing a broker, to get more factual information about the firm itself, you may order a copy of the firm's registration statement (Form BD) from the office above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Opinions and Orders
The Office of Administrative Law Judges
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7636
Associate of Adjudication, General Council
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7400
The administrative law judges are responsible for scheduling and conducting hearings on administrative proceedings instituted by others. Opinions and orders resulting from these hearings are prepared by the Office of Opinions and Review. For more information on these hearings contact either of the offices above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Ponzi or Pyramid Schemes
Office of Consumer Affairs and Information Services
Investor Services Branch
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7440
Consumer Telecommunications for the deaf (TTY-Voice) (202) 272-7065
The Securities and Exchange Commission will provide warnings against investing in a Ponzi or pyramid scheme. These schemes are varied, but usually promise very high yield, quick return, a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, and the chance to "get in on the ground floor." To notify the Securities and Exchange Commission of a fraudulent scheme and for further information, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Proxy Filings
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
A proxy statement is a document which lets people know who holds stock in a company so they can cast educated votes on matters which are brought up at company meetings. Typically, a security holder is also given a "proxy" who can vote his or her securities if the holder does not attend the meeting. Definitive (final) copies of proxy statements and proxies are filed with the Commission at the time they are sent to security holders. Preliminary proxy filings are nonpublic upon filing, but may be obtained under FOIA once the definitive proxy has been filed and released. Some definitive filings are available in printed copy and on microfiche.
Stocks and Bonds
* Proxy Solicitations
Office of Chief Counsel
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2573
The SEC administers laws which check the votes from holders of registered securities, both listed and over-the-counter, to elect directors and/or to approve corporate action. Solicitations, whether by management or minority groups, must give all important information needed for holders to vote. Holders also must be given an opportunity to vote "yes" or "no" on each matter. In a contest for control of corporate management, the rules require the names and interests of all "participants" in the proxy contest be made known so that holders can vote intelligently on corporate actions that require their approval. The Commission's rules require that proposed proxy material be filed early so the Commission can examine it to be sure all the information needed is given. In addition, the rules allow shareholders vote at the annual meetings. For more information on proxy solicitations, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Publications Listing
Publications
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Mail Stop C-11
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
You can obtain a listing of current SEC publications by visiting Publications in Room 3C38 or writing to the office above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Reference Microfiche
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
The public may use the following reference microfiche in the Public Reference Room:
Workload List by File Name. Includes cumulative history and a quarterly
supplement.
Workload List by File Number. Includes a cumulative history and a quarterly
supplement.
SEC Public Reference. An alphabetical list of all registrants since 1934, including
numbers of all files for each named registrant.
Ownership Report System: Cumulative. Contains the cumulative data in the
Official Summary of Security Transactions and Holdings of corporate affiliates and "insiders."
Stocks and Bonds
* Registered Company Disclosure Statements
(Prospectus)
Public Reference Room
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
Before any company offers its securities for sale to the general public, (with certain exceptions) it must file with the SEC a registration statement known as a "prospectus." The prospectus contains the basic business and financial information on an issuer dealing with a particular security that's being offered to help investors evaluate an investment and thereby helps them make an educated investment decision. In its registration statement, the company must provide information on the nature of its business, the company's management, the type of security it offers and its relation to other securities the company may have on the market, and the company's financial statements as certified by independent public accountants. Many companies must continue to update this information periodically, even if no new securities are being offered, and copies of the prospectus must be provided to investors. The SEC reviews registration statements for accuracy and completeness. Investors who purchase securities and suffer losses have important recovery rights under the law if they can prove that there was incomplete or inaccurate disclosure of important facts in the registration statement or prospectus. Investors may sue to recover losses through the courts if false or misleading statements were made in the prospectus. Some filings are available in paper form, and all filings are available on microfiche from the above office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Registration Exemptions for Securities
Registration
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3900
In general, registration requirements apply to securities of both domestic and foreign issuers, and to securities of foreign governments (or their instrumentalities) sold in domestic securities markets. However, some securities and transactions are exempt from registration provisions. Among these are:
- Private offerings to a limited number of persons or institutions who already have access to the information that registration would disclose and who do not propose to redistribute the securities;
- Offerings restricted to residents of the state in which the issuing company is organized and doing business;
- Securities of municipal, state, federal, and other governmental instrumentalities as well as charitable institutions, banks, and carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Act;
- Offerings not exceeding certain specified amounts according to regulations of the Commission; and
- Offerings of "small business investment companies" made in accordance with rules and regulations of the Commission.
Whether or not the securities are exempt from registration, antifraud provisions apply to all sales of securities involving interstate commerce or the mails. For more information, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Regulations: Securities, Public Holding Companies
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
Regulation S-X is a basic accounting regulation which along with a number of opinions issued as Accounting Series Releases, governs the form and content of most of the financial statements filed with the Commission. Regulation S-X contains a form and requirements for financial statements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the Investment Company Act, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. There is no charge for copies of these statutes, but a 9" x 12" self-addressed envelope with $1.58 postage must be enclosed with each order.
Stocks and Bonds
* Reviewing a Prospectus
Public Reference Room
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7450
If you are considering an investment in an open-end investment company, unit investment trust, or variable annuity, you should obtain and read a current prospectus before looking at other sales literature. Do not hesitate to seek advice if there is anything in the prospectus you do not understand. And if you do buy shares in the company, save the prospectus to refer to in the future. Some of the things the prospectus will tell you are the company's investment objectives--in other words, how it is designed to provide income, protect capital, minimize taxes, and so forth, the amount of any sales charges and the procedures for redeeming shares, and what risks may be involved in placing your money in that particular company. Registration is there to give you the facts about the company you're dealing with, and to thereby help you to make an informed decision. Keep in mind, however, that the Commission does not supervise the investment activities of these companies and that regulation by the Commission does not imply safety of investment. To obtain a current prospectus, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Revocations of Securities Registration
Office of Chief Counsel
Division of Market Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3000
The SEC can deny registration to securities firms and, in some cases, may impose sanctions against a firm and/or individual in a firm for violation of Federal securities laws (such as manipulation of the market price of a stock, misappropriation of customer funds or securities, or other abuse of customer trust). The Commission polices the securities industry through its own inspections and by working with other securities groups. Brokers and dealers who violate regulations risk suspension or loss of registration with the Commission (and thus the right to continue conducting an interstate securities business) or suspension or expulsion from a self-regulatory organization. For more information, contact this SEC office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Rulemaking
Office of Public Affairs
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2650
Rulemaking is one of the most common activities the divisions perform. The rules and registration forms that the SEC uses must constantly be evaluated and reviewed to make sure they are as practical and efficient as possible. If a particular rule appears to be burdensome or isn't achieving its objective, a staff members can recommend changes to the Commissioners. Many suggestions for rule changes follow consultation with industry representatives and others who are affected. The Commission normally gives advance public notice when they are planning to adopt new rules or registration forms, or to amend forms so that interested members of the public can comment on them. For information on rulemaking contact the individual divisions at the SEC.
Stocks and Bonds
* Section 13F Securities
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
The quarterly publication, 13F Securities, is a list of all current Section 13(f) securities, that is, securities of a class described in Section 13(d)(1) of the Exchange Act.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange Docket
The Commerce Clearing House, Inc.
4025 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 583-8500
Sorg Inc.
11 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10011 (212) 741-6600
The SEC Docket is a weekly collection of the full text of SEC releases, including the full texts of Accounting Series releases, corporate reorganization releases, and litigation releases. It is sold for $245 per year or $225 per year for two years. Subscriptions may be ordered from either of the companies listed above.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange Annual Reports
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The First through Fiftieth SEC annual reports to Congress are out of print and available only for reference purposes in the SEC and Regional Offices. The Fifty-First Annual Report (1985) sells for $3.50, the Fifty-Second (1986) sells for $4.75, the Fifty-Third (1987) sells for $4.50, and the Fifty-Fourth (1988) sells for $5. These most recent annual reports are available at from the GPO.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange: How It Works
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
The Work of the SEC discusses the laws administered by the Commission, its organization, and public information about it. To obtain a copy contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange Information Line
SEC Information Line
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-5624
The Security and Exchange Commission's Information Line provides general information about the SEC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Different digit codes correspond to messages that callers might be interested in. The directory of messages and digit codes is as follows:
General Information
SEC Information Line Directory (10)
SEC Address and Business Hours (15)
SEC Organizational Structure (20)
Public Affairs (25)
Public Reference Room (30)
Publications (33)
Office of Consumer Affairs and Information Services
Investor Inquiries (35)
Investor Complaints (40)
Freedom of Information Act Requests (45)
Privacy Act Requests (50)
Division of Corporation Finance
Small Business Filers (55)
International Corporate Finance (60)
Division of Investment Management
Investment Adviser Registration (65)
Investment Company Registration (70)
Applications for Exemptive Relief (75)
Electronic Filing of Form N-SAR (80)
Division of Market Regulation
Broker-Dealer Registration (85)
Lost and Stolen Securities (90)
Trading Suspensions (95)
For operator assistance, press zero. Note that callers using rotary dial telephones cannot access messages in the system. These callers will automatically be switched to an operator for assistance.
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* Securities and Exchange Monthly Statistical Review
The Office of Economic Analysis
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7104
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The SEC Monthly Statistical Review contains data on odd lot and round lot transactions, block distributions, working capital of U.S. corporations, assets of noninsured pension funds, Rule 144 filings, and 8K reports. The Office of Economic Analysis collects, processes, and publishes data on the financial condition of the securities industry, registered securities issues, and the trading volume and value of exchange-listed securities in its SEC Monthly Statistical Review. It is available for $19 per year from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, and for more information on its contents, contact the SEC Public Reference Room.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange News Digest
Washington Service Bureau
655 15th Street, NW #1
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 508-0600
Mead Data Central - LEXIS
1850 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 785-3550
The News Digest is a daily summary of important SEC developments, including listings of registration, acquisition, and 8-K filings received by the Commission. It also lists certain no-action letters issued by the Commission, and time, date, place, and subject of Commission Open Meetings. The private firms listed above offer subscriptions to the SEC News Digest.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange Publications on
Audio Cassettes
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
SEC publications may be taped on audio cassette at the request of individuals with handicaps. Orders should allow time for taping and processing.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Exchange Public Reference Room
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
The SEC ordinarily makes public most of the information filed with it, including registration statements, proxy material, quarterly and annual reports, applications, and similar documents filed by corporations, mutual funds, or broker-dealers. Public Reference Rooms are located in Chicago, New York, and Washington, DC, regional offices where individuals can review and copy all public documents. In addition, copies may be ordered by writing or phoning the Commission. This information filed with the Commission is available for inspection weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and copies of the text of this material can be obtained from a private contractor. For a cost estimate or to order materials, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities and Public Offerings
Center for Electronic Records (NNX)
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 501-5579
The National Archives maintains wide variety of archival information regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as a broker-dealer directory, a corporation index system, and an investment company datafile. These datafiles, which are often continuously updated, are for sale on 9 track computer tape on a cost recovery basis. For a complete list of the data available, along with a current price list, contact the Center for Electronic Records.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities Databases
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
Computer terminals which access certain SEC databases are located in the Reference Room for use by the public. You are welcome to use the terminals at any time during the business hours of the Public Reference Room. The databases are as follows:
Workload Teleprocessing Display System (WRKD). Provides an up-to-date listing
of filings made by registrants. Filings are maintained on this index for approximately 40 months. Information on earlier filings may be found by using the history microfiche.
Securities Reporting System (SIRS). Provides information on securities
transactions by company officers, directors, and beneficial owners. For each transaction, SIRS will list the trading date, name of the owner, number of shares involved, price per share, SEC received date, and the type of transaction (stock dividend, acquisition by gift, private purchase, open market purchase, stock split, etc.).
Proposed Sale of Securities Inquiry System (PSSI). An online retrieval system
which lets the public access information filed on Forms 144. The system contains six months of historical data. Monthly updates are done around the 10th of each month. Searching by either the Issuer's Name or the Seller's Name or both, you will receive information such as the name of the issuer, the seller, the class of security being sold, date acquired and acquisition codes, number of securities to be sold, market value, shares outstanding, and more.
Proceedings and Litigation Action Display System (PLAD). An online, public system
capable of reviewing public litigation data. The data displayed includes the type of action, name, address, jurisdiction, action date, violation, and disposition. The types of actions are federal, state and Canadian, National Association of Securities Dealers, and Stock Exchange.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities Laws: Legal Assistance
The Office of Small Business Policy
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2644
The staff of the Office of Small Business Policy, as well as the personnel of the SEC Regional Offices, will assist you with any questions you may have regarding federal securities laws. For information about state securities laws, contact the appropriate state securities commissioner, whose office is usually located in the capital city.
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* Securities Markets and Information Technology
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6772
Fundamental changes are taking place in the securities and related financial markets that will affect the structure and operations of the exchanges, the links between markets, the nature of the products traded, and the strategies by which they are traded. OTA is currently studying the role that new information technologies--computers and telecommunications--play in these accelerating changes. Contact Vary Coates, the project director, for more information.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities Rules and Regulations
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing office
Washington, DC 20402-9325 (202) 783-3238
The entire text of the Commissions's rules and regulations is available from several private publishers of legal information, and many books on this subject are available at public libraries. Volumes of Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations of April 1988 are available to the public. Rules (forms and interpretive releases also) under the securities laws are available as follows:
Chapter I - Parts 1 to 199. These regulations administered by the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission are $14.
Chapter II - Parts 200 to 239. This includes the SEC organization, conduct and
ethics, information and requests, rules of practice, Regulation S-X and S-K and the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 for $14.
Chapter III - Parts 240 to End. This includes the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Public Utility Holding Company, and the Trust Indenture Investor Protection Corporation Acts for $21.
All three volumes for $54.
Stocks and Bonds
* Securities Violations: Litigation, Actions,
and Proceedings
Public Reference Branch
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW, Room 1024 (202) 272-7450
Washington, DC 20549-1002 (202) 272-7459 (TTD)
The quarterly Litigation, Actions and Proceedings Bulletin contains information of official actions with respect to securities violations reported to the Commission. In addition, the Bulletin contains a supplement which lists the names of individuals reported as being wanted on charges of violations of law in connection with securities transactions. Contact this office for more information on obtaining copies.
Stocks and Bonds
* Small Business and the SEC
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
The free booklet, Q&A: Small Business and the SEC, discusses capital formation and the federal securities laws and is designed to help you understand some of the basis, necessary requirements that apply when you wish to raise capital by selling securities. It answers such questions as:
What are the federal securities laws?
Is any special help available for a small business that wants to sell its securities?
Should my company "go public"?
How does my small business "go public"?
If my company becomes "public," what are its disclosure obligations?
Are there legal ways to sell securities without registering with the SEC?
Are there state law requirements in addition to those under the federal securities
laws?
Where can I go for more information?
Stocks and Bonds
* Small Business Policy
The Office of Small Business Policy
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2644
This office directs the SEC's small business rulemaking goals, reviews and comments on the impact the SEC rule proposals have on small issuers, and serves as a liaison with Congressional committees, government agencies, and other groups concerned with small business. Information on security laws that pertain to small business offerings may be obtained from this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Standards for Securities Registration
Registration
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3900
Registering securities with the SEC does not stop the sale of stock in risky, poorly managed, or unprofitable companies. Nor does the Commission approve or disapprove securities on their merits. The only standard which must be met when registering securities is adequate and accurate disclosure of required information on the company and its securities it wants to sell. The fairness of the terms, the issuing company's chances of successful operation, and other factors affecting the merits of investing in the securities have no bearing on the question of whether or not securities may be registered. Contact this office for more information on SEC securities standards.
Stocks and Bonds
* Statutes
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions's mission is to administer federal securities laws to try to protect investors. The purpose of these laws is to make sure that the securities markets are fair and honest and to provide the means to enforce the securities laws through sanctions where necessary. Free copies of the following laws administered by the Commission are available from the above office:
Securities Act of 1933
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
Trust Indenture Act of 1939
Investment Company Act of 1940
Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Stocks and Bonds
* Statutory Sanctions
Division of Enforcement
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2900
Commission investigations are conducted privately to determine whether there is valid evidence of a law violation; whether action should begin to determine if a violation actually occurred; and, if so, whether some sanction should be imposed. The following provisions of the law, along with disclosure requirements, tend to inhibit fraudulent stock promotions and operations to help build the public's confidence in securities investments. When facts show possible fraud or other law violations, the laws provide several courses of action the Commission may take:
- Civil injunction: where the SEC may apply to a U.S. District Court for an order forbidding the acts or practices claimed to violate the law or Commission rules
- Administrative remedy, where the Commission may take specific action after hearings. It may issue orders to suspend or expel members from exchanges or over-the-counter dealers association; deny, suspend, or revoke broker-dealer registrations; or censure for misconduct or bar individuals from employment with a registered firm temporarily or permanently.
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Stocks and Bonds
* Stop Orders
Office of Chief Counsel
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2573
The SEC may conclude that the lack of important information in some registration statements appears to be deliberate attempts to conceal or mislead. They may also conclude there is an attempt to conceal or mislead if the deficiencies are not corrected through the informal letter process. In these cases, the Commission may decide that it is in the public interest to conduct a hearing to develop the facts by evidence which determines if a "stop order" should be issued to refuse or suspend the statement. Although losses which may have been suffered in the purchase of securities are not restored to investors by the stop order, the Commissions's order stops future public sales. Also, the decision and the evidence on which it is based may help notify investors of their rights and aid them in their own recovery suits. For more information on stop orders, contact this SEC office.
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Stocks and Bonds
* Tender Offer Solicitations
Office of Tender Offers
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-3097
The Commission requires that important information be made known by anyone seeking to acquire over five percent of a company's securities by direct purchase or by tender offer. This information must also be given by anyone seeking shareholders to accept or reject a tender offer. Thus, as with the proxy rules, public investors holding stock in these corporations may make more informed decisions on takeover bids. These disclosure provisions are supported by certain other controls which help ensure investor protection in tender offers.
Stocks and Bonds
* The October 1987 Market Break
The Office of Consumer Affairs
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7440
The Office of Consumer Affairs participated with other SEC organizations in developing the staff report on the October 1987 market break. The office analyzed the "market break complaints" that the SEC and Self-regulatory organizations received from October 14th through the 30th in 1987. Over 1,500 written complaints resulted from the market break. An additional 9,300 telephone complaints and questions were received during a six-week period, beginning October 19. Findings resulting from the consumer complaint analysis are contained in Chapter 12 of the staff report entitled, The October 1987 Market Break. The report is available for $38 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Stocks and Bonds
* Transaction Complaint Investigations
Division of Enforcement
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2900
Under the laws it administers, the SEC investigates complaints and other suspected law violations in securities transactions. Most of the Commission's investigations are private and are often about selling securities without registration or distorting facts about securities for sale are distorted or left out. Other types of inquiries relate to manipulating market prices of securities, misappropriating or illegally hypothecating customers' funds, conducting a securities business while bankrupt, broker-dealers buying or selling securities from or to customers at unfair prices, and broker-dealers who don't treat customers fairly. Inquiries and complaints by investors and the general public are the main sources of leads for detecting law violations in securities transactions. For more information on securities violations, contact this office.
Stocks and Bonds
* Treasury Securities
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Public Services Department
P.O. Box 27622
Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 697-8000
On behalf of the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve Banks handle public sales, transfers, and redemptions of U.S. government securities. Investing In Government Securities outlines procedures for purchasing marketable U.S. government securities and is available free from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, or by contacting any Federal Reserve Bank for additional information.
Stocks and Bonds
* Treasury Securities Booklet
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Public Services Department
P.O. Box 27622
Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 697-8000
The booklet, Buying Treasury Securities at Federal Reserve Banks, which provides detailed information on buying treasury bills, notes, and bonds, can be purchased for $4.50 from this office. (Book only at this PO Box)
Stocks and Bonds
* Trust Indentures
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2800
The SEC ensures that bonds, debentures, notes, and similar debt securities offered for public sale and issued under trust indentures with more than $7.5 million of securities outstanding at any one time, conform to certain statutory standards. In an effort to protect the rights and interests of purchasers, the SEC works to:
- Prohibit the indenture trustee from conflicting interests which might affect its duties on behalf of the securities purchasers,
- Require the trustee to be a corporation with as little combined capital and surplus as possible,
- Impose high standards of conduct and responsibility on the trustee,
- Stop special collection of certain claims the issuer owes the trustee if there is default,
- Assure that the issuer supply the trustee with evidence of following indenture terms and conditions (such as those relating to the release or substitution of mortgaged property, issue of new securities, or satisfaction of the indenture), and
- Require the trustee to provide reports and notices to security holders.
They also work to make sure that the security holder's have a right to sue individually for principal and interest, except under certain circumstances. To help security holders communicate with each other on their rights as security holders, a list must be maintained. The SEC examines applications to qualify for trust indenture for compliance with the law and the Commission's rules. For more information on trust indentures, contact this office.
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Stocks and Bonds
Government Bonds, Bills and Note
* Education Savings Bonds
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 K. St., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 377-7925
The new education savings bond program permits qualified taxpayers to exclude from their gross income all or a portion of the interest earned on eligible Series EE savings bonds issued after 1989. To qualify for this exclusion, tuition and other post-secondary educational expenses must be incurred by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or the taxpayer's dependent at postsecondary educational institutions. These institutions are those that meet federal financial aid program standards. In addition, there are income limitations on participation in the program. Contact this office for more information on the program.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Federal Debt Management
Federal Finance
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
for Domestic Finance
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 2334
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 566-5806
Federal debt instruments are administered by this office, including public debt securities, nonmarketable public issues, federal agency securities, and government-sponsored agency securities.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Government Securities Claims
Claims Section
Office of Securities and Accounting Services
Bureau of the Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
300 13th St., SW
Washington, DC 20239 (202) 874-4000
This office handles claims for lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed government securities.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Retirement Bonds
Bureau of the Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
200 Third St.
Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 (304) 420-6516
Retirement plan bonds and individual retirement bonds are no longer being issued. Redemption tables with the current value of the bonds, beginning with those issued in 1963, are available.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bond Buyer's Guide
Office of Public Affairs
Marketing and Communications Branch
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 K. St., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 377-7925
Building Security, Fulfilling Dreams: U.S. Savings Bonds Buyer's Guide describes the information you need to purchase savings bonds, such as available series and denominations, interest rates, where to buy, registration, annual limitation on purchases, redemption, tax status, exchange of series HH bonds, and safety features.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bonds Information Guide
Consumer Information Center
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, CO 81002
The Savings Bonds Question and Answer Book explains everything about the savings bond program, including information on purchase, interest, maturity, replacement, redemption, exchange, and taxes. (451V - $.50)
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bonds: Lost, Stolen or Destroyed
Bond Consultant Branch
Bureau of the Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
200 Third St.
Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 (304) 420-6112
If your Savings Bonds are lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can apply for free replacement to the address above.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bonds Rate Information
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 K. St., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (800) US-BONDS
For the current market rate of U.S. Savings Bonds, call the above number 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bonds Statistics
Market Analysis Office
Planning and Product Development Branch
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 K. St., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 377-7925
To obtain statistics on sales, redemption, and retention of U.S. Savings Bonds, contact the office above.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bonds Volunteer Activities
Office of Banking and Volunteer Activities
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 K. St., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 377-7925
Volunteers within the Savings Bond marketing effort are the chief executive officers within industry who promote the purchase of bonds through payroll deductions. Contact the above office for additional information.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Bonds: Where to Buy
Savings Bonds Operations
Bureau of the Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
200 Third St.
Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 (304) 420-6112
Series EE Bonds may be purchased over the counter from or through most commercial banks, as well as many savings and loans and other financial institutions qualified as issuing agents. They may also be purchased in person or by mail from Federal Reserve Banks and the Treasury Department, Bureau of the Public Debt. EE Bonds may also be purchased through payroll savings plans offered by employers and through Bond-a-Month plans offered by some financial institutions. Series HH Bonds are available only on exchange for eligible Series EE/E Bonds, and U.S. Savings Notes, with total redemption values of $500 or more, and through the authorized reinvestment of the redemption proceeds of matured Series H Bonds. They are issued only by Federal Reserve Banks and the Bureau of the Public Debt.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Savings Notes
Bureau of the Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
200 Third St.
Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 (304) 420-6516
If you are a holder of savings notes, you may obtain information concerning their value and redemption from the office above.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Treasury Direct
Securities Transactions Branch
Bureau of Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
300 13th St.
Washington, DC 20239-0001 (202) 874-4000, ext. 3
Hearing Impaired TTD Line: (202) 287-4097
Treasury Direct is the book-entry system within the Bureau of the Public Debt whereby new issues of bills, notes, and bonds are maintained as accounting records in a nationwide computer system with the Treasury and Federal Reserve, rather than in definitive form as engraved certificates. This involves only securities issued since July, 1986. The entire investment portfolio is maintained in a single master account. Direct access to your account is available nationwide from Federal Reserve Banks. Direct deposit of the refund, interest, and principal interest payments is also available. Multiple automatic reinvestment options can be used, enabling you to request reinvestment for up to two years after the first maturity date without having to complete and mail a reinvestment request. To mail tenders, address to: Bureau of the Public Debt, Department N, Washington, DC 20239-1500.
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
* Treasury Information Line
Customer Services
Bureau of Public Debt
U.S. Department of the Treasury
300 13th St.
Washington, DC 20239-0001 (202) 874-4000
This phone number is the path to discovering all the information you need to know concerning Treasury bills, notes, bonds, securities, savings Bonds, and other related topics. The following is a guide to finding the information you need on this electronic recorded message system:
3 - Securities Analyst Assistance
4 - Savings Bond Information
211 - Treasury Bill Offerings
212 - Treasury Note and Bond Offerings
221 - Treasury Bill Auction Results
222 - Treasury Note and Bond Auction Results
231 - Treasury Bill General Information
232 - Treasury Notes and Bonds General Information
233 - Treasury Direct System General Information
241 - Forms, Statement of Account, or IRS Form 1099 (Interest Earned)
251 - Treasury Securities Information
252 - Non-Receipt of Payment: Discount, Semi-Annual Interest, or Principal
253 - How to Report Change of Address
254 - Redeem Matured Registered and Bearer Treasury Securities
255 - Claim for Relief: Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Registered and Bearer
Treasury Securities
260 - Mail Gift to Reduce Public Debt
Government Bonds, Bills and Notes
State Banking Information
With bank failures increasing and a major savings and loan crisis in progress, it makes good sense to know as much as possible about your bank and its officers. If the security of your hard-earned nest egg concerns you, it might not be a bad idea to investigate your bank through the state banking department. Each state maintains records on banks under its jurisdiction, and often this information is available to the public so long as you know how to go about getting it.
State banking offices are the best source of information on the financial status of all state chartered banks, providing information on the number and location of banks in your state, their assets, recent corporate changes (new board members, new branches). In addition, requesting a fiduciary statement can provide you with a full list of bank officers and stockholders. States also maintain information on other lending institutions--such as savings and loans and credit unions.
For whatever reasons, not all states are as forthcoming as others when it comes to providing information on specific banks and lenders. Georgia is the only state that does not provide any information on banks within its borders, while the District of Columbia began doing so in mid-1989. Colorado, North Dakota, and Washington state will only answer written requests for banking data.
The following are examples of the types of information state banking departments provide.
epartments provide.
State Banking Information
Reports
Most state banking departments provide some type of financial information on the institutions that they regulate. Alaska and Maine will provide performance and status reports on specific institutions, while twenty-one states provide annual reports to the public. Louisiana and Missouri provide quarterly reports containing the names and addresses of all regulated banks and savings and loan institutions. Only Alaska provides daily earnings statements on its banks.
Connecticut's annual report contains the following information:
- consolidated Call Reports for all financial institutions.
- comparative, consolidated report of conditions of financial institutions.
- listing of all banks with the names of officers and directors
- addresses of all financial institutions, including motor vehicle finance companies, licensed dealers, sale of check companies, transportation of money and valuables companies, and pre-need funeral contract companies
- number and location of branch offices.
State Banking Information
Phone Information
Information on regulated financial institutions is available by phone in fifteen states (see specific state).
State Banking Information
Audits
In most states, bank audits are performed every 12 to 18 months. Louisiana, Oklahoma, Oregon and Vermont perform audits every two years; Maine and Tennessee every three years; and South Dakota and Vermont vary their audits between six months and five years. Texas is the only state that performs audits every six months. Audit information is confidential in most states, but Washington and Delaware will provide such information to the public. North Dakota, California, and Maryland provide limited audit information.
State Banking Information
Directories
The following states have directories of financial institutions for a fee: Alaska, California, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas.
State Banking Information
Call Reports
Sixteen states allow public review of banking call reports -- simply a balance sheet and an income statement. Institutions must submit this information on a quarterly basis. Some states will give you this information over the telephone.
State Banking Information
Mailing Lists
Twenty-four states provide mailing lists -- the following states at no charge: Florida, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, and West Virginia.
State Banking Information
X List Of State Banking Departments
Alabama
Zack Thompson, Superintendent of Banks, State Banking Department, 101 S. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130 (205) 242-3452. Regulates: l67 banks, 1 state chartered trust company, and national banks; 1 savings and loan. An audit of each institution is done once a year. All information is sent to the Federal Reserve in Atlanta FDIC and not made public through this agency. General information on a specific institution can be given over the phone. Information is sent to the Federal Reserve in Atlanta. A mailing list of chartered banks is available for a fee.
Alaska
Willis F. Kirkpatrick, Director, Banking Securities and Corporations, P.O. Box 110807, Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 465-2521. Regulates: 15 banks, 1 savings and loan, 2 small loan companies, 15 premium financing companies and 2 credit unions. An audit of each institution is done once a year. All information is confidential. Only quarterly earnings statements are available. All information is sent to FDIC. A directory of all financial institutions is available for $10.
Arizona
State Banking Department, 3225 N. Central Ave., Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 255-4421. Regulates: 37 banks, 8 savings and loans, 400 mortgage brokers, 29 credit unions, 600 used car dealers. An audit of each institution is done once a year. All information on the audit is confidential. Call Reports can be reviewed in the office. All information is sent to FDIC, Federal Bank Board, National Credit Union Administration. A mailing list of financial institutions is available for a fee.
Arkansas
Don Clark, Assistant Bank Commissioner, State Banking Department, Tower Bldg., 323 Center St., Suite 500, Little Rock, AR 72201-2613 (501) 324-9019. Regulates 181 state chartered banks. Each institution is audited every 2 years, information is confidential. Performance reports of each bank are available for a fee. Annual reports are available as well as a mailing list of financial institutions. Some data available on magnetic tape.
California
James E. Gilleran, Superintendent of Banks, State Banking Department, 111 Pine St., Ste. 1100, San Francisco, CA 94101; (415) 557-3535. Regulates: 256 state chartered banks, 24 trust companies, 101 foreign bank departments. Each institution is audited annually to every 18 months. Information concerning a bank's assets can be given over the phone. A statistical table is available free, as well as a directory of financial institutions for a small fee.
Colorado
Barbara M.A. Walker, State Banking Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1175, Denver, CO 80204; (303) 894-7575. Regulates: 161 state chartered banks, 12 industrial banks and 12 money order companies. Most information is confidential. For specific information on a bank, a written request is required.
Connecticut
Ralph M. Shulanski, Jr., Banking Commissioner, Department of Banking, 44 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4560. Regulates: state banks, and savings and loans. Each institution is audited once a year, all information is confidential. Information from Call Reports is available over the phone, or can be inspected at the office. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available.
Delaware
Keith H. Ellis, Office of the State Bank Commissioner, State Bank Commissioner, State Banking Commission, 55 E. Loockerman St., Suite 210, Dover, DE 19901; P.O. Box 1401, Dover, DE 19903; (302) 739-4235. Regulates: state chartered commercial banks, savings and loan institutions. Audits are done annually and information is made available to the public. Annual Reports are available from this office, as well as a free mailing list of all financial institutions.
District of Columbia
Office of Banking and Financial Institutions, 1250 I. St., NW, Suite 1003, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 727-1566. Regulates: all depository institutions. No information available to the public until Spring, 1993.
Florida
Department of Banking and Finance, Division of Banking, Capitol Building, Suite 1401, Tallahassee, FL 32301; (904) 488-0370. Regulates: banks, savings and loans, credit unions and international agencies. Institutions are audited once every 18 months and data is kept confidential. Information is sent to FDIC. Call Report information can be given over the phone. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available at no charge.
Georgia
Department of Banking and Finance, 2990 Brandywine Rd., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30341; (404) 986-1633. Regulates: state chartered banks, sellers holding companies, credit unions and international banking offices. Institutions are audited between 12 and 18 months depending on size and age. Data files are kept confidential. For specific information on a bank, you must contact the bank individually. Data files are computerized but not available to the public.
Hawaii
Clifford Hisa, Commissioner, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Financial Institutions, P.O. Box 2054, Honolulu, HI 96805; (808) 548-5855. Regulates: 7 banks, 2 saving and loans, 3 trust companies and 2 escrow companies. Each institution is audited once a year and data files are kept confidential. General comparative information on banks can be given over the phone. Information is sent to FDIC. A mailing list of financial institutions is available for $.25 per page.
Idaho
Belton J. Patty, Director, Department of Finance, 700 West State St., Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-3319. Regulates: 14 banks with 87 branches, 99 finance companies, and 52 credit unions. Audits are done between 18 months and 2 years depending on type of institution. All data files are kept confidential. Information is sent to FDIC, Federal Reserve, Federal Home Loan Bank, and the National Credit Union Administration. Annual Reports are available to the public as well as a mailing list of all financial institutions. There is no charge for the list.
Illinois
Commissioner of Bank and Trust Companies, 117 South 5th St., Reische Building, Room 100, Springfield, IL 62701; (217) 785-2837. Regulates: 825 state chartered banks. Banks are audited once a year and data files are kept confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC. A mailing list of financial institutions is available in alphabetical order, or by county order for a fee of $25.
Indiana
Charles Phillips, Director of Financial Institutions, 402 W. Washington Street, Room WO66, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-3956. Regulates: 208 banks, 64 credit unions, 13 savings and loans and 232 consumer credit loan companies. Each institution is audited once a year, all data files are kept confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC. Annual reports are made public as well as a mailing list of all the financial institutions. The mailing list is $100. Computerized data files includes banks opened, closed, or those with a new credit license. Data files are available to the public.
Department of Banking, 200 E. Grand St., Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 281-4014. Regulates: 458 state chartered banks, 117 loan companies, and 321 holding companies. Institutions are audited every 18 months. Data files are not made public; it is sent to FDIC in Kansas City. Information from Call Reports can be obtained for a fee of $5 each. Corporate files and stockholder lists are available for public inspection at the office.
Kansas
Frank D. Dunnick, State Bank Commissioner, State Banking Department, 700 Jackson St., Topeka, KS 66603; (913) 296-2266. Regulates: 373 state banks. Each bank is audited every 18 months. Call Report information is available over the phone. A Kansas International Bank Directory is available for a fee. Call (816) 421-7941.
Kentucky
Edward B. Hatchett Jr., Commissioner, Department of Financial Institutions, 911 Leawood Dr., Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-3390. Regulates: state chartered banks, credit unions, finance companies selling and registering securities, mortgage companies. Financial institutions are audited once a year. All information is kept confidential. An annual report which gives bank locations and licenses received is available for free. Some financial information and mailing list information is available in computer readable formats.
Louisiana
Larry L. Murray, Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Office of Financial Institutions, P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504) 925-4660. Regulates: 208 state chartered banks, 50 savings and loans, 85 credit unions, and 1200 consumer loan companies. Institutions are audited every two years, all data files are kept confidential. A quarterly report is available for $10.
Maine
H. Donald DeMatteis, Superintendent, Bureau of Banking, Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, State House Station #36, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 582-8713. Regulates: 19 state chartered banks, 4 savings and loans, 12 credit unions and 14 trust companies. Institutions are audited every 3 years, all data files are kept confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC. Call Report and balance sheet information is available over the phone. A status report is done on an annual basis for the state legislature and is available to the public. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available as well as information in computer readable formats.
Maryland
Margie Muller, State Bank Commissioner, Department of Licensing and Regulation, 501 St. Paul Place, 13th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; (301) 333-6808. Regulates: 78 state chartered banks, and 18 credit unions. Institutions are audited once a year. All data files are kept confidential. Call Report information and balance sheet data can be obtained over the phone.
Massachusetts
Michael C. Hanson, Commissioner, Division of Banks, 100 Cambridge St., 20th Floor, Boston, MA 02202; (617) 727-3120. Regulates: state chartered trust companies and credit unions. Audits are done once a year and all data files are kept confidential. Call reports are available for a fee of $8 per report. A mailing list of executives is available for a fee.
Michigan
Russell S. Kropschot, Commissioner, Financial Institutions Bureau, P.O. Box 30224, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-3460. Regulates: 171 banks, 372 credit unions and 3 savings and loans. Institutions are audited annually and data files are kept confidential. An annual report is available to the public as well as a mailing list and computer readable formats of the financial institutions they regulate.
Minnesota
James G. Miller, Deputy Commissioner of Commerce, Financial Examinations Division, Department of Commerce, 133 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-2135. Regulates: state chartered banks, mortgage companies, small loan companies and loan and thrifts (total of 5000). Each institution is audited every 18 months and data files are kept confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC. An annual report is available as well as Call Reports for $.50 per copy.
Mississippi
Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, P.O. Drawer 23729, Jackson, MS 39205-3729; (601) 359-1031. Regulates: 100 banks, 750 small loan companies, 80 credit unions. Institutions are audited once a year and data files are kept confidential. Information from a branch application can be inspected at this office.
Missouri
Earl L Manning, Commissioner's Office, Division of Finance, Department of Ecomonic Development, Regulation and Licensing, P.O. Box 716, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-2545. Regulates: 450 banks and 500 small loan companies. Quarterly reports are available to the public.
Montana
Financial Division, Department of Commerce, Lee Metcalf Bldg., 1520 E. 6th Ave., Room 50, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-2091. Regulates: 106 state banks. Each bank is audited once a year, data files are reported to FDIC. Call Report information, assets,and liability statements can be given over the phone. A mailing list is available from the Montana Bankers Association for $15, (406) 443-4121.
Nebraska
Director, Department of Banking and Finance, 1200 N. Street, Suite 311, Atrium Bldg., Lincoln, NE 68508; (402) 471-2171. Regulates: 309 commercial banks and 6 industrial banks. Each bank is audited once a year. All data files are confidential. Information is sent to FDIC. Financial information from Call Reports is available over the phone.
Nevada
L. Scott Walshaw, Department of Commerce, Financial Institutions Division, 406 E. 2nd St., Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-4259. Regulates: banks, savings and loans, credit unions, thrift and loan companies, consumer finance companies and debt collection organizations. Institutions are audited once a year, data files are sent to FDIC. Some financial information is available over the phone. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available for a fee. Some data files are available in computer readable formats.
New Hampshire
A. Rolland Roberge, Bank Commissioner, Department of Banking, 169 Manchester St., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-3561. Regulates: state chartered banks, trust companies and savings and loans. Institutions are audited every 18 months. All data files are kept confidential. An annual report and monthly bulletin is available to the public, as well as a list of pending applications. A mailing list of financial institutions is available at no cost.
New Jersey
Jeff Connor, Commissioner, Department of Banking, 20 W. State St., P.O. Box CN-040, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-3420. Regulates: commercial and savings banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and small loan companies (6,000 total). Institutions are audited once a year and data files are kept confidential. An annual report and press releases are available. A mailing list of all financial institutions can be obtained at no charge. Some data may be available on computer magnetic tape.
New Mexico
Ray Adamik, Chief Bank Examiner, Financial Institution Division, 725 St. Michaels Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-7100. Regulates: 52 state banks, 35 state credit unions, 2 savings and loans, 24 escrow companies, 63 small loan companies and 10 mortgage companies. Institutions are audited once a year, data files are kept confidential. Information regarding the total asset of an institution can be given over the phone. An annual report is available to the public.
New York
Superintendent of Banks, State Banking Department, 2 Rector St., New York, NY 10006; (212) 618-6642. Regulates: state chartered banks, commercial banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and branches of foreign banks. Audits are done on an annual basis. Most data files are confidential. Brochures are available from the consumer division.
North Carolina
William T. Graham, Commissioner of Banks, Banking Commission, Department of Economic and Community Development, P.O. Box 29512, Raleigh, NC 27626; (919) 733-3016. Regulates: 65 state chartered banks, and finance companies. Institutions are audited once a year. Data files are kept confidential and sent to FDIC. Profit/loss statements are public information. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available at no charge.
North Dakota
Gary D. Preszler, Commissioner of Banking, State Capitol, 600 E. Blvd. Ave., 13th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2253. Regulates: 117 state chartered banks, 54 credit unions and money brokers. Institutions are audited every 3 years. Some data files are available to the public with a written request to the Commissioner. Data files are sent to FDIC. Information from a bank's Call Report is available over the phone. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available for a fee.
John Burns, Deputy Superintendent of Banks, Division of Banks, Department of Commerce, 77 S. High St. 21st Floor, Columbus, OH 43266; (614) 466-2932. Regulates: state chartered banks. Banks are audited every 18 months. All data files are kept confidential. A copy of data is sent to FDIC. No mailing lists available.
Oklahoma
Banking Department, Oklahoma Banking Association, 4100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2783. Regulates: state chartered banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and trust companies (total 296). Institutions are audited every 2 years, all data files are kept confidential. Financial information and letters of correspondence can be reviewed by the public.
Oregon
Cecil R. Monroe, Administrator, Department of Insurance and Finance, Division of Finance and Capital Securities, 21 Labor and Industry Building, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-4140. Regulates: banks, trust companies, pawn brokers. Audits are performed every 2 years or when needed. All data files are confidential and sent to FDIC. Annual reports are available to the public. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available.
Pennsylvania
Sarah W. Hargrove, Secretary of Banking, 333 Market St., 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101; (717) 787-6991. Regulates: state chartered savings and loans, commercial banks, and foreign banks. Audits are done on a yearly basis, all data files are confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC. An annual report is available to the public.
Rhode Island
Edward D. Tare Jr., Associate Director, Superintendent of Banking, Banking Insurance and Securities Administration, Department of Business Regulation, 233 Richmond St., Suite 231, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2405. Regulates: 5 saving banks and 11 trust companies, 1 savings and loans, 46 credit unions, and 450 finance companies. Audits are done once a year. All data files are kept confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC. An annual report is available for $25. Information from a Call Report is available from the office. Balance sheet data is computerized and available in various reports.
South Carolina
Louie A Jacobs, Commissioner of Banking, Bank Examining Division, 1015 Sumter St., Room 309, Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 734-1050. Regulates: 54 state chartered banks, 2 trust companies, 30 credit unions, and 6 savings and loans. Institutions are audited once a year. All data files are confidential and sent to FDIC. Information from a Call Report is available over the phone. An annual report is available which contains a list of all financial institutions and their addresses.
South Dakota
Richard A. Duncan, Director, Division of Banking, State Capitol Building, 500 E. Capital St., Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3421. Regulates: 103 banks, 3 savings and loans, 22 mortgage companies, and 19 finance companies. Audits are done annually. All data files are confidential. An annual report is available to the public.
Tennessee
Talmadge Gilly, Commissioner, Department of Financial Institutions, John Sevier Bldg., 4th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243-0705 (615) 741-2236. Regulates: state banks, credit unions, savings and loans and money orders. Audits are done every 3 years. All data files are confidential. An annual report and information on a bank's total assets are available by visiting the office.
Texas
Catherine Ghiglieri, Banking Commissioner, Department of Banking, 2601 N. Lamar Ave., Austin, TX 78705 (512) 475-1300. Regulates: 542 banks, 2 banks (uninsured), 24 foreign bank agencies. Audits are done every 6 months. All data files are confidential. Information is sent to the Federal Reserve and FDIC. Information on a Call Report is available by visiting the office. A directory of all financial institutions is available for a fee of $15.
George Sutton, Commissioner, Department of Financial Institutions, P.O. Box 89, Salt Lake City, UT 84110 (801) 538-8830. Regulates: 37 banks. Audits are done between 6 months and 5 years. All data files are kept confidential. Data files are sent to FDIC and the Federal Reserve. Information on a report of condition can be given over the phone. Annual reports are available to the public.
Vermont
Jeffery Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Banking and Insurance, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620 (802) 828-3301. Regulates: 16 banks, 3 savings and loans, 49 credit unions, 1 trust company, 119 license lenders. Audits are done every 2 years and data files are available to the public. Information is sent to FDIC. An annual report is available to the public.
Virginia
Sidney A. Bailey, Commissioner, Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 2AE, Richmond, VA 23205 (804) 786-3657 Regulates: state chartered banks, credit unions, industrial loans, savings and loans, and mortgage brokers. (total of 500). Audits are done once a year. Data files are kept confidential. An annual report is available containing a list of financial institutions and the proper addresses.
Washington
John L. Bley, Supervisor of Banking, Division of Banking, Department of General Administration, 1400 S. Evergreen Park Dr., SW, Suite 120, PO Box 41026, Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 753-6520. Regulates: 99 state banks. Audits are done once a year. Data can be obtained with a written request. Data files are sent to FDIC. An annual report is available to the public.
West Virginia
Sharon G. Bias, Commissioner, West Virginia Division of Banking, State Capital Complex #3, Suite 311, 1900 Kanowha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25305-0240 (304) 348-2294. Regulates: 167 banks, 15 industrial loans, 16 credit unions, 55 small loan companies, 12 mortgage companies. Audits are done once a year. All data files are confidential. Information from Call Reports and correspondence is available for public inspection at this office. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available for free. Some financial information and Call Reports are computerized and information is released upon request.
Wisconsin
Toby E. Sherry, Office of the Commissioner of Banking, P.O. Box 7876, Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-1621. Regulates: finance companies, loan companies, insurance companies, adjustment services, and state chartered banks licensed as finance companies. All data files from an audit are confidential. Information available to the public includes complaints registered, rate charges and an annual report. A mailing list of all financial institutions is available for a fee. Some data is available in computer readable formats.
Wyoming
Rodger Dewey, Director, Dept. of Audit, Herschler Bldg. 3rd Floor E, Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-6600. Regulates: 33 state chartered banks with 35 total branches, 1 savings and loan, and 2 trust companies. Audits are done annually and data files are kept confidential. Information is sent to regulatory agencies. An annual report and balance sheet information is available for public inspection at this office. A mailing list of all state and national banks is available.
State Banking Information
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* Commission-Registered Traders
Registration Unit
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW, Room 701
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-3688
Futures Commission brokers, commodity trading advisors, commodity pool operators, and other companies and individuals involved in futures trading register with the CFTC. To determine is a specific company or individual is registered call the Registration Unit. For a directory listing all firms involved in futures trading contact the National Futures Association, P.O. Box 98383, Chicago, IL 60693-0001, Attention: Business Systems Group, (312) 781-1300. Send check or money order for $25 and include your telephone number on the payment.
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* Commodities Futures Trading Reference Books
Library
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-5901
A collection of commodity futures trading-related materials emphasizing law, economics, business, and commodities is maintained at the library. With approval and by pre-arranged appointment, limited public use of the facility is permitted. Contact the Library for details.
Commodities
* Commodity Exchange Regulation
Division of Trading and Markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW, Room 640
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-8955
Regulation of the exchanges on which commodities futures are traded is the responsibility of this division. Approval of all futures contracts traded or exchanged must also be obtained from this office. For further information, contact the Division of Trading and Markets.
Commodities
* Commodity Trading Complaints
Office of Proceedings
Complaint Section
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-3067
This unit directs proceedings to determine if reparations are to be made to persons who claim damages as a result of violations of the Commodity Exchange Act. If you believe you may have been cheated or defrauded in trading transactions, the Commission should be advised. Staff here can also confirm if there are any pending or prior legal actions involving an individual or firm registered with the Commission.
Commodities
* Company Information: FOIA Requests
Freedom of Information Office
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW, Room 211
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-3382
Information is collected by the Commission on futures commissions brokers, dealers, commodity futures exchanges, commodities trading advisors, and other individuals and companies involved in futures trading of commodities such as agricultural products, metals, and lumber. A FOIA request must be filed to obtain information that may be disclosed from registration applications, hearing and appeal transcripts, and other records on specific individuals and firms. Contact the FOIA office listed for details.
Commodities
* Futures Markets Publications and Reports
Office of Communication and Education Services
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
2033 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-8630
Information from the Commission's studies of the functioning of futures markets can be obtained from this office. Reports and publications about the Commission and explaining commodities futures trading include background on Commodity Futures Trading Commission (information provided when requested).
CFTC Annual Report
Economic Purposes of Futures Trading
Reading Commodity Futures Price Tables
Contact the office listed to obtain reports, publications, and information.
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* International Mineral Data
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Minerals Yearbook, 1988: Volume 111 (Area Reports: International) contains the latest available mineral data from more than 150 foreign countries and discusses the importance of minerals to the economies of these nations. It reviews the international minerals industry in general and its relationship to the world economy (S/N 024-004-02217-5, 1988: $44).
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* Mineral Commodity Summaries 1989
Minerals Information Office
Bureau of Mines/U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS 2647-MIB
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5520
Mineral Commodity Summaries 1992 lists the statistics available for 90 commodities, including domestic production and uses; salient statistics - United States; recycling; import sources; tariff; depletion allowance; government stockpile; events and trends; world mine production, reserves and reserve base; world resources; and substitutes. The expert's name and phone number of each report is also listed.
Commodities
* Mineral Commodity Information
Minerals Information Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS 2647-MIB
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5520
The Minerals Information Office is staffed by mineral experts who distribute a wide variety of mineral-related information and publications to meet and support the needs of the public, as well as government agencies and the scientific and industrial sectors. The staff provides information on the most current as well as past published reports pertaining to minerals, mining, processing, and research, as well as updated listings of current reports.
Commodities
* Mineral Deposits Database
Minerals Information Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., MS 2647-MIB
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5520
The Personal Computer Advanced Deposit Information Tracking System Mineral Deposit Data Base contains information on 3,000 domestic and foreign (market economy countries) mining operations, including operation data (name, company, locations, etc.) and operation status (operation type, processing and milling methods, capacity, etc.). The database covers 34 critical and strategic commodities, representing those deposits most significant in terms of value and tonnage.
Commodities
* Mineral Production and Consumption
Information and Analysis Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
2401 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 634-7131
The Bureau of Mines collects information about minerals from U.S. mining companies and mineral processing plants. Mineral production and consumption is monitored throughout the world through contacts with foreign governments, U.S. embassies, international publications, and visits to mines overseas. The Bureau employs 11 state mineral specialists through cooperative data collection agreements with the states. Three regional field offices and nine research centers also gather information. The data is then made available to the public via reports, books, and computer disks.
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* Minerals: Data, Industries, and Technology
Publication Distribution
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
Cochrans Mills Rd.
P.O. Box 18070
Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 892-4338
The Bureau of Mines publishes several reports of investigations and information circulars that are free of charge to those interested in mineral research. Mineral Industry Surveys are published monthly, quarterly, and annually, presenting data on various minerals and metals. Reprints from Minerals Yearbook 1987 are available and report on the mineral industry in the United States and abroad. Minerals Facts and Problems covers the technology used in the extraction and processing of minerals.
Commodities
* Minerals Yearbooks Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Yearbooks on metals and minerals are listed, as well as reports on the domestic and international industry. Free.
Commodities
* Monitoring Commodity Trading
Division of Economics and Analysis
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2033 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20581 (202) 254-6990
Proposed futures trading contracts are reviewed for validity by this division. It also analyzes the economic implications of CFTC regulations and policies and watchdogs trading to detect manipulations, price distortions, and congestion in the markets. For further details, contact the division listed.
Commodities
Federal Tax Help
Why pay money to expensive tax preparers, tax accountants, and tax attorneys when you can get better services and information directly from the government? The government has dozens of free tax help programs very few people know about. There is a special section at the end of this chapter for state tax assistance.
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Interesting Facts
Gross internal revenue collections reached $1.01 trillion in 1989 (up 8.4%) and there were 199.6 million federal tax returns and supporting documents filed. IRS issued 82.6 million refunds totaling $93.6 billion, compared to $94.5 billion last year. Last year was the seventh year taxpayers were invited to make voluntary contributions to reduce the public debt. There were 529 contributions, totaling $204,000. For tax years beginning after 1990, unnecessary cosmetic surgery will not qualify as a deductible medical expense. Cosmetic surgery is any procedure that is directed at improving the patient's appearance and does not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease.
Federal Tax Help
Taxpayers Affected by Operation Desert Shield
New Publication 945, Tax Information for Those Affected by Operation Desert Shield, contains answers to commonly asked questions that primarily apply to newly activated reservists, as well as all other active duty U.S. military personnel and their families, citizens who had been detained by Iraq, and citizens who had to leave the Middle East because of the adverse conditions. This publication covers many issues, such as available tax relief measures for suspending examinations or collection of back taxes, extending due dates for filing an income tax return, meeting the requirements for the foreign earned income exclusion, and seeking other tax assistance.
Federal Tax Help
* Actuaries Enrollment Board
Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 523-8787
Individuals who wish to perform actuarial services must enroll with this Board within the IRS. The Board is also responsible for the supervision of actuaries and their enrollment revocation after fair hearings.
Federal Tax Help
* Amending Your Tax Return
Service Center Directors
Deputy Commissioner, Operations
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-4255
If you find that you did not report income on your tax form, did not claim deductions or credit you could have claimed, or you claimed deductions or credits that you should not have claimed, you can correct your return by filing a Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Generally, this form must be filed within three years from the date of your original return or within two years from the date you paid your taxes, whichever is later. File Form 1040X with the IRS Service Center in your area, listed elsewhere in this book.
Federal Tax Help
* Collection
Office of the Assistant Commissioner
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7238
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-5430
Collection is responsible for securing delinquent Federal tax returns and for collecting taxes where the amount owed is not in dispute, but remains unpaid. The Service Center Collection Branch (SCCB) is Collection's first point of contact with taxpayers who are delinquent in filing returns and paying taxes. They send notices to taxpayers and act on the replies to the notices. The SCCB also reviews selected Forms W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, to determine whether employees have the correct amount of tax withheld from their wages and directs employers to increase the amount withheld when appropriate.
Federal Tax Help
* Corporation Tax Statistics
Statistics of Income Division
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 2608
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 874-0360
The following Statistics of Income reports and tapes can be purchased from the Statistics of Income Division. Prepayment is required, with checks made payable to the IRS Accounting section:
Corporation Source Book, 1987, Publication 1053, $175. This 480-page document presents detailed income statement, balance sheet, tax and investment credit items by major and minor industries and size of total assets. A magnetic tape containing the tabular statistics for 1986 can be purchased for $1,500.
Partnership Source Book, 1957-1983, Publication 1289, $30. This 291-page document shows key partnership data for 1957 through 1983, at the minor, major and division industry levels. It includes a historical definition of terms section and a summary of legislative changes affecting the comparability of partnership data during that period. A magnetic tape containing the tabular statistics for partnerships can be purchased for $300 from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.
Sole Proprietorship Source Book, 1957-1984, Publication 1323, $95. This source book is a companion to that for partnerships, described above. It is a 244-page document showing key proprietorship data for 1957 through 1984. Each page contains statistics for a particular industry. A magnetic tape containing the tabular statistics can be purchased for $245.
Studies of International Income and Taxes, 1979-1983, Publication 1267, $45. This report presents information from 13 Statistics of Income studies in the international area.
Partnership Returns, 1978-1982, Publication 369, $22. This report presents previously unpublished Statistics of Income data for 1980, 1981, and 1982, as well as data previously issued in the SOI Bulletin and in other publications.
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Federal Tax Help
* Earned Income Credit
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 874-1460
Low income taxpayers who keep a home for themselves and at least one child may claim the Earned Income Credit (EIC). Your earned income and adjusted gross income must each be less than $22,370. You may be entitled to a refundable credit of up to $2,211. Contact the toll-free hotline in your area for more information.
Federal Tax Help
* Electronic Tax Filing
Electronic Filing Division
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 927-2400
Electronic returns take a much shorter time to process because there are fewer steps in electronic processing, and that saves time. Electronic returns have a much higher accuracy rate than paper returns. This is because electronic returns are verified by electronic filing software before they are accepted. Usually, only people who expect a refund can file electronically, but this year, the service will conduct a pilot test for accepting and processing Balance Due returns. The test is limited to taxpayers who reside in the states of Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. You must file you taxes electronically through a qualified electronic filer. This office can provide you with information on how to become an electronic filer, including the procedures, tests, and applications necessary. The following publications set the procedures for the electronic filing of tax year 1990 individual income tax returns and Direct Deposit. They also provide procedures for balance due returns.
1345 - Procedures for Electronic Filing of Individual Income Tax Returns (Tax Year 1990).
1346 - Electronic Return File Specifications and Record Layouts for Individual Income Tax Returns.
Federal Tax Help
* Employee Plans and Exempt Organizations
Office of the Assistant Commissioner
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-6710
The Employee Plans function administers the tax laws governing pension plans by issuing letters determining whether a plan qualifies under the law, examining returns to ensure that plans are complying with the law, and publishing rulings to clarify the law. Speakers address various practitioner groups across the country to highlight new Employee Plans developments and receive insights first-hand from practitioners. This office also handles exempt organizations, and administers the tax laws governing these organizations and private foundations. The IRS monitors whether sponsors of charitable fundraising events are providing accurate information on the extent to which contributions are deductible. The IRS educates the soliciting organizations and conducts a special examination program to decrease the abusive and misleading fundraising practices of some charities. Publication 1391, Deductibility of Payments made to Charities Conducting Fundraising Events, is part of an on-going educational program that includes speeches, taxpayer assistance workshops, and revisions to forms and publications. IRS has established a telephone hotline to help charities make a determination of the value of premiums offered in fundraising activities and to help charities answer questions from donors on the deductibility of contributions made. Charitable organizations engaging in misleading or abusive practices are referred for examination.
Federal Tax Help
* Estate and Gift Tax
Office of Passthroughs and Special Industries
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 5427
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-3000
This office will help you on matters pertaining to the regulations of estate and gift tax. This office is most often used by lawyers who are helping people manage estates, but they will answer people's questions or direct them to appropriate sources for more information.
Federal Tax Help
* Federal Tax Guide for Older Americans
Committee on Aging
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 226-3375
The Federal Income Tax Guide for Older Americans is a free publication, which presents an introduction to the basic provisions of the Tax code benefiting older Americans. It is designed to address the needs of older Americans with moderate income. In addition to emphasizing issues directly affecting senior citizens, the Tax Guide also discusses this year's tax forms to better help taxpayers fully understand the entire process. It also identifies numerous Internal Revenue service publications and prerecorded telephone messages which give more detailed information on the subjects discussed.
Federal Tax Help
* Foreign Language Assistance in Tax Preparation
Taxpayer Services, International
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
950 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 874-1470
Interpreters are available at the IRS in the major foreign languages to assist taxpayers who do not speak English. Written requests for help may be sent to the above office, and IRS interpreters will respond to the questions, but only in English. Sometimes the State Department assists in the interpretation of letters. Requests are received only for obtaining solutions to specific tax problems and not for the preparation of tax returns.
VITA centers in local area often have foreign interpreters if the population in that area warrants them. Contact your local IRS office in the white pages of your phone directory or your area's Taxpayer Education Coordinator, listed elsewhere in this book, for information.
Many of the IRS forms are also available in Spanish. They are:
1S Derechos del contribuyente (Your Rights as a Taxpayer), 179 Circular PR, Guia Contributiva Federal Para Patronos Puertoriquenos (Federal Tax Guide for Employers in Puerto Rico)
556S Revision de las Declaraciones de Impuesto, Derecho de Apelacion y Reclamaciones de Reembolsos (Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund)
579S Como Preparar la Declaracion de Impuesto Federal (How to Prepare the Federal Income Tax Return)
596SP Credito por Ingroso del Trabajo
594S Proceso de cobro (Deudas del impuesto por razon del empleo) (The Collection Process: Employment Tax Accounts)
850 English-Spanish Glossary of Words and Phrases Used in Publications Issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
Federal Tax Help
* Foreign Tax Credits
Assistant Commissioner (International)
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
950 L'Enfant Plaza South, SW
Attn: IN:C:TPS
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 874-1470
If you need information or assistance in the guidelines for foreign tax credit allowed for income taxes paid to foreign governments, contact this office. Income in this situation is taxed by both the United States and the foreign country. Publication 514 from the IRS describes in detail the tax credit, who is eligible, and how to calculate the credit.
Federal Tax Help
* Free Courses on How To Prepare Taxes
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a program within the IRS where training is provided to volunteers to help people prepare basic tax returns for older, handicapped and non-English speaking taxpayers. The volunteers serve in the community at neighborhood centers, libraries, churches and shopping malls. The IRS provides free instruction and materials and trains volunteers to prepare Forms 1040 EZ, 1040A, and the basic 1040. New volunteers generally receive four-to-five days instruction; experienced individuals, a one-to-two day refresher. There is also self-instruction. Training is usually available December through January at convenient locations. In exchange for the free training, VITA asks that you spend several hours a week on VITA from January 1 through April 15. To join VITA in your area, just call the Taxpayer Education Coordinator at the number listed below.
Mercantile Plaza Bldg., 10th Fl., Ave. Ponce De Leon, Stop 271/2, Hato Rey,
PR 00917; (809) 498-5946
* Free Legal Help If You Get Audited
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
Under this program, law and graduate accounting school students are given special permission to practice before the IRS on behalf of taxpayers who cannot afford professional help. Volunteers are needed to help with the clinic operations or to serve as Student Tax Clinic Directors. Students work under the direction of their professors to handle legal and technical problems. Your local taxpayer education coordinator will inform you of tax clinics in your area.
Federal Tax Help
* Free Tax Forms At Your Library
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 1315
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
The IRS supplies over 30,000 libraries, technical schools, prisons, and other facilities with free tax forms, audiovisual aids, and reference materials. These facilities are in need of volunteers to assist in distribution and use of these aids. Contact your local library or center and volunteer to help.
Federal Tax Help
* Future Tax Legislation
Director, Legislative Affairs
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-3700
The Legislative Affairs Division is responsible for developing IRS legislative proposals, tracking pending legislation, analyzing and implementing new legislation, and preparing responses to General Accounting Office reports.
For further information regarding tax laws that have been introduced, or for an assessment of future laws, contact the following offices. Ask to speak with the person monitoring changes in the tax provision you are calling about.
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Legislative Affairs, 1500 Pennsylvania, Ave., Room 3134, Washington, DC 20224; (202) 566-2037
Senate Committee on Finance, 205 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; (202) 224-4515
House Committee on Ways and Means, 1102 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; (202) 225-3625
Joint Committee on Taxation, 1015 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; (202) 225-3621
Federal Tax Help
* Historian
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 377-6456
The IRS decision to create this position follows a growing trend in both the government and corporate worlds to establish history offices, archives, and historic preservation efforts. This new function will help the IRS move into the future with an understanding and appreciation of its past. The historian will develop an archival collection of the most important historical documents created by the IRS, will research and write policy and management-related historical reports, prepare a full-length history of taxation in the U.S., establish a collection of oral history interviews, and assist IRS staff members in answering historical research questions.
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Federal Tax Help
* Hotline for Tax Aspects of Retirement Plans
Employee Plans Technical and Actuarial Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 566-6783/6784
The above numbers are hotlines to attorneys within this division that are there to discuss tax questions relating to retirement and pension plans, such as 401(k) and 501(c3). The hours are 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Federal Tax Help
* How to Protect Older Americans From Overpayment
Special Committee on Aging
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5364
This is a free information paper updated yearly, which is designed to assure that older Americans claim every legitimate income tax deduction, exemption, and tax credit. This publication is very easy to understand and provides many examples and checklists. Also included is a section of income tax items which will change in the following year.
Federal Tax Help
* Individual Income Tax Statistics
Statistics of Income Division
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 2608
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 874-0300
Statistics of Income - 1987, Individual Income Tax Returns, Publication 1304, is a report that presents information on sources of income, exemptions, itemized deductions, and tax computations, with the data presented by size of adjusted gross income and marital status. This publication is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238 (S/N 048-004-02296-6).
Federal Tax Help
* Individual Tax Model
Statistics of Income Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Attn: R:S:P
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 874-0700
State tax officials determine rate structure and revenue yields through the use of Individual Tax Model. Public use tape files are available from the office above that include this tax model.
Federal Tax Help
* Information for Tax Practitioners
Forms Distribution Centers
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 85074, Richmond, VA 23261-5074
P.O. Box 8903, Bloomington, IN 61702
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001 (800) 829-3676
Tax practitioners can benefit from the following information made available to them from the IRS. Publication 1045, Information for Tax Practitioners, contains orders blanks for ordering bulk supplies of federal income tax forms. Also within the publication is a form that allows one to be placed on a mailing list in his IRS district to receive a tax practitioner's newsletter. Package X is also available to practitioners with the most popular tax forms and instructions on how to prepare them.
Federal Tax Help
* In-House IRS Audit Manuals
Freedom of Information Reading Room
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1569
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-5164
Tax audit manuals use by IRS staff and other in-house manuals are available to the public. Contact the office above for arrangements to use particular materials. For copies of manuals and written requests, write to: Internal Revenue Service, c/o Ben Franklin Station, P.O. Box 388, Washington, DC 20044, Attn: Freedom of Information Request.
Available IRS Technical Manuals:
Organization and Staffing (1100), $36.45
Policies of the Internal Revenue Service (1218), $14.55
Delegation Orders (1229), $17.10
Internal Management Document System (1230), $21.90
Disclosure of Official Information (1272), $63.15
Travel (1763), $29.85
General (4000), $20.10
Income Tax Examinations (4200), $74.85
Tax Audit Guidelines for Internal Revenue Examiners (4231), $27.20
Techniques Handbook for Specialized Industries (4232)
1. Insurance, $15.45
2. Auto Dealers, $2.55
3. Textiles, $4.80
4. Timber, $6.15
5. Brokerage Firms, $11.90
6. Railroads, $13.65
7. Construction, $4.65
8. Oil and Gas, $47.85
9. Financial Institution, $6.45
10. Public Utilities, $10.05
11. Barter Exchanges, -0-
Tax Audit Guidelines, Partnerships, Estates and Trusts, and Corporations (4233),
$22.55
Techniques Handbook for In-Depth Examinations (4235), $25.65
Examination Tax Shelters (4236), $10.65
Report Writing Guide for Income Tax Examiners (4237), $21.30
Examination Techniques Handbook for Estate Tax Examiners (4350), $27.15
Handbook for Quality Review (4419), $11.40
Employment Tax Procedures (4600), $12.90
Excise Tax Procedure (4700), $17.55
Handbook for Examination Group Managers (4(10)20), $15.75
Classification (41(12)0), $8.10
General Procedural Guides (5100), $24.45
Collection Quality Review System (CQRS) (5190), $4.05
Delinquent Return Procedures (5200), $10.05
Balance Due Account Procedures (5300), $23.55
Service Center Collection Branch Procedures (5400), $93.90
Service Center Collection Branch Managers (5415), $9.90
Automated Collection Function Procedures (5500), $18.60
Automated Collection System Managers (5512), $21.30
Collection Field Function Techniques and Other Assignments (5600), $32.25
Employment Tax Examinations (5(10)00), $12.60
Collection Technical Review Handbook for Employment Tax Examination
(5(10)20)), $2.25
Group Managers Handbook (5620)0), $8.40
Field Branch Chief's Handbook (5630)0), $3.75
Special Procedures (5700), $57
Special Procedures Function Managers (57(15)0), $3.90
Legal Reference Guide for Revenue Officers (57(16)0), $37.50
Records and Reports (5800), $9.60
Collection Reports for Field Managers (5890), $4.35
Collection Support Function (5900), $19.50
Taxpayer Service (6810), $51.45
Exempt Organizations (7751), $60.90
Private Foundations (7752), $40.05
Employee Plans Master File (7810), $10.50
Exempt Organizations Business Master File (7820), $26.70
Employee Plans Training Program Phase II, Revised 01/87 (4220-01), $51.60
Exempt Organizations Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1986, Revised 01/86 (4277-20), $43.80
Exempt Organizations Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1987, Revised 01/87 (4277-25), $44.70
Exempt Organizations Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1988, Revised 01/88 (4277-28), $37.65
Exempt Organizations EP/EO CPE Operational Topics for 1989, Revised 01/89
(4277-31), $10.05
Exempt Organizations Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1989, Revised 01/89 (4277-32), $43.35
Exempt Organization Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1989 Index, Revised 01/89 (4277-33), $9
Exempt Organization Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1990, Revised 1/90 (4277-039), $68.85
Exempt Organization Continuing Professional Education Technical Instruction
Program for 1990 Index, Revised 1/90 (4277-040), $9.
Federal Tax Help
* Internal Revenue Bulletin
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Internal Revenue Bulletin announces official Internal Revenue Service rulings, Treasury decisions, Executive Orders, legislation, and court decisions pertaining to Internal Revenue matters. The price is $104 per year (S/N 748- 004-00000-9). Twice yearly, the weekly issues of the Internal Revenue Bulletin are consolidated into the Cumulative Bulletins (Jan-June and July-Dec). These Bulletins are not included as part of this subscription, but are sold as separate subscriptions. The subject bibliography, Internal Revenue Cumulative Bulletins, lists the bulletins available, dating back to 1940. Prices range from $8 to $42, depending on the year.
Federal Tax Help
* International Tax Assistance
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, International
Internal Revenue Service
950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, IN:C:TPS
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 287-4311
The International Office plays the lead role in devising strategies to assure that worldwide revenues due the United States are assessed and collected. International maintains a high number of taxpayer service visits to U.S. embassies and consulates to help U.S. taxpayers living abroad and in U.S. territories and possessions. Year-round taxpayer assistance by IRS staff at 13 overseas posts is supplemented by these visits. International publicized worldwide undelivered refunds, attempting to reach 800 taxpayers owed over $1 million in refunds returned as undeliverable by the world's postal authorities. The specialists in this office will offer technical assistance concerning questions relating to foreign taxes and tax credits. Refer also to Publications 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad, and 514, Foreign Tax Credits for Individuals. International's Office of International programs administers 35 income tax treaties, 16 estate tax treaties and 7 gift tax treaties worldwide. These treaties provide for relief from double taxation, exchanges of information, routine sharing of information, and simultaneous examinations. During the past year, this office successfully completed negotiations in 122 cases for U.S. taxpayers who requested relief from double taxation.
Overseas Posts:
Bonn, West Germany 339-2119
Caracas, Venezuela 285-4641
London, England 408-8076 or 408-8077
Mexico City, Mexico 211-0042, ext. 3559
Nassau, Bahamas 809-322-1181
Ottawa, Canada 613-238-5335
Paris, France 4296-1202, ext. 2214
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 488-3800, ext. 210
Rome, Italy 4674-2560
Sao Paulo, Brazil 881-6511, ext. 287
Singapore 338-0251, ext. 247
Sydney, Australia 261-9275
Tokyo, Japan 3224-5466
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Assistance Through the Media
Audio/Visual Branch
Public Affairs Division, Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7541
To provide specialized tax information to targeted audiences, the IRS developed an alliance with various industry groups and Public Broadcasting Service stations to produce and market Tax Tips on Tape, a series of 27 videos. The programs were shown on 240 public broadcasting stations and coordinated with special Outreach Program events across the country. IRS also joined with Financial News Network to produce a weekly half-hour live show, IRS Tax Beat. Topics ranged from tax-exempt organizations to estate taxes and featured IRS executives and specialists answering call-in questions. As part of the continuing efforts to use the most efficient means to distribute information, the IRS began a weekly satellite transmission of tax programs, which were made available to cable outlets and television stations free of charge. Watch for these broadcasts in your local listings.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Collection of Delinquent Child Support Payments
Chief Operations Officer
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-6600
If a taxpayer fails to make support payments to a child or spouse who receives public assistance, Congress requires the IRS to withhold all or part of the taxpayer's income tax refund to cover the delinquent payments. Since 1986, the IRS has also been required to apply individual income tax refunds to child support payments for individuals who are not on welfare and to non-tax debts owed to some Federal agencies, such as student loans, military enlistment bonuses, and home mortgage loans, etc. Through an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, IRS acts as a collection agent for the state welfare agencies in all child or spousal support cases. The refund amounts are used to reimburse the agencies for the support they furnish through Aid to Families with Dependent Children, or are turned over to the parents having custody of the child or children in non-welfare cases. Other agreements with the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Energy, Interior, Education, Defense, Treasury, Justice, Health and Human Services, and the Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board and Small Business Administration require the IRS to act as a collection agent for delinquent non-tax Federal debts.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Collections and Returns
Returns Processing and Accounting
Office of the Assistant Commissioner
Taxpayer Service and Returns Processing
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-6860
This office is responsible for the processing of collection and returns within the IRS tax system. Statistics generated from this office are available in the Commissioner's Annual Report, available from the Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, for $3.50 (S/N 048-004-02280-9).
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Community Outreach Assistance
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
IRS employees and volunteers provide free tax help in coordination with local groups. The help is offered at places of business, community or neighborhood centers, libraries, colleges, and other popular locations. Within the Community Outreach program, line-by-line help with your income tax forms is provided. Tax information seminars are also held, including discussions, films or videotapes, and a question and answer period. The programs are aimed at particular interest groups, such as low-to-middle income people interested in preparing their own returns, or small business owners needing free tax assistance. Contact the taxpayer education coordinator in your area for additional information.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Criminal Investigation
Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investigation
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-6190
The mission of criminal investigation within the IRS is to encourage and achieve the highest possible level of voluntary compliance with the law by conducting investigations and recommending criminal prosecutions when warranted. Special agents target their efforts in the areas such as organized crime, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, questionable refund schemes, and tax shelters, of both domestic and international scope.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Private Letter Rulings and Information Letters
Technical Branch, Communications
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7270
If your tax situation warrants special interpretation on a particular tax deduction you would like to take, you can ask the IRS for a private letter ruling. The tax laws are applied to your case which can make this procedure time-consuming. To apply for a private-letter ruling, pertinent information must be sent, including names, addresses, taxpayer identification numbers, your IRS district office, a statement on why you qualify for the deduction, and legal documents pertaining to the case. Contact the above office on the procedure to follow. Someone from the IRS will be assigned to your case, and a notification will be sent to you on how to check the status of your ruling. Publication 91-1 explains the private letter ruling process. There is now a user fee, usually $2500, for each ruling.
Determination letters are also issued by the IRS to businesses and organizations concerning questions related to employee pension plans and tax-exempt status. The procedure for submitting information for a determination letter is similar to filing for a private-letter ruling; however, both the IRS district offices and the national office receive these requests and make the determinations.
General information letters are frequently issued by the IRS, and the request for the information is not as formal as the above mentioned letters. Simply write a letter or postcard to either the IRS district office in your area or to the national office with your question or situation on which you would like advice.
If making an inquiry to the national office, all of the above letters should be addressed to: Internal Revenue Service (Attn: CC:CORP:T:U), P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20224.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Research Efforts
Research Division
Assistant Commissioner, Planning, Finance, and Research
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 874-0100
IRS research efforts emphasize voluntary compliance, trend identification, and analysis. The IRS published estimates and projections of gross income owed but not voluntarily paid for individuals and corporations for selected years from 1973 through 1992. An analysis is also being completed on the net tax gap, the amount of income tax owed but not paid either voluntarily or involuntarily.
One of the primary objectives is to provide high quality service to taxpayers. IRS began conducting taxpayer opinion surveys in its functions that have direct contact with taxpayers to get initial or baseline measurements of taxpayer perceptions about the quality level of IRS service. A report has also been released on a new method for estimating taxpayer paperwork burden associated with preparation, recordkeeping, obtaining and learning materials, and filing forms associated with tax preparation.
IRS completed a second major study of the effects of refund offsets for non-tax debts on subsequent taxpayer behavior. IRS learned that taxpayers are more likely to file balance-due returns or not to file in the subsequent year.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Service Centers
Service Center Directors
Deputy Commissioner, Operations
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-4255
The following is a listing of the Internal Revenue Service Centers where taxpayers must mail their tax forms. If an addressed envelope comes with your return, the IRS asks that you use it. If you do not have one, or if you have moved during the year, mail your return to the Internal Revenue Service Center for the place where you live. No street address is needed.
Service Center Offices:
Andover, MA (617) 474-5549
Atlanta, GA (404) 455-2049
Austin, TX (512) 462-7025
Austin Compliance Center (512) 326-0816
Brookhaven (Holtsville), NY (516) 654-6886
Cincinnati, OH (606) 292-5316
Fresno, CA (209) 488-6437
Kansas City, MO (816) 926-6828
Memphis, TN (901) 365-5419
Ogden, UT (801) 625-6374
Philadelphia, PA (215) 969-2499
Regional Offices:
North Atlantic (212) 264-0839
Mid-Atlantic (215) 597-3991
Southeast (404) 331-4506
Central (513) 684-2587
Midwest (312) 886-4291
Southwest (214) 767-5762
Western (415) 556-3035
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Speakers and Customized Seminars
District Offices
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-1040
The Internal Revenue Service provides trained speakers for area civic organizations and other interested groups. Tax clinics are often organized for special interest groups. The IRS has also sponsored call-in radio programs where you may inquire about specific tax information. Contact the district offices of the IRS listed in this publication and inquire through the Public Affairs Director if these programs are of interest to you.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Special Enrollment Agents
Office of the Director of Practice
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 376-1421
IRS has designed a special enrollment of persons, other than attorneys and certified public accountants, who wish to represent clients before the IRS. This includes all matters connected with presentations to the Service, relating to a client's rights, privileges, and liabilities under laws or regulations administered by the Service. Such presentations include the preparation and filing of documents, all communications with the Service, and the representation of a client at conferences, hearings, and meetings. Candidates should be able to answer income tax accounting questions on the intermediate college course level. The following IRS publications, listed elsewhere in this book, will assist you in preparing for the examination:
17 Your Federal Income Tax
216 Conference and Practice Requirements
334 Tax Guide for Small Business
541 Tax Information on Partnerships
542 Tax Information on Corporations
553 Highlights of the 1989 Changes
560 Self-Employed Retirement Plans
589 Tax Information on S Corporations
590 Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
Answers to the previous year's examination may be obtained from the above address to assist you in preparing for the exam. Publication 1470, available from this office, includes an application for the test, as well as a copy of last year's exam. The two-day exam is given once a year in the fall.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Tax Compliance Program
Assistant Commissioner, Collection
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-5100
The Information Returns Program (IRP) is a largely computerized compliance program used by the IRS to match third party information on items, such as wages, interest, dividends, and certain deductions, with the amounts reported by taxpayers on their income tax returns. The IRS also uses the information to identify people who are reported to have received income, but did not file returns. In 1988, the IRS sent out 3.8 million notices reflecting discrepancies, and 3 million notices were sent to taxpayers for failure to file a tax return based upon information returns filed.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Technical-Advice Memorandums
Technical Branch, Communications
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7270
If you are audited by the IRS and are in disagreement with the IRS agent over interpretation of a tax law, you can ask the agent to request a technical-advice memorandum for you. These memorandums must be requested through the IRS district offices. The national office then makes the final determination. Dollar amounts cannot be disputed through these memorandums, only the interpretation of the tax laws and procedures.
Federal Tax Help
* IRS Walk-In Service Centers
Taxpayer Services
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2422
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 566-6352
Assisters are available in most IRS offices throughout the country to help you prepare your own return. In this way you will be given the opportunity to learn how to research and prepare your own tax return. An assister will "walk through" a return with you and a number of other taxpayers in a group setting. If you want help with your tax return, you should bring in your tax package, forms W-2 and 1099, and any other information (such as a copy of last year's return) that will help the assister to help you. At most IRS offices you can also get tax forms, publications, and help with questions about IRS notices or bills.
Federal Tax Help
* Learn What's New In Taxes
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
Tax professionals can learn recent tax law changes at Practitioner Institutes, which will enhance the professional quality of the services they provide. These institutes are sponsored by qualified educational institutions, state and local governments, and professional and other non-profit organizations. Contact your local Taxpayer Education Coordinator regarding these institutes.
Federal Tax Help
* Let the IRS Compute Your Taxes
District Offices
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-1040
If you use Form 1040A to compute your taxes, the IRS will complete the calculation for your taxes. You must complete the tax return through Line 20. All income must be from wages and interest. Other minor stipulations also apply. Contact the above number for specific details on completing your taxes in this way.
Federal Tax Help
* Money Waiting for You: Unclaimed Refunds
Accounting Branch
Internal Revenue Service
801 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004 (301) 492-5400
This office processes returned refund checks. After an attempt has been made by the Post Office to track the taxpayer fails, the IRS computer checks names against W2 forms, employer records and Social Security records for a correct address. Regional Offices use the media to advertise names of taxpayers who are due refunds. If after three years the IRS has been unsuccessful in finding the taxpayer, the money is deposited into an unclaimed refund account where it remains until it is claimed. Should a taxpayer discover at any time that they did not receive their refund they should contact the Internal Revenue Service Center where they filed their claim, or the office listed above.
Federal Tax Help
* Obtaining Prior Year Tax Returns
Service Center Directors
Chief Operations Officer
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-4255
It is possible to obtain a copy of your prior year tax return by completing Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Form, and mailing it to the Service Center where you filed the return. The charge is $4.25 for each year's return and must accompany this request. If a taxpayer's authorized representative wishes to request a copy of a taxpayer's prior year return, he or she must attach a signed copy of Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, or other document authorizing him or her to act for the taxpayer. In lieu of Form 4506, you can send a written request to the Service Center including the following information: your name, your social security number, and if you filed a joint return, the name and social security number of your spouse, the form number, the tax period, and your current address. You must sign this request, and if a joint return was filed, only one signature is needed. Allow 45 days to process the request. However, you often only need certain information, such as the amount of your reported income, the number of your exemptions, and tax shown on the return. You can get this information free if you write or visit an IRS office or call the toll-free number for your area.
Federal Tax Help
* Penalties and Interest
Taxpayer Services
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 566-6352
The law requires that IRS charge penalties for failure to file returns, late payments, payments with bad checks, negligence, false withholding statements, fraud, and other violations. The Penalty and Interest Notice Explanation (PINEX) notices are available upon request. These information notices show exactly how assessed penalties and interest have been computed on specific taxpayer accounts. The explanatory PINEX notices can be quickly computer-generated in response to taxpayer inquiries received by district offices and service centers. Taxpayer Service representatives are trained to answer taxpayer questions about these notices.
Federal Tax Help
* Practitioner Services
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
Each District Office puts out a newsletter (the frequency varies) designed for practitioners that provides information on a wide variety of tax topics. The district offices also have practitioner hotlines, which can answer questions regarding account questions their clients have.
Federal Tax Help
* Small Business Tax Education Course
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
Approximately 1,000 junior colleges and universities are now offering a new course designed by the IRS for tax education of those in small businesses. Course materials are designed by the IRS, and the college may present the material as either a credit or non-credit course. Nine areas are covered in the course, including business assets; use of the home for business; employment taxes; excise taxes; starting a business and recordkeeping; Schedules C (Profit or Loss from a Business), SE (Social Security Self-Employment Tax), and 1040-ES (Estimated Tax for Individuals); self-employment retirement plans; partnerships; and tip reporting and allocation rules. Contact a taxpayer education coordinator in your area, listed in this publication, for information on courses in your area.
Federal Tax Help
* Statistics of Income Bulletin
Statistics of Income Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 2608
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 874-0700
The Statistics of Income Bulletin provides the earliest published annual financial statistics from the various types of tax and information returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service. The Bulletin also includes information from periodic or special analytical studies of particular interest to tax administrators. In addition, historical data is provided for selected types of taxpayers, as well as State data and gross internal revenue collections. The SOI Bulletin is published quarterly and is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. The subscription service is $20 annually, $7.50 for single copies.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Analysis
Office of Tax Analysis
Office of the Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury for Tax Policy
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 622-0050
This departmental office within Treasury analyzes tax programs and legislation and looks for alternative programs depending on the current economic climate. Advisors are available in many areas, such as economic modeling, revenue estimating, international taxation, individual taxation, business taxation, and depreciation analysis.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Assistance for the Military
Taxpayer Services, International
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
950 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 287-4311
The IRS sends trained instructors to military bases here and overseas to train personnel on tax procedures. Through the VITA program, these military personnel then organize internal training sessions to assist others in the preparation of their tax returns. Those chosen to be instructors often have experience in taxation or accounting. If your tax situation is complex, the Legal Assistance offices at military bases can assist you. United States embassies and consulates are also accessible for those in need of their services.
The following international telephone numbers are the local numbers of the 14 U.S. Embassies and consulates with full-time permanent staff from the IRS. Please check with your telephone company for any country or city codes required if you are outside the local dialing area. The Nassau and Ottawa numbers include the United States area codes.
Bonn, West Germany 339-2119
Caracas, Venezuela 285-4641
London, England 408-8076 or 408-8077
Mexico City, Mexico 525-211-0042, ext. 3559
Nassau, Bahamas 809-322-1181
Ottawa, Canada 613-238-5335
Paris, France 4296-1202
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 488-3800, ext. 210
Rome, Italy 4674-2560
Sao Paulo, Brazil 881-6511, ext. 287
Singapore 338-0251, ext. 245
Sydney, Australia 261-9275
Tokyo, Japan 3224-5466
Publication 3, Tax Information for Military Personnel, may also be useful to you. Write to your area's IRS forms and publications distribution center, listed elsewhere, for a copy or call (800) 424-3676.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Audits
Taxpayer Services
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 874-1460
If the IRS selects your return for examination, you may be asked to produce records such as canceled checks, receipts or other supporting documents to verify entries on your return. Not all examinations result in changes in tax liability. If the examination of your return shows that you overpaid your tax, you will receive a refund. If the examination of your return shows that you owe additional tax, payment is expected. If you don't agree with the Examiner's findings, you have the right to appeal them. During the examination process, you will be given information about your appeal rights. Publication 5, Appeal Rights and Preparation of Protests for Unagreed Cases, explains your appeal rights in detail and tells you exactly what to do if you want to appeal. You can appeal the findings of an examination with the IRS through their Appeals Office. Most differences can be settled through this appeals system without expensive and time-consuming court trials. If the matter cannot be settled to your satisfaction in appeals, you can take your case to court. Depending on whether you first pay the disputed tax, you can take your case to the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Claims Court, or your U.S. District Court. These courts are entirely independent of the IRS. As always, you can represent yourself or have someone admitted to practice before the court represent you. If you disagree about whether you owe additional tax, you generally have the right to take your case to the U.S. Tax Court if you have not yet paid the tax. Ordinarily, you have 90 days from the time the IRS mails you a formal notice telling you that you owe additional tax, to file a petition with the U.S. Tax Court. You can request simplified small tax case procedures if your case is $10,000 or less for any period or year. A case settled under these procedures cannot be appealed. If you have already paid the disputed tax in full, you may file a claim for a refund. If the IRS disallows the claim or you do not take action within 6 months, then you may take your case to the U.S. Claims Court or your U.S. District Court. If the court agrees with you on most issues in your case, and finds that the IRS position was largely unjustified, you may be able to recover some of your administrative and litigation costs. To do this, you must have used all the administrative remedies available to you within the IRS. This includes going through the Appeals system and giving the IRS all the information necessary to resolve the case. Publication 556, Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund, will help you more fully understand your appeal rights.
Internal Revenue Service Regional Offices
Central: 550 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Serving: IN, KY, MI, OH, WV
Mid-Atlantic: 841 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Serving: DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA.
Midwest: One N. Wacker St., Chicago, IL 60606. Serving: IL, IA, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, WI.
North-Atlantic: 90 Church St., New York, NY 10007. Serving: CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT.
1650 Mission St., 5th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94103
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) provides free tax help to people aged 60 or older, especially those who are disabled or who have special needs. Volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals who are associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS. The grants are used to help pay out-of-pocket expenses for the volunteers to travel wherever there are elderly who need help, whether they are homebound, in retirement homes, or at special TCE sites. Sites are located conveniently in neighborhood centers, libraries, churches and other places in the community. Contact your local taxpayer education coordinator for programs in your area.
The following IRS Publications, available free from the IRS ((800) TAX-FORM), may be useful for the elderly.
Publication 524, Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
Publication 554, Tax Information for Older Americans
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Federal Tax Help
* Tax Court
United States Tax Court
400 Second St., NW
Washington, DC 20217 (202) 376-2751
If your taxes are delinquent, the Internal Revenue Service will issue you a delinquency notice, whether you are a consumer or a corporation. If you wish to contest the delinquency, a petition for a hearing can be filed with the U.S. Tax Court. This court is an independent court and not part of the IRS. The court's decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Data
Statistics of Income Division
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 2608
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 874-0700
The Statistics of Income Division has Public Use Magnetic Tape Microdata Files from which specific information requests can be filled on a cost reimbursable basis. These files include individual income tax returns for 1978-1986. (Individual income tax returns for 1966-1977 are available from the Center for Electronic Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC, 20408.) Files containing more limited data for each State are also available for 1985. All of these files have been edited to protect the confidentiality of individual taxpayers. Private foundations for 1982, 1983 and 1985 and non-profit charitable organizations for 1983 and 1985 are also available. The individual private foundation and charitable organization files are the only microdata files that can be released to the public. This office also has Migration Data, with compilations showing migration patterns, from where to where, by State and county, based on year-to-year changes in the tax return address. Data are available for selected time periods (according to the years in which returns were filed) between 1978 and 1988 and include counts of the number of individual income tax returns and personal exemptions. In addition, county income totals are available for Income Years 1982 and 1984 through 1987.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Education for High School Students
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
The IRS sponsors an introductory tax education program, Understanding Taxes, for high school students. Since many of the students have part-time jobs, the material that is learned can be practiced immediately. Instructional materials include computer software and video programs. Volunteer instructors are those who enjoy teaching and helping others, and who are knowledgeable about taxation. Your local taxpayer education coordinator will assist you in organizing these courses.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Exempt Organizations
Exempt Organizations Technical Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 6411
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-8100
This office within the IRS sets the qualifications of organizations seeking a tax exempt status. Compliance with the law is also monitored. For a listing of the names of exempt organizations through October 31, 1988, subscribe to Cumulative List of Organizations, as legislated through Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The subscription is $41 annually and includes three cumulative quarterly supplements. Available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
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Federal Tax Help
* Tax Help for the Hearing Impaired
Taxpayer Services Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20224
Teletypewriter Number (800) 829-4059
Telephone tax service by way of a teletypewriter is available from the IRS to assist hearing impaired taxpayers. During the IRS filing season, the hours of operation are 8am to 6:45 pm EST. In the non-filing season, the hours are 8am to 4:30pm EST.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Help on Audio and Video Cassettes
Audio/Visual Branch
Public Affairs Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7541
The IRS provides local libraries with audio cassettes and videocassettes, for loan to the public, on how to fill out Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040, and Schedules A and B. These tax tapes contain simple, step-by-step instructions to the forms and tax tips. Contact this office or your local library for more information.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Information in Braille
National Library Service for the Blind
and Physically Handicapped
1291 Taylor St.
Washington, DC 20542 (202) 707-5100
IRS materials are available in Braille. They include Publications 17, Your Federal Income Tax, and 334, Tax Guide for Small Business, and Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ and instructions. They may be obtained at Regional Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. For a regional library in your area, contact the National Library Service for a listing.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Matters Digest System
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Bulletin Index - Digest System contains the Finding List and Digests of all permanent tax matters published in the Internal Revenue System. Each subscription service consists of a basic manual and cumulative supplements for an indefinite period.
Service No. 1 - Income Taxes, 1953-1987. ($42) (S/N 948-001-00000-4)
Service No. 2 - Estate and Gift Taxes, 1953-1986. ($17) (S/N 948-002-00000-1)
Service No. 3 - Employment Taxes, 1953-1986. ($17) (S/N 948-003-00000-7)
Service No. 4 - Excise Taxes, 1953-1986. ($17) (S/N 948-004-00000-3)
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Returns Prepared Free for Low Income,
Elderly and Handicapped
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance. Volunteers help prepare basic tax returns for older, handicapped, and non-English-speaking taxpayers. Assistance is provided in the community at libraries, schools, shopping malls, and at other convenient locations.
Volunteers may take part in various VITA program activities, such as directly preparing returns, teaching taxpayers to prepare their own returns, managing a VITA site, or arranging publicity. Volunteers generally include college students, law students, members of professional business and accounting organizations, and members of retirement, religious, military, and community groups. The IRS provides VITA training materials and instructors. Training is conducted at a time and location convenient to volunteers and instructors. Generally, these sessions are offered in December through January each year.
The emphasis in VITA is to teach taxpayers to complete their own tax returns. A volunteer's role becomes that of an instructor rather than a preparer. VITA volunteers will teach taxpayers to prepare their own Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040, and W-4. Assistance with state and local returns can also be provided. If complicated questions or returns are introduced, professional assistance will be provided or the taxpayer will be referred to one of the IRS publications for guidance. Contact your local taxpayer education coordinator for additional information on programs in your district.
Contact your local library or IRS office for locations near you.
Federal Tax Help
* Tax Workshops for Small Businesses
Volunteer and Education Branch
Taxpayer Service Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2706
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7827
Small businesses usually need help getting started and taxes are one important aspect of successful entrepreneurship. Small Business Tax Workshops help people understand their federal tax obligations. Free workshops explain withholding tax responsibilities and the completion of employment tax returns. Contact the Taxpayer Education Coordinator in your area for information regarding the meeting time and place. The following IRS publications are particularly useful to small business and are free by calling the IRS at (800) TAX-FORM:
Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business
Publication 583, Taxpayers Starting a Business
Federal Tax Help
* Taxpayer Publications
Taxpayer Services
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-3676
The IRS publishes over 100 free taxpayer information publications on various subjects. One of these, Publication 910, Guide to Free Tax Services, is a catalog of the free services and publications they offer.
Federal Tax Help
* The Buck Stops Here
Problem Resolution Staff
Assistant to the Commissioner
Taxpayer Ombudsman
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-4300
A major goal of the Problem Resolution Program (PRP) is to solve tax problems that have not been resolved through normal procedures. PRP represents the interests and concerns of taxpayers within the IRS and seeks to prevent future problems by identifying the root causes of such problems. Each IRS district, service center and regional office has a Problem Resolution Officer (PRO). In resolving problems and protecting taxpayer rights, PROs have authority to intervene to assure IRS actions are correct and appropriate. Effective January 1, 1989, authority to issue Taxpayer Assistance Orders (TAOs) was granted to the Taxpayer Ombudsman. This authority was delegated to the Problem Resolution Officers, as field representatives of the Ombudsman. TAOs may be issued when, in the judgement of the Ombudsman or PRO, a taxpayer is suffering, or is about to suffer a significant hardship as a result of an IRS action or inaction. A TAO can order the function that is handling the taxpayer's case to take appropriate steps to relieve the hardship. The order can also suggest alternative actions to resolve the case. Requests for such relief may be made by taxpayers, their representatives, or by IRS employees on behalf of taxpayers. Contact the IRS toll-free information number regarding tax questions, and ask for Problem Resolution assistance.
Federal Tax Help
* Videos and Films on IRS Topics
Audio/Visual Branch
Public Affairs Division
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7541
The IRS provides audio cassettes and video cassettes for loan to the public on how to fill out Forms 1040EX, 1040A, 1040, and schedules A and B. These tax tapes contain simple step-by-step instructions to the forms and tax tips. Other titles include:
Hey, We're Being Audited! - light-hearted film of an average family after being called in for an IRS tax audit.
A Sensible Approach for the Future of Your Business? - explains what electronic filing is, how to register with the IRS to offer electronic filing, and how it will benefit business.
You've Got To Do This - explains how electronic filing works and how you may get quick refunds.
Form 8300: Why You Should File - informs businesses about their reporting requirements to the IRS for cast transactions over $10,000.
A Video Guide to Taxes-1992 - quick update of tax law changes and general tax information for individual tax returns.
Por Que Nosotros, Los Garcia? - Spanish language film explains taxpayers' examination and appeal rights.
Por Que Los Impuestos? - reporter uncovers the history of taxation, how taxes are used, the rights and responsibilities of taxpayers, and the different kinds of IRS assistance available.
The IRS has distributed these tapes to many local libraries, as well as IRS district offices. Contact an IRS office near you for more information regarding these videos.
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Federal Tax Help
* Voicing Opinions of IRS Tax Laws
Office of Chief Counsel, Corporate
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Attn: CC:CORP:T:R
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-7700
If you have a personal recommendation for changing a federal tax law, you may send written comments to the address above. The letter must include the section within the Internal Revenue Code in which the portion of the law appears. Please send an original and eight copies of the correspondence.
If you wish to comment on how to improve a tax form or instruction booklet, you may address correspondence to the Tax Forms Coordinating Committee, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20224.
Senators and members of the House of Representatives can also be contacted if you wish to voice your opinions of tax laws and procedures. Write to: The Honorable (the senator's name), U.S. Senate, Washington, DC 20510; or The Honorable (your representative's name), U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515.
Federal Tax Help
* Wage Reporting
Returns, Processing, and Accounting
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 7009
Washington, DC 20224 (202) 622-6860
The combined annual wage reporting system was designed to assist employers in the reporting of taxes. For more assistance in this area, contact your local field office listed in your phone directory or the office above.
Federal Tax Help
* Where To File: Mailing Address
If an addressed envelope came with your return, please use it. If you do not have one, or if you moved during the year, mail your return to the Internal Revenue Service Center for the place where you live. No street address is needed.
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina
Use this address: Atlanta, GA 39901
New Jersey, New York (New York City and counties of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester)
Use this address: Holtsville, NY 00501
New York (all other counties), Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Use this address: Andover, MA 05501
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
Use this address: Kansas City, MO 64999
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Use this address: Philadelphia, PA 19255
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia
Use this address: Cincinnati, OH 45999
Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Use this address: Austin, TX 73301
Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Use this address: Ogden, UT 84201
California (all other counties), Hawaii
Use this address: Fresno, CA 93888
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee
Use this address: Memphis, TN 37501
American Samoa
Use this address: Philadelphia, PA 19255
Use this address: Commissioner of Revenue and Taxation
855 West Marine Dr
Agana, GU 96910
Puerto Rico (or if excluding income under section 933), Virgin Islands (Nonpermanent residents)
Use this address: Philadelphia, PA 19255
Virgin Islands (Permanent residents)
Use this address: V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue
Lockharts Garden No. 1A
Charlotte Amalie,
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Foreign country: U.S. citizens and those filing Form 2555 or Form 4563
Use this address: Philadelphia, PA 19255
All A.P.O. or F.P.O. addresses
Use this address: Philadelphia, PA 19255
Federal Tax Help
Tax Hotlines
Toll-free telephone tax assistance is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There is no long distance charge for your call. It is best to call early in the morning or later in the week for prompt service. The IRS offers these suggestions for using its services.
Call IRS With Your Tax Question:
If the instructions to the tax forms and our free tax publications have not answered your question, please call us Toll-Free. Toll-Free is a telephone call for which you pay only local charges.
Choosing the Right Number:
Use only the number listed below for your area. Use a local city number only if it is not a long distance call for you. Please do not dial 1-800 when using a local city number.
Before You Call:
Remember that good communication is a two-way process. IRS representatives care about the quality of the service we provide to you, our customer. You can help us provide accurate, complete answers to your tax questions by having the following information available.
1. The tax form, schedule, or notice to which your question relates.
2. The facts about your particular situation (the answer to the same question often varies from one taxpayer to another because of differences in their age, income, whether they can be claimed as a dependent, etc.).
3. The name of any IRS publication or other source of information that you used to look for the answer.
Before You Hang Up:
If you do not fully understand the answer you receive, or you feel our representative may not fully understand your question, our representative needs to know this. He or she will be happy to take the additional time required to be sure we have answered your question fully and in the manner which is most helpful to you.
By law, you are responsible for paying your fair share of Federal income tax. If the IRS should make an error in answering your question, you are still responsible for the payment of the correct tax. Should this occur, however, you will not be charged any penalty. To make sure that IRS representatives give accurate and courteous answers, a second IRS representative sometimes listens in on telephone calls. No record is kept of any taxpayer's identity.
Alabama
(800) 829-1040
Alaska
Anchorage, 561-7484
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Arizona
Phoenix, 640-3900
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Arkansas
(800) 829-1040
California
Oakland, 839-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Colorado
Denver, 825-7041
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Connecticut
(800) 829-1040
Delaware
(800) 829-1040
District of Columbia
(800) 829-1040
Florida
Jacksonville, 354-1760
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Georgia
Atlanta, 522-0050
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Hawaii
Oahu, 541-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Idaho
(800) 829-1040
Illinois
Chicago, 435-1040
In area code 708, 312-435-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Indiana
Indianapolis, 226-5477
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Des Moines, 283-0523
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Kansas
(800) 829-1040
Kentucky
(800) 829-1040
Louisiana
(800) 829-1040
Maine
(800) 829-1040
Maryland
Baltimore, 962-2590
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Massachusetts
Boston, 536-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Michigan
Detroit, 237-0800
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Minnesota
Minneapolis, 644-7515
St. Paul, 644-7515
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Mississippi
(800) 829-1040
Missouri
St. Louis, 342-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Montana
(800) 829-1040
Nebraska
Omaha, 422-1500
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Nevada
(800) 829-1040
New Hampshire
(800) 829-1040
New Jersey
(800) 829-1040
New Mexico
(800) 829-1040
New York
Bronx, 488-9150
Brooklyn, 488-9150
Buffalo, 685-5432
Manhattan, 732-0100
Nassau, 222-1131
Queens, 488-9150
Staten Island, 488-9150
Suffolk, 724-5000
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
North Carolina
(800) 829-1040
North Dakota
(800) 829-1040
Cincinnati, 621-6281
Cleveland, 522-3000
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Oklahoma
(800) 829-1040
Oregon
Portland, 221-3960
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, 574-9900
Pittsburgh, 281-0112
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Puerto Rico
San Juan Metro area, 766-5040
Isla, 766-5549
Rhode Island
(800) 829-1040
South Carolina
(800) 829-1040
South Dakota
(800) 829-1040
Tennessee
Nashville, 259-4601
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Texas
Dallas, 742-2440
Houston, 541-0440
Elsewhere. (800) 829-1040
(800) 829-1040
Vermont
(800) 829-1040
Virginia
Richmond, 649-2361
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Washington
Seattle, 442-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
West Virginia
(800) 829-1040
Wisconsin
Milwaukee, 271-3780
Elsewhere, (800) 829-1040
Wyoming
(800) 829-1040
9-1040
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Tax Hotlines
Telephone Assistance Services for Hearing Impaired Taxpayers Who Have Access to TDD Equipment
Hours of Operation:
8:00 am to 6:30 pm EST 9:00 am to 7:30 pm EST
(January 1 - April 4) (April 5 - April 15)
9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST 8:00 am to 4:30 pm EST
(April 16 to October 31) (November 1 to December 31)
All locations in U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii,
Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico (800) 829-4059
Tax Hotlines
Recorded Messages
What is Tele-Tax?
Recorded Tax Information has about 140 topics of tax information that answer many Federal tax questions. You can hear up to three topics on each call you make.
Automated Refund Information is available so you can check the status of your refund.
Recorded Messages
To Call Tele-Tax Toll-Free, Use Only the Numbers Listed Below for Your Area
Long-distance charges apply if you call from outside the local dialing area of the numbers listed below. Do not dial "1-800" when using a local number. However, when dialing from an area that does not have a local number, be sure to dial "1-800" before calling the toll-free number. A complete list of these topics follows this section.
Recorded Messages
How Do I Use Tele-Tax?
Recorded Tax Information
Topic numbers are effective January 1, 1991. Push-button (tone signaling) service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Rotary (dial)/Push-button (pulse dial) service is available Monday through Friday during regular office hours. (In Hawaii, from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm).
Select, by number, the topic you want to hear.
Have paper and pencil handy to take notes.
Call the appropriate phone number listed below. If you have a push-button (tone signaling) phone, immediately follow the recorded instructions or if you have a rotary (dial) or push-button (pulse dial) phone, wait for further recorded instructions.
Automated Refund Information
Be sure to have a copy of your tax return available since you will need to know the first social security number shown on your return, the filing status, and the exact amount of your refund.
Then, call the appropriate phone number listed below and follow the recorded instructions.
IRS updates refund information every 7 days. If you call to find out about the status of your refund and do not receive a refund mailing date, please wait 7 days before calling back.
Push-button (tone signaling) service is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm. (Hours may vary in your area).
Rotary (dial)/push-button (pulse dial) service is available Monday through Friday during regular office hours. (In Hawaii, from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm.)
Alabama
(800) 829-4477
Alaska
(800) 829-4477
Arizona
Phoenix, 640-3933
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Arkansas
(800) 829-4477
California
Counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Yuba, (800) 829-4032
Oakland, 839-4245
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Colorado
Denver, 592-1118
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Connecticut
(800) 829-4477
Delaware
(800) 829-4477
District of Columbia
628-2929
Florida
(800) 829-4477
Georgia
Atlanta, 331-6572
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Hawaii
(800) 829-4477
Idaho
(800) 829-4477
Illinois
Chicago, 886-9614
In area code 708, 312-886-9614
Springfield, 789-0489
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Indiana
Indianapolis, 631-1010
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Des Moines, 284-7454
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Kansas
(800) 829-4477
Kentucky
(800) 829-4477
Louisiana
(800) 829-4477
Maine
(800) 829-4477
Maryland
Baltimore, 244-7306
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Massachusetts
Boston, 536-0709
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Michigan
Detroit, 961-4282
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Minnesota
St. Paul, 644-7748
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Mississippi
(800) 829-4477
Missouri
St. Louis, 241-4700
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Montana
(800) 829-4477
Nebraska
Omaha, 221-3324
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Nevada
(800) 829-4477
New Hampshire
(800) 829-4477
New Jersey
(800) 829-4477
New Mexico
(800) 829-4477
New York
Bronx, 488-8432
Brooklyn, 488-8432
Buffalo, 685-5533
Manhattan, 406-4080
Queens, 488-8432
Staten Island, 488-8432
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
North Carolina
(800) 829-4477
North Dakota
(800) 829-4477
Cincinnati, 421-0329
Cleveland, 522-3037
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Oklahoma
(800) 829-4477
Oregon
Portland, 294-5363
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, 627-1040
Pittsburgh, 261-1040
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Puerto Rico
(800) 829-4477
Rhode Island
(800) 829-4477
South Carolina
(800) 829-4477
South Dakota
(800) 829-4477
Tennessee
(800) 829-4477
Texas
Dallas, 767-1792
Houston, 541-3400
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
(800) 829-4477
Vermont
(800) 829-4477
Virginia
Richmond, 783-1569
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Washington
Seattle, 343-7221
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
West Virginia
(800) 829-4477
Wisconsin
Milwaukee, 273-8100
Elsewhere, (800) 829-4477
Wyoming
(800) 829-4477
Recorded Messages
Tele-Tax Topic Numbers and Subjects
IRS Procedures and Services
101 IRS help available: Volunteer tax assistance programs, toll-free telephone, walk-in assistance, and outreach program
102 Tax assistance for individuals with disabilities and the hearing impaired
103 Small business tax educations: Tax help for small businesses
104 Problem resolution program: Special help for problem situations
105 Public libraries: Tax information tapes and reproducible tax forms.
106 1040 PC tax return
107 The collection process
108 Tax fraud: How to report
109 Types of organizations that qualify for tax-exempt status
110 Organizations: How to apply for exempt status
111 Examination appeal rights
112 Electronic filing
113 Power of attorney information
114 Change of address: How to notify IRS
911 Hardship assistance applications
999 Local information
Filing Requirements, Filing Status, Exemptions
151 Who must file?
152 Which form: 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ?
153 When, where, and how to file
154 What is your filing status?
155 Dependents
156 Estimated tax
157 Amended returns
158 Decedents
Types of Income
201 Wages and salaries
202 Tips
203 Interest received
204 Dividends
205 Refund of state and local taxes
206 Alimony received
207 Business income
208 Sole proprietorship
209 Capital gains and losses
210 Pensions and annuities
211 Pensions: The general rule and the simplified general rule
212 Lump-sum distributions
213 Rental income and expenses
214 Renting vacation property/Renting to relatives
215 Royalties
216 Farming and fishing income
217 Earnings for clergy
218 Unemployment and compensation
219 Gambling income and expenses
220 Bartering income
221 Scholarships, fellowships and grants
222 Nontaxable income
223 Social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits
224 401(k) plans
225 Passive activities: Losses/Credits
Adjustments to Income
251 Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs)
252 Alimony paid
253 Bad debt reduction
254 Tax shelters
Itemized Deductions
301 Should I itemize?
302 Medical and dental expenses
303 Deductible taxes
304 Moving expenses
305 Interest expense
306 Contributions
307 Casualty losses
308 Miscellaneous expenses
309 Business use of home
310 Business use of car
311 Business travel expenses
312 Business entertainment expenses
313 Educational expenses
314 Employee business expenses
Tax Computation
351 Tax and credits figured by IRS
352 Self-employment tax
353 Five-year averaging for lump-sum distributions
354 Alternative minimum tax
355 Gift tax
357 Standard deduction
358 Tax on a child's investment income
Tax Credits
401 Child care credit
402 Earned income credit
403 Credit for the elderly or the disabled
General Information
451 Substitute tax forms
452 Highlights of 1992 tax changes
453 Refunds: How long they should take
454 Copy of your tax return: How to get one
455 Forms/Publications: How to order
456 Offers in compromise
457 Extensions for time to file your tax return
458 Form W-2: What to do if not received
459 Penalty for underpayment of estimated tax
460 Recordkeeping
461 How to choose a tax preparer
462 Failure to pay child/spousal support and other Federal obligations
463 Withholding on interest and dividends
464 What to do if you haven't filed your tax return
465 Checklist/Common errors when preparing your tax return
466 Withholding on pensions and annuities
467 What to do if you can't pay your tax
468 Desert Storm
IRS Notices and Letters
501 Notices: What to do
502 Notice of under-reported income - CP2000
503 IRS notices and bills/Penalty and interest charges
Basis of Assets, Depreciation, Sale of Assets
551 Sale of your home: General
552 Sale of your home: How to report gain
553 Sale of your home: Exclusion of gain, age 55 and over
554 Basis of assets
555 Depreciation
556 Installment sales
Employer Tax Information
601 Social security withholding rates
602 Form W-2: Where, when and how to file
603 Form W-4: Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
604 Employer identification number: How to apply
605 Form 942: Employer's Quarterly Tax Return for Household Employees
606 Form 941: Deposit requirements
607 Form 941: Employer's Quarterly Federal tax return
608 Form 940: Deposit requirements
609 Form 940/940EZ: Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return
610 Targeted jobs credit
611 Tips: Withholding and reporting
Magnetic Media Information
651 Who must file/originals and corrections?
652 Acceptable media/Locating a third party to prepare your files
653 Applications, forms and information
654 Waivers, extensions, and format deviations
655 Test files and combined Federal/State filing
656 Electronic filing of information returns
657 Information returns bulletin board system
Tax Information for Aliens and U.S. Citizens
Living Abroad
701 Resident and nonresident aliens
702 Dual-status alien
703 Foreign earned income exclusion: General
704 Foreign earned income exclusion: Who qualifies?
705 Foreign earned income exclusion: What qualifies?
706 Foreign tax credit
The following topics are in Spanish
751 Who must file?
752 Which form to use?
753 What is your filing status?
754 Earned income credit
755 Highlights of 1992 tax changes
756 Forms and publications: How to order
757 Alien tax clearance
758 Refunds: How long they should take
759 IRS help available: Volunteer tax assistance programs, toll-free telephone, walk-in assistance, and outreach program
760 Social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits
Tax Information for Puerto Rico Residents
851 Who must file a U.S. Income Tax Return in Puerto Rico
852 Deductions and Credits for Puerto Rico filers
853 Federal Employment Taxes in Puerto Rico
854 Tax Assistance for Residents of Puerto Rico
Recorded Messages
IRS Tax Forms
All Federal Income Tax Forms are listed in numerical order after this state-by-state roster. To order any of the IRS forms, publications and instruction packets which are listed in the next section, call the toll-free IRS hotline at (800) 424-3676. To send for forms through the mail, write to the approriate state address below. Two copies of each form and one copy of each set of instructions will be sent.
e sent.
IRS Tax Forms
Forms Distribution Centers
Alabama
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Alaska
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Arizona
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Arkansas
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
California
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Colorado
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Connecticut
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Delaware
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
District of Columbia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Florida
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Georgia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Hawaii
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Idaho
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Illinois
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Indiana
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Kansas
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Kentucky
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Louisiana
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Maine
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Maryland
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Massachusetts
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Michigan
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Minnesota
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Mississippi
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Missouri
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Montana
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Nebraska
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Nevada
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
New Hampshire
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
New Jersey
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
New Mexico
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
New York
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
North Carolina
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
North Dakota
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Oklahoma
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Oregon
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Puerto Rico
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Rhode Island
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
South Carolina
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
South Dakota
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Tennessee
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Texas
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Vermont
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Virgin Islands
V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue
Lockharts Garden No. 1A
Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Virginia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Washington
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
West Virginia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Wisconsin
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Wyoming
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Foreign Addresses
Forms Distribution Center
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Forms Distribution Center
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Taxpayers with mailing addresses in foreign countries should send the order blank to either address. Send letter requests for other forms and publications to: Forms Distribution Center, P.O. Box 85074, Richmond, VA 23261-5074.
IRS Tax Forms
Numerical List of Federal Tax Return Forms and Related Forms
Timber/Forest Industries Schedules
Supplement to income tax return for taxpayers claiming a deduction for depletion of timber and for depreciation of plant and other timber improvements.
IT-IRC sec. 631; Regs. sec. 1.611-3: IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 1
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for nonbusiness and nonfarm taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Form 1040, Schedule A, and Schedule B.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 1-X
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for nonbusiness and nonfarm taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule B, Form 2106 and instructions, and Form 2441 and instructions.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 2
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for nonbusiness and nonfarm taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule D, Schedule E, Form 2441 and instructions, and Form 4562 and instructions.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 2-R
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for nonbusiness and nonfarm taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule D, Schedule E, Schedule R and instructions, and Form 4562 and instructions.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 3
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for business taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule D, Schedule E, Schedule SE, Form 2441 and instructions, and Form 4562 and instructions.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 3-E
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for business taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Forms 1040, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule D, Schedule E, Schedule SE, and Form 4562 and instructions.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 4
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for farm taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040 and two copies of the following: Form 1040, Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule D, Schedule E, Schedule F, Schedule SE, Form 2441 and instructions, Form 4136, and Form 4562 and instructions.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
Tax Forms Package 5
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for individual taxpayers. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1040A and two copies each of Form 1040EZ, Form 1040A, and Schedule 1 (Form 1040A).
IRS Tax Forms
Package X
Informational Copies of Federal Tax Forms
A two-volume set of income tax and information return forms, substitute forms information, and other information needed by tax practitioners to service their clients.
IRS Tax Forms
CT-1
Employer's Annual Railroad Retirement and
Unemployment Repayment Tax Return
Used to report employees' and employers' taxes under the RRTA and RURT.
Emp-IRC secs. 3201, 3202, 3221, 3321, 3322, and 6011; Regs. secs. 31.6011(a)-2, 31.6011(a)-3AT, and 31.6302(c)-2; Separate instructions
Used to report employee representative's tax under the RRTA and RURT.
Emp-IRC secs. 3211, 3321, and 6011; Regs. secs. 31.6011(a)-2 and 31.6011(a)-3AT
IRS Tax Forms
Wage and Tax Statement (For Use in Cities and States
Authorizing Combined Form)
Used to report wages, tips and other compensation, allocated tips, employee social security tax, income tax, state or city income tax withheld; and to support credit shown on individual income tax return.
Emp-IRC sec 6051; Regs secs 1.6041-2 and 31.6051-1; Circular E; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
W-2AS
American Samoa Wage and Tax Statement
Used to report wages, tips, and other compensation, employee social security tax, Samoan income tax withheld, and to support credit shown on American Samoa individual income tax return.
Emp-IRC sec. 6051; Regs. sec. 31.6051-1, Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
W-2c
Statement of Corrected Income and Tax Amounts
Used to correct previously filed Forms W-2, W-2P, W-2AS, W-2CNMI, W-2GU, and W-2VI. Emp-IRC sec. 6051; Reg. sec. 1.6041-2 and 31.6051-1
IRS Tax Forms
499R-2/W-2PR
Puerto Rico Withholding Statement
Used to report social security wages, tips, and social security tax withheld for employees in Puerto Rico. Emp-IRC sec. 6051; Regs. sec. 31.6051-1; Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
W-2G
Statement for Recipients of Certain Gambling Winnings
Used to report gambling winnings and any taxes withheld.
IT-IRC sec 3402(q) and 6041; Temp Regs sec 7.6041-1 and Regs sec 31.3402(q)-1(f); See separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G.
IRS Tax Forms
W-2GU
Guam Wage and Tax Statement
Used to report wages, tips and other compensation, employee social security tax, Guam income tax withheld, and to support credit shown on individual income tax return. Emp-IRC sec. 6051; Regs. sec. 31.6051-1; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
W-2CNMI
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Wage and
Tax Statement
Used to report wages, tips and other compensation, employee social security tax, CNMI income tax withheld, and to support credit shown on individual income tax return. Emp-IRC sec. 6051; Regs. sec. 31.6050-1; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
W-2VI
U.S. Virgin Islands Wage and Tax Statement
Used to report wages, tips and other compensation, employee social security tax, VI income tax withheld, and to support credit shown on individual income tax return.
Emp-IRC sec. 6051; Regs. secs. 1.6041-2 and 31.6051-1; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
W-2P
Statement For Recipients of Annuities, Pensions, Retired
Pay, or IRA Payments
Used to report periodic distributions from annuities, pensions, retirement pay, and payments from an IRA; Federal and state income tax withheld.
Emp-IRC sec. 3402(o); Regs. sec. 32.1-1; Circular E; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Transmittal of Income and Tax Statements
Used by employers and other payers to transmit Forms W-2 and W-2P to the Social Security Administration.
Emp-IRC sec. 6011; Reg. sec. 31.6051-2
IRS Tax Forms
W-3c
Transmittal of Corrected Income and Tax Statements
Used by employers and other payers to transmit corrected income and tax statements (Forms W-2c).
Emp-IRC sec. 6011; Reg. 31.6051-2
IRS Tax Forms
W-3PR
Transmittal of Withholding Statements
Used by employers to transmit Forms 499R-2/W-2PR.
Emp-IRC sec. 6011; Reg. sec. 31.6051-2; Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
W-3SS
Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements
Used by employers to transmit Forms W-2AS, W-2CNMI, W-2GU, and W-2VI.
Emp-IRC sec. 6011; Reg. sec. 31.6051-2; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
Completed by employee and given to employer so that proper amount of income tax can be withheld from wages. Also used by employee to claim exemption from withholding by certifying that he or she had no liability for income tax for preceding tax year and anticipates that no liability will be incurred for current tax year.
Emp-IRC secs. 3402(f), 3402(m) and 3402(n); Regs. secs. 31.3402(f)5)-1 and 31.3402(n)-1; Circular E
IRS Tax Forms
W-4P
Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments
Used to figure amount of Federal income tax to withhold from periodic pension or annuity payments or to claim additional withholding or exemption from withholding for periodic or nonperiodic payments. Emp-IRC sec. 3405
IRS Tax Forms
W-4S
Request for Federal Income Tax Withholding from Sick
Filed with a third party payer of sick pay to request Federal income tax withholding.
Emp-IRC sec. 3402(o); Regs. sec. 31.3402(o)-3
IRS Tax Forms
Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate
Used by employee to request employer to furnish advance payment of earned income credit with the employee's pay. IRC sec. 3507
IRS Tax Forms
Certificate of Foreign Status
Used by foreign persons to notify payers of interest, mortgage interest recipients, or middlemen, brokers, or barter exchanges not to withhold or report on payments of interest, or on broker transactions or barter exchanges.
IRC secs. 3406, 6042, 6044, 6045, and 6049
IRS Tax Forms
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and
Certification
Used by a person required to file certain information returns with IRS to obtain the correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) of the person for whom a return is filed. Also used to claim exemption from backup withholding and to certify that the person whose TIN is provided is not subject to backup withholding because of failure to report interest and dividends as income.
IRS Tax Forms
W-10
Dependent Care Provider's Identification and Certification
Used by taxpayers to certify that the name, address, and taxpayer identification number of their dependent care provider is correct.
IRS secs. 21, 129, 501(c)3)
IRS Tax Forms
SS-4
Application for Employer Identification Number
Used by employers and other entities to apply for an identification number.
Emp-IRC Regs. sec. 31.6011(b)-1; Circulars A and E
IRS Tax Forms
SS-4 PR
Solicitud de Numero de Identificacion Patronal
Used by employers and other entities in Puerto Rico to apply for an identification number. A variation of Form SS-4.
Emp-IR Regs. sec. 31.6011(b)-1; Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
SS-5
Application for a Social Security Card
Used by an individual to obtain a social security number and card.
Emp-IR Regs. sec. 31.6011(b)-2; Circulars A and E
IRS Tax Forms
SS-8
Information for Use in Determining Whether a Worker Is
an Employee for Federal Employment Taxes and Income
Tax Withholding
Used to furnish information about services of an individual, generally selected as representative of a class of workers, to get written determination on status.
Emp-IRC sec. 3121; Regs. sec. 31.3121(d)-1
IRS Tax Forms
SS-16
Certificate of Election of Coverage Under the Federal
Insurance Contributions Act
Used by religious orders, whose members are required to take a vow of poverty, to elect social security coverage.
Emp-IRC sec. 3121(r); Regs. sec. 31.3121(r)-1
IRS Tax Forms
11-C
Stamp Tax and Registration Return for Wagering
Used to report taxes due under IRC sections 4401 and 4411, and as an application for registry and wagering activity. Upon approval of the return, the Service will issue a Special Tax Stamp.
Ex-IRC secs. 4411 and 4412; Regs. secs. 44.4412 and 44.4901
IRS Tax Forms
Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship
Used by persons to notify IRS that they are acting in fiduciary capacity for other persons.
IT-IRC sec. 6903; Regs. sec. 301.6903-1
IRS Tax Forms
Registration for Tax-Free Transactions Under Chapters
31, 32, and 38 of the Internal Revenue Code
Used as an application and certificate; by manufacturers, refiners or importers who buy taxable articles tax-free for further manufacture of taxable articles, or for resale direct to a manufacturer for such purpose. The original of the application is validated and returned as the Certificate of Registry by the District Director. Ex-IRC secs. 4052, 4064(b)(1)(c), 4101, 4221, and 4661; Regs. secs. 48.4101-1, 48.4222(a)-1, and 48.4222(d)-1
IRS Tax Forms
637A
Registration for Tax-Free Sales and Purchases of Fuel
Used in Aircraft
Used to register for tax-free sales under IRC section 4041(c). Filed by a seller who is a manufacturer, producer, importer, wholesaler, Jobber, or retailer; or by a seller that is a commercial airline, nonprofit educational organization, or other exempt user that wishes to sell or purchase tax-free fuel for use in aircraft. The original of the application is validated by the District Director and returned as the Certificate of Registry.
Ex-IRC sec. 4041(c); Regs. sec. 48.4041-11
IRS Tax Forms
United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer)
Tax Return
Used for the estate of a deceased United States resident or citizen.
E&G-IRC sec. 6018; Regs. sec. 20.6018-1; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
706-A
United States Additional Estate Tax Return
Used to report recapture tax under special use valuation.
E&G-IRC sec. 2032A; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
706CE
Certificate of Payment of Foreign Death Tax
Used to report credit against United States estate tax for estate inheritance, legacy, or succession tax paid to a foreign government.
E&G-IRC sec. 2014; Regs. sec. 20.2014-5
IRS Tax Forms
706GS(D)
Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for Distributions
Used by distributees to report generation-skipping transfer tax on taxable distributions from trusts subject to the tax.
E&G-IRC sec. 2601; Temp Regs. sec. 26.2662-1(b)(1); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
706GS(D-1)
Notification of Distribution from a Generation-Skipping
Trust
Used by trustees to report certain information to distributees regarding taxable distributions from a trust subject to the generation-skipping transfer tax.
E&G-IRC sec. 2601; Temp. Regs. sec. 26.2662-1(b)(1)
IRS Tax Forms
706GS(T)
Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for
Terminations
Used by trustees to report generation-skipping transfer tax on taxable terminations of trusts subject to the tax.
E&G-IRC sec. 2601; Temp. Regs. sec. 26.2662-1(b)2); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
706NA
United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer)
Tax Return, Estate of nonresident not a citizen of the
United States
Used for United States nonresident alien decedent's estate to be filed within 9 months after date of death.
E&G-IRC sec. 6018; Regs. sec. 20.6018-1(b); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Schedule S (Form 706)
Increased Estate Tax on Excess Retirement
Accumulations
Used to pay the section 4980A increased estate tax on excess retirement accumulations. E&G-IRC sec. 4980A(d)
IRS Tax Forms
United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer)
Tax Return
Used to report gifts of more than $10,000 (or, regardless of value, gifts of a future interest in property).
E&G-IRC sec. 6019; Regs. sec. 25.6019-1; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
709-A
United States Short Form Gift Tax Return
Used to report gifts of more than $10,000 but less than $20,000 if the gifts are nontaxable by reason of gift splitting.
E&G-IRC secs. 6019, 6075; Regs. sec. 25.6019-1
IRS Tax Forms
Life Insurance Statement
Used with Form 706 or Form 709.
E&G-IRC secs 6001 and 6018; Regs secs 20.6001-1, 20.6018-4(d), 25.6001-1(b)
IRS Tax Forms
Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return
Used to report excise taxes due from retailers and manufacturers on sale or manufacture of various articles; taxes on facilities and services; taxes on certain products and commodities (gasoline, coal, etc); windfall profits and Inland waterways taxes. Ex-IRC sec. 6011; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Tax on Wagering
Used to report taxes due under IRC section 4401.
Ex-IRC sec. 4401; Regs. sec. 44.6011(a)-1
IRS Tax Forms
Claim
Used to claim refund of taxes (other than income taxes) which were illegally, erroneously or excessively collected; or to claim amount paid for stamps unused or used in error or excess; and for a refund or abatement of interest or penalties assessed.
Misc-IRC secs. 6402, 6404, 6511, 6404(e), and 6404(f); Regs. secs. 31.6413(c)-1, 301.6402-2, and 301.6404-1
IRS Tax Forms
Affiliations Schedule
Used with Form 1120 by parent corporation for affiliated corporations included in consolidated tax return. IT-IRC sec. 1502; Regs. sec. 1.1502-75(h)
IRS Tax Forms
872-C
Consent Fixing Period of Limitation Upon Assessment of
Tax Under Section 4940 of the Internal Revenue Code
Used only with Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, by an organization described in Internal Revenue Code section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) or section 509(a)2), to request the organization be treated as a publicly supported organization during an advance ruling period. IT-IRC sec. 6501(c)4)
IRS Tax Forms
Return by a Transferor of Property to a Foreign
Corporation, Foreign Trust or Estate, or Foreign
Partnership
Used to report transfers of property by a U.S. person to a foreign partnership, trust or estate, or corporation, and pay any excise tax due on the transfer.
IT-IRC sec. 1491; Regs. sec. 1.1491-2
IRS Tax Forms
Gasoline Bond
Used to post bond for excise tax on fuel.
Ex-IRC sec. 4101
IRS Tax Forms
Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax
Return
Used by employers to report Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax. Emp-IRC sec 6011; IRC Chapter 23; Regs sec 31.6011(a)-3; Circular E; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
940-EZ
Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax
Return
Used by employers to report Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax. This form is a simplified version of Form 940.
EMP-IRC sec. 6011; IRC Chapter 23; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-3; Circular E; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
940PR
Planilla Para La Declaracion Anual Del Patrono-La
Contribucion Federal Para el Desempleo (FUTA)
Used by employers in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 940.
Emp-IRC sec. 6011; IRC Chapter 23; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-3; Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
Used by employer to report social security taxes and income taxes withheld, advance earned income credit (EIC), and back up withholding.
Emp-IRC secs. 3101, 3111, 3402, 3405 and 3406; Regs. secs. 31.6011(a)-1 and 31.6011(a)-4; Circular E
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. A (Form 941)
Record of Federal Backup Withholding Tax Liability
Used to report backup withholding liability when treated as a separate tax for depositing purposes.
Emp-IRC secs. 3406, 6302; Regs. secs. 31.6302 and 35a.9999-3
IRS Tax Forms
941c
Statement to Correct Information Previously Reported on
the Employer's Federal Tax Return
Used by employers to correct wages, tips, and tax previously reported.
Emp-IRC secs. 6205 and 6402; Regs. secs. 31.6011(a)-1, 31.6205-1, and 31.6402(a)-2; Circulars A, E, and SS
IRS Tax Forms
941c PR
Planilla Para La Correccion De Informacion Facilitada
Anteriormente En Complimiento Con La Ley Del Seguro
Social
Used by employers in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 941c.
Quarterly Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax and
Hospital Insurance (Medicare) Tax
Used by State and local government employers and by other organizations that are not liable for social security taxes. A variation of Form 941.
Emp-IRC secs. 3121(u) and 3402
IRS Tax Forms
941-M
Employer's Monthly Federal Tax Return
Used by employers to report withheld income tax and social security taxes (because they have not complied with the requirements for filing quarterly returns, or for paying or depositing taxes reported on quarterly returns).
Emp-IRC sec. 7512; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-5
IRS Tax Forms
941 PR
Planilla Para La Declaracion Trimestral Del Patrono-La
Contribucion Federal al Seguro Social
Used by employers in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 941.
Emp-IRC secs. 3101 and 3111; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-1;
Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
941SS
Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
Used by employers in Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. A variation of Form 941.
Emp-IRC secs. 3101 and 3111; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-1;
Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
Employer's Quarterly Tax Return for Household
Employees
Used by household employers quarterly to report social security and income taxes withheld from wages of household employees.
Emp-IRC secs. 3101 and 3111; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-1(a)(3)
IRS Tax Forms
942PR
Planilla Para La Declaracion Trimestral Del Patrono De
Empleados Domesticos
Used by household employers in Puerto Rico to report social security taxes withheld from wages of household employees. A variation of Form 942.
Emp-IRC secs. 3101 and 3111; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-1(a)(3)
IRS Tax Forms
Employer's Annual Tax Return for Agricultural Employees
Used by Agricultural employers to report social security and income taxes withheld.
Emp-IRC secs. 3101, 3111 and 3402; Regs. sec. 31.6011(a)-1 and 31.6011(a)-4; Circular A
IRS Tax Forms
943A
Agricultural Employer's Record of Federal Tax Liability
Used by agricultural employers who have a tax liability of $3,000 or more during any month. Emp-IRC sec. 6302; Regs. sec. 6302(c)-1; Circular A
IRS Tax Forms
943 PR
Planilla Para La Declaracion Anual De La Contribucion
Del Patrono De Empleados Agricolas
Used by agricultural employers in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 943.
Registro De La Obligacion Contributiva Del Patrono
Agricola
Used by agricultural employers in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 943A.
Emp-IRC sec. 6302; Regs. sec. 31.6302(c)-1; Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
Consent to Fix Period of Limitation on Assessment of
Income Taxes
Used when complete liquidation of a subsidiary is not accomplished within the tax year in which the first liquidating distribution is made. The receiving corporation is required to file this consent with its return for each tax year which falls wholly or partly within the period of liquidation.
IT-IRC sec. 332; Regs. sec. 1.332-4
IRS Tax Forms
Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation
Used (under IRC section 6043(a)) by corporations within 30 days after adoption of resolution or plan of dissolution, or complete or partial liquidation. (An information return.)
IT-IRC sec. 6043(a)
IRS Tax Forms
Application to Use LIFO Inventory Method
Used to change to the LIFO inventory method provided by section 472.
IT-IRC sec. 472; Regs. sec. 1.472-3
IRS Tax Forms
Consent of Shareholder to Include Specific Amount in
Gross Income
Used by shareholders of a corporation who agree to include in their gross income for their taxable year a specific amount as a tax dividend.
IT-IRC sec. 565
IRS Tax Forms
Corporation Claim for Deduction for Consent Dividends
Used by corporations that claim a consent dividends deduction. Accompanied by filed consents of shareholders on Form 972. IT-IRC sec. 561
IRS Tax Forms
Claim for Deficiency Dividends Deduction by a Personal
Holding Company, Regulated Investment Company, or
Real Estate Investment Trust
Used by a personal holding company, regulated investment company, or real estate investment trust to claim a deficiency dividends deduction.
IT-IRC sec. 547 and 860; Regs. sec. 1.547-2(b)(2) and 1.860-2(b)(2)
IRS Tax Forms
Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of
Indebtedness
Used by a taxpayer who excludes from gross income under section 108 any amount of income attributable to discharge of indebtedness, in whole or in part, in the tax year, for which it is liable or subject. Also used as a consent of a corporation to adjustment of basis of its property under regulations prescribed under IRC section 1082(a)(2).
IT-IRC secs. 108, 1017, and 1082
IRS Tax Forms
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax (Except
Private Foundation)
Used by organizations exempt under IRC section 501(a) and described in Code section 501(c), other than private foundations. (An information return.)
IT-IRC sec. 6033; Regs. sec. 1.6033-1(a)(2); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Package 990-1
Organizations Exempt from Income Tax under section
501(c) (other than sections 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6), and
(c)(7), of the Internal Revenue Code)
A package of information forms for exempt organizations. Contains one copy each of Instructions for Forms 990, 990-EZ, and 990-T; two copies each of Forms 990, 990-EZ, and 990-T.
IT-IRC sec. 6033, one copy of Form 990-W, Form 1120-W, and instructions.
IRS Tax Forms
Package 990-2
Organizations Exempt from Income Tax under Section
501(c)(3) (other than Private Foundations as defined in
Section 509(a), of the Internal Revenue Code)
A package of information forms for exempt organizations. Contains one copy each of Instructions for Forms 990, Schedule A (Form 990), 990-EZ, and 990-T; two copies each of Forms 990, Schedule A (Form 990), 990-EZ, and 990-T, one copy of Form 990-W, Form 1120-W, and instructions; one copy of Supplemental Instructions, and a sample filled-in Form 990 and Schedule A (Form 990).
IT-IRC sec. 6033
IRS Tax Forms
Package 990-3
Organizations Exempt from Income Tax under section
501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code
A package of information forms for exempt organizations. Contains one copy each of Instructions for Forms 990, 990-EX, and 990-T; two copies each of Forms 990, 990-EX, and 990-T, one copy of Form 990-W, Form 1120-W, and instructions; one copy of Supplemental Instructions, and sample filled-in Forms 990-EZ and 990-T.
IT-IRC sec. 6033
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. A (Form 990)
Organization Exempt Under 501 (c)(3)
(Supplementary Information)
Used by organizations described in IRC section 501(c)(3) (other than private foundations filing Form 990-PF).
IT-IRC sec. 6033; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
990-BL
Information and Initial Excise Tax Return for Black Lung
Benefit Trusts and Certain Related Persons
Used by Black Lung Benefit Trusts exempt under Section 501(c)(21) as an information return. Also used by these trusts and certain related persons for attaching Schedule A (Form 990-BL) when taxes under sections 4951 or 4952 are due.
IT/EX-IRC sec. 501 (c)(21); Chapter 42; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
990-C
Farmers' Cooperative Association Income Tax Return
Used by Farmers' Cooperative Marketing and Purchasing Association.
IT-IRC secs. 521, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1385, 1388, and 6012; Regs. secs. 1.522-1, 1.1381-1, 2, 1.1382-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1.1383-1, 1.1385-1, 1.388-1, and 1.6012-2(f); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
990-EZ
Short Form Return of Organization Exempt Form Income
Used by organizations of gross receipts less than $100,000 and total assets of less than $250,000 at end of year.
IT-IRC sec. 6033; Regs. sec. 1.6033-1(a)(2); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
990-PF
Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1)Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Used by private foundations and Section 4947(a)(1)trusts. (An information return.) IT/Ex-IRC sec. 6033; IRC Chapter 42; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Package 990-PF
Returns for Private Foundations or Section 4947(a)(1)
Trusts Treated as Private Foundations
A package of information forms used by private foundations and Sections 4947(a)(1)trusts. In addition to Form 990-PF, this package includes Form 990-T and Form 4720, Form 990-W, Form 1120-W and instructions for each form, and filled-in samples of Form 990-PF. IT-IRC sec. 6033
IRS Tax Forms
990-T
Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return
Used by exempt organization with unrelated business income (under IRC section 511). IT-IRC secs. 511 and 6012; Regs. secs. 1.6012-2(e) and 1.6012-3(a)(5); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
990-W
Estimated Tax on Unrelated Business Taxable Income for
Tax-Exempt Organization
Used as a worksheet by tax-exempt trusts and tax-exempt corporations to figure their estimated tax liability. Tax-exempt trusts and corporations should keep it for their records. IT-IRC sec. 6154
IRS Tax Forms
1000
Ownership Certificate
Used by a citizen, resident individual, fiduciary, partnership, or nonresident partnership all of whose members are citizens or residents who have interest in bonds of a domestic or resident corporation (containing a tax-free covenant and issued before January 1, 1934). IT-IRC sec. 1461; Regs. sec. 1.1461-1(h)
IRS Tax Forms
1001
Ownership, Exemption, or Reduced Rate Certificate
Used by a nonresident alien individual or fiduciary, foreign partnership, foreign corporation or other foreign entity, nonresident foreign partnership composed in whole or in part of nonresident aliens (applies to IRC section 1451 only), or nonresident foreign corporation (applies to Code section 1451 only), receiving income subject to withholding under Code section 1441, 1442, or 1451. IT-IRC sec. 1461; Regs. sec. 1.1461-1(i)
IRS Tax Forms
Package 1023
Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section
501(c)3-of the Internal Revenue Code
Used to apply for exemption under section 501(a) IRC as organizations described in section 501(c)3-(also sections 501(e) and (f)). Includes 3 copies of Form 872-C. IT-IRC sec. 501; Regs. sec. 1.501(a)-1(a)3)
IRS Tax Forms
Package 1024
Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section
501(a) or Determination Under Section 120
Used by organizations to apply for exemption under IRC section 501(a) (as described in Code sections 501(c)2), 4), 5), 6), 7), 8), 9), (10), (12), (13), (15), (17), (19), 20) and 25). (Also used to apply for a determination as a qualified plan under section 120.) IT-IRC secs. 501, 120; Regs. sec. 1.501(a)-1(a)3)
IRS Tax Forms
1028
Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section
521 of the Internal Revenue Code
Used by farmers, fruit growers, or similar associations to claim exemption under IRC section 521. IT-IRC sec. 521; Regs. sec. 1.521-1, Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1040
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Used by citizens or residents of the United States to report income tax. (Also see Form 1040A, and 1040EZ.) IT-IRC secs. 6012 and 6017; Regs. secs. 1.6012-1 and 1.6017-1; Pub. 17; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. A (Form 1040)
Itemized Deductions
Used to report itemized deductions (medical and dental expense, taxes, contributions, interest, casualty and theft losses, moving expenses, miscellaneous deductions subject to the 2% AGI limit, and other miscellaneous deductions).
IT-IRC secs. 67, 163, 164, 165, 166, 170, 211, 212, 213, and 217; Pub. 17; See the separate instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. B (Form 1040)
Interest and Dividend Income
Used to list gross dividends received (if more than $400) and interest income (if more than $400), and to ask questions about foreign accounts and foreign trusts. IT-IRC secs. 6012, 61, and 116; Pub. 17; See the separate Instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. C (Form 1040)
Profit or Loss From Business
Used to figure profit or (loss) from business or professions. IT-IRC sec. 6017; Regs. sec. 1.6017-1; Pubs. 17 and 334; See separate Instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. D (Form 1040)
Capital Gains and Losses
Used to report details of gain (or loss) from sales or exchanges of capital assets; to figure capital loss carry-overs from 1989 to 1990, and to reconcile Forms 1099-B with tax return. IT-IRC secs. 1202-1223, 6045; Pubs. 17 and 334; See the separate Instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. D-1 (Form 1040)
Continuation Sheet for Schedule D (Form 1040)
Used to attach to Schedule D (Form 1040) to list additional transactions in Parts 2a and 9a.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. E (Form 1040)
Supplemental Income and Loss
Used to report income from rents, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, trusts, REMICs, etc. IT-IRC secs. 6012 and 6017; Regs. secs. 1.6012-1 and 1.6017-1; Pub. 17; See the separate Instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. F (Form 1040)
Farm Income and Expenses
Used to figure profit or (loss) from farming. IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. sec. 1.61-4; Pub. 225; See the separate Instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. R (Form 1040)
Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
Used to figure credit for the elderly and for persons under 65 who retired on permanent and total disability and received taxable disability benefits.
IT-IRC sec. 22; Pub. 17 and 524; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. SE (Form 1040)
Social Security Self-Employment Tax
Used to figure self-employment income and self-employment tax.
IT-IRC secs. 1401 and 1402; See the separate Instructions for Form 1040.
IRS Tax Forms
1040A
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Used by citizens and residents of the United States to report income tax. (Also see Form 1040 and 1040EZ.) IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. sec. 1.6012-1; Pub. 17; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1040C
U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Return
Used by aliens who intend to depart from the U.S., to report income received, or expected to be received for the entire taxable year, determined as nearly as possible by the date of intended departure. (Also see Form 2063.)
IT-IRC sec. 6851; Regs. sec. 1.6851-2; Pub. 519; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1040-ES
Estimated Tax for Individuals
Used to pay income tax (including self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax) due (the tax that is more than the tax withheld from wages, salaries, and other payments for personal services). It is not required unless the total tax is more than withholding (if any) by $500 or more. IT-IRC sec. 6654
IRS Tax Forms
1040-ES (Espanol)
Contribucion Federal Estimada Del Trabajo Por Cuenta
Propia-Puerto Rico
Used in Puerto Rico. The payment vouchers are provided for payment of self-employment tax on a current basis.
IT-IRC sec. 6654
IRS Tax Forms
1040-ES (NR)
U.S. Estimated Tax for Nonresident Alien Individuals
Used by nonresident aliens to pay any income tax due in excess of the tax withheld. It is not required unless the total tax exceeds withholding (if any) by $500 or more.
IT-IRC sec. 6654
IRS Tax Forms
1040EZ
Income Tax Return for Single Filers With No Dependents
Used by citizens and residents of the United States to report income tax. (Also see Form 1040 and Form 1040A.)
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Reg. sec. 1.6012-1; Pub. 17; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1040NR
U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return
Used by all nonresident alien individuals, whether or not engaged in a trade or business within the United States, who file a U.S. tax return. Also used as required for filing nonresident alien fiduciary (estate and trusts) returns.
IT-IRC secs. 871 and 6012; Pub. 519; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1040 PR
Planilla Para La Declaracion De La Contribucion Federal
Sobre El Trabajo Por Cuenta Propia-Puerto Rico
Used in Puerto Rico to compute self-employment tax in accordance with IRC Chapter 2 of Subtitle A, and to provide proper credit to taxpayer's social security account. IT-IRC secs. 6017 and 7651; Regs. sec. 1.6017-1; Circular PR
IRS Tax Forms
1040SS
U.S. Self-Employment Tax Return-Virgin Islands, Guam,
and American Samoa
Used to compute self-employment tax in accordance with IRC Chapter 2 of Subtitle A, and to provide proper credit to taxpayer's social security account.
IT-IRC secs. 6017 and 7651; Regs. sec. 1.6017-1; Circular SS
IRS Tax Forms
1040X
Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Used to claim refund of income taxes, pay additional income taxes, or designate dollar(s) to a Presidential election campaign fund.
IT-IRC secs. 6402, 6404, 6511, and 6096; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1041
U.S. Fiduciary Income Tax Return
Used by a fiduciary of a domestic estate or domestic trust to report income tax.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. secs. 1.671-4, 1.6012-3(a), and 1.6041-1; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. D (Form 1041)
Capital Gains and Losses
Used to report details of gain (or loss) from sales or exchanges of capital assets.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. sec. 1.6012-3(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. J. (Form 1041)
Information Return Trust Allocation of an Accumulation
Distribution (IRC section 665)
Used by domestic complex trusts to report accumulation distributions. IT-IRC secs. 665, 666, and 667
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. K-1 (Form 1041)
Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.
Used to report each beneficiary's share of the income, deductions, credits, and distributable net alternative minimum taxable income form the estate or trust.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. secs. 1.6012-3(a)
IRS Tax Forms
1041-A
U.S. Information Return-Trust Accumulation of Charitable
Amounts
Used by a trust that claims a contribution deduction under IRC section 642(c), or by a trust described in Code section 4947(a)2). (An information return.)
IT-IRC secs. 6034 and 6104; Regs. sec. 1.6034-1
IRS Tax Forms
1041-ES
Estimated Income Tax for Fiduciaries
Used to figure and pay estimated tax for fiduciaries. IT-IRC sec. 6654
IRS Tax Forms
1041-T
Transmittal of Estimated Taxes Credited to Beneficiaries
Used by a trust to make an election under section 643(g) to credit an overpayment of estimated tax to beneficiaries. IT-IRC sec. 643(g)
IRS Tax Forms
1042
Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of
Foreign Persons
Used by withholding agents to report tax withheld at source on certain income paid to nonresident aliens, foreign partnerships, or foreign corporations not engaged in a trade or business in the U.S. IT-IRC secs. 1441, 1442, and 1461; Regs. secs. 1.1441-1 and 1.1461-2(b); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1042S
Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to
Withholding
Used by a withholding agent to report certain income and tax withheld at source for foreign payees. (An information return.)
IT-IRC sec. 1461; Regs. sec. 1.1461-2(c); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1045
Application for Tentative Refund
Used by taxpayers (other than corporations) to apply for a tentative refund from the carryback of a net operating loss, unused general business credit, or overpayment of tax due to a claim of right adjustment under section 1341(b)(1). T-IRC sec. 6411; Regs. sec. 1.6411-1
IRS Tax Forms
1065
U.S. Partnership Return of Income
Used by partnerships as an information return.
IT-IRC sec. 6031 and 6698; Regs. secs. 1.761-1(a), 1.6031-1, and 1.6033-1(a)5); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Package 1065
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for partnerships. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1065, two copies of Form 1065, six copies of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) and two copies of instructions, two copies of Form 4562 and one copy of instructions. T-IRC sec. 6031
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. D (Form 1065)
Capital Gains and Losses
Used to show partnership's capital gains and losses. IT-IRC 6031
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. K-1 (Form 1065)
Partner's Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, Etc.
Used to show partner's share of income, credits, deductions, etc.
IT-IRC secs. 702 and 703; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1066
U.S. Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Income
Tax Return
Used to report income, deductions, gains and losses, and the tax on net income from prohibited transactions, of a real estate mortgage investment conduit.
IT-IRC secs. 860D and 860F(e); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. Q (Form 1066)
Quarterly Notice to Residual Interest Holder of REMIC
Taxable Income or Net Loss Allocation
Used to show residual interest holder's share of taxable income (or net loss), excess inclusion, and section 212 expenses. IT-IRC sec. 860G(c)
IRS Tax Forms
1078
Certificate of Alien Claiming Residence in the United
States
Used by an alien claiming residence in the U.S., for income tax purposes. Filed with the withholding agent.
IT-IRC secs. 871 and 1441; Regs. secs. 1.1441-5 and 1.871-3,4
IRS Tax Forms
1090
Statement of Income, and Profit and Loss Accounts
Used by a railroad company with Form 1120. IT-Instruction for Form 1120
IRS Tax Forms
1096
Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information
Returns
Used to summarize and transmit Forms W-2G, 1098, 1099-A, 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-R, 1099-S, and 5498.
Used to report $600 or more of mortgage interest from an individual in the course of a trade or business.
IT-IRC sec. 6050H; Regs. sec. 1.6050H-2; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-A
Information Return for Acquisition or Abandonment of
Secured Property
Used by lenders to report acquisitions by such lenders or abandonments of property that secures a loan.
IT-IRC sec. 6050J; Temp. Regs. sec. 1.6050J-1T; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-B
Statement for Recipients of Proceeds From Broker and
Barter Exchange Transactions
Used by a broker to report gross proceeds from the sale or redemption of securities, commodities or regulated futures contracts, or by a barter exchange to report the exchange of goods or services. IT-IRC sec. 6045; Regs. sec. 1.6045-1; See the separate instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-DIV
Statement for Recipients of Dividends and Distributions
Used to report dividends and distributions. IT-IRC secs. 6042 and 6043; Regs. secs. 1.6042-2 and 1.6043-2; See the separate instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-G
Statement for Recipients of Certain Government
Payments
Used to report government payments such as unemployment compensation, state and local income tax refunds, credits, or offsets, discharges of indebtedness by the Federal Government, taxable grants, and subsidy payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
IT-IRC secs. 6041, 6050B, 6050D, and 6050E; Regs. secs. 1.6041-1, 1.6050B-1, 1.6050D-1, and 1.6050E-1; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-INT
Statement for Recipients of Interest Income
Used to report interest income. IT-IRC secs. 6041 and 6049; Regs. secs. 1.6041-1, 1.6049-4, and Temp. Regs. sec. 1.6049-7T; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-MISC
Statement for Recipients of Miscellaneous Income
Used to report rents, royalties, prizes and awards, fishing boat proceeds, payments by health, accident and sickness insurers to physicians or other health service providers, fees, commissions or other compensation for services rendered in the course of the payer's business when the recipient is not treated as an employee, direct sales of $5,000 or more of consumer products for resale, substitute payments by brokers in lieu of dividends or tax-exempt interest, and crop insurance proceeds. IT-IRC secs. 6041, 6041A, 6045(d), and 6050A; Regs. secs. 1.6041-1, 1.6045-2, and 1.6050A-1; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-OID
Statement for Recipients of Original Issue Discount
Used to report original issue discount. IT-IRC sec. 6049; Regs. sec. 1.6049-4; Temp. Regs. secs. 1.6049-4, 1.6049-5T, and 1.6049-7T; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-PATR
Statement for Recipients (Patrons) of Taxable
Distributions Received From Cooperatives
Used to report patronage dividends.
IT-IRC sec. 6044; Regs. sec. 1.6044-2; See the separate instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-R
Statement for Recipients of Total Distributions From
Used to report total distributions from profit-sharing, retirement plans and individual retirement arrangements, and certain surrenders of insurance contracts.
IT-IRC sec. 402, 408, and 6047; Temp Regs. sec. 35.3405-1; Regs. secs. 1.408-7 and 1.6047-1; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1099-S
Statement for Recipients of Proceeds From Real Estate
Transactions
Used by the person required to report gross proceeds from real estate transactions.
IT-IRC sec. 6045(e); Temp Regs. sec. 1.6045-3T; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
1116
Computation of Foreign Tax Credit (Individual, Fiduciary,
or Nonresident Alien Individual)
Used to figure the foreign tax credit claimed for the amount of any income, war profits, and excess profits tax paid or accrued during the taxable year to any foreign country or U.S. possession. IT-IRC secs. 27, 901, and 904; Pub. 514; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1118
Computation of Foreign Tax Credit-Corporations
Used to support the amount of foreign tax credit claimed on corporation income tax returns.
IT-IRC secs. 901 through 906; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
I (Form 1118)
Computation of Reduction of Oil and Gas Extraction
Taxes
Used to compute the section 907(a) reduction for a corporation that is claiming a foreign tax credit with respect to any income taxes paid, accrued, or deemed to have been paid during the tax year with respect to foreign oil and gas extraction income.
IT-IRC sec. 907
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. J (Form 1118)
Separate Limitation Loss Allocations and Other
Adjustments Necessary to Determine Numerators of
Limitation Fractions, Year-End Recharacterization
Balances and Overall Foreign Loss Account Balances
Used to show the adjustments to separate limitation income or losses in determining the numerators of the limitation fractions for each separate limitation; the year-end balances of separate limitation losses that were allocated among other separate limitations (in the current year or in prior years) that have yet to be recharacterized; and the balances in the overall foreign loss accounts at the beginning of the tax year, any adjustments to the account balances, and the balances, in the overall foreign loss accounts at the end of the tax year. IT-IRC sec. 904(f)
IRS Tax Forms
1120
U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return
Used by a corporation to report income tax. (Also see Form 1120-A.)
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. secs. 1.1502-75(h), and 1.6012-2; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Package 1120
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for corporations. Contains one copy of instructions for Forms 1120 and 1120-A, two copies of Form 1120, two copies of Form 1120-A, two copies of Schedule D, one copy of Form 1120-W, two copies of Form 3468, two copies of Form 7004, and two copies of Form 4562.
IT-IRC sec. 6012
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. D (Form 1120)
Capital Gains and Losses
Used with Forms 1120, 1120-A, 1120-DF, 1120-IC-DISC, 1120-F, 1120-FSC, 1120-H, 1120L, 1120-ND, 1120-PC, 1120-POL, 1120-REIT, 1120-RIC, 990-C and certain Forms 990-T to report details of gain (or loss) from sales or exchanges of capital assets, and to figure alternative tax. IT-IRC secs. 1201 and 1231
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. PH (Form 1120)
Computation of U.S. Personal Holding Company Tax
Used to figure personal holding company tax; filed with the income tax return of every personal holding company. IT-IRC secs. 541, 6012, and 6501(f); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-A
U.S. Corporation Short-Form Income Tax Return
Used by a corporation to report income tax.
IT-IRC sec. 6012; Regs. sec. 1.6012-2; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-DF
U.S. Income Tax Return for Designated Settlement Funds
(Under Section 468B)
Used by designated settlement funds to report contributions received, income earned, the administration expenses of operating the fund, and the tax on its investment income. IT-IRC secs. 468B and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120F
U.S. Income Tax Return of a Foreign Corporation
Used by foreign corporations to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 881, 882, 884, 887, and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-FSC
U.S. Income Tax Return of a Foreign Sales Corporation
Used by foreign sales corporations to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 922, 6011(c), and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. P (Form 1120-FSC)
Computation of Transfer Price or Commission
Used to compute transfer price or commission under IRC sections 925(a)(1) and 2). IT-IRC sec. 6011(c)
IRS Tax Forms
1120-H
U.S. Income Tax Return for Homeowners Associations
Used by homeowner associations to report income tax. (An annual return.)
IT-IRC sec. 528 and Reg. sec. 1.528-8
IRS Tax Forms
1120-IC-DISC
Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation
Return
Used by domestic corporations that make the election under IRC section 992(b) to be a domestic international sales corporation.
IT-IRC secs. 6011(c) and 6072(b); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. K (Form 1120-IC-DISC)
Shareholder's Statement of IC-DISC Distributions
Used to report deemed and actual distributions from an IC-DISC to shareholders and to report deferred DISC income and certain other information to shareholders.
IT-IRC secs. 6011(c)
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. P (Form 1120-IC-DISC)
Computation of Inter-company Transfer Price or
Commission
Used to compute inter-company transfer prices or commissions under IRC sections 994(a)(1) and (2).
IT-IRC secs. 6011(c)
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. Q (Form 1120-IC-DISC)
Borrower's Certificate of Compliance with the Rules for
Producer's Loans
Used by an IC-DISC to establish that the borrower is in compliance with the rules for producer's loans.
IT-Regs. sec. 1.993-4(d)
IRS Tax Forms
1120L
U.S. Life Insurance Company Income Tax Return
Used by life insurance companies to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 801 and 6012; Reg. sec. 1.6012-2; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-ND
Return for Nuclear Decommissioning Funds and Certain
Related Persons
Used by nuclear decommissioning funds to report income, expenses, transfers of funds to the public utility that created it and to figure the taxes on income plus penalty taxes on trustees and certain disqualified persons. IT-IRC sec. 468A; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-PC
U.S. Property and Casualty Insurance Company Income
Tax Return
Used by nonlife insurance companies to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 831 and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-POL
U.S. Income Tax Return for Certain Political
Organizations
Used by certain political organizations to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 856 and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-REIT
U.S. Income Tax Return for Real Estate Investment Trusts
Used by real estate investment trusts to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 856 and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120-RIC
U.S. Income Tax Return for Regulated Investment
Companies
Used by regulated investment companies to report income tax.
IT-IRC secs. 851 and 6012; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1120S
U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
Used by S corporations that have made the election prescribed by IRC section 1362.
IT-IRC sec. 6037; IRC Subchapter S; Regs. sec. 1.6037-1; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Package 1120S
Federal Income Tax Forms
A package of income tax forms for S Corporations. Contains one copy of instructions for Form 1120S, two copies of Form 1120S, two copies of Schedule D (Form 1120S), two copies of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S), two copies of shareholder's instructions for Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S), and two copies of Form 4562. IT-IRC sec. 6037
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. D (Form 1120S)
Capital Gains and Losses and Built-in Gains
Used by S corporations that have made the election prescribed by IRC section 1362. Sch. D is used to report details of gains (and losses) from sales, exchanges or distribution of capital assets and to figure the tax imposed on certain capital gains and certain built-in gains.
IT-IRC secs. 1201 and 1231; and IRC Subchapter S; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. K-1 (Form 1120S)
Shareholder's Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, Etc.
Used to show shareholder's share of income, credits, deductions, etc. A four-part assembly: A copy is filed with Form 1120S, a copy is for S corporation records, and a copy is given to each shareholder along with the separate instructions. IT-IRC sec. 6037
IRS Tax Forms
1120-W
Corporation Estimated Tax
Used as a worksheet by corporations to figure estimated tax liability; not to be filed. Corporations should keep it for their records. IT-IRC sec. 6655
IRS Tax Forms
1120X
Amended U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return
Used by corporations to amend a previously filed Form 1120 or Form 1120-A.
IT-Regs. sec. 301.6402-3
IRS Tax Forms
1122
Authorization and Consent of Subsidiary Corporation to
be Included in a Consolidated Income Tax Return
Used as the authorization and consent of a subsidiary corporation to be included in a consolidated income tax return. IT-IRC sec. 1502; Regs. sec. 1.1502-75(h)
IRS Tax Forms
1128
Application for Change in Accounting Period
Used to obtain approval of a change, adoption or retention of an accounting period. IT-IRC sec. 442; Regs. secs. 1.442-1(b) and 1.1502-76; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
1138
Extension of Time for Payment of Taxes by a Corporation
Expecting a Net Operating Loss Carryback
Used by a corporation expecting a net operating loss carryback to request an extension of time for payment of taxes. IT-IRC sec. 6164
IRS Tax Forms
1139
Corporation Application for Tentative Refund
Used by corporations to apply for a tentative refund from the carryback of a net operating loss, net capital loss, unused general business credit, or overpayment of tax due to a claim or right adjustment under section 1341(b)(1).
IT-IRC sec. 6411
IRS Tax Forms
1310
Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased
Taxpayer
Used by claimant to secure payment of refund on behalf of a deceased taxpayer.
IT-IRC sec. 6402; Regs. sec. 301.6402-2(e); Pubs. 17 and 559
IRS Tax Forms
1363
Export Exemption Certificate
Used by shipper or other person to suspend liability for the payment of the tax for a period of 6 months from the date of shipment from the point of origin. The original is filed with the carrier at time of payment of the transportation charges and the duplicate is retained with the shipping papers for a period of 3 years from the last day of the month during which the shipment was made from the point of origin. May also be used as a blanket exemption certificate, with approval of District Director. Ex-IRC secs. 4271 and 4272; Temp Regs. Part 154.2-1
IRS Tax Forms
2032
Contract Coverage Under Title II of the Social Security
Used to make an agreement pursuant to IRC section 3121(l).
Emp-IRC sec. 3121(l); Regs. sec. 36.3121(l)(1)-1
IRS Tax Forms
2063
U.S. Departing Alien Income Tax Statement
Used by a resident alien who has not received a termination assessment, or a nonresident alien who has no taxable income from United States sources. IT-IRC sec. 6851(d); Regs. sec. 1.6851-2; Rev. Rul. 55-468; C.B.1955-2, 501; Pub. 519
IRS Tax Forms
2106
Employee Business Expenses
Used by employees to support deductions for business expenses. IT-IRC secs. 62, 162, and 274; Instructions for Form 1040, Pub. 463; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2119
Sale of Your Home
Used by individuals who sold their principal residence whether or not they bought another one. Also used by individuals 55 or over who elect to exclude gain on the sale of their principal residence.
IT-IRC secs. 121 and 1034; Pub. 17; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2120
Multiple Support Declaration
Used as a statement disclaiming as an income tax exemption an individual to whose support the taxpayer and others have contributed.
IT-IRC sec. 152(c); Regs. sec. 1.152-3(c); Pub. 17
IRS Tax Forms
2210
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals and
Fiduciaries
Used by individuals and fiduciaries to determine if they paid enough estimated tax. The form is also used to compute the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax.
IT-IRC sec. 6654; Regs. secs. 1.6654-1 and 1.6654-2; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2210F
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Farmers and
Fishermen
Used by qualified farmers and fishermen to determine if they paid enough estimated tax. Used only by individuals whose gross income from farming or fishing is at least two-thirds of their gross annual income. (All other individuals should use Form 2210.) The form is also used to compute the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. IT-IRC sec. 6654; Reg. secs. 1.6654-1 and 1.6654-2
IRS Tax Forms
2220
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Corporations
Used by corporations to determine if they paid enough estimated tax. The form is also used to compute the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax.
IT-IRC sec. 6655; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2290
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Return
Used to report tax due on use of any highway motor vehicle which falls within one of the categories shown in the tax computation schedule on the form or meets certain weight limitations. Ex-IRC sec. 4481; Regs. sec. 41.6011(a)-1(a)
IRS Tax Forms
2350
Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Income Tax
Return
Used by U.S. citizens and certain resident aliens abroad, who expect to qualify for special tax treatment to obtain an extension of time for filing an income tax return.
IT-IRC secs. 911 and 6081; Regs. sec. temporary 5b.911-6(b), 1.911-7(c), and 1.6081-2; Pub. 54
IRS Tax Forms
2438
Regulated Investment Company Undistributed Capital
Gains Tax Return
Used to report tax payable on or before 30th day after close of company's taxable year. A copy is filed with Form 1120-RIC. (An annual return.)
IT-IRC sec. 852(b)3); Regs. sec. 1.852-9
IRS Tax Forms
2439
Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital
Gains
Used as an annual statement to be distributed to shareholders of a regulated investment company. (Copy to be attached to Form 1120-RIC.)
IT-IRC sec. 852(b)(3)(D)(i); Regs. sec. 1.852-9
IRS Tax Forms
2441
Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Used to figure the credit for child and dependent care expenses and/or the exclusion of employer-provided dependent care benefits. (To be attached to Form 1040.) IT-IRC sec. 21 and 129; Regs. sec. 1.44A-1; Pubs. 17 and 503
IRS Tax Forms
2553
Election by A Small Business Corporation
Used by qualifying small business corporations to make the election prescribed by IRC section 1362. IT-IRC sec. 1362; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2555
Foreign Earned Income
Used by U.S. citizens and resident aliens who qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion and/or the housing exclusion or deduction. (To be filed with Form 1040.) IT-IRC secs. 911 and 6012(c); Regs. secs. 1.911-1 and 1.6012-1; Pub. 54; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2670
Credit or Refund-Exemption Certificate for Use by a
Nonprofit Educational Organization
Used by certain nonprofit educational organizations to support a claim for credit or refund to the person who paid the manufacturers excise tax, or the exemption of these sales from the special fuels tax under IRC Chapter 31.
Ex-IRC secs. 4041, 4221, and 6416; Regs. sec. 48.4221-6
IRS Tax Forms
2688
Application for Additional Extension of Time To File U.S.
Individual Income Tax Return
Used to apply for an extension of time to file Form 1040.
IT-IRC sec. 6081; Regs. sec. 1.6081-1(b)(5); T.D.6436
IRS Tax Forms
2758
Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Excise,
Income, Information, and Other Returns
Used to apply for an extension of time to file Form 1041 and certain other returns. A separate Form 2758 must be filed for each return.
IT-IRC sec. 6081; Regs. sec. 1.6081-1(b)
IRS Tax Forms
2848
Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative
Used as an authorization for one person to act for another in any tax matter (except alcohol and tobacco taxes and firearms activities).
IT-Title 26, CFR, Part 601; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
2848-D
Tax Information Authorization and Declaration of
Representative
Used by one person to authorize another to receive or inspect confidential tax information (except alcohol and tobacco taxes and firearms activities) when power of attorney is not filed.
IT-Title 26, CFR, Part 601; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
3115
Application for Change in Accounting Method
Used to secure approval for change in accounting method.
IT-IRC sec. 446(e); Regs. sec. 1.446-1(e); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
3206
Information Statement by United Kingdom Withholding
Agents Paying Dividends From United States
Corporations to Residents of the U.S. and Certain Treaty
Countries
Used to report dividends paid by U.S. corporations to beneficial owners of dividends paid through United Kingdom Nominees. Used when the beneficial owners are residents of countries other than United Kingdom with which the U.S. has a tax treaty providing for reduced withholding rates on dividends.
IT secs. 7.507 and 7.508 of T.D. 5532
IRS Tax Forms
3468
Computation of Investment Credit
Used by individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations claiming an investment credit or business energy investment credit. Also see Form 3800.
IT-IRC secs. 38, 46, 47, 48, and 49; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
3491
Consumer Cooperative Exemption Application
Used by certain consumer cooperatives that are primarily engaged in retail sales of goods or services generally for personal, living or family use to apply for exemption from filing Forms 1096 and 1099-PATR.
IT-IRC sec. 6044(c); Regs. sec. 1.6044-4
IRS Tax Forms
3520
U.S. Information Return-Creation of or Transfers to
Certain Foreign Trusts
Used by a grantor in the case of an inter vivos trust, a fiduciary of an estate in the case of a testamentary trust, or a transferor to report the creation of any foreign trust by a U.S. person or the transfer of any money or property to a foreign trust by a U.S. person.
IT-IRC sec. 6048; Regs. secs. 16.3-1 and 301.6048-1
IRS Tax Forms
3520-A
Annual Return of Foreign Trust with U.S. Beneficiaries
Used to report the operation of foreign trust that has U.S. beneficiaries.
IT-IRC sec. 6048
IRS Tax Forms
3800
General Business Credit
Used to summarize investment credit (Form 3468), jobs credit (Form 5884), credit for alcohol used as fuel (Form 6478), credit for increasing research activities (Form 6765), and low-income housing credit (Form 8586).
IT-IRC secs. 38 and 39; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
3903
Moving Expenses
Used to support itemized deductions for expenses of travel, transportation and certain expenses attributable to disposition of an old residence and acquisition of a new residence for employees and self-employed individuals moving to a new job location.
IT-IRC sec. 217; Regs. sec. 1.217; Pub. 521; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
3903F
Foreign Moving Expenses
Used by U.S. citizens or resident aliens moving to a new principal workplace outside the United States or its possessions.
IT-IRC 217(h); Pub. 521; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
4029
Application for Exemption from Social Security Taxes
and Waiver of Benefits
Used by members of qualified religious groups to claim exemption from social security taxes.
IT-IRC sec. 1402(g)
IRS Tax Forms
4070
Employee's Report of Tips to Employer
Used by employees to report tips to employers.
Emp-IRC sec. 3102(c); Regs. sec. 31.6053-1(b)(2)
IRS Tax Forms
4070-A
Employee's Daily Record of Tips
Used by employees to keep a daily record of tips received.
Emp-IRC sec. 3102(c); Regs. sec. 31.6053-4
IRS Tax Forms
4070PR
Informe al Patrono de Propinas Recibidas por el
Empleado
Used by employees in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 4070.
Emp-IRC sec. 3102(c); Regs sec. 31.6053-1(b)(2)
IRS Tax Forms
4070A-PR
Registro Diario de Propinas Recibidas por el Empleado
Used by employees in Puerto Rico. A variation of Form 4070-A.
Emp-IRC sec. 3102(c); Regs. sec. 31.6053-4
IRS Tax Forms
4136
Computation of Credit for Federal Tax on Gasoline and
Special Fuels
Used by individuals, estates, trusts, or corporations, including S corporations and domestic international sales corporations, to claim credit for Federal excise tax on the number of gallons of gasoline and special fuels used for business. Also used to claim the one-time credit allowed owners of qualified diesel-powered highway vehicles.
Ex-IRC secs. 34, 4041, 4081, 4091, 6420, 6421, and 6427
IRS Tax Forms
4137
Computation of Social Security Tax on Unreported Tip
Income
Used by an employee who received tips subject to FICA tax but failed to report them to his or her employer.
IT/Emp-IRC sec. 3102; Regs. sec. 31.3102-3(d) and 31.6011(a)-1(d)
IRS Tax Forms
4224
Exemption From Withholding of Tax on Income
Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or
Business in the United States
Used to secure, at the time of payment, the benefit of exemption from withholding of the tax on certain income for nonresident alien individuals and fiduciaries, foreign partnerships, and foreign corporations.
IT-IRC secs. 1441 and 1442; Regs. sec. 1.1441-4
IRS Tax Forms
4255
Recapture of Investment Credit
Used by individuals, estates, trusts, or corporations to figure the increase in tax if regular or energy property was disposed of or ceased to qualify before the end of the property class life or life years used to figure the credit.
IT-IRC sec. 47
IRS Tax Forms
4361
Application for Exemption from Self-Employment Tax for
Use by Ministers, Members of Religious Orders and
Christian Science Practitioners
Used by members of qualified religious groups to claim exemption from tax on self-employment income.
IT-IRC sec. 1402(e)
IRS Tax Forms
4461
Application for Approval of Master or Prototype Defined
Contribution Plan
Used by employers who want an opinion letter for approval of form of a master or prototype plan.
IT-IRC secs. 401(a), and 501(a)
IRS Tax Forms
4461-A
Application for Approval of Master or Prototype Defined
Benefit Plan
Used by employers who want an opinion letter for approval of form of a master or prototype plan.
IT-IRC secs. 401(a) and 501(a)
IRS Tax Forms
4461-B
Application of Master or Prototype Plan, or Regional
Prototype Plan Mass Submitter Adopting Sponsor
Used by mass submitters who want approval on a plan of adopting sponsoring organization or sponsor. IT-IRC secs. 401(a) and 501(a)
IRS Tax Forms
4466
Corporation Application for Quick Refund of
Overpayment of Estimated Tax
Used to apply for a "quick" refund of overpaid estimated tax. (Must be filed before the regular tax return is filed.) IT-IRC sec. 6425; Regs. sec. 1.6425-1(b)
IRS Tax Forms
4469
Computation of Excess Medicare Tax Credit
Used by railroad employee representatives and medicare qualified Government employees to figure their credit of excess medicare (hospital insurance benefits) tax. IT-IRC sec. 6413(c)(3); P.L.80-248
IRS Tax Forms
4506
Request for Copy of Tax Form
Used by a taxpayer or authorized representative to request a copy of a tax return or Forms W-2 that were filed with the return. IT-Regs. sec. 601.702
IRS Tax Forms
4506-A
Request for Public-Inspection Copy of Exempt
Organization Tax Form
Used by a third-party for a copy of an exempt organization tax form which may be inspected at an IRS office. IT-IRC sec. 6104(b)
IRS Tax Forms
4562
Depreciation and Amortization
Used by individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships, and corporations claiming depreciation and amortization. Also used to substantiate depreciation deductions for automobiles and other listed property.
IT-IRC secs. 167, 168, 179 and 280F; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
4563
Exclusion of Income for Bona Fide Residents of
American Samoa
Used by bona fide residents of American Samoa to exclude income from sources in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to the extent specified in IRC section 931.
IT-IRC sec. 931; Regs. sec. 1.931-1; Pub. 570
IRS Tax Forms
4626
Alternative Minimum Tax-Corporations
Used by corporations to figure their alternative minimum tax and their environmental tax.
IT-IRC secs. 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 291; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
4684
Casualties and Thefts
Used by all taxpayers to figure gains (or losses) resulting from casualties and thefts. IT-IRC sec. 165; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
4720
Return of Certain Excise Taxes on Charities and Other
Persons Under Chapters 41 and 42 of the Internal
Revenue Code
Used by charities and other persons to compute certain excise taxes which may be due under IRC Chapters 41 and 42.
Ex-IRC secs. 4911, 4912, 4941, 4942, 4943, 4944, 4945, and 4955; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
4768
Application for Extension of Time To File U.S. Estate (and
Used to apply for estate tax extensions in certain cases.
E&G-IRC secs. 6081 and 6161; Regs. sec. 20.6081-1 and 20.6161-1
IRS Tax Forms
4782
Employee Moving Expense Information
Used by employers to show the amount of any reimbursement or payment made to an employee, a third party for the employee's benefit, or the value of services furnished in-kind, for moving expenses during the calendar year.
IT-IRC secs. 82 and 217; Regs. sec. 31.6051-1(e)
IRS Tax Forms
4789
Currency Transaction Report
Used by financial institutions to report deposit, withdrawal, exchange of currency, or other payment or transfer, by, through, or to such financial institution which involves currency transactions of more than $10,000.
P.L.92-508; Treasury Regs. 31CFR103)
IRS Tax Forms
4797
Sales of Business Property
Used to report details of gain (or loss) from sales, exchanges, or involuntary conversions (from other than casualty and theft) of noncapital assets and involuntary conversions (other than casualty and theft) of capital assets, held in connection with a trade or business or a transaction entered into for profit. Also used to compute recapture amounts under sections 179 and 280F when the business use of section 179 or 280F property drops to 50% or less.
IT-IRC secs. 1231, 1245, 1250, 1252, 1254, and 1255; IT-IRC secs. 1202, 1211, and 1212; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
4835
Farm Rental Income and Expenses
Used by landowner (or sublessor) to report farm rental income based on crops or livestock produced by the tenant where the landowner (or sublessor) does not materially participate in the operation or management of the farm. (Also see Schedule F (Form 1040).)
IT-IRC sec. 61
IRS Tax Forms
4868
Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S.
Individual Income Tax Return
Used to apply for an automatic 4-month extension of time to file Form 1040.
IT-IRC sec. 6081; Regs. sec. 1.6081-4; TD 7885
IRS Tax Forms
4876-A
Election To Be Treated as an Interest Charge DISC
Used by a qualifying corporation that wishes to be treated as an Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (Interest Charge DISC).
IT-Regs. sec. 1.921
IRS Tax Forms
4952
Investment Interest Expense Deduction
Used by an individual, estate, or trust to figure the deduction limitation for interest expense on funds borrowed that is allocable to property held for investment.
IT-IRC sec. 163(d)
IRS Tax Forms
4970
Tax on Accumulation Distribution of Trusts
Used by a beneficiary of a domestic or foreign trust to figure the tax attributable to an accumulation distribution.
IT-IRC sec. 667
IRS Tax Forms
4972
Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions
Used to determine the income tax on the income portion of lump-sum distributions.
IT-IRC sec. 402(e); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5074
Allocation of Individual Income Tax to Guam or the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
Used as an attachment to Form 1040 filed by an individual who reports adjusted gross income of $50,000 or more, with gross income of $5,000 or more from Guam or CNMI sources.
IT-IRC sec. 935; Regs. sec. 301.7654-1(d)
IRS Tax Forms
5213
Election to Postpone Determination as to Whether the
Presumption that an Activity is Engaged in for Profit
Applies
Used by individuals, trusts, estates, and S corporations to postpone a determination as to whether an activity is engaged in for profit.
IT-IRC sec. 183(e)
IRS Tax Forms
5227
Split-Interest Trust Information Return
Used by section 4947(a)(2) trusts treated as private foundations.
Ex-IRC sec. 6011; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5300
Application for Determination for Defined Benefit Plan
Used to request a determination letter as to the qualification of a defined benefit plan (other than a collectively-bargained plan).
IT-IRC sec. 401(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. T (Form 5300)
Supplemental Application for Approval of Employee
Benefit Plans
Used as an attachment to Forms 5300, 5301, 5303, 5307, and 6406 to provide information on how the applicant meets the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, the Tax Reform Act of 1984, and the Retirement Equity Act of 1984, and the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
IT-IRC 401(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5301
Application for Determination for Defined Contribution
Used to request a determination letter as to the qualification of a defined contribution plan (other than a collectively-bargained plan).
IT-IRC sec. 401(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5302
Employee Census
Used as a schedule of the 25 highest paid participants of a deferred compensation plan, which is attached to Forms 5300, 5301, 5303, and 5307 (where applicable). IT-IRC sec. 401(a)
IRS Tax Forms
5303
Application for Determination for Collectively-Bargained
Used to request a determination letter as to the qualification of a collectively-bargained plan. Also used by multi-employer plans covered by PBGC insurance to request a determination letter regarding termination.
IT-IRC sec. 401(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5305
Individual Retirement Trust Account
Used as an agreement between an individual and the individual's trustee for the establishment of an individual retirement account. IT-IRC sec. 408(a)
IRS Tax Forms
5305-A
Individual Retirement Custodial Account
Used as an agreement between an individual and the individual's custodian for the establishment of an individual retirement account. IT-IRC sec. 408(a)
IRS Tax Forms
5305-SEP
Simplified Employee Pension-Individual Retirement
Accounts Contribution Agreement
Used as an agreement between an employer and his or her employees to establish a Simplified Employee Pension. IT-IRC 408(k)
IRS Tax Forms
5305-A-SEP
Salary Reduction and Other Elective Simplified Employee
Used as an agreement between an employer and his or her employees to establish a Simplified Employee Pension with an elective deferral.
IT-IRC sec. 408(k)(6)
IRS Tax Forms
5306
Application for Approval of Prototype or Employer
Sponsored Individual Retirement Account
Used by banks, savings and loan associations, federally insured credit unions, and such other persons approved by the Internal Revenue Service to act as trustee or custodian, insurance companies, regulated investment companies and trade or professional societies or associations, to get the approval as to form of a trust or annuity contract which is to be used for individual retirement accounts or annuities. Also to be used by employees, labor unions and other employee associations that want approval of a trust which is to be used for individual retirement accounts. IT-IRC sec. 408(a), (b), or (c)
IRS Tax Forms
5306-SEP
Application for Approval of Prototype Simplified
Employee Pension-SEP
Used by program sponsors who want to get IRS approval of their prototype simplified employee pension (SEP) agreements. IT-IRC sec. 408
IRS Tax Forms
5307
Application for Determination for Adopters of Master or
Prototype, Regional Prototype or Volume Submitter Plans
Used to request a determination letter as to the qualification of any defined benefit or defined contribution plan (the form of which has been previously approved) other than a collectively bargained plan.
IT-IRC sec. 401(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5308
Request for Change in Plan/Trust Year
Used by employer or plan administrators to request approval of change in a plan year or a trust year.
IT-IRC sec. 412(c)(5), sec. 442
IRS Tax Forms
5309
Application for Determination of Employee Stock
Ownership Plan
Used by corporate employers who wish to get a determination letter regarding the qualification of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan under IRC 409 or 4975(e)(7).
IT-IRC 409-4975(e)(7)
IRS Tax Forms
5310
Application for Determination Upon Termination; Notice
of Merger, Consolidation or Transfer of Plan Assets or
Liabilities; Notice of Intent to Terminate
Used by an employer who wishes a determination letter as to the effect of termination of a plan on its prior qualification under IRC section 401(a); by every employer or plan administrator (if designated) for any plan merger or consolidation; or to give notice to PBGC of intent, for any transfer of plan assets or liabilities to another plan to terminate a defined benefit pension plan.
IT-IRC secs. 401(a), 6058(b), ERISA sec. 4041(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5329
Return for Additional Taxes Attributable to Qualified
Retirement Plans (Including IRAs), Annuities, and
Modified Endowment Contracts
Used to report excise taxes or additional income tax owed in connection with individual retirement arrangements, annuities, and qualified retirement plans.
IT-IRC secs. 72, 4973, 4974, and 4980A; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5330
Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefits
Plans
Used to report and pay the excise tax imposed by IRC section 4791 on a minimum funding deficiency, by Code section 4973(a)(2) on excess contributions to a section 403(b)(7)(A) custodial account, by section 4975 on prohibited transactions, by section 4976 on disqualified benefits from welfare plans, by 4977 on certain fringe benefits, and by 4978 on certain ESOP transactions.
Ex-IRC sec. 6011; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5452
Corporate Report of Nondividend Distributions
Used by corporations to report their nontaxable distributions.
IT-CFR 1.301-1, 1.316-1, 1.333-1, and 1.6042-2
IRS Tax Forms
5471
Information Return With Respect to a Foreign
Corporation
Used by U.S. persons to report their activities with related foreign corporations.
IT-IRC secs. 951-972, 6035, 6038 and 6046; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. M (Form 5471)
Foreign Corporation Controlled by a U.S. Person
Used by a U.S. person who controls a foreign corporation to report the activities between the U.S. person and the foreign corporation. IT-IRC sec. 6038
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. N (Form 5471)
Foreign Personal Holding Company
Used by officers, directors, and shareholders of foreign personal holding companies to report information concerning the foreign personal holding company. IT-IRC sec. 6035
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. O (Form 5471)
Organization or Reorganization of Foreign Corporation,
and Acquisitions and Dispositions of its Stock
Used by U.S. persons to report acquisitions or dispositions of interests in foreign corporations. IT-IRC sec. 6046
IRS Tax Forms
5472
Information Return of a Foreign Owned Corporation
Used for reporting the activities between foreign owned corporations and persons related to transactions made by the corporations. IT-IRC sec. 6038A
IRS Tax Forms
5498
Individual Retirement Arrangement Information
Used to report contributions to individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and the value of the account.
IT-IRC sec. 408(i)(o); Prop. Regs. sec. 1.408-5; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
5500
Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan (with 100
or more participants)
Used to report on deferred compensation plans and welfare plans that have at least 100 participants.
IT-IRC sec. 6058(a); ERISA section 103; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. A (Form 5500)
Insurance Information
Used as an attachment to Forms 5500, 5500-C, or 5500-R to report information about insurance contracts that are part of a qualified deferred compensation plan. ERISA section 103(e)
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. B (Form 5500)
Actuarial Information
Used to report actuarial information for a defined benefit plan. (Attached to Forms 5500, 5500-C, or 5500-R.)
IT-IRC sec. 6059; ERISA section 103(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. C (Form 5500)
Service Provider Information
Used as an attachment to Form 5500 to report information about service providers and trustees of qualified deferred compensation plans.
ERISA section 103.
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. P (Form 5500)
Annual Return of Fiduciary of Employee Benefit Trust
Used as an annual return for employee benefit trusts which qualify under section 401(a) and are exempt from tax under section 501(a). (Attach to Forms 5500, 5500-C or 5500-R.) IT-IRC secs. 6033(a) and 6501(a)
Used to list employees who separated from employment and have a deferred vested benefit in the employer's plan of deferred compensation. (Attached to Forms 5500, 5500-C, or 5500-R.) IT-IRC sec. 6057
IRS Tax Forms
5500-C/R
Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan (with fewer than
100 participants)
Used to report on deferred compensation plans and welfare plans that have fewer than 100 participants.
IT-IRC sec. 6058(a); ERISA section 103; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5500EZ
Annual Return of One-Participant Owners and Their
Spouses Pension Benefit Plan
Used to report on pension profit-sharing, etc. plans that cover only an individual or an individual and the individual's spouse who wholly own a business.
IT-IRC sec. 6058(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
5558
Application for Extension of Time to File Certain
Employee Plan Returns
Used to provide a means by which a person may request an extension of time to file Forms 5500, 5500-C, 5500-R, or 5330.
IRS Tax Forms
5578
Annual Certification of Racial Nondiscrimination for a
Private School Exempt from Federal Income Tax
Used by certain organizations exempt or claiming to be exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) and operating, supervising, or controlling a private school (or schools) to certify to a policy of racial nondiscrimination.
IT-IRC sec. 6001; Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2; C.B.587
IRS Tax Forms
5712
Election to be Treated as a Possessions Corporation
Under Section 936
Used by a corporation to elect to be treated as a possessions corporation for the tax credit allowed under IRC section 936. IT-IRC sec. 936(e)
IRS Tax Forms
5712-A
Cost Sharing or Profit Split Method Under Section
936(h)(5): Election and Verification
Used by a domestic corporation if it elects to compute its taxable income under either the cost sharing method or the profit split method. IT-IRC sec. 936(h)(5)
IRS Tax Forms
5713
International Boycott Report
Used by persons with operations in or related to any country associated in carrying out an international boycott.
IT-IRC sec. 999; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. A (Form 5713)
Computation of the International Boycott Factor
Used by taxpayers in computing the loss of tax benefits under the international boycott factor method.
IT-IRC sec. 999
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. B (Form 5713)
Specifically Attributable Taxes and Income
Used by taxpayers in computing the loss of tax benefits under the specifically attributable taxes and income method.
IT-IRC sec. 999
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. C (Form 5713)
Tax Effect of the International Boycott Provisions
Used to summarize the loss of tax benefits resulting from the application of the international boycott provisions.
IT-IRC sec. 999
IRS Tax Forms
5735
Computation of Possessions Corporation Tax Credit
Under Section 936
Used by qualified possessions corporations to compute credit allowed by IRC section 936.
IT-IRC sec. 936
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. P (Form 5735)
Allocation of Income and Expenses Under Section
936(h)(5)
Used by corporations that have elected the cost sharing or profit split method of computing taxable income. The form is attached to Form 5735.
IT-IRC sec. 935(h)(5)
IRS Tax Forms
5754
Statement By Person(s) Receiving Gambling Winnings
Used to list multiple winners of certain gambling proceeds.
IT-IRC sec. 3402(q); Regs. secs. 31.3402(q)-1(e) and 1.6011-3; See the separate Instructions for Forms 1099, 1098, 5498, 1096, and W-2G
IRS Tax Forms
5768
Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section
501(c)3-Organization to Make Expenditures to Influence
Legislation
Used by certain eligible IRC section 501(c)3-organizations to elect or revoke election to apply the lobbying expenditures provisions of code section 501(h).
IT-IRC secs. 501 and 4911
IRS Tax Forms
5884
Jobs Credit
Used by individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations claiming a jobs credit and any S corporation, partnership, estate or trust which apportion the jobs credit among their shareholders, partners, or beneficiaries. See also Form 3800.
IT-IRC secs. 38, 51, 52, and 53
IRS Tax Forms
6008
Fee Deposit for Outer Continental Shelf Oil
Used to deposit fees on oil that is produced on the Outer Continental Shelf.
IRC sec. 7805, sec. 302(d) of P.L.95-372
IRS Tax Forms
6009
Quarterly Report of Fees Due on Oil Production
Used to compute fees due on oil that is produced on the Outer Continental Shelf. IRC sec. 7805, sec. 302(d) of P.L.95-372
IRS Tax Forms
6069
Return of Excise Tax on Excess Contributions to Black
Lung Benefit Trust Under Section 4953 and Computation
of Section 192 Deduction
Used by exempt Black Lung Benefit Trusts as a worksheet to determine deduction under section 192 and to report tax under section 4953.
IT/Ex-IRC secs. 192 and 4953
IRS Tax Forms
6088
Distributable Benefits from Employee Pension Benefit
Plans
Used to report the 25 highest paid participants of a deferred compensation plan, which is attached to Form 5310.
IT-IRC sec. 401(a)
IRS Tax Forms
6118
Credit for Income Tax Return Preparers
Used by income tax return preparers to file for refund of penalties paid.
IT-IRC sec. 6696
IRS Tax Forms
6177
General Assistance Program Determination
Used by a General Assistance Program of a state or political subdivision of a state in order to be designated as a Qualified General Assistance Program for purposes of certifying individual recipients of the program for the jobs credit.
IT-IRC sec. 51(d)(6)(B)
IRS Tax Forms
6197
Gas Guzzler Tax
Used by automobile manufacturers and importers to report the tax on "gas guzzler" types of automobiles. The form is filed as an attachment to Form 720.
Ex-IRC sec. 4064
IRS Tax Forms
6198
At-Risk Limitations
Used by individuals, partners, S corporation shareholders, and certain closely-held corporations to figure the overall profit (loss) from an at-risk activity for the tax year, the amount at-risk, and the deductible loss for the tax year.
IT-IRC sec. 465; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
6199
Certification of Youth Participating in a Qualified
Cooperative Education Program
Used by a qualified school to certify that a student meets the requirements of Sec. 51(d)8-as a member of a targeted group eligible for the jobs credit.
IT-IRC sec. 51
IRS Tax Forms
6251
Alternative Minimum Tax-Individuals
Used by individuals to figure their alternative minimum tax.
IT-IRC secs. 55, 56, 57, 58, and 59; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
6252
Installment Sale Income
Used by taxpayers other than dealers, who sell real or personal property, and receive a payment in a tax year after the year of sale.
IT-IRC sec. 453; Pub. 537; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
6406
Short Form Application for Determination for Amendment
of Employee Benefit Plan
Used for amending a plan on which a favorable determination letter has been issued under ERISA.
IRC secs. 401(a) and 501(a); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
6478
Credit for Alcohol Used as Fuel
Used by taxpayers to figure their credit for alcohol used as fuel. The credit is allowed for alcohol mixed with other fuels and for straight alcohol fuel. See also Form 3800. IT-IRC sec. 38 and 40
IRS Tax Forms
6497
Information Return of Nontaxable Energy Grants or
Subsidized Energy Financing
Used by every person who administers a government program for a Federal, state, or local governmental entity or agent thereof, that provides grants or subsidized financing under programs a principal purpose of which is energy production or conservation if the grant or financing is not taxable to the recipient. IT-IRC sec. 6050D; Regs. sec. 1.6050D-1
IRS Tax Forms
6627
Environmental Taxes
Used to report environmental taxes on petroleum and certain chemicals.
Ex-IRC secs. 4611, 4661, and 4671
IRS Tax Forms
6765
Credit for Increasing Research Activities (or for claiming
the orphan drug credit)
Used by individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations claiming a research credit for increasing the research activities of a trade or business. Also used to claim the orphan drug credit. See also Form 3800.
IT-IRC secs. 28 and 41; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
6781
Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and
Straddles
Used by all taxpayers that held section 1256 contracts or straddles during the tax year. IT-IRC secs. 1092 and 1256
IRS Tax Forms
7004
Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File
Corporation Income Tax Return
Used by corporations and certain exempt organizations to request an automatic extension of 6 months to file corporate income tax return.
IT-IRC sec. 6081(b); Regs. sec. 1.6081-3
IRS Tax Forms
8023
Corporate Qualified Stock Purchase Election
Used by a purchasing corporation to elect section 338 treatment for the purchase of another corporation. IT-IRC sec. 338(g); Temp. Regs. sec. sf 338-1
IRS Tax Forms
8027
Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip Income and
Allocated Tips
Used by large food or beverage employers to report each establishment's gross receipts, charge receipts and charge tips, and allocated tips of employees.
IT-IRC sec. 6053(c); Regs. sec. 31.6053-3; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8027-T
Transmittal of Employer's Annual Information Return of
Tip Income and Allocated Tips
Used by large food or beverage employers with more than one establishment to transmit Forms 8027. IT-IRC sec. 6053(c); Regs. sec. 31.6053-3
IRS Tax Forms
8038
Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond
Issues
Used by issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds to provide IRS with information required by section 149(e).
IT-IRC sec. 149(e); Temp. Regs. sec. 1.149(e)-1T; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8038-G
Information Return for Tax-Exempt Governmental Bond
Issues
Used by the issuers of tax-exempt governmental bonds (with issue prices of $100,000 or more) to provide IRS with information required by section 149(e).
IT-IRC sec. 149(e); Temp. Regs. sec. 1.149(e)-1T; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8038-GC
Consolidated Information Return for Small Tax-Exempt
Governmental Bond Issues, Leases and Installment
Sales
Used by the issuers of tax-exempt governmental bonds (with issue prices of less than $100,000) to provide IRS with information required by section 149(e).
IT-IRC sec. 149(e); Temp. Regs. sec. 1.149(e)-1T
IRS Tax Forms
8082
Notice of Inconsistent Treatment or Amended Return
Used by partners, S corporation shareholders and residual holders of an interest in a REMIC to report inconsistent treatment of partnership, S corporation or REMIC items or to report amendment of partnership, S corporation or REMIC items. Form 8082 is also used by the TMP (tax matters partner or tax matters person) to make an administrative adjustment request (AAR) on behalf of the partnership, S corporation, or REMIC.
IT-IRC sec. 6222 and 6227(c); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8109
Federal Tax Deposit Coupon
Twenty-three preprinted deposit coupons for making deposits of Federal taxes (such as social security, Federal unemployment, and excise taxes) are contained in a coupon book. Instructions are in the coupon book, along with a reorder form (Form 8109A, FTD Reorder Form).
IT/Emp/Ex-IRC sec. 6302; Regs. secs. 1.6302-1, 1.6302-2, 31.6302(c)-1, 31.6302(c)-2, 31.6302(c)-3, 46.6302(c)-1, 48.6302(c)-1, 49.6302(c)-1, 51.4995-3, and 52.6302-1
IRS Tax Forms
8109-B
Federal Tax Deposit Coupon
An over-the-counter Federal tax deposit coupon for making Federal tax deposits when Form 8109 deposit coupons have been reordered but not yet received or when a new entity has received its employer identification number but has not yet received its initial order of Forms 8109.
IT/Emp/Ex-IRC sec. 6302; Regs. secs. 1.6302-1, 1.6302-2, 31.6302(c)-1, 31.6302(c)-2, 31.6302(c)-3, 46.6302(c)-1, 48.6302(c)-1, 49.6302(c)-1, 51.4995-3 and 52.6302-1
IRS Tax Forms
8210
Self-Assessed Penalties Return
Used by payers of certain interest and dividends to figure and pay penalties imposed with regard to the filing of certain information returns and the furnishing of certain payee statements.
PA-IRC secs. 6676(b), 6721, 6722, 6723, and 6724; Temp. Regs. sec. 301.6723-1T
IRS Tax Forms
8233
Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for
Independent Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien
Individual
Used by nonresident alien individuals to claim exemption from withholding on compensation for independent personal services because of an income tax treaty or the personal exemption amount. Also used by nonresident alien students, teachers, and researchers to claim exemption from withholding under a U.S. tax treaty on compensation for services.
IT-IRC sec. 1441; Reg. sec. 1.1441-4
IRS Tax Forms
8264
Application for Registration of a Tax Shelter
Used by tax shelter organizers to register certain tax shelters with the IRS, for purposes of receiving a tax shelter registration number.
IT-IRC sec. 6111; Regs. secs. 301.6111-1T; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8271
Investor Reporting of Tax Shelter Registration Number
Used by persons who have purchased or otherwise acquired an interest in a tax shelter required to be registered to report the tax shelter registration number. Form is attached to any tax return on which a deduction, credit, loss, or other tax benefit is claimed, or any income reported, from a tax shelter required to be registered. IT-IRC sec. 6111; Regs. secs. 301.6111-1T
IRS Tax Forms
8274
Certification by Churches and Qualified Church-
Controlled Organizations Electing Exemption from
Employer Social Security Taxes
Used by churches and certain church-controlled organizations to elect exemption from social security taxes by certifying the organization is opposed to these taxes for religious purposes.
Emp-IRC sec. 3121(w)
IRS Tax Forms
8275
Disclosure Statement Under Section 6661
Used to disclose items which could cause a substantial understatement of income and is filed to avoid the penalty imposed by section 6661; Separate instructions
PA-IRC sec. 6661; Regs. sec. 1.6661; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8279
Election To Be Treated as a FSC or as a Small FSC
Used by qualifying corporations that wish to be treated as a Foreign Sales Corporation (FSC) or Small Foreign Sales Corporation (Small FSC).
IT-IRC sec. 927
IRS Tax Forms
8281
Information Return for Publicly Offered Original Issue
Discount Instruments
Used by issuers of publicly offered debt instruments having OID to provide the information required by section 1275(c).
IT-IRC sec. 1275(c); Temp. Regs. sec. 1.1275-3T
IRS Tax Forms
8282
Donee Information Return
Used by exempt organizations who sells, exchanges, transfers, or otherwise disposes of the charitable property within 2 years after the date of the receipt of the contribution. The return is filed with the IRS and a copy is given to the donor. IT-IRC sec. 6050L
IRS Tax Forms
8283
Noncash Charitable Contributions
Used by individuals, closely held corporations, personal service corporations, partnerships, and S corporations to report contributions of property other than cash in which the total claimed value of all property exceeds $500.
IT-IRC secs. 170; 1.170A-13 and 1.170A-13T; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8288
U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Dispositions by Foreign
Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests
Used to transmit the withholding on the sale of U.S. real property by foreign persons. IT-IRC sec. 1445; Regs. secs. 1.1445-1 through 1.1445-7; Temp. Regs. secs. 1.1445-9T through 1.1445-11T
IRS Tax Forms
8288-A
Statement of Withholding on Dispositions by Foreign
Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests
Anyone filing Form 8288 must attach copies A and B of Form 8288-A for each person subject to withholding. IT-IRC sec. 1445; Regs. secs. 1.1445-1 through 1.1445-7, Temp. Regs. secs. 1.1445-9T through 1.1445-11T
IRS Tax Forms
8288-B
Application for Withholding Certificate for Dispositions by
Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests
Used to apply for a withholding certificate based upon certain criteria to reduce or eliminate withholding under section 1445.
IT-IRC sec. 1445; Regs. secs. 1.1445-3 and 1.1445-6 and Rev. Proc. 88-23
IRS Tax Forms
8300
Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a
Trade or Business
Used by a trade or business to report receipt of more than $10,000 cash in a transaction in the course of such trade or business.
IT-IRC sec. 6050l; Regs. 1.6050l-1
IRS Tax Forms
8308
Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership
Interests
Used by partnerships to report the sale or exchange of a partnership interest where a portion of any money or other property given in exchange for the interest is attributable to unrealized receivables or substantially appreciated inventory items (section 751(a) exchange). IT-IRC sec. 6050K
IRS Tax Forms
8328
Carryforward Election of Unused Private Activity Bond
Volume Cap
Used by the issuing authority of tax-exempt private activity bonds to elect under section 146(f) to carryforward the unused volume cap for specific projects.
IT-IRC sec. 146(f)
IRS Tax Forms
8329
Lender's Information Return for Mortgage Credit
Certificates
Used by lenders of certified indebtedness amounts to report information regarding the issuance of mortgage credit certificates under section 25.
IT-IRC sec. 25; Regs. sec. 1.25-8T
IRS Tax Forms
8330
Issuer's Quarterly Information Return for Mortgage Credit
Certificates
Used by issuers of mortgage credit certificates to report information required under section 25. IT-IRC sec. 25; Regs. secs. 1.25-8T
IRS Tax Forms
8332
Release of Claim to Exemption for Child of Divorced or
Separated Parents
Used to release claim to a child's exemption by a parent who has custody of his or her child and is given to the parent who will claim the exemption. The parent who claims the child's exemption attaches this form to his or her tax return.
IT-IRC sec. 152(e)(2); Temp. Regs. sec. 1.152-4T; Pub. 504
IRS Tax Forms
8362
Currency Transaction Reported by Casinos
Used by casinos licensed by a state or local government having annual gaming revenues in excess of $1 million to report each deposit, withdrawal, exchange of currency or gambling tokens or chips or other payment or transfer, by, through, or to such casino, involving currency of more than $10,000.
Information Return for Determination of Life Insurance
Company Earnings Rate Under Section 809
Used by certain life insurance companies to gather information to compute various earnings rates required by section 809.
IT-IRC sec. 809; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8396
Mortgage Interest Credit
Used by qualified mortgage credit certificate holders to figure their mortgage interest credit and any carryover to a subsequent year.
IT-IRC sec. 25
IRS Tax Forms
8404
Computation of Interest Charge on DISC-Related
Deferred Tax Liability
Used by shareholders of Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporations (IC-DISCs) to figure and report their interest on DISC-related deferred tax liability. ITC 995(f); Treasury Regs. 1.995(f)
IRS Tax Forms
8453
U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for Electronic
Filing
Used by qualified filers who file Forms 1040 and certain related schedules, 1040A and 1040EZ via electronic transmission on magnetic media. These filers must file Form 8453 to transmit the individual taxpayer's and return preparer's signature(s) for the return.
IT-IRC secs. 6012 and 6017
IRS Tax Forms
8453-E
Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan Magnetic
Media/Electronic Filing
Used by qualified filers who file Forms 5500, 5500-C or 5500-R via electronic transmission.
IT-IRC sec. 6058
IRS Tax Forms
8453-F
U.S. Fiduciary Income Tax Declaration for Magnetic
Tape/Electronic Filing
Used by qualified filers who file Form 1041 and related schedules via electronic transmission.
IT-IRC sec. 6012
IRS Tax Forms
8453-P
U.S. Partnership Declaration for Magnetic
Tape/Electronic Filing
Used by qualified filers who file Form 1065 and related schedules via electronic transmission.
IT-IRC sec. 6031
IRS Tax Forms
8582
Passive Activity Loss Limitations
Used by individuals, estates, and trusts to figure the amount of any passive activity loss for the current tax year for all activities and the amount of the passive activity loss allowed on their tax returns.
IT-IRC sec. 469; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8582-CR
Passive Activity Credit Limitations
Used by individuals, estates, and trusts to figure the amount of any passive activity credit for the current year and the amount allowed on their tax returns.
IT-IRC sec. 469; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8586
Low-Income Housing Credit
Used by owners of residential rental projects providing low-income housing to claim the low-income housing credit. IT-IRC sec. 42
IRS Tax Forms
8594
Asset Acquisition Statement
Used by the buyer and seller of assets used in a trade or business involving goodwill or a going concern value.
IT-IRC 1060, Temp. Regs. sec. 1.1060-1T
IRS Tax Forms
8606
Nondeductible IRA Contributions, IRA Basis, and
Nontaxable IRA Distributions
Used by individuals to report the amount of IRA contributions they choose to be nondeductible and to figure their basis in their IRA(s) at the end of the calendar year and the nontaxable part of any distributions they received.
Used by housing credit agencies to allocate a low-income housing credit dollar amount. Also, used by low-income housing building owners to make elections and certify certain necessary information.
IT-IRC sec. 42
IRS Tax Forms
8610
Annual Low-Income Housing Credit Agencies Report
Used by housing credit agencies to transmit Forms 8609 and to report the dollar amount of housing credit allocations issued during the calendar year.
IT-IRC sec. 42
IRS Tax Forms
8611
Recapture of Low-Income Housing Credit
Used by taxpayers to recapture low-income housing credit taken in a prior year because there is a decrease in the qualified basis of a residential low-income housing building from one year to the next.
IT-IRC sec. 42(j)
IRS Tax Forms
8612
Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Real
Estate Investment Trusts
Used by real estate investment trusts to report the excise tax on undistributed income. EX-IRC sec. 4981
IRS Tax Forms
8613
Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of
Regulated Investment Companies
Used by regulated investment companies to report the excise tax on undistributed income.
EX-IRC sec. 4982
IRS Tax Forms
8615
Computation of Tax for Children Under Age 14 Who Have
Investment Income of More Than $1,000
Used to see if any of a child's investment income in excess of $1,000 is taxed at his or her parent's rate and, if so, to figure the child's tax.
IRS Tax Forms
8621
Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment
Company or Qualified Electing Fund
Used by U.S. persons who own an interest in a foreign investment company to report elections, terminations of elections, and amounts to be included in gross income.
IT-IRC secs. 1291, 1293, and 1294
IRS Tax Forms
8645
Soil and Water Conservation Plan Certification
Used by taxpayers to certify that the plan under which they are claiming conservation expenses is an approved plan.
IT-IRC sec. 175(c)(3)
IRS Tax Forms
8656
Alternative Minimum Tax-Fiduciaries
Used by a fiduciary of an estate or trust to compute the alternative minimum taxable income, distributable net alternative minimum taxable income, and to report any alternative minimum tax due.
IT-IRC secs. 55 - 59; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8689
Allocation of Individual Income Tax to the Virgin Islands
Used as an attachment to Form 1040 filed by an individual who reports adjusted gross income from Virgin Islands sources.
IT-IRC sec. 932
IRS Tax Forms
8693
Low-Income Housing Credit Disposition Bond
Used to post a bond to avoid recapture of the low-income housing credit under section 42(j)(6). IT-IRC secs. 42 and 42(j)(6)
IRS Tax Forms
8697
Interest Computation Under the Look-Back Method for
Completed Long-Term Contracts
Used by taxpayers to figure the interest due or to be refunded under the look-back method of section 460(b)3-on certain long-term contracts entered into after February 28, 1986, that are accounted for under either the percentage of completion-capitalized cost method or the percentage of completion method.
IT-IRC secs. 460(a) and 460(b)(2)(B); Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8703
Annual Certification by Operator of a Residential Rental
Project
Used by operators of residential rental projects to provide annual information the IRS will use to determine whether the projects continue to meet the requirements of section 142(d). Operators indicate on the form the specific test the bond issuer elected for the project period and also indicate the percentage of low-income units in the residential rental project.
IT-IRC secs. 142
IRS Tax Forms
8709
Exemption From Withholding on Investment Income of
Foreign Governments
Used by foreign governments or international organizations to claim exemption from withholding under sections 1441 and 1442 on items of income qualifying for tax exemption under section 892.
IT-IRC secs. 892
IRS Tax Forms
8716
Election To Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax
Used by partnerships, S corporations, and personal service corporations to elect to have a tax year other than a required tax year.
IT-IRC sec. 444
IRS Tax Forms
Sch. H (Form 8716)
Section 280H Limitations for a Personal Service
Corporation (PSC)
Used by personal service corporations to determine their compliance with the distribution requirements of Section 280H.
IRC secs. 280H and 444
IRS Tax Forms
8717
User Fee for Employee Plan Determination Letter
Request
Used by applicants for Employee Plan determination letters to transmit the appropriate user fee. Rev. Proc. 89-4, 1983-3 I.R.B. 18
IRS Tax Forms
8718
User Fee for Exempt Organization Determination Letter
Request
Used by applicants for Exempt Organization determination letters to transmit the appropriate user fee.
Rev. Proc. 89-4. 1989-3 I.R.B. 18
IRS Tax Forms
8736
Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File
Returns for a Partnership, a REMIC, or for Certain Trusts
Used to apply for an automatic three-month extension of time to file Form 1041 (trust), Form 1041S, or Form 1065.
IT-IRC sec. 6081; Regs. secs. 1.6081-2T and 1.6081-3T
IRS Tax Forms
8743
Information on Fuel Inventories and Sales
Used by refiners and importers to report information on fuel inventories and sales. The form is filed as an attachment to Form 720.
EX-IRC secs. 4041, 4081, and 4091
IRS Tax Forms
8800
Application for Additional Extension of Time to File
Return for a U.S. Partnership, REMIC, or for Certain
Trusts
Used to apply for an additional extension of up to three months of time to file Form 1041 (trust), Forms 1041S, or Form 1065. A separate Form 8800 must be filed for each return.
IT-IRC sec. 6081; Regs. secs. 1.6081-2T and 1.6081-3T
IRS Tax Forms
8801
Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax
Used by taxpayers to figure the minimum tax credit allowed for tax year.
IT-IRC sec. 53; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8802
Annual Summary of Capital Construction Fund Activity
Used by taxpayers who maintain a capital construction fund under section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, to report deposits to and withdrawals from the fund and to report the balances of the memorandum accounts required by Internal Revenue Code section 7518(d).
IT-IRC sec. 7518; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8803
Limit on Alternative Minimum Tax For Children Under
Age 14
Used by children under age 14 to see if the alternative minimum tax figured on Form 6251 can be reduced.
IT-IRC sec. 59(j)
IRS Tax Forms
8804
Annual Return for Partnership Withholding Tax (Section
1446)
Used to report the total liability under section 1446 for the partnership's tax year. Form 8804 is also a transmittal form for Form 8805.
IT-IRC sec. 1446; Rev. Proc. 89-31; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8805
Foreign Partner's Information Statement of Section 1446
Withholding Tax
Used to show the amount of effectively connected taxable income and the tax payments allocable to the foreign partner for the partnership's tax year.
IT-IRC sec. 1446; Rev. Proc. 89-31; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8807
Computation of Certain Manufacturers and Retailers
Excise Taxes
Used by manufacturers, producers, and importers to figure the tax on the sale of fishing equipment, bows and arrows, pistols and revolvers, firearms, and shells and cartridges. And, used by retailers to figure the excise tax on the sale of truck, trailer, and semitrailer chassis and bodies, and tractors.
EX-IRC secs. 4161, 4181, and 4051
IRS Tax Forms
8809
Request for Extension of Time To File Information
Returns
Used to request an extension of time to file Forms W-2, W-2G, W-2P, 1098, 1099, or 5498.
PA-IRC sec. 6081; Regs. sec. 1.6081-1
IRS Tax Forms
8810
Corporate Passive Activity Loss and Credit Limitations
Used by closely held C corporations and personal service corporations that have passive activity losses and/or credits. IT-IRC sec. 469; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8811
Information Return for Real Estate Mortgage Investment
Conduits (REMICs) and Issuers of Collateralized Debt
Obligations
Used by REMICs and issuers of Collateralized Debt Obligations to report entity information needed to compile Publication 938, Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) Reporting Information.
Used to make payment to the Internal Revenue Service of withholding tax under section 1446. Each payment of section 1446 taxes made during the partnership's tax year must be accompanied by Form 8813.
IT-IRC sec. 1446; Rev. Proc. 89-31; Separate instructions
IRS Tax Forms
8814
Parent's Election to Report Child's Interest and Dividends
Used by parents who elect to report the interest and dividends of their child under age 14 on their own tax return. The form is used to figure the amount of the child's income to report on the parent's return and the amount of additional tax that must be added to the parent's tax.
IT-IRC 1(i)(7)
IRS Tax Forms
8816
Special Loss Discount Account and Special Estimated
Tax Payments for Insurance Companies
Used by insurance companies that elect to take an additional deduction under section 847.
IT-IRC sec. 847
IRS Tax Forms
8817
Allocation of Patronage and Nonpatronage Income and
Dividends
Used by taxable farmers cooperatives to show income and deductions by patronage and nonpatronage sources.
IRS Tax Forms
TD F 90-22.1
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
Used by individuals, trusts, partnerships or corporations having a financial interest in, or signature authority or other authority over, bank, securities, or other financial accounts in a foreign country, when the accounts were more than $10,000 in aggregate value at any time during the calendar year.
P.L.91-508; Treasury Regs. 31CFR103)
IRS Tax Forms
Free Tax Publications
The Internal Revenue Service publishes many free publications to help you "make your taxes less taxing." The publications listed in this section give general information about taxes for individuals, small businesses, farming, fishing, and recent tax law changes. (Forms and schedules related to the subject matter of each publication are indicated after each listing.) You may want to order one of these publications, and then, if you need more detailed information on any subject, order the specific publication about it.
IRS Forms and Publications Distribution
Taxpayer Services
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2422
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-3676
Tax forms and publications can be obtained by calling the toll-free number. To send for forms through the mail, write to the state IRS address listed below. Two copies of each form and one copy of each set of instructions will be sent.
Alabama
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Alaska
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Arizona
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Arkansas
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
California
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Colorado
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Connecticut
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Delaware
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
District of Columbia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Florida
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Georgia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Hawaii
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Idaho
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Illinois
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Indiana
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Kansas
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Kentucky
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Louisiana
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Maine
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Maryland
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Massachusetts
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Michigan
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Minnesota
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Mississippi
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Missouri
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Montana
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Nebraska
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Nevada
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
New Hampshire
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
New Jersey
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
New Mexico
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
New York
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
North Carolina
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
North Dakota
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Oklahoma
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Oregon
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Puerto Rico
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Rhode Island
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
South Carolina
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
South Dakota
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Tennessee
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Texas
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Vermont
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Virgin Islands
V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue
Lockharts Garden No. 1A
Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Virginia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Washington
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
West Virginia
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261-5074
Wisconsin
P.O. Box 8903
Bloomington, IL 61703
Wyoming
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Foreign Addresses
Forms Distribution Center
P.O. Box 85074
Richmond, VA 23261
Forms Distribution Center
Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001
Taxpayers with mailing addresses in foreign countries should send requests or the order blank to whichever address is closer. Send letter requests for other forms and publications to: Forms Distribution Center, P.O. Box 85074, Richmond, VA 23261.
ond, VA 23261.
Free Tax Publications
Free IRS Publications and Forms
The forms and schedules related to the subject matter of each publication are indicated after each listing.
1 Your Rights as a Taxpayer
To ensure that you always receive fair treatment in tax matters, you should know what your rights are. This publication clarifies your rights at each step in the tax process.
ols,u
Free Tax Publications
1S Derechos del Contribuyente (Your Rights as a
Taxpayer)
Spanish version of Publication 1.
Free Tax Publications
2 The ABC's of Income Tax
This publication gives the basic tax rules that can help you prepare your individual tax return. It explains who must file a return, which tax form to use, when the return is due, and other general information. It will help you decide which filing status you qualify for, whether you can claim any dependents, and whether the income you are receiving is taxable. The publication goes on to explain the kinds of expenses you may be able to deduct and the various kinds of credits you may be able to take to reduce your tax.
Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A, B, D, E, R, SE, Forms W-2. 2106. 2119, 2441, and 3903.
Free Tax Publications
3 Tax Information for Military Personnel
This publication gives information about the special tax situations of active members of the Armed Forces. It includes information on items that are includible in and excludable from gross income, alien status, dependency exemptions, sale of residence, itemized deductions, tax liability, and filing returns.
Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR, 1040X, 1310, 2106, 2688, 2848, 3903, 3903F, 4868 and W-2.
Free Tax Publications
4 Student's Guide to Federal Income Tax
This publication explains the federal tax laws that apply to high school and college students. It describes the student's responsibilities to file and pay taxes, how to file, and how to get help.
Forms 1040EZ, W-2 and W-4.
Free Tax Publications
17 Your Federal Income Tax
This publication can help you prepare your individual tax return. It takes you through the individual tax return and explains the tax laws that cover salaries and wages, interest and dividends, rental income, gains and losses, adjustments to income (such as alimony, and IRA contributions), and itemized deductions.
Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A, B, D, E, R, SE, Forms W-2, 2106, 2119, 2441, 3903.
Free Tax Publications
225 Farmer's Tax Guide
This publication explains the federal tax laws that apply to farming. It gives examples of typical farming situations and discusses the kinds of farm income you must report and the different deductions you can take. Schedules A, D, F, SE (Form 1040), and Forms 1040, 4136, 4255, 4562, 4684, 4797, 6251.
Free Tax Publications
334 Tax Guide for Small Business
This book explains some federal tax laws that apply to businesses. It describes the four major forms of business organizations: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and S corporation: and explains the tax responsibilities of each.
Schedule C (Form 1040), Schedule K-1 (Form 1065 and 1120S), Forms 1065, 1120, 1120-A, 1120S, 4562.
Free Tax Publications
595 Tax Guide for Commercial Fishermen
This publication will familiarize you with the federal tax laws as they apply to the fishing industry. It is intended for sole proprietors who use Schedule C (Form 1040) to report profit or loss from fishing. This guide does not cover corporations or partnerships.
Schedule C (Form 1040), Forms 1099-MISC, 4562, 4797.
Free Tax Publications
15 Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide
Every employer automatically receives this publication on its revision and every person who applies for an employer identification number receives a copy.
Forms 940, 941, and 941E.
Free Tax Publications
51 Circular A, Agricultural Employer's Tax Guide
Form 943.
Free Tax Publications
54 Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens
Abroad
This publication discusses the tax situations of U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work abroad. In particular, it explains the rules for excluding income and excluding or deducting certain housing costs. Answers are provided to questions that taxpayers abroad most often ask.
Forms 2555, 1116, and 1040, Schedule SE (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
80 Circular SS, Federal Tax Guide for Employers in
the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Forms 940, 941SS, and 943.
Free Tax Publications
179 Circular PR, Guia Contributiva Federal Para
Patronos Puertorriquenos (Federal Tax Guide for
Employers in Puerto Rico)
Forms W-3PR, 940PR, 941PR, 942PR, and 943PR.
Free Tax Publications
349 Federal Highway Use Tax on Heavy Vehicles
This publication explains which trucks, truck-tractors, and buses are subject to the federal use tax on heavy highway motor vehicles, which is one source of funds for the national highway construction program. The tax is due from the person in whose name the vehicle is either registered or required to be registered. The publication tells how to figure and pay the tax due. Form 2290.
Free Tax Publications
378 Fuel Tax Credits and Refunds
This publication explains the credit or refund allowed for the federal excise taxes paid on certain fuels, and the income tax credit available when alcohol is used as a fuel. Forms 843, 4136 and 6478.
Free Tax Publications
448 Federal Estate and Gift Taxes
This publication explains federal estate and gift taxes.
Forms 706 and 709.
Free Tax Publications
463 Travel, Entertainment, and Gift Expenses
This publication explains what expenses you may deduct for business-related travel, meals, entertainment, and gifts and it discusses the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for these expenses. The publication also summarizes the deduction and substantiation rules for employees, self-employed persons (including independent contractors), and employers (including corporations and partnerships). Form 2106.
Free Tax Publications
501 Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing
Information
This publication provides answers to some basic tax questions: who must file; what filing status to choose; how many exemptions to claim; and how to figure the amount of the standard deduction. It also covers rules for foster care providers. Form 2120 and 8332.
Free Tax Publications
502 Medical and Dental Expenses
This publication tells you how to figure your deduction for medical and dental expenses. You may take this deduction only if you itemize your deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040).
Schedule A (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
503 Child and Dependent Care Expenses
This publication explains the credit you may be able to take if you pay someone to care for your dependent who is under 13, your disabled dependent, or your disabled spouse. For purposes of the credit, "disabled" refers to a person physically or mentally unable to care for himself or herself.
Schedule 1 (Form 1040A), and Form 2441.
Free Tax Publications
504 Tax Information for Divorced or Separated
Individuals
This publication explains tax rules of interest to divorced or separated individuals. It covers filing status, dependency exemptions, and the treatment of alimony and property settlements.
Free Tax Publications
505 Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
This publication explains the two methods of paying tax under our pay-as-you-go system. They are (1) Withholding. Your employer will withhold income tax from your pay. Tax is also withheld from certain other types of income. You can have more or less withheld, depending on your circumstances. (2) Estimated tax. If you do not pay your tax through withholding, or do not pay enough tax that way, you might have to pay estimated tax.
Forms W-4, W-4P, W-4S, 1040-ES, 2210, and 2210F.
Free Tax Publications
508 Educational Expenses
This publication explains what work-related educational expenses qualify for deduction, how to report your expenses and any reimbursement you receive, and which forms and schedules to use.
Form 2106 and Schedule A (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
509 Tax Calendars for 1993
Free Tax Publications
510 Excise Taxes for 1993
This publication covers in detail the various federal excise taxes reported on Form 720. These include the following groupings: environmental taxes; facilities and service taxes on communication and air transportation; fuel taxes; manufacturers taxes; vaccines; and heavy trucks, trailers and tractors. In addition, it briefly describes other excise taxes and tells which forms to use in reporting and paying the taxes. Forms 720, 8743, and 8807.
Free Tax Publications
513 Tax Information for Visitors to the United States
This publication briefly reviews the general requirements of U.S. income tax laws for foreign visitors. You may have to file a U.S. income tax return during your visit. Most visitors who come to the United States are not allowed to work in this country. Please check with the Immigration and Naturalization Service before you take a job.
Forms 1040C, 1040NR, 2063, and 1040-ES (NR).
Free Tax Publications
514 Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals
This publication may help you if you paid foreign income tax. You may be able to take a foreign tax credit or deduction to avoid the burden of double taxation. The publication explains which foreign taxes qualify and how to figure your credit or deduction. Form 1116.
Free Tax Publications
515 Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and
Foreign Corporations
This publication provides information for withholding agents who are required to withhold and report tax on payments to nonresident aliens and foreign corporations. Included are three tables listing U.S. tax treaties and some of the treaty provisions that provide for reduction of or exemption from withholding for certain types of income.
Forms 1042 and 1042S, 1001, 4224, 8233, 1078, 8288, 8288-B, 8804, 8805, 8288-A and W-8, 8813, and 8709.
Free Tax Publications
516 Tax Information for U.S. Government Civilian
Employees Stationed Abroad
This publication covers the tax treatment of allowances, reimbursements, and business expenses that U.S. government employees, including foreign service employees, are likely to receive or incur.
Free Tax Publications
517 Social Security for Members of the Clergy and
Religious Workers
This publication discusses social security coverage and the self-employment tax for the clergy. It also tells you how, as a member of the clergy (minister, member of a religious order, or Christian Science practitioner), you may apply for an exemption from the self-employment tax that would otherwise be due for the services you perform in the exercise of your ministry. Net earnings from self-employment are explained and sample forms are shown.
Form 2106, Form 1040, Schedule SE (Form 1040), and Schedule C (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
519 U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
This comprehensive publication gives guidelines on how to determine your U.S. tax status and figure your U.S. tax.
Forms 1040, 1040C, 1040NR, 2063, and Schedule A (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
520 Scholarships and Fellowships
This publication explains the tax laws that apply to U.S. citizens and resident aliens who study, teach or conduct research in the United States or abroad under scholarships and fellowship grants.
Free Tax Publications
521 Moving Expenses
This publication explains how, if you changed job locations last year or started a new job, you may be able to deduct your moving expenses. You may qualify for a deduction whether you are self-employed or an employee. The expenses must be connected with starting work at your new job location. You must meet a distance test and a time test. You also may be able to deduct expenses of moving to the United States if you retire while living and working overseas or if you are a survivor or dependent of a person who died while living and working overseas. Forms 3903, 3903F, 4782.
Free Tax Publications
523 Tax Information on Selling Your Home
This publication explains how you report gain from selling your home, how you may postpone the tax on part or all of the gain, and how you may exclude part or all of the gain from your gross income if you are 55 or older. Form 2119.
Free Tax Publications
524 Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
This publication explains how to figure the credit for the elderly or the disabled. You may be able to claim this credit if you are 65 or older, or if you are retired on disability and were permanently and totally disabled when you retired. Figure the credit on Schedule R (Form 1040), Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. To take the credit you must file a Form 1040.
Schedule R (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
525 Taxable and Nontaxable Income
This publication discusses wages, salaries, fringe benefits, and other compensation received for services as an employee. In addition, it discusses items of miscellaneous taxable income as well as items that are exempt from tax.
Free Tax Publications
526 Charitable Contributions
If you make a charitable contribution or gift to, or for the use of, a qualified organization, you may be able to claim a deduction on your tax return. This publication explains how the deduction is claimed, and the limits that apply.
Schedule A (Form 1040), Form 2106.
Free Tax Publications
527 Residential Rental Property
This publication defines rental income, discusses rental expenses, and explains how to report them on your return. It also discusses casualty losses on rental property, passive activity limits, at-risk rules pertaining to rental property, and the sale of rental property.
Schedule E (Form 1040), and Forms 4562 and 4797.
Free Tax Publications
529 Miscellaneous Deductions
This publication discusses expenses you generally may take as miscellaneous deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040), such as unreimbursed employee expenses and expenses of producing income. It does not discuss other itemized deductions, such as the ones for charitable contributions, moving expenses, interest, taxes, or medical and dental expenses.
Schedule A (Form 1040), Form 2106.
Free Tax Publications
530 Tax Information for Homeowners (Including
Owners of Condominiums and Cooperative Apartments)
This publication gives information about home ownership and federal taxes. It explains how to determine basis, how to treat settlement and closing costs, and how to treat repairs and improvements you make. The publication discusses itemized deductions for mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and casualty and theft losses. It also explains the mortgage interest credit.
Free Tax Publications
531 Reporting Income From Tips
This publication gives advice about keeping track of cash and charge tips and explains that all tips received are subject to federal income tax. The publication also explains the rules about the information that employers must report to the Internal Revenue Service about their employees' tip income.
Forms 4070 and 4070A.
Free Tax Publications
533 Self-Employment Tax
This publication explains the self-employment tax, which is a social security tax for people who work for themselves. It is similar to the social security tax withheld from the pay of wage earners. Schedule SE (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
534 Depreciation
This publication discusses the various methods of depreciation, including the modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS). Form 4562.
Free Tax Publications
535 Business Expenses
This publication discusses business expenses such as: fringe benefits; rent; interest; taxes; insurance; and employee benefit plans. It also outlines the choice to capitalize certain business expenses; discusses amortization and depletion; covers some business expenses that may be deductible in some circumstances and not deductible in others; and points out some expenses that are not deductible.
Free Tax Publications
536 Net Operating Losses
Free Tax Publications
537 Installment Sales
This publication discusses sales arrangements that provide for part or all of the selling price to be paid in a later year. These arrangements are "installment sales." If you finance the buyer's purchase of your property, instead of having the buyer get a loan or mortgage from a bank, you probably have an installment sale. Form 6252.
Free Tax Publications
538 Accounting Periods and Methods
This publication explains which accounting periods and methods can be used for figuring federal taxes, and how to apply for approval to change from one period or method to another. Most individual taxpayers use the calendar year for their accounting period and the cash method of accounting. Forms 1128 and 3115.
Free Tax Publications
541 Tax Information on Partnerships
Forms 1065 and Schedules D, K, and K-1 (Form 1065).
Free Tax Publications
542 Tax Information on Corporations
Forms 1120 and 1120-A
Free Tax Publications
544 Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets
This publication explains how to figure gain and loss on various transactions, such as trading or selling an asset used in a trade or business, and it explains the tax results of different types of gains and losses. Not all transactions result in taxable gains or deductible losses, and not all gains are taxed the same way.
Schedule D (Form 1040) and Form 4797.
Free Tax Publications
545 Interest Expense
This publication explains what items may and may not be deducted as interest. (Interest is an amount paid for the use of borrowed money.) This publication also explains how much interest you may deduct and how to figure this amount. Where you deduct interest expense depends on why you borrowed the money.
Schedule A (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
547 Nonbusiness Disasters, Casualties, and Thefts
This publication explains when you can deduct a disaster, casualty, or theft loss. Casualties are events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fire, floods, vandalism, loss of deposits in a bankrupt or insolvent financial institution, and car accidents. The publication also explains how to treat the reimbursement you receive from insurance or other sources. Form 4684.
Free Tax Publications
550 Investment Income and Expenses
This publication explains which types of investment income are and are not taxable, when the income is taxed, and how to report it on your tax return. The publication discusses the treatment of tax shelters and investment-related expenses. The publication also explains how to figure your gain and loss when you sell or trade your investment property.
Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV, Schedules B and D (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
551 Basis of Assets
This publication explains how to determine the basis of property. The basis of property you buy is usually its cost. If you received property in some other way, such as by gift or inheritance, you normally must use a basis other than cost.
Free Tax Publications
552 Recordkeeping for Individuals
This publication can help you decide what records to keep and how long to keep them for tax purposes. These records will help you prepare your income tax returns so that you will pay only your correct tax. If you keep a record of your expenses during the year, you may find that you can reduce your taxes by itemizing your deductions. Deductible expenses include medical and dental bills, interest, contributions, and taxes.
Free Tax Publications
553 Highlights of 1992 Tax Changes
This publication discusses the more important changes in the tax rules brought about by recent legislation, rulings, and administrative decisions. It does not discuss all new tax rules or detail all changes. It highlights the important recent changes that taxpayers should know about when filing their 1989 tax forms and when planning for 1990.
Free Tax Publications
554 Tax Information for Older Americans
This publication gives tax information of special interest to older Americans. An example takes you through completing a tax return and explains such items as the sale of a home, the credit for the elderly or the disabled, the supplemental Medicare premium, and pension and annuity income. The publication includes filled-in forms and schedules that show how these and other items are reported.
Schedules B, D, and R (Form 1040), and Forms 1040 and 2119.
Free Tax Publications
555 Community Property and the Federal Income Tax
This publication may help married taxpayers who are domiciled in one of the following community property states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington or Wisconsin. If you wish to file a separate tax return, you should understand how community property laws affect the way you figure your tax before completing your federal income tax return.
Free Tax Publications
556 Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and
Claims for Refund
This publication may be helpful if your return is examined by the Internal Revenue Service. It explains that returns are normally examined to verify the correctness of reported income, exemptions, or deductions, and it describes what appeal rights you have if you disagree with the results of the examination.
This publication also explains the procedures for the examination of items of partnership income, deduction, gain, loss, and credit. Information is given on how to file a claim for refund, the time for filing a claim for refund, and any limit on the amount of refund. Forms 1040X and 1120X
Free Tax Publications
556S Revision de las Declaraciones de Impuesto,
Derecho de Apelacion y Reclamaciones de Reembolsos
(Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for
Refund)
(Spanish version of Publication 556) Forms 1040X and 1120X
Free Tax Publications
557 Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization
This publication discusses how organizations become recognized as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. (These include organizations described in Code section 501(c).) The publication explains how to get a ruling or determination letter recognizing the exemption, and it gives other information that applies generally to all exempt organizations.
Forms 990, 990PF, 1023, and 1024.
Free Tax Publications
559 Tax Information for Survivors, Executors, and
Administrators
This publication can help you report and pay the proper federal income and estate taxes if you are responsible for settling a decedent's estate. The publication also answers many questions that a spouse or other survivor faces when a person dies. Form 1040, Form 1041, Form 706, and Form 4810.
Free Tax Publications
560 Self-Employed Retirement Plans
This publication discusses retirement plans for self-employed persons and certain partners in partnerships. These retirement plans are sometimes called Keogh plans or HR-10 plans.
Free Tax Publications
561 Determining the Value of Donated Property
This publication can help donors and appraisers determine the value of property (other than cash) that is given to qualified organizations. It explains what kind of information you need to support a charitable deduction you claim on your return. Form 8283.
Free Tax Publications
564 Mutual Fund Distributions
This publication discusses the federal income tax treatment of distributions paid or allocated to you as an individual shareholder of a mutual fund. A comprehensive example shows distributions made by a mutual fund and an illustration of Form 1040.
Forms 1040, Schedule B (Form 1040), and Form 1099-DIV.
Free Tax Publications
570 Tax Guide for Individuals in U.S. Possessions
This publication is for individuals with income from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Forms 4563, 5074, and 8689.
Free Tax Publications
571 Tax-Sheltered Annuity Programs for Employees
of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations
This publication explains the rules concerning employers qualified to buy tax-sheltered annuities, eligible employees who may participate in the program, and the amounts that may be excluded from income. Form 5330.
Free Tax Publications
575 Pension and Annuity Income (Including
Simplified General Rule)
This publication explains how to report pension and annuity income on your federal income tax return. It also explains the special tax treatment for lump-sum distributions from pension, stock bonus, or profit-sharing plans.
Forms 1040, 1099-R and 4972.
Free Tax Publications
578 Tax Information for Private Foundations and
Foundation Managers
This publication covers tax matters of interest to private foundations and their managers, including the tax classification of the foundations, filing requirements, the tax on net investment income, and various excise taxes on transactions that violate the foundation rules. Form 990-F
Free Tax Publications
579S Como Preparar la Declaracion de Impuesto
Federal (How to Prepare the Federal Income Tax Return)
Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ.
Free Tax Publications
583 Taxpayers Starting a Business
This publication shows sample records that a small business can use if it operates as a sole proprietorship. Records like these will help you prepare complete and accurate tax returns and make sure you pay only the tax you owe. This publication also discusses the taxpayer identification number businesses must use, information returns businesses may have to file, and the kinds of business taxes businesses may have to pay.
Schedule C (Form 1040), and Form 4562.
Free Tax Publications
584 Nonbusiness Disaster, Casualty, and Theft Loss
Workbook
This workbook can help you to figure your loss from a disaster, casualty or theft. It will help you most if you list your possessions before any losses occur. The workbook has schedules to help you figure the loss on your home and its contents. There is also a schedule to help you figure the loss on your car, truck, or motorcycle.
Free Tax Publications
586A The Collection Process (Income Tax Accounts)
This publication explains your rights and duties as a taxpayer who owes tax. It also explains the legal obligation of the Internal Revenue Service to collect overdue taxes, and the way we fulfill this obligation. It is not intended to be a precise and technical analysis of the law in this area.
Free Tax Publications
586S Proceso de cobro (Deudas del impuesto sobre
ingreso)
(Spanish version of Publication 586A)
Free Tax Publications
587 Business Use of Your Home
This publication can help you decide if you qualify to deduct certain expenses for using part of your home in your business. You must meet specific tests and your deduction is limited. Deductions for the business use of a home computer are also discussed. Schedule C (Form 1040), and Form 4562.
Free Tax Publications
589 Tax Information on S Corporations
This publication discusses the way corporations are taxed under subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. In general, an "S" corporation does not pay tax on its income. Instead, it passes through its income and expenses to its shareholders, who then report them on their own tax returns.
Forms 1120S and Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S)
Free Tax Publications
590 Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
This publication explains the rules for and the tax benefits of having an individual retirement arrangement (IRA). An IRA is a savings plan that lets you set aside money for your retirement. Generally, your contributions to an IRA are tax deductible in part or in full and the earnings in your IRA are not taxed until they are distributed to you. Forms 1040, 5329 and 8606.
Free Tax Publications
593 Tax Highlights for U.S. Citizens and Residents
Going Abroad
This publication briefly reviews various U.S. tax provisions that apply to U.S. citizens or resident aliens who live or work abroad and expect to receive income from foreign sources.
Free Tax Publications
594 The Collection Process (Employment Tax
Accounts)
This booklet explains your rights and duties as a taxpayer who owes employer's quarterly federal taxes. It also explains how we fulfill the legal obligation of the Internal Revenue Service to collect these taxes. It is not intended as a precise and technical analysis of the law.
Free Tax Publications
594S Proceso de cobro (Deudas del impuesto por razon del empleo)
(Spanish version of Publication 594.)
Free Tax Publications
596 Earned Income Credit
This publication discusses who may receive the earned income credit, and how to figure and claim the credit. It also discusses how to receive advance payments of the earned income credit. Forms W-5, 1040, and 1040A.
Free Tax Publications
597 Information on the United States-Canada Income
Tax Treaty
This publication reproduces the entire text of the U.S.-Canada income tax treaty, and also gives an explanation of provisions that often apply to U.S. citizens or residents who have Canadian source income. There is also a discussion that deals with certain tax problems that may be encountered by Canadian residents who temporarily work in the United States.
Free Tax Publications
598 Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt
Organizations
This publication explains the unrelated business income tax provisions that apply to most tax-exempt organizations. An organization that regularly operates a trade or business that is not substantially related to its exempt purpose may be taxed on the income from this business. Generally, a tax-exempt organization with gross income of $1,000 or more from an unrelated trade or business must file a return. Form 990-T.
Free Tax Publications
686 Certification for Reduced Tax Rates in Tax Treaty
Countries
This publication explains how U.S. citizens, residents, and domestic corporations may certify to a foreign treaty country that they are entitled to treaty benefits.
Free Tax Publications
721 Tax Guide to U.S. Civil Service Retirement
Benefits
This publication explains how the federal income tax rules apply to the benefits that retired federal employees or their survivors receive under the U.S. Civil Service Retirement System or Federal Employees Retirement System. There is also information on estate taxes. Form 1040.
Free Tax Publications
850 English-Spanish Glossary of Words and Phrases
Used in Publications Issued by the Internal Revenue
Service
Free Tax Publications
901 U.S. Tax Treaties
This publication includes information about the reduced tax rates and exemptions from U.S. taxes provided under U.S. tax treaties with other countries. This publication is intended for residents of those countries who receive income from U.S. sources. Information for foreign workers and students is emphasized.
Form 1040NR
Free Tax Publications
904 Interrelated Computations for Estate and Gift
Taxes
Forms 706 and 709.
Free Tax Publications
907 Tax Information for Handicapped and Disabled
Individuals
This publication explains tax rules of interest to handicapped and disabled people and to taxpayers with disabled dependents. For example, you may be able to take a tax credit for certain disability payments, you may be able to deduct medical expenses, and you may be able to take a credit for expenses of care for disabled dependents.
Schedule A (Form 1040), Schedule R (1040), and Form 2441.
Free Tax Publications
908 Bankruptcy and Other Debt Cancellation
This publication explains the income tax aspects of bankruptcy and discharge of debt for individuals and small businesses. Forms 982, 1040, 1041, 1120.
Free Tax Publications
909 Alternative Minimum Tax for Individuals
This publication discusses the alternative minimum tax, which applies to individuals. Forms 6251, 8801, and 8803.
Free Tax Publications
911 Tax Information for Direct Sellers
This publication may help you if you are a "direct seller," a person who sells consumer products to others on a person-to-person basis. Many direct sellers sell door-to-door, at sales parties, or by appointment in someone's home. Information on figuring your income from direct sales as well as the kinds of expenses you may be entitled to deduct is also provided.
Schedules C and SE (Form 1040).
Free Tax Publications
915 Social Security Benefits and Equivalent Railroad
Retirement Benefits
This publication explains when you have to include part of your social security or equivalent railroad retirement benefits in income on Form 1040. It also explains how to figure the amount to include.
Forms SSA-1099 and RRB-1099, Social Security Benefits Worksheet, Notice 703, Forms SSA-1042S and RRB-1042S.
Free Tax Publications
917 Business Use of a Car
This publication explains the expenses that you may deduct for the business use of your car. Car expenses that are deductible do not include the cost of commuting expenses (driving from your home to your workplace). The publication also discusses the taxability of the use of a car provided by an employer and rules on leasing a car for business.
Form 2106
Free Tax Publications
919 Is My Withholding Correct for 1991?
To help employees check their withholding, this publication has worksheets that will help them estimate both their 1990 tax and their total 1990 withholding. The employees can then compare the two amounts. The publication tells employees what to do if too much or too little tax is being withheld.
Form W-4.
Free Tax Publications
924 Reporting of Real Estate Transactions to IRS
This publication informs sellers of certain real estate about the information they must provide to the real estate reporting person in order that the reporting person can complete the Form 1099-S that must be filed with the IRS.
Free Tax Publications
925 Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules
This publication covers the rules that limit passive activity losses and credits and the at-risk limits. Form 8582.
Free Tax Publications
926 Employment Taxes for Household Employers
This publication shows how a household employer reports federal income tax withholding, social security (FICA), and unemployment taxes (FUTA). You may be a household employer if you have a babysitter, maid, or other employee who works in your house. The publication also shows what records you must keep.
Forms W-2, W-3, 940, 940EZ, and 942.
Free Tax Publications
929 Tax Rules for Children and Dependents
This publication describes the tax law affecting certain children and dependents. No personal exemption is allowed to a taxpayer who can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer. The standard deduction for dependents may be limited. Minor children may have to pay tax at their parent's tax rate.
Form 8615, Form 8814, and Form 8803.
Free Tax Publications
936 Limits on Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
This publication covers the rules governing the deduction of home mortgage interest if your acquisition cost exceeds $1 million ($500,000 if you are married filing separately) or your home equity debt exceeds $100,000 ($50,000 if you are married filing separately). Worksheets are provided to determine what interest expenses qualify as home mortgage interest.
Free Tax Publications
937 Business Reporting
The first part of this publication explains your responsibilities, if you have employees, to withhold federal income taxes and social security taxes (FICA) from their wages, and to pay social security taxes and federal unemployment taxes (FUTA). It also discusses the rules for advance payment of the earned income credit, and for reporting and allocating tips.
The second part provides general information about the rules for reporting payments to nonemployees and transactions with other persons. It also provides information on taxpayer identification numbers, backup withholding, and penalties relating to information returns.
Forms W-2, W-2G, W-4, 940, 941, 1098, 1099 series, 4789, 5498, 8300, and 8308.
Free Tax Publications
938 Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
(REMICS) Reporting Information (And Other
Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs))
This new publication discusses reporting requirements for issuers of real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICS) and collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). This publication also contains a directory of REMICS and CDOs to assist brokers and middlemen in fulfilling reporting requirements.
Free Tax Publications
939 Pension General Rule (Nonsimplified Method)
This publication covers the nonsimplified General Rule for the taxation of pensions or annuities, which must be used if the Simplified General Rule is not applicable or is not chosen. For example, the nonsimplified method must be used for payments under commercial annuities. The publication also contains the necessary actuarial tables for this method.
Free Tax Publications
945 Tax Information for Those Affected by Operation
Desert Shield
This publication covers many issues, such as available tax relief measures for suspending examinations or collection of back taxes, extending due dates for filing an income tax return, meeting the requirements for the foreign earned income exclusion, and seeking other tax assistance. This publication applies to newly activated reservists, as well as all other active duty U.S. military personnel and their families, citizens who had been detained by Iraq, and citizens who had to leave the Middle East because of the adverse conditions.
Free Tax Publications
946 How to Begin Depreciating your Property
Publication for people who are depreciating property for the first time.
Free Tax Publications
953 International Tax information for Businesses
Covers topics of interest to U.S. citizens and resident aliens with foreign investments and nonresident aliens who want to invest in U.S. businesses.
Free Tax Publications
1004 Identification Numbers Under ERISA
Free Tax Publications
1045 Information for Tax Practitioners
Free Tax Publications
1212 List of Original Discount Instruments
This publication explains the tax treatment of original issue discount (OID). It describes how (1) Brokers and other middlemen, who may hold the debt instruments as nominees for the owners, should report OID to IRS and to the owners on Forms 1099-OID or 1099-INT, and (2) Owners of OID debt instruments should report OID on their income tax returns. The publication gives rules for figuring the discount amount to report each year, if required. It also gives tables showing OID amounts for certain publicly-traded OID debt instruments, including short-term U.S. Government securities.
Schedule B (Form 1040) and Forms 1099-OID and 1099-INT.
Free Tax Publications
1244 Employee's Daily Record of Tips (Form 4070-A)
and Employee's Report of Tips to Employer (Form 4070)
This publication explains how you must report tips if you are an employee who receives tips. Copies of the monthly tip report you must give your employer are included, as well as a daily list you can use for your own records.
Forms 4070 and 4070-A.
Free Tax Publications
1544 Reporting Cash Payments of Over $10,000
(Received in a Trade or Business)
This new publication was developed to assist the government in the war against drugs. It contains information for filing Form 8300 and includes an example with a filled-in Form 8300.
Free Tax Publications
State Tax Assistance
These state taxpayer service departments are the basic starting place for free assistance and guidance pertaining to your state taxes.
Alabama
Taxpayer Assistance
Alabama Income Tax Division
P.O. Box 327465
Montgomery, AL 36132-7465 (205) 242-1000
Alaska
(No individual income tax; corporation tax only)
Alaska Department of Revenue
Income and Excise Audit Division
Attn: Corporations Unit
P.O. Box SA
Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 465-2370
Arizona
Personal Income Tax
Arizona Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 29002
Phoenix, AZ 85038
Corporation Tax
Arizona Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 29079
Phoenix, AZ 85038
Information and fewer than 6 forms (602) 255-3381
6 or more forms (602) 542-4260
Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Finance Administration
Attn: Income Tax
P.O. Box 3628
Little Rock, AR 72203
General Information (501) 682-7250
Refund Information (501) 682-7280
Forms (501) 682-7255
California
Personal
Franchise Tax Board
P.O. Box 942840
Sacramento, CA 942857-0000 (800) 852-5711
Corporate
Franchise Tax Board
P.O. Box 942857
Sacramento, CA 94257-0500 (916) 369-0500
Colorado
Taxpayer Services
Department of Revenue
1375 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80261
Personal (303) 534-1209
Corporate (303) 534-1209
Connecticut
Department of Revenue Services
92 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Information and Forms (800) 321-7829
Information (203) 566-8520
Forms (203) 297-5773
Delaware
Delaware Division of Revenue
820 North French Street (800) 292-7826
Wilmington, DE 19899 (302) 577-3300
Florida
Florida Taxpayer Assistance (800) 872-9909
P.O. Box 5139 (904) 488-6800
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5139
Bulk form orders (904) 488-8422
Georgia
Income Tax Division
P.O. Box 38007
Atlanta, GA 30334
Personal (404) 656-4293
Corporate (404) 656-4165
Hawaii
Taxpayer Services Branch
Hawaii State Tax Collector
P.O. Box 259
Honolulu, HI 96809-02559 (808) 548-4242
Information (800) 222-3229
Forms (800) 222-7572
Idaho
Idaho Department of Revenue and Taxation
P.O. Box 36
Boise, ID 83722 (208) 334-7787
Illinois
Illinois Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 19015
Springfield, IL 62794-9015 (217) 785-6760
Information all year, Forms July - December (800) 732-8866
Forms January - June (800) 624-2459
Indiana
Indiana Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Services Division
Room 104-B, 100 North Senate Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-2240
Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
Hoover State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Information and forms (515) 218-3114
Bulk form orders (515) 281-5370
Kansas
Kansas Department of Revenue
Box 12001
Topeka, KS 66612-2001
Personal (913) 296-0222
Business (913) 296-1711
Kentucky
Kentucky Revenue Cabinet
Frankfort, KY 40618
Information (502) 564-4580
Forms (502) 564-3658
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation
P.O. Box 201
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Information (504) 925-4611
Forms (504) 925-7532
Refund information (504) 925-4611
Maine
State of Maine
Department of Taxation
Station 24
Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 626-8475
Information (800) 452-1983
Forms (800) 338-5811
Maryland
Comptroller of the Treasury
Income Tax Information
301 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 974-3951
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02204
Attention: Correspondence Unit (617) 727-4392
Michigan
Department of Treasury
430 West Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48922
Information (800) 877-MICH
Information (517) 373-2910
Information (517) 373-3386
Forms (800) FORM-2-ME
Forms (517) 373-6598
Forms (517) 335-1144
Minnesota
Minnesota Taxpayer Assistance
10 River Park Plaza
St. Paul, MN 55146
Personal (800) 652-9094
Personal (612) 296-3781
Corporate (800) 657-3777
Corporate (612) 296-6181
Mississippi
Mississippi State Tax Commission
P.O. Box 1033
Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 359-1141
Missouri
Taxpayer Assistance
Missouri Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 2200
Jefferson City, MO 65105-2200
Information (314) 751-3503
Forms (314) 751-4695
Montana
Montana Department of Revenue
Income Tax Division
P.O. Box 5803
Helena, MT 59604
Personal (406) 444-2837
Corporate (406) 444-3388
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Assistance
P.O. Box 94818
Lincoln, NE 68509
Personal Income Tax information, in season (800) 422-4618
Personal Information, all year (402) 471-5729
Corporate Information, all year (800) 742-7474
Nevada
No Income Tax (702) 687-4820
New Hampshire
No Income Tax (603) 271-2191
New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Taxation
50 Barrack Street
CN 269 (800) 323-4400
Trenton, NJ 08646 (609) 292-6400
New Mexico
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue
P.O. Box 630
Santa Fe, NM 87509-0630 (505) 827-0909
New York
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Taxpayer Assistance Bureau
W. A. Harriman Campus
Albany, NY 12227
General Information (800) 225-5829
Refund Information (800) 443-3200
Forms (800) 462-8100
All (518) 438-6777
North Carolina
Information:
North Carolina Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 25000
Raleigh, NC 27640
Refund Information:
North Carolina Department of Revenue
P.O. Box R
Raleigh, NC 27634
Information (800) 222-9965
Forms (800) 451-1404
All (919) 733-3450
North Dakota
Office of State Tax Commissioner
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 (701) 224-3017
Taxpayer Services
Ohio Department of Taxation
P.O. Box 2476 (800) 282-1782
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0076 (614) 846-6712
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tax Commission
2501 Lincoln Boulevard (800) 522-8165
Oklahoma City, OK 73194 (405) 521-4321
Oregon
Oregon Department of Revenue
Tax Help Section
955 Center Street, NE
Salem, OR 97310 (503) 378-4988
Pennsylvania
Personal:
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Services
Department 280101
Harrisburg, PA 17128-0101 (717) 986-4621
Corporate:
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Business Trust Fund Taxes
Department 280904
Harrisburg, PA 17128-0904 (717) 787-2416
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
1 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Information (401) 277-2905
Forms (401) 277-3934
South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214
Information (803) 737-4709
Forms (803) 737-5084
South Dakota
No Income Tax (605) 773-3311
Tennessee
Tennessee Taxpayer Services
504 Andrew Jackson Building
Nashville, TN 37242
Information (615) 741-3581
Forms (615) 741-2481
Texas
No Income Tax (512) 463-4600
Utah State Tax Commission
160 East 3rd South
Salt Lake City, UT 84134 (801) 530-4848
Vermont
Personal:
Vermont Department of Taxes
Pavillion Office Building
Montpelier, VT 05602 (802) 828-2515
Corporate:
Vermont Department of Taxes
P.O. Box 547
Montpelier, VT 05602 (802) 828-2865
Virginia
Virginia Department of Taxation
P.O. Box 6L
Richmond, VA 23282
* Place attention notation to what it concerns
Personal (804) 367-8031
Corporate (804) 367-8038
Forms (804) 367-8055
Washington
No Income Tax (800) 233-6349
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 3784 (800) 642-9016
Charleston, WV 25337-3784 (304) 344-2068
Wisconsin
Taxpayer Services
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 8906
Madison, WI 53708
Personal, information and forms (608) 266-2486
Corporate, information and forms (608) 266-2772
Bulk form orders (608) 267-2025
Wyoming
No Income Tax (307) 777-7961
(307) 777-7961
State Tax Assistance
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Unlike any other chapter in this book, this chapter contains one information clearinghouse after another. Some of these national resource centers provide telephone help on many concerns, for example, the Family Life Information Exchange and Project Share. Other offices, like the Diabetic Information Clearinghouse, have a more concentrated focus. The Public Health Service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the primary arm of the federal government which disseminates information about promoting health and preventing disease. It sponsors the National Health Information Center which is accessible by a toll-free number. The Center will answer questions, send out medical journal abstracts, fact sheets and other materials, and refer callers to more specialized clearinghouses, government offices, city and county health departments, national associations, health advocacy groups, private organizations and foundations that focus on your health concern. Other government agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration also serve both as watchdogs and information providers on the safety of pharmaceuticals, drinking water, hazardous wastes, and food inspection.
Suppose your doctor has recommended a CAT scan or you've just gotten worrisome lab test results. Your first step is to start calling the National Health Information Center which can refer you to numerous organizations and one of the National Institutes of Health specializing in this type of health problem. Do you have an appointment with a surgeon in a few weeks and want to be prepared to discuss the pros and cons of the operation? Look through this section for published resources, databases, medical libraries, and information clearinghouses that will give you powerful research tools. But, don't stop there. Consider contacting those universities and research centers identified in both the Medical Research Section as well as the Careers and Workplace Chapter, specifically the section titled Research Grants in Any Field, to learn about new experimental medical procedures, tests, and treatments. And, don't forget the hundreds of medical specialists whose phone numbers are listed in the Experts Chapter.
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* Access to All Medical and Scientific Studies
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6095
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the world's largest research library in a single scientific and professional field. The collection today stands at 4 million books, journals, technical reports, manuscripts, microfilms, and pictorial materials. The Library may be used by health professionals and health science students, and books and journals may also be requested on interlibrary loan (fee for loan transactions). The Library's computer-based Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System (MEDLARS) has bibliographic access to NLM's vast store of biomedical information. All of the MEDLARS databases are available through NLM's online network of more than 20,000 institutions and individuals. NLM charges a user fee for access to the system. The Regional Medical Library Program is intended to provide health science practitioners, investigators, and educators convenient access to health care and biomedical information resources. The Regional Libraries provide reference service, referral service, and online access to MEDLARS.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Adolescent Health
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This Clearinghouse has an extensive list of free publications concerned with adolescent health. Some of the titles include: Adolescent Fathers: Directory of Services (programs available state by state), Adolescent Health: Catalog of Products (journal articles, videotapes, curricula materials and patient education materials which focus on adolescent health), Adolescent Substance Abuse, and Promoting the Health of Adolescents: Proceedings from the 1990 Adolescent Health Coordinators Conference.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* AIDS National Information Clearinghouse
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003 (301) 762-5111
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 458-5231 (bulk orders)
A Centers for Disease Control service, this clearinghouse has publications, posters, and videos dealing with AIDS which are free of charge. The publications include a fact sheet, guidelines for the prevention of the spread of AIDS in schools and the workplace, and the Surgeon General's report on AIDS. They have two online databases; one dealing with organization, and the other lists unpublished educational materials (no journals).
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Alcohol and Drug Information Center
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
This clearinghouse makes referrals to local AA chapters and other self-help organizations as well as national associations as well as providing callers with materials about preventing or curing substance abuse.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Almanac to National Institutes of Health
Division of Public Information
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 2B03
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4143
Published annually, the NIH Almanac presents pertinent facts about the National Institutes of Health. All the various institutes are listed, including information about their respective research and staffs. Historical data about NIH, as well as tables describing appropriations, staff and facilities, are also included. Information regarding lectures, Nobel Laureates, and the field units can also be found in this free sourcebook. Free database searches, publications and videos are available.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* America's Health Advisor: Surgeon General
Surgeon General
200 Independence Ave., SW
Room 716-G
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-6467
The Surgeon General provides leadership and direction for the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. He serves as principal federal health advisor to the nation on public health matters and serves as the focal point for dialogue with professional societies, representing PHS at national and international meetings. The Surgeon General releases many reports such as Smoking and Health and Healthy People, and issues warnings to the public on health hazards. The Surgeon General also reviews plans for transportation, open testing, and disposal of lethal chemicals and biological agents.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Arthritis Clearinghouse
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Box AMS
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 495-4484
This clearinghouse responds to requests for information on arthritis, and musculoskeletal and skin diseases from health professionals and the general public. AMS uses the online database CHID (Combined Health Information Database) from which they can reference health information. Their bulletin, MEMO, published on an as-needed basis, contains current topics of interest. They can provide you with many brochures, reports, and other publications, along with a free publications listing.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Asthma Clearinghouse
National Asthma Education Program
4733 Bethesda Ave.
Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The Asthma Clearinghouse is a new clearinghouse, providing publications, reports, resources, and referrals to experts in the field of asthma. One report, the Executive Summary: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, explains the diagnosis, therapy, and other considerations for those that suffer from asthma. They can answer your questions or can direct you to those that can. Contact the Clearinghouse for more information. Other free publications include:
General Public
Check Your Asthma "I.Q." - true-or-false quiz.
Facts About Asthma - presents basic information on asthma.
Professionals
*Air Power - basics of asthma management in four 1-hour sessions for children
ages 9-13 and their parents ($10).
*Air Wise - one-on-one sessions for hard to manage children ($16).
*Living With Asthma - contains eight sessions for children ages 8-13 and their
parents ($40).
*Open Airways - seven sessions for inner-city children ages 4-12 and their parents
and is designed for low-income, low-education families ($25).
*Available from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Biotechnology Information Center
National Agriculture Library Building
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-6875
This Information Center covers genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques, tissue culture of plant and animal systems, single cell protein, immobilized enzymes, embryo transplants, and much more. They have access to a database, bibliographies, and other publications. Contact this Center for more information.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Blood Resource
National Blood Resource Education Program
4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
This Program was established to ensure an adequate supply of safe blood and blood components to meet the Nation's needs and to ensure that blood and blood components are transfused only when therapeutically appropriate. This Program helps health professional understand the risks and benefits of blood transfusions, and ensures that patients receive appropriate information regarding transfusions. They also work to increase awareness that donating blood is a safe process. Contact this office for more information regarding blood donations and transfusions. Free publications include:
General Public
Check Your Blood "I.Q." - true-false quiz designed to educate public about blood
donation and transfusion.
Your Operation- Your Blood - describes autologous transfusion options.
Professionals
Transfusion Alert: Indications for the Use of Red Blood Cells, Platelets, and Fresh
Frozen Plasma - summarizes the indications for the use of these blood
components.
Transfusion Alert: Use of Autologous Blood - discusses preoperative autologous
blood donation, perioperative blood salvage, and acute normovolemic
hemodilution.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Cancer Hotline
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute (800) 4-CANCER
Building 31, Room 10A18 (800) 638-6070 Alaska
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 524-1234 Hawaii
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 427-8656 Maryland
The Cancer Information Service assists cancer patients, families, and medical personnel on all aspects of cancer. They have information on treatment, rehab, and detection, as well as on financial assistance. Through their databases (see Automated Information Systems-Cancer), they have access to current research and physician referrals. Pamphlets, reports, and assistance in locating community resources is also available.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Cancer Information Regional Offices
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A2A (800) 4-CANCER
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 524-1234 in Oahu, HI
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 638-6070 in AK
The National Cancer Institute has set up offices across the U.S. through which they route the Cancer Information Service calls for those particular areas. These offices offer the same services as the Cancer Information Service (see above). Contact this office for a list of offices and more information.
Cheap Health Publications
R. Woods
Consumer Information Center-2A
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, CO 81002
The Consumer Information Center has many free or inexpensive publications dealing with a variety of health topics from various Federal Agencies. A new Consumer Information Catalog comes out each quarter. Write for your free copy. The following publications are available:
Contact Lenses: The Better the Care the Safer the Wear (539Y)
The Controversial Pap Test (540Y)
Facing Forward: A Guide for Cancer Survivors (541Y)
FDA Consumer - 10 issues (252Y-$1200)
Good News For Blacks About Cancer (542Y)
Smart Advice for Women 40 and Over: Have a Mammogram (543Y)
Who Donates Better Blood for You Than You? (544Y)
Why Do You Smoke? (545Y)
Why Women Don't Get Mammogram (And Why They Should) (546Y)
Antihistamines: How to Take Your Medicine (547Y)
Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Disease...Especially AIDS (548Y)
Estrogens - How To Take Your Medicine (549Y)
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (550Y)
Acne: Taming that Age-Old Adolescent Affliction (551Y)
AIDS (552Y)
Allergies (553Y)
Breast Lumps: Questions and Answers (554Y)
Chew Or Snuff is Real Bad Stuff (555Y)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (422Y)
Contact Dermatitis: Solutions to Rash Mysteries (556Y)
Dizziness (116Y, $1)
Getting a Second Opinion (557Y)
Headaches (117Y, $2)
The Menopause Time of Life (118Y, $1)
More Than Snuffles: Childhood Asthma (558Y)
So You Have High Blood Cholesterol (119Y. $1)
Toxic Shock Syndrome (559Y)
Ulcers: Screaming or Silent, Watch Them with Care (560Y)
Useful Information on Alzheimer's Disease (561Y)
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Child Health and Development
Office of Research Reporting
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Building 31, Room 2A-32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
This Institute disseminates information on fetal, maternal and child development, as well as materials on reproductive biology, contraception, mental retardation, and a host of other related fields. Some of the publications include:
Facts About Childhood Hyperactivity
Facts About Down Syndrome
Facts About Dyslexia
Facts About Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome
Facts About Endometriosis
Facts About Oral Contraceptives
Facts About Precocious Puberty
Facts About Premature birth
Facts About Vasectomy Safety
Pregnancy Basics
Understanding Gestational Diabetes
Cesarean Childbirth
Learning Disabilities: A Report to the U.S. Congress
Centers of Excellence: The Mental Retardation Centers
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Child, Spouse, and Elder Abuse Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (703) 385-7565
This clearinghouse has information on spouse and elder abuse including brochures, audiovisual materials, and an in-house database from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence. The publications they have available include:
Calendar of Conferences on Child Protection and Family Violence Issues ($1)
Child Abuse Prevention, Adoption, and Family Services Act of 1988
Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Audiovisual Catalog ($20)
Family Violence Public Awareness Materials for Adults and Children ($3)
Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Thesaurus ($25)
Classic Literature in Family Violence: Annotated Bibliography ($1)
Databases Containing Family Violence Information: Annotated Bibliography
($1)
State Legislative Solutions to the Problem of Family Violence: Annotated
Bibliography ($1.80)
Family Violence: An Overview
Organizations Concerned with Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Issues
($5.50)
Family Violence Research Instruments With Bibliography ($1.50)
Bibliographies
Abuse of the Elderly ($7)
Adult Protective Services ($1)
Battered Woman Syndrome ($1)
Causes and Definitions ($2.50)
Characteristics of Abusers ($4.50)
Characteristics of Victims ($3)
Child Witnesses of Family Violence ($2)
Conjugal Homicide ($1)
Crisis Intervention ($1)
Curricula/Training Materials ($4.50)
Effects of Family Violence ($5)
Family Violence and the Clergy ($1)
Family Violence Prevention ($3)
Family Violence Research ($7.50)
Government Policy and Legislation ($2.50)
Intervention with Children From Violent Homes ($2.50)
Legal Issues in Family Violence ($7.50)
Marital Rape and Sexual Assault ($1.50)
Medical Aspects of Family Violence ($2.50)
Multidisciplinary Approaches ($1)
Police Procedures for Domestic Calls ($5)
Resources for Assisting Ethnic Populations ($2)
Shelter Programs for Victims ($1.50)
Statistical Studies in Family Violence ($3)
Substance Abuse and Family Violence ($2)
Therapeutic Alternatives for Victims ($3)
Therapy for Batterers ($3)
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Communicative and Learning Disabilities
Office of Deafness and Communicative Disorders
Rehabilitation Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education
330 C St., SW, Room 3033 (202) 732-1401
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 732-1298 TDD
This office promotes improved and expanded rehabilitation services for deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, and language disordered individuals. As the liaison to national organizations and agencies concerned with deafness and communicative disorders, this office provides the following services: 1) they develop policies and standards for state rehabilitation agencies' work with these clients; 2) they review services to these clients by the agencies; 3) they provide technical assistance to Rehabilitation Services Administration staff; and 4) they provide information on the State-Federal rehabilitation program for communicatively impaired persons to public and private agencies, consumers and the general public.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Consumer Affairs Center
Director of Information
Office of Consumer Affairs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 634-4140
This bureau coordinates new consumer programs, promotes improved consumer education, and serves as the catalyst for new laws and regulations protecting the interests of American health care consumers. It publishes a useful catalog titled Consumer's Resource Handbook which is available free from the Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Dept. 635H, Pueblo, CO 81009. This office can refer you to the appropriate office or agency for answers to your questions.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Deafness Clearinghouse
National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders Clearinghouse
NIDCD Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 37777 (301) 496-7243
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 402-0252 (TDD)
The NIDCD has established a national clearinghouse of information and resources on the normal and disordered mechanisms of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. The Clearinghouse collects information on these seven research areas and disseminates it to health professional, patients, industry, and the public. They have access to the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), and have an extensive list of publications, including fact sheets, bibliographies, information packets, catalogs, and directories of information sources. They also publish an biannual newsletter. One of their newest directories is a directory of associations and organizations with an interest in deafness and other communication disorders. Contact the clearinghouse for more information.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Dental Research
National Institute of Dental Research
National Institutes of Health
Bldg. 31, Room 2C35
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4261
NIDR conducts research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral and dental diseases and conditions. They can answer questions regarding current research, and have publications, posters, and reports on a variety of dental topics. Some of the publications cover canker sores, fluoride treatment, periodontal disease, and tooth decay.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Box NDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-2162
NDIC responds to requests for information about diabetes and its complications and distributes information appropriate to health professionals, people with diabetes and their families, and the general public. They have many publications and bibliographies, as well as Diabetes Dateline, a free quarterly current awareness newsletter that features news about diabetes research, upcoming meetings and events, and new publications. NDIC uses the online database CHID (Combined Health Information Database) from which they can reference health information. Contact this office for a free listing of their publications or further information.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
NDDIC responds to requests for information about digestive diseases and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public. They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin. NDDIC uses the online database CHID (Combined Health Information Database) from which they can access health information and organizations. Contact this office for a free listing of publications.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Disease Information
Centers for Disease Control
Information Resources Management Office
Mail Stop C-15
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 332-4555
The CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have developed a Voice Information System that allows anyone using a touchtone phone, to obtain prerecorded information on particular health issue. The materials include information about certain diseases or health areas, symptoms and prevention methods, immunization requirements, current statistics, recent disease outbreak, and available printed materials. Currently information is available on AIDS, Chronic fatigue syndrome, cytomegalovirus, encephalitis, enteric diseases, Epstein-Barr, hepatitis, Lyme disease, malaria, rabies, Vaccine-preventable disease, and yellow fever. The most complex system is for international travelers' health. The system can also transfer the caller to a public health professional for additional information. The system is available 24 hours a day, although the health professionals are available Monday-Friday 8-4:30.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Eye and Vision Clearinghouse
National Eye Institute
National Institute of Health
Building 31, Room 6A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5248
NEI conducts, fosters and supports basic and applied research, including clinical trials, related to the cause, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system. Several brochures and reports are available for the general public and health professionals on a wide variety of related topics.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Family Information Center
Family Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library Building, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5204
This center offers expertise and materials beyond home economics with a focus on family adjustment to change and the management of stress, family and individual adjustment to midlife, and the aging process.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Food Additives, RX and Medical Devices Consumer Info
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The FDA distributes many brochures and publications which cover a variety of topics, such as cosmetics, drugs, and foods. This office will gladly send you publications on topics that interest you. The FDA Consumer, which contains the latest developments at FDA, can be ordered for $12 per year from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* General Medical Sciences
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4A52
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
NIGMS has five main program areas. Four of them - Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease, Genetics, Pharmacological Sciences, and Biophysics, and Physiological Sciences - fund grants for research projects and research training. The fifth program, Minority Access to Research Careers aims to increase the number and capabilities of minority individuals engaged in biomedical research and teaching by funding research training at colleges and universities with substantial minority enrollments as well as fellowships for faculty and students from such institutions. The Institute has no laboratories on the NIH campus. They publish an annual report which describes the research they have funded, and can refer you to the researcher in charge of a particular project.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health and Science Journals: Computerized Databases
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6095
MEDLARS is the computerized system of databases at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The databases may be accessed by more than 20,000 universities, medical schools, commercial and non-profit organizations, and private individuals. MEDLARS contains 11,500,000 references to journal articles and books in the health sciences published after 1965. Some of the databases are:
MEDLINE: 700,000 references to biomedical journal articles published in the current and two preceding years.
CATLINE: 630,000 references to books and serials cataloged at NLM.
SERLINE: Bibliographic and preservation information for 70,000 serials titles.
AVLINE: Citations to 17,000 audiovisual teaching packages covering subject areas in the health sciences.
AIDSLINE: Bibliographic file of published literature on AIDS, focusing on the clinical and research aspects of the disease.
HISTLINE: 83,000 citations to monographs, journal articles, symposia, congresses, and similar composite publications as published annually in the Bibliography of the History of Medicine.
TOXLINE: Bibliographic references covering pharmacological, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and toxicological effects of drugs and other chemicals.
CHEMLINE: An online chemical dictionary with over 790,000 records.
HEALTH: Contains 400,000 references to literature on health planning, organization, financing, management, and manpower.
CANCERLIT: 580,000 references dealing with various aspects of cancer.
CLINPROT: Contains summaries of clinical investigations of new anti-cancer agents and treatment modalities.
PDQ: Provides state-of-the-art cancer treatment and referral information.
DIRLINE: A directory of organizations providing information in specific subject areas.
SIDILINE: Contains current month's input to MEDLINE.
BIOETHICSLINE: Contains citations to documents which discuss ethical and related public policy questions arising in health care or biomedical research.
POPLINE: Provides bibliographic citations to literature on population and family planning.
DOCUSER: Contains descriptive information about libraries and other organizations which use NLM's interlibrary loan services.
NAME AUTHORITY FILE: List of 300,000 personal names, corporate names, and decisions on how monographic series are classed.
MeSH VOCABULARY FILE: Information on 15,000 medical subject headings and 50,000 chemical substances used for indexing and retrieving references.
TOXNET: Provides information on potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous chemicals.
HSDB: Contains toxicological information strengthened with additional data related to the environment, emergency situations, and regulatory issues.
CCRIS: Contains evaluated data and information derived from both short- and long-term bioassays on 1200 chemical substances.
RTECS: Contains basic acute and chronic toxicity data on more than 92,000 potentially toxic chemicals.
The National Library of Medicine has developed GRATEFUL MED which is software program that allows you to track down information in the NLM databases via a personal computer. GRATEFUL MED is available for both IBM and Macintosh computers for only $29.95. For more information about GRATEFUL MED call (800) 638-8480.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Assessments of Hazardous Substances
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-0600
The Division of Health Assessment and Consultation conducts health assessments, which are written evaluations of the public health impact of hazardous substances that have been released into the environment in a specific geographic area. The general public can request that a health assessment be conducted. This Division also sponsors Citizens' Roundtables, designed to provide communities with the opportunity to express their needs and concerns. This Division also develops, implements and evaluates simulated emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Care Delivery
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7-05
Rockville, MD 29857 (301) 443-2320
The Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance helps assure that health care services are provided to medically underserved populations and to persons with special health care needs. The Bureau serves as a national focus for the development of primary health care delivery capacity, and for placement of health care professionals in Health Professional Shortage Areas to promote sustained sources of health services. Support for primary health care is provided primarily through Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Service for Special Populations, Services for Residents of Public Housing and the national Health Service Corps. For more information on these programs contact the office listed above.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Data and Indexes
Clearinghouse on Health Indexes
Division of Analysis
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East-West Highway, Room 2-27
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-7035
This clearinghouse maintains a database which purports to reflect the health status of an individual or defined group. This data are designed to help planners, researchers, and administrators develop and improve health programs and strategies.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Education on Toxic Substances
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-0730
The Division of Health Education provides health professionals with appropriate educational materials on the health effects and medical surveillance of persons exposed to hazardous substances. Target audiences include medical associations, academic medical centers, medical schools, and schools of public health. A series of self-instructional documents called Case Studies in Environmental Medicine are published by this Division. Contact this office for more information.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Healthfinder Series:
Child Health to Long-term Care
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (in Maryland)
Healthfinder is a series of publications, each on a specific health topic. Each issue includes some general information, a list of publications available, and resources relevant to the topic. Health topics include Family Care, Women's Health, and Long-term Care.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Hotlines
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
Building 38A, Room 3N305
Bethesda, MD 20894
Health Hotlines is a compilation of organizations with toll-free telephone numbers. Most are listed in DIRLINE, NLM's Directory of Information Resources OnLINE. DIRLINE is an online database containing information on approximately 15,000 organizations. These organizations will provide information services directly to requestors. This free 50 page book lists organizations alphabetically, and by health topic.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Profession Videotapes
Division of Disadvantaged Assistance
Bureau of Health Professions
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 8-20
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3843
The Bureau of Health Professions has produced fourteen videos appropriate for recruitment of minorities and disadvantaged students into the health professions. The minority focus includes Blacks, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Hispanics, and covers a wide variety of medical professions. Contact the Bureau for more information regarding these free videos.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Resource Guide
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Information Center
4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The free NHLBI Kit '90, designed for use by program planners, includes information, resources, and ideas on high blood cholesterol, cigarette smoking, asthma, and blood resources. It can be used to support patient or public education programs, Manual A contains several elements to help the professional with program development and implementation, including examples of creative community programs, data and graphics, and a comprehensive listing of print and audiovisual materials, Manual B, Information for consumers, contains reproducible materials that can be easily duplicated on a copying machine.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Services Publications Catalog
Office of Public Affairs
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1443
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2086
The Health Resources and Services Administration offers a free catalog, Current Publications, which lists all the publications films, and videos produced by HRSA's three bureaus: Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development and Bureau of Health Professions. Also available is HRSA: A Profile, describing HRSA Bureaus, projects, issues, and initiatives.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Health Studies of Toxic Substances
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 630-0550
The Division of Health Studies conducts health studies which evaluate the heath effects of human exposure to hazardous substances. This Division maintains the National Exposure Registry is comprised of chemical-specific subregistries designed to aid in assessing the long-term health consequences of low-level, long-term exposures to hazardous chemicals identifies at Superfund sites. A National Disease Registry is in the works.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Healthy People
ODPH National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167
Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives ($4) is a report which sets national goals for the decade to increase the span of healthy life for Americans, reduce health disparities, and achieve access to preventive services for all Americans. Goals are supported by 300 specific health objectives, in 22 priority areas, to be achieved by the year 2000.
Healthy Older People: The Report of the National Health Promotion Program ($2) provides a comprehensive look at what was learned from the first national public education effort aimed at reaching older adults with health promotion information. It examines how educational messages and programs on multiple risk factors were tailored for this age group, and how coalitions of health and aging groups were formed to disseminated these messages.
Healthy Children 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives Related to Mothers, Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Youth ($4) is a compilation of the Health People 2000 objectives related to maternal and child health.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Healthy Start
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1443
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2086
The Healthy Start Program is a Presidential initiative to reduce infant mortality through additional support for comprehensive service delivery in 15 high-risk communities, with the goal of reducing infant mortality by 50% over five years. The Public Affairs Office has put together an information packet, which includes some background information and a listing of grantees (including a breakdown of features and contact people).
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Heart, Lung, and Blood Disease Clearinghouse
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Building 31, Room 4A-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
The Institute oversees the scientific investigation, prevention, and control of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases. The program emphasizes education concerning these diseases through a more rapid transfer of information into the mainstream of clinical medicine and personal health practices. Many publications are available for professionals and the general public on a wide variety of topics.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Home Health Care and Hospice Resources
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
In its series called "Healthfinder", the center publishes a 6-page bulletin titled Family Care which lists organizations, self-help and support groups, as well as books about home care for the chronically or terminally ill or the disabled child or aging parent. Suggested resources for preparing for death such as living wills and organ or tissue donation are included in this "Healthfinder."
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Injury Information Clearinghouse
National Injury Information Clearinghouse
Consumer Product Safety Commission
5401 Westbard Avenue, Room 625
Washington, DC 20207 (301) 504-0424
This clearinghouse gathers, investigates, analyzes, and disseminates injury data relating to the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. Use this information center to tap into the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) which selected hospital emergency rooms contribute case reports on product-related injuries.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Laser Surgery Referral Network
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in DC
This center can provide you with names of organizations and agencies involved with laser surgery, which can then refer you to experts in the field.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Lead Poisoning Prevention
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
The Clearinghouse has four free publications concerned with lead poisoning, ranging from historical information to current resources. The titles include: Childhood Lead Poisoning: Current Perspectives, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention - A Resource Guide, Historical Perspective on Health Effects of Lead, and Manual for the Identification and Abatement of Environmental Lead Hazards.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Medical Films and Videos
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6095
The National Library of Medicine's audiovisual collection consists of approximately 18,00 titles in a variety of formats including videocassettes, audiocassettes, 16mm films, filmstrips and slides, and some 1,200 motion pictures of historical interest. Most audiovisuals are in core biomedical subjects and are in English. The audiovisual titles in the NLM collection are available online through AVLINE, and in printed catalogue form in the NLM Audiovisuals Catalog. AVLINE is one of a number of databases on NLM's MEDLARS computer system. MEDLARS is accessed by universities, medical schools, hospitals, government agencies, and private individuals. NLM's Audiovisual Catalogue is produced quarterly with an annual cumulation issued in lieu of a fourth quarterly. This is available by contacting: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402/(202) 783-3238. Audiovisuals may be borrowed through the interlibrary loan service by requesting items through your local libraries. Libraries should send requests to local sources, and send requests to NLM only for those titles not held in their regions. Contact NLM for more information regarding their audiovisual services.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Medicine for the Layman
Office of Clinical Center Communications
National Institutes of Health
Building 10, Room 1C255
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
The Clinical Center has developed a Medicine for the Layman series which is designed to provide information to facilitate intelligent decisions, and includes free booklets and videotapes on a variety of topics. The booklets and videos include:
Booklets
Allergic Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Behavior Patterns and Health
Brain in Aging and Dementia
Cancer Treatment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes in Adults
Drugs and the Brain
Epilepsy
Genetics of Cancer
Herpes
Multiple Sclerosis
Obesity and Energy Metabolism
Osteoporosis
Radiation Risks and Radiation Therapy
Risks of Heart Disease
Sickle Cell Anemia
Stroke Update
Videos
Allergic Diseases
Arthritis Today
Bronchial Asthma
Cancer and the Environment
Cancer: What Is It?
Control and Therapy of Genetic Diseases
Coping with Aging Parents
Coping with the Changing Seasons
Diet and Cancer Prevention
Hearing Impairment: The Invisible Handicap
Lyme Disease
Parkinson's Disease: Natural and Drug-Induced Causes
Periodontal Disease
Phobias and Panic Disorder
Relief of Chronic Pain
Sleep and Its' Disorders
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
Understanding Seizure Disorders
Your Problem Feet: Care and Management
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Mental Health Clearinghouse
National Institute of Mental Health
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513
NIMH conducts research on mental disorders and mental health services, distributes information, conducts demonstration programs for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the mentally ill. Research focuses on the biological, psychological, epidemiological, and social science aspects of mental health and illness. NIMH collaborates with other organizations to promote effective mental health programs and provides technical assistance.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Mental Retardation
President's Committee on Mental Retardation
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0634
More than six million Americans of all ages experience mental retardation. The President's Committee on Mental Retardation was established to focus on a single area of national concern- mental retardation. Some of the areas covered include full citizenship, prevention, family and community services, and public awareness. The Committee also conducts public forums and publishes numerous documents in the field.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Minorities and Blacks Health Coordinator
Office of Minority Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW, Room 118F
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-0020
This office monitors community-based projects designed to reduce over 60,000 excess deaths each year among minority Americans and develops recommendations for health strategies and research on risk factors affecting these populations.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Minority Health Care
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167
Minority Health Care is part of the free Healthfinder series, and is designed as a resource list of materials that can be used in support of the health education process. Providing information about the symptoms of diseases, the link between lifestyle and diseases, and the importance of early detection and treatment is a necessary component of any health communication program. The Healthfinder includes materials aimed specifically at minority audiences, with some in other languages. They cover the six minority health areas and AIDS.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Minority Health Clearinghouse
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 444-6472
The OMH mission is to improve the health status of Asians, Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Major activities include the dissemination of accurate and timely information regarding health care issues and status through conferences and workshops, awarding of grants for innovative community health strategies developed by minority coalitions, and research on risk factors affecting minority health. The Resource Center has information on minority health-related data and information resources available at the Federal, State, and local levels and provides assistance and information to people interested in minority health and minority health programs. A strategy guide was developed on methods of achieving the minority health goals. They have prepared "Closing the Gap," a series of fact sheets on the priority areas that describe the extent to which specific minority groups are affected, detail avenues for prevention, and offer resources for additional information. They have a database of minority health-related publications, organizations and programs that concentrate on minority health. The Resource Persons Network consists of more than 2200 physicians, nurses, social workers, and health educators who provide expert technical assistance to minority community-based organizations, voluntary groups, and individuals needing assistance. Publications available include:
Program/Project Description
Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health
Violence and Homicide in Hispanic Communities: Conference Proceedings
Grants Fact Sheets
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* National Health Information Center
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (301) 565-4167 in MD
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 336-4797
This center should be the initial phone call because it can direct you to more specialized clearinghouses as well as health organizations and foundations. The National Health Information Center, through its resource files and database (DIRLINE), responds to questions regarding health concerns and can send publications, bibliographies, and other material. A library focusing on health topics is open to the public, and the Center also produces many different directories, and resource guides, which are available for a minimal cost. A publications catalog is free of charge. Two of the publications include a list of Selected Federal Health Information Clearinghouses and Information Centers and Toll-free Numbers for Health Information.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Native Americans Health Services
Indian Health Service
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 6-35
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3593
The goal of the Indian Health Service is to raise the health level of American Indians and Alaskan Natives to the highest possible level. IHS accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive health services delivery system, which includes hospital and ambulatory medical care, preventive and rehabilitative services, and community environmental health programs, among them the construction of water and sanitation facilities for more than one million American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The program offers maximum opportunity for tribal involvement in developing these and other programs to meet their health needs. IHS operates 43 hospitals, 71 health centers, and more than 100 smaller health stations and satellite clinics. Indian tribes may contract with IHS to operate their own health care facilities and programs.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Neighborhood Medical Libraries throughout the U.S.
Greater Northeastern Regional Medical Library Program, The New York Academy of Medicine, 2 East 103rd Street New York, NY 10029; (212) 876-8763. States served: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Puerto Rico.
Southeastern Regional Medical Library Service, University of Maryland Health Sciences Library, 111 South Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201; (301) 328-2855 or (800) 638-6093. States served: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, and Virgin Islands.
Greater Midwest Regional Medical Library Network, University of Chicago, Library of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 7509, Chicago, IL 60680; (312) 996-2464. States served: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Midcontinental Regional Medical Library Program, University of Nebraska, Medical Center Library, 42nd and Dewey Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105; (402) 559-4326 or (800) MED-RML4. States served: Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming.
South Central Regional Medical Library Program, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235; (214) 688-2085. States served: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Pacific Northwest Regional Health Sciences Library Service, Health Sciences Library and Information Center, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195; (206) 543-8262. States served: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Pacific Southwest Regional Medical Library Service, Louise Darling Biomedical Library, University of California, 10833 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; (213) 825-1200. States served: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and U.S. Territories in the Pacific Basin.
South Central Regional Medical Library Service, Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library, 1133 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, TX 77030; (713) 790-7053. States served: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
New England Regional Medical Library, University of Connecticut Health Center, Lyman Maynard Stowe Library, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06034; (203) 679-4500. States served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Nursing Research
National Center for Nursing Research
National Institutes of Health
Bldg. 31, Room 5B25
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-0207
This Center supports research and research training related to promoting health and preventing disease, understanding and mitigating the effects of acute and chronic illnesses and disabilities, and improving patient care as well as the environment in which it is delivered.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Occupational Health Clearinghouse
Technical Information Branch
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Information
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226
Technical Info: (800) 35-NIOSH; (513) 533-8328
Publications: (513) 841-4287
Library: (513) 533-8321
This center serves as a clearinghouse on occupational health, hazardous substances, and safety. Much of their information is available through interlibrary loans and online databases.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Organ Transplantation
Division of Organ Transplantation
Bureau of Health Resources Development
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A-22
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-7577
This Division conducts a program to foster relationships with public and private organizations to promote the concepts of organ donation and transplantation. The program provides information to professional associations, health providers, consumers and insurers, medical societies, State health departments, and the general public. The Program also supports the National Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, designed to ensure equitable distribution of available organs to patients and transplant centers, and a Scientific Registry of demographic and clinical information on transplant recipients. An annual report, information on the Transplantation Network, a fact sheet on organ transplantation, and a Q&A publication are available.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Patient Education Material
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
Patient Education Materials: A Resource Guide has been developed to help health professionals identify and locate materials on maternal and child health topics that are clear, concise, easy to read, and appropriate for the general public. Publications listed in this guide are national in scope and, with a few exceptions, currently available. This includes an annotated listing of source books, directories, and resource guides that describe patient education materials, and is arranged by the subject of format of materials included.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Practitioner Helpline
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (800) 767-6732
The National Practitioners Data Bank is a federally sponsored data bank containing information on all disciplinary actions and malpractice claims or actions against licensed health practitioners. The purpose of the NPDB is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of health care by restricting the ability of incompetent and unethical practitioners to move from State to State without disclosure or discovery of their previous poor performance. Insurance companies and other entities must report to the NPDB any payment they make on medical malpractice actions or claims. State medical and dental boards must report any disciplinary actions taken. Health Care entities must report decisions which adversely affect, for more than 30 days, the clinical privileges of the physician or dentist. Professional societies must report adverse actions regarding membership of physicians and dentists. This information is available to State licensing agencies, hospitals, and health care entities.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Primary Care Information
Project Director
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
This center distributes materials on ambulatory care, financial management, primary health care, medical personnel and services primarily to health professionals as well as publications on community health centers, migrant health centers, childhood injury prevention efforts, clinical care and many other health concerns.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Publications and Resource Catalog
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
This government clearinghouse publishes a 51-page catalog titled Staying Healthy: A Bibliography of Health Promotion Materials, which lists various Department of Health and Human Services clearinghouses and information centers as well as numerous health promotion and disease prevention booklets, fact sheets, program guides, films, videotapes, slides, and posters. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Public Health Service also makes available single copies free of Publications List with an order form which describes publications under nine broad categories: Federal Programs and Policies; ODPHP Monograph Series; Community Health Promotion Programs; School Health Programs; Worksite Health Promotion Programs; Nutrition; Professional Education; Educational Materials; and Miscellaneous.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Publications from all NIH Institutes
Public Information Division
National Institute of Health, Room 305
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4143
The NIH Publications List (#91-7) is a free catalog which lists the publications available from each of the Institutes, as well as their addresses and phone numbers.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 2A03
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-3454
This new Center will support and conduct research in restoring, replacing, or improving functional capability lost as a consequence of injury, disease, or congenital disorder; support research training programs; and foster research in assistive devices such as prosthetics and orthotics. Currently the Center is assessing the current status of medical rehabilitation, identifying medical rehabilitation research issues and opportunities, and recommending program priorities.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Rehabilitation Resource Center
National Rehabilitation Information Center
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935 (301) 588-9284 (MD only)
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (800) 346-2742 (voice and TDD)
This clearinghouse provides information on disability-related research,resources, and products for independent living as well as facts sheets, resource guides, and research and technical publications, newsletter, and a data base.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Research Resources
Office of Science and Health Reports
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5545
The National Center for Research Resources provides to scientists the resources and services essential to studies of the treatment, cure and prevention of human diseases. It awards grants to develop and maintain shared research resources, and maintains General Clinical Research Centers where scientist study patients in order to diagnose and treat disease. Its Animal Resources Program supports a variety of animal research facilities and resources. They publish several research resources directories and guidelines, as well as information regarding the research centers. Some of their publications include:
Research Resources Reporter - monthly newsletter.
NCRR Program Highlights - annual report.
NCRR General Clinical Research Centers Directory - contains information about the centers, staffs, resources and major areas of investigation.
NCRR Biomedical Research Technology Resources Directory - lists resource center, staffs, resources, and major areas of investigation.
NCRR Resources for Comparative Biomedical Research Directory - contains information about specialized animal research and supply facilities, staffs, types of resources, and major areas of research.
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Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* School Health
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167
The Clearinghouse has many publications dealing with health issues in schools, including the following:
Healthy Schools: A Directory of Federal Activities Related to Health Promotion through the Schools ($4) - presents information on activities of all Federal departments including contact information and brief program descriptions.
Healthy Kids For the Year 2000: An Action Plan for Schools ($6) - booklet presents a 12-step action plan that school leaders can use to attack the health problems facing youth by implementing a comprehensive school health program.
Achieving the 1990 Health Objectives For The Nation: Agenda for the Nation's Schools ($25) - contains a step-by-step description of strategies that schools and communities can implement in 14 key health areas.
National Adolescent Student Health Survey ($17.95) - reports on results of the first national survey in more than 20 years on teens' behavior, knowledge, and attitudes on health and sex-related issues.
Coalition Index: A Guide to School Health Education Materials ($10) - pulls together materials from nearly 20 national health-related organizations and categorizes the materials by content area.
Delber Oberteuffer Symposia which examine issues that make school health education important. Symposia series includes:
Administrative Aspects of School Health Education ($2).
Comprehensive School Health Education Programs: Issues of Quality ($2).
How Healthy Is Your School? ($12)- provides blueprint for assessing, planning, and implementing quality school health services, environment, and health education programs.
Promoting Health Education in Schools: Problems and Solutions ($13.95)- presents an informative overview of the critical issues involved in providing health education and health promotion through the schools.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Second Opinion Hotline
National Second Surgical Opinion Program
Health Care Financing Administration
330 Independence Ave., SW (800) 492-6603 in Maryland only
Washington, DC 20201 (800) 638-6833
The National Second Surgical Opinion Program is an information resource for people faced with the possibility of non-emergency surgery. By calling its toll-free number, the staff will help you locate a surgeon or other specialist enrolled in the program who can offer you a second opinion. Pamphlets are available containing questions that patients looking for second opinions should ask.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Spanish Language Health Information Materials
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 20013 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167
Spanish Language Health Information Materials is part of the free Healthfinder series and is a guide to a number of public and private agencies and organizations that produce or distribute free or low-cost Spanish language health promotion materials. Entries are arranged alphabetically by health topics.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Speech and Language Disorders Clearinghouse
National Institute on Deafness and
Other Communicative Disorders
NIH, Building 31, Room 1B62,
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7243
This--the newest Institute at NIH--funds intramural and extramural research on communicative disorders. Brochures and reports are available for professionals and the general public, covering a wide range of related topics.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Clearinghouse
Musculoskeletal Diseases Program
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
Westwood Building, Room 407
Bethesda, MD 20205 (301) 468-3235
This program focuses on orthopedic research, which includes sports medicine, growth and development of bone and bone cells, as well as head injury. Staff can answer questions regarding current research and treatment issues. Brochures and pamphlets are available through the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Stroke and Brain Disorders Resource Center
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
NINDS conducts and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of fundamental neurological disorders and stroke and trauma. The Institute gives grants for extramural research, as well as providing fellowships. Other areas of research include cerebral palsy, autism, dyslexia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, and epilepsy. Brochures and pamphlets are available.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
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* Toll-Free Health Hotlines
Public Health Service AIDS Information Hotline
(800) 342-AIDS
(800) 342-SIDA for information in Spanish
(800) 243-7889 (TTY/TDD)
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
(800) 458-5231
National Gay Lesbian Crisisline
(800) 221-7044
(212) 529-1604 in NY, AK, and HI
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
(800) 356-9996
(212) 245-3151 in NY and Canada
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
(800) 382-4357
National Council on Alcoholism
(800) NCA-CALL
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association
(800) 621-0379
(800) 572-6037 in IL
Brookdale Center on Aging Alzheimer's Respite Line
(800) 648-COPE for placing orders
AMC Cancer Information
(800) 525-3777
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
(800) 4-CANCER
(808) 524-1234 in Oahu, HI (Neighbor Islands call collect)
(800) 638-6070 in AK
Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Group
(800) 221-2141
(312) 799-8228 in IL
Chemical Referral Center
(800) CMA-8200 in continental US and Hawaii
(202) 887-1315 in DC and for collect calls from AK
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
(800) 858-7378
National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Parents Anonymous Hotline
(800) 421-0353
(800) 352-0386 in CA
National Child Safety Council Childwatch
(800) 222-1464
National Hotline for Missing Children
(800) 843-5678
(202) 644-9836 in DC
National Runaway Switchboard
(800) 621-4000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(800) 344-4823
(301) 951-4422 in MD
American Diabetes Association
(800) ADA-DISC
(703) 549-1500 in VA and DC metro area
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International Hotline
(800) 223-1138
(212) 889-7575 in NY
National Down Syndrome Congress
(800) 232-6372
(312) 823-7550 in IL
National Down Syndrome Society Hotline
(800) 221-4602
(212) 460-9330 in NY
Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800) 426-4791
(202) 382-5533 in DC
Just Say No Kids Club
(800) 258-2766
(415) 939-6666 in CA
National Cocaine Hotline
(800) COC-AINE
Bulimia Anorexia Self-Help
(800) 227-4785
Aerobics and Fitness Foundation
(800) BE FIT 86
ODPHP National Health Information Center
(800) 336-4797
(301) 565-4167 in MD
The Epilepsy Foundation of America
(800) EFA-1000
(301) 459-1000 in MD
(800) 492-2523 Baltimore affiliate
HEATH Resource Center
(800) 544-3284
(202) 939-9320 in DC
Job Accommodation Network
(800) 526-7234
(800) 526-4698 in WV
Library of Congress National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(800) 424-8567
(202) 287-5100 in DC
National Information System for Health Related Services (NIS)
(800) 922-9234
(800) 922-1107 in SC
National Rehabilitation Information Center
(800) 34-NARIC
(301) 588-9284 in MD
National Headache Foundation
(800) 843-2256
(800) 523-8858 in IL
American Cleft Palate Association
(800) 24-CLEFT
(800) 23-CLEFT in PA
Dial a Hearing Test
(800) 222-EARS
(800) 345-EARS in PA
Grapevine
(800) 352-8888 Voice and TDD
(800) 346-8888 in CA, Voice and TDD
Hearing Helpline
(800) 424-8576
(800) EAR-WELL
(703) 642-0580 in VA
National Association for Hearing and Speech Action Line
(800) 638-8255
(301) 897-0039 in HI, AK, and MD call collect
National Hearing Aid Helpline
(800) 521-5247
(313) 478-2610 in MI
Children's Hospice International
(800) 242-4453
(703) 684-0330 in VA
Hospice Education Institute Hospicelink
(800) 331-1620
(203) 767-1620 in CT
Hill Burton Hospital Free Care
(800) 638-0742
(800) 492-0359 in MD
Shriners Hospital Referral Line
(800) 237-5055
(800) 282-9161 in FL
Huntington's Disease Society of America
(800) 345-4372
(212) 242-1968 in NY
Recovery of Male Potency
(800) 835-7667
(313) 966-3219 in MI
Federal Internal Revenue Service for TDD Users
(800) 428-4732 TDD
(800) 382-4059 in IN; TDD
(800) 424-1040 Voice
The Orton Dyslexia Society
(800) ABCD-123
(301) 296-0232 in MD
American Liver Foundation
(800) 223-0179
(201) 857-2626 in NJ
Asthma Information Line
(800) 822-ASMA
Lung Line National Asthma Center
(800) 222-5864
(303) 355-LUNG in Denver
Lupus Foundation of America
(800) 558-0121
(202) 328-4550 in DC
Terri Gotthelf Lupus Research Institute
(800) 82-LUPUS
(203) 852-0120 in CT
DHHS Inspector General's Hotline
(800) 368-5779
(301) 597-0724 in MD
American Mental Health Fund
(800) 433-5959
(800) 826-2336 in IL
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
(800) 248-4344
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
(800) 444-6472
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) 624-8236
The Living Bank
(800) 528-2971
(713) 528-2971 in TX
Organ Donor Hotline
(800) 24-DONOR
American Paralysis Association
(800) 225-0292
(201) 379-2690 in NJ
APA Spinal Cord Injury Hotline
(800) 526-3456
(800) 638-1733 in MD
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
(800) 962-9629
(617) 935-2722 in MA
National Parkinson Foundation
(800) 327-4545
(800) 433-7022 in FL
(305) 547-6666 in Miami
Parkinson's Education Program
(800) 344-7872
(714) 640-0218 in CA
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
(800) 635-0635
Practitioner Reporting System
(800) 638-6725
(301) 881-0256 in MD (call collect)
ASPO/Lamaze (American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics)
(800) 368-4404
(703) 524-7802 in VA
National Pregnancy Hotline
(800) 852-5683
(800) 831-5881 in CA
(213) 380-8750 in Los Angeles
Pregnancy Counseling Services
(800) 368-3336
(804) 384-3043 in VA
American Leprosy Missions (Hansen's Disease)
(800) 543-3131
(201) 794-8650 in NJ
Cooley's Anemia Foundation
(800) 221-3571
(212) 598-0911 in NY
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation
(800) 223-8355
(203) 693-0159 in CT
National Information Center for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
(800) 456-3505
National Lymphedema Network
(800) 541-3259
National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
(800) 323-7938
(212) 460-8980 in NY
National Organization for Rare Disorders
(800) 999-6673
(203) 746-6518 in CT
National Tuberous Sclerosis Association
(800) 225-6872
(301) 459-9888 in MD
Tourette Syndrome Association
(800) 237-0717
(718) 224-2999 in NY
United Scleroderma Foundation
(800) 722-HOPE
(408) 728-2202 in CA
National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation
(800) 638-2300
(301) 225-9400 in MD
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
(800) 233-7393
(800) 231-7393 in OH
Consumer Product Safety Commission
(800) 638-CPSC
(800) 638-8270 TDD
(800) 492-8104 TDD in MD
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(800) 424-9393
(202) 366-0123 in DC
National Safety Council
(800) 621-7619 for placing orders
(312) 527-4800 in IL
National Association for Sickle Cell Disease
(800) 421-8453
(213) 936-7205 in CA
Spina Bifida Information and Referral
(800) 621-3141
(301) 770-7222 in MD
American SIDS Institute
(800) 232-SIDS
(800) 847-7437 in GA
National SIDS Foundation
(800) 221-SIDS
(301) 459-3388 or 3389 in MD
Second Surgical Opinion Hotline
(800) 638-6833
(800) 492-6603 in MD
American Trauma Society (ATS)
(800) 556-7890
(301) 925-8811 in MD
American Kidney Fund
(800) 638-8299
(800) 492-8361 in MD
Simon Foundation
(800) 23-SIMON
VD Hotline (Operation Venus)
(800) 227-8922
American Council of the Blind
(800) 424-8666
(202) 393-3666 in DC
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
(800) 232-5463
(212) 620-2147
National Eye Care Project Helpline
(800) 222-EYES
Endometriosis Association
(800) 992-ENDO
(414) 962-8972 in WI
PMS Access
(800) 222-4767
(608) 833-4767 in WI
Women's Sports Foundation
(800) 227-3988
(212) 972-9170 in AK, HI, and CA
AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
(800) TRIALS-A
(800) 243-7012 TTY/TDD
National Criminal Justice Reference Services/NIJ AIDS Clearinghouse
(800) 851-3420
(301) 251-5500
National Indian AIDS Hotline
(800) 283-AIDS
National Council on Aging
(800) 424-9046
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
(800) 729-6686
(301) 468-2600
Recovering Network
American Council on Alcoholism
(800) 527-5344
American Academy of Allergy and Immunology
(800) 822-2762
(414) 272-6071
Arthritis Foundation Information Line
(800) 283-7800
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(800) 7-ASTHMA
National Audiovisual Center
(800) 638-1300
(301) 763-1896
American Cancer Society Cancer Response Line
(800) ACS-2345
United Cerebral Palsy Association
(800) USA-1UCP
(212) 268-6655
National Resource Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
(800) 2-ASK-AHA
Human Growth Foundation
(800) 451-6434
(703) 883-1773
National Association for the Education of Young Children
(800) 424-2460
(202) 232-8777
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) HIT-HOME
Runaway Hotline
(800) 231-6946
National Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis
(800) 343-3637
(212) 679-1570
Drug-Free Workplace Helpline
(800) 843-4971
HUD Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse
(800) 245-2691
(301) 251-5154
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-HELP
Target Resource Center
(800) 366-6667
(816) 464-5400 (MO)
Joseph and Rose Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature
(800) MED-ETHX
(202) 687-3885
National Fire Protection Association
(800) 344-3555
(617) 770-3000, ext. 416
YMCA of the USA
(800) USA-YMCA
Meat and Poultry Hotline
(800) 535-4555
Medic Alert Foundation
(800) ID-ALERT
Grief Recovery Institute
(800) 445-4808
IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities
(800) IBM-2133 (voice/TDD)
National Center for Youth With Disabilities
Adolescent Health Program
(800) 333-NCYD
(612) 626-2825
National Easter Seals Society
(800) 221-6827
(312) 726-6200
(312) 726-4258 TDD
National Head Injury Foundation Family Helpline
(800) 444-6443
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Handicaps
(800) 999-5599
(703) 893-6061
National Information Systems For Health Related Services
(800) 922-9234
(800) 922-1107 (SC)
Deafness Research Foundation
(800) 535-3323
(212) 684-6556
(212) 684-6559 (TTY)
Ear Foundation
(800) 545-4327
Tele-consumer Hotline
(800) 332-1124 (Voice/TDD)
(202) 223-4371
HUD User (Housing)
(800) 245-2691
(301) 251-5154
Impotence Information Center
(800) 843-4315
Health Insurance Association of America
(800) 635-1271
Medicare Telephone Hotline
(800) 638-6833
National Insurance Consumer Helpline
(800) 942-4242
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
(800) 851-3420
National Library of Medicine
(800) 272-4787
(301) 496-6308
American Lupus Society
(800) 331-1802
La Leche League International
(800) 525-3243
National Mental Health Association
(800) 969-6642
National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness
(800) 444-7415
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) 624-8236
Myathenia Gravis Foundation
(800) 541-5454
American Narcolepsy Association
(800) 222-6085
(415) 591-7979
American Institute for Cancer Research
(800) 843-8114
National Dairy Council
(800) 426-8271
Lifesavers Foundation
(800) 999-8822
(800) 950-1050
National Kidney Foundation
(800) ACT-GIVE
National Rehabilitation Information Clearinghouse
(800) 34-NARIC
National Stroke Association
(800) 367-1990
American Parkinson Disease Association
(800) 223-2732
American Board of Medical Specialties
(800) 776-2378
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(800) 332-3223
International Childbirth Education Association
(800) 624-4934
(612) 854-8660
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
(800) 782-4747
Ankylosing Spondylitis Association
(800) 777-8189
Batten Disease Support
(800) 448-4570
Histiocytosis-X Association of America
(800) 548-2758
(609) 881-4911 (NJ)
Sarcoidosis Family Aid and Research Foundation
(800) 223-6429 (answering machine)
(201) 676-7901 (to speak with staff)
Sturge-Weber Disease Foundation
(800) 627-5482
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline
(800) 424-9393
(202) 366-0123
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Technical Information Branch
(800) 35-NIOSH
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services Auxiliary
(800) 368-5647 Boating Safety Hotline
(202) 267-0780
Courage Stroke Network
(800) 553-6321
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc.
(800) 441-2737
National Kidney Foundation
(800) 622-9010
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
(800) 548-4337
(516) 265-2121
The Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging
(800) 334-5497
National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired
(800) 562-6265
National Center for Sight
(800) 221-3004
National Eye Research Foundation
(800) 621-2258
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Technology Assessment Reports
Office of Technology Assessment
Publications Order
U.S. Congress
Washington, DC 20510-8025 (202) 224-8996
These OTA publications are available through the office above, the Government Printing Office, and the National Technical Information Service. To find out correct ordering information and prices, along with brief summaries of the following studies, contact the OTA office above and request their current publications catalog.
OTA has hundreds of report dealing with health topics. Some of the titles include:
AIDS and Health Insurance: An OTA Survey
Artificial Insemination: Practicing in the United States
Confused Minds, Burdened Families: Finding Help for People With Alzheimer's
and Other Dementias
Contact Lenses
How Effective is AIDS Education
Indian Health Care
Losing a Million Minds: Confronting the Tragedy of Alzheimer's Disease and Other
Dementias
Neonatal Intensive Care for Low Birthweight Infants: Costs and Effectiveness
Passive Smoking in the Workplace: Selected Issues
Preventing Illness and Injury in the Workplace
Reproductive Health Hazards in the Workplace
Technology and Aging in America
The Use of Preventive Services by the Elderly
Unconventional Cancer Treatments
Biological Applications
Alternatives to Animal Use In Research, Testing, and Education (BA-273)
Artificial Insemination: Practice in the United States (BP-BA-48)
Assessment of Technologies for Determining Cancer Risk From the Environment
(H-138)
Commercial Development of Tests for Human Genetic Disorders (Staff Paper)
Commercial Biotechnology: An International Analysis (BA-218)
Federal Regulation and Animal Patents (Staff Paper)
Hearing Impairment and Elderly People (BP-BA-30)
Humane Gene Therapy (BP-BA-32)
Impacts of Applied Genetics: Micro-Organisms, Plants, and Animals (HR-132)
Impacts of Neuroscience (BP-BA-24)
Infertility: Medical and Social Choices (BA-358)
Innovative Biological Technologies for Lesser Developed Countries (BP-F-29)
Institutional Protocols for Decisions About Life-Sustaining Treatments (BA-389)
Life-Sustaining Technologies and the Elderly (BA-306)
Loosing a Million Minds: Confronting the Tragedy of Alzheimer's Disease and
Other Dementias (BA-323)
Mapping Our Genes: Genome Projects - How Big, How Fast? (BA-373)
Reproductive Health Hazards in the Workplace (BA-266)
The Role of Genetic Testing in the Prevention of Occupational Disease (BA-194)
Status of Biomedical Research and Related Technology for Tropical Diseases
(H-258)
Technologies for Detecting Heritable Mutations in Human Beings (H-298)
Technologies for Managing Urinary Incontinence (HCS-33)
Technology and Aging in America (BA-264)
Transgenic Animals (Staff Paper)
World Population and Fertility Planning Technologies: The Next 20 Years (HR-157)
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Toxic Substances
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-6000
The Division of Toxicology identifies priority hazardous substances, develops toxicological profiles, and implements health effects research. Contact this Division for more information.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Tracer Bulletins: Asthma to Edible Wild Plants
Science and Technology Division
Reference Section
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5580
Informal series of reference guides are issued free from the Science and Technology Division under the general title, LC Science Tracer Bullet. These guides are designed to help readers locate published material on subjects about which they have only general knowledge. New titles in the series are announced in the weekly Library of Congress Information Bulletin that is distributed to many libraries including the following health-related Tracer Bulletins:
81-3 Alcoholism
81-17 Epilepsy
82-1 Food Additives
82-9 Sickle Cell Anemia
83-1 Biofeedback
83-6 Mental Retardation
85-6 Acupuncture
85-8 Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia
85-10 Rose Culture
85-11 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
86-6 Diabetes Mellitus
86-8 Indoor Air Pollution
87-1 Asbestos
87-2 Alzheimer's Disease
87-6 Stress: Physiological and Psychological Aspects
87-7 Osteoporosis
89-5 Human Diet and Nutrition
89-7 Allergy and Asthma
90-10 The Brain: An Overview
91-3 Dyslexia
91-7 Breast Cancer
91-8 Medicinal Plants
91-9 AIDS
91-11 Chemical Exposures: Toxicology, Safety, and Risk Assessment
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Uniformed Service of the Health Sciences Video
Admissions Office
Uniformed Service of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 295-3101
This sixteen minute video is available for free loan and describes the Uniformed Service of the Health Sciences school and the curriculum they have to offer. It is a great way for high school students to learn about this college. Contact the Admissions office for more information.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
* Women's Health Resources
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
In its series, Healthfinder, the center publishes Women's Health which lists many organizations that provide information on a broad range of topics including pregnancy, gynecological, domestic violence, sports and fitness, and occupational health. This 6-page reference also lists books of particular relevance to women and their health. PHS Action Plan for Women's Health ($3) provides a comprehensive framework for improving the status of women's health in the areas of research, prevention, treatment, service, information, education and policy. The Plan identifies specific goals and action steps being pursued by PHS agencies and offices in an effort to meet the priority health needs of women across age, biological, and sociocultural contexts.
Clearinghouses and Starting Points
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical F
Health professionals, community health centers, organizations, businesses, and individuals all can take advantage of the multitude of resources available to promote good health and prevent disease. Several federal agencies and departments, as well as numerous national organizations, offer bulletins, reference manuals, publications and expertise to encourage maintaining a healthy lifestyle and proper medical care. The National Health Information Center, a clearinghouse sponsored by the U.S. government, can direct you to a helpful agency such as the President's Council on Physical Fitness as well as to private organizations.
well as to private organizations.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Adolescent Health
Office of Technology Assessment
U.S. Congress
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6590
This project will assess the health status of adolescents 10 to 18 years old and identify factors that put adolescents at risk for health problems or protect them from such problems. These factors include racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic status, gender, and developmental stage. This project will also address the special needs of rural youth and racial and ethnic minorities. Contact Denise Dougherty, project director.
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* Adolescent Health Risk Assessment
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
OTA has worked on a project to assess the health status of adolescents 10 to 18 years old and identify factors that put adolescents at risk for health problems, including racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic status, gender, and developmental stage. Particular attention is paid to the availability, effectiveness, and accessibility of health services for adolescents. Adolescent Health: Time For a Change is the resulting publication.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Behavior Patterns and Health
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
A 36-page report titled Behavior Patterns and Health (No. 85-2682) discusses the scientific evidence linking behavior to disease and suggests ways to reduce the risks of heart attack, lung cancer, and stroke by changing our lifestyle.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Cancer Prevention Awareness
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-24
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 492-6000 in MD
Over 100 programs are described in this free Cancer Prevention Resource Directory which gives names, addresses, and telephone numbers of many national associations and health departments which encourage cancer prevention activities. Single copies of this manual are available free.
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Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Cancer: Testicular Self-Exam
Office of Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
A free pamphlet, Testicular Self-Examination (No. 86-2636), provides information about risks and symptoms of testicular cancer and suggestions effective self-examinations.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Children: Risk Factors
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22162 (703) 487-4650
This Center offers research findings including Determinants of Children's Health (NTIS PB-80-163603) which summarizes six closely related studies on the determinants of child health, with particular emphasis on home and local environmental factors, parents' schooling, and family income.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Elderly and Exercise
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
Don't Take It Easy - Exercise! is a free two-page fact sheet which suggests ways for older Americans to remain active and healthy.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Exercise and Arthritis
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box AMS
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 495-4484
A 20-page resource catalog titled Exercise and Arthritis: An Annotated Bibliography, 1986 contains 37 references with abstracts, books, reports, and audiovisuals along with resources for developing an aquatic exercise regime, a home maintenance program, and exercises specifically for children.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Exercise and Physical Fitness Programs
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 272-3421
This executive branch office provides free single copies of many of its publications which range from swimming to walking: Fitness Fundamentals, Fitness in the Workplace, One Step At A Time (An Introduction to Running); Physical Education: A Performance Checklist. Several other pamphlets including An Introduction to Physical Fitness and Aqua Dynamics: Physical Conditioning Through Water Exercises can be purchased from the Government Printing Office.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Exercising Your Heart
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH, Building 31, Room 4A-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
Single copies are available at no charge on the following publications: Exercise and Your Heart (No. 81-1677), NHLBI Facts About Exercise: How To Get Started, NHLBI Facts About Exercise: Sample Exercise Programs; NHLBI Facts About Exercise: What Is Fact and What Is Fiction?
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Family Relationships and Lifecycles
Family Branch
U.S. Department of Agriculture
10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5204
This center answers questions about families throughout the lifecycle, from marital relationships and childbearing families to empty nest families and retirement, and deals with matters concerning social environment and family economics education.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Federal Health Information Catalog
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (in Maryland)
Health Information Resources in the Federal Government identifies Federal agencies and projects that can provide information to health professionals and the general public. It includes major services and activities, publications and databases. Check with the Center to learn about the latest edition. A $2 fee covers the handling for this catalog.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Genetic Screening in the Workplace
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
OTA has studied the state-of-the-art technologies used by employers for genetic screening and monitoring, which includes a survey of the 500 largest U.S. industries, to largest utilities, and 11 major unions to determine the current nature and extent of employer testing. Also examined is the impact of genetic testing; relevant ethical issues; and legal issues, including employment discrimination. The title of the report is Genetic Monitoring and Screening in the Workplace.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Health Observances
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167
National Health Observances are special months, weeks, or days devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This Healthfinder lists selected health observances for the year. Health professionals, teachers, and community groups can use these special events to launch health promotion activities, stimulate awareness of health risks, or focus on disease eradication. Materials available from sponsoring organizations range from a single flyer to packets of promotional materials.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Health Promotion in the Workplace
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Public Health Service
330 C St., SW, Room 2132
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 472-5660
As a policy arm of the Public Health Service, this office works on developing policies for the Year 2000 objectives for health promotion. Their Preventive Services Task Force is developing recommendations for clinical practice, in addition to a worksite Health Promotion Task Force and a Nutrition Branch. This office also operates the Health Promotion Clearinghouse which offers many publications.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Health Promotion Project Funding
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in Maryland
The guide, Locating Resources for Healthy People 2000 Health Promotion Projects, is designed to assist newcomers on their search for health promotion funding by introducing them to the major tasks involved and information services available. This publication is divided into four major sections. Section I discusses basic principles of fundseeking. Sections II and III discuss where and how to look for health promotion funds, focusing on both private and public sectors. Major foundations and Federal agencies interested in health promotion, as well as local sources are listed. Section IV lists resources--organizations, foundations, publications, and databases--that can be useful to those seeking funds. Also included is an appendix, which includes a glossary, a list of acronyms, a bibliography, and a sample grant application form.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Health Risk Appraisal Tests
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (in Maryland)
In its "Healthfinder" series, the Center publishes a resource list on Health Risk Appraisals which identifies computer-scored, microcomputer-based, and self-scored tests that analyze an individual's health history and current lifestyle to determine his or her risk for preventable death or chronic illness. This "Healthfinder" contains a vendor list of many corporate health promotion center, medical research institutions, and private organizations that offer such tests and the costs of each. Health Risk Appraisals is available for a $1 handling fee.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Healthy Teeth
National Institute of Dental Research
NIH, Building 31, Room 2C35
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4261
The mission of the National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR) is to support studies to establish the causes, develop better treatments, and ultimately find ways to prevent or substantially lower the risk of developing oral disease. NIDR has extramural and intramural research programs, and supports the Epidemiology and Oral Disease Prevention Program, which sponsors studies of oral disease and engages in controlled clinical trials of potential preventive agents. NIDR grants fellowships and career development awards and sponsors many conferences and workshops. They distribute a wide range of brochures, reports, and posters for both the general public and professionals (many of which are also in Spanish). Some of the topics covered are tooth decay, fluoride use, and the oral health of U.S. adults.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Immunizations and Disease Prevention
Office of Consumer Affairs
Public Inquiries
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
This office has many free publications pertaining to vaccinations including New Vaccine Protects Against Serious "Day Care" Disease, Shots Adults Shouldn't Do Without, Vaccines: Precious Ounces of Prevention, and Whooping Cough Still threatens U.S. Children.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Lifestyle and Occupational Health Risk Scorecard
Health Risk Appraisal Activity
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Building 3, A-11
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 329-3177
The Health Risk Appraisal Activity program works to develop computerized health risk appraisals (HRS); to provide technical assistance in their use through state and regional contacts; and to distribute general background information on HRA's. Current activities include supporting the development of a state-of-the-art, public domain HRA at the Carter Center, Emory University; integrating occupational risk appraisal with lifestyle risk appraisal; evaluating the effect on communities of HRA use; and supporting the development of HRA programs for specific populations.
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Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Mental Retardation Prevention
President's Committee on Mental Retardation
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4061
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0634
A Guide for State Planning for the Prevention of Mental Retardation and Related Developmental Disabilities is a resource tool not intended solely for state-level health planners but also for city and county health departments, advocacy groups,organizations and others. Single copies of this 20-page manual are available free.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Physical Fitness
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 272-3421
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports was established to serve as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate the development of physical fitness and sports programs for all Americans. These programs help focus public awareness on the importance of staying physically active by encouraging schools, business and industry, government, recreation agencies, sports and youth-serving organizations to step up their emphasis on developing and maintaining physical fitness and sports programs. Some activities include establishing a nationwide Local Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports, Older Adult Seminars and various awards programs. The Council also conducts a continuous public service advertising program. A free quarterly newsletter is available, which includes information on physical fitness, books, conferences, and relevant articles. The Council also has the following publications available:
Aqua Dynamics - comprehensive program of strength, flexibility and endurance exercises for the water ($3.75).
Fitness Fundamentals - outlines basic guidelines to follow to begin and maintain a personal exercise program ($25/100).
Introduction to Running: One Step At A Time - a handbook for beginning runners ($1).
Promoting Health, Preventing Disease: Objectives for the Nation - description of the national objectives in health and fitness for 1990 ($5).
Physical Fitness/Sports Medicine - quarterly bibliographic listing of references in more than 300 subject areas ($9/yr).
Walking For Exercise and Pleasure - an overview of walking as a means to physical fitness and recreational pleasure ($1).
1985 PCPFS Youth Fitness Survey - complete report on the 1985 School Population Fitness Survey, conducted by the University of Michigan ($5).
All of the above publications are available by contacting: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Physical Fitness Awards for Adults
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 272-3421
The Presidential Sports Award recognizes adult participation in a regular program of exercise. Men and women 10 years of age and older can qualify for the award in one or more of 58 different sports and fitness activities. Specific requirements for each activity have been established for a four-month period. Upon meeting the qualifying standards, participants receive a personalized Presidential certificate of achievement and a sports award lapel pin. The Amateur Athletic Union administers the program.
For additional information and logs contact: Tom Leix, Presidential Sports Award, P.O. Box 68207, Indianapolis, IN 46268; (317) 872-2900.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Physical Fitness Awards for Youngsters
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 272-3421
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports conducts two award programs for young people ages 6-17 which are offered through the school system. The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is given for scoring at or above the 85th percentile on all five physical fitness tests. The Council also awards other award programs and fitness clinics. Contact this office for more information and a list of their publications.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Preventive Health Goals
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (in Maryland)
The proceedings of an international symposium on preventive services in primary care held in 1987 are available which address recommendations and goals in a variety of fields ranging from dentistry, medicine, public health, and behavioral sciences. Implementing Preventive Services (No. F0022) discusses specific services such as immunizations, screening tests such as Pap Smears and mammography, and patient education. It is available for $3 handling fee. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: An Assessment of the Effectiveness of 169 Interventions details the U.S. Preventive Task Force's age- and gender-specific guidelines for preventive services, establishing priorities for medical care.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Preventive Health National Programs
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE, E06
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-1800
This center plans, directs, and coordinates national programs of assistance involving preventive health services to State and local health agencies. CDC provides leadership to the health community, especially State and local agencies, in the development and implementation of improved preventive health services programs. It assists States and localities in specifying major health problems in the community and formulating intervention strategies, and through grants, assists them in establishing and maintaining prevention and control programs directed toward health problems. Some of the preventive health services covered include dental disease, immunizations, sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Rural Health Care
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
OTA has reviewed and evaluated past and current rural health care efforts; examining how medical technologies have been and might be diffused into rural areas; and identifying policies that might improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of rural health care. Defining Rural Areas: Impact on Health Care Policy and Research is the resulting publication.
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* Safe Exercise, Nutrition, Medicines for Seniors
ODPHP Health Information Center
P. O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
Healthy Older People, a public education program on health promotion and aging conducted by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), encourages older people to adopt good health habits, concentrating on such areas as exercise, nutrition, injury prevention, smoking, and medicines. A list of broadcast and print materials is available to State and local groups, along with a list of State contacts, who are responsible for coordinating statewide activities. The program includes consumer education, professional education, and technical assistance. A Program Memo maintains information on activities and regional workshops.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Surgeon General's Reports on Health Promotion
ODPHP Health Information Center
P. O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
The nation's priorities are outlined in a 177-page report titled Healthy People: The Surgeon General's Report on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (No. F0005) which identifies specific goals in five stages of human development. Single copy is available for $1 handling fee. A companion version titled Promoting Health/Preventing Disease: Objectives for the Nation (No. F0009) discusses 15 priority areas. This 102-page report is available for $3 handling fee. The 1990 Health Objectives for the Nation: A Midcourse Review (No. F0013) is available for $3.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Walking and Fitness
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
450 5th St., NW, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 272-3421
The President's Council serves as a clearinghouse for information on all types of exercise programs including making available free a 16-page manual titled Everybody's Walking For Fitness and Walking for Exercise and Pleasure.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Worksite Health Promotion
ODPHP Health Information Center
P. O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
The Clearinghouse has the following publications dealing with worksite health promotion programs:
Worksite Nutrition Guide: Health Menu Program ($3) - provides practical information about developing worksite nutrition education programs.
Achieving the Year 2000 Health Objectives for the Nation: Strategies for Business and Labor ($20) - a discussion of what employers can do to promote good health among their employees and to meet the goals for a healthier Nation.
Financial Incentives for Health Lifestyles: Potential and Pitfalls ($30) - a critical discussion of monetary incentives for promoting healthier lifestyles among employees. Covers practical, legal, ethical, and medical aspects of such plans.
Health Promoting Policies and Programs for Small Business ($25) - a discussion of the critical challenges facing managers of small businesses who want to improve the health of their employees.
Directory of Federal Worksite Health Promotion Initiatives ($3) - compilation of projects and research sponsored by the Federal Government to stimulate and improve worksite health promotion in public and private sectors.
The Future of Work and Health: Implications for Health Strategies ($7) - summarizes emerging trends in work and health and explores issues concerning the development of health care strategies for worksites in the future.
National Survey of Worksite Health Promotion Activities: A Summary ($2) - reviews the findings of this 1985 telephone survey of a representative sample of worksites with 50 or more employees.
Worksite Wellness Media Reports ($3) - presents in one volume comprehensive reports on health facts and examples of worksite wellness programs in areas of health especially important to employers and employees.
Worksite Wellness Reports ($15)- background papers on which some of the reports appearing in the volume cited above are based.
Worksite Nutrition: A Decision Maker's Guide ($2) - presents rationale for implementing nutrition programs in the workplace and describes what resources employers need to conduct worksite nutrition programs.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Worksite Health Promotion
National Resource Center on Worksite Health Promotion
777 North Capitol St., NE, #800 (202) 408-9320
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 408-9333 (TDD)
The Resource Center provides information about currently operating worksite health promotion programs in American corporations. The center also provides bibliographies of low-cost and free worksite health promotion materials available to businesses and develops lists of vendors offering health promotion services. The Center's database contains information on descriptions of health promotion programs, information on organizations that can help employers, and abstracts of program evaluations, cost-effectiveness studies, research-based guidelines, and other information. Some of the publications available include:
Healthy People 2000 at Work: Strategies for Employers ($20)
Working for Good Health: Small Business and Health Promotion ($25)
Financial Incentives for Healthy Lifestyles ($30)
Directory of Worksite Health Promotion Resources ($5)
Directory of State Health Promotion Resources for Employers ($15)
Worksite Health Promotion Sourcebook (TBA)
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
* Worksite Safety and Health
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (800) 35-NIOSH
Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives - Occupational Safety and Health is a free publication which is part of Healthy People 2000. It contains the objectives for health promotion and disease prevention that are related to occupational safety and health. It includes over 15 objectives.
Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Fitness
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* See also Consumer Power Chapter
* See also Agriculture and Farming; Food Quality and Distribution Chapter
Menu plans and recipes,as well as very technical information about the nutritional value of every conceivable food product, is available for the asking. Surplus commodities and donations to non-profits are contained here as well as in the Government Auctions and Surplus Property Chapter. Surveys of food expenditures and eating habits as well as eating disorders are just a phone call away.
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Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Agricola Database
Family Information Center
National Agricultural Library
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5204
A computerized database called AGRICOLA contains information primarily on the agricultural sciences but includes a substantial number of citations to nutrition literature such as journal articles, government reports, serials, monographs, and pamphlets. The print counterpart to this online database is titled Food and Nutrition Bibliography. The database is accessible through two commercial vendors, BRS and DIALOG.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Allergies: Special Recipes
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Cooking for People with Food Allergies is a 39-page booklet that provides information for those who need help managing food allergies or intolerances. It provides help selecting and preparing foods containing no wheat, milk, eggs, corn, or gluten. Recipes are included. ($1.50; 001-000-04512-1).
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* American Diet Surveys
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 782-3238
A survey to measure the food intake of individuals, the quality of the diet, and the response of American diets to short-term changes in food supplies is being conducted. This survey and other HNIS findings support research in agricultural planning, the formation of agricultural and food policy, food quality and regulation, and nutrition education. The survey is published in several parts:
Women l9-50 and Their Children 1-5, l Day l985 (85-1) $4.25
Low Income Women 19-50 and Their Children 1-5, l Day l985 (85-2) $18.95
Men 19-50 Years, 1 Day, 1985 (85-3) $4.75
Women l9-50 and Their Children 1-5, l Day, l986 (86-1) $4.75
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development
NIH, Building 31, Room 2A-32
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
Facts About Anorexia Nervosa explains the causes, symptoms and treatments for anorexia and bulimia as well as ongoing research efforts at NIH. This 8-page pamphlet is available free.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Basic Four Food Groups: Dietary Guidelines
ODPHP Health Information Center
PO Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167 in MD
The recent edition of the government's recommendations about starch, fiber, fat, sodium, sugar, alcohol and food intake titled Nutrition and Your Health Dietary Guidelines for Americans is available for $2. The Government Printing Office also sells this 20-page pamphlet in bulk (100 copies for $44).
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Budget to Stretch Food Dollars or Food Stamps
Food and Nutrition Information Center
National Agricultural Library Building, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5719
A manual titled Making Your Food Dollars Count: A Project Guide, suggests ways to spend money and food stamps on nutritious foods and explains how to setup such a education campaign within a community. This reference is available on loan or can be borrowed through an interlibrary loan.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Calcium and Other Special Needs of Women
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Several publications are available free which address the special nutrition needs of females including Please Pass That Woman Some More Calcium and Iron (No. 85-2198), Osteoporosis: Calcium, and Estrogens (No. 85-1117), and The Nutritional Gender Gap at the Dinner Table (No. 84-2197).
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Cancer Prevention and Nutrition
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-24
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 492-6000 in MD
This institute offers the latest findings and scientific studies about nutrition and cancer including a free 51-page pamphlet titled Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: A Guide to Food Choices (No. 85-2711) which describes what is known about the interrelationships of diet and certain cancers.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Cellulite Removal Gimmicks
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The FDA monitors many weight loss related-products and warns consumers about gimmicks sold which promise to get rid of fat on the hips and thighs.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Cheap Nutrition Publications
R. Woods
Consumer Information Center
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, CO 81002
The Consumer Information Catalog is a catalog of free and low-cost federal publications of consumer interest. A new catalog is published quarterly, and is available free of charge. The publications they have dealing with nutrition include:
Anabolic Steroids: Losing at Winning (516Y)
Calories and Weight (108Y)
Getting Fit Your Way (109Y)
Modified Fast: A Sometime Solution to a Weighty Problem (517Y)
Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention: The Good News (526Y)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (527Y)
Eating for Life (113Y, $1)
Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol (114Y, $2)
Fat Substitutes (528Y)
Fish and Seafood Made Easy (421Y, 50 cents)
Food Irradiation- Toxic to Bacteria, Safe for Humans (529Y)
Food News for Consumers- 4 issues (251Y, $5)
The Grazing of America: A Guide to Healthy Snacking (530Y)
Is That Newfangled Cookware Safe? (531Y)
Keeping Up with the Microwave Revolution (532Y)
Nutrition and the Elderly (533Y)
Preventing Food-Borne Illness (534Y)
Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food Handling (535Y)
A Simple Guide to Complex Carbohydrates (536Y)
Thrifty Meals for Two (115Y, $2.50)
Weighing Food Safety Risks (537Y)
A Word About Low Sodium Diets (538Y)
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Cholesterol Facts
National Cholesterol Education Program Information Center
4733 Bethesda Ave., Room 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The Cholesterol Information Center has specialists on staff and provides printed information on cholesterol, diet, and high blood pressure to the public and health professionals. Some of the brochures which they distribute includes NHLBI Facts About Blood Cholesterol.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Community Nutrition Services
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Drive #600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
This center offers manuals for community health centers, primary care providers, home health services, HMOs, and outpatient clinics on approaches for a nutrition program, such as counseling and referral. Single copies of a 96-page Guide for Developing Nutrition Services in Community Health Programs is available free.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Clinical Nutrition Research Units (CNRU)
National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH
Building 31, Room 9A04
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1540
The CNRU is an integrated array of research, educational, and service activities focused on human nutrition in health and disease. It serves as the focal point for an interdisciplinary approach to clinical nutrition research. The findings are published in journals.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Dietary Analysis for the Individual
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22261 (703) 487-4650
NTIS sells a simple software program for IBM PC-compatible computers which will give you a dietary analysis of the foods you eat in a meal or for each day. Just by entering the names of the foods you have eaten, this program, developed by the USDA's Human Nutrition Information Service, will give you nutrient data information, calories, and recommended daily allowances on over 850 foods. The Dietary Analysis Program software is available for $60.
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Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Dietary Essentials
Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
P.O. Box 7166
University Station
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7166 (701) 795-8456
This center focuses on defining human requirements for trace elements and the physiological and biochemical factors which influence those requirements.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Dietary Guidelines
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Government Printing Office has several publications designed to improve your eating habits. They include the following:
Shopping for Food and Making Meals in Minutes Using the Dietary Guidelines - describes quick meal hints, tips on reading food labels, an aisle-by-aisle shopping guide, and 18 timesaving recipe ideas (S/N 001-000-04529-6, $3).
Preparing Foods and Planning Menus Using the Dietary Guidelines - contains tips for cooking with less sugar, fat, and sodium; a daily guide to food choices; making the menu fit the family; and 10 recipe ideas (S/N 001-000-04527-0, $2.50).
Making Bag Lunches, Snacks, and Desserts Using the Dietary Guidelines - provides a muncher's guide; great-tasting desserts with less fat and sugar; the best in bag lunches, hot or cold; and 27 recipe ideas (S/N 001-000-04528-8, $2.50).
Eating Better When Eating Out Using the Dietary Guidelines - discusses ordering foods "your way," how to read menus, and fact and fiction about fast foods (S/N 001-000-04530-0, $1.50).
The Healthy Heart Cookbook - an enjoyable and exciting new way of cooking to keep your heart healthy and diet wise. Suggests ways to shop wisely, discusses good and bad cooking oils, and provides numerous tasty menu suggestions (S/N 008-070-00632-4, $3).
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Drugs and Food Interactions
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A free report titled Food and Drug Interactions (No. 94-3070) explains why some foods and medicines may interfere with each other, and suggests whys to avoid the problem.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Eating Disorders
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are discussed in a short pamphlet titled Eating Disorders: When Thinness Becomes an Obsession (No. 86-2211) which is available free.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Eating Habits National Survey
Division of Health Examination Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East-West Hwy., Room 2-58
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-7068
This division collects data on health-related matters and administers the National Health and Nutrition Survey, which assesses the health and nutritional status of the general population through direct physical examination.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Elderly and Menu Ideas
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
The Institute makes available free several "Age Pages" which offer tips for seniors including Food: Staying Healthy After 65, Be Sensible About Salt, Hints for Shopping, Cooking and Enjoying Meals, and Dietary Supplements: More Is Not Always Better.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Emergency Food and Shelter
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program
601 North Fairfax St., Suite 225
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-1166
This Federal emergency program begun in 1983, and currently part of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, continues to provide funds for basic food and shelter. Local boards are established to select agencies that will receive monies to provide the food and shelter services. A quarterly newsletter and Checklist for Success, featuring exemplary local programs, are available at no charge.
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Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Fad Diets and Diet Books
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
How to Take Weight Off Without Getting Ripped Off (No. 85-1116) discusses weight reduction products, fad diets, and other diet aids. Another free publication titled Diet Books Sell Well But... (No. 84-1093) reviews and evaluates some of the popular diet plans.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Fast Foods and Nutrition
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A free pamphlet titled What About Nutrients In Fast Foods? examines the pros and cons of "fast foods" and analyses the nutritional value of various menus.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Fiber and Roughage
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Single copies of the booklet, Fiber: Something Healthy to Chew On (No. 85-2206) discusses the role of fiber in nutrition.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food and Nutrition Service Publications
Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Public Affairs Staff
3101 Park Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2554
FNIS publishes a variety of brochures explaining the various food assistance programs it operates both for those eligible for the programs and for those who administer them. Programs include the Child Nutrition Program; Food Distribution Program; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program; Food Stamp Program; and various nutrition education materials. Requests for the Publications List are available from the above office, or from the Food and Nutrition Service Regional Offices listed below. Most publications are available free; those for sale are sold through the Government Printing Office.
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Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food and Nutrition Services Regional Offices
Contact the regional office nearest you for getting answers to questions over the phone as well as data and information materials.
Midwest Region, 50 E. Washington St., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602; (312) 353-6664.
Northwest Region, 1244 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80204; (303) 844-0300.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Assistance to the Poor
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Public Information Office
3101 Park Center Dr.
Park Office Center Bldg.
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2554
FNS administers many federal-state programs to provide food assistance to those in need. The agency cooperates with state and local welfare agencies to administer the Food Stamp Program, which enables low-income families to purchase a greater variety of food to improve their diets. Additional agency programs help reduce agricultural surpluses by providing commodities and other foodstuffs to schools and other institutions for their use in special nutrition programs. These programs are designed to help needy children achieve nutritionally balanced diets. The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides specific nutritious food supplements to pregnant and nursing women, as well as to children up to 5 years of age who are found to be "at nutritional risk" because of poor diet or low income. The Food Distribution Program donates food to various outlets: schools, charitable institutions, nutrition programs for the elderly, summer camps, disaster relief agencies, and programs for needy families on some Indian reservations. A publications list is available.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Consumption Research
U.S. Department of Agriculture
6505 Belcrest Rd., Room 368
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8498
Data have been collected and is being compiled for the 1987-88 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey (NFCS 1987-88). This survey, conducted every 10 years, provides comprehensive information on the consumption of foods and nutrients and on the dietary status of U.S. households and individuals. For a summary of survey results, contact the above office.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Contamination Inspection
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
200 C St., SW, Room 6815
Washington, DC 20204 (202) 245-1144
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition conducts research and develops standards on the composition, quality, nutrition, and safety of food, food additives, colors, and cosmetics. The Center has cooperative arrangements with industries, such as milk and shellfish, where representatives from FDA, the state, and the industry meet to develop model codes and standards for the food product. The Center is responsible for food labeling, requiring ingredients to be listed in order of composition, as well as other nutritional information, such as fat and sodium content. They regulate the infant formula industry, ensuring that basic nutrients be included in the formula. The Center also administers a program of sampling food for possible contamination. Radiation from the Chernobyl accident and the Chilean Grape embargo are two recent examples studied under this program.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Expenditures and Consumer Attitudes
Food Marketing and Economics Branch
Economics Research Service
1301 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005-4788 (202) 786-1862
Studies and expertise on such topics as the convenience food market, food purchases away from home, the fast food industry, the relationship between consumer attitudes about nutrition and actual food expenditures, and the economic effects of food safety regulations are available from this office.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Preparation and Refrigeration
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Enfermedades Causadas Por Alimentos Contaminados (No. 80-2044S) is available only in Spanish and recommends proper food preparation and refrigeration of various types of foods and also discusses some common foodborne organisms.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Safety and Additives Info
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The FDA distributes many brochures and publications including More Than You Ever Thought You Would Know About Food Additives (No. 82-2160), Consumer's Guide to Food Labels (No. 85-2083), and Sweetness Minus Calories = Controversy (No. 85-2205). The FDA Consumer, which contains the latest developments at FDA, can be ordered for $12 per year from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Safety and Inspection
Office of Public Awareness
Food Safety and Inspection Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture (202) 447-9351
Room 1165-S (202) 447-3333 in DC
Washington, DC 20205 (800) 535-4555 Meat and Poultry Hotline
This office inspects and analyzes domestic and imported meat and poultry and establishes standards for processed meat and poultry products. Questions can be answered about the proper handling, preparation, and refrigeration, food poisoning, food additives, food labeling, sodium, and herbs.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Food Tampering and Foreign Objects
Emergency Services
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
HFC-162, Room 1362
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1240
FDA has a 24-hour answering service at (202) 737-0448. If you find foreign objects or evidence of tampering with any food, drug (both human and animal), or cosmetic, you should report it to the Food and Drug Administration. This office deals with consumer complaints and recalls. You can also report the tampering to any of the FDA regional offices.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Free Food For Non-Profit Institutions
Food Distribution Program
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Dr., Room 502
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 756-3680
Charitable and rehabilitation institutions are usually eligible to receive surplus commodities stored by USDA. The commodities available are dairy products, grain oil, and peanuts.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Government Dietary Guidelines
Human Nutrition Information Service (HNIS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 325 A, Federal Building
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8614
HNIS has developed seven basic eating principals, the Dietary Guidelines, that encourage variety, balance, moderation in food consumption. The first two guidelines recommend people eat a variety of foods that provide enough essential nutrients and calories to maintain a desirable weight; the other five suggest eating an adequate amount of starch and fiber and avoiding too much fat, sugar, sodium, and alcohol. Contact HNIS for a series of seven bulletins outlining the program.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Healthy Menus
Food and Nutrition Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5719
Cartoons fill the pages of this booklet titled Eating For Better Health which contains nutrition and weight loss information as well as inexpensive recipes and menus. Other information and scientific findings are available from this agency.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Health Promotion and Nutrition
Nutrition Branch
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Public Health Service
330 C St., SW, Room 2132
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 472-5370
As a policy arm of the Public Health Service, this office works on developing policies for the Year 2000 objectives for health promotion. Their Preventive Services Task Force is developing recommendations for clinical practice, in addition to a worksite Health Promotion Task Force and a Nutrition Branch. This office also operates the Health Promotion Clearinghouse which offers many publications.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Healthy Heart Menus
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH, Building 31, Room 42-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
The relationship between diet and heart disease is studied by this institute so it is an excellent place to learn the latest findings about reducing cholesterol and other risk factors. A lengthy 224-page report titled Foods For Health: Report of the Pilot Program (No. 83-2036) shares the results of a one-year experiment to increase consumer awareness and knowledge about nutrition as it relates to cardiovascular risk factors. Single copies of this report are available free as well as other pilot projects. Some of the free publications include:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Avoid Too Much Fat, Saturated Fat and
Cholesterol
Eat Right to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol
Eating to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol, and Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
Home and Garden Bulletin
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Low-Income Families and Nutrition Awareness
Food and Nutrition Information Center
National Agricultural Library Building, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 344-3719
The Idea Book: Sharing Nutrition Education Experiences is designed for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition educators and contains chapters covering motivation, planning, lesson plans, etc. This 89-page resource is available on loan from the Center and also is available through interlibrary loan.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Malnutrition and Nutrition Research
Western Human Nutrition Research Center
P.O. Box 29997
Presidio of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94129 (415) 556-9699
This center develops improved methods for monitoring and evaluating nutritional status and investigates factors that lead to malnutrition. It also conducts studies on human nutritional requirements.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutrient Data Tapes
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22261 (703) 487-4650
The Human Nutrition Information Service collects and publishes information on disc and magnetic tape on the nutritive composition of foods. The agency gathers data from the scientific literature and from government, university, and food industry laboratories and directs laboratory studies to produce information. HNIS also compiles information on yield and nutrient retention of food items at different stages in production. Complete ordering information is available from the above address. See Human Nutrition Information Service Reports to order print versions of this information.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutrient Values and Food Groups
Public Information Officer
Human Nutrition Information Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Building
6505 Belcrest Road, Room 363
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8617
This office shares its research in nutritive value of foods and of the nutritional adequacy of diets and food supplies. It also maintains the Nutrient Data Bank which contains surveys and data on the nutrient values in foods and descriptions of foods. Various consumer materials are available as well as a publications list, including over 20 publications on the nutrient composition of foods. HNIS has several publications dealing with dietary guidelines for Americans, which are seven basic principles for developing and maintaining a healthier diet and are the basis for all Federal nutrition information and education programs for health Americans. Some of the publications available include:
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans (free, also in
Spanish)
Dietary Guidelines and Your Diet ($4.50)
Preparing Foods and Planning Menus Using the Dietary Guidelines ($2.50)
Making Bag Lunches, Snacks, and Desserts Using the Dietary Guidelines ($2.50)
Shopping for Food and Making Meals in Minutes Using the Dietary Guidelines
($3)
Eating Better When Eating Out Using the Dietary Guidelines ($1.50)
Calories and Weight: The USDA Pocket Guide ($1.75)
Nutritive Value of Foods ($3.75)
Your Money's Worth in Foods ($2.25)
The Sodium Content of Your Food ($2.25)
Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Your Food Dollars Count ($2.50)
Cooking for People with Food Allergies ($1.50)
Good Sources of Nutrients ($5)
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutritionally-Related Chronic Diseases
Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center
BARC-East, Building 308
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 344-2157
This center conducts research on nutrient composition and nutritional qualities of food; performs studies on energy metabolism and nutritional requirements; and develops dietary strategies that can delay the onset of nutritionally-related chronic diseases.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutrition Education
Food and Nutrition Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5719
Nutrition Education Printed Materials and Audiovisuals: Grades Preschool through 6, and Nutrition Education Printed Materials and Audiovisuals: Grades 7-12 both provide annotated listing of audiovisual and printed nutrition education materials for children. Topics include general nutrition, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy nutrition guidelines, nutrition education programs, and fitness decisions. Nutrition Education Resource Guide: An Annotated Bibliography of Educational Materials for the WIC and CSF Programs focuses on client education materials within the subject areas of nutrition for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and nutrition for children from infancy through preschool. Adult/Patient Nutrition Education Materials in an annotated bibliography contains 130 citations on nutrition education materials for adults on a variety of topics including weight control, anorexia/bulimia, diabetes, heart disease, oral health and food quackery. Sources of Free or Low-cost Food and Nutrition Materials is a list of organizations that provide free or low-cost food and nutrition materials for consumers.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutrition Labels and U.S. RDA
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A short fact sheet titled Nutrition Labels and U.S. RDA explains the evolution of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) and the intention of nutritional labeling information.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutrition Needs of Mothers and Infants
Children's Nutrition Research Center
at Baylor College of Medicine
1100 Bates St.
Houston, TX 77030 (713) 798-7000
This center focuses on determining the unique nutrient needs of pregnant and lactating women, and of children from conception through early years of development.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutrition: Technical Assistance
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NW
Room 1113C
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5080
Through its divisions--chronic disease control, community intervention, health education, nutrition, and reproductive health--this center offers technical assistance and expertise in these categories, as well as in health promotion and health education. Primary recipients of technical assistance are official state and local health agencies, schools, and health care delivery settings. The Center maintains a database of health education programs and methods in schools and rural and urban communities, which is part of the Combined Health Information Database (CHID).
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Nutri-Topics
Food and Nutrition Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5719
Nutri-Topics are free brief reading lists designed to help locate information or resources on a given topic. They are available as separate lists of resources appropriate for one or more user levels: consumer, educator, and health professional. Included are print materials and lists of contacts for further information. Topics include:
Adolescent Pregnancy and Nutrition
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Children's Literature on Food and Nutrition
Diet and Cancer
Food Allergy, Intolerance, and Sensitivity
Food Safety: Ready-Prepared Foods
Food Safety, Teacher's Guide
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease
Nutrition and Diabetes
Nutrition and the Elderly
Nutrition and the Handicapped
Nutrition, Learning and Behavior
Sensible Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Vegetarian Nutrition
Weight Control
Quick Biographies are lists of current references on a given topic. The topics covered include:
Adult/Patient Nutrition Education Materials
Childhood Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
Cultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition
Fish Oil: Role of Omega-3s in Health and Nutrition
Food Service: Printed Materials and Audiovisuals
Infant Nutrition
Nutrient Composition of Selected Grains as Food
Nutrition and AIDS
Nutrition and the Elderly
Nutrition Education Materials and Audiovisuals: Grades Preschool-6
Nutrition Education Printed Materials and Audiovisuals: Grades 7-12
Pesticide Residues in Food
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Obesity and Energy Metabolism
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
Single copies are available free of a 23-page booklet titled Obesity and Energy Metabolism (No. 86-1805) which explains the relationship between too much food and too little exercise. A videotape based on this publication is available and can be purchased or available on a free loan basis.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Older Adults and Nutrition
Human Nutrition Research Center on
Aging at Tufts University
711 Washington, St.
Boston, MA 02111 (617) 556-3330
This center researches the special nutritional needs of persons as they age, with a view toward enhancing the quality of later life through improved nutrition and health.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Organic and Natural Foods
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A short pamphlet titled The Confusing World of Health Foods (No. 84-2108) provides general information about foods sold as health foods and about such terms as "organic". The Consumer's Guide to Food Labels (No. 85-2083) translates the nutrition information which appears on food labels.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Pesticide Residues
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW
Washington DC 20460 (202) 557-7090
EPA administers two Congressionally mandated statutes to control the more than 45,000 pesticide products registered for use in the United States. The EPA monitors the distribution and use of these pesticides, issuing civil or criminal penalties for violations. EPA also sets tolerances or maximum legal limits for pesticide residues on food commodities and feed grains to prevent consumer exposure to unsafe pesticide levels.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
Contact your local USDA Extension Service agent
Many farmers allow consumers to pick produce directly from their fields at substantial savings.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Saccharin, Cyclamate and Aspartame
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The FDA offers information on food additives including free pamphlets such as Sweetness Minus Calories = Controversy (No. 85-2205) which gives the legal and scientific histories of these sugar substitutes and other sweeteners.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Salt and Low-Sodium Diets
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Free pamphlets about consumption of salt in one's daily diet are available including A Word About Low-Sodium Diets (No. 87-2179) which suggests ways consumers can lower sodium intake and lists foods that are naturally low in sodium. A slide set titled "Good Sense About Sodium" which is also available in Spanish, is obtainable through Consumer Affairs Officers in FDA district offices.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Vitamins and Recommended Dietary Allowances
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Single copies are available free of the government's recommended dietary allowances in a pamphlet titled Some Facts and Myths of Vitamins ( No. 82-2164).
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
* Worksite Nutrition Programs
ODPHP Health Information Center
PO Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167 in MD
A 58-page program for implementing nutrition programs in the workplace and describes what resources employers need to conduct such a health initiative. Worksite Nutrition: A Decision Maker's Guide (No. U-0010) can be purchased for $2.
Food Facts, Nutrition, and Diets
Contraception and Pregnancy
Several government-sponsored clearinghouses listed below, such as the National Center for Maternal and Child Health and the Family Life Information Exchange, offer materials published by both federal and state health agencies as well as private organizations such as the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. These information centers work in close coordination with many government and private groups and research hubs so they are in a position to refer callers to experts and organizations who can answer questions and concerns.
questions and concerns.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Adolescent Fathers
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
Recent public policy efforts have been directed toward increasing paternal responsibility among young unwed fathers. This publication sought to determine what services were currently available to adolescent fathers. This free 140 page directory is broken down into programs offered in each state, and described services provided, funding, population, and outreach.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Adolescent Pregnancy
National Clearinghouse on Maternal and Child Health
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This Clearinghouse has free publications focusing on adolescent pregnancy concerns. Some of the titles include: Adolescent Pregnancy - Resource Guide, Health Foods, Healthy Baby, Nutrition Management of the Pregnant Adolescent, Pregnancy and Childbearing Among Homeless Adolescents: Report of a Workshop, and Adolescent Fathers: Directory of Services.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Adolescent Pregnancy Programs
Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 736E
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-7473
This office promotes adoption as an alternative to early parenting and focuses on teenagers under 18 years of age. Pregnancy prevention strategies and information resources are coordinated by this office.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Adoption: Decision and Resources
Family Life Information Exchange
P.O. Box 30146
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 585-6636
This clearinghouse offers numerous resources on the issue of putting up a child for adoption, including such free publications as The Adoption Option: A Guidebook for Pregnancy Counselors (No FP-10000).
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Birth Control and Sterilization Posters
Family Life Information Exchange
P.O. Box 30146
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 585-6636
This clearinghouse offers single free copies of several posters including "Spacing Pregnancy Means" (FP-100068) and "Sterilization is Permanent" (FP-100059).
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Contraception and Pregnancy
* Birth Control Methods
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NIH, Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development distributes pamphlets and reports on the various methods of contraception, as well as medical updates on the risks and/or effectiveness of new forms of birth control. The 19-page booklet, Facts About Oral Contraceptives, is available free.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Research
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Division
National Center For Environmental Health and Injury Control
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-4706
Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S., accounting for more than 20% of the infant deaths each year. This division conducts surveillance on birth defects and developmental disabilities, and assists states with programs to prevent both. They examine data to identify new risk factors for birth defects and developmental disabilities. They are now beginning to focus on three specific disease areas: spina bifida, fetal alcohol syndrome, and mild mental retardation, because research suggests that these diseases can be prevented. An annual program summary, and a bibliography of the division research reports are available.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding Information
National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This Clearinghouse has several free publications dealing with breast feeding, including:
Art and Science of Breastfeeding Manual
Breastfeeding Catalog of Products - include a listing of videotapes, posters, brochures, journal articles, data bases, curricula and training aids.
Nutrition during Lactation
Surgeon General's Workshop on Breastfeeding and Human Lactation - covers the physiology of breastfeeding, the unique values of human milk, current trends, and cultural factors relating to breastfeeding.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Cesarean Childbirth
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NIH, Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
This institute can provide data and medical information about this health issue. A 13-page booklet, Facts About Cesarean Childbirth (No. 431P), discusses cesarean delivery, types of incisions, current thinking about repeat cesarean, and the pros and cons of this method of birth.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Child Health Info for Prospective and New Parents
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8400
The Center responds to information requests from prospective and new parents, consumers, as well as professionals. This clearinghouse provides technical assistance, and develops educational and reference materials. The NCEMCH Resource Center contains professional literature, patient education materials, curricula, audiovisuals, and information about organizations and programs. Major content areas include pregnancy, child and adolescent health, and human genetics.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Child Safety: CPR, Infant and Child Car Seats
National Health Information Center
P. O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (in MD)
Child Safety Resource Guide describes currently available publications that offer information for individuals responsible for the care and safety of young people. It is designed for educators looking for materials to support program activities, as well as for the general public. The materials listed focus on injury prevention and give tips and suggestions on protecting children against potential hazards in the home, in cars, on bicycles, and in the water. A short list of coloring and activities books is included, as well as sources of information on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Cigarettes and the Unborn
Office on Smoking and Health
Mail Stop K-50
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
This Office can provide you with information on smoking as it effects pregnancy and newborns. Some of the free pamphlets available include Is Your Baby Smoking? which explains the dangers of passive smoke on the baby; and "Baby In The House" Stickers which remind pregnant women that when they smoke, they smoke for two.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Condoms and Effectiveness of other Contraception
Contraception Evaluation Branch
EPN 607, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4924
The Contraception Evaluation Branch designs and supports a program of studies to clarify the safety and effectiveness of fertility control. They also provide on-going surveillance of the effectiveness of fertility regulating products and surgical procedures. A major emphasis now is to demonstrate the degree to which barrier contraceptives reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Staff can refer you to researchers examining a particular birth control method, with most of their research being published in journals.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Comparing Contraceptives
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
This agency publishes Comparing Contraceptives (No. 85-1123), which discusses the possible side effects and effectiveness of nine different types of birth control and also contains a chart.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Diabetes and Pregnancy
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
Understanding Gestational Diabetes: A Practical Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy addresses questions about diet, exercise, measurement of blood sugar levels, and general medical and obstetric care of women with gestational diabetes. It answers such questions as: Will my baby have diabetes?, What can I do to control gestational diabetes?, and Will I have diabetes in the future? This is a free booklet.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Down's Syndrome Information
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NIH, Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
Facts About Down's Syndrome and Facts About Down's Syndrome for Women Over 35 (No. 82-536), discuss genetic counseling, and the outlook for a child born with Down's syndrome. This institute can provide more technical and statistical information about this birth defect.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Drinking When Pregnant
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
The Clearinghouse has several free publications dealing with drinking and drug use during pregnancy. Some of the titles include:
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs May Harm the Unborn - presents the most recent finding of basic research and clinical studies (PH291).
Drug Abuse and Pregnancy - provides an overview of the scope of the problem and effects of maternal drug use on the mother, fetus, and infant (CAP33).
How To Take Care of Your Baby Before Birth - a low-literacy brochure aimed at pregnant women that describes what they should and should not do during their pregnancy, emphasizing a no use of alcohol and other drugs message (PH239, also in Spanish).
An Inner Voice Tells You Not to Drink or Use Other Drugs - poster depicts an artistic rendition of a pregnant American Indian Woman (AV161).
Prenatal Drug Exposure: Kinetics and Dynamics - NIDA Research Monograph 60 - presents research studies on the effects of maternal use of dugs on the fetus (M60).
Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Postpartum Women and Their Infants - Resource Guide targets pregnant and postpartum women, women between the ages of 15-44, counselors, health care providers, and prevention program planners. It provides a high-demand, comprehensive resource for information concerning alcohol and other drug prevention among pregnant and postpartum women and their infants (MS420).
Women and Alcohol - discussion of women and alcohol (RPO716).
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Drugs (Legal and Illegal) and Pregnancy
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Single copies are available free of Drugs and Pregnancy, (No. 80-3083), which explains how medications, drugs, alcohol and tobacco are shared with the unborn baby. Other related hazards to the fetus are also discussed.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Eating for Two
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A free booklet, All About Eating for Two (No. 84-2183), discusses how pregnancy and breastfeeding affect a woman's nutritional needs.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Environmental Exposures and Pregnancy
National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
Once thought to be a filter of harmful agents, the placenta is now known to be capable of transferring not only nutrients but harmful chemicals to the developing fetus. Resource Guide - Environmental Exposures and Pregnancy is a booklet which includes an annotated list of current publications and journal articles, a list of organizations that can provide additional information, and a list of teratogen information services. Federal and state government maternal and child health agencies may also be able to provide further assistance.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Family Planning Promotion
Family Life Information Exchange
P.O. Box 30146
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 585-6636
The Family Life Information Exchange has information on family planning, adolescent pregnancy, and adoption. The have brochures and pamphlets, as well as catalogs containing family planning publications. A free newsletter on health education and family planning is also available. A free publications list is available which includes:
Information for Men---Your Sterilization Operation
Information for Women---Your Sterilization Operation
Program Guidelines for Project Grants for FP Services
The Adoption Option, Guidebook for Pregnancy Counselors
Many Teens are Saying "NO"
OAPP Funded Curricula
Trends in Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing
AFL Research Projects Summary
FP Grantees, Delegates, and Clinics 1991/1992 Directory
Title X National Family Planning Program Fact Sheet
Recommendations for Prevention of HIV in Health Care Settings
PHS Guidelines for Counseling and Testing to Prevent HIV and AIDS
Teenage Pregnancy and Fertility in the US
OPA Program Instructions: AIDS Education in Title X
BCRR Manual
Family and Adolescent Pregnancy
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in the United States
Adolescent Abstinence: A Guide for FP Professionals
Your Contraceptive Choices: For Now, For Later
Improving the Quality of Clinician Pap Smear
AFL Demonstration Projects: Program and Evaluation Summaries
OPA Program Instructions: Norplant Education in Title X
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Federal Resource Directory
National Maternal and Child Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This free resource directory includes a description of more than 500 publications and audiovisual materials related to maternal and child health, an annotated listing of over 80 federal agencies and information centers, and a directory of federal, regional, and state maternal and child health programs.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Fetal and Newborn Development and Child Health
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-3454
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHHD) conducts and supports research on the reproductive, developmental, and behavioral process that determine the health of children, adults, families, and populations. Research for mothers, children, and families is designed to advance knowledge of fetal development, pregnancy, and birth; to identify the prerequisites of optional growth through infancy to adulthood; and to contribute to the prevention and treatment of mental retardation.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Genetics
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This Clearinghouse has an extensive list of free publications dealing with genetics. Some of the titles include: Genetics: Abstract of Active Projects FY 1991, Genetics Support Groups, Human Genetics - Resource Guide, and Resources for Clergy in Human Genetic Problems.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Genetics Research
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4A52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
NIGMS supports research and research training in the basic biomedical sciences that form the foundation needed to make advances in the understanding of disease. Research focuses on the cellular basis of disease, genetics, pharmacological sciences, physiology and biomedical engineering. For instance, they look at how DNA is replicated or how drugs are metabolized in your body. They have brochures and reports for the general public and professionals on such topics as medicines and genetic diseases.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Gynecological Health
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
In its series, "Healthfinder", the center publishes Women's Health which lists many organizations that provide information on a broad range of topics including gynecological, mitral valve prolapse, osteoporosis. This 6-page reference illustrates the array of organizations which offer expertise and information.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
Office of Public Affairs
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1443
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2086
The Health Resources and Services Administration offers a free catalog, Current Publications, which lists all the publications, films, and videos produced by HRSA's three bureaus: Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development and Bureau of Health Professions.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies - A Compendium of Program Ideas for Servicing Low-Income Women provides useful suggestions to health care providers who work with low income populations, and suggests program planning and policy directions for State and national organizations concerned with maternal and infant health.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Immunizations
Immunization Division
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Tullie Circle
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-1830
This Office responds to inquiries and provides information and publications regarding immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases of young children. They can provide you with reports of the recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, as well as informational pamphlets on the various vaccines all of our children should receive.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Infants at Risk
National Center for Clinical Infant Programs
P.O. Box 25494 (800) 544-0155
Richmond, VA 23260 (703) 528-4300
The Center supports professional initiatives in infant health, mental health and development. Project Zero to Three, funded by the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development, focuses on infants who are disabled or at risk. Publications are available on clinical issues targeted at disciplines concerned with infants, toddlers, and their families.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Infant Care
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Infant Care has been updated and rewritten especially for today's new parents. It presents the latest information on caring for a new baby from birth through the first year. Special attention is given to the all-important first few weeks of life, including advice on feeding and bathing a newborn and the minor illnesses and injuries that are common to infants. Topics covered include: before your baby arrives, caring for your baby, understanding baby's growth and development, your baby's health, keeping baby safe, emergencies and first aid, and changes you and your family face (S/N 017-091-00241-0, $4).
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Infertility and Population Research
Reproductive Sciences Branch
Center for Population Research
6130 Executive Blvd., Room 603
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6515
The Reproductive Sciences Branch supports basic research in reproductive sciences, such as the alleviation of human infertility, curing human reproductive diseases and disorders, development of healthy embryos, and the discovery of safe methods of contraception. Institutional Programs in Reproductive Sciences Research awards grants to leading institutions in the U.S. to help them to establish Program Projects and Research Centers to support research on reproductive sciences. They also support postdoctoral fellowships, institutional training grants, and other awards to facilitate the development and maintenance of reproductive sciences research programs. This Branch also organizes workshops and symposiums in the U.S. and abroad on various topics in the reproductive sciences.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Infertility and Treatments
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Single copies are available free of the two-page pamphlet, Infertility and How It's Treated (No. 83-3136).
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This clearinghouse is a centralized source of materials and information in the areas of human genetics and maternal and child health. The clearinghouse responds to inquiries, distributes publications, bibliographies, and referral lists, which are compiled on an in-house, online database for related materials.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Norplant
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
HFD-8
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 295-8012
This Center can provide you with free reports and information regarding the new contraception called Norplant. Reports include information on patient labeling, prescribing, usage, warnings, and FDA statements regarding Norplant. The Contraceptive Development Branch of the Center for Population Research is beginning to conduct research regarding who chooses to use Norplant, and who chooses to discontinue it. They can be contacted at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892; (301) 496-1661.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Nutrition During Pregnancy
National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
Nutrition During Pregnancy: Weight Gain, Nutrient Supplements summarizes the nutritional recommendations during pregnancy.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Nutrition in Early Childhood
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This Clearinghouse has two free publications concerned with childhood nutrition. Nutritional Disorders of Children: Prevention, Screening, and Follow-up, and Nutrition Resources for Early Childhood - Resource Guide, which is an annotated list of current nutrition education publication for children ages 1-5 years, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Pediatric and Maternal AIDS
Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS Branch
Center for Research for Mothers and Children
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7339
This new Branch conducts research on AIDS and AIDS related viruses in pregnant women, mothers, infants, children, adolescents and the family unit as a whole and works towards providing a more precise understanding of the modes of transmission. This Branch strives to address areas which are unique to the maternal-child dyad, to the at-risk and infected adolescent, and to groups traditionally of special concern to pediatricians (hemophiliac children). A report to Council is available describing research efforts and goals. This office can provide you with current research, refer you to experts or provide you with information regarding clinical trials.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Population Research: Fertility, Contraception
Center for Population Research
Executive Plaza North, Room 604
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1101
The Center for Population Research, as part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, is responsible for the extramural effort in population research. It funds research through grants and contracts for studies on fertility, contraception, and population structure and change. The Inter- agency Committee on Population Research, a committee of Federal Agencies, facilitates the exchange of information on population research, which includes producing two free publications: The Inventory and Analysis of Federal Population Research which lists all the federally supported population research projects; and The Inventory of Private Agency Population Research which lists research projects by private organizations. CPR also advances international cooperation in population research and collaborates with the World Health Organization regarding the development of safe methods of contraception.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Pregnancy and Childbirth Health Resources
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 in MD
In its series, "Healthfinder", the center publishes Women's Health which lists many organizations that provide information on a broad range of topics including pregnancy and childbirth. This 6-page reference illustrates the array of organizations which offer expertise and information.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Pregnancy and Infancy Resources
Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Room 643, EPN Building
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5575
Information on pregnancy, birth, and infant development and disorders is available through the Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch. They have brochures, pamphlets, reports, and information on current research. The research in this branch focuses on high-risk pregnancies, fetal pathophysiology, premature birth and labor, disorders of the newborn, sudden infant death syndrome, and AIDS. A report to Council is available which describes the research conducted.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Pregnancy Basics
National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 2A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
Pregnancy Basics: What you need to know and do to have a good healthy baby is a free booklet which examines weight gain, vitamins, nutrition, exercise, smoking, drinking, drugs, and X-rays.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Pregnancy-Related Deaths Investigation
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd, NE
Bldg 3, Room 117
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5188
The National Maternal Mortality Surveillance System is maintained as an avenue for reporting pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. All reported deaths are investigated, and a liaison has been established with local and national organizations of obstetricians and gynecologists to improve obstetric practices.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Premature Birth
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
This institute has much information about premature labor and birth including two free booklets: Little Babies Born Too Soon, Born Too Small (No. 77-1079) and Facts About Premature Birth.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Prenatal Care
National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health
38th and R Sts. NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
The Clearinghouse has an extensive list of free publications dealing with prenatal care, including:
Advances in the Prevention of Low Birthweight: An International Symposium
Caring for Our Future: The Content of Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care - Resource Guide
Prevention of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn due to RH
Isoimmunization
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Contraception and Pregnancy
* Prenatal Care: Government's Bestseller
National Clearinghouse for Maternal and Child Health
38th and R St., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This clearinghouse makes available free single copies of Prenatal Care (Pub. No. H50), the federal government's popular 98-page "Dr. Spock" which provides basic information to pregnant women on caring for herself and her unborn baby. This booklet (No. 186P) is also available for $2.50 from the Consumer Information Center, Dept. Z, Pueblo, CO 81009. The Spanish version, Cuidado Prenatal (Stock No. 017-091-00209-6) is available for $4.50 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Prenatal Care: Technical Assistance
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NW
Room 1113C
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5086
This CDC center offers technical assistance and expertise on reproductive health as well as in health promotion and health education. Primary recipients of technical assistance are official state and local health agencies, schools, and health care delivery settings. The Center maintains a database of health education programs and methods in schools and rural and urban communities, which is part of the Combined Health Information Database (CHID).
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants
National Clearinghouse on Maternal and Child Health
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
Each year in the United States, nearly seven percent of all babies are born weighing less than five and one-half pounds. Preterm and Low Birthweight Infants - Resource Guide includes an annotated listing of selected educational materials and a list of genetic services providers and voluntary and professional organizations, which may be able to provide additional information. Federal and state government maternal and child health agencies may also be able to provide further information.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Sonograms and Its Effects on Pregnancy
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Office of Research Reporting
Building 31, Room 2A-32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
This office distributes a 1984 NICHHD conference report entitled, Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging in Pregnancy, which discusses the biophysics and bioeffects of sonograms, clinical applications, epidemiological studies, and the psychological, legal, and ethical dimensions of ultrasound imaging. A brief pamphlet, The Unknowns of Ultrasound (No. 83-8201) is also available free.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Sterilization Operations
Family Life Information Exchange
P.O. Box 30146
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 585-6636
Information for Men-Your Sterilization Operation (FP-100014) is available in English and Spanish and includes 3-part consent form used for all federally funded vasectomies. Information for Women-Your Sterilization Operation (No 10015) provides information on tubal ligation and other methods of birth control. It is also available in Spanish.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
This clearinghouse was established to provide information and educational materials on SIDS, apnea, and other related issues. The staff responds to information requests from professionals, families with SIDS-related deaths, and the general public by sending written materials and making referrals. The clearinghouse maintains a library of reference materials and mailing lists of state programs, groups, and individuals concerned with SIDS. Their many publications include bibliographies on SIDS and self-help support groups, a publications catalogue, and a newsletter. The free publications include:
Crib Death - explains SIDS in easy to read booklet form.
Directory of State Title V Maternal and Child Health Directors and SIDS Program Coordinators - lists MCH directors and SIDS coordinators by state; Federal and Federally supported programs; and private SIDS and SIDS-related programs.
Examination of the SIDS Infant: Investigative and Autopsy Protocols - reports the results of a 1975 national conference.
Fact Sheet: Facts about Apnea and Other Apparent Life-Threatening Events.
Fact Sheet: Grief of Children - discusses some of the common expressions of children's grief and offers way in which adults can help during the grieving process.
Fact Sheet: Parents and The Grieving Process - defines grief, presents common reactions and emotions expressed by people who are bereaved, and highlights the process by which resolution and recovery may be achieved.
Fact Sheet: SIDS Information for the EMT - provides suggestions for first response of EMTs and others at the time of sudden infant death.
Fact Sheet: What Is SIDS? - provides basic facts about SIDS and discusses reactions of the surviving family members and ways they can be helped.
FDA Safety Alert: Important Tips for Apnea Monitor Users - lists important tips to help parents and caregivers understand the limitations of infant apnea monitors and offers guidelines for their proper use.
A Guide to Resources in Perinatal Bereavement - offers selected resources for professionals working with parents who have lost a child.
Infantile Apnea and Home Monitoring-Consensus Statement - Statement form the October 1986 National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Infantile Apnea and Home Monitoring.
Information Exchange - Quarterly newsletter of SIDS Clearinghouse.
Joint Hearing on SIDS Before the Committees on Post Office and Civil Service, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 99th Congress - Testimony to bring the issue of SIDS into the public domain, to generate support for educating the public and professionals about SIDS, and to encourage further research.
Los Hechos Sobre El Sindrome De La Muerte Infantil Repentina - Spanish translation of a basic brochure containing information about SIDS.
Muerte En La Cuna - Spanish translation of Crib Death.
Nosology Guideline - supplement to the medical examiner's cause-of-death coding manual describing death certificate coding information for SIDS.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other Infant Losses Among Adolescent Parents: An Annotated Bibliography and Resource Guide - presents an overview of adolescent bereavement, abstract of articles, and resources for adolescents.
Sudden Unexplained Infant Death 1970-1975: An Evolution of Understanding - examines changes in understanding of sudden, unexpected, and unexplained infant death.
Talking to Children About Death - booklet helps prepare parents and other adults to talk to children about death.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Grants
Adolescent Pregnancy Programs
PHS, Room 736E
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-7473
This office awards grants to private and public non-profit organizations to establish and operate voluntary family planning services. The Adolescent Family Life Program supports research projects and innovative family-centered, community-based demonstration projects to provide either care or prevention services for adolescents and their families.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Toxoplasmosis and Birth Defects
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
NIH, Building 31, Room 7A-32
9000 Rockville Pike,
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
A five-page booklet, Toxoplasmosis, (Pub. No. 83-308) discusses the hazards to the fetus of the toxoplasma parasites and suggests precautions to prevent the disease. Single copy available free from the institute.
Contraception and Pregnancy
* Workplace Hazards: Fetal Development and Pregnancy
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (800) 356-4674
NIOSH is responsible for conducting research to make the nation's workplaces healthier and safer by responding to urgent requests for assistance from employers, employees, and their representatives where imminent hazards are suspected. They conduct inspections, laboratory and epidemiologic research, publish their findings, and make recommendations for improved working conditions to regulatory agencies. NIOSH trains occupational health and safety workers and communicates research results to those concerned.
Contraception and Pregnancy
Stress, Mental Illness, and Fami
The National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health is a useful starting place for discovering other information resources. Local and state chapters of the National Mental Health Association provide assistance to the mentally ill and their families, and provide help to school systems and local governments. Many county and state governments offer counseling and other services.
nts offer counseling and other services.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Adolescent Violence and Death
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
Springfield, VA 22161
Focal Points provides information on violence as a public health problem, particularly in the area of reducing the deaths of those in the 15-24 age group. Stress reduction and other programs that prevent violence are described. This publication (Order No.PB84-158385) is available for $7.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Anger and Aggression
Public Inquiries Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane Room 15C-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513
This Institute publishes several free pamphlets including Plain Talk About Adolescence.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Biofeedback and Stress Reduction
Public Inquiries Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane Room 15C-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513
Plain Talk About Handling Stress discusses the stages of physical and mental stress, describes the symptoms and offers suggestions for stress reduction. This is available free from the Institute, as is Plain Talk About the Art of Relaxation.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Charla Franca: Como Tratar Al Nino Enojado
Public Inquiries Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane Room 15C-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513
The Spanish version of Plain Talk About Dealing With The Angry Child (Pub No. 81-78 SP) is available free. The Institute publishes other pamphlets in Spanish.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Cheap Mental Health Publications
R. Woods
Consumer Information Center-2A
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, CO 81002
The Consumer Information Catalog is a catalog of free and low-cost federal publications of consumer interest. A new catalog is published each quarter, and is available free of charge. The publications they have available dealing with mental health include:
A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services (562Y)
Plain Talk About Depression (563Y)
Plain Talk About the Stigma of Mental Illness (565Y)
Plain Talk About Stress (566Y)
Plain Talk About Wife Abuse (567Y)
Schizophrenia: Questions and Answers (568Y)
What to Do When a Friend is Depressed (569Y)
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Abuse Prevention Programs
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (800) FYI-3366
The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) awards grants to states for a variety of programs dealing with child abuse and neglect; conducts research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect; funds demonstration programs to identify the best means of preventing maltreatment and treating troubled families; and funds the development and implementation of training programs. It distributes information through the Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Abuse and Neglect Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (800) FYI-3366
The Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information is a major resource for both professionals and the general public interested in child maltreatment issues. Publications distributed include bibliographies, training materials, and research reviews. The clearinghouse maintains a database (Dialogue File 64) from which they can retrieve information on specific topics. Contact this office for a free listing of their publications and other resources.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Abuse Resources for Professionals
National Child Abuse and Neglect
Clinical Resource Center
1205 Oneida St.
Denver, CO 80220 (303) 321-3963
This center focuses on clinical issues by providing training and consultation on a fee-for-service basis and through networking of streamlining resources and referrals. Program and case consultation is provided at the Center or by phone (they have a WATS line) for a fee. An annual symposium and a scholars-in- residence program provides professionals and lay persons the opportunity to observe and participate in the Center's activities, which include workshops, seminars, and professional education. The Center's resource library offers audiovisual rentals and a free publications catalog.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Abuse Signs and Symptoms
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (800) FYI-3366
Child Abuse and Neglect: An Informed Approach To A Shared Concern is a free pamphlet providing information about detecting child abuse and how to obtain help.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Adoption, Foster Care and Welfare
Children's Bureau
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families
Office of Human Development Services
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-0656
The Children's Bureau funds a range of state-run programs combatting child abuse and neglect, strengthening foster care and adoption services, and supporting other child welfare services.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Children of Alcoholic Families
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol Information
PO Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
A Growing Concern: How to Provide Services for Children of Alcoholic Families discusses issues and strategies for providing help to youngsters from homes with alcoholism. This 52-page booklet (Order No. PH196) is geared more to professionals and caregivers and is free.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Sexual Abuse Info Center
National Resource Center on Child Sexual Abuse
Information Service
106 Lincoln St. (205) 533-KIDS
Huntsville, AL 35801 (800) KIDS-0006
The NRCCSA is an information, training, and technical assistance center designed for all professionals working in the field of child sexual abuse. They provide an array of services to help professionals better to investigate and manage child sexual victimization cases. The Information Service handles requests for information, and for a quarterly publication, Roundtable, which offers information, updates, and new developments on child abuse. This office also sponsors comprehensive training with national experts and leading professionals. Some of the publications available include:
National Directory of Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs - annotated listing of treatment programs ($25).
Think Tank Reports ($12 each)
Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Child Custody and Visitation Situations
Child Protective Services: A System in Crisis
A Judicial Response to Child Sexual Abuse
Enhancing Child Sexual Abuse Services to Minority Cultures
Investigation of Ritualistic Abuse Allegations
Sibling Incest
Professionals and Volunteers with a History of Abuse
Traditional Native American Healing and Child Sexual Abuse
A Coordinated Community Approach to Child Sexual Abuse: Assessing a
Model
Building Blocks - history of National Children's Advocacy Center and explanation of current procedures ($12).
Best Practices: A Guidebook to Establishing a Children's Advocacy Center Program - designed to provide technical assistance ($50).
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Child Victimization and Exploitation
Paul and Lisa, Inc.
P.O. Box 348
Westbrook, CT 06498
Child victimization and exploitation are staggering problems in the United States. Paul and Lisa, Inc., is working to eliminate child prostitution, child pornography, exploitation, and abuse. The program has five components: intervention/ education, streetwork outreach, counseling/referral, rehabilitation, and reunification of children with their families or alternate placements, if necessary. This is funded in part by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the U.S. Department of Justice, (202) 307-5914.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Community Mental Health Help
Consumer Information Center
Dept. Z
Pueblo, CO 81009
A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services describes the services available from community mental health centers, details different kinds of therapy and mental health professionals, and provides a list of warning signals and tells what to do in a crisis situation. This 21-page booklet is available free.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Crisis Counseling Grants and Materials
Emergency Services Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11C25
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4735
The Emergency Services Branch oversees three programs: 1) The Emergency Research Program studies the psychosocial response to mass emergencies; 2) The Crisis Counseling Program administers crisis counseling grants to states in which there has been a Presidentially-declared disaster; 3) The Emergency Preparedness Program plans for alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health disaster-related services nationwide. The program provides technical assistance and public education materials to states and local agencies in times of emergencies, and has three publications designed for non-mental health emergency workers (police, fire, emergency medical personnel) which focus on mental health issues. The following free publications are available:
Crisis Intervention Programs for Disaster Victims in Smaller Communities
Disaster Work and Mental Health: Prevention and Control of Stress Among
Workers
Field Manual for Human Service Workers in Major Disasters
Human Problems in Major Disasters: A Training Curriculum for Emergency
Medical Personnel
Innovations in Mental Health Services to Disaster Victims
Manual for Child Health Workers in Major Disasters
Prevention and Control of Stress Among Emergency Workers: A Pamphlet for
Team Managers
Prevention and Control of Stress Among Emergency Workers: A Pamphlet for
Workers
Role Stressors and Supports for Emergency Workers
Training Manual for Human Service Workers in Major Disasters
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Death and Grieving
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
The Grief of Children discusses some of the ways that children express grief and that adults can help. Two other short pamphlets available free are Parents and the Grieving Process and Talking to Children About Death.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Depression: Diagnosis and Treatments
National Institute of Mental Health
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH conducts research on depression and other mental disorders, distributes information, conducts demonstration programs for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the mentally ill. A major media campaign on depression, called Project D/ART (Depression/Awareness, Recognition, Treatment), is being developed by NIMH in collaboration with other organizations to provide information on symptoms, causes, and treatments of various depressive disorders. Many publications and reports are available on various topics for professionals and the general public. Some of the publications available include:
Affective Disorders: Recent Research and Related Developments
Beating Depression: New Treatments Bring Success
Bipolar Disorder: Manic-Depressive Illness
D/ART Fact Sheet
Depression: It's a Disease and It Can Be Treated
Depressive Illnesses: Treatments Bring New Hope
Helpful Facts About Depressive Disorders
Helping the Depressed Person Get Treatment
If You're Over 65 and Feeling Depressed...Treatment Brings New Hope
Let's Talk About Depression
Plain Talk About Depression
What to do When A Friend is Depressed: A Guide for Teenagers
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Elderly Alcohol Abuse
Information Center
National Institute on Aging
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
Aging and Alcohol Abuse is a one-page information sheet available free from the National Institute on Aging.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Emotional Problems and Self-Help
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
Springfield, VA 22161
Self-help Groups As a Vehicle for Helping Individuals Cope with Emotional Problems discusses the potential for helping emotionally troubled individuals. This publication is available for $6.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Family Adjustment and Crisis
Family Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library Building,Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 344-3719
This Center has information for the public on family adjustment to change and management of stress, as well as family and individual anxieties concerning midlife crisis and the aging process. Publications for professionals include Special Reference Briefs on critical aspects and stages of family life.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Family Violence Treatment
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Treating Family Violence in a Pediatric Hospital: A Program of Training, Research, and Services describes a training program at Children's Hospital in Boston that provides services for the treatment of family violence in a pediatric hospital setting. It is intended for program directors, clinical practitioners, clinical researchers and trainers, and graduate schools of nursing psychiatry, psychology, and social work in connection with training in the area of family violence.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Health Databases
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building, Room 15C-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
This Institute maintains databases which index and abstract documents from the worldwide literature pertaining to mental health. In addition to scientific journals, there are references to audiovisuals, dissertations, government documents and reports. Mental Health Abstracts is available on DIALOG and another commerical vendor, BRS, offers the National Institute of Mental Health database.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Health Directory
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Mental Health Directory 1990 is a comprehensive listing, by State, of outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, Veterans Administration medical centers, residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children, mental health day/night facilities, community mental health centers, and general hospitals with separate psychiatric services (017-024-01419-2, $23).
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Health Publications
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH has a catalogue of free publications available dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. Some of the general publications available include:
A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Useful Information from the NIMH
Plain Talk About Aging
Plain Talk About Handling Stress
Plain Talk About Physical Fitness and Mental Health
Plain Talk About Mutual Help Groups
Plain Talk About the Art of Relaxation
Plain Talk About Wife Abuse
Useful Information on Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Useful Information on Medications for Mental Illness
Useful Information on Paranoia
Useful Information on Sleep Disorders
You Are Not Alone: Facts About Mental Health and Mental Illness
Information Packet on Use of Mental Health Services by Children and Adolescents
National Plan for Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders
Working Bibliography on Behavioral and Emotional Disorders and Assessment
Instruments in Mental Retardation
Caring for People with Severe Mental Disorders: A National Plan of Research to
Improve Services
Subscriptions
ADAMHA News ($6/yr) - Monthly newsletter of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration which provides coverage of events, research findings, budget, legislation, etc.
Psychopharmacology Bulletin ($18/yr) - disseminates research findings, with some issues focusing on the New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit meeting.
Both subscriptions available from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 7834-3238.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Health Videos
National Institute of Mental Health
Technical Services Branch
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 14-105
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4183
NIMH maintains a collection of videotapes, including public service announcements, If you want to order audiovisual materials, include in your order a blank videocassette with enough minutes on it to tape the materials you request.
Just Like You and Me (32 minutes) - features former mental patients who have made transition from hospitalization back to the community through the Transitional Employment Program.
Making the Numbers Work for You (35 minutes) - points out the need for timely, accurate statistical information from each State. Such information assists the Federal Government to compile figures on the needs and opportunities in promoting better mental health.
More Than A Grant (19 minutes) - describes some of the institute's programs and should encourage Historically Black Colleges and Universities faculties and students to explore ways of obtaining support for research projects in the field of mental health.
More Than A Passing Acquaintance (24 minutes) - story of how one community support program meets the challenge in providing services and opportunities for person who have made the transition from hospitalization back into the community.
Windows Into the Brain (19 minutes) - tells the story of three decades of scientific advances in brain imaging techniques.
Public Service Announcements (60 second and 30 second) - developed as part of the Anti-Stigma campaign, these announcements describe why people should not be "labeled" as former mental patients.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Illness and Attitudes
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH has several free publications dealing with the stigma of mental illness and attitudes towards it. Some of the publications include:
Affirmative Action to Employ Mentally Restored People
Eight Questions Employers Ask About Hiring the Mentally Restored
Plain Talk About the Stigma of Mental Illness
The 14 Worst Myths About Recovered Mental Patients
The Mentally Restored and Work: A Successful Partnership
You Are Not Alone: Facts About Mental Health and Mental Illness
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Illness and Medications
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
Medications for Mental Illness: What You Should Know About the Drugs Doctors Prescribe for Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia and Other Mental Disorders is a free booklet designed to help people understand how and why drugs can be used as part of the treatment for mental health problems. It includes questions you should ask your doctor, and provides information on different classes of drugs, and things needing special consideration.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Retardation Services
President's Committee on Mental Retardation
330 Independence Ave., SW
Room 4262, North Building
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0634
The President's Committee on Mental Retardation has information on prevention of biomedical and environmental causes of retardation, and family and community support services. Materials are also available on the legal rights of the mentally retarded and employment programs.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Mental Retardation Research and Clearinghouse
Mental Retardation Research Centers
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Executive Plaza North, Room 631
6130 Executive Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20897 (301) 496-1383
The Mental Retardation Research Centers are designed to further the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental retardation. They are a combination of organized research and medical service programs, bringing the mentally retarded in contact with medical and behavioral specialists. The Centers offer programs to train medical students and postdoctoral fellows. Contact this office for a list of the Centers and information on current research.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Physical Fitness and Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
Plain Talk About Physical Fitness and Mental Health presents ideas about exercise and its connection to mental stability, particularly for special groups of people. Single copies of this brief brochure (Order No. 84-1364) is available free.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Runaway Hotline for Parents and Youngsters
(800) 621-4000
The National Runaway Hotline provides information and resources to parents and runaways. It will deliver messages to parents from their children and offer advice to runaways regarding places to go for help. The Hotline operates 24 hours a day, and all information is confidential.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelters
Division of Runaway Youth Programs
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 245-0102
The Division of Runaway Youth Programs provides federal grants to states, communities, and public and private organizations to establish and operate runaway and homeless youth shelters. This year's budget is for $26 million. An annual report is available which lists all the grantees.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH supports research on the causes and new treatments of schizophrenia. They have produced several free publications dealing with schizophrenia, including:
A National Plan for Schizophrenia Research: Panel Recommendations
A National Plan for Schizophrenia Research: Report of the National Advisory
Mental Health Council
Schizophrenia: Questions and Answers
Special Report: Schizophrenia 1987
Schizophrenia Bulletin (four issues, $19/yr) - publishes articles on all facets of schizophrenia research and treatment (available from: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238).
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Schizophrenia Research
Schizophrenia Research Branch
Division of Clinical Research
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building, Room 10C-16
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4707
This research bureau has news of the latest medical research into schizophrenia, however, access to this information is limited to mental health professionals and researchers.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* State Mental Institutions Survey
Surveys and Reports Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Parklawn Building, Room 18C-07
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4707
This office has data on mental health facilities and generates the annual Census of State Mental Health Hospitals, which provides characteristics of patients.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Stress in the Workplace
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Stress Management in Work Settings summarizes and reviews scientific evidence and practical issues relating to worksite stress management. It contains a collection of resources for training materials, products, and equipment (S/N 017-033-00428-5, $9.50).
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Stress Management Publications
Superintendent of Documents
US Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Stress Management in Work Settings summarizes scientific evidence and reviews conceptual and practical issues relating to worksite stress management. (Order No. 017-033-00428-5; $9.50)
An Evaluation Handbook for Health Education Programs in Stress Management (Order No. PB84-171735; $31) gives information on how to examine and evaluate stress management programs.
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
* Wife Beating and Elder Abuse Help Center
Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (703) 385-7565
This clearinghouse has information on spouse and elder abuse. They have brochures and audiovisual materials available, and an in-house database from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence. The publications available include:
Calendar of Conferences on Child Protection and Family Violence Issues ($1)
Child Abuse Prevention, Adoption, and Family Services Act of 1988
Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Audiovisual Catalog ($20)
Family Violence Public Awareness Materials for Adults and Children ($3)
Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Thesaurus ($25)
Classic Literature in Family Violence: Annotated Bibliography ($1)
Databases Containing Family Violence Information: Annotated Bibliography
($1)
State Legislative Solutions to the Problem of Family Violence: Annotated
Bibliography ($1.80)
Family Violence: An Overview
Organizations Concerned with Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Issues
($5.50)
Family Violence Research Instruments With Bibliography ($1.50)
Bibliographies
Abuse of the Elderly ($7)
Adult Protective Services ($1)
Battered Woman Syndrome ($1)
Causes and Definitions ($2.50)
Characteristics of Abusers ($4.50)
Characteristics of Victims ($3)
Child Witnesses of Family Violence ($2)
Conjugal Homicide ($1)
Crisis Intervention ($1)
Curricula/Training Materials ($4.50)
Effects of Family Violence ($5)
Family Violence and the Clergy ($1)
Family Violence Prevention ($3)
Family Violence Research ($7.50)
Government Policy and Legislation ($2.50)
Intervention with Children From Violent Homes ($2.50)
Legal Issues in Family Violence ($7.50)
Marital Rape and Sexual Assault ($1.50)
Medical Aspects of Family Violence ($2.50)
Multidisciplinary Approaches ($1)
Police Procedures for Domestic Calls ($5)
Resources for Assisting Ethnic Populations ($2)
Shelter Programs for Victims ($1.50)
Statistical Studies in Family Violence ($3)
Substance Abuse and Family Violence ($2)
Therapeutic Alternatives for Victims ($3)
Therapy for Batterers ($3)
Stress, Mental Illness, and Family Violence
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
Many of the offices and publications listed here will direct you to numerous non-profit and private organizations which also offer information and expertise. The National Health Information Center, for example, suggests interested individuals contact the American Red Cross for a series of brochures on the Latest Facts About AIDS which are produced jointly with the U.S. Public Health Service. Similarly, the National Cancer Institute will refer callers to such national groups as the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association.
American Heart Association.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Acne and Skin Disease Prevention and Treatment
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4C05
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8188
The NIAMS conducts and supports basic and clinical research concerning the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a large number of diseases, including acne and skin problems. Reports and brochures for professionals and the general public are available, along with an information specialist who can provide in-depth information on a variety of related topics.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Hotline
AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437
(800) 344-7432 (Servicia en Espanol)
(800) 243-7889 (TTY Deaf Access)
For information, pamphlets, and reports about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), call above toll-free number.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS and Criminal Justice Workers
National Institute of Justice Clearinghouse (301) 251-5500
NIJ AIDS Clearinghouse is the only centralized source of information on how AIDS affects criminal justice professionals and their work. Staff specialists with a broad knowledge of AIDS issues are available to answer questions, make referrals, and suggest publications pertaining to AIDS as it relates to the criminal justice system.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS and Dentistry
Dental Disease Prevention Activity
Center for Prevention Services
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 693-3534
Preventing the Transmission of Hepatitis B, AIDS, and Herpes in Dentistry offers 13 pages of advice on preventive measures for dental health care workers to minimize their risk of the transmission of these diseases to themselves, their families, and patients. Single copies are free.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS and Runaways
Research and Program Development Division
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0586
Often runaways resort to supporting themselves through prostitution and selling illegal drugs, which they frequently use as well. Young people who engage in sexual activity with multiple partners and use intravenous drugs place themselves at great risk of contracting AIDS and spreading the disease to others. The Runaways Risk Reduction Project is documenting the obstacles faced by programs serving this population; the project is also identifying the most promising prevention and intervention strategies at each stage of contact with youth: outreach, crisis intervention, intermediate care, transitional living, and aftercare.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Resource Center
(800) 227-8922
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline provides information and referrals for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. They can refer callers to clinics, support groups, and other services, and offer brochures and pamphlets. Their hours are 8 am to 8 pm (Pacific Standard Time).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS and the Workplace
(800) 458-5231
The National AIDS Information Clearinghouse has just established a special resources center for businesses, called Business Response to AIDS Resource Services. They have information on workplace policy, as well as materials kits for employers, CEOs, managers and shop stewards. These kits will contain brochures, fact sheets, labor issues, and other helpful information (the CEOs kits will contain a video). This service can also refer you to resources in your State and locality, as well as nationally. Contact the number listed above for more information on there free services.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Clinical Trials
(800) 874-2572
The AIDS Clinical Trials Information Services puts callers in touch with experienced health specialists who provide information about AIDS clinical trials. These specialists access a database featuring up-to-date, accurate information on AIDS studies currently underway. The Service's health specialists are available to answer questions from individuals infected with HIV and their families, as well as from health professionals. They provide information on the purpose of the study, studies that are open, study locations, eligibility requirements and exclusion criteria, and names and telephone numbers of contact persons. They provide information on what Clinical Trials are, and distribute two publications, AIDS/HIV Clinical Trial Handbook, and AIDS/HIV Treatment Directory, for the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Films and Videos
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 458-5231
The National AIDS Information Clearinghouse has access to information on over 300 AIDS films and videotapes, and can provide you with a printout of films and videos designed to target a specific audience, ranging from teenagers to physicians. Each listing includes information on the producer, year, source, audience, and availability, as well as an abstract. Contact the Clearinghouse for more information.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Information Online
National AIDS Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849 (800) 458-5231
NAC ONLINE is the clearinghouse's computerized information network through which users can gain direct access to Clearinghouse resources and services. NAC ONLINE provides the latest news and announcements about many critical HIV- and AIDS-related issues, including prevention and education campaigns, treatment and clinical trials, legislation and regulation, and upcoming events. To find out more about NAC ONLINE, ask for the Systems Coordinator.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Parent Guide
National AIDS Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849 (800) 342-2437
AIDS Prevention Guide is written for parents and other adults concerned about young people. It provides ideas to help adults start a conversation about AIDS. It presents the facts about AIDS - geared to elementary and junior and senior high school students - and offers common questions and accurate answers. It includes handouts for young people aged 10 to 20 years.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Prevention National Clearinghouse
Posters, Publications, Databases, Videos
National AIDS Information Clearinghouse
PO Box 6003 (301) 762-5111
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 458-5231 (bulk orders)
A Center for Disease Control service, this clearinghouse has publications, posters, and videos dealing with AIDS which are free of charge. The publications include a fact sheet, guidelines for the prevention of the spread of AIDS in schools and the workplace, and the Surgeon General's report on AIDS. They have two online databases; one dealing with organization, and the other lists unpublished educational materials (no journals). Some of the publications and brochures available include:
HIV Infection and AIDS: Are You At Risk?
Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing: Facts, Issues, and Answers
Women, Sex, and AIDS
The Connection Between TB and HIV
Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases...Especially AIDS
Surgeon General's Report on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
An extensive list of posters, public service announcements (print, radio, VHS), and displays are also available. The Clearinghouse also has a catalog of HIV/AIDS Materials for Professionals, which contains directories, reports, brochures, videotapes, and other resources.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Prevention and Control National Program
Office of Public Affairs
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 693-3534
This government agency, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is responsible for the prevention and control of AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The CDC provides leadership to the national HIV prevention program by providing technical and financial assistance for HIV prevention activities to state and local health and education agencies and other organizations. They conduct surveillance of HIV infection, associated diseases, and death. The CDC conducts and supports epidemiology and laboratory studies and provides HIV prevention guidelines, recommendations, and training. The CDC performs national public information activities and evaluates programs. For an HIV operation plan and AIDS packet contact this office.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Research Worldwide
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
The NIAID conducts and supports research to study the causes of allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness. Some of the studies look at the role of the immune system in chronic diseases, such as arthritis, and at disorders of the immune system, as in asthma. NIAID has become the lead component at NIH for coordinating and conducting AIDS research. Brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of topics. Some of the publications available include:
NIAID AIDS Research
Where do AIDS Drugs Come From?
NIAID AIDS Research: Opportunistic Infections
AIDS Clinical Trials: Talking It Over
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Resource Center
National AIDS Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849 (800) 458-5231
In the Resource Center, visitors can examine all items listed in the Clearinghouse's databases. Materials cover a wide range of AIDS-related subjects: counseling and support groups, drug therapy and other treatments, HIV-prevention education, insurance, AIDS in the workplace, legal issues, and special populations. The collection includes reference sources, brochures, posters, audiocassettes, and videotapes. The Center also houses a unique collection of 400 HIV/AIDS newsletters produced by community-based organizations, State and local government agencies, and national associations. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Clearinghouse and ask to speak with the Librarian.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS: Surgeon General's Report
AIDS
PO Box 14252
Washington, DC 20044
This detailed 30-page report titled Surgeon General's Report on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome discusses the facts about this disease, how it is transmitted, the relative risks of infection, and how to protect yourself against the disease.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* AIDS Videotapes
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
A 28-minute video titled "AIDS: Fears and Facts" answers questions most often asked by the general public about this disease. A short 13-minute videotape, "AIDS and Your Job--What You Should Know" outlines precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to the AIDS virus by police, firefighters and other public safety professionals. Another video, "What If The Patient Has AIDS?" describes precautions for health care professionals. Each of these videos cost $55.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Allergies: Home, School, and Work
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
A slide set, "Coping With Your Allergies At Home, At School, and on the Job", is available for $33 which includes 40 color slides, an audiocassette, and script.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Allergies and Infectious Diseases Research
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
The NIAID conducts and supports research to study the causes of allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness. Some of the studies look at the role of the immune system in chronic diseases, such as arthritis, and at disorders of the immune system, as in asthma. NIAID has become the lead component at NIH for coordinating and conducting AIDS research. Brochures and reports are available on a wide variety of topics.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Allergies Dust and Drugs to Pollen
National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
A free copy of a 7-page pamphlet, Allergies: Questions and Answers, (No. 81-189) answers many general questions about allergies and offers information on their symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This institute offers single copies free of the following publications: Drug Allergy (No. 82-703), Dust Allergy (No. 83-490); Mold Allergy (No. 84-797); Poison Ivy Allergy (No. 82-897); Pollen Allergy (No. 76-493).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Alzheimer's and Dementia
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
The Brain in "Aging" and Dementia (No. 83-2625) discusses brain anatomy and physiology, the normal process of brain aging, and senility. Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease are described as well as research on the causes and treatment.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Alzheimer's: Long-Term Care
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
OTA has assessed existing methods of locating and arranging health and long-term care services for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. The study identifies methods that are successful in some communities and may serve as models for others. Losing a Million Minds: Confronting the Tragedy of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias is the resulting publication.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Alzheimer's Q & A
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
A 12-page free pamphlet, Q & A: Alzheimer's Disease (No. 81-1646), addresses fundamental issues related to the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disease as well as research efforts surrounding it.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5751
This institute offers information on neurological and communicative disorders including a free 26-page pamphlet titled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (No. 84-916) which discusses the physiology and symptoms of this progressively crippling and fatal disease.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Apnea and SIDS
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Clearinghouse
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
This clearinghouse can provide many materials about infantile apnea, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), crib death including Current Research in Sudden Infant Death and SIDS Information for the EMT.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Arteriosclerosis
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH, Building 31, Room 42-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
Cardiovascular diseases including arteriosclerosis are studied by this institute. Free pamphlets are available on a variety of heart problems.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Arthritis and Treatments
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
A free 27-page booklet, Arthritis Today, (No. 83-1945) explains gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis, and discusses treatment. A videotape, "Arthritis Today", which covers the same material in the booklet is available on free loan to educators and institutions from the Modern Talking Picture Service, Inc., Film Scheduling Center, 5000 Park Street North, St.Petersburg, FL 33709, (813) 541-5763.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Arthritis Information Clearinghouse
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Disease Information Clearinghouse
Box AMS
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 495-4484
This clearinghouse makes available many publications and offers telephone assistance. Many bibliographies are provided: Directory of Information Sources, 1986 ($4); Arthritis in Children: An Annotated Bibliography, 1986 ($3); Arthritis and Employment: A Selected Bibliography, 1984 ($3); Diet and Arthritis: An Annotated Bibliography, 1986 ($2); Exercise and Arthritis, 1986 ($4); Osteoarthritis Patient Education Materials: An Annotated Bibliography ($3); Psychosocial Aspects of Rheumatic Diseases: An Annotated Bibliography, 1985 ($3); Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Education Materials: An Annotated Bibliography ($4); and Sexuality and the Rheumatic Diseases: An Annotated Bibliography ($3).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Arthritis, Lyme and other Musculoskeletal Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4C05
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8188
The NIAMS conducts and supports basic and clinical research concerning the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a large number of diverse diseases, including arthritis, muscle diseases, Lyme disease, and acne. They fund Multipurpose Arthritis Centers which conduct research on various types of arthritis. Reports and brochures for professionals and the general public are available, along with an information specialist who can provide in-depth information on a variety of related topics. Contact this office for a free listing of the Arthritis Centers or for more information. The publications include:
Advances in Treatment of the Marfan Syndrome
Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, and Related Disorders - NIAMS 1989
Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, and Related Disorders - NIAMS 1990
Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, and Related Disorders - NIAMS 1991
Conference Report: Education Strategies for Improving the Outcome of Lupus in
High Risk Populations
Executive Summary of Conference Report: Education Strategies for Improving the
Outcome of Lupus in High Risk Populations
Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa
Medicine for the Layman - Arthritis
NIAMS Establishes Specialized Research Centers in Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Osteoarthritis, and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis: A Growing National Problem
Osteoporosis - Consensus Development Conference Statement
Researchers Seek Causes of Enigmatic Blistering Disorders
Researching the Cause and Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone
Scientific Workshop: Research Directions in Osteoporosis
Synopsis: Workshop on Idiopathic Low-Back Pain
Therapies for People with Arthritis
Understanding Paget's Disease
Update: Lupus Erythematosus Research
What Black Women Should Know About Lupus
What You Should Know About Vitiligo
Workshop on Etiopathogenesis of Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis - Cause, Treatment, Prevention (SASE with 45 cents postage)
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Asthma and Other Respiratory Disorders
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
A free 11-page report titled Asthma (No. 83-525) describes the triggers of asthma attacks and treatment and research on this respiratory disorder. This institute can offer information on sinusitis, tuberculosis and other respiratory problems.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Blindness and Vision Problems
National Eye Institute
Building 31, Room 6A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5248
NEI conducts, fosters and supports basic and applied research, including clinical trials, related to the cause, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system. Several brochures and reports are available for the general public and health professionals on a wide variety of related topics as well as more specific concerns such as Diabetes and Your Eyes.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Blood Donation
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Who Donates Better Blood For You Than You? is a free pamphlet which discusses the advantages of donating blood for yourself before undergoing surgery.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Bone and Orthopedics Research
Musculoskeletal Diseases Program
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
Westwood Building, Room 407
Bethesda, MD 20205 (301) 496-7236
This program focuses on orthopedic research, which includes sports medicine, growth and development of bone and bone cells, as well as head injury. Staff can answer questions regarding current research and treatment issues and brochures and pamphlets are available through the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Bowel Disease and Syndrome
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
This clearinghouse offers information and publications including IBD and IBS: Two Very Different Problems which compares inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Brain Tumors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
Brain Tumors: Hope Through Research (No. 82-504) explains types of tumors, warning symptoms, and treatment including chemotherapy. This is a central information starting place for information on the brain.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment Clearinghouse
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A24, NIH
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 492-6600 in MD
Contact CIS for pamphlets, medical updates, organizations, and support groups dealing with breast cancer. Breast Cancer: We're Making Progress Every Day (No. 96-2409) summarizes the latest information about breast cancer including surgery, breast reconstruction, and rehabilitation. Single copies of this 12-page pamphlet are available free. Breast Cancer: What You Should Know (No. 85-2000) discusses X-ray mammography and other breast cancer screening methods.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Breast Cancer Videotapes
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
Several videotapes can be purchased from the Center including: "Breast Cancer" and "Breast Cancer: We're Making Progress Everyday" as well as "BSE In Hospitals" which is an instructional program designed to help nurses teach hospitalized women how to perform breast self-examinations.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Breast Exams and Breast Lumps
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A24, NIH
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 492-6600 in MD
An illustrated guide for breast self-examination is included in a free 12-page pamphlet titled Breast Cancer: We're Making Progress (No. 96-8409). Questions and Answers About Breast Lumps (No. 86-2401) describes some of the most common noncancerous breast lumps and what can be done about them.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Breast Implants
Division of Consumer Affairs (HFZ-210)
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4190
The FDA has put together an information packet to answer questions regarding breast implants. It answers questions regarding the FDA's moratorium on silicone gel-filled breast implants, as well as providing general information on breast implants and who to contact for more information.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer and Afro-Americans
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A24, NIH
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 492-6600 in MD
What Black Americans Should Know About Cancer (No. 82-1635) is a free 28-page booklet explaining the rates and risks of cancer among Blacks and answers the most often asked questions as well as prevention, detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer-Causing Products
Clearinghouse of Occupational Safety
and Health Information
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
4676 Columbia Pkwy. (513) 533-8326
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (800) 35-NIOSH
NIOSH distributes a publication that lists the trade name products containing one or more of 16 carcinogens (substances for which evidence indicates a causal relationship between exposure to that substance and cancer). They can also provide you with other reports and information on carcinogens.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
This clinical center which experiments with unproven therapies on cancer patients shares its findings and offers several relevant publications including Cancer Treatment (No. 82-1807) and Radiation Risks and Radiation Therapy (No. 83-2367).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Clearinghouse: AZT to Radon
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
The NCI's overall mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information distribution, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families. Some of their current research is looking at Azidothymidine (AZT) in relation to AIDS, and the possible link between radon and lung cancer risk. NCI supports an information and education center, an International Cancer Research Databank, as well as national cancer research and demonstration centers.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Detection and Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging Research Program
National Cancer Institute
Executive Plaza North, Room 800
Rockville, MD 20892 (301) 496-9531
The Diagnostic Imaging Program supports and administers grants and contracts for extramural research in the field of Diagnostic Imaging. The staff can also answer your questions regarding this medical technology.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Information Regional Offices
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
The National Cancer Institute has set up offices across the U.S. through which they route the Cancer Information Service calls for those particular areas. These offices offer the same services as the Cancer Question and Answer Hotline (see above). Contact this office for a list of offices and more information.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Journal
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute covers basic and clinical oncology. Published twice monthly, it contains peer-reviewed scientific articles and reports, reviews of technical areas and issues, commentaries and editorials, and a news section. Also included are book reviews and listings, upcoming events, employment opportunities, and grants and fellowships. The cost is $60 per year. For back issues, contact: National Technical Information Service at (800) 336-4700.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Literature: Bulletins and Bibliographies
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
In addition to The Journal, the National Cancer Institute has several other publications. Cancergrams are monthly current awareness bulletins in 66 cancer-related subject areas and each issue contains abstracts of recent publications. Cost is between $7.50-$9 for a year depending upon subject area. Oncology Overviews are specialized bibliographies with abstracts, each referencing up to 500 recent publications. Some of the abstracts include editorial commentary which provides historical background and current research directions. Cost varies between $2.50-$10, depending upon topic. Recent Reviews are fully indexed and categorized collections of abstracts of 250-400 reviewed articles published during the year. The three volumes cover cancer diagnosis and treatment, carcinogenesis and cancer virology, immunology and biology. Cost varies between $4-$22 per volume. For back issues, contact: National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal RD, Springfield, VA 22161, (800) 336-4700.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Pamphlets and Publications List
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
The National Cancer Institute has over one hundred publications available to the general public and health professionals (many are also in Spanish). Topics range from information on smoking to radiation therapy. Contact this office for a list of publications.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Prevention Awareness
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
The National Cancer Institute launched the Cancer Prevention Awareness Program which is a national public education effort aimed at reducing the cancer morality rate by 50 percent by the year 2000. The Program provides information through mass media and intermediary organizations to improve public knowledge and attitudes related to cancer and its prevention, and encourages individuals to adopt lifestyles which reduce their risk of developing cancer. NCI is collaborating with Giant Food Inc., a supermarket chain, in a consumer education program entitled "Eat for Health." The study is designed to inform consumers about nutrition, health promotion, and cancer risk reduction, and to test the effectiveness of supermarket nutrition education programs. One of the free pamphlets titled Everything Doesn't Cause Cancer (No. 84-2039) answers some common questions about the causes and prevention of cancer as well as methods for testing chemicals and test results. Good News, Better News, Best News: Cancer Prevention (No. 84-2671) discusses avoidable cancer risks and gives steps that one can take every day to prevent it.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Q & A International Clearinghouse
Service Desk
International Cancer Information Center
National Cancer Institute, NIH
Building 82, Room 103 (301) 496-7403
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
The International Cancer Information Center develops and applies state-of-the-art technology to collect the results of the latest information on cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment. Distributed through online databases, technical journals, and specialized publications (see Cancer Journal and Literature), the information services provide a resource to the most recent cancer information available. Updated monthly, the databases include PDQ, CANCERLIT, and CLINPROT. PDQ's database includes a file that summarizes the most current approaches to cancer treatment, a file of research treatment protocols that are open to patient entry, and a directory of physicians who provide cancer treatment, and health care organizations the have programs of cancer care. CANCERLIT is a comprehensive bibliographic database containing over 650,000 citations and abstracts of published cancer literature. CLINPROT database provides detailed summaries of about 1500 active, experimental cancer therapy protocols from the U.S. and other countries.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Research on Causes and Biology
Frederick Cancer Research Facility
P.O. Box B
Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 846-5096
The Frederick Cancer Research Facility, as part of the National Cancer Institute, is the leading center for cancer research. They support research on the causes and biology of cancer, the regulation of given expression, and chemical carcinogenesis. All research information is distributed through NCI.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer: Spanish Publications
Office of Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
The institute has numerous pamphlets published in Spanish that are available free including: Los Examenes de Los Senos, Que Debe Saber Sobre Ellos (No. 82-2138) on breast cancer and Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre El Cancer (No. 83-1828) which is a bilingual booklet that answers questions about the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer: Speakers
Office of Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
This office can give you information on speakers who are available to talk on a variety of topics to the general public, as well as health professionals. The topics can range from current research to environmental risks. Contact this office for more information on scheduling.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Unconventional Treatments
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
OTA has worked on a study that summarizes available information on the major types of unconventional cancer treatments; describes the legal constraints on their availability; and examines the potential for evaluating these new treatments for safety and effectiveness. The title of the resulting publication is Unconventional Cancer Treatments.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer: Videotapes
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
Several videos can be purchased including "Cancer and the Environment" which looks at such factors as chemical and industrial pollution, auto emissions, diet, estrogen, and tobacco. "Cancer: What Is It?" provides an overview of cancer and compares the behavior of malignant cells with normal cells. A 27-minute video, "Control and Prevention of Malignant Melanoma: A Program for Melanoma-Prone Families" discusses danger signs, skin self-examination, and prevention techniques of this potentially fatal skin cancer.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cancer Videotapes
Modern Talking Picture Service
5000 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709 (800) 243-MTPS
The National Cancer Institute is making three videotapes available, without charge, to concerned health professionals. The videos deal with a specific type of mole, called the dysplastic nevus, which is an easily identifiable precursor of most familial melanomas. The video series, Managing Dysplastic Nevi, include "Control and Prevention of Malignant Melanoma: A Program for Melanoma-Prone Families", "Dysplastic Nevi and Melanoma: A Program for Pathologists", and "Dysplastic Nevi and Melanoma: A Program for Clinicians". Contact the Cancer Hotline at (800) 4-CANCER for more information.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Carcinogens: Annual Report
Public Information Office
National Toxicology Program MD B2-04
PO Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-3991
Single copies of an abridged version of the Annual Report on Carcinogens is available. It identifies some 150 substances and processes and gives summaries of the evidence for their link with cancer in humans and laboratory animals. It also provides information on production, use, population exposed, cities, and federal regulations to safeguard the public.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
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* Cardiovascular Disease Contact List
Alabama
Hypertension Branch
Alabama Department of Public Health
434 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL 36130 (205) 261-5128
Alaska
Chief Nutritionist
division of Public Health
Alaska Department of Health and social Services
Pouch H-06C
Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 465-3103
Arizona
Chief
Office of Health Promotion and Education
Arizona Department of Health Services
3008 N. 3rd. St.
Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 255-1292
Arkansas
Chronic Disease Program
Section of Health Maintenance
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 77205 (501) 661-2602
California
Health Section
Department of Health Services
714 P St., Room 499
P.O. Box 942732
Sacramento, CA 94234 (916) 322-4787
Colorado
Cardiovascular Disease Control Program
Division of Prevention Programs
Colorado Department of Health
4210 E. 11th Ave.
Denver, CO 80220 (303) 331-8303
Connecticut
Center for Chronic Disease Control
Connecticut Department of Health Services
150 Washington St.
Hartford, CT 06106 (203) 566-7867
Delaware
Cardiovascular Disease Program
Bureau of Disease Prevention
Division of Public Health
Robbins Building
802 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19901 (302) 736-4745
District Of Columbia
Prevention Health Services Administration
DC Commission of Public Health
1660 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 673-6719
Florida
Nursing Consultant
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399 (904) 488-2901
Georgia
Program Manager
Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program
Georgia Department of Human Resources
878 Peachtree St., NE
Room 102
Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 894-6640
Hawaii
Chief
Preventive Health Services Branch
Hawaii State Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801 (808) 548-5835
Idaho
Health Education Program Manager
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Section
Bureau of Preventive Health
Division of Health
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Statehouse Mail
Boise, ID 83720 (208) 334-5933
Illinois
Community Chronic Disease Programs Section
Division of Chronic Diseases
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62761 (217) 782-3300
Indiana
Director
Division of Chronic Disease
Indiana State Board of Health
1330 W. Michigan St.
P.O. Box 1964
Indianapolis, IN 46206 (317) 633-0399
Community Nutritionist
Iowa Department of Public Health
Nutrition Bureau
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-7097
Kansas
Director
Office of Health and Environmental Education
Division of Health Information Systems
Landon State Office Building
10th Floor
Topeka, KS 66620 (913) 296-1216
Kentucky
Division of Epidemiology
Department for Health Services
Cabinet of Human Resources
275 E. Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40621 (502) 564-3418
Louisiana
Director of Adult Services
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Office of Public Health
P.O. Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160 (504) 568-7210
Maine
Division of Health Promotion and Education
Maine Department of Human Services
Bureau of Health
State House Station 11
Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 289-5180
Maryland
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
P.O. Box 13528
Baltimore, MD 21203 (301) 225-6778
Massachusetts
Bureau of Adult and Elderly Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
150 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02111 (617) 727-2662
Michigan
Center for Health Promotion
Michigan Department of Public Health
3423 N. Logan St.
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-8368
Minnesota
Health Promotion and Education
Minnesota Department of Health
717 S.E. Delaware St.
P.O. Box 9441
Minneapolis, MN 55440 (612) 623-5699
Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Health
Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 960-7946
Missouri
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Missouri Department of Health
201 Business Loop/70 West
Columbia, MO 65203 (314) 876-8100
Montana
Consultant
Health Promotion and Chronic disease
Montana Department of Health
Cogswell Building
Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-4740
Nebraska
Health Promotion and Education
Nebraska Department of Health
301 Centennial Mall S.
P. O. Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 471-2101
Nevada
State Health Officer
Nevada State Health Division
505 E. King St.
Room 201
Carson City, NV 89710 (702) 885-4740
New Hampshire
Health Promotion Advisor
Bureau of Health Promotion
New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services
6 Hazen Dr.
Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-4623
New Jersey
Assistant Director
Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Chronic Disease Services
Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control
New Jersey State Department of Health
CN #369
Trenton, NJ 08625 (609) 588-7504
New Mexico
Chief
Adult Health Section
Public Health Division
New Mexico Health and Environment Department
Santa Fe, NM 87503 (505) 827-2501
New York
Bureau of Adult and Gerontological Health
New York State Department of Health
Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Tower Building
Albany, NY 12237 (518) 474-0512
North Carolina
Division Coordinator
Adult Health Services
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 2091
1330 St. Mary St.
Raleigh, NC 27602 (919) 733-7081
North Dakota
Health Risk Reduction Project
Division of Community Health Nursing
North Dakota State Department of Health
and Consolidated Laboratories
Judicial Wing-2nd Floor
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505 (701) 224-2494
Chief
Division of Chronic Diseases
Ohio Department of Health
246 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43266 (614) 466-2144
Oklahoma
Chief
Chronic Disease Section
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St.
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152 (405) 271-4072
Oregon
Health Education Consultant
State of Oregon Department of Human Resources
Health Division
1400 S.W. 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97201 (503) 229-5691
Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Program
Pennsylvania Department of health
P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 787-7073
Rhode Island
Community Health Evaluation Coordinator
Rhode Island Department of Health
103 Cannon Building
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908 (401) 277-6949
South Carolina
Center for Health Promotion
South Carolina Department of Health
and Environmental Control
2600 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 737-4120
South Dakota
Health Education/Promotion Program
Division of Health Services
South Dakota Department of Health
523 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3737
Tennessee
Director of Health Promotion/Disease Control
Tennessee Department of Health and Environment
100 Ninth Ave. N
Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 741-7366
Texas
Division of Public Health Promotion
Texas Department of Health
1100 W. 49th St.
Austin, TX 78756 (512) 458-7405
Division of Community Health Services
Utah Department of Health
P.O. Box 16660
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (801) 538-6129
Vermont
Health Promotion
Vermont Department of Health
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402 (802) 863-7330
Virginia
Office of Health Education and Information
Virginia Department of Health
James Madison Building
Room 515
109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 786-3551
Washington
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program
Chronic Disease Control
Section LK-13
Department of Social and Health Services
Division of Health
Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 586-6082
West Virginia
Cardiovascular Educator
Division of Health Promotion
West Virginia Department of Health
Boulevard Building
1411 Virginia St., E
Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 348-0644
Wisconsin
Chronic Disease Unit
Wisconsin Division of Health
Room 318
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701 (608) 266-7457
Wyoming
Health Risk Reduction Program
Wyoming Division of Health and Medical Services
Hathaway Building, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-6011
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cerebral Palsy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5751
This center for medical research has information about the latest developments on this disease as well as a free 26-page pamphlet titled Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research (No. 84-158).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Children and Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH has several publications which deal with mental health in children. These publications are available at no charge. Titles include:
Helping the Hyperactive Child
Importance of Play
Learning While Growing: Cognitive Development
National Plan for Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders
Plain Talk about Adolescence
Plain Talk About Raising Children
Pre-Term Babies
Research on Children and Adolescents with Mental, Behavioral and Development
Disorders
Stimulating Baby Senses
When Parents Divorce
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Children with AIDS
National Clearinghouse on Maternal and Child Health
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
This Clearinghouse has four free publications concerned with AIDS and Children. The titles include: Building Systems of Care for Children with HIV Infection and Their Families, Children with HIV/AIDS: A Sourcebook for Caring, Pediatric AIDS: Abstracts of Active Projects FY 1990 and FY 1991, and Surgeon General's Workshop on Children with HIV Infection and Their Families Report.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease
National Cholesterol Education Program
NIH, Building 31, Room 4A-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 951-3260
This clearinghouse of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) works to inform the public about cardiovascular disease. One of many publications available free is NHLBI Facts About Blood Cholesterol (No. 90-2696). The Program works to increase the general public's awareness about the importance of having their blood cholesterol levels checked, knowing what their cholesterol levels are, and taking steps to lower elevated levels. The Program also develops materials for the worksite and the schools. Some of the free publications include:
General Public
Dietary Guideline for Americans: Avoid Too Much Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol - tips for choosing and preparing foods.
Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults - provides practical guidelines for high blood cholesterol patients from detection to treatment.
Facts About...Blood Cholesterol - Q&A on lowering high blood cholesterol.
Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol - how-to booklet gives all the information needed to change eating habits and lower high blood cholesterol.
So You Have High Blood Cholesterol - easy to read pamphlet designed for patients diagnosed as having high blood cholesterol.
Professionals
Cholesterol: Current Concepts for Clinicians - for physicians, provides current perspectives and information and is designed for independent study.
Community Guide to Cholesterol Resources - lists vital education materials on the medical and scientific aspects of cholesterol and heart disease.
Executive Summary: Current Status of Blood Cholesterol Measurement in Clinical Laboratories in the U.S. - examines the accuracy of cholesterol measurements.
Recommendations Regarding Public Screening for Measuring Blood Cholesterol: Summary of a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Workshop - discusses methods that could make public screening more effective.
Report of the Expert Panel on Population Strategies for Blood Cholesterol Reduction - reviews the scientific base for making recommendation to the general public.
Highlights of the NCEP Report on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents - presents an overview of the recommendation in the Report.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Smoking,
and the Workplace
National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute
Information Center
4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The NHLBI Workplace Initiative promotes research and educational projects and materials that promote the reduction of cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality among workers and their families. The Workplace Initiative kit contains materials for professionals and workers related to risk factors for cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, especially the three major modifiable risk factors: high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and cigarette smoking. Materials include: technical documents for health professionals, guides for workplace program planners, brochures and materials for workers, order forms for additional publications, and audiovisual materials. Some of the free publications include:
It's Your Business... Smoking Policies for the Workplace
Make Workplace Wellness Programs Work for Your Company
NHLBI Demonstration Projects in Workplace High Blood Pressure Control:
Summary Report
1988 Methodological Issues in Worksite Research - Proceedings
Program Summary of a Conference on Worksite Health Promotion and Human
Resources: A Hard Look at the Data
A Reading List for Heart and Lung Health at the Workplace
A Resource Guide for Heart and Lung Health at the Workplace
Small Business Basics: Guidelines for Heart and Lung Health at the Workplace
Workplace Facts on Heart Disease and Stroke: A Data Fact Sheet
Directory of Cardiovascular Resources for Minority Populations
Highlights of the 1987 Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and
Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults
NHLBI Kit '90
Patient Tracking for High Blood Pressure Control
The Physician's Guide: Improving Adherence Among Hypertensive Patients
Recommendations for Improving Cholesterol Measurement: Executive Summary
Recommendations Regarding Public Screening for Measuring Blood Cholesterol:
Summary of a NHLBI Workshop
Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Cholesterol in Adults
Report of the Expert Panel on Population Strategies for Blood Cholesterol
Reduction
1988 Report of the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation, and
Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Reproducible Fact Sheets from NHLBI Kit '89
Three Community Programs Change Heart Health Across the Nation
With Every Beat of Your Heart: An Ideabook for Community Heart Health
Programs
Posters
Even If You're Feeling Like Superman, You Need to Know Your Cholesterol
Number
Their Future is in Your Hands. Treat Your High Blood Pressure Every Day
(Spanish Only)
Quit to Win
Stanley Spencer Had a Stroke
Step to the Beat of a Health Heart
Stop! Do You Know Your Cholesterol Number?
Three Good Reasons to Control Your High Blood Pressure
You Can Shape Your Future
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Chronic Disease Prevention
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Bldg 3, Room 117
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5080
Begun in 1988, this center was established in the belief that more emphasis was needed on chronic disease prevention if CDC was to accomplish its mission of preventing unnecessary illness, disability, and death. CCDPHP stresses translating research findings into effective community-based programs, strengthening the delivery of preventive health services, and designing programs to meet the needs of minority groups. Units within the center cover smoking and health, nutrition, school health, chronic disease control, reproductive health, diabetes, and surveillance and analysis. The center works with State health departments on breast cancer control projects that promote screening mammography, advanced training for technicians, equipment testing, and peer review. The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant helps fund states' efforts to combat chronic diseases and to offer health education. Some interventions are designed to serve the dual purpose of meeting local health needs and providing a model for other programs. The Center has established a newsletter, Chronic Disease Notes and Reports, to provide a regular forum for communication.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a fatigue that come on suddenly and is relentless or relapsing, causing debilitating tiredness or easy fatigability in someone who has no apparent reason for feeling this way. NIAID has a Backgrounder, which explains CFS, including current research , treatment, and causes. They also have compiled a list of support groups and resources, as well as other relevant articles. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, part of the Medicine for the Layman Series, describes possible causes and treatment for CFS, and is available free from: Clinical Center Communications, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 1C255, Bethesda, MD 20892; (301) 496-2563. The Centers for Disease Control also offers a background article and provides information about CDC research, including surveillance of community health department to determine the incidence of CFS and studies of blood samples from CFS patients to detect evidence of viral infection. For more information contact, Centers for Disease Control, Division of Viral Diseases, Bldg. 6, Room 120, Atlanta, GA 30333; (404) 639-1338.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Chronic Pain Research and Therapies
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
This Institute conducts research on persistent pain and various therapies including drugs, acupuncture, surgery, electrical stimulation, and also psychological techniques.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cirrhosis of the Liver
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
A free four-page pamphlet titled Cirrhosis of the Liver (No. 84-1134) explains preventive measures including alcohol abstinence and other causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Colon Colitis, Diverticulitis, and Cancer
Office of Consumer Affairs
Public Inquiries
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The Colon Goes Up, Over, Down, and Out (DHHS Pub. No. 84-1111) discusses how the colon works and is the site of many problems such as colon colitis, diverticulitis, and cancer.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases... Especially AIDS is an easily understood brochure which answers 17 frequently asked questions about purchasing and using condoms. Facts about sexually transmitted diseases are listed.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Cooley's Anemia
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH, Building 31, Room 42-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
This Institute offers information on many aspects of cardiovascular disease including a free pamphlet titled Cooley's Anemia: Prevention Through Understanding (No. 80-1269) which discusses prevention through testing and genetic counseling.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Crohn's Disease
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
Information about ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease, clinical symptoms, epidemiological patterns, treatment strategies and experimental therapies are provided by this clearinghouse.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Dementia Disorders
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5751
Alzheimer's Disease: A Scientific Guide for Health Practitioners (No. 84-2251) is a booklet which describes Alzheimer's, possible causes of the disease, diagnosis and treatment.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Depression: Diagnosis and Treatments
National Institute of Mental Health
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH conducts research on depression and other mental disorders, distributes information, conducts demonstration programs for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the mentally ill. A major media campaign on depression, called Project D/ART (Depression/Awareness, Recognition, Treatment), is being developed by NIMH in collaboration with other organizations to provide information on symptoms, causes, and treatments of various depressive disorders. Many publications and reports are available on various topics for professionals and the general public.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Diabetes Control Programs
Division of Diabetes Translation
Office of Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion
CDC, 1600 Clifton Rd., EO8
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5000
This division has cooperative agreements with 30 states to establish Diabetes Control Programs. Through each state's health department, with the Center for Disease Control providing matching funds, these programs are designed for complications specific interventions for diabetics. They examine for eye disease and make appropriate referrals, as well as assist with diabetic pregnancy and lower limb circulation problems. Contact this office for referral to local states of for more information.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Diabetes Information Center
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Box NDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-2162
NDIC responds to requests for information about diabetes and its complications and distributes information appropriate to health professionals, people with diabetes and their families, and the general public. They have many publications and bibliographies, as well as Diabetes Dateline, a free quarterly current awareness newsletter that features news about diabetes research, upcoming meetings and events, and new publications. NDIC uses the online database CHID (Combined Health Information Database) from which they can reference health information. Some other publications include:
Age Page: Dealing with Diabetes
Dental Tips for Diabetics
The Diabetes Dictionary
Diabetic Retinopathy
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes, A Guide for Patients
The Prevention and Treatment of Five Complications of Diabetes, A Guide for
Patients with an Introduction to Day-to-Day Management of Diabetes
Understanding Gestational Diabetes
Professional Materials
CHID Factsheet
CHID Search Reference Guide
CHID Word List
Detection and Prevention of Periodontal Disease in Diabetes
Diabetes in America, Diabetes Data Compiled 1984
Diabetes Dateline
Diabetes Fact Sheets: State-Specific Estimates of Diabetes Disease Burden
Diabetes Mellitus, Tans-NIH Research
Diabetes-Related Programs for Black Americans: A Resource Guide
Diet and Exercise in Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Educational Materials Assessment Worksheet
The National Long-Range Plan to Combat Diabetes
NDIC Brochure
NDIC Compendium - contains information about diabetes educational programs,
materials, and selected pilot and feasibility studies supported by major diabetes organizations ($15).
NDIC Thesaurus
Bibliographies
Cookbooks for People with Diabetes
Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Foot Care and Diabetes
Pregnancy and Diabetes
Sports and Exercise for People with Diabetes
Fact Sheets
Diabetes in Blacks
Diabetes in Hispanics
Diabetes Education
Diabetic Neuropathy
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Diarrhea Prevention and Control
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
This clearinghouse offers information on this digestive tract disorder including Diarrhea, Infectious and Other Causes (No. 86-2749) and a free 12-page pamphlet Traveler's Diarrhea.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Digestive Health and Disease Clearinghouse
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
NDDIC responds to requests for information about digestive diseases and distributes information to health professionals, people with digestive diseases, and the general public. They have many publications, as well as a news bulletin. NDDIC uses the online database CHID (Combined Health Information Database) from which they can access health information and organizations. Some of their free publications include:
Digestive Health and Disease: A Glossary (DD-01)
Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases (DD-02)
Your Digestive System and How It Works (DD-03)
Diagnostic Tests for Digestive Diseases: X-rays and Ultrasound (DD-07)
IBD and IBS: Two Very Different Problems (DD-13)
Age Page: Constipation (DD-36)
Smoking and Your Digestive System (DD-52)
Fact Sheets
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Ulcerative Colitis
Heartburn
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Diarrhea: Infectious and Other Causes
Bleeding In the Digestive Tract
Gas in the Digestive Tract
Hiatal Hernia
What Is Constipation?
Lactose Intolerance
What Is Dyspepsia?
Hemorrhoids
Stomach Ulcers
Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Pamphlets
Peptic Ulcer
Gallstones
Information Packets
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Diverticular Disease
Gallstones
Irritable Bowl Syndrome
Ulcers
Esophageal Reflux
Lactose Intolerance
Catalogues and Guides
Digestive Diseases Organizations: Lay and Voluntary
Digestive Diseases Organizations: Professional
NDDIC Brochure
DD Notes
Therapeutic Endoscopy and Bleeding Ulcers
CHID Search Reference Guide
CHID Word List
Hepatitis B Prevention: A Resource Guide
Research Opportunities and Programs in the Division of Digestive Diseases and
Nutrition
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Dyslexia and Other Learning Disorders
Human Learning and Behavior Branch
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6591
The Human Learning and Behavior Branch is concerned with the development of human behavior, from infancy, through childhood and adolescence, into early maturity. Studies are supported in developmental psychobiology, behavioral pediatrics, cognitive and communicative processes, social and affective development, and health related behaviors, as well as learning disabilities, dyslexia and language disorders. A free booklet, Developmental Dyslexia and Related Reading Disorders, provides an overview of what is known and what remains to be learned about dyslexia. For information regarding current research, contact the office listed above.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Eating Disorders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Bldg. 31, Room 3A18B
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7823
The Obesity, Eating Disorders, and Energy Regulation Program of the Nutritional Sciences Branch emphasizes research on the biomedical and behavioral aspects of obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders. The goals are to understand the etiology, prevention, and treatment of these conditions.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Epilepsy and Convulsions
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
This clinical center offers a free 24-page report titled Epilepsy (No. 82-2369) which discusses types of seizures and medical and surgical therapies.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Eye Research Experiments Nationwide
National Eye Institute
National Institute of Health
Bldg 31, Room 6A-32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 492-5248
Intended for the practitioner, Clinical Trials Supported by the National Eye Institute briefly describes 20 ongoing research studies. Included is the current status of the study, the results, any publications that result from the studies, as well as a list of the participating clinical centers.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Gallstone Disease
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
Questions about surgery and complications as well as the reasons for the formation of gallstones are addressed in this free 4-page pamphlet titled Gallstone Disease (No. 85-2752).
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Head Injury
Musculoskeletal Diseases Program
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
Westwood Building, Room 407
Bethesda, MD 20205 (301) 496-5717
This program focuses on orthopedic research, which includes sports medicine, growth and development of bone and bone cells, as well as head injury. Staff can answer questions regarding current research and treatment issues. Brochures and pamphlets are available through the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Head Trauma and Rehab
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5751
Head Injury: Hope through Research (No. 84-2478) discusses ways to prevent head injuries and the resulting damage from different types of injuries, as well as rehabilitation techniques.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Heart Attacks
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH, Building 31, Room 42-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
A free 20-page booklet, Heart Attacks (No. 86-2700) discusses risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. A videotape based on this publication which offers encouraging evidence that cardiovascular disease death rates have decreased due to changes in diet and lifestyle is available for sale through the National Audiovisual Center, or on free loan to educators and institutions from the Modern Talking Service, Film Scheduling Center, 5000 Park Street North, St Petersburg, FL 33709, (813) 541-5763. Test Your Healthy Heart I.Q.! (No. 85-2724) offers over a dozen questions and answers about cardiovascular and pulmonary risk factors. There are many other publications available regarding the heart and heart problems. Contact this office for a publication list. Some of the publications available include:
The Heathy Heart Handbook for Women - self-help guide answers many questions about women and cardiovascular disease.
With Every Beat of Your Heart: An Ideabook for Community Heart Health Programs - provides basic information for use in starting or expanding a heart health program.
Test Your Healthy Heart "I.Q." - true-false test of heart disease.
Professionals
Directory of Cardiovascular Resources for Minority Population - describes available materials on cardiovascular disease.
Small Business Basics: Guidelines for Heart and Lung Health at the Workplace - pamphlet provides guidelines for establishing heart and lung health programs and practices at the workplace.
Play Your Cards Right...Stay Young at Heart: A Heart Health Nutrition Education Program - kit designed to help program planners implement a heart healthy eating program at their worksite cafeteria, restaurant, school, or other eating establishment.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Heart Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
A free pamphlet, Risk of Heart Disease, discusses new findings in clinical cardiology, new techniques to diagnose abnormalities in the pumping function of the heart, and new concepts in treating people who come to the hospital with an acute heart attack.
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Heart Disease Videotapes
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
Several videos can be purchased from the Center and some can be rented free from the Modern Talking Picture Service Film Scheduling Center (5000 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, 813-5431-5763) including "Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease", "Heart Attacks", and "Coronary Heart Disease: Roles of Surgery and Balloon Dilatation".
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Hepatitis
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
Hepatitis B Prevention: A Resource Guide 1990 is a directory of 64 national, state, and local organizations that provide hepatitis B prevention services. It also includes a bibliography with 347 citations to professional and patient literature about hepatitis B prevention.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Herpes Type I and Type II
National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
This institute offers information and various publications on sexually transmitted diseases including Genital Herpes (No. 84-2005) which is also available in Spanish (No. 854-656); and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Information Center
4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The Center is a source of information and educational materials for consumers, providers, and planners of high blood pressure control services. Print and audiovisual materials (for professionals and the public), as well as information on locations and services of community programs and activities are available. The Center can access material through the CHID database. A free newsletter, Info Memo, covers topics of interest concerning blood pressure, cholesterol and smoking and is published as needed. Several free publications available include:
Community Guide to High Blood Pressure (No. 82-2333)
High Blood Pressure: Things You and Your Family Should Know (No. 86-2025;
also published in Spanish)
High Blood Pressure and What You Can Do About It
High Blood Pressure Control Programs at the Worksite (No. 83-1125)
Blacks and High Blood Pressure - pamphlet offers information on prevalence, and
need for treatment.
General Public
Heart Attacks - contains facts about the leading cause of death in the U.S.
High Blood Pressure and What You Can Do About It - booklet provides an overview of high blood pressure.
High Blood Pressure: Things You and Your Family Should Know - basic leaflet about high blood pressure (Spanish).
Living With Hypertension - series of five pamphlets lets patients know they are in control of their hypertension.
Professionals
Hypertension Prevalence and the Status of Awareness, Treatment, and Control in the U.S. - present methodology and conclusions of a current estimation.
Measuring Progress in High Blood Pressure Control: An Evaluation Handbook - discusses reasons to evaluate your high blood pressure program.
Nonpharmacologic Approaches to the Control of High Blood Pressure - summary of current knowledge on a variety on nondrug approaches to reduce blood pressure.
Physician's Guide: How To Help Your Hypertensive Patients Stop Smoking - guide show what every physician con do within a busy office practice.
The Physician's Guide: Improving Adherence Among Hypertensive Patients - presents ways physicians can improve patient education, adherence to treatment, and control of high blood pressure.
1988 Report of the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure - reports latest consensus recommendations.
Statement on Hypertension in the Elderly - review finding from clinical trials, and presents new guidelines.
Working Group Report on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring - examines state of the technology of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Working Group Report on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - provides guidance to physician in managing hypertensive patients who become pregnant and managing pregnant patients who become hypertensive.
Working Group Report on Hypertension and Chronic Renal Failure - reviews the current knowledge of the interaction.
Working Group Report on the Management of Patients with Hypertension and High Blood Cholesterol - designed to guide the clinician in managing patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Homeless Mentally Ill Programs
Office of Programs for the Homeless Mentally Ill
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C-08
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3706
This Office is the focal point for NIMH research, research demonstrations, and technical assistance activities concerning the housing and service needs of the homeless mentally ill population. The office sponsors a national program of research demonstration projects studying the coordination of housing and services for homeless mentally ill adults.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Homeless Council
Interagency Council on the Homeless
451 Seventh St., SW, Suite 7274
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1480
The Council was created by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to provide Federal leadership in the development of urgently needed assistance to protect and improve the lives and safety of homeless persons. The Council is comprised of 17 Federal agencies with jurisdiction over various aspects of Federal homelessness efforts. The Council provides technical assistance and publishes information concerning McKinney and other Federal homeless assistance programs in the Council Communique (a free, bi-monthly newsletter), funding bulletins, an annual report, and periodic legislative updates. The Council maintains a list of official state contacts for homeless issues.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Homeless Veterans
Homeless Chronically Mentally Ill Veterans Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 535-7303
The Homeless Chronically Mentally Ill Veterans Program provides outreach, VA case management services, and psychiatric residential treatment for homeless mentally ill veterans, when appropriate, in community-based facilities. A total of 45 sites in 26 states and the District of Columbia provide an integrated network of treatment programs for homeless veterans with chronic mental illness. The VA developed the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program to address the unmet clinical needs of homeless veterans. More than 90% of the veterans served by this program, which operates in 27 sites, have psychiatric illness of alcohol or other drug dependency problems. Services include outreach and referral, screening and assessment, medical and psychiatric evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation, and post-discharge community support. Staff help veterans secure employment and housing. For more information on this program contact: Richard Olson, Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Program, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420; (202) 535-7530.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Homelessness
National Resource Center On Homelessness and Mental Illness
Policy Research Associates, Inc.
262 Delaware Ave.
Delmar, NY 12054 (800) 444-7415
Under contract with the National Institute of Mental Illness, the Policy Research Associates develops and disseminates new knowledge about the coordination of housing and services for homeless mentally ill persons. Supported in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this contract features an increased emphasis on the development, financing, and operation of housing for homeless mentally ill persons. This Center publishes Access, a bi-monthly newsletter, and has free information packets and database searches. They also have an organizational referral list, Organizations Concerned with Homelessness and Mental Illness, which includes information on more than 100 federal programs and national and state organizations working in the fields of homelessness and/or mental health. The Center has the following free information:
Information Packets
Financing Services for Homeless Mentally Ill Persons
Training Staff and Volunteers
Outreach Services for Homeless Mentally Ill Persons
Case Management with Homeless Mentally Ill Persons
Self-Help Programs
Working with Dually Diagnosed Homeless Persons
Working with Homeless Children at Risk for Severe Emotional Disturbance
Database Searches
General Information
Housing
Treatment/Clinical Issues
Health/Health Care
Legal Issues
Epidemiology
Research Methods/Program Evaluation
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Huntington's Disease Research Center
Department of Medical Genetics
Indiana University Medical School
Medical Research Building
975 W. Walnut St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5251 (317) 274-2245
The National Institutes of Health and Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, maintain a roster of Huntington's Disease patients and families. Each of the families complete a family history questionnaire, and the statistics are used for research. IUMC also acts as a broker between families and researchers, who can request subjects for a particular project from IUMC's database of patients and families.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Infectious Diseases
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 7A32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
This institute offers many publications and expertise about diarrhea, bacterial meningitis, the common cold, mononucleosis, herpes, rabies, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, schistosomiasis, and other infectious diseases. Understanding the Immune System (No. 84-529) is a free 22-page report that discusses antigens, the immune system, disorders (including AIDS), the immunology of transplants, and new diagnostic methods.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Infectious Diseases
Center for Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-3534
The CID surveys AIDS cases, epidemiologic studies, laboratory investigations, prevention strategies, and technology transfer concerning the HIV infection. They also examine vaccines and other strategies against bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens, such as rabies, hepatitis B, Hemophilis influenzae b, and malaria. They also develop and evaluate prevention and control methods for foodborne pathogens, such as Salmonella. This office can refer you to publications and researchers concerning your particular topic of interest.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Kidney and Urological Diseases
National Kidney and Urological Diseases
Information Clearinghouse
Box NKUDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6345
This clearinghouse responds to inquiries regarding kidney and urological diseases. They can access the CHID (Combined Health Information Database) database to get further information. They have pamphlets, brochures, and reports for the public and professionals, and can refer people to voluntary and professional organizations. The free publications they have available include:
Understanding Urinary Tract Infections - patient and public education booklet.
Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones - describes diagnosis, treatment, and types of urinary incontinence.
Urinary Incontinence- describes diagnosis, treatment, and types of urinary incontinence.
Prostate Problems - describes common prostate problems such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and prostate cancer.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Extrocorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy - describes the removal of kidney and urinary tract stones.
Combined Health Information Database - describes subfiles in the database.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse Thesaurus - searching tool for the subfile on CHID.
Directory of Kidney and Urologic Disease-Related Organizations - lists professional, patient, and voluntary organizations.
Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - gives basic information about the prostate gland and prostate enlargement.
Urinary Incontinence in Adults - summary statement of NIH Consensus Development Conference.
Diabetes and Kidney Disease: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
End-Stage Renal Disease: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You
Bibliographies
Impotence
Dialysis - Professional Materials
Dialysis - Patient Materials
Urinary Incontinence - Professional Materials
Urinary Incontinence - Patient Materials
Prostate Disorders - Professional Materials
Prostate Disorders - Patient Materials
Urinary Stones - Professional Materials
Urinary Stones - Patient Materials
Urinary Tract Infections
Renal Nutrition
Transplantation - Professional Materials
Transplantation - Patient Materials
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Kidney Stones
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases
NIH, Building 31, Room 9A-04
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-3583
This institute offers several publications free including: Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones (No. 83-2495) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (No. 84-859) as well as experts on staff who can answer questions.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Kidney Transplants
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases
NIH, Building 31, Room 9A-04
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-3583
This Institute conducts research regarding kidney transplants. The staff can refer you to current researchers, as well as sending you brochures and reports on this procedure.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
National Center for Environmental Health and Injury Control
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 3033 (404) 488-4880
Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common pediatric health problems in the United States today, and it is entirely preventable. New data indicate significant adverse effects of lead exposure in children at blood lead levels previously believed to be safe. For more information on lead poisoning, and a free copy of CDC's Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children, contact the office listed above.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Lead Studies
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-0700
ATSDR has developed a Lead Initiative to evaluate completed health assessments for sites that have lead as a contaminant of concern. This project stems from a report, The Nature and Extent of Lead Poisoning in Children in the United States, published by ATSDR. The goal of this project is to prevent lead toxicity in young children who are exposed to lead released from Superfund sites and facilities.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Leprosy: Free Treatment
Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center
Carville, LA 70721 (504) 642-4706
The Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center primarily provides Hansen's Disease (leprosy) patients a place to receive a complete evaluation and treatment. Any person with a confirmed diagnosis of leprosy is eligible for admission. The Center conducts an extensive patient care and rehabilitation program, as well as research, training and education activities.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Medical Devices Information
Division of Consumer Affairs
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
5600 Fishers Lane, HFZ-210
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4190
The Consumer Affairs Office can provide you with a publication list which contains information on a wide variety of medical and consumer products. Topics covered include: AIDS, air cleaners, apnea monitors, blankets, condoms, contraception, cordless phones, dental, dialysis, ECT, endometriosis, eyes, fluorescent lamps, gastric bubble, hair removal, handicapped, health fraud, hearing, home test kits, hyperthermia, investigational, lasers, mammography, medical devices, mercury vapor lamps, microwaves, MRI, nuclear medicine, osteoporosis, pacemakers, pain relief, product problem reporting program, scoliosis, silicone/collagen, sunlamps, sunscreens, tanning, toxic shock syndrome and tampons, ultraviolet radiation, ultrasound, video display terminals, and x-rays.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Mitral Valve Prolapse
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH, Building 31, Room 42-21
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
This institute offers much information to enhance the public's understanding of cardiovascular disease and prevention. One of its free publications is NHLBI Facts About...Mitral Valve Prolapse.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Nerve Regeneration and Brain Transplants
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
Recent advances in neuroscience research have enormous potential to improve the lives of millions of Americans. OTA has studied the following neuroscience-associated topics: neural transplants and nerve regeneration, including related ethical and legal issues; biological rhythms and shift work; neurotoxicity testing by private and public organizations; and biochemical bases of mental illness. Contact Mark Schaefer, the project director, for more information. The resulting publication is titled Impacts of Neuroscience.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Parkinson's Disease
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
Parkinson's Disease: Hope Through Research (No. 83-139) outlines the possible causes and treatments for Parkinson's disease and summarizes both research efforts and therapies.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Periodontal Gum Disease
Periodontal Disease Centers
National Institute of Dental Research
Westwood Building, Room 559
533 Westbard Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7784
This Institute funds the Periodontal Disease Centers which conduct research on the causes, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. One of the centers focuses on the identification of risk factors. The staff can answer general questions regarding periodontal disease. Several free publications include: Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Detection and Prevention of Periodontal Disease in Diabetes (No. 86-1148) Tooth Decay (No. 82-1146), Preventing Tooth Decay: A Guide to Implementing Self-Applied Fluoride Programs in School Settings; and Seal Out Dental Decay (No. 80-1140) which discusses plastic sealants.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs Clearinghouse
National Information Center for Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
450 5th Street NW Room 7103
Washington, DC 20001 (800) 456-3505
This center (NICODARD) responds to inquiries on diseases with a prevalence of 200,000 or fewer cases in the United States. This clearinghouse, sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration, also gathers and disseminates information on medicines not widely researched or available.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Rheumatic Disease
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases
NIH,Building 31, Room 9A-04
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
A 43-page reference titled Rheumatic Diseases and the Older Adult: An Annotated Bibliography, 1986, contains 86 references with abstracts to the medical literature for physicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in geriatric medicine and rheumatology. It is available for $4.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Sickle Cell Centers
National Sickle Cell Disease Program
7550 Wisconsin Ave., Room 504
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-6931
This program funds centers to coordinate manpower, research, and facilities by offering a combination of research and demonstration services, screening and education clinics, public and professional education, and counseling and rehabilitation for sickle cell disease.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Sickle Cell Disease
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Management and Therapy of Sickle Cell Disease presents articles on the treatment and management of sickle cell diseases. It covers laboratory diagnosis and newborn screening, sickle cell trait, nursing management, and psychosocial management. It serves as a working document for clinicians and physicians who may see only a limited number of patients with sickle cell disorder (S/N 017-043-00120-6, $3.25).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Skin Diseases
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Disease Information Clearinghouse
Box AMS
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 495-4484
Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (No. 84-663), and What You Should Know About Vitiligo (No. 80-2088) are a sampling of materials available free from this clearinghouse.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Spina Bifida
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
Spina Bifida: Hope through Research (No. 86-309) discusses the prevailing views about the causes, diagnosis, and medical care of this congenital spinal cord defect.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Spinal Cord Injury
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
This institute offers information about the causes, implications,and outlook for spinal cord injuries and drug therapy, neural prostheses, and rehabilitation.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Spinal Cord Injury
National Rehabilitation Information Center
8455 Colesville, Rd, Suite 935 (301) 588-9284
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (800) 346-2742 (Voice and TDD)
NARIC has put together a free resource guide for people with spinal cord injury and their families. Included in the guide is information about SCI-related magazines and newsletters you can read for knowledge and enjoyment; SCI organizations that assist people with SCI from point of injury onward, and organizations that focus on specific aspects of SCI; SCI membership organizations, and the names and addresses of their chapters; and a short listing of some of the documents available from the NARIC library that discuss topics of interest of people with SCI.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Stroke and Brain Disorders Resource Center
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 8A06
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4697
NINDS conducts and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of fundamental neurological disorders and stroke and trauma. The Institute gives grants for extramural research, as well as providing fellowships. Other areas of research include cerebral palsy, autism, dyslexia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, and epilepsy. Brochures and pamphlets available free include: What You Should Know About Stroke and Stroke Prevention (No. 81-1909) and Stroke: Hope through Research (No. 83-2222).
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AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Tooth Decay Prevention and Treatment
Dental Disease Prevention Activity
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-1830
The Dental Disease Prevention Activity is a resource for information on prevention activities in the field of dental health. It can provide you with information on fluoridation, periodontal disease, and baby-bottle tooth decay. A list of educational materials is also available including the following free publications: Fluoridation...Nature's Way To Prevent Tooth Decay (No. 81-8321) and Fluoridation is for Everyone (No. 77-8334).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Toxic Shock Syndrome
Office of Consumer Affairs
Public Inquiries
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane (HFE-88)
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A short brochure titled Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampons (No. 85-4169) explains the symptoms and causes of this syndrome.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Traumatic Brain Injury
National Rehabilitation Information Center
8455 Colesville, Rd, Suite 935 (301) 588-9284
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (800) 346-2742 (Voice and TDD)
NARIC has put together a free resource guide for people with traumatic brain injury and their families. This guide has information regarding national organizations, associations, and programs; support groups and state associations of the National Head Injury Foundation, periodicals, catalogs, directories and other sourcebooks, information resources, regional medical libraries, and rehabilitation research and training centers, and lists of books and articles in the NARIC collection that may be of interest to the newly injured person of family member.
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
* Ulcers: Gastric and Duodenal
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Box NDDIC
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 468-6344
This clearinghouse can offer information on this disease and makes available free single copies of such publications as Peptic Ulcer (No. 85-3800).
AIDS, Cancer and Other Diseases
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Cholesterol and Smoking Connection
Information Services
Cholesterol/Smoking Information Center
Building 31-A, Room 4A-21
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 951-3260
This center maintains a database and materials on blood cholesterol and smoking geared to the public, health professionals and issues pertaining to the workplace.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Cigarettes: Self Test for Smokers
Office on Smoking and Health
Technical Information Center
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd. NE
Mail Stop K-50
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
Smoking, Tobacco and Health (No. 87-8397) discusses the health risks and prevalence of smoking as well as tobacco growing, cigarette manufacturing, and marketing. Out of the Ashes: Choosing a Method to Quit Smoking is a guide to assist smokers in selecting a quitting program. Each of these publications are available free.
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Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Clearing the Air
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-18
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
Clearing the Air: A Guide to Quitting Smoking (No.86-1647) suggests various approaches to quit smoking. This 32 page pamphlet is also available in Spanish. Single copies are available free.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Helping Smokers to Quit
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
NCI can provide you with free publications to assist smokers in the efforts to quit. Some of the publications include:
How To Help Your Patients Stop Smoking: A National Cancer Institute Manual for
Physicians
How To Help Your Patients Stop Using Tobacco: A National Cancer Institute
Manual For The Oral Health Team
Pharmacists Helping Smokers Quit Kit
Quit for Good Kit - packet designed for health professionals to assist their
smoking patients to quit.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* No Smoking in Schools
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A018
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
School Programs to Prevent Smoking: The National Cancer Institute Guide to Strategies That Succeed is designed to assist administrators in developing a successful no smoking policy in schools.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking And Health
Office on Smoking and Health
Mail Stop K-50
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
The following are free publications dealing with smoking and health.
At A Glance - The Health Benefits Of Smoking Cessation: A Report Of the Surgeon General is a pamphlet highlighting the benefits of quitting smoking.
Smoking And Health: A National Status Report is a report to Congress discussing the status of smoking programs in the Nation.
Bibliography on Smoking and Health is a compilation of 1989 scientific information on tobacco and tobacco use.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking Cessation Methods
Office on Smoking and Health
Mail Stop K-50
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
Review and Evaluation of Smoking Cessation Methods is an in-depth analysis of the variety of methods available to help smokers quit, including the effectiveness, benefits, and drawbacks of each method.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking Info Specifically for Parents
Office of Smoking and Health
Technical Information Center
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mail Stop K-50
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
If Your Kids Think Everybody Smokes, They Don't Know Everybody. A Parent's Guide to Smoking and Teenagers (No. 83-50199) explains why some teenagers become smokers. This four page guide is available free.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking in the Workplace
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-18
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 4-CANCER
NCI has put together a smoking policy package which examines the various questions and issues regarding smoking in the workplace. This information is free for the asking.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smokeless Tobacco and Dangers of Chewing
Dental Disease Prevention Activity
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 693-1830
Smokeless Tobacco Education Resources is an annotated list which includes educational materials on snuff and chewing tobacco available from federal, state and local agencies and from private sources. This 6-page bibliography is available free.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking and High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Information Center
120/80 National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 951-3260
A free 24-page reference titled The Physician's Guide: How to Help Your Hypertensive Patients Stop Smoking (NIH No. 84-1271) shows what doctors can do within a busy office practice to persuade hypertensive patients to stop smoking.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking Cessation and Cancer Prevention
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-18
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
The National Cancer Institute carries out a multi-disciplinary program in smoking and tobacco research and control through the Smoking, Tobacco and Cancer Program. It conducts research in epidemiology and carcinogenesis and carry out interventions to reduce smoking and tobacco use. The program is now supporting large-scale intervention trials in eight areas, some of which are adolescent smoking prevention, mass media approach to smoking prevention, and cessation and smoking among minorities. NCI has begun a multicenter Community Intervention Trial for Smoking Cessation (COMMIT) to test strategies to produce long-term cessation among all cigarette smokers within a community, with particular emphasis on heavy smokers. One of their many publications includes Smoking Programs for Youth (No. 81-2156) which describes activities that can be pursued through schools and community groups.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking Risks and Prevention Clearinghouse
Information Center
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
4733 Westbard Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute sponsors a Smoking Education Information Center which provides services to health professionals and the general public on smoking issues. They provide pamphlets, fact sheets, posters, and other publications, as well as information in response to inquiries. The center can access information on the Combined Health Information Database (CHID). A library and reading room are open to the public, and librarians are available to assist you. The Infomemo contains information on disease prevention, education and control. For a publications list or more information, contact this office. Some of the publications available include:
Clinical Opportunities for Smoking Intervention: A Guide for the Busy Physician
Nurses: Help Your Patients Stop Smoking
It's Your Business: Smoking Policies for the Workplace
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking Technical Information Center
Office on Smoking and Health
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mail Stop K-50
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
This office offers bibliographic and reference services to researchers through its Technical Information Center (TIC). The TIC publishes and distributes a number of titles in the field of smoking and health, and through its database can provide you with further bibliographic information. TIC's Smoking Studies Section designs and conducts national surveys on smoking behavior, attitude, knowledge, and beliefs regarding tobacco use. Visitors may use the collection between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST (call ahead), but reference services are also provided by phone. A free publications listing is also available. The free publications include:
Smoking, Tobacco and Health: A Fact Book
Clearing the Air
Guia Para Dejar De Fumar
Chew or Snuff is Real Bad Stuff
If Your Kid Thinks Everyone Smokes. . .
Nicotine Addiction and Cigarettes
is Your Baby Smoking?
Baby in the House Stickers
?Embarazada? He Aqui dos Buenas Razones Para Dejar De Fumar
Performance Edge
Out of the Ashes: Choosing a Method To Quit Smoking
At A Glance - The Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation: A Report of the Surgeon
General, 1990
Good News For Smokers 50 and Older
Smoking and Health: A National Status Report
Highlights of State Tobacco and Health Data
Making Health Communication Programs Work: A Planner's Guide
Media Strategies for Smoking Control Guidelines
Review and Evaluation of Smoking Cessation Methods
Three JAMA Articles on Trends
Major Local Smoking Ordinances in the United States
Guide to Public Health Practice: State Health Agency Tobacco Prevention and
Control Plans
HHS Model Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors Control Act
Inspector General's Report on Minors' Access to Cigarettes
Bibliography on Smoking and Health
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Smoking: Videotapes and Slides
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
Numerous videotapes aimed at all ages groups are available can be purchased or rented including "Pressures to Smoke" and "Resisting Pressures to Smoke". "We Can't Go On Like This" (film and videotape) consists of the following seven vignettes that are designed to motivate a group to explore why they smoke, recognize the obstacles to quitting, and extinguish the habit: "Crisis"; "Digging Cigarettes"; "The Drag Race"; "Escalation"; "Gambling" "The Ordeal of Arnold Hertz"; "We Can't Go On Like This". "Everyone Can Do Something About Smoking" consists of 127 color slides which explain how organizations can help reduce the smoking problem. Another slide set available is "A Physician Talks About Smoking" which presents the latest information on the health effects so as to better equip health professionals who are asked to speak about the effects of smoking on health.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Snuff and Chewing Tobacco Risks
Office of Cancer Communications
National Cancer Institute
Building 31, Room 10A-18
9000 Rockville Pike (800) 4-CANCER
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5583
In Answer To Your Questions on Smokeless Tobacco discusses the risks of snuff and chewing tobacco. Single copies are free.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Stop Smoking Posters
Office of Smoking and Health
Technical Information Center
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mail Stop K-50
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
"Don't Get Hooked!" (15" x 21", color) shows a fish smoking a cigarette caught by a fishing hook. It is also available in Spanish. Other posters include:
Fashion's In/Smoking Out
Performance Edge
Butt Out
History Posters:
Alexander
Columbus
Ross
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Stop Smoking: State and Local Programs
Office on Smoking and Health
Technical Information Center
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mail Stop K-50
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
State and Local Programs on Smoking and Health: A Catalog of Local Programs Throughout the Country on Smoking and Health (No. 82-50189) is packed with descriptions of cessation clinics, prevention efforts, school programs, community and patient education programs, mass media campaigns, and individual self-help strategies. Single copies of this 151-page catalog are available free.
Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
* Teaching Materials
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4650
I Don't! I Won't Chew Tobacco Curriculum Kit contains teacher's flip chart and manual, and comic books and stickers for students. It is geared for grades K-3 and cost $40 (PB90-780677FAA).
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* Teenage Cigarette Smoking Test
Office of Smoking and Health
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mail Stop K-50
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
Teenage Cigarette Smoking Self Test is a quiz designed to help teens understand their feelings about smoking. This free 12-page booklet consists of a leader's guide followed by eight duplicating masters. Chew of Snuff is Real Bad Stuff is a pamphlet (folds out to a poster) for teenagers on the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco.
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With the dramatic demographic changes occurring, a wider array of government agencies and private organizations are focusing on some aspect of the "graying of America". This section introduces a sampling of resources available which target the special health needs and problems that go hand-in-hand with the aging process. Also, don't overlook the House and Senate Aging Committees because they study many health issues.
udy many health issues.
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* Accidental Hypothermia
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
A free 12-page booklet, A Winter Hazard for Older People: Accidental Hypothermia (No. 81-1464), warns elderly persons to protect themselves against a progressive drop in deep body temperature that can be fatal if not detected in time and properly treated.
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* Age Pages: Info on Health Concerns
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
This NIH Institute publishes dozens of fact sheets, printed on two sides in large type, for the lay audience. This series is termed "Age Pages" and a list for most of the fact sheets titled Age Page Compilation, is available free. Some of the "Age Pages" which are free include: Be Sensible About Salt; Can Life Be Extended?; Considering Surgery?; Health Quackery; Hints for Shopping, Cooking and Enjoying Meals; Osteoporosis: The Bone Thinner; Prostate Problems: Safety Belt Sense; Senility: Myth or Madness?; Sexuality in Later Life; Stroke; and Urinary Incontinence.
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* Aging Administration
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Ave., SW, Room 4646
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0641
Administration On Aging's primary goals are to support a national network of State and area agencies on aging and Indian tribes in their efforts to reach out to older persons residing in communities; develop and oversee a comprehensive and coordinated system of supportive services and opportunities to meet the social and human service needs of the elderly; and service as an advocate on behalf of older people. AoA supports improvements in quality of life and services for older people through research and training grants. Results of these studies are made available to the public.
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* Aging Issues
General Accounting Office
P.O. Box 6015
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (202) 275-6241
Aging Issues is a free report which is a compilation of all 1991 reports and ongoing work conducted by GAO regarding older Americans. It covers a broad range of issues, including federal government activities in health care, housing, income security, and social and community services. This compilation provides a summary of reports for the given year.
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* Aging Magazine
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 4643
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-1352
Aging Magazine, published quarterly for $6.50 per year, focuses on innovative programs and book reviews in the field of aging. This publication is primarily designed for professionals and service providers for the elderly.
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* Alzheimer's Clearinghouse
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907 (301) 495-3311
The National Institute on Aging established the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center as part of a broad program to conduct research and distribute information about Alzheimer's disease. Services include: information and referral on research efforts, diagnosis and treatment issues, and services to patients and family members, including referrals to resources at the national and state levels; distributes brochures, factsheets publication and reports; maintains the Alzheimer's disease subfile on the online Combined Health Information Database; develops collaborative relationships with Federal and state agencies with an interest in Alzheimer's disease; and maintains a library which includes books, reprints, and reference works, as well as videotapes. The publications are free and include;
General Information Packet on Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease: Q&A
Differential Diagnosis of Dementing Diseases
Age Page - Confusion and Memory Loss in Old Age
Alzheimer's Disease Centers Program
Special Reports on Alzheimer's Disease
Fact Sheet: Alzheimer's Disease Database
ADEAR Center Brochure
Report of the DHHS Advisory Panel on Alzheimer's Disease
Family Reading List: Caring for Memory-Impaired Elders
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* Alzheimer's Q & A
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
A 12-page free pamphlet, Q & A: Alzheimer's Disease (No. 81-1646), addresses fundamental issues related to the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disease as well as research efforts surrounding it.
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* Alzheimer's Research
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
NIMH supports intramural research on the causes and new treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Some of the free publications available include:
Report of the Advisory Panel on Alzheimer's Disease, 1988-1989
Second Report of the Advisory Panel on Alzheimer's Disease, 1990
There Were Times, Dear. . . Living With Alzheimer's Disease
Useful Information on Alzheimer's Disease
Differential Diagnosis of Dementing Diseases
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* Alzheimer's Treatment
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Family Stress: Directions for Research presents a collection of papers giving current information on research investigations that increase understanding of the nature and consequences of family caregiving (017-024-01365-0, $14).
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* Brain and Dementia
Office of Clinical Center Communications
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center
NIH, Building 10, Room 5C-305
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
The Brain in "Aging" and Dementia (No. 83-2625) discusses brain anatomy and physiology, the normal process of brain aging, and senility. Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease are described as well as research on the causes and treatment.
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* Brittle Bones
Osteoporosis Booklet
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases
NIH, Building 31, Room 9A-04
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
Osteoporosis: Cause, Treatment, Prevention (No. 86-2226) discusses this bone-thinning condition. Single copy free with a business-sized self-addressed envelope with $.44 postage.
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* Cataracts and Glaucoma
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bldg. 31, Room 6A32
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5248
NEI conducts research aimed at the prevention and nonsurgical treatment of cataracts. They also support research to understand the basis of optic nerve damage in glaucoma and at preventing loss of vision. They have publications on these topics and can answer your questions regarding current research.
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* Central Clearinghouse
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
Federal Building, Room 6C12
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1752
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has responsibility for biomedical, social, and behavioral research and training related to the aging process and diseases and other special problems and needs of the aged. NIA continues to work on the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, which has followed the same 650 men since 1958 to measure the changes with age. NIA encourages and supports research on aging at universities, hospital, medical centers, and other organizations. Funds are made available for these investigations through a variety of grant and contract mechanisms.
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* Chinese Publications for the Elderly
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
Several fact sheets, printed on two sides in large type, are published in Chinese including: Arthritis Advice; Cancer Facts for People Over 50; Dealing with Diabetes; Dietary Supplements; Heat, Cold, and Being Old; Minorities and How They Grow Old; Foot Care for Older People; Safe Use of Medicines by Older People; and What To Do About the Flu. Individual copies of these fact sheets are available free.
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* Depression in the Elderly
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4515
If You're Over 65 and Feeling Depressed...Treatment Brings New Hope is a free publication, which explains depression, provides a depression checklist, and describes causes and treatment for depression.
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* Depression: Prevention and Intervention
National Institute of Mental Health
Public Inquiries Branch
Parklawn Building, Room 15C-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513
A free 8 page booklet, If You're Over 65 and Feeling Depressed...Treatment Brings New Hope, discusses depression in the elderly and various treatment options to consider.
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* Eating for the Elderly
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
Easy Eating for Well-Seasoned Adults is a free collection of recipes submitted by older adults. It provides an excellent resource for older adult health center clients.
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* Elder Abuse and Family Violence
Clearinghouse on Family Violence Information
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013 (703) 385-7565
This clearinghouse has information on spouse and elder abuse. They have brochures and audiovisual materials available, and an in-house database from which they can retrieve reference materials and organizations involved with family violence.
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* Geriatrics Career Training and Education Grants
Administration on Aging
Office of Program Development
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0641
The Administration on Aging funds continuing education programs in the field of aging by giving grants to institutions of higher education and professional organizations. For a list of these institutions and organizations, contact this office.
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* Geriatric Education Centers
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 81-03
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6887
HRSA is supporting Geriatric Education Centers to facilitate the training of health professions faculty, students, and practitioners within specific geographical areas. These centers provide a nationwide network offering education and training opportunities for health professionals, including physicians, nurses, dentists, social workers, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, optometrist, podiatrists, dieticians, health administrators, clinical psychologists, and other allied and public health personnel. The centers also develop new curricula, training materials, and clinical training sites. There are currently 33 centers. A 3 day "Geriatric Training Curriculum for Public Health Professionals" has been developed, and is intended to be a training resource useful in employment and educational settings, state and local governments, community- based organizations, and academic programs. A listing of the centers is available, as is information and publications available from each center.
The bulk of the National Institute on Aging intramural research is conducted at the Gerontology Research Center. In 1958 the Center began the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging which involves 1,000 men and women, who, every two years, spend 2 1/2 days undergoing rigorous testing of their physical, mental, and emotional functions. The Center has laboratories to investigate a broad spectrum of human functions. They, as well as NIA, offer a wide range of pamphlets and reports on aging for professionals and the general public.
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* Glaucoma Treatment
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A free 4-page pamphlet, Keeping An Eye on Glaucoma, (No. 80-3105) discusses the control of glaucoma with drugs and surgery.
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* Hearing Aids
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Contact this office for the free FDA publication, Facts about Hearing and Hearing Aids and other information about these medical devices. This free 32 page pamphlet (No. 79-4016) discusses the causes of and treatment for hearing loss and the selection, use, and care of hearing aids.
Healthy Older People, a public education program on health promotion and aging conducted by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), encourages older people to adopt good health habits, concentrating on such areas as exercise, nutrition, injury prevention, smoking, and medicines. A list of broadcast and print materials is available to State and local groups, along with a list of State contacts, who are responsible for coordinating statewide activities. The program includes consumer education, professional education, and technical assistance. A Program Memo maintains information on activities and regional workshops.
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* Home IV Drug Therapies and Medicare
Office of Technology Assessment
U.S. Congress
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6590
The development of new technologies that permit increasingly sophisticated health care to be provided at home has presented some perplexing issues for the Medicare program. At present, Medicare payment for Intravenous (IV) drug therapy is limited to hospital-based care, but new devices, new drugs, and new treatment protocols are available to patients in the home. This study will examine the potential impact of coverage for Medicare. Contact Elaine Power, the project director.
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* Long-Term Care
ODPHP Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167
In its series called "Healthfinder", this clearinghouse publishes Long-Term Care which explains issues and concerns regarding long-term care, as well as a list of publications and audiovisuals available from government agencies, community organizations, foundations and many other health groups.
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* Medicare Claims
Attn: Larry Beasley
Health Care Financing Administration
Room 577, East High Rise Building
6325 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21207 (Written requests only)
A free 8-page pamphlet, How To Fill Out A Medicare Claim Form, provides a step by step explanation of how to fill out this basic form in order to get reimbursed for medical bills.
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* Medicare Handbook, 1990
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
As a result of the repeal of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, benefits for hospital, skilled nursing care, and hospice services under Medicare are different from those that were available in 1989. The Medicare Handbook, 1990 describes Medicare benefits available and premium, deductible, and coinsurance amounts that will have to be paid this year (S/N 017-060-00313-8, $2.25).
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* Medicare Health Insurance
Medicare Hotline
Health Care Financing Administration
330 Independence Avenue SW (800) 638-6833
Washington, DC 20201 (800) 492-6603 in Maryland
Local Social Security Office
Several handy pamphlets are available free from local Social Security offices including A Brief Explanation of Medicare and A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare. Both of these publications discuss what Medicare does and does not cover and discusses Medi-gap and other supplementary private health insurance plans.
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* Medicare Videotapes
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
Several videotapes are sold by the Audiovisual Center including: "Medicare Magazine"; "Mr. Medicare" and "One Measure of Freedom." "Meet Medicare" is an audiocassette which can also be purchased.
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* Medicine for the Layman
Office of Clinical Center Communications
National Institutes of Health
Building 10, Room 1C255
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2563
The Clinical Center has developed a Medicine for the Layman series to educate consumers, allowing them to make informed medical decisions. Free booklets and videos are available on a variety of topics. Those related to the elderly include:
Arthritis
Alzheimer's
Coping with Aging Parents
Hearing Impairment
Parkinson's Disease
Brain in Aging and Dementia.
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* Nursing Home Abuse
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes: Understanding and Preventing Abuse contains results of a study to promote a better understanding of abuse in nursing homes. It examines the nature of abuse and ways to prevent it, existing processes for resolving physical abuse complaints involving nursing home residents (S/N 017-022-01-12-3, $3.25).
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* Older Americans Policies and Programs Review
Federal Council on the Aging
Room 4280 Cohen Building
330 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 202021 (202) 619-2451
The Federal Council on the Aging reviews and evaluates Federal aging policies and programs for the purpose of appraising their value and their impact on the lives of older Americans. They serve as spokesperson on behalf of older Americans by making recommendations about Federal policies and programs. They inform the public about the problems and needs of the aging by collecting and distributing information, conducting or commissioning studies, and publishing their results and issuing reports. The Council provides public forums for discussing problems by sponsoring conferences, workshops, and other meetings.
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* Osteoporosis
Office of Technology Assessment
U. S. Congress
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6590
It is estimated that 15 to 24 million Americans have osteoporosis- a condition in which bone mass, density, and quality are diminished, causing a person's bones to be fragile and highly susceptible to fracture. The capacity of existing technologies to detect bone loss early in the disease process and the cost of the technologies are key questions that will be examined in this OTA report. Contact Katie Maslow, project director.
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* Osteoporosis and Older Women
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Osteoporosis: Calcium and Estrogens (No. 85-1117) discusses the causes of this weakening of the bones, especially in older women, and how diet and estrogen treatment can help. Single copies of this 8-page brochure are available free.
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* Osteoporosis Reports
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Information Clearinghouse
Box AMS
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 495-4484
Osteoporosis, a condition in which the bone mass is low, represents a major public health problem and affects some 24 million Americans. The Clearinghouse has information for both the patient and physician regarding the cause, treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. Some of the publications include:
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis: Cause, Treatment, Prevention
Osteoporosis: Patient Education Materials
Osteoporosis: Professional Education Materials
Osteoporosis: A Growing National Problem
Osteoporosis - Consensus Development Conference Statement
Scientific Workshop: Research Directions in Osteoporosis
Medicine for the Layman - Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Research, Education and Health Promotion
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* Paget's Bone Disease
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases
NIH, Building 31, Room 9A-04
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
A free 11-page booklet, Understanding Paget's Disease (No. 85-2241), describes this disease of the bone, which occurs most frequently between the ages of 50 and 70.
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* Positive Approach to Aging
National Institute of Mental Health
Public Inquiries Branch
Parklawn Building, Room 15C-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513
A free four-page pamphlet, Plain Talk About Aging, describes the experience of growing old and suggests ways to plan carefully in order to have aging be a positive experience.
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* Resource Directory
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Resource Directory for Older People contains information on 215 organizations that deal specifically with the elderly, including Federal Government agencies, professional societies, private groups, and voluntary programs. Each listing provides the organization's address, telephone number, its mission, services, and free publications available. It answers many questions on the treatment for the elderly, and is useful to their families, students and health professionals, librarians, legal professionals, providers of social services, and others who have a special interest in the fields of aging (S/N 017-062-00143-0, $10).
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* Rheumatic Disease
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases
NIH, Building 31, Room 9A-04
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5717
A 43-page reference titled Rheumatic Diseases and the Older Adult: An Annotated Bibliography, 1986, contains 86 references with abstracts to the medical literature for physicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in geriatric medicine and rheumatology. It is available for $4.
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* Sexuality in Later Life
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
This double-sided fact sheet titled Sexuality in Later Life is one of many "Age Pages" available free from the center.
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* Smoking and the Elderly
Office on Smoking and Health
Mail Stop K-50
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-5705
Good News for Smokers 50 and Older is a free fact sheet for older smokers outlining the health benefits of quitting smoking at any age.
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* Spanish Publications for Elderly
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
Several fact sheets, printed on two sides in large type, are published in Spanish including: Accidents and the Elderly; Crime and the Elderly; Foot Care for Older People; and Skin: Getting the Wrinkles Out of Aging. Individual copies of these fact sheets are available free. A listing of all fact sheets published in various languages titled Age Pages Compilation is also available free.
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* You and Your Aging Parents
Modern Talking Picture Service
Film Scheduling Center
5000 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709 (813) 541-5763
A 58-minute videotape is available on free loan to educators and institutions titled "You and Your Aging Parents". It describes the stresses associated with growing old and addresses the challenge to the "sandwich generation". This video, part of the Medicine for the Layman series, is also for sale by the National Audiovisual Center, 8700 Edgeworth Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743; (301) 763-1896.
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* Vision Impairment
National Eye Institute
NIH, Building 31
Room 6A-32, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5248
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (No. 85-2294) explains how the eye works and how the degeneration occurs with the aging process. It tells how patients can check their own eyes and describes laser photocoagulation for treating this disease. Single copies available free. Also available are publications on cataracts and glaucoma.
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* Volunteering
ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5108
The ACTION agency supports the development of creative, effective, and lasting solutions to the challenges of crime, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, drug abuse, and homelessness. ACTION opens up rewarding opportunities for volunteers from all age groups and backgrounds to help their communities. The programs designed for older volunteers include the Foster Grandparents Program, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and the Senior Companion Program. For more information about these programs contact the office listed above.
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" State Agencies on Aging
The offices listed in this section coordinate services for older Americans. They provide information on services, programs, and opportunities for these consumers and can refer you to local agencies.
Alabama
Dr. Oscar D. Tucker
Executive Director
Commission on Aging
136 Catoma St. (205) 242-5743
Montgomery, AL 36130 (800) 243-5463 (AL)
Alaska
Ms. Connie Sipe
Executive Director
Older Alaskans Commission
P.O. Box C
Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 465-3250
American Samoa
Mr. Luavasa Tauala
Territorial Administration on Aging
Government of American Samoa
Pago Pago, AS 96799 011 (684) 633-1251
Arizona
Mr. Richard Littler, Administrator
Aging and Adult Administration
1400 West Washington, 950A
Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-4446
Arkansas
Mr. Herb Sanderson, Director
Office of Aging and Adult Services
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 1437 (501) 682-2441
Little Rock, AR 72203 (800) 482-8049 (AR)
California
Ms. Chris Arnold, Director
Department of Aging (916) 322-5290
1600 K St. (916) 323-8913 (TDD)
Sacramento, CA 95814 (800) 231-4024 (CA)
Colorado
Ms. Irene Ibarra
Executive Director
Colorado Department of Social Services
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-5700
Connecticut
Ms. Edith Prague, Commissioner
Department of Aging
175 Main St. (203) 566-3238
Hartford, CT 06106 (800) 443-9946 (CT)
Delaware
Ms. Eleanor Cain, Director
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Aging
1901 North DuPont Highway (302) 421-6791
New Castle, DE 19720 (800) 223-9074 (DE)
District Of Columbia
Ms. E. Veronica Pace
Executive Director
DC Office on Aging
1424 K St., NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Florida
Dr. Larry Polivka
Assistant Secretary
Aging and Adult Services
1321 Winewood Blvd.
Room 323
Tallahassee, FL 32399 (904) 488-8922
Georgia
Mr. Fred McGinnis, Director
Office of Aging
878 Peachtree St., NE
Suite 632
Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 894-5333
Mr. Robert Kelley
Acting Administrator
Office of Aging
Government of Guam
P.O. Box 2816
Agana, GU 96910 011 (671) 734-2942
Hawaii
Ms. Jeanette Takamura, Directory
Executive Office on Aging
335 Merchant St., Room 241 (808) 548-2593
Honolulu, HI 96813 (800) 468-4644 (HI)
Idaho
Ms. Charlene Martindale
Director
Idaho Office on Aging
Statehouse, Room 108
Boise, ID 83720 (208) 334-3833
Illinois
Mr. Victor Wirth, Director
Department of Aging
421 East Capitol Ave. (217) 785-2870
Springfield, IL 62701 (800) 252-8966 (IL/TDD)
Indiana
Ms. Geneva Shedd, Director
Aging/In-Home Care
Services Division
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 7083 (317) 232-7020
Indianapolis, IN 46207 (800) 622-4972 (IN)
Ms. Betty Grandquist
Executive Director
Department of Elder Affairs
914 Grand Ave., Suite 236 (515) 281-5187
Des Moines, IA 50319 (800) 532-3213 (IA)
Kansas
Ms. Joanne Hurst, Secretary
Department on Aging
Docking State Office Building
Room 122 South
915 Southwest Harrison St. (913) 296-4986
Topeka, KS 66612 (800) 432-3535 (KS)
Kentucky
Ms. Sue N. Tuttle, Director
Division for Aging Services
Department for Social Services
275 East Main St. (502) 564-6930
6th Floor West (800) 372-2991 (KY)
Frankfort, KY 40621 (800) 372-2973 (TDD in KY)
Louisiana
Ms. Vicky Hunt, Director
Governors Office of Elder Affairs
P.O. Box 80374
Baton Rouge, LA 70890 (504) 925-1700
Maine
Ms. Christine Gianopoulos
Director
Bureau of Elder and Adult Service
35 Anthony Ave.
Statehouse Station 11
Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 626-5335
Maryland
Ms. Rosalie Abrams, Director
Office on Aging
301 West Preston St. (301) 225-1100
10th Floor (301) 383-7555 (TDD)
Baltimore, MD 21201 (800) 243-3425 (MD)
Massachusetts
Mr. Franklin Ollivierre, Secretary
Executive Office of Elder Affairs (617) 727-7750
38 Chauncy St. (800) 882-2003 9MA0
Boston, MA 02111 (800) 872-0166 (TDD in MA)
(800) 922-2275 (voice/TDD in MA - Elder Abuse Hotline)
Michigan
Ms. Nancy Crandall, Director
Office of Services to the Aging
P.O. Box 30026
Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-8230
Minnesota
Mr. Gerald Bloedow
Executive Secretary
Minnesota Board on Aging
444 Lafayette Rd. (612) 296-2544
St. Paul, MN 55155 (800) 652-9747 (MN)
Mississippi
Ms. Billie Marshall
Director, Council on Aging
Division of Aging and Adult Services
421 West Pascagoula St. (601) 949-2070
Jackson, MS 39203 (800) 345-6347 (MS)
Missouri
Mr. Edwin Walker
Director, Division of Aging
P.O. Box 1337 (314) 751-8535
Jefferson City, MO 65102 (800) 392-0210 (MO)
Montana
Mr. Hank Hudson
Coordinator of Aging Services
Governor's Office State Capitol (406) 444-4204
Helena, MI 59620 (800) 332-2272 (MT)
Nebraska
Ms. Connie Bratka
Acting Director
Nebraska Department on Aging
State Office Building
P.O. Box 95044
Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 471-2306
Nevada
Ms. Suzanne Ernst, Administrator
Division for Aging Services
Department of Human Resources
340 North 11th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89158 (702) 486-3545
New Hampshire
Mr. Richard Chevrefils, Director
Division of Elderly and Adult Services
6 Hazen Dr. (603) 271-4680
Concord, NH 03301 (800) 351-1888 (NH)
New Jersey
Ms. Lois Hull, Director
Division on Aging
Department of Community Affairs
101 South Broad St., CN 807 (609) 292-4833
Trenton, NJ 08625 (800) 792-8820 (NJ)
New Mexico
Ms. Michelle Grisham
Director, State Agency on Aging
224 East Palace Ave.
4th Floor (505) 827-7640 (voice/TDD)
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (800) 432-2080 (NM)
New York
Ms. Jane Gould, Director
New York State Office for the Aging
Agency Building 2, ESP (518) 474-5731
Albany, NY 12223 (800) 342-9871 (NY)
North Carolina
Ms. Bonnie Cramer, Director
Division of Aging
Department of Human Resources
Caller Box No. 2953
693 Palmer Dr. (919) 733-3983
Raleigh, NC 27626 (800) 662-7030 (voice/TDD in NC)
North Dakota
Mr. Larry Brewster, Administrator
Aging Services
Department of Human Service
600 East Boulevard (701) 224-2310
Bismarck, ND 58505 (800) 472-2622 (ND)
Ms. Judith Brachman, Director
Ohio Department of Aging
50 West Broad St., 9th Floor (614) 466-5500
Columbus, OH 43266 (614) 466-6191 (TDD)
(800) 282-1206 (OH-nursing home information)
Oklahoma
Mr. Roy Keen
Division Administrator
Special Unit on Aging
P.O. Box 25352 (405) 521-2281
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 521-2827 (TDD)
Oregon
Mr. Richard Ladd, Administrator
Senior Services Division
Department of Human Resources
State of Oregon
313 Public Service Building (503) 378-4728
Salem, OR 97310 (800) 232-3020 (voice/TDD in OR)
Pennsylvania
Ms. Linda Rhodes, Secretary
Department of Aging
231 State St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 783-1549
Puerto Rico
Dr. Celia Cintron
Executive Director
Office of Elder Affairs
Call Box 563
Old San Juan Station, PR 00902 (809) 721-4560
Rhode Island
Ms. Maureen Maigret, Director
Department of Elderly Affairs
160 Pine St. (401) 277-2880 (voice/TDD)
Providence, RI 02903 (800) 322-2880 (RI)
South Carolina
Ms. Ruth Seigler
Executive Director
South Carolina Commission on Aging
400 Arbor Lake Dr.
Suite B-500 (803) 735-0210
Columbia, SC 29223 (800) 868-9095
South Dakota
Ms. Gail Ferris, Administrator
Office of Adult Services and Aging
700 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3656
Tennessee
Ms. Emily Wiseman, Director
Commission on Aging
706 Church St., Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2056
Texas
Ms. Polly Owell
Executive Director
Texas Department on Aging
P.O. Box 12786, Capitol Station (512) 444-2727 (voice/TDD)
Austin, TX 78711 (800) 252-9240 (TX)
Mr. Percy Devine, Director
Division of Aging and Adult Services
P.O. Box 45500
Salt Lake City, UT 84145 (801) 538-3910
Vermont
Mr. Lawrence Crist, Commissioner
Department of Aging and Disabilities
103 South Main St.
Waterbury, VT 05671 (802) 241-2400 (voice/TDD)
Virgin Islands
Ms. Juel Rhymer Molloy
Commissioner
Department of Human Services
Barbel Plaza South Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, VI 00802 (809) 774-0930
Virginia
Ms. Thelma Bland, Commissioner
Department for the Aging
700 East Franklin St. (804) 225-2271 (voice/TDD)
10th Floor (800) 552-4464 (VA)
Richmond, VA 23219 (800) 552-3402 (VA Ombudsman Hotline)
Washington
Mr. Charles Reed Assistant Secretary
Aging and Adult Services Administration
OB-44A (206) 493-2509
Olympia, WA 98504 (800) 422-3263 (WA)
West Virginia
Dr. David Brown
Executive Director
Commission on Aging
State Capitol
Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 348-3317
Wisconsin
Ms. Donna McDowell, Director
Bureau on Aging
P.O. Box 7851
Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-2536
Wyoming
Mr. Scott Sessions, Director
Division on Aging
139 Hathaway Building (307) 777-7986
Cheyenne, WY 82002 (800) 442-2766 (WY)
Aging and America's Elderly
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* See also Law and Social Justice Chapter
* Associations and Foundations Resource List
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167 (in MD)
This center provides information and support services offered by national organizations and foundations as well as government services available to individuals with handicaps or disabilities including its free six-page bulletin titled Healthfinder: Family Care.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Braille Books and Computers for Blind
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfurt Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-2405
American Printing House for the Blind produces a variety of material for the blind, including books, textbooks, and music in Braille, large type and talking books, flexible records, and cassettes. They also have computer hardware and software and free catalogs both in print and Braille.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Captioned Movies and Videos for the Hearing Impaired
Modern Talking Pictures
500 Park St., North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709 (813) 541-7571
This company's captioned film/video program provides a free loan service of educational and theatrical films and videos for various groups to assist deaf/hearing impaired persons in educational and recreational pursuits. Comprehensive, free catalogs list over 3,500 films and videocassettes. Language controlled open-captions (subtitles) appear on each film and video.
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Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Clearinghouse on the Handicapped
Clearinghouse on the Handicapped
Switzer Building, Room 3132
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-1250
This center, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, responds to inquiries by referrals to organizations that supply information to and about handicapped individuals. This government clearinghouse also provides material on federal benefits, funding, and legislation for the handicapped.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Communicative and Deafness Disorders Rehabilitation
Office of Deafness and Communicative Disorders
Rehabilitation Services Administration
330 C St., SW, Room 303 (202) 732-1401
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 732-1298 TDD
The goal of this branch is to promote improved and expanded rehabilitation services for deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, and language disordered individuals. This office, as the liaison to national organizations and agencies concerned with deafness and communicative disorders, provide the following services: 1) they develop policies and standards for state rehabilitation agencies' work with these clients; 2) they review services to these clients by the agencies; and 3) they provide technical assistance to Rehabilitation Services Administration staff.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Council on Disability
National Council on Disability
800 Independence Ave., SW
Suite 814 (202) 267-3846
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3232 (TDD)
The fifteen Council members appointed by the President and confirmed by Congress review all laws, programs, and policies of the Federal Government that affect individuals with disabilities. The council then makes recommendations to the President, Congress, and Federal agencies on these issues. In addition, the council is studying the availability of health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities and sponsors conferences for families caring for the disabled. They publish FOCUS, a quarterly newsletter, an annual report, and Education of Students with Disabilities: Where Do We Stand?
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Deafness Clearinghouse
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders Clearinghouse
NIDCD Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 37777 (301) 496-7243
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 402-0252 (TDD)
The NIDCD has established a national clearinghouse of information and resources on the normal and disordered mechanisms of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. The Clearinghouse collects information on these seven research areas and disseminates it to health professional, patients, industry, and the public. They have access to the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), and have an extensive list of publications, including fact sheets, bibliographies, information packets, catalogs, and directories of information sources. They also publish an biannual newsletter. One of their newest directories is a directory of associations and organizations with an interest in deafness and other communication disorders. Contact the clearinghouse for more information.
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Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Development Disabilities and Mental Retardation
Research
Office of Research Reporting
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
NIH, Building 31, Room 2A-32
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5133
This NIH department can share scientific research and consumer information about various development disabilities, birth defects and related issues.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
National Information System for Health Related Services
Center for Developmental Disabilities
Benson Building, First Floor (800) 922-9234
Columbia, SC 29208 (800) 922-1107 in SC
This clearinghouse offers information and makes referrals for parents and professionals concerned with children ages 0-21 with development disabilities or special health care needs. It also can identify federal, state and non-profit agencies in every state in the country.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Disabilities Information Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse on Disability Information Program
Information and Coordination Staff
U.S Department of Education
Room 3132, Mary Switzer Building (202) 732-1723
Washington, DC 20202-2524 (202) 732-1241
This Clearinghouse responds to inquiries, provides referrals, and disseminates information about services for individuals with disabilities at the national, state, and local levels. Information is especially strong in the areas of Federal funding for programs services individuals with disabilities, Federal legislation affecting the disability community, and Federal programs benefiting people with disabilities. The following publications are available free:
OSERS News in Print - newsletter focusing on Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services programs, innovative research, and topical information.
A Summary of Existing Legislation Affecting Persons with Disabilities.
A Pocket Guide to Federal Help for Individuals with Disabilities.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Employment of the Handicapped
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
1331 F St., NW (202) 376-6200
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 376-6205 (TDD)
This committee provides information, training and technical assistance to America's business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and other service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities. Worklife is a quarterly magazine with information that is vital to both employers and persons with disabilities seeking employment. A monthly newsletter, Tips and Trends, keeps people informed of meetings, happenings, and new developments. The Job Accommodation Network, (800) 526-7234, is a resource and consultation service to help firms make individualized accommodations for employees with disabilities. They offer technical help for specific accommodation solutions. The Committee has other helpful free publications available dealing with disabilities.
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Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Employment Research and Development
Administration Officer
Office of Research and Publications
President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped
1111 20th Street NW, Room 660
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 653-2087
This advisory committee advocates the elimination of environmental and attitudinal barriers impeding the opportunities of handicapped persons. It offers materials on employment of disabled people, affirmative action, disabled veterans, taxes and disability, youth development. The committee publishes a quarterly information bulletin, Disabled USA, and sponsors exhibits, a speakers bureau, and public service advertising.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Free Library Services for Physically Handicapped
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress (800) 424-8567
Washington, DC 20542 (202) 707-9287
This center works through local and regional libraries to provide free library service to persons unable to read or use standard printed materials because of visual or physical impairment. A bibliography of Braille and recorded materials on health topics is available as well as Talking Book Topics.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Handicapped and Gifted Children
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children
Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 22091 (703) 264-9474
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is a federally funded information system, and has a database of over 400,0000 journal annotations and 300,000 education related documents abstracts. ERIC is also a source of publication about all aspects of education. ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children gathers and disseminated educational information on all disabilities and giftedness across all age levels. They have publications, digests (2-4 page summaries of current topics), Research Briefs, Issue Briefs, Directories of currently funded research, topical INFO packets and Flyer Files, as well as a catalog of products and services available to the Special Educator. They also have database searches and reprints. For more information contact the Clearinghouse.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Handicapped Rehabilitation Resources
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Designed for professionals and consumer groups, The American Rehabilitation, a quarterly publication from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, covers all aspects of life for handicapped individuals. A subscription is $5 per year.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Infants with Disabilities Clearinghouse
National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities
and Life-Threatening Conditions
Benson Building, First Floor (800) 922-9234
Columbia, SC 29208 (800) 922-1107 in SC
This resource center offers help on legal and advocacy issues, financial assistance, community services, parent support and parent education, child protective services, home health services and other assistance to parents and professionals concerned about infants with disabilities.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Learning Disabilities Clearinghouse
National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth
PO Box 1492 (703) 893-6061
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 999-5599
This clearinghouse helps parents of handicapped children, disabled adults, and professionals locate services for the handicapped and information on learning disabilities. Newsletters, parent guides, and other helpful publications are available at no charge.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Parents of Disabled Referral Center
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Handicaps
PO Box 1492 (703) 893-6061
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 999-5599
This clearinghouse helps parents of handicapped children, disabled adults locate services and parent support groups. It also focuses on the needs of rural areas, culturally diverse populations, and severely handicapped people. This center also provides information on vocational/transitional issues, special education, and legal rights and advocacy. It provides fact sheets on specific disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, hearing impairments, Down's syndrome, epilepsy, learning disabilities, mental retardation, physical disabilities, speech and language impairments, spina bifida, visual impairments. They have materials designed especially for parents including:
Parents' Guide to Accessing Programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers with
Handicaps
Parents' Guide to Accessing Parent Programs, Community Services, and Record
Keeping
Life After School for Children with Disabilities: Answers to Questions Parents Ask
about Employment and Financial Assistance
A Parent's Guide: Accessing the ERIC Resource Collection
A Parent's Guide to Doctors, Disabilities, and the Family
A Parent's Guide: Planning a Move; Mapping Your Strategy
A Parent's Guide: Special Education and Related Services: Communicating
Through Letter Writing
They also have listing of National Resources, as well as State Resources and National Toll Free Numbers.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Rehabilitation Clearinghouse and Databases
National Rehabilitation Information Center
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935 (301) 588-9284 (MD only)
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (800) 346-2742 (voice and TDD)
This clearinghouse provides information on disability-related research, resources, and products for independent living. It provides fact sheets, resource guides, and technical publications. It produces two bibliographic databases, ABLEDATA and REHABDATA which cover rehabilitation products and technical aids for disabled persons along with generic and brand names, manufacturers, distributors, uses, and costs. The publications available include:
Rehabdata Thesaurus ($25)
Guide to Periodicals in Disability and Rehabilitation ($15)
Directory of Librarians and Information Professionals ($5)
NARIC Quarterly Newsletter
Resource Guides:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
NARIC Mailing List ($50/1000 labels)
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Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Rehabilitation Research and Development
Director
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
U.S. Department of Education
Mary E. Switzer Building, Mail Stop 2305
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 732-6151
This institute disseminates information concerning developments in rehabilitation procedures, methods, and devices for people of all ages with physical and mental handicaps, especially those who are severely disabled. Statistical data on disabilities and research funding information are also available. A program directory is available which includes information on projects funded for the year.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Special Health Care Needs
National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
38th and R Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057 (202) 625-8410
The Clearinghouse has an extensive list of free publications concerned with children with special health care needs. Two of the publications are resource guides: 1990 Resource Guide to Organizations Concerned with Developmental Handicaps, and Children with Special Health Care Needs- Resource Guide.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Speech and Language Disorders Clearinghouse
National Institute on Deafness and
Other Communicative Disorders
NIH, Building 31, Room 1B62,
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7243
This--the newest Institute at NIH--funds intramural and extramural research on communicative disorders. Brochures and reports are available for professionals and the general public, covering a wide range of related topics.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* TDD Directory
R. Woods
Consumer Information Center- 2A
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, CO 81002
The U. S. Government TDD Directory lists federal agencies with Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf and how to reach hearing or speech-impaired federal employees if you don't use a TDD. This publication is free.
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
* Telephone Hotlines
The following clearinghouses are equipped to send information, make referrals to organizations as well as state and federal government agencies, and also provide telephone information.
Center for Handicapped Children and Teenagers (415) 923-3549
Clearinghouse on the Handicapped (404) 639-3534
Coordinating Council for the Handicapped (312) 939-3513
Federation of the Handicapped (212) 206-4250
Information Center for Individuals
with Disabilities (617) 727-5540
Information, Protection and Advocacy Center
for Handicapped Individuals (202) 547-8081
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation (914) 428-7100
National Center for Youth with Disabilities (800) 333-NCYD
National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities
and Life-Threatening Conditions (800) 922-9234
National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research (202) 732-1134
National Information System for Health
Related Services (800) 922-9234
Handicapped/Disabled Resources
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
Contemplating a new treatment for back pain, wondering about donating blood, considering elective surgery? There are many specialists and agencies available to offer their expert opinions to help you make informed decisions with your medical team. A few phone calls can boost your ability to weigh the pros and cons of various medical tests and procedures and learn about the reputation of a hospital or health clinic. Several agencies can provide the latest information on specific medications, their generic equivalents and other therapeutic drugs. Even offices that are established to collect and disseminate data for health professionals on adverse drug reactions and experimental drugs can be accessible to individual consumers.
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Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Anesthesia and Therapeutic Drug Findings
Pharmacological Sciences Program
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Building 31, Room 4A52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7707
This program supports research aimed at providing an improved understanding of biological phenomena and related chemical and molecular processes involved in the actions of therapeutic drugs, anesthetic agents, and their metabolites. This program supports research ranging from synthetic chemistry and basic biological and biochemical studies in molecular pharmacology to comparative studies in cell cultures and laboratory animals, as well as controlled clinical investigations in patients and normal volunteers. Grants are available, including pre- and postdoctoral fellowships. The Biennial Report describes the current research awards. The Annual Report of NIGMS lists all the various programs and their research highlights.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Approval of All New Drugs
Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, HFD 100, Room 14B45
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 295-8012; or
Office of Consumer Affairs
HFD 365, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research develops policy with regard to the safety, effectiveness, and labeling of all drug products and evaluates new drug applications. It develops and implements standards for the safety and effectiveness of all over-the-counter drugs. It also conducts research and develops scientific standards on the composition, quality, safety, and effectiveness of drugs. A list of guidelines is available to help manufacturers comply with the requirements of the regulations. The staff will respond to requests from information regarding the laws, regulations, policies, and functions of the FDA as it pertains to drugs. Many FDA Consumer Report articles, as well as an FDA Consumer Special Report on drugs, are available to the public.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Blood Banks and Supply
Information Center
Blood Resource Education Program
4733 Bethesda Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-3260
The Blood Resource Education Program, supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is designed to assure accessibility of an adequate supply of high-quality blood and blood products through studies of resource management, the establishment of a national blood data system, and recommendations concerning the structure and function of the national blood resource system. Contact this office for more information regarding the nation's blood supply.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Brand Name Drug Directory
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The National Drug Code Directory is divided into four sections which alphabetically lists drugs by product trade name, chemical ingredient, short name, and the National Drug Codes which are specific numbers, assigned to the drugs by the Food and Drug Administration, used for insurance billing purposes. The cost of the directory is $76.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* CAT Scans and Safety of Other Technology
Office of Health Technology Assessment
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
2101 E. Jefferson St., Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 227-8337
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161 (800) 336-4700
This office advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding health care technology issues and makes recommendations with respect to whether specific health care technologies should be reimbursable under federally-financed health programs. The office also considers the safety and effectiveness of the technology. Impending assessments are announced in the Federal Register, and input is sought from appropriate Federal agencies. The final reports are made available to the public through the National Technical Information Service. Reports and abstracts published by the Office of Health Technology Assessment are available individually or in annual volume compilations. For copies of assessments or ordering information call: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 18-12, Rockville, MD 20857; (301) 443-4100.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Construction of Hospitals and Health Facilities
Loan Division
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-A17
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5317
This office serves as the federal focus for examining capital and financial issues involved in health facilities, and administering insured and guaranteed loan programs for health facilities to determine compliance with assurances made during application for federal construction assistance. Materials are available on a variety of topics, including capital formation in health care facilities and cost containment in hospitals through energy conservation.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Drug Reactions and Pharmaceutical News
Drug Bulletin
Food and Drug Administration
HFI 42, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3220
Published on an as-needed basis, the Drug Bulletin is free to professionals and the general public interested in learning the latest developments in the drug field, such drug reactions and new medical devices.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Effective Health Care
Office of the Forum for Quality and Effectiveness in Health Care
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
2101 E. Jefferson, Room 327
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-8754
The Office of the Forum for Quality and Effectiveness in Health Care promotes the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care by facilitating the development of clinically relevant guidelines for specific conditions and treatments. Health care providers, educators, and consumers may use these guidelines to help determine how to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions most effectively. Panels for seven conditions and treatments are meeting to produce the first group of guidelines. The seven conditions for guidelines are pressure sore management, depression treated in outpatient community-based settings, urinary incontinence, cataracts in otherwise healthy eyes, sickle cell anemia management, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. For more information contact the office listed above.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Elderly Chinese and Medications
National Institute on Aging Information Center
2209 Distribution Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-3455
Safe Use of Medicines by Older People is a free fact sheet, printed on two sides in large type, and it is published in English and Chinese.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Electrical Stimulation Medical Devices
Electrophysics Branch
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
12721 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3840
The Electrophysics Branch of conducts research on medical devices involving electrical stimulation to evaluate and examine their safety at the cellular level. They also examine the calibration of microwave ovens. The staff can respond to written requests for information.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Experimental Drugs for Cancer Treatment
Developmental Therapeutics Program
National Cancer Institute
Executive Plaza North, Room 818
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-8747
The National Cancer Institute distributes two pharmaceutical publications free of charge: 1) NCI Investigational Drugs (89-2141) is an annual publication which encompasses most of the drugs in clinical trial under NCI auspices. It provides necessary product information to health care providers who utilize investigational drug products. 2) NCI Investigational Drugs-Chemical Information (86-2654) is designed to provide selected relevant chemical and physical data to investigators involved in various multi-disciplinary studies of drugs which were developed or are being developed by the Developmental Therapeutics Program. The staff is also available to answer your questions related to pharmaceuticals.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Fraudulent Medical Devices
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The Food and Drug Administration does not have the authority to regulate all medical products but it monitors the marketplace and publishes several pamphlets designed to help consumers spot bogus remedies for arthritis, cancer and medical devices including: The Big Quack Attack: Medical Devices (No. 84-3147); Quackery -- The Billion Dollar "Miracle" Business (No. 85-4200), as well as Back Pain: Ubiquitous, Controversial (No. 84-3147).
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Freedom on Information: Medical Devices
Device Monitoring Branch
Bureau of Medical Devices
8757 Georgia Ave., Room 1222
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 427-1134
The Bureau of Medical Devices reviews medical devices for particular specialties (neurology, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, radiology), and then compiles the reactions and malfunctions into a computer database. Through a Freedom of Information request at the following address, you can receive information regarding a specific medical device. FDA, Freedom of Information, 5600 Fishers Lane, HFI35, Rockville, MD 20857.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Health Care Policy Research Publications
Center for Research Dissemination and Liaison
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 18-12
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 227-8372
The Center links AHCPR with the health services community and the general public, and disseminates a wide variety of AHCPR publications, including intramural and extramural studies, technology assessments, conference proceedings, and research bibliographies. AHCPR's monthly newsletter, Research Activities, summarizes the findings of studies and announces publication of new research resources materials and upcoming conferences. Publications in Print highlights publications that are available.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Health Services Cost
Center for General Health Services Extramural Research
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
2101 E. Jefferson, Room 618
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-2345
The Center focuses on the effects of market forces on the costs and performance of the health care system; the impact of technology on the quality of care; and the content, attributes and practices of primary care. Current research in investigating health care services for people with HIV or AIDS; the health of low-income groups; the elderly; delivery of health services in rural areas; conditions common to primary care; technology assessment; and medical liability. The Division of Cost and Finance studies the economic problems involved in making more cost-effective decisions in the health care sector, productivity in health care, and the effect of third-party reimbursement. They study alternative delivery systems such as health maintenance organizations. For more information contact the office listed above.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Hospitalization and Treatment at Government's
Expense
The Clinical Center
National Institutes of Health
Building 10, Room 2C-146
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4891
The Clinical Center, as part of the National Institutes of Health, is specially designed to place patient care facilities close to research laboratories to promote the quick transfer of new scientific findings to the treatment of patients. Institutes admit to their units only those patients (upon referral by personal physicians) who have the precise kind or stage of illness under investigation by scientist-clinicians. Contact the Clinic with questions regarding current research.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Hospital Patients Complaints
Office of Health Facilities
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-03 (800) 638-0742
Rockville, MD 20857 (800) 492-0359 (in MD)
The OHF answers questions on the Hill-Burton Free Health Care Program and responds to patient complaints on Hill-Burton facilities via a toll-free hotline. The OHF also maintains an in-house database on Hill-Burton facilities.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Hospital Procedures and Discharge National Survey
Division of Health Care Statistics
NCHS
3700 East-West Highway, Room 2-63
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8522
This division has three branches which conduct research on long-term, hospital, and ambulatory care.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Hospitals and Energy Conservation
Design and Energy Branch
Division of Facilities Assistance and Recovery
Room 11A19
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-5410
The Energy and Health Facilities Branch provides information on design and construction criteria and guidelines for health care facilities and provides guidelines on energy conservation of health care facilities. This Branch mostly provides technical assistance to health care facilities with government insured mortgages, though they do have a limited ability to assist those outside this loan portfolio.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Hospitals Providing Free Care
Office of Health Facilities
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-03 (800) 638-0742
Rockville, MD 20857 (800) 492-0359 (in MD)
This hotline is a service of the Bureau of Resources Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It distributes information on applying for Hill-Burton assistance, which provides free or low-cost health care. They can answer questions regarding eligibility guidelines and facilities obligated to provide medical services.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Inventions and New Medical Treatments
Office of Medical Applications of Research (OMAR)
National Institutes of Health
Building 1, Room 260
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-1143
OMAR is the focal point within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for technology assessment and transfer activities. These activities are aimed at facilitating the transfer of results of publicly-funded biomedical research into clinical applications and evaluating these research findings for safety and effectiveness. OMAR co-sponsors Consensus Development Conferences which bring together representatives from various fields to assess the clinical applications of specific medical technologies, and then develop a consensus statement. Past topics include cesarean childbirth and Reye's Syndrome. OMAR also administers the NIH patent program, which promotes the transfer and commercialization of federally funded inventions by the private sector. OMAR disseminates information on new treatment methods and new technology.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Laser Surgery Information
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009
The FDA's publication entitled The Surgeon's Newest Scalpel is a Laser, is designed for the general public and explains the medical applications of the laser and how it works.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Laser Surgery Referral Network
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (301) 565-4167
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 336-4797 outside Washington, DC
This center can provide you with names of organizations and agencies involved with laser surgery, which can then refer you to experts in the field.
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Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Lower-Cost Generic Drugs Information
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The publication, Approved Drug Product with Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluation, is designed for public education of prescription drugs and lower-cost substitutes in an effort to help the public and health care agencies control health care costs. The price of the manual is $87.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medical Data
Office of Science and Data Development
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
6001 Montrose Rd., Room 704
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-9386
The Office of Science and Data Development is responsible for increasing the quality and quantity of data available for health services research, specifically for Medical Treatment Effectiveness Program and patient outcomes research. There are many sources of data on the care provided to patients. However, the usefulness of those data for outcomes research may be limited by lack of access to the data and lack of comparability and uniformity among data bases. The Office investigates the feasibility of linking research-related data from different sources to improve the quality and quantity of data available for research. The Office develops uniform definition of data, especially data and describe patient clinical and functional status, common reporting formats and linkages for those data. The Office evaluates existing data bases, their quality, and their availability, and then disseminates these findings. Contact the office listed above for more information.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medical Devices: Technical Assistance for Small
Businesses
Division of Small Manufacturer's Assistance
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HF2-220
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6597
The FDA provides information to small businesses regarding device regulations and what is needed to get approval. The FDA often holds meetings and workshops to offer further assistance. The handbook, A Small Business Guide to FDA, explains how the FDA works and the approval process. This Center provides copies of device regulations and FDA documents, as well as guidelines and aids that simplify manufacturer requirements. The SMA MEMO contains articles and tips on medical device regulations and reports on Center activities.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medical Devices Updates
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4690
This center conducts research relating to medical devices, reviews and evaluates medical devices approval application, and develops regulations relating to these devices. They publish two bulletins, the Medical Devices Bulletin and the Radiological Health Bulletin, both of which cover safety alerts, upcoming research, meetings, and new FDA regulations. These bulletins are designed for the medical industry community. To order the bulletins, write the center or call the editors. Radiological Health Bulletin Editor: (301) 443-5860; Medical Devices Bulletin Editor: (301) 443-5807.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medical Effectiveness
Center for Medical Effectiveness Research
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
6001 Montrose Rd., Room 704
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-0782
The Center for Medical Effectiveness Research has primary responsibility for the health services research supported by grants and contracts under the Medical Treatment Effectiveness Program (MEDTEP). The goal of MEDTEP activities is improved effectiveness of clinical practice. The Center concentrates on studies of specific clinical conditions for which alternative treatments are widely used and for which data are available or can be readily developed. Conditions are emphasized that affect large numbers of people, involve relatively expensive treatment, and are priorities in the Medicare program. Patient Outcomes Research Team (PORT) projects focus on variations in clinical practice and outcomes for a particular medical condition. Each PORT project is designed to identify and analyze the outcomes and costs of alternative practice patterns for a specific condition, determine the best strategy for treatment or clinical management, and develop and test methods for reducing inappropriate variations. Contact the office listed above for more information.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medical Expenditures
Center for General Health Services Intramural Research
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 18A-31
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4108
The National Medical Expenditure Survey was designed to meet the need for analyzing how Americans use medical services, what they pay for care, and how these expenditures are finances. A publications list is available which lists the publications from the Survey. For more information, contact the Office listed above.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medicare's Prescription Drug Benefit
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6590
OTA will study the experience of public and private payers of prescription drugs, including how they set payment rates, promote appropriate use, and control total expenditures. The study will apply this experience to develop methods that the Medicare program might use to pay for multiple- and single-source drugs, and pharmaceutical services. Contact Jane Sisk, the project director, for more information.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medicines Affected by Age, Genes, and Diet
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Building 31, Room 4A52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
A 62-page booklet titled Medicines and You (No.81-2140) describes how your age, your genes, and your diet can affect the way medicines will work in your body. This free report also describes ongoing research on biological reactions to drugs.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medicines and the Elderly
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (301) 763-1896
A film or videotape titled "Wise Use of Drugs: A Program for Older Americans" is available for sale and rental. This 30 minute program suggests ways to prevent drug dependence and gives suggestions for productive visits to the doctor to insure the patient is given complete information about prescribed drugs.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Medicines: Bad Reactions and Complaints
Practitioner Reporting System
Food and Drug Administration
12601 Twinbrook Parkway (800) 638-6725
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 881-0256 (in MD)
The Practitioner Reporting System offers a service for health professionals to report problems with drugs or medical devices. A copy of the report goes to the manufacturer, as well as to the Food and Drug Administration.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
National Information Center on Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
P.O. Box 1133 (202) 429-9091
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 456-3505 outside DC
NICODARD staff, a component of the National Health Information Center, can answer questions on rare diseases and on orphan drugs. The Center is a service of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, DHHS, and is sponsored by the Orphan Products Development Board of the Food and Drug Administration. A directory of organizations and educational materials is available from the National Technical Information Service.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Over-the-Counter Drugs and RX Consumer Info
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The FDA distributes many brochures and publications which cover a variety of topics, such as drugs, cosmetics, and foods safety and additives. This office will gladly send publications on topics that interest you. The FDA Consumer, which contains the latest developments at FDA, can be ordered for $12 per year from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Over-the-Counter and RX Drugs Safety
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
HFD 100, Room 14B45
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 295-8012; or
Office of Consumer Affairs
HFD 365, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research develops policy with regard to the safety, effectiveness, and labeling of all drug products and evaluates new drug applications. It develops and implements standards for the safety and effectiveness of all over-the-counter drugs. It also conducts research and develops scientific standards on the composition, quality, safety, and effectiveness of drugs. A list of guidelines is available to help manufacturers comply with the requirements of the regulations. The staff will respond to requests from information regarding the laws, regulations, policies, and functions of the FDA as it pertains to drugs. Many FDA Consumer Report articles, as well as an FDA Consumer Special Report on drugs, are available to the public.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Pharmaceutical Companies Intelligence
Drug Listing Branch
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFO 334
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 295-8083
This Food and Drug Administration office compiles many different types of drug-related lists, which can be obtained by writing the Freedom of Information Office listed below. Available lists include drug establishments, private label distributors, prescription drug establishments, over-the-counter and bulk drugs, drug products, and import products. The fee varies, depending upon the list. Freedom of Information, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, HFI 35, Rockville, MD 20857, (301) 443-6310.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Pharmaceutical Exports and Mislabeling
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-8996
The U.S. pharmaceutical industry is a major supplier of pharmaceuticals to developing countries, but the industry has been criticized for mislabeling certain drugs sold in those countries. OTA has studied whether inappropriate labeling is occurring today to allow health workers in those developing countries to use drugs safely and effectively. The resulting publication is titled Drug Labeling in Developing Countries.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6590
OTA is working on a project to examine trends in the structure, process, and products of pharmaceutical R&D in the U.S., with the goal of developing and implementing a system for estimating and tracking R&D costs over time. The study will also describe the organization of the pharmaceutical R&D enterprise, identifying how costs differ by therapeutic class or biological research area. Contact Judith Wagner, the project director, for more information.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Pharmacology Experiments and Research
Pharmacological Sciences Program
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Building 31, Room 4A52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7707
This program supports research aimed at providing an improved understanding of biological phenomena and related chemical and molecular processes involved in the actions of therapeutic drugs, anesthetic agents, and their metabolites. This program supports research ranging from synthetic chemistry and basic biological and biochemical studies in molecular pharmacology to comparative studies in cell cultures and laboratory animals, as well as controlled clinical investigations in patients and normal volunteers. Grants are available, including pre- and postdoctoral fellowships. The Biennial Report describes the current research awards. The Annual Report of NIGMS lists all the various programs and their research highlights.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Radiation Dose Information
Radiopharmaceutical Internal Dose Information Center
P.O.Box 117
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Oak Ridge, TN 37821-0117 (615) 576-3450
This center primarily serves researchers at government agencies and nuclear medicine centers as well as private physicians having questions about internal radiation dose calculations, especially those involving radiopharmaceuticals.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Radiation Safety Alerts
Medical Devices and Radiation
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4690
This center conducts research relating to medical devices, reviews and evaluates medical devices approval application, and develops regulations relating to these devices. They publish two bulletins, the Medical Devices Bulletin and the Radiological Health Bulletin, both of which cover safety alerts, upcoming research, meetings, and new FDA regulations. These bulletins are designed for the medical industry community. To order the bulletins, write the center or call the editors. Radiological Health Bulletin Editor: (301) 443-5860; Medical Devices Bulletin Editor: (301) 443-5807.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Second Opinion Surgical Hotline
National Second Surgical Opinion Program
Health Care Financing Administration
330 Independence Ave., SW (800) 638-6833
Washington, DC 20201 (800) 492-6603 in Maryland only
The National Second Surgical Opinion Program is an information resource for people faced with the possibility of non-emergency or elective surgery. By calling its toll-free number, the staff will help you locate a surgeon or other specialist enrolled in the program who can offer you a second opinion. Pamphlets are available containing questions that patients looking for second opinions should ask.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* Tranquilizer Warnings
Office of Public Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFE88
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
A Guide to the Proper Use of Tranquilizers (No. 86-3158) is a free 4-page booklet available on the safe use of this medicines used for treating intense anxiety disorders.
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
* X-rays and Safety
Office of Consumer Affairs
Food and Drug Administration
Public Inquiries
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3170
Several free pamphlets on radiation are available including: Primer on Radiation (No. 79-8099); Seeking the Safest X-ray Picture (No. 79-8091); X-ray Record Card (No. 80-8024); and X-rays: Get the Picture on Protection (No. 80-8088).
Medical Devices, RX and Surgery
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Hea
* See also Careers and Workplace Chapter
* See also Environment and Nature Chapter
Online databases can be accessed to obtain the latest information on potential health hazards as well as known carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals and substances. In addition, several directories and printouts are available to determine environmental risks to our health in the home, school, and at work.
ealth in the home, school, and at work.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Access to Computerized Toxicology Databases
Toxicology Information Program (TIP)
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-6308
TIP was established to provide national access to information on toxicology. The program is charged with setting up computerized databases of information from the literature of toxicology and from the files of both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Among the databases are TOXLINE (Toxicology Information Online) and CHEMLINE, a chemical dictionary file. TIP implemented the TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network) system of toxicologically-oriented data banks, including the HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data Bank), which is useful in chemical emergency response. TIP also supports the Toxicology Information Response Center, which provides reference services to the scientific community.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Birth Defects and Cancer: Harmful Chemicals
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Public Affairs Office
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-3345
This NIH institute can share the latest scientific findings on cancer-causing agents.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Chemicals, Pesticides and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health and Injury Control
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road, F29
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-4102
This center offers free publications on such topics as injury prevention, recreational safety, rodent control, and toxic agent control. You may request a copy of their publications list.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Dangerous Exposure to Toxins: Experiments
Clinical Biochemistry Branch
Division of Environmental Health Laboratory Sciences
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 488-4132
This research branch of CDC develops, validates and applies laboratory technology which improves the detection, treatment, and prevention of human toxicant exposures and resulting adverse health effects. Contact this office for more information regarding toxicant exposures.
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Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Environmental Toxicology Training and Research
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-3345
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences supports the National Toxicology Program, as well as research on how living organisms react and adapt to the environment. Some of the research encompasses neuroscience, biophysics, and genetics. They offer training programs for scientists and cooperate with many international organizations.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Harmful Environment Factors
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 541-3345
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences supports nd conducts research focusing on the interaction between humans and potentially toxic agents in their environment. The research concentrates on recognizing, identifying and investigating environmental factors that may be harmful and quantifying those factors. NIEHS research also focuses on developing an understanding of the mechanisms of action of toxic agents on biological systems. Information based on research is transmitted to regulatory agencies, other government agencies, the Congress, industry and the public.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Latest Findings about Toxics
National Toxicology Program
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
B2-04
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle, NC 27709 (919) 541-3991
The National Toxicology Program's main objectives are to increase the depth of knowledge about the toxicology of chemicals, to evaluate the full range of toxic effects of chemicals, to develop and validate new more effective and efficient assays for toxicity, and to distribute toxicological information resulting from its studies. The Environmental Health Perspectives is a scientific journal on the biological effects of environmental agents and the mechanisms through which these agents interact with living systems. The journal can be ordered from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Lead-Based Paint
Reference Supervisor
HUD User
Box 280 (800) 245-2691
Germantown, MD 20874 (301) 251-5154 in DC
This computer-based information service offer personalized literature searches by reference staff on such concerns about housing safety and lead-based paint.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* On-the-Job Hazards: Registry of 40,000 Chemicals
Toxicological Information Program
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-1131
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) is a database of toxicological information compiled, maintained and updated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The RTECS now lists over 40,000 chemicals and the concentrations at which toxicity is known to occur. The printed version is available from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238. The magnetic computer tape is available from National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161, (703) 487-4650. The on-line database is available from RTECS, Toxicological Information Program, Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20894, (301) 496-1131. For additional information, contact: The Editor, RTECS, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 533-8317.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Risk Reduction of Toxic Chemicals Exposures
National Center for Toxicological Research
Jefferson, AR 72079 (501) 541-4517
This center focuses on the need for increased research to develop better ways of assessing the risk of toxic chemicals to humans, and to help reduce those risks. This center also provides the FDA and other regulatory agencies with the knowledge to make regulatory decisions concerning toxic substances. Research is undertaken by a variety of disciplines, including biochemical and comparative toxicology.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Toxic and Pesticide Information Hotline
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (800) 858-7378
This service of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Tech University is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. It responds to non-emergency questions about the effects of pesticides, toxicology and symptoms, environmental effects, disposal and cleanup, and safe use of pesticides.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Toxicological Information Program
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-1131
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) is a database of toxicological information compiled, maintained and updated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The RTECS now lists over 40,000 chemicals and the concentrations at which toxicity is known to occur. The printed version is available from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238. The magnetic computer tape is available from National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161, (703) 487-4650. The on-line database is available from RTECS, Toxicological Information Program, Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20894, (301) 496-1131. For additional information, contact: The Editor, RTECS, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 533-8317.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
* Workplace Hazards Detection
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (800) 356-4674
NIOSH is responsible for conducting research to make the nation's workplaces healthier and safer by responding to urgent requests for assistance from employers, employees, and their representatives where imminent hazards are suspected. They conduct inspections, laboratory and epidemiologic research, publish their findings, and make recommendations for improved working conditions to regulatory agencies. NIOSH trains occupational health and safety workers and communicates research results to those concerned.
Chemicals, Toxics, and Other Health Hazards
Medical Research: Clues and Answ
Knowledge about breakthroughs in medical research is not confined to the scientific community. Anyone should look upon organizations and centers engaged in clinical studies and experiments as important information resources to learn about the latest theories which explain the complexities of medicine and health.
exities of medicine and health.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Applications and Answers about NIH Grants
Division of Research Grants
National Institutes of Health
3333 Westbard Ave., Room 449
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7441
The Division of Research Grants provides for review of National Institutes of Health grant applications. They collect, store, analyze, and evaluate management and program data needed in the administration of extramural programs. This office disseminated information on the various extramural programs and now have the information on the DRG online system. For guidelines and proposal application, contact this office.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Biomedical Research Projects Underway
Research Resources Information Center
1601 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 984-2870
You may write for the free directory, Biomedical Research Technology Resources, which lists all the current biomedical research projects funded through National Institutes of Health and the services available to other researchers (see Biomedical Research Technology Program).
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Biomedical Computing, Engineering and Technologies
Biomedical Research Technology Program
Westwood Building, Room 8A11
National Institutes of Health
5333 Westbard Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5545
NIH's Biomedical Research Technology Program focuses on biomedical computing, biomedical engineering, and technologies for the study of bimolecular and cellular structure and function. Most of the Program's budget is directed to the support of research center grants. Grants are also available for projects of advanced technology related to biomedical research. The research centers are open to outside investigators. Contact this office for a free Biomedical Research Technology Resources Directory or grant applications.
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Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Blacks and Minority Scientists Research Grants
Minority Investigator Research Enhancement Award (MIREA)
Deputy Director, Extramural Activities Program
National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Westwood Building, Room 403
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7495
Deputy Director, Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases
Westwood Building, Room 406
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7083
The MIREA provides support for faculty members of minority institutions to allow them to collaborate with principal investigators of active research grants funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) or the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). MIREA is part of an effort to strengthen biomedical research and training in institutions with significant commitments to minorities and thereby to increase the participation of minority scientists in biomedical research.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Blood and Biological Products Standards
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
Food and Drug Administration
Building 29, Room 129
8800 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20205 (301) 496-8228
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a regulatory agency for biological products, and conducts research related to the development, manufacture, testing, and use of both new and old biological products. It also conducts research on the preparation, preservation, and safety of blood and blood products. The Center cooperates with other agencies, organizations, universities and, scientists regarding biological products. The information they have is technical in nature.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Brain Tissue Banks for Neurological
and Psychiatric Diseases Research
Dr. Edward D. Bird
Professor of Neuropathology
Mclean Hospital
115 Mill St.
Belmont, MA 02178 (617) 855-3426
Human Specimen Bank
Dr. Wallace W. Tourtellotte
Chief of Neurology Service
V.A.- Wadsworth Medical Center
Building 212, Room 31
Los Angeles, CA 90073 (213) 824-4307
The National Institute of Mental Health and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke support the Brain Tissue Bank at the Mclean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts. Both Institutes also support the Human Specimen Bank at the V.A.- Wadsworth Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. These tissue banking resource collects brain tissues obtained at autopsy, blood serum, and spinal fluid, stores them cryogenically and in formalin, and distributes these materials to research scientists.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Birth Control: Researching New Contraceptive Methods
Contraception Development Branch
EPN 600, 6130 Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20892 (301) 496-1661
The Contraception Development Branch supports research on the development of new fertility regulating methods with emphasis on improving both effectiveness and acceptability. Some of the research focuses on biological evaluation of new compounds, development of improved vaginal and uterine contraception based on chemical or physical methods, and clinical trials of sex steroids. They collaborate with other national and international organizations, such as The World Health Organization and the Population Council and its International Committee for Contraceptive Research. This Branch also holds workshops on various topics.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Computer-Assisted Medical Instruction R&D
Lister Hill Center for Biomedical Communications
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 (301) 496-4441
This center is responsible for conducting research and development in computer-assisted instruction, distributed information systems, artificial intelligence and expert systems, and electronic document storage and retrieval. The Center's programs cover six areas: communications engineering, information technology, computer science, audiovisual program development, educational technology, and training and consultation. A publications list is available.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Genetics and Basic Science Research
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4A52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
NIGMS supports research and research training in the basic biomedical sciences that form the foundation needed to make advances in the understanding of disease. Research focuses on the cellular basis of disease, genetics, pharmacological sciences, physiology and biomedical engineering. For instance, they look at how DNA is replicated or how drugs are metabolized in your body. They have brochures and reports for the general public and professionals on such topics as medicines and genetic diseases.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Grants from National Institutes of Health
Office of Grants Inquiries
National Institutes of Health
5333 Westbard Ave., Room 449
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7441
This office can answer your questions regarding policies, applications, procedures, and other information concerning NIH grants.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Health Sciences International Collaboration
Fogarty International Center for Advanced Studies
in Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Building 16, Room 306
Bethesda, MD 20852 (301) 496-2075
This international research center assembles scientists and others in the biomedical, behavioral and related fields for discussion, study, and research relating to the international development of the health science. It also sponsors research programs, conferences, and seminars to further international cooperation and collaboration in the life sciences. FIC oversees the Scholars-in-Residence program and awards fellowships to foreign scientists. Publications are available covering international health care concerns.
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Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Heart and Lung Transplants
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 5A-52
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4236
This Institute is involved with both intra- and extramural, experimental research regarding transplantation of the heart and lungs. Current research focuses on immune modulation and organ rejection, as well as on long-term preservation of the heart to allow for transplantation. The staff can refer you to current researchers, and can send you brochures and reports on this procedure.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Laboratory Animals for Medical Research
Veterinary Resources Program
National Center for Research Resources
National Institutes of Health
Westwood Building, Room 857
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-2527
The Animal Resources Program helps meet the needs of biomedical researchers for high quality, disease-free animals and specialized animal research facilities. The program supports, via grants and contracts, primate research centers and their field stations, primate breeding and supply projects, animal diagnostic laboratories, and a variety of other research projects. The program comprises three subprograms: The Regional Primate Research Centers, Laboratory Animal Sciences, and Biological Models and Materials Resources. Contact this office for more information and a free directory which informs researchers of the resources provided and how to access them.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Mental Health Grants for Hispanic and Other Minorities
Associate Director for Special Populations
National Institute of Mental Health
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-95
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2847
The Minority Group Mental Health Program has two funding components. 1) It funds research and development centers to provide minorities (Hispanic, Asia and Native Americans) an opportunity to conduct research on specific minority concerns. And 2) It funds minority students through the MARC, Minority Fellowship, and Minority Institution Research Development Programs, which are designed to give minorities grants for mental health research.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Neurophysiology and Computer Systems
Research Services Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Building 36, Room 2A03
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-4957
The scientists and engineers of this research branch of NIMH develop experimental design, data processing, and computer programs to help with research in neurophysiology, neurogenetics, and neurochemistry. The researchers can provide consultation in statistical analysis and experimental design, along with information on image processing programs which are available to the public.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Ongoing NIH Scientific Research Database
Research Documentation Section
Division of Research Grants
National Institutes of Health
5333 Westbard Avenue
Westwood Building, Room 148B
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7543
The Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISPS) system is designed to provide scientific and associated grant identification information on research currently being done at the National Institute of Health.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Pharmacology Research
Pharmacology Research Associate Program
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Westwood Building, Room 919
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-7301
The PRAP is a small, highly selective intramural activity supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Each year 11 recently trained scientists are selected for a 2-year period of postdoctoral research in laboratories at NIH and the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration. Associates conduct research under the direction of senior scientists and take course work.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
* Research Money: Comprehensive List of Grantees
Health-Related Research and Development
Office of Extramural Research
NIH, Building 1, Room 144
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5126
This office can answer your questions regarding grants and contracts and direct you to the appropriate office for your research needs. This office also formulates grant award policies and procedures and publishes the Research Award Index, a directory of the research awards for each year, available for $92 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238.
Medical Research: Clues and Answers
Health Costs and Services
Health policy and the health care delivery systems are evaluated and reassessed every day. Numerous sources for data and statistics are readily available which can help reveal information on particular medical procedures, hospitals and other aspects of health care.
spects of health care.
Health Costs and Services
* Births, Abortions, Deaths Statistics
Division of Vital Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East-West Highway, Room 1-44
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8952
This division collects data on births, deaths, abortions, marriages, and divorces, and produces annual data for the U.S., states, countries, and local areas.
Health Costs and Services
* Community Health Services for Homeless,
Migrant Farmworkers and Other Populations
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2320
The Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance Services focuses nationally on efforts to ensure the availability and delivery of health care services in health manpower shortage areas, to medically underserved populations, and to special services populations, such as migrants or the homeless. The Bureau provides project grants to community-based organizations to meet the health needs of the undeserved or special needs populations.
Health Costs and Services
* Cost of Health Care: Statistics
Office of Public Affairs
Health Care Financing Administration
200 Independence Ave., SW
Room 423-H
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-8056; or
Office of Research and Statistics
Social Security Administration
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009 (202) 965-1234
These offices collect statistics regarding health, health care, and health care financing. They compile and distribute data on a wide variety of topics, such as spending on health care services, the age of recipients of services, and health problems.
Health Costs and Services
* Cost of Medicaid and Medicare
Health Care Financing Administration
6325 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21207 (301) 597-3933
This office compiles statistics on Medicaid, health coverage for low-income, and Medicare, health coverage for the elderly. The data are broken down many ways such as populations, expenditures, and utilization. Each year they publish a HCFA statistics booklet which provides significant summary information about health expenditures and HCFA programs.
Health Costs and Services
* Cradle to Grave Health Statistics
National Center for Health Care Statistics
Scientific and Technical Information Branch
3700 East West Highway, Room 1-57
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8500
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the Federal Government's principal vital and health statistics agency. It collects, analyzes, and distributes data, conducts research in statistical and survey methodology, and provides technical assistance in the U.S., foreign countries, and for other organizations. They conducted several population-based surveys, such as the National Health Interview Survey and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; and several record-based surveys, such as the National Hospital Discharge Survey and The National Nursing Home Survey. NCHS cooperates with states and other countries to improve the quality and availability of data. A central component of NCHS is to distribute its data, which is done through a series of publications, public use data files, and unpublished tabulations, as well as through journals, conferences, and workshops.
Health Costs and Services
* Doctor Visits National Survey
Division of Health Examination Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East-West Hwy., Room 2-58
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-7068
This division collects data on health-related matters and administers the National Health and Nutrition Survey, which assesses the health and nutritional status of the general population through direct physical examination.
Health Costs and Services
* Federal Health Policy Evaluations
Information Specialist
DHHS Policy Information Center
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW, Room 438-F
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-6445
This center identifies, collects, and indexes all program evaluations, studies, and reports of government health programs from such agencies as the General Accounting Office, the Congressional Budget Office,the Office of Technology Assessment. Abstracts of these evaluations are available as well as the annual publication, Compendium of HHS Evaluation Studies.
Health Costs and Services
* Health Care Delivery and Health Professions
Office of Public Affairs
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 1443
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2086
The Health Resources and Services Administration offers a free catalog, Current Publications, which lists all the publications films, and videos produced by HRSA's three bureaus: Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development and Bureau of Health Professions.
Health Costs and Services
* Illness and Wellness Status of 50,000 Families
Division of Health Interview Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East-West Highway, Room 2-44
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-7085
This division administers the National Health Interview Survey, which is the principal source of information on the health, illness, and disability status of non-institutionalized population. The survey focuses on current health topics and is conducted continually in 50,000 households.
Health Costs and Services
* Government Health Programs Report Card
Policy Information Center
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., SW, Room 438-F
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 245-6445
This center has identified, collected, and indexed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' program evaluations and evaluative research reports. Also collected are reports from the DHHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the DHHS Inspector General's Office, and the General Accounting Office, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Office of Technology Assessment. A one-page description sheet, including an abstract, is prepared for each study. Copies may be purchased through the National Technical Information Service. Inquiries are answered by telephone, by mail, or by personal assistance. An in-house, online database provides access to the reports by subject and/or sponsoring agency, with custom printouts, including abstracts, available upon request. An annual publication, Compendium of HHS Evaluation Studies, is also available.
Health Costs and Services
* Grants for Health Promotion Projects
ODPHP National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133 (800) 336-4797
Washington, DC 20013 (301) 565-4167 (in MD)
The guide, Locating Resources for Healthy People 2000 Health Promotion Projects, is designed to assist newcomers on their search for health promotion funding by introducing them to the major tasks involved and information services available. This publication is divided into four major sections. Section I discusses basic principles of fundseeking. Sections II and III discuss where and how to look for health promotion funds, focusing on both private and public sectors. Major foundations and Federal agencies interested in health promotion, as well as local sources are listed. Section IV lists resources--organizations, foundations, publications, and databases--that can be useful to those seeking funds. Also included is an appendix, which includes a glossary, a list of acronyms, a bibliography, and a sample grant application form.
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Health Costs and Services
* Marriage and Divorce Statistics
Division of Vital Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East-West Highway, Room 1-44
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8952
This division collects data on the number of marriages and divorces as well as statistics of births, abortions, and deaths. It produces annual data for the U.S., states, countries, and local areas.
Health Costs and Services
* Medical Services and Personnel Shortages
National Clearinghouse for Primary Care Information
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955
This clearinghouse provides information services to support the planning, development, and delivery of ambulatory health care to urban and rural areas where shortages of medical personnel and services exist. Its primary audience is health care providers who work in community health centers. They have a list of publications and can make referrals to other health-related organizations. This clearinghouse also publishes a newsletter, Primary Care Perspectives.
Health Costs and Services
* Nurses, Doctors, and Services Availability
Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7-05
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2320
The Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance Services focuses nationally on efforts to ensure the availability and delivery of health care services in health manpower shortage areas, to medically underserved populations, and to special services populations. It also administers the National Health Service Corps Program which recruits health care practitioners and places them in areas having shortages of people trained in health-related fields.
Health Costs and Services
* Planned Approach to Community Health (PATCH)
Program
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Bldg 3, Room 117
Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-2838
CCDPHP staff work with State and local health departments and community members to organize local intervention programs. The center provides materials and technical assistance, and the communities invest their time and resources and make the program work. Programs have focused on cholesterol screening and nutrition, smoking cessation, alcohol misuse, and prevention of injuries from falls. The PATCH program also conducts international training conferences.
Health Costs and Services
* Prepaid Medicare Health Care
Deputy Director
Office of Prepaid Health Care
Health Care Financing Administration
Parklawn Building, Room 9-11
330 Independence Avenue SW, Room 436
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0815
This office offers materials on health maintenance organizations (HMOs), specifically the capitation concept under Medicare designed to control health costs. Since this bureau monitors qualified plans, it can serve as an information resource on Medicare prepaid health care plans.
Health Costs and Services
* World Health Policies
Office of International Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 18-87
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1774
This office supports the Assistant Secretary for Health in developing policy, and also coordinates activities of the Public Health Service in the field of international health. It works closely with the World Health Organization and other international organizations and oversees PHS participation in over 25 bi-national health agreements. The OIH will respond to questions regarding U.S. participation in international health agreements and programs. A publications list is available.
Health Costs and Services
General Sources
* See also Education Chapter
* See also Information from Lawmakers Chapter
* See also Health and Medicine Chapter
* See also Law and Social Justice Chapter
This chapter includes information sources which deal primarily with alcohol and illegal drugs. The first section identifies several different government agencies, private organizations, clearinghouses, and databases which track chemical dependence in the U.S., as well as international trends. Drug-related crime, traffic accidents, and other statistics are also included. The Education and Prevention Section offers all sorts of publications and audiovisuals for teachers, counselors, health professionals, parents, and students. Comic books and coloring books for youngsters also are noted, as well as free posters which carry the drug-free message. Many organizations experimenting with different strategies for prevention and detection of drug abuse in schools, communities and workplaces are listed. Under the Treatment and Rehabilitation section you'll find several resources which can provide you with counseling, referrals, and printed materials on the problems of addiction. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, for example, with its round-the-clock toll-free number, offers help to families dealing with alcoholism. The Psychiatric Institute runs the National Cocaine Hotline and answers questions and provides referrals to drug rehab centers. Both the National Health Information Center and the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information are excellent places to learn about the array of private resources, new organizations, hotlines, and self-help programs for those who need them. Dozens of federal and state government law enforcement agencies, as well as those involved with international drug trafficking enforcement and prosecution, are listed in the last section of this chapter.
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* Academic Institutions and Strategies for Substance
Prevention
Office for Substance and Alcohol Abuse (OSAP)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (301) 443-6480
Single publications are free of charge, including a publications catalog. Many are available in Spanish. Examples are: Alcohol Practices, Policies, and Potentials of American Colleges and Universities: A White Paper (CS02) and Strategies for Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems on College Campuses: Program Administrators Guide (CS03). Both of these are designed to help colleges deal with alcohol and drugs on campuses.
General Sources
* Alcohol and AIDS
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
The following are available publications that are free:
Preventing HIV Infection Among Youth (BK193)
NIDA-Capsule: Facts Supporting NIDA's Drug Abuse and AIDS Prevention Campaign for Teens (CP36). This pamphlet explains how alcohol can change a person's judgement about having unsafe sex.
General Sources
* Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-8956
ADAMHA conducts and supports research on the biological, psychological, behavioral and epidemiological aspects of alcoholism, drug abuse, and mental health and illness; supports the training of scientists to conduct research in the alcoholism, drug abuse and mental heath fields; gathers and analyzes data about the extent of alcohol, drug abuse and mental health problems and the national response to these needs; encourages groups to facilitate and expand programs for the prevention and treatment; and provides information on alcoholism, drug abuse, and mental health to the public and to the scientific community. A new pamphlet is available: Update September 1992, and will be sent upon request.
General Sources
* Alcoholism and Health Insurance Coverage
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Parklawn Building
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 16C141
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3860
The NIAAA looks at trends relating to treatment of alcoholism and insurance financing issues. It advocates adequate health insurance coverage for alcoholism treatment, and conducts studies on this topic, which are available to the public.
Call the Clearinghouse at (800) 729-6686. Catalog is free upon request.
General Sources
* Alcohol in the Workplace
National Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (301) 468-2600
An Employers Guide to Dealing with Substance Abuse (PHD543), Research on Drugs and the Workplace (CAP24), and Workers at Risk: Drugs and Alcohol on the Job (PHD521) discuss all aspects of alcohol and the workplace. These are available free, as well as a catalog of other publications.
General Sources
* Alcoholism Magazine for Professionals
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Alcohol Health and Research World, a magazine published quarterly and available for $11 per year, provides professionals with information regarding current research, prevention, and treatment of alcoholism, and includes comment and opinion section, along with information about upcoming events.
General Sources
* American Alliance for Rights and Responsibilities
AARR
Suite 1112
1725 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 785-7844
This is a national non-profit membership organization which is trying to help restore civic duty to the American public. It is working on drug and alcohol abuse and the rights and responsibilities of families. Publications are available free. One of them is The Winnable War: A Community Guide to Eradicating Street Drug Markets.
General Sources
* Alcohol Resources and Bibliographies
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (301) 468-2600
Single copies of each of these resource bulletins are available free: Self Help Groups for Professionals and Special Populations (No. MS330); Publishers of Books on Alcohol Topics (No. MS313); What You Can do About Drug Use in America (PHD587); You Can Help Your Community Get Rid of Drugs (PHD577); Training Drug Treatment Staff in the Age of Aids. You can also order the latest copy of their catalog. The following Prevention Resource Guides are available free, and contain facts, figures, resources, and other information relevant to the specific guide:
Prevention Resource Guide: American Indians/Native Alaskans
Prevention Resource Guide: Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
Prevention Resource Guide: Children of Alcoholics
Prevention Resource Guide: College Youth
Prevention Resource Guide: Elementary Youth
Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Postpartum Women and Their Infants
Prevention Resource Guide: Preschool Children
Prevention Resource Guide: Rural Communities
Prevention Resource Guide: Secondary School Students
General Sources
* Alcohol and Drug Awareness
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (301) 468-2600
RADAR (The regional alcohol and drug awareness resource) network provides information centers across the country and in Canada. These centers provide the public with a variety of local services. State and Canadian locations are available through this office.
General Sources
* Alcoholism and Pregnancy
National Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (301) 468-2600
These are two publications available on what happens when you drink when you are pregnant: How to Take Care of Your Baby Before Birth (PH239), Alcohol Alert #13: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (PH297), and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs May Harm the Unborn (PH291) are excellent sources on fetal risk of abnormalities. Also discussed are complications in labor and custodial rights after birth.
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General Sources
* Careers in Psychological and Epidemiological Aspects
of Chemical Dependence
Chemical Dependence
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6480
It also supports research training of individuals and institutions who are training individuals in the biological and psychological sciences and epidemiological aspects of drug abuse to enable them to pursue careers in research. For free information call the National Clearinghouse, (301) 468-2600.
General Sources
* Children of Alcoholics
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
Prevention Resource Guide: Children of Alcoholics (MS417) and Alcohol Alert #9: Children of Alcoholics: Are They Different? (PH288) are two free publications. The Typical Alcoholic American (AV195) is a poster that is of particular interest to children of alcoholics.
General Sources
* Cocaine: Pharmacology, Prevention, and Treatment
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
These publications are available from the Clearinghouse:
Crack Cocaine: A Challenge for Prevention. OSAP Prevention, Monograph
9(1991)
The Epidemiology of Cocaine Use and Abuse. NIDA Research, Monograph
110(1991)
Cocaine Abuse (CAP05)
Cocaine Freebase (CAP05)
Use and Consequences of Cocaine (CAP07)
General Sources
* Community Action Against Addiction
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
PO Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20892 (301) 468-2600
The Clearinghouse has many free publications dealing with drug abuse and the community. Some of the titles include:
Citizen's Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Directory. Resources for Getting
Involved.
Connections.
The Door to Recovery: Community Drug Abuse Treatment.
The Fact Is...Communications Programs Can Help to Prevent Alcohol and Other
Drug Problems.
Communities Creating Change: 1990 Exemplary Alcohol and Other Drug
Prevention Programs.
Evaluating Faculty Development and Clinical Training Programs in Substance
Abuse: A Guidebook.
Handbook for Evaluating Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs.
How to Start and Run an Alcohol and Other Drug Information Center: A Guide.
Little League Drug Education Program (video).
Making Health Communication Programs Work: A Planner's Guide.
Message and Material Review Process.
Parent Training Is Prevention.
Prevention Plus II: Tools for Creating and Sustaining a Drug-Free Community.
Turning Awareness Into Action.
What You Can Do About Drug Use in America.
Prevention: From Knowledge to Action.
The Primary Prevention of Alcohol Problems: A Critical Review of the Research
Literature.
The Fact Is...Resources Are Available for Disabled Persons With Alcohol and Other
Drug Problems.
The Fact Is...Reaching Hispanic/Latino Audiences Requires Cultural Sensitivity.
Safer Streets Ahead.
Substance Abuse Prevention Within Inner-City Communities.
Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk Driving Proceedings.
Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk Driving: Background Papers.
The Fact Is...Training Is Available for Professionals in the Field of Alcohol and
Other Drug Abuse.
Twenty Exemplary Prevention Programs: Helping Communities to Help
Themselves.
The Fact Is...You Can Effectively Launch Media Campaigns.
The Fact Is...You Can Start a Student Assistance Program.
Youth at High Risk for Substance Abuse.
A Community Solution, Drug Abuse Treatment.
Overcoming Barriers to Drug Abuse Treatment in the Community.
General Sources
* Community Prevention and Education Grants
ACTION
Drug Alliance Office
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Suite 8200
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5212
ACTION supports community-based prevention and education efforts with grants, contracts, conferences, and technical assistance. Nonprofit organizations and state and local governments are eligible to receive grants from ACTION. An announcement is made in the Federal Register regarding the type of activities that the ACTION grant is available for and organizations are encouraged to apply. ACTION also maintains a mailing list which sends copies of the notices appearing in the Federal Register directly to those on the list. To get the name of your organization on this list, call the number above.
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General Sources
* Community Volunteer Service Programs
ACTION
Drug Alliance Office
1100 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 8200
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-5212
ACTION is the principal agency in the Federal Government for administering volunteer service programs. Many of the various components of ACTION, such as Foster Grandparents and VISTA, are involved in community drug abuse education, prevention or treatment programs. The Drug Alliance Office coordinates the agency's drug abuse activities, awards grants that strengthen and expand local volunteer activities combatting illegal drug use among youth and the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs by the elderly, provides training and technical assistance, and conducts public awareness and education efforts.
General Sources
* Driving-While-Intoxicated Statistics
Transportation Department
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0123
The National Center tabulates data on highway traffic accidents and maintains statistics on accidents and fatalities due to alcohol or drug use. They have extensive data on drunk driving, seat belts and alcohol, as well as much more.
One free information pamphlet is Drunk Driving Facts.
General Sources
* Drug Abuse and AIDS
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
Publications available on Drug Abuse and Aids include:
Drug Abuse and AIDS (CAP04)
How Getting High Can Get You AIDS (PHD573)
Training Drug Treatment Staff in the Age of AIDS (PHD571).
Posters available include:
AIDS. Another Way Drugs Can Kill (AV187). This poster explains the
drugs/sex/AIDS connection. It includes a quiz on drugs and AIDS.
Fatal Accident (AV60). This poster shows how drugs can cause two kinds of car
"accidents", crashes and HIV/AIDS transmissions.
General Sources
* Drug Abuse and AIDS Helpline
National Institute of Drug Abuse (800) 662-HELP
NIDA Helpline provides general phone information on drug abuse and on AIDS as it relates to intravenous drug users. This hotline offers referrals to drug rehab centers. Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. Monday through Friday; 12 p.m. - 3 a.m. on weekends.
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General Sources
* Drug Abuse and Pregnancy
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
Publications about pregnant women and drug abuse include:
Guess Who Else Can Get AIDS If You Shoot Drugs? Your Baby (AVD23)
How to Take Care of Your Baby Before Birth (PH239)
Drug Abuse and Pregnancy (CAP33)
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs May Harm the Unborn (PH291).
General Sources
* Drug Abuse Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6480
NIDA conducts and supports research on the biological, psychological, psychosocial, and epidemiological aspects of drug abuse. It also collaborates with and provides technical assistance to State drug abuse authorities, and encourages State and community efforts in planning, establishing, maintaining, coordinating, and evaluating more effective drug abuse programs.
General Sources
* Drug Dependent Youth and Jobs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5940
Drug-dependent youth who receive vocational rehabilitation services present unique challenges to State vocational rehabilitation service delivery systems. An interagency agreement (with the U.S. Department of Education) enables State vocational rehabilitation agencies to receive training through the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive drug rehabilitation training and information program. The ultimate goal of this program is to secure employment for eligible youth ages 14-18 who have been drug dependent.
General Sources
* Drug Rehabilitation Services
Office of Public Affairs
Administration for Children and Families (ACE)
902 9th and D Sts.
Washington, DC 20047 (202) 673-3331
This office provides leadership and direction to human services programs for the elderly, children and youth, families, Native Americans, persons living in rural areas, and handicapped persons. HDS administers rehabilitation services for these groups.
General Sources
* Drugs and the Workplace
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
These publications are available through the Clearinghouse Catalog:
An Employer's Guide to Dealing with Substance Abuse (PHD5430)
How Drug Abuse Takes Profit out of Business, How Drug Treatment Helps Put It
Back (PHD574).
General Sources
* Drug-Related Highway Accidents Research
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9550
NHTSA is the Federal focal point for the national effort to eliminate driving while intoxicated,, including research on drug-related highway problems. Call (202) 366-9588 for free information.
General Sources
* Drug Reports
General Accounting Office
P.O. Box 6015
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (202) 275-6241
The GAO conducts reports on various topics including various issues regarding drugs. Nonprescription Drugs: Over the Counter and Underemphasized examines the FDA's procedures for approving and monitoring over-the-counter drugs in order to identify potential vulnerabilities in the procedures that could result in the approval and marketing of unsafe and ineffective drugs. Adolescent Drug Use Prevention: Common Features of Promising Community Programs examines the design, implementation, and results of promising comprehensive, community-based drug use prevention programs for young adolescents, regardless of their funding sources. These reports are free.
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General Sources
* Drug Testing to Identify High-Risk Youths
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The OJJDP funds programs such as Urine Testing of Juvenile Detainees to Identify High-Risk Youths, and Drug Testing Guidelines for Juvenile Justice agencies. Program goals include developing a comprehensive drug identification, screening, and testing program to be included in training curriculums for juvenile justice policymakers, administrators, and direct service professionals. Call 1-800-638-8736 for free information.
General Sources
* Effective Anti-Drug Strategies
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5914
To effectively combat youth drug and alcohol abuse and coordinated juvenile substance abuse prevention and treatment programs, further knowledge must be gained on strategies and approaches that communities are using nationwide. OJJDP funded the Introduction of Effective Systemwide Strategies To Combat Youth Drug and Alcohol Abuse project to help communities assess their resources and capabilities, and use a coordinated systemwide approach to address drug- and alcohol-related problems. A three-volume assessment report was produced containing a review of literature, information describing 10 promising approaches, and a model for community action against drug and alcohol abuse.
General Sources
* Effective Parenting Skills with High-Risk Youth
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW (800) 638-8736
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The purpose of Identification and Transfer of Effective Juvenile Justice Projects and Services: Effective Parenting Strategies for Families of High Risk Youth is to reduce delinquency and drug abuse in youth by providing community agencies with information and skills to implement special programs for families of high-risk youth. This project currently is assessing existing family-oriented programs that have demonstrated success in decreasing delinquency, drug use, or associated risk factors.
General Sources
* Employee Assistance for Drug and Alcohol Abuse
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The Fact Is...Employee Assistance Contacts Are Available In Every State is a free publication, which explains that an Employee Assistance Program is a professional assessment/referral and/or short term counseling service for motivating and helping employees with alcohol, drug, or mental health problems to seek and accept appropriate help. EAPs are particularly concerned with problems that adversely affect job performance. These programs can serve as part of a comprehensive approach to combat alcohol and other drug abuse in the workplace. The following is a list of State EAP contacts who are available for providing technical assistance to private sector CEOs, managers, supervisors, and union representatives who are establishing or managing employee assistance programs.
Alabama
Phillip Johnson
Alabama Department of Mental Health
P.O. Box 3710
Montgomery, AL 36193 (205) 271-9285
Alaska
Matthew Feliz/George Mundel
Office of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Department of Health and Social Services
BY H-05-F (907) 586-6201 (Juneau)
Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 561-4213 (Anchorage)
Arizona
Russ Binicki
Maricopa County EAP
Luhrs Building
11 W. Jefferson, Suite 14
Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 261-7030
Arkansas
Ray Stephens
Assistant Deputy Director
Office on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
400 Donaghey Plaza North
P.O. Box 1437
7th and Main St.
Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 682-6652
California
Cliff Coleman
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
111 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 323-1860
Colorado
Ed Kraft
OPC Position
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Department of Health
4210 East 11th Ave.
Denver, CO 80220 (303) 331-8201
Connecticut
Margaret Perla
Deputy Director
Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
999 Asylum Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105 (203) 566-3075
Delaware
Paul Poplawski
Division of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health
1901 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 421-6109
District Of Columbia
Charles W. Avery
Office of Health Planning and Development
Commission of Public Health
425 Eye St., NW, Room 3210
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 724-5637
Florida
Linda Lewis
HRS-Department of Personnel Management
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Building 3, Room 216
Tallahassee, FL 32399 (904) 488-0900
Georgia
Ed Pierce
Substance Abuse Service
878 Peachtree St., NE
Suite 319
Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 728-4033
Hawaii
John McCarthy
Department of Health
c/o Alcohol and Drug Abuse Branch
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801 (808) 548-4280
Idaho
Tina Klampt
Substance Abuse Program
Department of Health and Welfare
450 West State St.
Boise, ID 83720 (208) 334-5935
Illinois
Marie Apke
State of Illinois Center
100 West Randolph, Suite 3-300
Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 917-6983
Indiana
Johnie Underwood, Director
Division of Addiction Services
Department of Mental Health
117 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-7816
Janet Zwick, Director
Iowa Division of Substance Abuse and Health Promotions
Lucas State Office Building
321 E. Twelfth St.
Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-8021
Kansas
Suzanne Milburn
Health and Environment
Landon State Office Building
10th Floor
900 Southwest Jackson St.
Topeka, KS 66620 (913) 296-1224
Kentucky
Michael Townsend
Substance Abuse Division
275 East Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40621 (502) 564-2880
Louisiana
Sanford Hawkins
Office of Prevention and Recovery
2744B Wooddale Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (504) 922-0728
Maine
Kevin Parker, Director
State Employee Assistance Program
P.O. Box 112
Hallowell, ME 04347 (207) 289-5752
Maryland
Sharon Dow
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
201 West Preston St., 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201 (301) 225-6548
Massachusetts
David Mulligan
Division of Alcoholism and Drugs
150 Tremont St., 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111 (617) 727-8614
Michigan
Barry Mintzes
Programs Administrator, OSAS-MDPH
3423 North Logan
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-8810
Minnesota
Keith Tweenen
Summit Bank Building, Suite 200
205 Aurora Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103 (612) 296-0765
Mississippi
Anne Robertson, Director
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Department of Mental Health
1500 Woolfolk Building
Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 359-1297
Missouri
Lois Olson, Director
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Department of Mental Health
1915 South Ridge Dr.
P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102 (314) 751-4942
Montana
Daryl Bruno
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Department of Institutions
1539 11th Ave.
Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-2827
Nebraska
Malcolm Herd
Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Department of Public Institutions
P.O. Box 94728
Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 471-2851, ext. 5583
Nevada
Sharyn Peal
Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
505 East King St., Room 500
Carson City, NV 89710 (702) 885-4790
New Hampshire
Carol Gregory
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Human Services Building
6 Hazen Dr.
Concord, NH 03301 (6303) 271-4628
New Jersey
Larry Ganges/ Mark Brown
Department of Health
129 East Hanover St., CN 362
Trenton, NJ 08625 (609) 292-0729
New Mexico
Carol Ross, Director
New Mexico State EAP
825 Topeka St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 827-9920
New York
Dan Forget
Bureau of Occupational Industrial Services
New York Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
194 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210 (518) 474-6422
Jim Sipe
Program Manager
State EAP
Governor's Office of Employee Relations
1 Commerce Plaza
Suite 706
Albany, NY 12260 (518) 473-3414
North Carolina
Roy Sonovick
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Department of Human Services
State Capitol Building
Bismarck, ND 58505 (701) 224-2769
Phil Flench
Industrial Commission of Ohio
4th Floor
246 North High St.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 644-8968
Oklahoma
Steve West
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Department of Mental Health
p.O. Box 53277, Capitol Station
Oklahoma City, OK 73152 (405) 271-7474
Oregon
Jeffrey N. Kushner
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
1178 Chemeketa St., NE
Salem, OR 97310 (503) 378-2163
Pennsylvania
Jeff Johnston, Director
Bureau of Program Services
H&W Building, Room 929
P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 783-8200
Puerto Rico
Isabel Sullveres de Martinez
Employee Assistance Program Department of Service Against Addiction
Box 21414
Rio Piedras Station
Rio Piedras, PR 00928 (809) 758-7330
Rhode Island
Robert MacDonald
Rhode Island Employee Assistance Program
33 College Hill Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 828-9560
South Carolina
Robert R. Charles
South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
3700 Forest Dr.
Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 734-9547
South Dakota
Barry Pillen, EAP Coordinator
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Joe Foss Building
523 East Capital
Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3123
Tennessee
Carole M. Boone, Ed.D.
Doctors Building, 4th Floor
706 Church St.
Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 741-1925
Texas
Robby Duffield
Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1705 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463-5510
Jeano Campanaro
Department of Social Services
Human Resources/Organizational Development
120 North, 200 West, Human Resources
3rd. Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (801) 538-4216
Vermont
Buell Mitchell and John Taylor
EAP Coordinators
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
103 South Main St.
Waterbury, VT 05676 (802) 241-2170
Virginia
Wayne Thacker
Division of Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse Services
109 Governor St.
Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 786-3906
Washington
Dwight Bond
907 North West Ballard Way
Seattle, WA 98107 (206) 545-7782
West Virginia
Jack Clohan/Gary Koontz
Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
State Office Complex, Building 3
1800 Washington St., E
Room 402
Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 348-2276
Wisconsin
Steve Ojibway
Department of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box 7851
1 West Wilson St., Room 434
Madison, WI 53707 (608) 267-9281
Wyoming
Jean DeFratis, Director
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-7115, ext. 7118
General Sources
* Gangs and Drugs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5940
A crucial issue in addressing gang and drug problems is the need for close cooperation and sharing of information among all key juvenile justice policymakers within a jurisdiction. The Gang and Drug POLICY Training Program provides assistance to personnel from all arenas of the local juvenile justice system in confronting drug activity by gangs. The objectives of this training program are to present to key policymakers a cooperative interagency process that leads to improved public and private gang and drug prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies.
General Sources
* Homelessness and Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Homeless Demonstration and Evaluation Branch
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 13C-02
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-9334
This Branch supports a variety of contracts and cooperative agreements, including a research demonstration program authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The research demonstration program contributes to scientific knowledge regarding effective interventions for homeless individuals with alcohol and other drug problems. The HDEB also supports technical assistance papers on the housing and service needs of this population. Information about the research demonstration program and other documents about homelessness, alcohol and other drug problems are available through the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (800-729-6686).
General Sources
* House of Representatives Narcotics Committee
U.S. Congress
House Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control
Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 226-3040
This special committee investigates drug abuse, conducts hearings in Washington and throughout the country, and publishes numerous studies which are available to the public. Caller must request specific information for specific hearings.
General Sources
* Illegal Drug Use in Youth
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
P. O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 638-8736
The Coordinating Council is a group of 16 Federal agencies who held a workshop to develop interagency initiatives to combat the juvenile drug problem. The 1990 Action Plan to Prevent Illegal Drug Use Among High-Risk Youth provides details of the 19 interagency projects. They also produced Juvenile Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: A Guide to Federal Initiatives for Prevention, Treatment, and Control which will serve as a resource for State, local, and private agencies and individuals working to combat juvenile drug and alcohol abuse.
General Sources
* Indian Housing Programs
Headstart Public and Indian Housing Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th St. SW, Room 4112
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-4214
This non-profit organization provides information for establishing child day care centers.
General Sources
* Innovative Approaches in Criminal Justice
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 6000 (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) publishes:
A Criminal Justice System Strategy for Treating Cocaine-Heroin Abusing Offenders
in Custody
Issues and Practices in Criminal Justice
Arresting the Demand for Drugs; Characteristics of Different Types of Drug
Involved Offenders.
Searching for Answers: Second Annual Evaluation Report on Drugs and Crime,
Report to the President, the Attorney General, and the Congress
A Comparison of Urinalysis Technologies for Drug Testing in Criminal Justice
Drug Use Forecasting
Mandatory and Random Drug Testing in the Honolulu Police Department
Prison Programs for Drug-Involved Offenders
Urine Testing of Detained Juveniles To Identify High-Risk Youth
In-Prison Programs for Drug-Involved Offenders
Multijurisdictional Drug Law Enforcement Strategies: Reducing Supply and
Demand
General Sources
* International Criminal Justice Clearinghouse
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The Institute operates an international information center, the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Subscribers receive the bimonthly NIJ Reports, which includes feature articles on major research developments and abstracts of the latest additions to the NCJRS database, which now numbers more than 100,000 documents.
General Sources
* Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 638-8736
Publications, research findings, and program evaluations are available as well as specific services including database searches, referrals, conference support, and other juvenile justice products. Free publications dealing with juveniles and alcohol and drug use include:
OJJDP Update on Statistics: Juvenile Court Drug and Alcohol Cases: 1985-1988.
OJJDP Update on Programs: Drug Recognition Techniques for Juvenile Justice
Professionals.
OJJDP Update on Statistics: Growth In Minority Detentions Attributed to Drug
Law Violators.
1990 Action Plan to Prevent Illegal Drug Use Among High-Risk Youth.
Juvenile Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: A Guide to Federal Initiatives for
Prevention, Treatment, and Control.
General Sources
* Local Drug Treatment Centers Incentives
Susan Lachter David or Audrey Yorrell
National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10a-39
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1124
Overcoming Barriers to Drug Abuse Treatment in the Community is a flexible education model for use by communities which have funding and want to establish drug treatment facilities. This model is used in communities to educate people about drug treatment with the goal of countering resistance to the establishment of new treatment facilities. Materials are available to help local providers site facilities (How-to Resource Manual and Media package), as well as materials to assist communities groups in educating the public (Resource manual and media materials). These materials are free. This Office can also provide technical assistance.
General Sources
* "McGruff" Crime Prevention Campaign
Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
National Crime Prevention (McGruff) Campaign, supported by BJA, develops and disseminates crime prevention materials, provides technical assistance and training, and operates a clearinghouse for information on crime prevention programs, publications, and workshops.
General Sources
* Mental Health and Chemical Dependence
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3877/4513
NIMH supports research on the relationships between mental health and drug or alcohol abuse.
General Sources
* Minorities and Prevention Grants
Attie Key
Minority Substance Abuse Prevention
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Security Lane, Rockwall II
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0365
This government agencies awards grants for minority substance abuse prevention programs.
General Sources
* Mutual-Help Groups
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The Fact Is...There Are Specialized Mutual-Help Groups For Those With Alcohol and Drug Problems (MS330) is a free publication which discusses self-help groups that have emerged in response to special concerns expressed by those seeking recovery for alcohol and other drug problem. The publication lists the self-help groups, providing general information about the group and a central phone number.
General Sources
* Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
International Regulations
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4480
FDA works with the DEA as a drug regulatory agency. Together, they are responsible for working with the international community (the U.N. and WHO) to ensure appropriate scheduling of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
General Sources
* National Criminal Survey and Other Statistics
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) maintains statistics about crime, its perpetrators and victims, and the operation of the criminal justice system at the Federal, State and local level. The National Institute of Justice sponsors research on crime and its control and is a central federal resource for information on innovative approaches in criminal justice. BJS publishes Report to the Nation on Crime and Justice: Second Edition, Profile of State Prison Inmates, 1986, Drug Law Violators, 1980-86: Federal Offenses and Offenders, Drug Use and Crime: State Prison Inmate Survey, 1986, and Survey of Youth in Custody, 1987.
General Sources
* National Drug Enforcement Data Clearinghouse
Drugs and Crime Data Center and Clearinghouse
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
This clearinghouse gathers existing data on drugs and the justice system, identifies drug enforcement data gaps, and prepares special reports and tabulations of existing drug data. The clearinghouse will respond to your requests for drugs and crime data, let you know about new drugs and crime data reports, send you reports on drugs and crime, conduct special bibliographic searches for you, refer you to data on epidemiology, prevention and treatment of substance abuse, publish special reports, and prepare a comprehensive, concise report. Some of the reports available include:
BJS Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Drugs and Crime Facts, 1990
Felony Case Processing in State Courts, 1986
Profile of Felons Convicted in State Courts, 1986
Felony Defendants in Large Urban Counties, 1988
Federal Criminal Case Process, 1980-87
Violent State Prisoners and Their Victims
State Drug Resources: A National Directory
Federal Drug Data for National Policy
Drugs and Crime Facts, 1989
Catalog of Selected Federal Publications On Illegal Drug and Alcohol Abuse
General Sources
* President's Drug Czar
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Executive Office of the President
Washington, DC 20500 (202) 467-9800
The President's White House staff, specifically the Drug Policy Office, focuses on proposed legislation and other efforts in the "War on Drugs." The written information includes: Understanding Drug Treatment, National Drug Control Safety, and monthly bulletins. A free annual report is available, titled National Drug Control Strategy: A Nation Responds to Drug Use. It sets forth a unified attack against illegal drugs. It examines, goals, objectives, current use, treatment, organizations, suppliers, recommendations, and much more. Call for your free copy.
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General Sources
* Prevention, Intervention and Treatment for Juveniles
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
Joint projects between The Research and Program Development Division and the Special Emphasis Division of OJJDP include:
Promising Approaches for the Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment of Illegal
Drug and Alcohol Use Among Juveniles is designed to help communities with high rates of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse. The project will identify and review promising juvenile drug programs, develop and test program prototypes and provide training.
General Sources
* Public Health Services and Resources
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-2086
HRSA has leadership responsibility in the Public Health Service for general health services and resource issues relating to access, equity, quality and cost of care. This treatment includes AIDS patients as well as drug or alcohol dependent persons.
General Sources
* Public Housing Drug Strategy Clearinghouse
Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
P.O. Box 6424
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 955-2232
Sponsored by HUD, the clearinghouse provides housing officials, residents, and community leaders with information and assistance on drug abuse prevention and drug trafficking control techniques. They have created a database containing information on improving resident screening procedures, strengthening eviction policies, increasing cooperation with local law enforcement, implementing drug tip hotlines, forming resident patrols, starting child care centers, and organizing drug education/prevention activities. The clearinghouse also provides information packages, resource lists, HUD regulations, referrals, and a newsletter, Home Front. A community guide called The Winnable War: A Community Guide to Eradicating Street Drug Markets, is also available. The clearinghouse assists PHAs and IHAs applying for PHDEP grant funds. Publications include:
Funding Resource List
Information Resources List
State Contact List
Model Programs Information Package
Grantsmanship Information Package
Needs Assessment Information Package
Risk Factor Approach to Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
Drugs in Housing: What Managers Can Do
Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse Brochure
Home Front
General Sources
* Public Housing Modernization Anti-Drug Project
Bill Flood and Janice Rattley
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Room 4122
7th and D Sts.
Washington, DC 20047 (202) 708-1422
The Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program provides incentives for comprehensive modernization improvements, some of which may serve to prevent drug activity.
General Sources
* Public Housing Resident Management Grants
820 1st St. NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 275-7965
This HUD program funds the establishment of resident management groups in public housing.
General Sources
* Senate Committee
U.S. Senate
Subcommittee on Children
Committee on Labor and Human Resources
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5630
This is one of several subcommittees in the U.S. Senate which focus on some aspect of chemical dependence.
General Sources
* State Drug Abuse Authorities
The following is a list of the drug abuse agencies in each state responsible for drug abuse prevention and treatment services:
Department of Health and Social Services
Office of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
P.O. Box 110607
Juneau, AK 99811-0607 (907) 586-6201
Department of Mental Health Community Programs
Div. of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
200 Interstate Park Dr.
P.O. Box 3710
Montgomery, AL 36109 (205) 271-9209
Arkansas Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
P.O. Box 329
Little Rock, AR 72203
Director (501) 371-2603
Program Implementation Development (501) 371-2604
Arizona Department of Health Services
Office of Community Behavioral Health
1740 W. Adam
Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 220-6506
Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1700 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-0834
Colorado Department of Health
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
4210 E. 11th Ave.
Denver, CO 80220 (303) 331-8201
Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
999 Asylum Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105 (203) 566-4145
Department of Human Services
Office of Health Planning and Development
1660 L St. NW, Suite 1117
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 673-7481
Bureau of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
1901 N. Dupont Hwy.
New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 577-4460
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32301 (904) 488-8304
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Div. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Alcohol and Drug Section
878 Peachtree St., NE, Suite 319
Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 894-4200
Government of Guam
Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
P.O. Box 9400
Tamuning, GU 96931 (671) 646-9260
Department of Health
Mental Health Div.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Branch
1270 Emma St.
Queen Emma Building, Room 706
Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 586-4007
Iowa Department of Public Health
Div. of Substance Abuse and Health Promotion
321 E. 12th St.
Lucas State Office Bldg., Fourth Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-4417
Department of Health and Welfare
Bureau of Substance Abuse and Social Services
450 W. State, 3rd Floor
Boise, ID 83720-5450 (208) 334-5935
Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
100 W. Randolph St., Suite 5-600
Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 814-3840
State of Indiana Department of Mental Health
Division of Addiction Services
402 W. Washington St., Room 353
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-7837
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
300 S.W. Oakley
Biddle Bldg., 6th Floor
Topeka, KS 66606 (913) 296-3925
Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services
Div. of Substance Abuse
275 E. Main St.
Health Services Bldg, 1st Floor
Frankfort, KY 40621 (502) 564-2880
Office of Prevention and Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1201 Capitol Access Rd.
P.O. Box 3868
Baton Rouge, LA 70821 (504) 342-9352
Massachusetts Divisions of Substance Abuse Services
150 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02111 (617) 727-1960
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
201 W. Preston St.
Herbert O'Conor Bldg.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-6910
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Bureau of Rehabilitation
State House
Station 11
Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 287-2781
Michigan Department of Public Health
Office of Substance Abuse Services
3423 N. Logan St.
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-8810
Department of Human Services
Chemical Dependency Program Division
444 Lafayette Road
Space Center Bldg., 2nd Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155-3823 (612) 296-4610
Mental Health Department
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 359-1288
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Div. of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1706 E. Elm St.
P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102 (314) 751-4942
State of Montana Department of Institutions
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Div.
1539 11th Ave.
Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-4927
Division of Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Section
325 N. Salisbury St.
Albemarle Bldg., Room 1168
Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 733-4670
North Dakota Department of Human Services
Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
State Capitol/Judicial Wing
1839 E. Capitol Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 224-2769
Nebraska Department of Public Institutions
Div. of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
P.O. Box 94728
Lincoln, NE 68509-4728 (402) 471-2851 or 5583
New Hampshire Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
State Office Park
105 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-6100
Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Addiction Services Division
129 E. Hanover St.
CN 362
Trenton, NJ 08625 (609) 292-0362
Behavioral Health Services Division
Substance Abuse Bureau
1190 St. Francis Dr.
P.O. Box 968
Santa Fe, NM 87502 (505) 827-2601
Department of Human Resources
Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
505 E. King St.
Carson City, NV 89710 (702) 687-4790
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
Executive Park South, Box 8200
Albany, NY 12203 (518) 457-7629
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
181 Washington Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645-7306
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health
Alcohol and Drug Programs
1200 NE 13th St.
P.O. Box 53277
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3277 (405) 271-8653
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
1178 Chemeketa NE
Salem, OR 97310 (503) 378-2163
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Drug and Alcohol Programs
Commonwealth and Forster Sts.
P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 787-9857
Puerto Rico Department of Addiction Control Services
P.O. Box 21414
Rio Piedras, PR 00928 (809) 764-3795
Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Hospitals
Division of Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Administration Bldg.
P.O. Box 20363
Cranston, RI 02920 (401) 464-2091
South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
3700 Forest Dr.
Landmark East, Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 734-9520
South Dakota Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Hill View Plaza
500 E. Capital
Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3123
Tennessee Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
255 Court of Hull Building
Nashville, TN 37247 (615) 741-1921
Department of Health Services
P.O. Box 409CK
HICOM
Saipan, Mariana Islands, TT 96950 (670) 234-8950
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1720 Brazof St.
Austin, TX 78701 (512) 867-8700
Utah State Division of Alcoholism and Drugs
120 N. 200 West
4th Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (801) 538-3939
Virginia Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Office of Substance Abuse Services
109 Governor St.
P.O. Box 1797
Richmond, VA 23214 (804) 786-3906
Virgin Islands Division of Mental Health
St. Thomas, VI 00801 (809) 775-3302
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
103 S. Main St.
State Office Bldg.
Waterbury, VT 05676 (802) 241-2170
Washington Department of Social and Health Services
Bureau of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
7th Ave. SE, Building C, Room 4408
Olympia, WA 98504-5330 (206) 438-8200
Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
1 W. Wilson St.
P.O. Box 7851
Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-3442
Department of Health
Div. of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
State Capital Complex
Building 6, Room 738
Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-2276
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Hathaway Bldg.
Room 451, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82003-0480 (307) 777-7116
General Sources
* Steroids Abuse
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
This office provides materials to schools and communities in developing a comprehensive program to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs. Revised recently to include statistics and information on alcohol, tobacco, and
General Sources
* TeamSpirit
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Number 900 East
Bethesda, MD 20814
TeamSpirit is designed to empower high school youth to take an active role in preventing drug and alcohol use and impaired driving by their peers. It is based on the belief that youth can become a potent force in combating substance abuse among their peers. The TeamSpirit model consists of two phases: a residential leadership training conference at which youth develop action plans for local program activities, and the delivery of extensive technical assistance and support services to nurture individual school and community team activities. This program is sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the U.S. Department of Justice (202) 307-5914.
General Sources
* Toll-free Hotlines
Here are some of the primary hotlines:
* Child Help - National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
A recorded phone system directs you to the pertinent area of information that you desire. Information can be received. A list of booklets, pamphlets, etc. are read through the system. The price and address is given for you to mail the information.
* Cocaine Helpline (800) 944-4860
* Humanistic Foundation (800) 999-4572
(800) 944-4860
This is a national 24 hour service which provides a recorded phone system to help you with various psychological problems. The menu includes depression, anxiety, AIDS, drug and chemical dependence. There is also health care information. Referrals to other agencies and services are given as they apply to your problem.
* Just Say No Foundation (800) 258-2766
A person will answer the phone if you call Monday through Friday between 7AM-5PM Pacific time. He or she will answer your questions and send you free information.
* CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse (800) 458-5231
This is a national service which operates Monday through Friday from 9AM-7PM. During these hours you can get information sent to you from the phone system or speak to a counselor. During off hours you can receive information only. It also speaks in Spanish.
* CDC National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A person will answer the phone and answer questions about AIDS, give counseling, refer you to a support group, or help you in whatever way is possible.
* MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (800) 438-6233
This is the national headquarters in Texas. Most states have their own 800 number and offices. They are there Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00 Central time. On off hours there is an answering service. Some great pamphlets you can receive free are One Drink Can Be Too Many and Every Drop Counts which both explain how just one alcoholic drink can affect your driving ability and increase your risk of being in a car crash. Other booklets will tell you exactly what MADD is, programs in your area, statistics, and legislative goals. This is a reliable service available by phone.
* National Council of Child Abuse and Family Violence (800) 222-2000
This Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Pacific time service will answer your questions concerning referrals, services, etc. by phone or mail. On off days there is a recording telling you the days and hours to reach them. You can receive information by mail or phone on child abuse, family violence, and child sexual abuse. Printed information gives you current support programs and prevention/treatment programs.
* National Institute on Drug Abuse (800) 662-HELP
This service operates Monday through Friday, 9AM-3AM, and weekends, 12PM-3AM. You will be referred to appropriate agencies and sources in your area. They will direct you to information in your area and give you numbers to call. There is often a long wait to speak with someone.
* National Runaway Switchboard and Suicide Hotline (800) 621-4000
Hearing Impaired-TDD (800) 621-0394
This national hotline is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The services it can provide are crisis intervention, referrals and youth advocacy. A pamphlet is available which explains the service and gives advice for parents of runaways.
* National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline (800) 227-8922
This service operates Monday through Friday, 8AM-11PM Eastern time. During off hours a recording will tell you the hours to call back. If you call during their hours of operation, a person will answer information on the phone, provide counseling and give you referrals. They will send you free information on specific diseases.
* Parents Anonymous National Office (800) 421-0353
This non-profit service operates Monday through Friday, 8AM-4:30PM Pacific time. You will receive referrals to services in your state. During off hours you are directed to free support groups in the LA area.
* National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (800) 322-2255
This recording operates Monday through Friday, 24 hours per day. You give it your zip code and receive local offices. You can also give it your name and number to get free information. The recording reassures you that your call is kept confidential.
* TARGET National Resource Bank (800) 366-6667
This national service is located in Kansas City, Missouri. During off hours you can leave a message or call (800) 999-9999 which is an emergency service. During their hours of operation, you can receive information on drugs. You can also receive a catalog with different sources on information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
* Emergency Service Hotline (800) 999-9999
This is a 24 hour per day, Monday through Friday emergency service. It is available for runaways, pregnant women who need help, and those who need help with drug and/or alcohol related problems in an emergency situation.
General Sources
* Workplace and Drug and Alcohol Use
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The Clearinghouse has several free publications and videos dealing with drugs and the workplace. Some of the titles include:
AIDS/HIV Infection and the Workplace: NIDA Workgroup Report
Assessment of Laboratory Quality in Urine Drug Testing.
Comprehensive Procedures for Drug Testing in the Workplace.
Drug Abuse Curriculum for Employee Assistance Program Professionals.
Drug Abuse in the Workplace Videotape Series.
Drug-Free Federal Workplace: Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1988.
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Notice and Interim Final Rules.
Drugs in the Workplace, Research and Evaluation Data.
The Fact is...Employee Assistance Contacts Are Available in Every State.
An Employer's Guide to Dealing with Substance Abuse.
Listing of Drug Testing Laboratories Certified by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services
Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Drug Testing.
Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs; Final
Guidelines.
Model Plan for a Comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace Program.
NIDA Capsule: Resources to Address Drugs in the Workplace.
NIDA's Drug-Free Workplace Helpline.
Public Law 100-690. Subtitle D-Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Research on Drugs and the Workplace.
Technical, Scientific, and Procedural Issues of Employee Drug Testing.
What Works: Workplaces Without Drugs.
Workers at Risk: Drugs and Alcohol on the Job.
General Sources
Education and Prevention
* Academic Institutions and Educational Resources
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Office for Substance and Alcohol Prevention (OSAP)
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
Single copies of publications are sent free of charge and a publications catalog is available. Examples include the Directory of Academic Institutions and Organizations: Drug, Alcohol, and Employee Assistance Program Educational Resources, which include educational opportunities on subjects relevant to employee assistance, covering academic institutions, national organizations, and State alcohol and drug abuse agencies.
Education and Prevention
* ACTION Drug Abuse Prevention Nationwide
ACTION
Drug Alliance Office
1100 Vermont Avenue NW (800) 424-8867
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4902
ACTION sponsors educational prevention programs in the community geared to youth drug abuse prevention. The Regional Offices are:
Region I
10 Causeway Street, Room #473, Boston, MA 02222; (617) 565-7000. Services Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island.
Region II
6 World Trade Center, Room 758, New York, NY 10048-0206; (212) 466-3858. Services New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Region III
U.S. Customs House, 2nd and Chestnut Sts., Room 108, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2912; (215) 597-3495. Services Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC.
Region IV
101 Marietta St., NW, Suite 1003, Atlanta, GA 30323-2301; (404) 331-2058. Services Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Region V
175 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1207, Chicago, IL 60604-3964; (312) 353-5107. Services Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Region VI
1100 Commerce, Room 6B11, Dallas, TX 75242-9494; (214) 767-9494. Services Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Region VIII (There is no Region VII)
Executive Tower Bldg., Suite 2930, 1405 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202; (303) 844-2671. Services Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah.
Region IX
211 Main St., Room 530, San Francisco, CA 94105-1914; (415) 744-3016. Services Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada.
Region X
915 Second Avenue, Suite 3190 Federal Office Building, Seattle, WA 98174-1103; (206) 553-4975. Services Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Education and Prevention
* Adolescent Peer Pressure and Prevention Study
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
The Clearinghouse has several free publications, posters, and videos dealing with teenagers and drug use. Some of the titles include:
The Adolescent Assessment/Referral System Manual.
Preventing Adolescent Drug Use: From Theory to Practice.
Prevention Resource Guide: Secondary School Students.
Facts About Teenagers and Drug Abuse.
High School Senior Drug Use: 1975-1990.
News Release: High School Senior Drug Use, 1990.
Steroids Mean Trouble (poster).
Alcohol and Youth: Fact Sheet.
Treatment for Adolescent Substance Abusers.
Adolescent Drug Abuse: Analyses of Treatment Research - NIDA Research
Monograph.
Quick List: 10 Steps to Help Your Child Say No (PH230) is a poster that parents
can use to help their child stay away from drugs.
Too Many Young People Drink and Know Too Little About the Consequences
(PH305) provides answers to questions such as why teenagers drink, and why young drinkers turn to drugs; as well as up to date statistics about teenagers and drugs.
Education and Prevention
* After-School High Risk Youth
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2080
High Risk Youth Program is an FBI effort to establish an after school drug abuse prevention program in conjunction with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This program targets high risk youth in the area of drug prevention and education. The program goal is to channel the energies of youth into positive activities which will prepare them to live a drug free life. Activities will be developed which teach or reinforce youth life skills (self esteem, decision making, etc.), drug education, and drug refusal skills. This information will also be incorporated into existing programs, such as vocational training. Information on the High Risk Youth Program can be obtained from your local chapter of Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Education and Prevention
* AIDS and IV Drug Users Educational Materials
Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3860
OSAP, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control, develops educational materials to reduce the risks of AIDS among IV drug users. Publications to call and request are: Psychological, Neurological, and Substance Aspects of AIDS (OMOO-4044) and When Someone Close Has AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (ADM89-1515).
Education and Prevention
* Alcohol Abuse, Prevention and Education
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is a centralized source for information about the causes and treatment of alcoholism and other drug addiction. They have the latest research results, articles, videos and other print materials. A sampling of free fact sheets available includes: Alcohol and Safety (No. MS 311), Legal Drinking Age Summary 1986 (No. MS308); Treatment for Alcohol Problems: How to Find Help (No. MS 299); Sex-Related Alcohol Effects (No. MS 247); Prevention of Alcohol Problems (No. MS 305). For a $15 annual handling fee, the bimonthly bulletin, Prevention Pipeline, can be sent to keep you informed of the latest research, programs, or events. NCADI offers technical support to organizations through use of resource lists, direct mail and materials, as well as outreach to groups.
Education and Prevention
* Americans For a Drug Free America
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 324-3000
This booklet is available through the F.B.I. It discusses the widespread drug abuse in our country. It explains different kinds of drugs, as well as the problems that are the result of them, such as suicide, child abuse, and other violence.
Education and Prevention
* Anti-Drug Effort in Workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-7162
OSHA aids the anti-drug effort by ensuring safe and healthful working conditions in the Nation's 4.5 million workplaces.
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Education and Prevention
* Audiovisuals Videotapes Center
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
During 1987, awards were made to develop and distribute audiovisual materials to elementary and secondary schools for drug abuse education and prevention activities. These materials are close-captioned videotapes with brief teacher guides. Copies of the tapes have been sent to all the Nation's school districts and are also available from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (301-468-2600), the National Audio-Visual Center (301-763-1896), and from each of the Regional Centers (Eileen Nicosia, 202-732-2311).
Education and Prevention
* Close-Captioned Hearing Impaired Videos
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-3030
Eight productions, close-captioned for the hearing impaired, have been designed to inform students, attending kindergarten through 12th grade, about the dangers of drug use in an engaging and entertaining manner. Contact this office for further information on borrowing or purchasing these videos. Will send information upon request.
Education and Prevention
* College and University Drug-Free Network
Vonnie Clement
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
555 NJ Ave., Room 5026
Washington, DC 20208-5644 (202) 401-3030
OERI continues to support development of a national network of colleges committed to eliminating drug and alcohol abuse on their campuses. Initial networking efforts focused on four year residential colleges so that information on comparable problems could be shared; however, the focus has expanded to address the concerns of the two-year degree student and the commuter population. Over 1300 colleges and universities have joined the Network. They have the following publications: Network Directory; a collection of presentations titled Approaches to Drug Abuse Prevention at Colleges and Universities; Network Update newsletter; What Works: Schools Without Drugs; A Guide for College Presidents and Governing Boards; and Success Stories From Drug-Free Schools.
Education and Prevention
* College Students and Drug Use
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The Clearinghouse has several free publications, dealing with alcohol and drug use and college students. Some of the titles include:
Alcohol Practices, Policies, and Potentials of American Colleges and Universities:
A White Paper.
Strategies for Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems on College Campuses:
Faculty Members' Handbook.
Strategies for Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems on College Campuses:
Program Administrators' Handbook.
Prevention Resource Guide: College Youth.
Education and Prevention
* Community Involvement with Workplace Drug Abuse
Video
National Audiovisual Center
Customer Service Section
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-8200
Finding Solutions portrays drug abuse in the workplace as a community-wide problem; thus the solutions offered through education and prevention are presented as personal, workplace, and community responsibilities. Specific emphasis is placed on the need to effectively deliver accurate and credible information to the workforce, to promote workplace peer involvement and build community partnerships. It is available for sale and rental.
Education and Prevention
* Community Prevention and Education Grants
ACTION
Drug Alliance Office
1100 Vermont Ave., NW (800) 424-8867
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4920
ACTION supports community-based prevention and education efforts with grants, contracts, conferences, and technical assistance. Nonprofit organizations and state and local governments are eligible to receive grants from ACTION. An announcement is made in the Federal Register regarding the type of activities that the ACTION grant is available for and organizations are encouraged to apply. ACTION also maintains a mailing list which sends copies of the notices appearing in the Federal Register directly to those on the list. To get the name of your organization on this list, call the number above.
Education and Prevention
* Don't Drink Posters
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
Single copies of these posters are free:
The Herschel Walker Poster. (AVD45)
An Inner Voice Tells You Not to Drink or Use Other Drugs (AV161)
The Typical Alcoholic American (AV195)
Education and Prevention
* Drug Abuse Curricula
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The Office of Educational Research and Improvement of the U.S. Department of Education has developed several publications dealing with substance abuse curriculum. Learning to Live Drug Free: A Curriculum Model for Prevention provides a framework for classroom-based prevention efforts in kindergarten through grade 12. The model includes lessons, activities, background for teachers and suggestions for involving parents and the community in drug prevention. Drug Abuse Curricula Criteria is a guide to help schools and school district staff select and implement substance abuse curricula in elementary and secondary schools. Other publications developed by NCADI include The National Commission on Drug-Free Schools: Final Report which outlines goals for achieving drug-free schools by the year 2000. Performance Edge Kit is for teenagers and focuses on the effects smoking and drinking have on physical performance (includes video, magazine, poster and guide for coaches and teachers). Teaching About Substance Abuse: A Resource Manual for Faculty Development includes materials, information and resources to assist faculty members to learn more about alcohol and other drug abuse. Other publications include:
The Fact is...The Use of Steroids in Sports Can Be Dangerous.
The Fact Is...You Can Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Problems Among Elementary School Children.
The Fact Is...You Can Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Secondary High School Students.
The Fact Is...You can Start a Student Assistance Program.
What Works: Schools Without Drugs.
Education and Prevention
* Drug Abuse Publications and Coloring Books
Office of Public Affairs
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Department of Justice
1405 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20537 (202) 307-7977
Soozie and Katy is a coloring and activity book for youngsters that describes the appropriate use of legal drugs and the dangers accompanying misuse of medicines. Other free publications include:
Drugs of Abuse - a reference for a consensus of current scientific findings.
Time to Focus On The User.
Anabolic Steroids and You.
DEA's Demand Reduction Program.
No Magic Bullet: A Look at Drug Legalization.
Pumping Trouble; The Problem of Steroid Use.
Guidelines for a Drug Free Workplace.
Drug Abuse Prevention for Explorers: A Guidebook.
Healthy Bodies Don't Need Drugs!
Coca Cultivation and Cocaine Processing: An Overview.
Education and Prevention
* Drug Abuse Posters
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
The clearinghouse has the following free posters dealing with drug abuse as well as AIDS and drugs:
AIDS. Another Way Drugs Can Kill
Drug Busters. Don't Let Drugs Win
Get Your Kids Addicted to Something That Costs Just 35 Cents an Ounce - (books)
Get Your Kids Hooked on Something Before Someone Else Does
Guess Who Else Can Get AIDS If you Shoot Drugs/ Your Baby Can
Guia Practica: 10 pasos que ayudan a sus hijos a decir "No"
The Herschel Walker Poster
If You Ever Shot Drugs, Get Tested Before you Get Pregnant
An Inner Voice Tells You Not to Drink or Use Other Drugs Poster
The Jets poster
Live the Dream, Say No To Alcohol and Drug Abuse Poster
A Man Who Shoots Up Can Be Very Giving. He Can Give You and Your Baby
AIDS
McGruff: Say 'No' to Crack and Other Drugs
Most Babies with AIDS Are Born to Mothers of Fathers Who Have Shot Drugs
Performance Edge Poster
Quick List: Ten Steps to Help Your Child Say "No"
Steroids Mean Trouble Poster
Stopping Teenage Drug Abuse Will Take Two Generations
Studies Prove Children Can't Smoke Pot While Swimming Underwater
When You Share Needles You Could Be Shooting Up AIDS Poster
Education and Prevention
* Drug Abuse Resistance Education Project
Federal Bureau of Investigation
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2080
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) targets children before they are likely to experiment with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. This approach attempts to prevent drug use and to reduce drug trafficking by eliminating the demand for drugs. Veteran uniformed law enforcement officers are trained to teach a structured curriculum in school classrooms, an effort that also enhances the image of police officers within the community.
Education and Prevention
* Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
The office, created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act, promotes and distributes prevention materials (posters, kits, resource lists) throughout the country. It develops materials and distributes information from its database on prevention, intervention, and treatment for a wide variety of audiences. OSAP supports community-based prevention programs through grant programs and on-site consultation, as well as the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
Education and Prevention
* Drug Alliance Coalitions and Networks Grants
ACTION
Drug Alliance Office
1100 Vermont Ave., NW (800) 424-8867
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4902
ACTION awards grants to develop coalitions and partnerships working together to prevent and combat chemical dependence at the community level.
Education and Prevention
* Drug Experts International Speakers Bureau
U.S. Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4700
USIA provides public affairs support through its posts in U.S. embassies in countries where illicit drug production and/or trafficking has been identified as a priority issue. USIA selects key people in the international drug field for professional exchange programs in the U.S.; and schedules seminars, conferences, and other activities for U.S. specialists in drug-related fields before selected audiences in key countries.
Education and Prevention
* Drug-Free School Recognition Program
James Better
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
555 NJ Ave.
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 708-5366
Under the Drug-Free School Recognition Program, applications from nominated schools are reviewed by experts in the area of drug and alcohol prevention. The schools or programs selected for recognition are honored at ceremonies in Washington, DC.
Education and Prevention
* Drug-Free Schools and Communities Coordination
Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-3860
OSAP conducts training, technical assistance, data collection, and evaluation activities of programs supported under the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986. It also supports the development of model, innovative, community-based programs to discourage alcohol and drug abuse among young people.
Education and Prevention
* Drug-Free Schools Manual
Information Office
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW (800) 624-0100
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 659-4854
Schools Without Drugs suggests ways that students, parents, schools and communities can fight drugs and describes working programs. This free 87-page booklet also discusses legal issues faced by educational institutions. It also explains how different drugs are used, what they look like and the physical side effects that a user experiences.
Education and Prevention
* Drug-Free Workplace Helpline
National Information on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (800) 843-4971
(301) 443-6780 (in MD)
The Workplace Helpline answers questions and provides technical assistance to business, industry, and unions about developing and implementing comprehensive drug-free workplace programs. Corporate executive officers, managers, and union representatives are encouraged to call for assistance. The Helpline provides telephone consultation, resource referrals, networking services, and publications to assist in planning, policy development, and program implementation. They have a four-part videotape series for loan on drugs in the workplace. The hotline operates from 9 am to 8 pm EST (Monday-Friday).
Education and Prevention
* Drug Information for Community Groups
ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW (800) 424-8867
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4902
Some of the publications currently available include: Meeting the Challenge, a guide for service clubs; Take Action Against Drug Abuse: How To Start A Volunteer Anti-Drug Program in Your Community; Just Say No Guide for Older American Volunteers.
Education and Prevention
* Drugs At Work Videotapes:
Employee and Employer Versions
National Audiovisual Center
Customer Service Section
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
"Drugs at Work" is a 23 minute educational documentary which describes costs of drug use for the workplace, the individual, and the public; and examines action being taken by government and private companies. Interviews with drug users who have sought treatment and with experts on drugs in the workplace are included; and government and industry representatives describe federal and corporate programs currently underway. This video is available in both employer and employee versions. It is available for sale and rental.
Education and Prevention
* Drugs: Fact Sheets
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
The clearinghouse offers a series of fact sheets giving basic information about the psychological and physiological effects of various drugs. Single copies of these booklets are available free; many are printed in Spanish:
Alcohol Alert #7, Alcohol Use and Abuse: Where Do the Numbers Come From?
(PH278)
Drug Abuse Statistics, 1990 Population Estimates (CAP22)
Education and Prevention
* Drunk Driving Films and Videotapes
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
The National Audiovisual Center sells several videotapes: "Under The Influence" and "Until I Get Caught." "Spirits of America," available for rent and sale, deals with issues, attitudes and standards of American drinking patterns and the historical and cultural aspects associated with them.
Education and Prevention
* Effective School Programs Newsletter
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
Challenge Newsletter: bi-monthly, highlights successful programs, provides the latest research on effective prevention measures, and answers questions about school-based efforts. The newsletter is distributed to superintendents, principals, and parent groups across the country. Contact Charlotte Gillespie, (202) 401-3030.
Education and Prevention
* Elementary School Drug Prevention Videos
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (800) 638-1300
The following drug prevention videos are available for loan through one of the above Regional Centers or the National Clearinghouse:
The Drug Avengers. Ten 5-minute animated adventures that urge caution about ingesting unfamiliar substances; encourages students to trust their instincts when they think something is wrong; and show that drugs make things worse, not better. Grades 1-6.
Fast Forward Future. A magical device allows youngsters to peer into the future and see on a TV screen what will happen if they use drugs and what will happen if they remain drug free. Grades 1-6.
Straight Up. A fantasy adventure that features information on the effects of drugs, developing refusal skills, building self-esteem, and resisting peer pressure. Grades 4-6.
Additional videos to purchase for Drug Abuse Prevention:
Straight At Ya'. Kirk Cameron talks with students about peer pressure and drugs. Grades 7-9.
Lookin' Good. Shows kids how to build a peer support group to resist drugs. Grades 7-9.
Downfall: Sports and Drugs. Shows athletes who took drugs, mainly steroids, and how their careers suffered. Grades 7-12.
Hard Facts. Three stories about drugs in high school. Grades 10-12.
Private Victories. Four stories on how drugs affect different aspects of a person's life. Grades 10-12.
Education and Prevention
* Elementary School Education Resources
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
Learning to Live Drug Free: A Curriculum Model for Prevention (BKD51) and Performance Edge Kit (PEO1-4) are teaching aids for kindergarten through grade 12.
Education and Prevention
* Employee Assistance Programs Videotape
National Audiovisual Center
Customer Service Section
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-8200
Getting Help presents detailed information about the use of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in addressing drug use in the workplace. The film describes the value of EAPs to employees and employers through comments by business, labor, and government leaders, and EAP professionals; presentation of three model programs; and EAP client interviews. It encourages employers to consider EAPs as a tool in combatting drugs at work, and provides employees with reassuring information about the confidentiality and effectiveness of an EAP program. This video is available in both employer and employee versions. It is available for sale and rental.
Education and Prevention
* Ethnic Minorities and Alcoholism and Drug Prevention
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
Substance Abuse Among Blacks in the U.S. (CAP34)
Substance Abuse Among Hispanic Americans. (CAP30)
Minority Substance Abuse Prevention Project: Ad Hoc Task Force General
Recommendations (RPO705)
The Clearinghouse catalog has other sources about this subject.
Education and Prevention
* FBI Substance Abuse Prevention Education
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2080
Each FBI field office has a Special Agent Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator who provides substance abuse prevention education to youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years. The FBI Coordinator gets involved in existing drug prevention initiatives in schools and may also assist in implementing new programs. The Research/Drug Demand Reduction Unit has the following free publications available:
Americans for a Drug-Free America.
Children and Drugs: What Can A Parent Do?
Captain America Goes to War Against Drugs (Marvel Comics).
Archie and His Pals In..The Peer Helping Program!
Drugs In The Workplace.
Education and Prevention
* Federal Employees Drug-Free Workplace Effort
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2424
OPM administers a merit system for Federal employment that includes recruiting, examining, training and promoting people on the basis of their knowledge and skills. The Office's role is to ensure that the Federal Government provides an array of personnel services to applicants and employees. OPM, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has developed drug-free workplace plans for Federal agencies.
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Education and Prevention
* Handbooks: Schools Without Drugs
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
This office provides materials to schools and communities in developing a comprehensive program to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs. Revised recently to include statistics and information on alcohol, tobacco, and
Education and Prevention
* Hawaiian Natives Education Program Grants
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
Organizations, primarily those that serve and represent Hawaiian natives, can receive funds for drug prevention and education activities. Contact Allen King, (202) 401-1599.
Education and Prevention
* High School Drug Prevention Videos
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (800) 638-1300
Hard Facts About Alcohol, Marijuana, and Crack. Offers factual information about the dangers of drug use in a series of dramatic vignettes.
Speak Up, Speak Out: Learning to Say No to Drugs. Gives students specific techniques they can use to resist peer pressure and say no to drug use.
Dare to be Different. Uses the friendship of two athletes in their last year of high school to illustrate the importance of goals and values in resisting pressures to use drugs.
Downfall: Sports and Drugs. Shows how drugs affect athletic performance and examines the consequences of drug use, including steroid use, on every aspect of an athlete's life - career, family, friends, sense of accomplishment, and self-esteem.
Private Victories. Illustrates the effects of drug and alcohol use on students and the value of positive peer influences in resisting peer pressure to use drugs.
Education and Prevention
* High School Student Attitudes and Trends
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
High School Senior Drug Use: 1975-1990 provides tables on the prevalence and incidence of drug use among students (free).
Education and Prevention
* Indian Elementary and Secondary School Children
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
Programs for Indian Youth: Anti-alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention services will be provided to Indian children attending elementary and secondary schools on reservations which are operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Contact Allen King, (202) 401-1599.
Education and Prevention
* Indian Tribes and Tribal Schools Education
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
The BIA funds drug education and prevention efforts aimed at American Indian youth as well as tribes and tribal schools. The purpose of the program is to heighten awareness of problems of alcohol and drug abuse among American Indians and to make BIA-funded schools drug-free. BIA also administers a program for Indian children on reservations who attend elementary and secondary schools through a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Education.
Education and Prevention
* Junior High School Drug Prevention Videos
National Audiovisual Center
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743 (800) 638-1300
The following drug prevention videos are available for loan through one of the above Regional Centers or the National Clearinghouse:
Straight at Ya. Tips on peer pressure, saying no and building self-esteem.
Lookin' Good. A two-part series based on actual incidents that convey the dangers of drug use and promote the use of peer support groups.
Education and Prevention
* Law Enforcement Officials Speakers Bureau
Executive Office for United States Attorneys
U.S. Department of Justice
Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2121
The Department of Justice drug education effort emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement and the participation of local business and industry, law enforcement officials and schools. Public service announcements, lectures, and speeches by US Attorneys on the drug issue and prevention, are common.
Education and Prevention
* On-the-Job Drug Testing Videos
National Audiovisual Center
Customer Service Section
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-8200
Drug Testing: Handle with Care describes the options available in designing a drug testing component as part of a comprehensive drug-free workplace program. Procedures addressing the needs of both the employer and the employee, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results, for specimen collection and laboratory analysis, and a discussion of the critical role of the Medical Review Officer (MRO) are highlighted. Case studies of public/private, unionized/nonunionized work environments with testing components are presented. This video is available in both employer and employee versions. It is available for sale and rental.
Education and Prevention
* Parent Group Grants
ACTION
Drug Alliance Office
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Suite 8300 (800) 424-8867
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4902
The Drug Alliance Grants from ACTION are intended to strengthen and expand the efforts of community-based volunteer groups working to prevent drug abuse. These grants support innovative volunteer projects including organization of parent groups.
Education and Prevention
* Parent Guides for Alcohol and Drug Information
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The clearinghouse has the following free publications available, dealing with drug and alcohol use:
Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Prevention.
Guia Practica: 10 pasos que ayudan a sus hijos a decir "No" (Quick List: 10 Steps
to Helps Your Child Say "No").
Parent Training Is Prevention.
Pointers for Parents Card.
Quick List: 10 Steps to Help Your Child Say "No".
10 Steps to Help Your Child Say "No". A Parent's Guide.
Education and Prevention
* Positive Peer Prevention Youth Groups Funding
Drug Alliance Office
ACTION
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Suite 8200 (800) 424-8867
Washington, DC 20525 (202) 606-4902
Drug Alliance Grants from ACTION have supported positive peer prevention activities for youth; the development of technical assistance materials; organization of youth groups.
Education and Prevention
* Postsecondary Education and Prevention Grants
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
Grants for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): This program is divided between two groups. First, the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education has awarded 297 grants since fiscal year 1987 to institutions of higher education to develop and operate drug education and prevention programs. Second, the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Staff in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) has awarded 138 grants to support preservice or inservice personnel training or demonstration programs in drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention for use in elementary and secondary schools. Discretionary grant program.
Education and Prevention
* Prevention Programs That Work
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
Single copies are free: How to Start and Run an Alcohol and Other Drug Information Center: A Guide (BK169).
Education and Prevention
* Public Service Announcements Available
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
5600 Fishers La.
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1124
Radio, print and television public service announcements are available through NIDA which focus on high school and college students on crack and cocaine and a specially designed message for family members of cocaine users. NIDA also offers two booklets Cocaine/Crack. The Big Lie, and When Cocaine Affects Someone You Love, designed for family members of cocaine users.
Education and Prevention
* RADAR: Alcohol and Drug Awareness Centers
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
NCADI works with and through Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Network Centers located in almost every state. NCADI and the RADAR Network have become the national resource system for information on the latest research results, popular press and scholarly journal articles, videos, prevention curricula, print materials, and program descriptions. Most of the materials are provided free.
Education and Prevention
* Respect for Laws and Legal System Curricula
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
Law-Related Education (LRE) is a program of instruction designed to provide students with a conceptual as well as a practical understanding of the law and legal processes. Its goal is to equip students with knowledge of both their rights and responsibilities under the law and to foster law-abiding behavior and respect for law enforcement and the justice system. In addition, law student chapters of LRE in 10 states are initiating LRE substance abuse prevention programs in their areas. (TDTAD)
Education and Prevention
* Roles and Responsibilities for a Drug Free School and
Community
National Commission on Drug Free Schools
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201-0110 (202) 401-1599
This is a large poster with different aspects of drug awareness and prevention. The chart shows how students, families, the media, businesses, etc. deal with drug problems and prevention.
Education and Prevention
* Satellite Broadcasting on Chemical Dependence
U.S. Information Agency (USIA)
301 Fourth St., SW
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 619-4700
USIA uses satellite broadcasting and the full range of its communications resources, including the Voice of America, a world-wide press service and television production, to carry its message to foreign audiences. It also supports local programs by acquiring and adapting U.S. materials on drug abuse prevention and control for overseas use.
Education and Prevention
* School and Community Grants
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
State and Local Grants Program: This is a formula grant program which allocates funds to States based on school-age enrollment. Funds are to be used for anti-drug abuse efforts in schools and community-based organizations. Contact Allen King, (202) 401-1599.
Education and Prevention
* Safe Schools Program
National Institute of Justice
633 Indiana Ave. NW, Room 805
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 514-6235
Assists school administrators in developing and maintaining safe environments.
Education and Prevention
* Spanish Drug Abuse Information Hotline
For Spanish speaking callers: (800) 66-AYUNDA
The National Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Hotline helps drug users find and use local treatment programs, and acquaints those affected by the drug use of a significant other with much needed support groups and/or services. Referrals are also made to local crisis or information hotlines and support groups. Many pamphlets and brochures on a variety of drug topics are available. The hotline is in service 9 am to 3 am EST (Monday-Friday) and 12 pm to 3 am EST (Saturday-Sunday).
Education and Prevention
* Substance Abuse Counselors and Health
Professionals
Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-0365
OSAP supports clinical training programs for substance abuse counselors and other health professionals involved in drug abuse education, prevention, and intervention.
Education and Prevention
* TARGET: Health Lifestyles for High School Students
National Federation of State High School Associations
P.O. Box 20626 (800) 366-6667
Kansas City, MO 64195 (816) 464-5400
The TARGET service is designed to cultivate healthy lifestyles among America's youth. The program offers workshops, training seminars, and an information bank on chemical use and prevention. It has a computerized referral service for substance abuse literature and prevention programs. A catalog is available with pamphlets, posters, videos, and course guides for teachers about steroids, crack, and alcohol as well as tobacco. Other information includes monthly newsletters and other publications.
Education and Prevention
* Teenagers and Alcoholism
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-2600
This clearinghouse provides many materials geared to adolescents including:
Too Many Young People Drink and Know Too Little About the Consequences
(PH305) answers questions about frequency among teen drinking
Prevention Resource Guide: Impaired Driving (MS434) is a 20 page booklet that
gives information about the effects of impaired driving
Safer Streets Ahead (PH292) discusses drinking and driving.
Education and Prevention
* Teachers, Counselors and Educational Personnel
Training
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
Educational Personnel Training Program is a discretionary grant program designed to provide financial assistance to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education for programs and activities used to train teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and other educational personnel on drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention. Contact Allen King, (202) 401-1599.
Education and Prevention
* U.S. Department of Education Regional Centers
Drug Planning and Outreach Staff
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-6123 (202) 401-3030
Regional Centers are authorized to: 1) train school teams to assess and combat drug and alcohol abuse problems, 2) assist State educational agencies in coordinating and strengthening alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention programs, 3) assist local educational agencies and institutions of higher education in developing training programs for educational personnel, and 4) evaluate and disseminate information on effective substance abuse, education prevention programs and strategies.
Northeast
12 Overton Ave., Sayville, NY 11782-0403; (516) 589-7022. Serving: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Midwest
1900 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60521; (708) 571-4710. Serving: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Southeast
Spencerian Office Plaza, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292; (502) 588-0052. Serving: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Southwest
555 Constitution Ave., Norman, OK 73037; (405) 325-1454, or (800) 234-7972 (outside Oklahoma). Serving: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
Western
101 SW Main St., Suite 500, Portland, OR 97204; (503) 275-9480, or (800) 547-6339 (outside Oregon). Serving: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Republic of Palau.
Education and Prevention
* Women and Alcoholism
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
Information geared for women is available through the Clearinghouse. Some examples of their latest publications are:
Alcohol Alert #10- Alcohol and Women (PH290) examines physical and
emotional side effects on women, as well as prevention and treatment.
Prevention Resource Guide: Women (MS433)
Prevention Resource Guide: Pregnant/Postpartum Women and Their Infants
(MS420)
The Fact is...Education Can Help Prevent AIDS and Drug Abuse Among Women
(MS395).
Education and Prevention
* Workplace Drug Awareness
American Council For Drug Education
204 Monroe St.
Rockville, MD 20850
A catalog is available with pamphlets and posters designed to give employers and employees information about drugs in the workplace.
Education and Prevention
* Workplace Initiatives Research Grants
Grants Management Office
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Room 10-25, 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6480
NIDA supports research on the prevalence, impact, and treatment of drug abuse in the workplace through its research grant programs. Information on the grant application process can be obtained from Information and consultation on specific research topics can be obtained from the Office of Workplace Initiatives, NIDA, Room 10-A-53, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Education and Prevention
* Young Athletes and Drug Prevention
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
U.S. Department of Justice
700 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-1000
Team Up for Drug Prevention With America's Young Athletes is a free booklet for coaches that includes information about alcohol and other drugs, reasons why athletes use drugs, suggested activities for coaches, a prevention program, a survey for athletes and coaches, and sample letters to parents.
Education and Prevention
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Alaskan Natives Prevention and Treatment Services
Indian Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1087
The Indian Health Service (IHS) coordinates agency resources and services for alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare of American Indians as well as Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health needs.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Disabled
Social Security Administration (SSA) (800) 722-1213
6401 Security Blvd. (800) 325-0778 for hearing impaired
Baltimore, MD 21235 (301) 965-7700
The SSA administers a national program of contributory social insurance. SSA provides extensive services for the disabled, including drug and alcohol treatment.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Drug Abusers Treatment and Rehab Advocacy
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6480
NIDA encourages other Federal agencies, national, foreign, State and local organizations, hospitals and volunteer groups to enable them to facilitate and extend programs for the prevention of drug abuse, and for the care, treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referrals
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20852 (800) 729-6686
The National Directory of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment and Prevention Programs is a free directory published by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It contains referral information about treatment and prevention programs (408 pp.).
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Drug Rehabilitation Services
Office For Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 205-8347
This office provides leadership and direction to human services programs for the elderly, children and youth, families, Native Americans, persons living in rural areas, and handicapped persons. ACF administers rehabilitation services for these groups.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Family-Based Approach and Adolescent
Drug Treatment
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345 (800) 729-6686
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-2600
Single copies of publications are sent free of charge and a publications catalog is available, including Adolescent Drug Abuse: Analyses of Treatment Research, which assesses the adolescent drug user and offers theories, techniques, and findings about treatment and prevention. It also discusses family-based approaches.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Federal Employees with HIV/AIDS
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-2424
OPM has also developed guidelines for the Federal government in dealing with employees with HIV/AIDS.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Local Drug Treatment Centers Incentives
Susan David or Audrey Yowell
National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10A-39
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1124
Overcoming Barriers to Drug Abuse Treatment in the Community is a flexible education model for use by communities which have funding and want to establish drug treatment facilities. This model is used in communities to educate people about drug treatment with the goal of countering resistance to the establishment of new treatment facilities. Materials are available to help local providers site facilities (How-to resource Manual and Media package), as well as materials to assist communities groups in educating the public (Resource manual and media materials). These materials are free. This Office can also provide technical assistance.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Local Treatment Program Referrals
National Institute on Drug Abuse (800) 662-HELP
Provides drug related information to the general public, helps drug users find and use local treatment programs, and acquaints those affected by the drug use of a significant other with much needed support groups and/or services. Referrals are also made to local crisis or information hotlines and support groups, such as Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. They provide many pamphlets and brochures on a variety of drug topics. The hotline is in service 9 am to 3 am EST (Monday-Friday) and 12 pm to 3 am EST (Saturday-Sunday).
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Methadone and Anti-Addiction Drugs
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 295-8029
The FDA's activities are directed toward protecting the health of the Nation against impure and unsafe foods, drugs, and cosmetics, and other potential hazards. The FDA directs educational efforts at the proper use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. FDA is also responsible for the regulatory restrictions on the dispensing of drugs for treatment, including methadone to treat opiate addiction.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Native Americans Intervention and Treatment
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
Through an agreement between BIA and the Indian Health Service, these organizations seek to coordinate agency resources and services for alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare of American Indians.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehab
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 690-6113
The financing of the national drug abuse treatment rehabilitation and prevention programs has been a joint effort of Federal and state government and the private sector. Medicare and medicaid will not pay for certain types of treatment for alcohol and/or drug dependency.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Veterans Alcohol Dependent Treatment Programs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
The Veteran's Administration offers treatment to veterans for alcohol and drug abuse. The Veteran's Administration currently operates 149 alcohol dependent treatment programs nationwide which provide diagnosis and treatment on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Veteran's Drug and Alcohol Treatment
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
The Veteran's Administration operates diverse programs to benefit veterans and members of their families. These benefits include education and rehabilitation, including drug or alcohol treatment. Call or write for booklet describing benefits available for veterans and their dependents.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Veteran's Drug Abusers Halfway Houses
and VA Hospitals
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
Additionally, the VA operates 52 specialized drug dependence programs which offer care and treatment for drug abusers in VA hospitals. They also have many contracts with half-way houses in local communities to place veterans with either alcohol or drug dependencies. Information on any of these programs can be obtained by contacting the Veteran's Administration office nearest you.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Veteran's Hospitals Substance Abuse Research
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
The Veteran's Administration conducts extensive research in the field of substance abuse in the 172 VA hospitals nationwide. They also opened the Clinical Alcoholism Research Center in San Diego in 1985. No grants for research are offered by the Veteran's Administration in the field of alcohol and drug abuse.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Veteran's Outpatient Treatment
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
After hospitalization for alcohol or drug treatment, veterans may be eligible for outpatient care, or may be authorized to continue treatment or rehabilitation in facilities such as halfway houses or therapeutic communities at VA expense.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
* VA Medical Centers Inpatient and Outpatient Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
Patients may be admitted to any VA medical center for inpatient care. However, there are specialized VA Alcohol Dependence Treatment Programs and Drug Dependence Treatment Programs for inpatient and/or outpatient care in VA medical centers in the following states:
A denotes Alcoholism Program
D denotes Drug Dependence Program
A & D denote both Alcohol and Drug Dependence Programs
Alabama
700 S. 19th St., Birmingham, AL 35233 (A); (205) 933-8101
Loop Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (A); (205) 554-2000
Tuskegee, AL 36803; (205) 727-0550
Alaska
2925 DeBanrd, Anchorage, AK 99508-2989; (907) 257-4700
Arizona
7th St. and Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 (A); (602) 277-5551
500 Hwy. 89 N., Prescott, AZ 86313 (A); (602) 445-4860
3601 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723 (A & D); (602) 792-1450
Arkansas
4300 W. 7th St., Little Rock, AR 72205 (A & D); (501) 661-1202
California
2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703 (A); (209) 225-5323
11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357 (A); (714) 825-7084
5901 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90822 (A & D); (213) 494-2611
11301 Wilshire Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA 90073 (A & D); (213) 478-
3711
425 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 (A & D); (213) 894-3902
150 Muir Rd., Martinez, CA 94553 (A & D); (415) 372-2000
3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304 (A & D); (415) 493-5000
3350 LaJolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161 (A & D); (619) 552-8585
4150 Clement St., San Francisco, CA 94121 (A & D); (415) 221-4810
16111 Plummer St., Sepulveda, CA 91343 (A & D); (818) 895-9346
125 N. Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95116; (408) 275-7600
4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, CA 94550; (415) 447-2560
Colorado
1055 Clermont St., Denver, CO 80220 (A & D); (303) 393-2882
Hwy. 183 off Hwy. 50, Fort Lyon, CO 81038 (A); (303) 456-1260
2121 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501; (303) 242-0731
Connecticut
W. Spring St., West Haven, CT 06516 (A); (203) 932-5711
500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148 (A & D); (801) 582-1565
Vermont
N. Hartland Rd., White River Junction, VT 05001 (A); (802) 295-9363
Virginia
Emancipation Dr., Hampton, VA 23667 (A); (804) 722-9961
1201 Broadrock Rd., Richmond, VA 23249 (D); (804) 230-0001
1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153 (A); (703) 982-2585
Washington
Gravely Lake Dr. and Veterans Dr., American Lake, Tacoma, WA 98493 (A & D); (206) 582-8440
1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108 (A & D); (206) 762-1010
77 Wainwright Dr., Walla Walla, WA 99362 (A & D); (509) 525-5200
North 4815 Assembly St., Spokane, WA 99208 (A & D); (509) 328-4521
West Virginia
Rt 9, Martinsburg, WV 25410 (A); (304) 263-0811
Milford/Chestnut Sts., Clarksburg, WV 26301 (A & D); (304) 623-3461
Wisconsin
County Trunk E., Tomah, WI 54660 (A); (608) 372-3971
5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53295 (A & D); (414) 384-2000
2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705 (A & D); (608) 256-1901
Wyoming
Fort Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801 (A); (307) 672-3473
2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001 (A & D); (307) 778-7550
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Treatment and Rehabilitation
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Airborne Drug Smugglers Interdiction
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3484
The FAA assists the anti-drug effort in pinpointing and intercepting airborne drug smugglers by enhanced use of radar, posting aircraft lookouts and tracking the movement of suspect aircraft through air traffic control centers.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Campaign Against Marijuana Planting
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) attempts to eliminate the planting of marijuana on public land as well as drug labs that are operated on public land. Information should be called in to either your local office of the Bureau of Land Management, local officials in your area, or the national office listed above.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Chronic Juvenile Offenders, Victimization of Children
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7782
The Special Emphasis Division provides technical assistance for Federal, State and local governments, as well as for public and private agencies and individuals in planning, establishing, funding, operating, or evaluating juvenile delinquency prevention programs.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Counternarcotics Intelligence Center
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
McLean, VA (703) 482-1100
The DCI Counterintelligence Center at CIA headquarters pools intelligence information to help in the search of drug traffickers, in conjunction with FBI, DEA, and other government agencies. The DCI Counternarcotics Center includes representatives from the intelligence community including DEA, FBI, Customs, Coast Guard, NSA and DOD. The Center combines CIA and operations officers who have full access to intelligence on international drug trafficking. Its mission is to use intelligence better to help the policy community address the national security problems caused by narcotics and to help the US government fight international narcotics trafficking.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Court Security
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-9100
The Service protects members of the Federal judiciary and court facilities against all forms of terrorism and violent tactics which are routinely encountered. Cases generating broad media and public interest, as well as violent threats to the presiding trial judge, will intensify as law enforcement agencies focus on dangerous drug related investigations.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Crime Victimization and Compensation
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 514-6444
This national office provides technical assistance and grants to states to enhance victim compensation and assistance programs.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Criminal Justice Database and Reference Service
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000 (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5000
The National Criminal Justice Reference System is a computerized database of more than 90,000 criminal-justice-related information sources. Information specialists are available to search the database or to use other research techniques to answer questions.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Customs Service Air and Marine Interdiction Efforts
U.S. Customs Service (USCS)
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229 (202) 927-6724
The Service is responsible for the processing and regulation of people, carriers, cargo, currency and mail which pass into and out of the United States. Customs has developed innovative inspection, air and marine interdiction programs and works closely with DEA in the development of intelligence and other cooperative drug enforcement efforts.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Diplomatic Initiatives on Crop Control and Interdiction
Bureau of International Narcotics Matters
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-8464
INM has overall responsibility for international drug policy development, program management, and diplomatic initiatives. Its major programs are concerned with bi- and multi-lateral assistance for crop control, interdiction, and related enforcement activities in producer and transit nations. INM also provides narcotics-related development assistance, technical assistance for demand reduction programs, and training for foreign personnel in narcotics enforcement and related procedures to strengthen interdiction and enforcement efforts.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug Dealer Evictions from Public Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1422
HUD is working with the Attorney General, and the Secretary of HHS as well as local public housing authorities, State and Federal law enforcement officers, and local agencies to achieve drug-free public housing.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug-Free Federal Prisons
Bureau of Prisons
320 First St., NW
Washington, DC 20534 (202) 514-2000
The Bureau of Prisons provides psychological and drug abuse treatment services and places increased emphasis creating drug-free prisons so as to break the link between drug use and crime.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug Labs on Public Lands Investigations
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) attempts to eliminate the planting of marijuana on public land as well as drug labs that are operated on public land. Information regarding Brochures regarding the Bureau's efforts are available as well as copies of the annual report are available through the Washington, DC office.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug-Related Crime Data
Data Center and Clearinghouse for Drugs and Crime
1600 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 666-3332
Drug enforcement data, information on drug trafficking and illicit drug-related aspects of crime are available from this clearinghouse.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug Seizures and Prosecution
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
U.S. Department of Justice
1405 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20537 (202) 401-7834
DEA investigates and prosecutes suspects connected with illicit drug trafficking. It regulates the legitimate manufacture and distribution of controlled substances. It maintains statistics regarding all Federal illicit drug seizures. It trains narcotics officers in other Federal, State, and local agencies as well as foreign police. DEA operates the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), 24 hour daily national center for operational drug enforcement information. The regional offices are:
Atlanta
Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Spring St. SW, Room 740, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 331-4401
Boston
Room G-64 JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203; (617) 565-2800
Chicago
500 Dirksen Federal Building, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-7875
Dallas
1880 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75235; (214) 767-7151
Denver
721 19th St., Room 316, Denver, CO 80201; (303) 844-3951
Detroit
357 Federal Building, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226; (313) 226-7290
Houston
333 W. Loop North, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77024; (713) 681-1771
Los Angeles
350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90071; (213) 894-2650
Miami
8400 NW 53rd St., Miami, FL 33166; (305) 591-4870
Newark
806 Federal Office Building, Newark, NJ 07102; (201) 645-6060
New Orleans
1661 Canal St., Suite 2200, New Orleans, LA 70112; (504) 589-3894
New York
555 W. 57th St., Suite 1900, New York, NY 10019; (212) 399-5151
Philadelphia
10224 William J. Green Federal Building, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 597-9530
Phoenix
One N. First St., Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85004; (602) 261-4866
San Diego
402 W. 35th St., National City, CA 92050; (619) 585-4200
San Francisco
450 Golden Gate Ave., Room 12215, P.O. Box 36035, San Francisco, CA 94102; (415) 556-6771
Seattle
220 W. Mercer, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98119; (206) 442-5443
St. Louis
7911 Forsythe Blvd., Suite 500, United Missouri Bank Bldg. St. Louis, MO 63015; (314) 425-3241
Each of the 58 FBI field offices have a Special Agent (SA) Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator to the FBI's drugs-in-the-workplace efforts. The FBI coordinator may assist drug prevention efforts, for example, educational programs; employee assistance programs; supervisory training; and drug testing.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug Smuggling Hotline
Interdiction Committee
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20229 (800) BE-ALERT
The Zero Tolerance program helps you notify authorities if you witness drug smuggling activities in your area. By calling the number above, authorities will be contacted, and the network will contact your local federal officials.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Drug Sniffing Dogs
Canine Training Center
U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
HCR Box 7
Front Royal, VA 22630 (202) 566-8188
The Customs Canine Enforcement Training Center is about 70 miles west of Washington, DC, in Front Royal, VA. The dogs and officers are trained by Customs canine enforcement officers with professional experience in the field. The dogs are taught to detect concealed narcotics and dangerous drugs, while the officer is instructed in law enforcement and in detecting the dog's alert signals when contraband is discovered. Dogs are obtained from animal shelters around the country or from individual owners. Canine enforcement teams assigned to seaports and airports alternate between examining aircraft, vessels, baggage, cargo, and mail. Teams stationed at land border crossings devote their time to examining vehicles and merchandise entering the United States.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Extraditions
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-9100
The Marshals Service acts as the government's arm for reaching out and returning fugitives to the United States to face charges and put an end to their illegal activities.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* FBI Special Agent Drug Demand Reduction
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-3000
The primary responsibility of the FBI is its cooperative efforts with the Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate drug matters and drug trafficking involvement by organized crime. The FBI conducts court authorized electronic surveillance and drug-related financial and public corruption investigations. Each of the 56 FBI field offices have a Special Agent (SA) Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator to carry forward the FBI's Drug Demand Reduction Program and the FBI's drugs-in-the-workplace efforts. These FBI Drug Demand Reduction Coordinators are also listed in the Experts Chapter.
F.B.I. SA James Caverly
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
5th Floor
445 Broadway
Albany, NY 12201-1219
(518) 465-7551
F.B.I. SA James Garay
301 Grand Ave., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87192
(505) 247-1555
F.B.I. SA Billy G. Andrews
Suite 6
222 W. 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99513-7598
(907) 276-4441
F.B.I. SA Frank Pickens
2635 Century Center Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 679-9000
F.B.I. SA Joseph Monroe
7142 Ambassador Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
(301) 265-8080
(2) F.B.I. SA Ashley C. Curry and G. Wray Morse
Room 1400
2121 Building
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-7705
F.B.I. SA Matthew J. Cronin
J.F.K. Federal Office Bldg.
Boston, MA 02203
(617) 742-5533
F.B.I. SA Bernard Walsh
Room 1400
Federal Office Bldg.
111 W. Huron St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 856-7800
F.B.I. SA Gerard D. Sullivan
6010 Kenley Lane
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 529-1030
F.B.I. SA Terri Beck
Room 905
E.M. Dirksen Federal Office Bldg.
219 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 431-1333
F.B.I. SA David L. Lichtenfeld
Room 9023
Federal Office Bldg.
550 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-4310
F.B.I. SA Robert L. Hawk
Room 3005
Federal Office Bldg.
1240 E. 9th St.
Cleveland, OH 44199
(216) 522-1400
F.B.I. SA James H. Davis
Suite 1357
Strom Thurmond Federal Bldg.
1835 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 254-3011
F.B.I. SA Thomas Westberg
Suite 300
1801 N. Lamar
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 720-2200
F.B.I. SA Alison King
Room 1823
Federal Office Bldg.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 629-7171
F.B.I. SA Henry W. Glaspie, III
P.V. McNamara Federal Office Bldg.
477 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 965-2323
F.B.I. SA Hector Armijo
Suite C-600
700 E. San Antonio Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-7451
F.B.I. SA Vincent John McNally
Room 4307
Kalanianaole Federal Office Bldg.
300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96850
(808) 521-1411
F.B.I. SA Charles Kearney, Jr.
Suite 200
2500 East T.C. Jester
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-2266
F.B.I. SA Walter L. Setmeyer, Jr.
Room 679
Federal Office Bldg.
575 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 639-3301
F.B.I. SA Laura Lee Henry
Suite 1553
Federal Office Bldg.
100 W. Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39269
(601) 948-5000
F.B.I. SA James Stanton
4th Floor Oaks V
7820 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-1211
F.B.I. SA Dennis J. Glenn
Room 300
U.S. Courthouse
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 221-6100
F.B.I. SA A. Wayne Baker
6th Floor
710 Locust St.
Knoxville, TN 37901
(615) 544-0751
F.B.I. SA Debbie Calhoun
700 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 385-1281
F.B.I. SA Phyllis Cournan
Suite 200
2 Financial Centre
10825 Financial Pkwy.
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 221-9100
F.B.I. SA Brent Braun
Federal Office Bldg.
11000 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(213) 477-6565
F.B.I. SA William S. Cheek, Jr.
Room 500
Federal Office Bldg.
600 Martin Luther King Pl.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-3941
F.B.I. SA Joseph F. DeBiaggio
Room 841
Clifford Davis Federal Office Bldg.
167 N. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-7373
F.B.I. SA Gordon McNeill
16320 NW Second Ave.
N. Miami Beach, FL 33169
(305) 944-9101
F.B.I. SA Dale G. Mueller
Room 700
Federal Office Bldg. and
U.S. Courthouse
517 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-4684
F.B.I. SA Dag Sohlberg
5-1100, 111 Washington Ave. S,
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 376-3200
F.B.I. SA David A. Chaney
One St. Louis Centre
1 St. Louis St.
Mobile, AL 36602
(205) 438-3674
F.B.I. SA James Kyle
Gateway 1
Market St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 622-5613
F.B.I. SA Joseph W. Butchka
Federal Office Bldg.
150 Court St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 777-6311
F.B.I. SA Ronald R. Travis
Suite 2200
1250 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 522-4671
F.B.I. SA Louis Stith
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212) 553-2700
F.B.I. SA Joseph G. O'Brien
Room 839
200 Granby St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
(804) 623-3111
F.B.I. SA Dan L. Vogel
Suite 1600
50 Penn Plaza
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 842-7471
F.B.I. SA Jim W. Isom
Room 7401
Federal Office Bldg. and
U.S. Courthouse
215 N. 17th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 348-1210
F.B.I. SA James T. McAleer
William J. Green, Jr. Federal
Federal Office Bldg.
600 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 629-0800
F.B.I. SA John J. Callahan
Suite 400
210 E. Indiaola
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 279-5511
F.B.I. SA David J. Kwait
Room 1300
Federal Office Bldg.
1000 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 471-2000
F.B.I. SA C. Ronald J. Makinson
Crown Plaza Bldg.
1500 SW 1st Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 224-4181
F.B.I. SA Wayne Smith
111 Greencourt Rd.
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 261-1044
F.B.I. SA Thomas P. Griffin
Federal Office Bldg.
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 481-9110
F.B.I. SA John M. Mauzey
Room 2704
Federal Office Bldg.
1520 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-5357
F.B.I. SA E. Ronald J. Van Vranken
Room 3203
Federal Office Bldg.
125 S. State St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
(801) 355-7521
F.B.I. SA April Hall
Room 433
Old Post Office Bldg.
615 E. Houston
San Antonio, TX 78205
(512) 225-6741
F.B.I. SA Ronald G. Orrantia
Room 6S-31
Federal Office Bldg.
880 Front St.
San Diego, CA 92188
(619) 231-1122
F.B.I. SA Thomas Anderson
450 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 553-7400
F.B.I. SA Jesus Marti
Room 526
U.S. Courthouse and Federal
Office Bldg.
Hato Rey, PR 00918
(809) 754-6000
F.B.I. SA Richard Thurston
Room 710
Federal Office Bldg.
915 Second Ave.
Seattle, WA 98174
(206) 622-0460
F.B.I. SA DeWayne Wright
400 W. Monroe St., Suite 400
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-9675
F.B.I. SA Maria Vazquez
Room 610
Federal Office Bldg.
500 Zack St.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 228-7661
F.B.I. SA Samuel Feemster
Washington Metropolitan Field Office
1900 Half St.
Washington, DC 20535
(202) 324-3000
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Federal Prosecutors
Executive Office for United States Attorneys
U.S. Department of Justice
Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2000
The U
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Federal and Local Law Enforcement
Prosecutors Coordination
Executive Office for United States Attorneys
U.S. Department of Justice
Tenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2000
Established Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees (LECCs) are composed of the heads of Federal, state and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies who collectively assess the crime problems in each district and determine how best to use available resources to attach those problems. Cross-designation of local prosecutors as Federal prosecutors is now a frequent occurrence in cooperative investigations and prosecutions.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Firearms and Drug Trafficking
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-7777
ATF is pursuing drug-related violations of Federal law concerning firearms, destructive devices and explosives. ATF's resources include undercover agents, national response bomb scene investigation teams, an international firearms identification and tracking system, a worldwide explosives incident data bank and tracking capability, auditors, and agents with experience in investigating complex RICO and conspiracy cases.
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Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Forest Service Anonymous Witness Reporting System
U.S. Forest Service
701-RP-E
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090 (800) 782-7463
"Forest Service National Anonymous Witness Reporting System" is toll free nationwide "hotline" telephone number for the purpose of receiving confidential information related to drug and other criminal law violations occurring in the National Forest System, and providing this information to key contacts in the Forest Service. Rewards of up to $5000 may be given witnesses who report information leading to the seizure of controlled substances and/or for apprehension of suspects.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Fugitive Apprehension
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-9100
As the U.S. Department of Justice agency with primary investigative responsibility for most Federal fugitives, the Marshals Service devotes considerable resources toward apprehending those fugitives with drug-related charges and backgrounds. The Drug Enforcement Administration has transferred all its fugitive cases to the Service.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Grants for Public Agencies and Non-Profits
Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 514-6278
The Bureau of Justice Assistance has a Discretionary Grant Program which provides assistance to public agencies and private nonprofit organizations for: 1) demonstration programs that, in view of previous research or experience, are likely to be successful in more than one jurisdiction. 2) Educational and training programs for criminal justice personnel and technical assistance to States and units of local government. 3) Projects that are national or multistate in scope, and that address the 18 authorized purposes of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Herbicides for Narcotic Plants International Eradication
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Building 302, BARC-E
10300 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350 (301) 504-9403
ARS works with the State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics Matters and the Drug Enforcement Agency to determine the efficacy as well as the environmental impact of using herbicides in eradicating narcotic plants. The Agricultural Attaches posted in some drug producing countries are involved directly with local narcotic plant eradication programs.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* High-Level Drug Traffickers
Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Section
Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-4132
This section investigates and prosecutes high-level drug traffickers and members of criminal organizations involved in the importation, manufacture, shipment or distribution of illicit narcotics and dangerous drugs, with particular emphasis on litigation attacking the financial bases of those criminal organizations.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Highway Safety and Enforcement Nationwide
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9550
The Drug Recognition Program is a program being conducted by NHTSA and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is a means of improving enforcement of drug-impaired driving violations. The program trains police officers as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs), enabling the officers to develop skills in evaluating the drivers condition and securing evidence for conviction. The Governors' Highway Safety Representatives and Coordinators may be contacted for those who are interested in exploring the possibilities of implementing this program.
Alabama
Representative: Gene Anderson, Director, Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs, 401 Adams Ave., P.O. Box 5690, Montgomery, AL 36103-5690; (205) 242-8672
Coordinator: Kater Williams and James Quinn, Highway and Traffic Safety, Law Enforcement and Planning Division, 401 Adams Ave., P.O. Box 5690, Montgomery, AL 36103-5690; (205) 242-5897
Alaska
Representative and Coordinator: Gayle Horetski, Director, Highway Safety and Planning Agency, Department of Public Safety, 450 Whittier St., P.O. Box N, Juneau, AK 99811; (907) 465-4322
Arizona
Representative: R.J. "Rick" Ayers, Office of Highway Safety, 3010 N. Second St., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (602) 223-2359
Coordinator: Howard Adams, Office of Highway Safety, 3010 N. Second St., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (602) 223-2359
Arkansas
Representative: Maurice Smith, Director, AR State Highway and Transportation Department, P.O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AK 72203, (501) 569-2648
Coordinator: Mike Selig, Manager, Traffic Safety Division; (501) 569-2231
California
Representative: Peter O'Rourke, Director, Office of Traffic Safety, Business and Transportation Agency, 700 Franklin Blvd., Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95823; (916) 445-0527
Coordinator: Ray Biancalana, Office of Traffic Safety, Business and Transportation Agency, 700 Franklin Blvd., Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95823; (916) 445-0527
Colorado
Representative: Dr. A. Ray Chamberlain, (303) 757-9201
Coordinator: John Conger, Director, Division of Highway Safety, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Denver, CO 80222; (303) 757-9440
Connecticut
Representative and Coordinator: Susan C. Maloney, Governor's Representative, Bureau of Highways, 24 Wolcott Hill Road, P.O. Box Drawer A, Wethersfield, CT 06109; (203) 666-4343
Delaware
Representative: Colonel Clifford M. Graviet, Rt. 13, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-5911
Coordinator: Lt. Paul Stafford, Rt. 13, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-5613
District of Columbia
Representative: Esther Hager Francis, Director, Department of Public Works, 2000 14th St., NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20009; (202) 939-8000
Coordinator: Carole A. Lewis, Highway Safety Program; (202) 939-8018
Florida
Representative: Frank Carlile, Department of Transportation, 605 Suwanne St., MS-57, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450; (904) 922-5820
Coordinator: Billy G. Morris, Department of Transportation, 605 Suwanne St., MS-53; (904) 488-3546
Georgia
Representative and Coordinator: Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, Governor's Office of Highway Safety, 100 Peachtree St., Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 656-6996
Hawaii
Representative: Rex D. Johnson, Department of Transportation, 869 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 587-2150
Coordinator: Lawrence Hao, Director, Motor Vehicle Safety Office, 1505 Dillingham Blvd., Room 214, Honolulu, HI 96817; (808) 832-5820
Idaho
Representative: Marc Johnson, Governor's Highway Safety Representative, Governor's Office, State House Mail, Boise, ID, (208) 344-2100
Coordinator: Marie Bishop, Transportation Department, P.O. Box 7129, 3311 W. State St., Boise ID; (208) 334-8101
Illinois
Representative: Melvin H. Smith, Division of Traffic Safety, Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 19245, 3215 Executive Park Dr., Springfield, IL 62794; (217) 782-4972
Coordinator: Larry Wort, Bureau of Safety Programs; (217) 782-4974
Indiana
Representative: Bobby Small, State House, Room 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-2588
Coordinator: J. Thomas Koutsoumpas, Director, Office of Traffic Safety, ISTA Bldg., Suite 330, 150 W. Market, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-4220
Representative: Paul H. Wieck, Iowa Department of Public Safety, Wallace State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5104
Coordinator: J. Michael Laski, Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau; (515) 281-8400
Kansas
Representative: Michael Johnston, Department of Transportation, Docking St. Office Building, 7th Floor, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3461
Representative and Coordinator: Richard Perkins, Department of Public Safety, 36 Hospital St., Augusta, ME 04330; (207) 582-8776
Maryland
Representative: O. James Lighthizer, Secretary of Transportation, P.O. Box 8755, BWI International Airport, Baltimore, MD 21240-0755; (410) 859-7397
Coordinator: Dennis Atkins, Division of Transportation Safety; (410) 584-7697
Massachusetts
Representative and Coordinator: Nancy J. Luther, Governor's Highway Safety Bureau, 100 Cambridge St., Room 2104, Boston, MA 02202; (617) 727-5073
Michigan
Representative and Coordinator: Thomas Krycinski, Office of Highway Safety Planning, 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48913; (517) 334-5210
Minnesota
Representative: Thomas Frost, Department of Public Safety, Transportation Bldg., St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-6642
Coordinator: Thomas A. Boerner, Director of Traffic Safety; (612) 296-3804
Mississippi
Representative and Coordinator: Donald O'Cain, 301 W. Pearl St., Jackson, MI 39203-3085; (601) 949-2225
Missouri
Representative: Arvid E. West,Jr., Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 104808, 311 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101-4808; (314) 751-7643
Coordinator: Richard Echols, Deputy Director; (314) 751-4161
Montana
Representative and Coordinator: Albert E. Goke, Highway Traffic Safety Division, Department of Justice, 303 N. Roberts, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3412
Nebraska
Representative: Jack C. Conrad, Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 94612, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-2281
Coordinator: Fred E. Zwonechek, Highway Safety Program Office, State House Station 94612; (402) 471-2515
Nevada
Representative: James P. Weller, Department of Motor Vehicles, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0990; (702) 687-5375
Representative and Coordinator: John B. McDuffee, Highway Safety Agency, 117 Manchester St., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2131
New Jersey
Representative and Coordinator: James Arena, Office of Highway Traffic Safety, Department of Law and Public Safety, CN048, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 588-3750
New Mexico
Representative: Louis J. Medrano, Highway and Transportation Dept., P.O. Box 1149, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1149; (505) 827-5109
Coordinator: John D. Fenner, Traffic Safety Bureau; (505) 827-0427
New York
Representative: Patricia B. Adduci, Department of Motor Vehicles, Empire State Plaza, Swan St. Bldg., Albany, NY 12228; (508) 474-0841
Coordinator: William G. Rourke, Traffic Safety Committee; (518) 474-3135
North Carolina
Representative and Coordinator: Paul B. Jones, Governor's Highway Safety Program, 215 E. Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27601; (919) 733-3083
North Dakota
Representative: Richard J. Backes, Director, Highway Department, 608 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505-0178; (701) 224-2581
Coordinator: Mylo J. Hehloff, Driver License and Traffic Safety; (701) 224-2600
Representative: Charles Shipley, Department of Highway Safety, P.O. Box 7167, Columbus, OH 42366-0563; (614) 466-3383
Coordinator: Laura Ludwig, Office of the Governor's, Highway Safety Representative; (614) 466-3250
Oklahoma
Representative and Coordinator: Dr. Tim W. Mauldin, Jr., Highway Safety Office, 3223 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-3314
Oregon
Representative: Donald E. Forbes, Oregon Traffic Safety Commission, 135 Transportation Bldg., Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-6388
Coordinator: Edward Marqes, (503) 378-3669
Pennsylvania
Representative: Mario D. Pirritano, Deputy Secretary for Safety Administration, 1200 Transportation and Safety Bldg., Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-3928
Coordinator: Thomas E. Bryer, Center for Highway Safety, 215 Transportation and Safety Bldg; (717) 787-7350
Puerto Rico
Representative: Dr. Hermenegildo Ortiz-Quinones, Secretary of Transportation and Public Works, Box 41269, Minillas Station, Santurce, PR 00940; (809) 726-6670
Representative: Arnold W. Oliver, State Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation, 125 E. 11 St., Austin, TX 78701; (512) 465-6751
Coordinator: Gary Trietsch, Traffic Safety Section (D-18STO); (512) 465-6751
Representative: D. Douglas Bodrero, Department of Public Safety, 4501 S. 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; (801) 965-4463
Coordinator: Dick Howard, Highway Safety Division; (801) 965-4409
Vermont
Representative: Michael D. Griffes, Secretary of Transportation, 133 State St., Montpelier, VT 05603-001; (802) 828-2011
Coordinator: Jean Johnson, Exec. Asst. to the Secretary of Transportation, Vermont Highway Safety Program; (802) 828-2665
Virginia
Representative: Donald E. Williams, Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269; (804) 357-6602
Coordinator: William Leighty, Deputy Commissioner for Transportation Safety; (804) 357-6614
Washington
Representative: Chuck Hayes, Traffic Safety Commission, 1000 S. Cherry St., MS/PD-11, Olympia, WA 98504; (206) 753-6197
Coordinator: Steve Lind, Traffic Safety Commission; (206) 753-6197
West Virginia
Representative: James Albert, Criminal Justice and Highway Safety Office, 1204 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 558-8814
Coordinator: James R. Grate
Wisconsin
Representative: Charles Thompson, Department of Transportation, Office of Highway Safety, P.O. Box 7910, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison, WI 53707; (608) 266-1113
Coordinator: David Manning; (608) 267-3710
Wyoming
Representative: Donald G. Pruter, State Highway Safety Engineer, Wyoming Highway Safety Department, P.O. Box 1708, Cheyenne, WY 82002-9019; (307) 777-4450
Virgin Islands
Representative and Coordinator: Enrique Richards, Lagoon St. Complex, Frediksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 08840; (809) 772-5820
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
Immigration and Naturalization Service
425 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 514-2000
The INS is responsible for control of illegal entry of persons along our borders, and assists in apprehending smugglers. The Border Patrol is active in drug abuse education and prevention, conducting demonstrations with "drug sniffing dogs" in classrooms and providing drug education information to students.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Interagency Law Enforcement Training Center
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, GA 31524 (912) 267-2100
The Center is the interagency training facility serving 63 Federal law enforcement organizations. The major training effort is in the area of basic programs to teach common areas of law enforcement skills to police and investigative personnel. The Center offers selective, highly specialized training programs to State and local officers.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* International Fugitives and International Police
International Criminal Police Organization
U.S. National Central Bureau
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 272-8383
This Bureau serves as the communications link among more than 20,000 state and local law enforcement organizations and as the U.S. liaison to INTERPOL. It investigate large-scale narcotics offenses and apprehends international fugitives often involving arrests and extraditions to the countries where the crimes were committed.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Justice Department Anti-Drug Coordination
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5933
This office is responsible for policy coordination and general management responsibilities for five OJP bureaus or offices. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) offers technical assistance to State and local units of government to control crime and drug abuse and to improve the criminal justice system. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) maintains statistics about crime, its perpetrators and victims, and the operation of the criminal justice system at the Federal, State and local level. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention attempts to prevent drug abuse among youth at high risk. The Office for Victims of Crime oversees the Crime Victims Fund which is money comes from fines of Federal criminals. These funds are made available to each State, the District of Columbia, and six Territories to support expanded and improved State victim assistance and compensation programs. The National Victims Resource Center maintains a data base that describes more than 2,000 victim assistance and family violence programs throughout the country.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Juvenile Delinquency National Trends
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The Research and Program Development Division sponsors research on national trends in juvenile delinquency and serious juvenile crime, prevention strategies, and the juvenile justice system.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Juvenile Justice Professionals Training
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The Training, Dissemination, and Technical Assistance Division (TDTAD) is responsible for programs that train personnel who work with juvenile offenders and their families.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Law Enforcement Explorer Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
The Training, Dissemination, and Technical Assistance Division (TDTAD) oversees the Exploring Careers in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. About 42,000 youths, both male and female, are involved in Law Enforcement Explorer programs, which recently initiated an anti-substance abuse program.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Law Enforcement Policy Resource Center
Law Enforcement Policy Resource Center
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5933
The Center develops model policies for law enforcement agencies, as well as program briefs and model legislation regarding issues of interest to law enforcement policy makers.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Mafia and Organized Crime Investigations
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army Navy Drive
Arlington VA 22202 (202) 307-9100
The Marshals Service is a charter member of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement (OCDE) Task Force with full-time investigators assigned to all 13 task force locations.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Maritime Drug Smuggling Interdiction
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2100 Second St., SW
Washington, DC 20593 (202) 267-2229
The Coast Guard is the only Federal agency with jurisdiction on the high seas as well as territorial waters and has greatly expanded efforts directed against maritime drug smugglers. USCG ships, boats, planes and helicopters conduct routine drug law enforcement patrols and special operations through the maritime arena. Coast Guard emphasis is on detecting and boarding vessels smuggling illicit drugs while still in transit to the United States. In support of its expansive role in interdiction, the Coast Guard maintains an extensive intelligence organization with heavy emphasis on drug trafficking.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Military Drug Testing Program
Health Affairs
U.S. Department of Defense
Washington, DC OSD 20301-1155 (703) 545-6700
Health Affairs is responsible for drug testing program for the military services. It is also responsible for conducting periodic surveys of illegal drug use among the military.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Money Laundering Investigations
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
U.S. Department of Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-1040
IRS supports drug law enforcement by pursuing income tax violations and money laundering related to the financial aspects of illegal drug trafficking. IRS agents trace the movement of funds to document the acquisition of forfeitable assets by drug traffickers. Using search warrants, IRS seizes various financial reports, including travel records, money orders, and cashier check receipts, which can reveal the concealment or illegal transfer of financial assets. The information gained through the warrants can lead to assets seizable under statutory forfeiture provisions.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Narcotics Cultivation in Developing Countries
Agency for International Development (AID)
320 21st St., NW
Washington, DC 20523 (202) 647-4000
AID works with the International Narcotics Matters Bureau at the U.S. Department of State in designing and implementing foreign assistance programs related directly and indirectly to drug problems in developing nations. AID assistance is particularly focused on rural development programs in traditional growing regions. The alternative agricultural and other economic pursuits made possible by AID funds are, in many countries, the key to cooperation of eliminating cultivation of illicit narcotics.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Narcotics Identification Manual
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The manual, Narcotics Identification Manual, provides descriptions and color photographs to help you identify narcotics, depressants, stimulants, cannabis, hallucinogens, and crack. Included is a chart listing controlled substances, their uses, and effects. This manual sells for $4.25 (S/N 048-002-00101-0).
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Narcotic Plants Detection and Eradication
National Park Service
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, DC (202) 619-7222
The Service is responsible for enforcing the laws on Federal lands which prohibit cultivation of narcotic plants.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* National Forests Marijuana Eradication Program
U.S. Forest Service
14th St. and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 205-1760
The Forest Service assists Drug Enforcement Agency in the national Domestic Marijuana Eradication and Suppression Program which promotes information sharing and provides training, equipment, investigative and aircraft support to state and local enforcement officers. Some 150 special agents are involved in the Forest Service's Law Enforcement Staff; 650 armed, uniformed, law enforcement officers, who since passage of National Forest Drug Control Act in 1986, have authority under Title 21 arrest drug traffickers and producers.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* National Victims Resource Center
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5983
A National Victims Resource Center at the National Criminal Justice Reference Service that provides victim-related publications, statistics, research, program referrals, and other information from its computerized data base. The Center collects and maintains information on programs throughout the United States that provide services to victims, on State victim/witness programs that receive funds under VOCA, and on Federal victim/witness programs.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* NOAA Drug Interdiction Efforts
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-8090
Through the course of their regular activities, NOAA provides detection assistance for drug interdiction efforts.
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Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* On-the-Job Drug Testing Videos
National Audiovisual Center
Customer Service Section
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847 (301) 468-8200
Drug Testing: Handle with Care describes the options available in designing a drug testing component as part of a comprehensive drug-free workplace program. Procedures addressing the needs of both the employer and the employee, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results, for specimen collection and laboratory analysis, and a discussion of the critical role of the Medical Review Officer (MRO) are highlighted. Case studies of public/private, unionized/nonunionized work environments with testing components are presented. This video is available in both employer and employee versions. It is available for sale and rental.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Parole and Recidivism Rate
U.S. Parole Commission
5550 Friendship Blvd.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5990
The Parole Commission is investigating ways in which they may help break the link between crime and drug use in hopes of both reducing drug use and crime, but also of reducing the recidivism rate.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Pentagon Drug Policy and Enforcement
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of Drug Policy and Enforcement
Washington, DC 20301-1155 (703) 545-6700
Drug policy and enforcement, including coordination of all DOD activities related to Federal drug abuse eradication; provision of Department resources and support to other agencies for drug law enforcement efforts; military and civilian drug testing policy; advice and assistance to the Secretary of Defense and other officials of the Department on anti-drug abuse aspects of departmental policy, plans and programs.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Public Lands Special Drug Agents
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The Special Agents of BLM are responsible for enforcing Federal laws and regulations relating to the public lands and resources. This includes conducting criminal investigations and the ability to arrest violators. State Offices include the following:
Alaska
222 W. 7th Ave., #13, Anchorage, AK 99513-7599, Ed Spang, State Director (907) 271-5076; David Vickery, Public Affairs, (907) 271-5555
Arizona
3707 N. 7th St., P.O. Box 16563, Phoenix, AZ 85011, Les Rosenkrance, State Director, (602) 640-5501; Joanie Redfield, Public Affairs, (602)640-5504
Boise Interagency Fire Center, 3905 Vista Ave., Boise, ID 83705, Jack Wilson, BLM Director, (208) 389-2446; Arnold Hartigan, Public Affairs, (208) 389-2457
California
2800 Cottage Way, E-2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, Ed Hastey, State Director, (916) 978-4743; Tony Staed, Public Affairs, (916) 978-4746
Colorado
2850 Youngfield St., Lakewood, CO 80215-7076, Bob Moore, State Director, (303) 239-3700; Marta Witt, Public Affairs, (303) 239-3667
Eastern States
7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA 22153, Denise Meridith, State Director, (703) 440-1700; Terry Lewis, Public Affairs, (703) 440-1713
Idaho
3380 Americana Terrace, Boise, ID 83706, Del Vail, State Director, (208) 384-3001; Jack Sept, Public Affairs, (208) 384-3014
Montana
222 N. 32nd St., P.O. Box 36800, Billings, MT 59107, Bob Lawton, State Director, (406) 255-2904; Trudie Olson, Public Affairs, (406) 255-2913
Nevada
850 Harvard Way, P.O. Box 12000, Reno, NV 89520-0006, Billy Templeton, State Director, (702) 785-6590; Robert Stewart, Public Affairs, (702) 785-6586
New Mexico
1474 Rodeo Rd., P.O. Box 27115, Santa Fe, NM 87505-7115, Larry Woodard, State Director, (505) 438-7501; Lee Keesling, Public Affairs, (505) 438-7514
Oregon
1300 N.E. 44th Ave., P.O. Box 2965, Portland OR 97213, Dean Bibles, State Director, (503) 280-7024; Lauri Hennessey, Public Affairs, (503) 280-7287
Phoenix Training Center, 5050 N. 19th Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, AR 85015, Lynn Engdahl, Manager, (602) 640-2651
324 South State St., CFS Finance Center Bldg., Suite 301, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2303, James M. Parker, State Director, (801) 539-4010; Jerry Meredith, Public Affairs, (801) 539-4021
Wyoming
2515 Warren Ave., P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Ray Brubaker, State Director, (307) 775-6001; Jay Guerin, Public Affairs, (307) 775-6011
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Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Public Housing Drug Eradication Grants
Howard Mortman
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Room 4114
P.O. Box 6424
Rockville, MD 20850 (202) 708-1197
HUD's Public Housing Drug Elimination Program - grant program for community-wide drug prevention programs
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Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Prisoner Detention and Transportation System
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-9100
All persons arrested and detained by order of the Federal courts for prosecution on violations of Federal laws are placed into the custody of the Marshals Service. The Service's National Prisoner Transportation System is continually required to provide extraordinary security for the movement of major drug dealers to and from scheduled court appearances.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Prisoners, Paroles, Sentencing Data
Data Center and Clearinghouse for Drugs and Crime
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW (800) 666-3332
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7782
The Data Center and Clearinghouse for Drugs and Crime was established by Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide access to existing data on drug law enforcement and the justice system's treatment of drug offenders and nondrug offenders who are drug users. They will send a free 1992 directory. A sampling of free publications include:
Order Number / Title and Release Date
86223 Prisoners and Alcohol - 1/83
87575 Prisoners and Drugs - 3/83
87068 Report to the Nation - 1st Edition - 83
96501 Examining Recidivism - 85
96132 Pretrial Release and Misconduct - 1/85
97681 Felony Sentencing in 18 Local Jurisdictions - 5/85
99175 Jail Inmates, 1983 - 11/85
100582 Prison Admissions and Releases, 1983 - 86
101043 Sentencing and Time Served - 87
104916 Recidivism of Young Parolees - 5/87
105506 Report to the Nation - 2nd Edition - 88
105743 Sentencing Outcomes in 28 Felony Courts, 1985 - 87
108544 Time Served in Prison and on Parole, 1984 - 12/87
109686 Tracking Offenders, 1984 - 1/88
109926 Profile of State Prison Inmates - 1/88
109929 Pretrial Release and Detention: The Bail Reform Act of 1984 - 2/88
109945 Drunk Driving - 88
110643 Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Report 1987 - 88
111612 Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 1987 - 88
111763 Drug Law Violators 1980-1986 - 6/88
111940 Drug Use and Crime - 7/88
113365 Survey of Youth in Custody - 9/88
114746 The Redesigned National Crime Survey: Selected New Data - 1/89
115210 Felony Sentences in State Courts, 1986 - 2/89
115749 Bureau of Justice Statistics Annual Report 1988 - 89
116261 Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 1983 - 3/89
116262 Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Report 1988 - 89
116315 Prisoners in 1988 - 4/89
118311 Federal Criminal Cases, 1980-87 - 7/89
94073 Drug Use and Pretrial Crime in the District of Columbia - 6/84
96668 Probing the Links Between Drugs and Crime - 2/85
98259 Use of Forfeiture Sanctions in Drug Cases - 85
98902 Interpol: Global Help in Fight Against Drugs - 9/85
100737 Drinking and Crime - 86
100741 Heroin - 87
100756 Project DARE: Teaching Kids to Say "No" - 3/86
102632 Employee Drug Testing Policies in Police Departments - 10/86
102668 Drugs and Crime: Controlling Use and Reducing Risk through Testing -11/86
104555 Drug Trafficking - 87
104556 Drug Testing - 87
104557 Drug Education - 87
104865 Controlling Drug Abuse and Crime: A Research Update - 3/87
106992 Drugs and Crime: Current Federal Research - 8/88
107272 Drug Use Forecasting: New York 1984-1986 - 87
108560 Characteristics of Different Types of Drug Involved Offenders - 88
109957 Attorney General Announces NIJ DUF - 3/88
110423 Drug Use Forecasting Packet - 11/86
113915 A Criminal Justice System Strategy for Treating Cocaine-Heroin Abusing Offenders in Custody - 3/88
114730 Identifying Drug Users and Monitoring Them During Conditional Release - 2/88
115403 Street Level Drug Enforcement - 9/88
117999 In-Prison Programs for Drug-Involved Offenders - 7/89
106663 Intensive Supervision Probation and Parole - 88
113110 Reducing Crime by Reducing Drug Abuse - 6/88
114801 Implementing Project Dare: Drug Abuse Resistance Education - 6/88
116317 Drug Control and System Improvement Discretionary Grant Program -1/89
116322 TASC: Implementing the Model - 9/88
116323 Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime - 1/88
117432 Drug Recognition Program - 89
117435 Report on Drug Control, 1988 - 89
118317 Estimating the Costs of Drug Testing - Pretrial Testing Program - 6/89
115416 Urina
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Rewards for Information on Drug Traffickers
Tax Evasion
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
U.S. Department of Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224 (800) 829-1040
Individuals who have information regarding drug traffickers that is of a financial nature can contact the Internal Revenue Service. If the information leads to a successful trial and unpaid taxes are received by the Internal Revenue Service, the informant is eligible to receive a reward (if the information given to the IRS was not obtainable elsewhere and was instrumental in the conviction). The reward varies and is based upon a percentage of assets retrieved. This is not an anonymous information tip system or reward system, but the IRS maintains that confidentiality is strictly enforced.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Seized and Forfeited Assets
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-9100
The Marshal Service is responsible for the centralized management of the National Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Fund which includes
uniform management procedures in the care, maintenance and disposal of seized and forfeited assets.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* U.S. Secret Service Involvement
U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-7575
The USSS is involved in drug law enforcement investigations as a result of their following responsibilities including: any offense against the laws of the U.S. relating to currency, coins, obligations, and securities of the U.S. or of foreign governments; forgery and fraudulent negotiation or redemption of Federal Government checks, bonds, and other obligations or securities of the U.S.; offenders of laws pertaining to electronic funds transfer frauds, credit and debit card frauds, false identification documents or devices, computer access fraud, and U.S. Department of Agriculture food coupons, including authority to participate cares.
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Law Enforcement and Prosecution
* Witness Security Protection
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-9100
The Federal Government's witness security program entails relocation, identity change and a range of other sophisticated services, including personal protection, in order for witnesses to contribute important testimony in drug court cases.
Law Enforcement and Prosecution
General Sources
* See also Drugs and Chemical Dependence Chapter
* See also Careers and Workplace; Research Grants in Every Field Chapter
* See also Your Community; Money for Communities and Non-Profits Chapter
* See also Health and Medicine Chapter; Stress, Mental Illness and Family Violence Chapter
* See also Government Financial Help to Individuals Chapter
* See also Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights Chapter
The U.S. Department of Justice is the most well-known law enforcement organization of the federal government, particularly with the much-publicized activities of the Antitrust Division, the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency. The department is the central collector of local and state crime statistics. Also housed within this large department is the Immigration and Naturalization Service. But there are many other resources including state and federal agencies which provide free legal assistance.
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* Adjudication, Arrests and National Statistics
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0765
The U.S. is one of only a few developed countries that has no national court statistics. There are police statistics compiled annually that show the number of persons arrested in the U.S., and there are national prison statistics compiled annually on the number sent to prison. But there are no nationwide statistics that show what happens between arrest and imprisonment. The BJS National Judicial Reporting Program is a statistical series designed to close this gap in American criminal justice statistics. This program will make it possible to answer numerous questions about felony courts that cannot now be answered, such as:
Nationwide, how many persons were convicted of felonies last year?
How many convicted felons received a jury trial?
What percent of convicted felons were sentenced to prison?
What was the average prison sentence for drug trafficking?
Contact this office to find out more information about the status and availability of new national adjudication statistics.
General Sources
* Administrative Law and Government Procedures
Administrative Conference of the United States
1220 L St., NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037 (202) 254-7020
This government think tank explores ways to improve federal agencies administer regulations, entitlements, and other programs. The Conference studies adjudication, administrative law, governmental processes, judicial review, regulation, and rulemaking. It publishes 1988 Annual Report and their newsletter, Administrative Conference News, which are available free to the public. Also available is the Administrative Conference of the United States: A Bibliography 1968-1986.
General Sources
* AIDS and the Law
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has the following publications and others on AIDS and legal issues available. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
HIV Infection and AIDS: Are You at Risk? 1992
AIDS and the Law Enforcement Officer (RIA). 1987, 6 pp. (NCJ 107541).
Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing: Facts, Issues, and Answers, 1991.
The Cause, Transmission, and Incidence of AIDS (AIDS Bulletin). 1987, 4 pp.
(NCJ 106678).
AIDS Prevention Guide 1991.
Update on AIDS in Prisons and Jails 1991.
AIDS in Probation and Parole 1989.
General Sources
* Antitrust Violations and Company Investigations
Legal Policy
Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 3233
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2512
A total case history of all antitrust investigations is available to the public. If you wish to know if a particular company is being, or ever has been, investigated for antitrust violations, and what the formal complaints were, you are welcome to thumb through the files. In addition, these files can tell you what types of violations have been investigated and what rulings have been brought down in each case. A complete transcript of pleadings, depositions, and summaries of legal procedures in all cases are available. These files are an invaluable source of legal history and precedents, and a perfect guide to business practices. For a photocopy of any portion of the Antitrust Case files, contact the Legal Procedure Unit at the above address.
General Sources
* Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer
Public Affairs
Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 3107
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 324-2464
The free publication, Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer, details general information on the how antitrust law helps the consumer, as well as specific descriptions of the Sherman and Clayton Acts, various cases the Justice Department has prosecuted and an explanation of how these violators cheated the consumer. The pamphlet also includes the addresses of all of the regional Antitrust Division offices and all of the Federal Trade Commission's regional offices throughout the country.
General Sources
* Antitrust and Export Trading
Foreign Commerce Section
Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 3264
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2464
The United States' policy on foreign trade is developed and preserved by this office. Their staff and files are an incomparable source of information for anyone interested in United States trade and commerce, or the effect of foreign markets on our economy. Investors and bond salesmen, bankers and businessmen-- anyone who needs up-to-the-minute knowledge, even high-school students reporting on inflation--should start here. Congressmen are constantly in touch with the Foreign Commerce Section before voting on trade bills. Rising politicians who want to stand on their economic platform get their data here; voters should, too. In addition, this Section administers the Export Trading Act and works with the Commerce Department to issue all Export Trading Certificates.
General Sources
* Antitrust Law and Joint Research Ventures
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The publication, Antitrust Guide Concerning Research Joint Ventures, describes the ways that corporate cooperation on research (joint ventures) can be pursued without violating antitrust laws. The Guide is available for $5.50 from the GPO.
General Sources
* Arson, Burglary, and Other Crime Trends
Uniform Crime Reporting Section
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
9th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2614
Crime in the United States, an annual report, taken from over 17,000 law enforcement agencies and 98% of the country, is the ultimate information source on crime. Breaking crime down into 8 basic categories (arson, larceny, burglary, aggravated assault, forgery fraud, drugs, prostitution, gambling) the report gives an exact reading of the criminal trends in our country. It lists the crime rates by state, in rural and urban areas, by gender, race, and age. Police find it an invaluable source for crime analysis and lean on it heavily when projecting the year's budget or discussing allocation of manpower. Public policy makers refer to it when debating new programs or community services. This report is fundamental for making better laws, for helping sociologists chart trends, for journalists writing articles. It can even tell prospective homebuyers how safe their future neighborhood will be. The report includes complete listings of types of weapons used in crimes, motives, victim/offender relationships. Anything you could ever want to know about crime in this country is in this report.
General Sources
* Arson Control and Clearinghouse
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1122
The Arson Resource Center is available to help answer your questions and locate resources related to arson. It was established several years ago by the U.S. Fire Administration, and has developed an impressive collection of arson-related materials. FEMA personnel and NETC students can borrow materials from the Center, and books and research reports are available to the general public through area libraries (interlibrary loan). Audio-visual and general references are stored in the Center for in-house use. The following publications and source materials on arson are available from the USFA free of charge:
Arson Resource Directory (#5-0087)
Rural Arson Control (#5-0110)
Establishing an Arson Strike Force (#5-0111)
Arson Prosecution: Issues and Strategies
America Burning Revisited
Fire and Arson Investigator's Field Index Directory
General Sources
* Arson Incidents National Database
Arson Information Management Systems (AIMS)
Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1200
The Arson Information Management Systems (AIMS) is a computerized database for the recording of data from reported arson cases, and used to facilitate analysis of such data for use by investigators, emergency personnel, law enforcers, and others. For more information on AIMS, contact the office above.
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General Sources
* Arson Prevention Traveling Exhibit
Office of Fire Prevention and Arson Control
Federal Emergency Management Agency
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-1200
Arson Trailers tour the country to provide technical and educational assistance to State, local, and national fire service and community groups. Their public educations demonstrations include fire safety issues, local fire problems, and smoke detector usage and maintenance.
General Sources
* Art Theft FBI Database
Laboratory Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-4545
The National Stolen Art File is a database which lists all currently missing works of art reported as stolen from either public or private collections in the United States. Contact this office for obtaining information from the file.
General Sources
* Attorney Training
Attorney General's Advocacy Institute
Executive Office for US Attorneys
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1342
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2121
The Advocacy Institute trains Assistant U.S. Attorneys and all U.S. Department of Justice attorneys in trial advocacy. The Institute offers courses on civil, criminal and appellate advocacy, and seminars on such specialized topics as white-collar crime, narcotics, conspiracy, environmental litigation, bankruptcy, land condemnations, public corruption and fraud, civil rights, witness security, and computer fraud.
General Sources
* Child Abuse Prosecution
National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse
1033 N. Fairfax St., Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 739-0321
The National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse provides technical assistance, training, and clearinghouse services to improve the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases and the procedures for dealing with children who have been victims of physical and sexual abuse. It is designed to help prosecutors dealing with the particular complexities of child abuse cases to safeguard child victims against further trauma during a criminal justice process designed for adults. The Center has produced a manual on the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Contact this Center for more information.
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* Child Victimization and the Law
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has the following publications and others on child victimization and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
Guardians Ad Litem in the Criminal Courts. 1988, 64 pp. (NCJ 110006).
Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse: Innovations in Practice (RIB). 1985, 7 pp.
(NCJ 99317).
Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse: New Approaches (RIA). 1985, 5 pp. (NCJ
102994).
Using Dolls to Interview Child Victims: Legal Concerns and Procedures (RIA).
1988, 6 pp. (NCJ 108470).
When the Victim Is a Child. 1985, 134 pp. (NCJ 97664).
General Sources
* Cities in Schools:
Truancy, Dropouts, Violence
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0751
Cities in Schools, a public-private partnership that addresses the problems of dropouts and school violence, is designed to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates by coordinating services for at-risk youngsters. Five regional offices help serve the 26 operating programs throughout the country and assist other local communities to initiate new Cities in Schools programs.
General Sources
* Coast Guard Law Books
Law Library
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 4407
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2536
This library supports the Coast Guard's enforcement division. Books housed here cover case law, statutory law, and other reference works specific to the Coast Guard's role as enforcer of Federal laws on the high seas and U.S. waters. The library is open to the public.
General Sources
* Coast Guard Law Enforcement Planning
Planning Branch
Research and Development Staff
Office of Engineering and Development
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 6208
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1030
Information can be obtained here about research conducted by the Coast Guard in support of its operations and responsibilities. Areas of study include ice operations, ocean dumping, law enforcement, environmental protection, port safety and security, navigation aids, search and rescue procedures, recreational boating, energy, and advanced marine vehicles. For referral to specific personnel working in these areas, contact the Planning Branch.
General Sources
* Company Antitrust Compliance or Violation
Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 3233
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 633-2481
Under the Business Review procedure, any firm may submit a proposed business activity to the Antitrust Division and receive a statement as to whether the Division would challenge the action as a violation of the federal antitrust laws. In addition, you can obtain copies of all such letters and replies in the Digest of Business Reviews, an annual publication of the U.S. Department of Justice. The indexes to the Digest, updated yearly, allow easy research of all the letters issued since 1968 according to topic, commodity, or service involved, and name of the requesting party. The Digest, annual supplements, and revised indexes are available from the Legal Procedure Unit.
General Sources
* Conservation Law Enforcement Training
Law Enforcement Division
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr. Room 500
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 358-1949
Through this division, state conservation officers are trained in the area of criminal law as it applies to the enforcement of wildlife protection.
General Sources
* Consumer Antitrust Complaint
Litigation Section
Antitrust Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 910
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2464
If you wish to register a consumer complaint, call the Litigation Section of the Antitrust Division. The Litigation Section can tell you exactly who to get in touch with to lodge your complaint. They can also tell you if litigation is called for and are responsible for bringing such litigation to bear.
General Sources
* Corrections and Prisons Clearinghouse
National Institute of Corrections
Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Justice
320 1st St., NW
Washington, DC 20534 (202) 307-1304
This office provides several types of technical assistance to correctional agencies and institutes themselves. They can offer advice on managerial procedures or suggest security improvements. Agencies can seek the NIC's help for any nature of problem they may be having with policy and procedure. If an institution has had a rash of successful escapes, they will send people to investigate the problem and suggest potential solutions. The NIC also trains some state and local managerial or executive officials. Anyone interested in a career in corrections management should also contact them.
General Sources
* Crime Insurance for Homeowners and Business
Federal Crime Insurance
P.O. Box 6301 (800) 638-8780
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-1660 in DC
The Federal Crime Insurance Program is a federally subsidized program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Administration for homeowners and commercial businesses to insure against burglary and robbery. To find out if your state is eligible and for further information, contact the office above. Those living in Maryland outside DC should call collect: (301) 251-1660.
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General Sources
* Crime Victims Publications
National Victims Resource Center
Box 6000-AIQ (800) 627-6872
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5525 in DC area
The following crime victim-related publications are available free of charge from NVRC:
Crime of Rape
Domestic Violence
Drunk Driving
Economic Cost of Crime
Elderly Victims
Handgun Crime Victims
Hate Crimes
Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and Thrownaway Children in America
Neighborhood Safety
Police and Child Abuse
Risk of Violent Crimes
Robbery Victims
Sexual Assault: An Overview
Teenage Victims
Violence in Schools
Violent Crime By Strangers and Non-strangers
Violent Crime Trends
General Sources
* Criminal Justice Bibliographies
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
Box 6000 (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500
The NCJRS acts as an international clearinghouse and reference center on subjects as diverse as Affirmative Action and Jail-Based Inmate Programs. The NCJRS has a bibliography of hundreds of publications. Contact the NCJRS Distribution Service at the above address, or contact the National Institute of Justice, 633 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20531; (202) 724-2956.
General Sources
* Criminal Justice Database
National Crime Information Center
Technical Services Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
JEH Bldg. NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2711
On written request, the National Crime Information Center can provide you with information, on-line, concerning wanted persons, missing persons, stolen property, and computerized criminal histories. Searches and printouts are free.
General Sources
* Criminal Justice Research
Office of Communication and Research Utilization
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 514-6203
The National Institute of Justice has experts on nearly every field of criminal justice to help you find whatever information you're looking for. If you'd like to set up a Neighborhood Watch in your area, talk to Richard Titus or Lois Mock at (202) 724-7684. Do you want to know about environmental security? The NIJ has a specialist for you. Child abuse, DWI's, incidents of family violence, drug prevention education? They have an expert. The NIJ even has a specialist who can tell you anything you want to know about insanity as a defense in a criminal case.
General Sources
* Criminal Justice: Schools, TV, Families
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has these and other videos and publications on crime and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
Biology and Crime (Crime File videotape). 1985 (NCJ 97216).
Crime and Mental Disorder (RIB). 1984, 6 pp. (NCJ 94074).
Families and Crime (Crime File videotape). 1986 (NCJ 104208).
The Nature and Patterns of American Homicide. 1985, 73 pp. (NCJ 97964).
Safer Schools--Better Students (videotape). 1985 (NCJ 98687).
TV and Violence (Crime File videotape). 1985 (NCJ 97234).
Acquaintance Rape: The Hidden Crime. 1991, 423 pp. (NCJ 132446).
Crimes of the Middle Classes: White-Collar Offenders in the Federal Courts. 1991,
229 pp. (NCJ 132842).
General Sources
* DNA Fingerprinting
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500
NIJ-funded research has produced a new technique for identifying a criminal suspect by analyzing DNA in hair, blood, and other body fluids. The FBI is currently using this technology, which is expected to dramatically increase success in investigating violent crimes such as rape and murder. Another important breakthrough has shown that it is possible to determine blood group types from bone fragments left at the scene of a crime or accident. The research is working on a reliable procedure for grouping ABO antigens in bone. This research will eventually expand into testing for DNA in skeletal remains. Contact NIJ for more information on this new technology.
General Sources
* Domestic Violence Resource Center
National Victims Resource Center
Box 6000-AIQ (800) 627-6872
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5525 in DC
The National Victims Resource Center works as an information clearinghouse for the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Victims of Crime. Family violence experts can assist callers in finding shelters for beaten women or local support groups. The NVRC also distributes a wide array of free publications. They also administer a library of more than 7,000 victim-related books and articles covering child physical and sexual abuse, victims services, domestic violence, victim-witness programs, and violent crime.
General Sources
* Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
NIDA: National Institute on Drug Abuse
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, Md 20857 (301) 443-6504
For those who want to understand and evaluate the scope and magnitude of drug abuse in the United States, this network is an invaluable information source. Whether you are a local public administrator considering programs, a reporter on the heels of a story, or just a concerned parent, the Drug Abuse Warning Network can provide you with needed information. More than 900 hospital emergency rooms and medical examiner facilities supply data to the program. DAWN identifies drugs currently in vogue, determines existing patterns and profiles of abuse/abuser in Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas, monitors systemwide abuse trends, detects new abuse entities and polydrug combinations, and provides data needed for rational control and scheduling of drugs being abused. It is the full-information source on the drug problem in America.
General Sources
* Drug Testing and the Law
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has these and other videos and publications on drug testing and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
Drug Surveillance Through Urinalysis (videotape). 1986 (NCJ 100130). VHS,
Beta, or 3/4-inch.
Drug Testing (Crime File videotape). 1986 (NCJ 104213). VHS, Beta, or 3//4-
inch.
Drug Testing (Crime File study guide). 1986, 4 pp. (NCJ 104556).
Drugs and Crime: Controlling Use and Reducing Risk Through Testing (RIA).
1986, 6 pp. (NCJ 102668).
Police Drug Testing. 1987, 109 pp. (NCJ 105191).
Testing to Detect Drug Abuse (TAP publication). 1986, 2 pp. (NCJ 104282).
General Sources
* Ethnic Tensions Resolution and Assistance
Community Relations Service (CRS)
U.S. Department of Justice
5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 300
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929
If your community is being torn apart by ethnic disputes or police-citizen conflicts, you may need help from this special service, set up by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Community Relations Service exists to resolve such disputes. The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. The CRS regularly provides conferences, training workshops, and publications to any and all communities in an attempt to forestall such disputes. However, when tensions do break out, the CRS will initiate whatever steps are necessary to begin making progress toward bringing about a resolution. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations.
General Sources
* Explosives and Firearms Tracing Guidebook
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
The free book, Firearms and Explosives Tracing Guidebook is designed to assist law enforcement officials in preparing trace requests and determining whether or not firearms or explosives can be traced. Additional materials relating to firearms and explosives identification are included as a reference guide.
General Sources
* FBI Academy and Careers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington Metropolitan Field Office
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-3000
Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy
Quantico, VA 22135 (703) 640-6131
If you're interested in making a career out of the FBI, here's your chance. Contact the Academy or the FBI directly to obtain information on agent, special agent, or nonagent and managerial positions.
General Sources
* Federal Law Enforcement Training
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Glynco, GA 31524 (912) 267-2100
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Office of Artesia and Marana Operation
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1300 West Richey St.
Artesia, NM 88210 (505) 748-8000
The Centers above are the Federal Government's principal resources for conducting interagency law enforcement training. There are 62 Federal organizations that participate in training at Glynco. Since many individual agencies conduct very specific advanced programs for their own employees, approximately 20 participating organizations have training offices at Glynco, GA, or at the facilities at Marana, AZ and Artesia, NM.
Basic training programs provide training to entry-level Federal uniformed officers in basic law enforcement skills, such as firearms, arrest techniques, principles of law, and driver training. Programs include Immigration and Naturalization Service's Detention Officer Training, U.S. Customs Service Inspector Training, Basic Law Enforcement for Land Management Agencies, Basic Law Enforcement for Indian Police, Border Patrol Training, and Park Police Training, among others. Examples of advanced training for experienced law enforcement officers include Officer Safety and Survival Training, Antiterrorism Management and Contingency Training, National Wildfire Investigation Training, White Collar Crime Training, and Marine Law Enforcement.
General Sources
* Firearms: State Laws and Published Ordinances
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
The free book, Firearms: State Laws and Published Ordinances, outlines the state and local laws and ordinances for firearms of all states, commonwealths, and possessions of the United States. A ready reference table for use with the publication lists key elements of state laws, such as purchaser waiting period, purchaser requirements, license/permit to purchase, license as dealer manufacturer, licensee record-keeping requirements, and local government limits, and where they can be located in the laws and ordinances. State attorneys are also listed if you have state-related questions or problems regarding firearms.
General Sources
* Forensics Computerized Database
Laboratory Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-4545
The Forensics Information System is computerized database used to identify all types of forensic evidence. It includes a Rifling Characteristics File which can identify the manufacturer and type of weapon that may have been used to fire a bullet. Other files can be used to identify tire tracks or shoe prints left at the scene of a crime.
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General Sources
* Funding for Criminal Justice Research
Office on Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave. NW
Room 900
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0652
Anyone interested in conducting advanced research in any Criminal Justice related fields can apply for funding from this office. Past projects to receive support from this office include studies investigating the impact of the latest technologies on conviction rates.
General Sources
* Guns and Criminals Videos and Publications
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has these and other videos and publications on weapons, crime, and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
The Armed Criminal in America (RIB). 1986, 5 pp. (NCJ 102827).
The Armed Criminal in America: A Survey of Incarcerated Felons. 1985, 52 pp.
Gun Control (Crime File study guide). 1985, 4 pp. (NCJ 100740).
General Sources
* Guns and Firearms Tracing Center
National Tracing Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
3361-F 75th Ave.
Landover, MD 20785 (800) 424-5057
The National Tracing Center provides firearms tracing services to duly authorized law enforcement agencies in the United States and those in many foreign countries. Tracing is the systematic tracking of firearms from manufacturer to purchaser (and/or possessor) for the purpose of aiding law enforcement in identifying suspects involved in criminal violations, establishing stolen status, and proving ownership.
24 Hour Number: (301) 436-8159
Out of Business Records: (800) 424-8201
Special Agent in Charge: (301) 436-8230
General Sources
* Habitual Juvenile Offenders
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5914
The Serious Habitual Juvenile Offenders Comprehensive Action Program is providing intensive training and technical assistance to 20 communities to help their juvenile justice systems more efficiently identify, adjudicate, supervise, and incarcerate serious habitual juvenile offenders. Contact this office for more information on this program and how its successes might be applied to other communities.
General Sources
* Heroin Situation Indicators
Office of Intelligence
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Department of Justice
1405 Eye St., NW, Room 1013
Washington, DC 20537 (202) 307-1000
A retail and wholesale heroin price/purity index is available based upon data from the analysis of drug evidence samples submitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration. In addition, reports are available on heroin-related emergency room admissions and deaths from 21 major metropolitan areas scattered throughout the country. These reports are published on a quarterly basis.
General Sources
* High Seas Law Enforcement
Navigation Safety and Waterway Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 3110
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2267
As the primary maritime law enforcement agency for the U.S., the Coast Guard enforces Federal laws, treaties, and international agreements to which the U.S. is a party. The Coast Guard may conduct investigations when violations are suspected, such as smuggling, drug trafficking, or polluting. Empowered to board and inspect vessels routinely as well, the Guard also conducts :"suspicionless" boardings to prevent violations. To report suspicious or questionable activity on boats, or to complain about an improperly conducted boarding, call the Boating Safety Hotline, (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in DC, or contact your local Coast Guard commander. The office listed above can provide you with information about the Coast Guard's law enforcement role and the National Narcotics Border Interdiction System, which coordinates multi-agency and international operations with other countries to suppress narcotics trafficking.
General Sources
* Hypnosis: Forensic Tool
National Victims Resource Center
Box 6000-AIQ (800) 627-6872
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5525 in DC area
Contact this Center for the free publication, Forensic Use of Hypnosis, which details how evidence revealed through hypnosis is used in court cases.
General Sources
* Identifying Victims of Catastrophic Accidents
FBI Disaster Squad
Laboratory Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 11255
Washington, DC 20537 (202) 324-4410
The Disaster Squad is expert at identifying victims of catastrophic accidents. Government agencies rely upon them whenever victim identification is a problem. For local law enforcement, private investigators, transportation companies, or even families of the missing, the Disaster Squad can make a thorough analysis through fingerprints, dental records, and other physical evidence, and lay the mystery to rest. Contact this office for more information on the Squads services.
General Sources
* Inmate Locator Line
Public Information
Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Justice
320 1st St., NW, Room 640
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 307-3198
A special phone service hotline is available for people trying to locate family members or loved ones believed to be incarcerated in local, state, or federal correctional institutions. Call the Inmate Locater Line: (202) 724-3126 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST.
General Sources
* Inside the FBI
Office of Public Affairs and Congressional Services
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., Room 7116
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-5352
If you have a group planning on visiting Washington, DC, and would like to make the FBI Headquarters a part of that trip, contact the Office of Public Affairs. Guided tours are offered Mondays through Fridays (except holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary for groups numbering fifteen or less.
General Sources
* Jail Overcrowding
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has videos and publications on prison and jail overcrowding. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
General Sources
* Juvenile Delinquency Risk Factors
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Research and Program Development Division
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-5929
This research division assesses a wide range of risk factors faced by children between the ages of six and 17. Researchers are looking beyond established delinquency correlates--such as age, race, and sex--to investigate more practical factors, such as personality characteristics, drug use, family relationships, school experience, the community environment, peer/gang associations, and juvenile justice sanctions. Contact this division for more information on this research.
General Sources
* Juvenile Drug Abuse Risk Factors
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Research and Program Development Division
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 724-7560
This division has researched drug use among juveniles to develop information on high-risk factors for drug use among youth, and on the effectiveness of interventions for preventing or controlling illegal drug use. These studies include recommendations for promising prevention and rehabilitation strategies. Contact this division for more information.
General Sources
* Law Enforcement Officers: Deaths and Assaults
Uniform Crime Reporting Section
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
9th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2614
The publication, Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted, is available from the FBI Crime Reporting Section in three yearly forms: the six-month report, preliminary annual, and annual. Write to the above address for a free copy.
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General Sources
* Law Enforcement Training for State and Local Officers
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Glynco, GA 31524 (912) 267-2100
FLETC's Office of State and Local Law Enforcement conducts over 25 specialized programs both at Glynco and at various sites around the country. Some of these programs include: Child Abuse and Exploitation Investigative Techniques, Managing Juvenile Operations, Schools Are For Effective Police Operations Leading to Improved Children and Youth Services, Cargo Theft Investigations, Fraud and Financial Investigations, Hazardous Waste Investigations, Prison/Jail Crisis Response Training, Criminal Investigations in an Automated Environment, Fugitive Investigations Training, Advanced Arson for Profit Investigations, and Narcotics Officer Training.
General Sources
* Lie Detector Tests: Reliability
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (800) 851-3420
To investigate the validity of polygraph examinations in criminal investigations, an NIJ study compared the accuracy of human examiners to that of a computer program in assessing the truth of answers to specific questions. The computer program was found to be just as reliable as that of the human examiners. Contact this Institute for more information on this study and the use of polygraphs in criminal justice.
General Sources
* Maximum Speed Limit Enforcement
Police Traffic Services Division
Office of Enforcement and Emergency Services
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6124
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5440
The National Maximum Speed Limit is 65 miles per hour on certain interstate highways. This office processes annual certifications of maximum speed limit enforcement programs throughout the U.S. and assists states in developing and improving enforcement efforts.
General Sources
* Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Publications Department
2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 550
Arlington, VA 22201-3052 (703) 235-3900
This Center serves as a clearinghouse of information on missing or exploited children; provides technical assistance to citizens and law-enforcement agencies; offers training programs to law-enforcement and social service professionals; distributes photos and descriptions of missing children nationwide; coordinates child protection efforts with the private sector; networks with nonprofit organizations and state clearinghouses; and provides information on effective state legislation to ensure the protection of children. The following publications are available free of charge:
Books:
Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis
Child Sex Rings: A Behavioral Analysis
Children Traumatized in Sex Rings
Interviewing Child Victims of Sexual Exploitation
Nonprofit Service Provider's Handbook
Parental Kidnapping
Selected State Legislation
Youth at Risk
Brochures:
Child Protection
Child Protection Priorities
For Camp Counselors
Just in Case...You are Considering Daycare
Just in Case...You Are Considering Family Separation
Just in Case...You Are Dealing with Grief Following the Loss of a Child
Just in Case...You Are Using the Federal Parent Locator Service
Just in Case...You Need a Babysitter
Just in Case...Your Child Is a Runaway
Just in Case...Your Child is Testifying in Court
Just in Case...Your Child is the Victim of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation
Just in Case...Your Child Is Missing
General Sources
* National Emergencies
FEMA
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-2500
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is part of our government which deals with planning for and/or coordinating relief in various national emergencies. FEMA plans for nuclear attacks, security emergencies, disaster recovery aid, and helps to coordinate food, shelter, and financial aid in the event of any natural or manmade disasters. There are ten regional offices across the country. They are:
Region I - 442 J.W. McCormack, POCH, Boston, MA 02109; (617) 223-9540
Region II - 26 Federal Plaza, N.Y.C., NY 10278; (212) 264-8980
Region III - 105 S. 7th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 597-9416
Region IV - 1371 Peachtree St. N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30309;
(404) 347-2400
Region V - 175 W. Jackson Blvd., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604; (312) 431-5501
Region VI - Federal Regional Center, Room 206, Denton, TX 76201;
(807) 898-9104
Region VII - 911 Walnut St., Room 300, Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 374-5912
Region VIII - Federal Regional Center, Building 710, Box 25267, Denver, CO
80225-0267; (303) 235-4811
Region IX - Building 105, Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 923-7100
Region X - Federal Region Center, 130 228th St., S.W., Bothell, WA 98021-9796
(206) 487-4604
General Sources
* Neighborhood Crime Comparison Information
Uniform Crime Reporting Section
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
9th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, GRB
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2614
If you'd like to know how safe your prospective new neighborhood is, contact the Uniform Crime Reporting Section. This annual report, Crime In the United States contains an exact reading of the crime rates of any city in America (down to the types of crimes committed most frequently in which neighborhoods). Also, local police departments of most major cities have neighborhood crime reports available and will actually rate the safety factor of your new address for you.
General Sources
* Neighborhood Safety Videos and Publications
National Institute of Justice
NCJRS, Box 6000
Dept. AID (800) 851-3420
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500 in DC
NIJ has these and other publications and videos on crime prevention and the law. Many of the documents are free of charge, while others are available for a modest fee. When ordering or inquiring about an NIJ publication, refer to its NCJ number.
Crime Stoppers: A National Evaluation (RIB). 1986, 5 pp. (NCJ 102292).
The Growing Role of Private Security (RIB). 1984, 5 pp. (NCJ 94703).
Guardian Angels: An Assessment of Citizen Response to Crime: Executive
Summary. 1986, 31 pp. (NCJ 1009111).
Improving the Use and Effectiveness of Neighborhood Watch Programs (RIA).
Taking a Bite Out of Crime: The Impact of a Mass Media Crime Prevention
Campaign. 1984, 78 pp. (NCJ 93350).
General Sources
* Neighborhood Watch Programs
National Crime Prevention Council
17 K St. N.W.
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 466-NCPC
If you're interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your town, or want to know how you can make yours better, contact the Neighborhood Watch Specialists at the National Institute of Justice. They will be glad to help you make your neighborhood a safer place.
General Sources
* New Federal Laws
Office of the Federal Register
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 8401
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 523-5230
This office receives all the laws enacted by Congress for publication in the Federal Register and can provide information regarding these laws. They also publish United States at Large, a compilation of laws enacted during a particular year.
General Sources
* Odometer Tampering
Odometer Fraud Staff
Office of Chief Counsel
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5219
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9511
Federal law requires that the seller of a car sign a disclosure statement that the mileage on the odometer is accurate and has not been rolled back. NHTSA enforces the odometer law via inspections and criminal charges. Information on odometer tampering is also available from the Auto Safety Hotline: (800) 424-9393.
General Sources
* Police-Citizen Conflict Resolution
Community Relations Service (CRS)
U.S. Department of Justice
5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 300
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929
The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations.
General Sources
* Police Use of Deadly Force
Community Relations Service
5550 Friendship Blvd., Room 330
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929
There has been a steady increase in cases of community disruption due to minority groups' belief that the police have used deadly force--or a severe degree of non-lethal force-- when it was unwarranted. Two booklets, Police Use of Deadly Force, and Principles of Good Policing, provides information that will be useful to citizens and police looking for constructive alternatives to continued hostility and suspicion.
General Sources
* Prisons and Correctional Institutions Clearinghouse
National Institute of Corrections Information Center
Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Justice
1860 Industrial Circle, Suite A
Long Mont, CO 80501 (303) 682-0213
This center is the complete source of information on correctional institutions. They have the data to answer any and all questions. Public policy makers who are considering the economics and potential benefits of a proposed new prison would be wise to get in touch with the NIC, as would construction companies thinking of making a bid on a new site. Politicians, correctional officials, reporters, or even inmates who want to investigate possible reforms should contact this office.
General Sources
* Prisons: History, Statistics
Public Affairs
Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Justice
320 1st St., NW, Room 640
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 307-3198
The Bureau of Prisons has many publications available to the public. They release an annual State of the Bureau report, as well as publications describing new and existing facilities, a history of the development of the federal bureau, and an annual statistical report of the Nation's correctional facilities.
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General Sources
* Protection of the President
Personnel Division
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-5800
Protection is the key mission of the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service. They are responsible for the White House Complex; the Main Treasury Building and Annex and other Presidential offices; the President and immediate family; the official residence of the Vice President and his immediate family; and foreign diplomatic missions as prescribed by statute.
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General Sources
* Racial Disputes Resolution
Community Relations Service (CRS)
U.S. Department of Justice
5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 300
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 492-5929
If your community is being torn apart by ethnic disputes or police-citizen conflicts, you may need help from this special service, set up by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Community Relations Service exists to resolve such disputes. The agency provides direct conciliation and mediation assistance to communities to facilitate the peaceful, voluntary resolution of racial and ethnic disputes or conflicts, and the peaceful co-existence of police and citizens' groups in the rapidly changing neighborhoods of today's cities. The CRS regularly provides conferences, training workshops, and publications to any and all communities in an attempt to forestall such disputes. However, when tensions do break out, the CRS will initiate whatever steps are necessary to begin making progress toward bringing about a resolution. They normally begin with extensive informal discussions with public or police officials and local community leaders, but if the agency and the parties determine that formal negotiations offer the best hope for a settlement, the agency arranges and mediates the negotiations.
General Sources
* Recidivism Statistics
Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20531 (202) 307-0765
The National Recidivism Data Base links Bureau of Justice Statistics corrections data with State and FBI criminal history information to derive representative samples of individuals released from State prisons, follow these samples for several years, and produce estimates on the incidence, prevalence, and seriousness of later arrests and dispositions. For information on available statistics on prison recidivism, contact this office.
General Sources
* RX Drug and Controlled Substances Registration
Registration Section
Office of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Department of Justice
666 11th St., NW, Room 920
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 307-1000
Information is available about registration under the Controlled Substances Act. Every person who manufactures, distributes, or dispenses any controlled substance, or who proposes to engage in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance, must register annually with the Registration Branch of the DEA. The names of all registrants are available to the public. A schedule of all controlled substances is also available. In addition, the DEA will investigate any registrant to ensure that they are accountable for the controlled substances handled if presented with requests or evidence which would seem to warrant such investigation.
General Sources
* Secret Service Special Agents
Personnel Division
U.S. Secret Service
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20223 (202) 435-5800
Special agents for the Secret Service are charged with two missions: protection and investigation. In addition to those protected by the Uniformed Division, the Special Agents guard former Presidents and their spouses, children of former Presidents, visiting heads of foreign states and governments and their spouses, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. Counterfeiting, forgery, and fraud investigations are also performed by Special Agents. Candidates interested in applying may contact local Secret Service field offices.
General Sources
* Settlement of Claims Against the Government
Claims Group General Government Division
General Accounting Office
441 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20548 (202) 275-3102
In addition to helping settle claims of one government agency against another, this GAO office also settles claims by and against the United States. Claims may involve individuals, businesses, or foreign, state, and municipal governments. Claims are settled by GAO when the departments and agencies have not been given specific authority to handle their own claims and when they involve 1) doubtful questions of law or fact; 2) appeals of agency actions; 3) certain debts which agencies are unable to collect; and 4) waivers of certain erroneous payments for pay. Contact GAO for more information.
General Sources
* Stolen Pharmaceuticals and Other Drug Theft Office of
Intelligence
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Department of Justice
1405 Eye St., NW, Room 1013
Washington, DC 20537 (202) 307-1000
All legal drug handlers registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration are required to report thefts or losses on controlled substances. Stolen supplies from legitimate drug handlers comprise a substantial portion of the illicit drug distribution network. The DEA has a fully updated list of all reports of drug theft. For information contact the Office of Intelligence at the above address or phone number.
General Sources
* Supreme Court Library
Supreme Court of the United States Library
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543 (202) 479-3175
A complete working collection of American, English, and Canadian statues, records and briefs dating back to 1832 are contained in this library. Historical and constitutional documents along with the federal tax laws and legislative histories of selected federal acts are also available here. The library is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4:15 PM, to use the records and briefs department.
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General Sources
* U.S. Park Police
National Capital Region
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1100 Ohio Dr., SW
Washington, DC 20242 (202) 208-4747
The U.S. Park Police have the same authority and powers as the Washington, DC metropolitan police. They also act as hosts to park visitors.
General Sources
* Victimization Statistics
National Victims Resource Center
Box 6000-AIQ (800) 627-6872
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5525 in DC
This Center can provide you with nationwide statistics on the victims of crime.
General Sources
* Violent Criminal Behavior
National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 251-5500
NIJ research has examined the relation between early child abuse, neglect, and subsequent violent criminal behavior. Criminal records of substantiated cases of individuals abused as children were compared with criminal records of a matched group of non-abused individuals. The results to date suggest that those who were abused as children did commit more violent offenses as adults than those not abused as children. Contact this office for more information on this topic.
General Sources
* Whistleblower Hotlines and
Government Inspector Generals
Many federal departments and agencies have hotlines, some toll-free numbers, into the office of the Inspector General. The responsibility of the IG is chiefly an in-house auditor looking for fraud, mismanagement, and government waste. These whistleblower hotlines exist to encourage federal employees, state employees, contractors, and citizens to report any allegations.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Inspector General
P.O. Box 23399 (800) 424-9121
Washington, DC 20026 (202) 727-2540
U.S. Department of the Army
The Pentagon (800) 572-9000
Washington, DC 20310 (703) 545-6700
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7898-C (800) 424-5197
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-2495
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Hotline
The Pentagon (800) 424-9098
Washington, DC 20301-1900 (703) 545-6700
U.S. Department of Education
Inspector General Hotline
P.O. Box 23458 (800) 647-8733
Washington, DC 20026 (202) 205-5770
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Room 5DO39, Forrestal Building
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-5000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
OIG Hotline
P.O. Box 17303 (800) 368-5779
Baltimore, MD 21203-7303 (202) 619-0257
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th St., SW, Room 8254
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1422
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW, Room 5359 (800) 424-5081
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3424
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Professional Responsibility
10th and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4304 (800) 869-4999
15th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 2412 (800) 826-0407
Washington, DC 20220 (202) 622-1090
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1425 K St., NW
McPherson Building, Room 1100
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-5394
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW
Room 307 NE Mall (800) 424-4000
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-4977
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Inspections Division
Washington, DC 20535 (202) 324-2901
General Accounting Office
441 G St., NW (202) 272-5557
Washington, DC 20548 (800) 424-5454
General Services Administration
18th and F Sts., NW, Room 5340 (800) 424-5210
Washington, DC 20405 (202) 501-0450
Merit Systems Protection Board
Office of the Special Counsel
1120 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1100 (800) 872-9855
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 653-9125
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inspector General
P.O. Box 23089
L'Enfant Station (800) 424-9183
Washington, DC 20026 (202) 755-3402
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., NW, Room 6831
Washington, DC 20415 (202) 606-1200
Railroad Retirement Board
Office of Inspector General
Office of Investigation
844 N. Rush St., Room 450 (800) 772-4258
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-4336
Small Business Administration
1441 L St., NW, Room 203
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 653-7557
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 West Summit Hill Drive (800) 323-3835
Knoxville, TN 37902 (615) 632-3550
U.S. Agency for International Development
21st and Virginia Ave.
Room 5644, New State Building
Washington, DC 20523 (202) 647-7844
U.S. Information Agency
Donohoe Building, Room 1100
400 6th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547 (202) 401-7931
General Sources
* World's Largest Law Library
Law Library
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5000
As the world's largest and most comprehensive library of foreign, international, and comparative law, the Law Library provides information for all known legal systems including common law, civil law, Roman law, canon law, Chinese law, Jewish and Islamic law, and ancient and medieval law. Specialists with knowledge of more than fifty languages provide reference and research service in all known legal systems. U.S. legislative documents housed here include the Congressional Record (and its predecessors), the serial set, a nearly complete set of bills and resolutions, current documents, committee prints, reports, hearings, etc. plus a complete set of U.S. Supreme Court records and briefs and collections of U.S. Court of Appeals records and briefs. It is open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-9:30 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM-5 PM, and Sunday 1-5 PM. The law library has five major divisions:
American-British Law: United States, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, certain other countries of the British Commonwealth and their dependent territories, and Eire: (202) 707-5077.
European Law: Nations of Europe and their possessions, except Spain and Portugal: (202) 707-5088.
Hispanic Law: Spain and Portugal, Latin America, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Spanish- and Portuguese-language states of Africa: (202) 707-5070.
Far Eastern Law: Nations of East and Southeast Asia including China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and former British and French possessions in the area: (202) 707-5085.
Near Eastern and African Law: Middle Eastern countries, including the Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan, and all African countries, except Spanish- and Portuguese-language states and possessions: (202) 707-5073.
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Courts and Legal Help
* Administration of U.S. Courts
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-3000
This Office is responsible for supervision of administrative matters in all courts except the Supreme Court, supervising accounts and practices of the Federal probation offices, certain administrative matters within the Bankruptcy court, and exercises general supervision over administrative matters in offices of the United States magistrates. Information may be obtained from the following offices:
Bankruptcy Division: (202) 273-1900
Court Administration Division: (202) 273-1530
Defender Services Division: (202) 273-1670
General Counsel: (202) 273-1100
Magistrates Division: (202) 273-1830
Personnel Division: (202) 273-2777
Probation Division: (202) 273-1600
Human Resources (202) 273-1200
Courts and Legal Help
* Arbitrators and Mediators
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5300
Through its regional offices and suboffices, FMCS assists federal agencies, private sector employers, and labor organizations in resolving labor-management disputes. When there is no local or state resource available, the parties involved may contact the regional FMCS office to be assigned a qualified mediator or arbitrator, on call 24 hours a day. Upon request, mediators will assist the parties in resolving disputes, and arbitrators will make a final decision. Technical assistance includes training for one or both parties in developing constructive methods of dispute resolution, help in forming committees, and collective bargaining workshops. Contact your local FMCS office for any of these services.
Courts and Legal Help
* Bankruptcy Clearinghouse
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Bankruptcy Division
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-1900
Since the Administrative Office has general supervision for the bankruptcy courts, information on bankruptcy forms, fees, and explanations of the Bankruptcy Act is available.
Courts and Legal Help
* Bench Book for District Court Judges
Information Service Division
Federal Judicial Center
1 Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
The Bench Book for United States District Court Judges is available to judicial personnel only. This book contains statutes, suggestions, recommendations, and reference materials for judicial proceedings. The book is prepared by the Judicial Center from the guidance of experienced district judges.
Courts and Legal Help
* Civil and Criminal District Court Procedures
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District Courts, With Forms. Contains the Rules of Civil Procedure for United States District Courts as promulgated and amended by the Supreme Court to October 1, 1977. $3.75
Federal Rules of Evidence. Sets forth Rules of Evidence for use in proceedings in the courts of the United States and before United States magistrates. $1.75
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Contains the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure as promulgates and amended by the United States Supreme Court to October 1, 1979, along with the forms adopted by the Court. $2
A publications catalog is available free upon request.
Courts and Legal Help
* Constitution and Supreme Court Decisions
Supreme Court of the United States
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543 (202) 252-3000
The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation includes the text of the Constitution, along with its amendments prefacing annotations of the Supreme Court decisions that are relevant to the way the Constitution is interpreted. The cost is $70 and is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
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Courts and Legal Help
* Disabled and Handicapped Persons: Legal Aid
National Association of Protection and Advocacy System
220 Eye Street, NW Suite 150
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 408-9514
Every state and the territories provide legal assistance for the handicapped and developmentally disabled. This national organization also coordinates state agencies for the mentally ill and client assistance program. NAPAS publishes a newsletter titled Annual Report. The following is a list of the state protection and advocacy agencies for those with developmental disabilities.
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (205) 348-4928
Alaska Advocacy Services (800) 478-1234
(907) 344-1002
American Samoa Client Assistance P&A Program (684) 633-2441
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (602) 274-6287
Arkansas Advocacy Services (501) 324-9215
(800) 482-1174
California Protection and Advocacy Inc. (800) 776-5746
(916) 488-9950
(818) 546-1631
(510) 839-0811
Colorado Legal Center (303) 722-0300
Connecticut Office of P&A (800) 842-7303
(203) 297-4300
(203) 566-2101
Delaware Disabilities Law Program (302) 856-0038
(302) 764-2400
District of Columbia Information, Protection, and Advocacy (202) 727-0977
(202) 966-8081
Florida Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities (904) 488-9071
(800) 342-0823
Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. (800) 282-4538
(404) 885-1234
Guam Advocacy Office (671) 646-9026
Hawaii Protection and Advocacy Agency (808) 949-2922
Idaho's Coalition of Advocates for the Disabled (208) 336-5353
Illinois Protection and Advocacy Inc. (312) 341-0022
(217) 782-5374
Indiana Advocacy Services (800) 622-4845
(317) 232-1150
Iowa Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. (515) 278-2502
Kansas Advocacy and Protection Services (800) 432-8276
(913) 776-1541
Kentucky Office for Public Advocacy Division (800) 372-2988
(502) 564-2967
Louisiana Advocacy Center for the Elderly and Disabled (800) 662-7705
(504) 5522-2337
Maine Advocacy Services (800) 452-1948
(207) 377-6202
Maryland Disability Law Center (800) 233-7201
(410) 333-7251
Massachusetts Disability Law Center (617) 723-8455
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service (517) 487-1755
Minnesota Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis (612) 332-1441
Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System (601) 981-8207
Missouri Protection and Advocacy System (800) 392-8667
(314) 893-3333
Montana Advocacy Program (800) 245-4743
(406) 444-3889
Nebraska Advocacy Services (402) 474-3183
Nevada Office of Protection and Advocacy (800) 992-5715
(702) 575-5912
New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center (603) 228-0432
New Jersey Office of Advocacy (800) 792-8600
(609) 292-9742
New Mexico Protection and Advocacy System (800) 432-4682
(505) 256-3100
New York Commission on Quality of Care for the
Mentally Disabled (518) 473-7378
North Carolina Governor's Advocacy Council for Persons
with Disabilities (919) 733-9250
North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project (800) 474-2670
(701) 224-2972
Northern Mariana Islands Catholic Social Services (670) 234-6981
Ohio Legal Rights Service (800) 282-9181
(614) 466-7264
Oklahoma Protection and Advocacy Agency (918) 664-5883
Oregon Advocacy Center (503) 243-2081
Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy (800) 692-7443
(412) 363-7223
(215) 557-7112
Puerto Rico Governor's Office Ombudsman for the Disabled (809) 766-2333
Rhode Island Protection and Advocacy System (401) 831-3150
South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System (800) 922-5225
(803) 782-0639
South Dakota Advocacy Project, Inc. (800) 658-4782
(605) 224-8294
Tennessee E.A.C.H. Inc. (800) 342-1660
(615) 298-1080
Texas Advocacy, Inc. (800) 252-9108
(512) 454-4816
Utah Legal Center for the Handicapped (800) 662-9080
(801) 363-1347
Vermont Developmental Disability Law Project (802) 863-2881
Virginia Department for Rights of the Disabled (800) 552-3962
(804) 225-2042
Virgin Islands Committee on Advocacy for the
Developmentally Disabled (809) 772-1200
Washington Protection and Advocacy System (206) 324-1521
West Virginia Advocates (800) 950-5250
(304) 346-0847
Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy (608) 267-0214
Wyoming Protection and Advocacy System (800) 624-7648
(307) 638-7668
Courts and Legal Help
* Disaster Victims Legal Services
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
P.O. Box 70274
Washington, DC 20024 (202) 646-2500
The Manual for Disaster Legal Services has been prepared by FEMA and the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the American Bar Association. Its purpose is to orient new and potential volunteers to the FEMA-YLD Program for offering legal services to victims following major disasters. In order to facilitate this orientation, the Manual emphasizes schematic diagram, paraphrases statutes and regulations, and simplifies many issues relating to the program.
Courts and Legal Help
* Federal Courts Office Procedure
Judicial Center
1 Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
Office procedures relating to organization and process of the federal courts is defined in a free handbook available only to certain judicial personnel from this office.
Courts and Legal Help
* Federal Courts Report
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
811 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20544 (202) 273-3000
The business of all the federal courts (except the United States Court of Military Appeals and United States Tax Courts) is included in the Reports of the Proceedings of the Judicial Conference of the United States, 1991. It is available for $13 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Courts and Legal Help
* Federal Judicial Resource Center
Federal Judicial Center
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
The subjects in this service cover civil and criminal procedure, constitutional law and probabilities, and court management. Material on all areas of the federal judicial administration can be obtained by writing the Federal Judicial Center.
Courts and Legal Help
* Federal Magistrates
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Magistrates Division
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-1830
Information and statistics on the offices of the United States magistrates is provided annually to Congress and can be obtained by contacting this Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Magistrates Division.
Courts and Legal Help
* Federal Public Defenders
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-3000
Under the Criminal Justice Act, the Federal Public Defenders and Federal Community Defender Organizations by the Districts Courts is made available to the public. Annual Reports are provided by Defender organizations listing their activities.
Courts and Legal Help
* Foreigners Visiting Judicial Branch
Federal Judicial Center
Information Services Division
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
Arrangements for official visitors from abroad, along with conducting briefings and assembling materials are conducted in this division.
Courts and Legal Help
* Judicial Branch Answer Desk
Federal Judicial Center
Dolly Madison House
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
Call this center to determine how this branch of government can help you or can refer you to the appropriate office, agency, or court.
Courts and Legal Help
* Judicial Conference Update
Federal Judicial Center
Center Information Services Office
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
The Third Branch is a monthly bulletin that reports to the federal judicial community and other parties on the endeavors of the Judicial Conference. The Third Branch also provides a monthly update of changes in federal judicial personnel.
Courts and Legal Help
* Judicial Education and Training
Federal Judicial Center
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
This Center provides continuing education for federal judicial personnel. It also conducts research, development, and training for the judicial system.
Courts and Legal Help
* Judicial Research Reports
Federal Judicial Center
1 Columbus Circle N.E.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-4153
Research reports, staff papers, manuals, handbooks, and catalogs are publications that are available containing the results of research and analysis done for or by the Center. A publications catalog and other information can be obtained from the Federal Judicial Center.
Courts and Legal Help
* Law School Free Legal Clinics
Office of Public Affairs
Legal Services Corporation
750 1st St. N.E., 11th floor
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-8896
The Law School Clinic Program is an additional source of legal assistance for the poor. A significant achievement of these clinics is their ability to educate students in substantive and procedural law, while providing a service to clients in their local communities.
Courts and Legal Help
* Legal Aid and Services Clearinghouse
National Clearinghouse on Legal Services
407 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 939-3830
As a grantee of the Legal Services Corporation, this clearinghouse conducts research on computerized databases for LSC funded organizations. They maintain a brief bank and publish two newsletters each month with information on legal briefs. Copies of the briefs are free to LSC organizations, and for a slight fee to the public. Each month they publish Clearinghouse Review, which contains relevant articles and briefs (free to LSC organizations, a yearly fee to all others). The clearinghouse also has manuals on public law.
Courts and Legal Help
* Legal Services and Problems
Office of Public Affairs
Legal Services Corporation
750 1st St. NE, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-8896
If you are in need of legal services, the Office of Public Affairs can direct you to the LSC field office that serves your area. If you feel that you are eligible for services but are denied by the field office, LSC's Public Affairs Office will help you have your complaints investigated.
Courts and Legal Help
* Legal Services Corporation Grantees and Contracts
Office of Field Services
Legal Services Corporation
750 1st St. NE, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-8800
A Fact Book, published yearly by LSC for $30, contains information regarding LSC funding data, program expenditures, and program characteristics, as well as information on national support centers and program services to clients. The Corporation's objective in compiling and issuing this Fact Book is to provide a complete and objective profile of legal services programs, which can serve as a reliable reference tool for policy decision-making and further quantitative analysis. A directory of the Legal Services Corporation's contract and grantee agencies is available for $8.
Courts and Legal Help
* Legal Services Corporation Opinions
General Counsel's Office
Legal Services Corporation
750 1st St. NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-8800
This office contains the final opinions, briefs, and orders for all cases adjudicated by Legal Services Corporation. All of these documents can be examined during business hours.
Courts and Legal Help
* Legal Services Corporation Newsletter
Legal Services Corporation
750 1st St. NE.
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-8800
Legal Services Board is a quarterly publication which contains information on LSC regulations and activities, as well as articles by Board members. Information is also included on LSC funded organizations.
Courts and Legal Help
* Legal Services National Support Centers
Office of Public Affairs
Legal Services Corporation
750 1st St. NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336-8896
The Corporation currently funds sixteen National Support Centers that specialize in various aspects of "poverty law" or in the problems of particular classes of individuals, such as migrants or the elderly. The centers produce publications and provide information relating to their respective areas. In addition they lobby Congress and federal agencies and monitor legislation and regulations of interest to their purported constituencies. The Support Centers, however, provide little or no actual representation of poor clients. Contact this office for more information regarding the individual Support Centers and their areas of interest.
Courts and Legal Help
* Mediation Board Publications
Office of Executive Secretary
National Mediation Board
1301 K St., NW,
Washington, DC 20572 (202) 523-5920
There are three annual subscription mailing lists available from the Board. Costs may be reduced or waived when it is in the public interest to do so.
Subscription List #1, $175: Annual Reports of the NMB; Certifications and Dismissals; Determination of Craft or Class; Findings Upon Investigation; Emergency Board Reports.
Subscription List #2, $ 50: Annual Reports of the NMB; Emergency Board Reports; Determination of Craft or Class.
Subscription List #3, $~35: The Representation Manual and Amendments.
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Courts and Legal Help
* Mediation Cases
Legal Services Office
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
2100 K St., NW, Room 712
Washington, DC 20427 (202) 653-5305
This office represents FMCS in legal cases. In unusually complex and technical mediation efforts, Legal Services staff participate as part of the mediation team. Contact this office for more information on labor-management conciliation cases.
Courts and Legal Help
* Mediation National Board Freedom of Information
National Mediation Board
1301 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20572 (202) 523-5996
This office handles Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the National Mediation Board.
Courts and Legal Help
* Native Americans with Disabilities Legal Aid
Native American DNA-People's Legal Services
P.O. Box 306
Window Rock, AZ 86515 (602) 871-4151
This advocacy group provides legal help to Indians with handicaps and developmental disabilities.
Courts and Legal Help
* Probation Practices
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Probation Division
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-1600
The quarterly journal, Federal Probation, contains correctional philosophy and practices. The Administrative Office supervises the accounts and practices of the federal probation offices. Contact this office to obtain a copy.
Courts and Legal Help
* Public Defenders of U.S. Courts
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle NW
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 273-3000
Under the Criminal Justice Act, the Federal Public Defenders and Federal Community Defender Organizations by the Districts Courts is made available to the public. Annual Reports are provided by Defender organizations listing their activities.
Courts and Legal Help
* State Justice Free Newsletter
State Justice Institute News
120 South Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-6100
This free quarterly newsletter, State Justice Institute News, provides information about SJI grant programs, upcoming conferences, and the grant application process.
Courts and Legal Help
* State Justice Grant Categories
State Justice Institute
120 South Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-6100
The Institute provides grants, contracts and cooperative agreements to State courts and organizations that can help improve the judicial administration of the State courts. To accomplish this goal, the Institute funds education projects in five categories: 1) Programs of proven merit which support established, exemplary, direct training to State trial and appellate court judges and other court personnel; 2) State initiatives which support state-based training projects developed or endorsed by the State courts for the benefit of judges and other court personnel in a particular state. This would include pre-bench orientation, development of bench books and model plans for career-long education for the judiciary; 3) National and regional training programs which fund projects addressing SJI Special Interest categories, which include seminars on topics that transcend state lines, regional training programs sponsored by national organizations, or specialized training programs for trial court judges; 4) Technical assistance which provides coordination, support services, information distribution, and other activities necessary for the development of effective education programs for judges, such as the development of educational curriculum or distribution of information about continuing judicial education programs; 5) Conferences which fund regional or national conferences that address topics of major concern to state judiciary.
Courts and Legal Help
* Supreme Court Document Copies
Library, Supreme Court of the United States
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543 (202) 479-3175
Supreme Court documents may be copied at the Library, Supreme Court of the United States, or by mail at the cost of $.10 per page by contacting the Photoduplication Service, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540; (202) 479-3011.
Courts and Legal Help
* Supreme Court Information
Supreme Court
Clerk's Office
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543 (202) 479-3011
The status of pending cases, docket sheet information, and admissions to the Supreme Court bar can be obtained from the Clerk's Office. This office also distributes court opinions.
Courts and Legal Help
* Supreme Court Publications
Supreme Court of the United States
Information
Supreme Court Building
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543 (202) 479-3000
Individual Slip Opinions include all of the Supreme Court's opinions as announced from the bench. They are issued periodically and cost $140 a term of Court. Preliminary Prints (advance parts) are official United States Reports containing all the opinions with syllabi, indices, tables of cases, and other editorial additions. They are issued periodically and cost $56 a term of Court.
* Supreme Court Records
Supreme Court
Clerk's Office
1 1st St., NE
Washington, DC 20543 (202) 479-3011
Supreme Court records are housed in over 20 regional depositories.
Contact this office for a list of their locations.
Courts and Legal Help
* Tax Court Decisions
United States Tax Court
400 2nd St., NW
Washington, DC 20217 (202) 376-2754
United States Tax Court Reports contain a consolidation of the tax decisions for a month. The yearly subscription cost is $26 and is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
Courts and Legal Help
* Tribal Courts for Native Americans
Office of Tribal Services
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
This office serves as a cross between the Health and Human Services, Labor, Justice, and Housing and Urban Development Departments for the Indian population. The needy are paid welfare subsidies and provided job training. This office also operates 19 special federal courts and funds 127 tribal courts, along with administering the police force for Indian reservations, and a rehabilitation program for Indian homes.
Courts and Legal Help
Immigration and Naturalization
* "Ask Immigration" Center
Central Office
Immigration and Naturalization Service
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 514-4316
The "Ask Immigration" telephone service system provides pre-recorded information on a wide range of immigration- and citizenship-related topics. This Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are calling from a location outside the local calling area of the INS office, you will be charged long distance telephone costs. Immigration Information Officers are available to provide personal assistance at the local INS offices listed below during different times of the day. To find out the exact times such assistance is available and the regular business hours for each office, listen carefully to the initial answer message when you call the office in your area and follow the instructions provided. If all you need is an INS form and want it mailed to your address, the initial message will tell you which number on your telephone to press. Leave your name, address, INS form(s) needed, and/or information materials you require. For the Immigration Service to respond promptly to your request, be sure to state your name clearly, spelling it if necessary, and provide your current, complete address. After calling the appropriate state INS office (refer to separate listing of INS state offices), enter one of the number codes below which corresponds to the information about immigration and naturalization that you need.
Information About INS, Special Policies and How to Report Illegal Aliens:
101 the Immigration and Naturalization Service
102 how to report aliens illegally in the U.S. and companies that hire them
103 PRC Nationals
104 the INS Outreach Program
105 where to mail applications
106 reporting your change of address to INS
107 how to obtain copies of documents
108 immigrant visa availability list
109 filing Appeals and Motions
Information About Legalization and Employer Sanctions:
201 who is eligible for legalization
202 employer sanctions
203 family fairness program for legalized aliens
204 anti-discrimination protection under immigration law
205 how to apply for permanent resident status if you resided in the U.S. since
January 1972
206 special agricultural worker program
207 systematic alien verification for entitlements program
Information About Immigrant Visas, Adoptions, Asylum and Permanent Residency:
301 filing petition to sponsor an immediate relative
302 filing petitions to sponsor prospective immigrant employees
303 how an alien in the U.S. may request to change their status to become a
permanent resident
304 when a U.S. citizen marries a foreign national outside the U.S.A.
305 how to file a joint petition for a spouse to remove conditional basis of
permanent resident status
306 immigration benefits for adoption before 16th birthday
307 orphan petitions
308 application for asylum in the U.S.A.
309 permanent residence for recipients of approved asylum applications
Information About Obtaining or Replacing an Alien Residency (or Green) Card:
401 how to obtain an alien residency card
402 applying for a replacement alien residency card
403 if you never received your alien residency card
Information About Temporary Nonimmigrant Visas and Status:
501 nonimmigrant or temporary visas
502 how to request an extension of temporary stay
503 change of status from one nonimmigrant classification to another for work
purposes
504 applying for a replacement I-94 arrival-departure document
505 temporary visitors' visa
506 a fiance/fiancee visa
507 requirements for classification as a nonimmigrant temporary worker or
trainee H-1, H-2 and H-3
508 requirements for classification as a J-1 nonimmigrant exchange alien
509 L-1 visa status for intracompany transfers
510 requirements for classification as an E-1 or E-2 nonimmigrant treaty trader
or investor
Information About Foreign Student Visas:
601 permission to go to school
602 student visa extension
603 permission for foreign student to work
604 visas for spouse and dependent children of foreign students
606 how to maintain your student status
Permission For Travel Outside the United States:
701 departure from the U.S.A. by permanent residents
702 student travel outside the U.S.A.
703 travel authorization for refugees - refugee travel documents
704 how to request emergency travel
705 travel by an alien whose application for permanent resident status is still
pending
Information About Citizenship and Naturalization:
801 citizenship and naturalization requirements
802 citizenship for children born outside the U.S.
803 naturalization bases upon military service
804 derivative citizenship for children of U.S. citizens
805 residency requirements for naturalization
806 how to file for naturalization in behalf of a child
807 replacement of certification of citizenship or naturalization
808 how to renounce or forfeit U.S. citizenship
Immigration and Naturalization
* Citizenship Education Videos
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S. Department of Justice
425 Eye St., NW, Room 7228
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 514-4316
Schools, community service organizations, churches, or others who wish to run citizenship education programs may borrow any of the several videocassettes available from the INS free of charge. The INS currently has twelve videocassettes available covering topics ranging from a focus on specific articles of the Constitution to the story of the American Flag, from an examination of the electoral process to biographies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. All videocassettes will be shipped postage free. A complete list of the available videocassettes and a synopsis of each can also be obtained by writing or calling the INS. In addition, a series of textbooks are available for school districts wishing to include citizenship education in their curriculum. These textbooks come in elementary or secondary reading levels.
Immigration and Naturalization
* Employers Hotline on Immigrant Employees
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S. Department of Justice
425 Eye St., NW, Room 7116
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 514-4316
If you are unsure how the Immigration Reform and Control Act affects you as employer, call this number. Information is available in both English and Spanish, on employee and employer responsibilities and punishments. You can also receive information on legalization requirements and other general information. It will tell you exactly what your responsibilities are both to those workers who are eligible for legalization and those who are not, as well as explain your rights as an employer.
Immigration and Naturalization
* Farmworkers: English and Spanish
Immigration Information
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S. Department of Justice
425 Eye St., NW, Room 7116
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 514-4316
If you are unsure how the Immigration Reform and Control Act affects you as a farmworker, call this number. It contains important information, in both English and Spanish, on employee and employer responsibilities and punishments. It can tell you whether or not your employer has treated you fairly and what you can do about it. You can also receive information on alien benefits, legalization requirements, and other general information.
Immigration and Naturalization
* Immigration and Naturalization State Offices
Each of these state offices operate "Ask Immigration". In addition to these tape recorded messages, staff is available to provide information and send literature in response to telephone requests.
Alaska
Anchorage: (907) 343-7820
Arizona
Phoenix: (602) 379-3122
Tucson: (602) 670-6229
California
Fresno: (209) 487-5091
Los Angeles: (213) 894-2119
Sacramento: (916) 551-2785
San Diego: (619) 557-5570
San Francisco: (415) 705-4411
San Jose: (408) 291-7876
Colorado
Denver: (303) 371-3041
Connecticut
Hartford: (203) 240-3171
District of Columbia
Washington, (Arlington, VA): (703) 307-1501
Washington, (INS Central Office): (202) 514-4316
Florida
Jacksonville: (904) 791-2624
Miami: (305) 536-5741
Tampa: (813) 228-2131
Georgia
Atlanta: (404) 331-5158
Hawaii
Honolulu: (808) 541-1379
Illinois
Chicago: (312) 353-7334
Indiana
Indianapolis: (317) 331-6009
Kentucky
Louisville: (502) 582-6375
Louisiana
New Orleans: (504) 589-6533
Maine
Portland: (207) 780-3352
Maryland
Baltimore: (301) 962-2065
Massachusetts
Boston: (617) 565-3879
Michigan
Detroit: (313) 226-3240
Minnesota
St. Paul: (612) 854-7754
Missouri
Kansas City: (816) 891-0603
St. Louis: (314) 539-2532
Montana
Helena: (406) 449-5288
Nebraska
Omaha: (402) 697-9155
Nevada
Las Vegas: (702) 384-3696
Reno: (702) 784-5427
New Jersey
Newark: (201) 645-4400
New Mexico
Albuquerque: (505) 766-2378
New York
Albany: (518) 472-4621
Buffalo: (716) 849-6760
New York: (212) 206-6500
North Carolina
Charlotte: (704) 523-1704
Cincinnati: (513) 684-3781
Cleveland: (216) 522-4770
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City: (405) 231-4121
Oregon
Portland: (503) 326-3006
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia: (215) 597-3961
Pittsburgh: (412) 644-3356
Puerto Rico
San Juan: (809) 766-5280
Tennessee
Memphis: (901) 544-3301
Texas
Dallas: (214) 655-5384
El Paso: (915) 532-0273
Harlingen: (512) 425-7333
Houston: (713) 847-7900
San Antonio: (512) 229-6350
Salt Lake City: (801) 524-5771
Virginia
Norfolk: (804) 441-3081
Washington
Seattle: (206) 442-5956
Spokane: (509) 353-2129
Immigration and Naturalization
* Political Asylum
Office of Asylum Affairs
Bureau of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
U.S. Department of State
SA-17, Room 520
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 326-6110
This office handles the U.S. Department of State's responsibilities regarding political asylum by providing advisory opinions on the cases to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Immigration and Naturalization
* Work Permits for Foreigners
Labor Certification Division
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4456
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 535-0163
If an employer wishes to hire foreign workers, he must first obtain a foreign labor certificate, which is a statement from the U.S. Department of Labor stating that there is no U.S. citizen available to fill the job. The Department investigates to make sure that the wages and working conditions of the foreign workers will not seriously affect U.S. workers. An employer applies for a foreign labor certificate through the local state employment service office, which then conducts a job hunt before sending the application form to the area regional office for approval or disapproval.
Immigration and Naturalization
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* See also Health and Medicine Chapter; Handicapped Resources
* See also Information from Lawmakers Chapter
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Advocates for the Handicapped Clearinghouse
National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth
PO Box 1492 (703) 893-6061
Washington, DC 20013 (800) 999-5599
This clearinghouse helps parents of handicapped children, disabled adults, and professionals locate services for the handicapped and information on disabilities.
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Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Affirmative Action and Hiring the Handicapped
Office of Federal Compliance Programs
Employment Standards Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C3325
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 523-9475
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits most employers doing business with the federal government from discriminating in employment against handicapped persons. Employers with contracts in excess of $2,500 must take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified handicapped persons.
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Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Age Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1400 L Street, NW (800) 669-3362
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 663-4264
Persons 40 years of age or older are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits arbitrary age discrimination in hiring, discharge, pay, promotions, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. Retaliation against a person who files a charge of age discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes an unlawful practice is also illegal. Contact this office for their free fact sheet and more information on age discrimination.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Alaskan Natives
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
Some free publications available from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Public Affairs office. Due to the limited supply and small staff, only one copy of each publication may be requested:
Federal Acknowledgment Process
Alaska Natives
American Indian and Alaskan Native Education
Bureau of Indian Affairs Social Services Program
1980 Census Count of American Indians
Employment with BIA
Housing Program for Indians
List of Tribal Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services from the U.S.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Federal/Indian Relationship
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Discrimination and Civil Rights
* American Indians Rights
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
The free booklet, American Indians Today: Answers to Your Questions, 1991, contains useful information on the Native American Indians and their relationship to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Programs within the Bureau, including education, health services, and housing are briefly outlined and contain recent statistics. Many questions are answered within the booklet, including the rights of the Indians to own land and have their own governments. A map locates the Indian lands and communities, showing Federal and State Indian Reservations and other Indian groups. An excellent bibliography, prepared by the Smithsonian Institution, is included. It will also provide sources for audio-visual materials.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Asian Americans and Immigrants Discrimination
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Recent Activities Against Citizens and Residents of Asian Descent. Discusses historical discrimination against Asian immigrants and Asian Americans, factors in anti-Asian activity, and specific incidents since 1920 of violence, harassment, and intimidation against persons of Asian descent.
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Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Business EEOC Assistance Program
Office of Program Operations
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1400 L Street, NW (800) 669-3362
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 663-4264
The EEOC offers access to equal employment information and provides educational and technical assistance to small and mid-size employers and unions regarding their rights and obligations under federal laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. The program stresses such topics as sex and discrimination, sexual harassment, employee selection procedures, recordkeeping requirements, and layoffs. Contact this office for more information on assistance programs.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights Commission Clearinghouse
Robert S. Rankin Civil Rights Library
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
1121 Vermont Ave., NW, Room 709
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8810
The Civil Rights Memorial Library, located at the Civil Rights Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC, is a clearinghouse of civil rights information and contains 50,000 reference works, including 400 civil rights and minority issues journals, periodicals, legal journals, 3,500 reels of microfilm, and a comprehensive collection of reports, transcripts, and civil rights texts. It also maintains two online database systems: Ohio College Library Center (OCLC), and Dialog.
Central Regional Division, Old Federal Office Building, 911 Walnut Street, Room 3103, Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 374-5253
Western Regional Division, 3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 810, Los Angeles, CA 90010; (213) 894-3437
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights Complaints
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Complaint Referral
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8376
Contact this office or a regional office of the CCR if you have complaints about discrimination and/or the abuse of civil rights.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights Directories and Publications
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The following publications are a sampling of those available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights. These publications are designed to provide reliable information about civil rights problems and about the laws, procedures, and approaches available for resolving them. A complete Catalog of Publications is available free of charge, and those publications that are out of print may be available at depository libraries across the U.S.
Civil Rights Directory. Lists private and public individuals and organizations concerned with civil rights at local, State, Federal, and national levels.
The Economic Progress of Black Men in America. Examines earnings and employment of black men from 1940 to 1980, sources of the earning gap with white men and effects of civil rights policies.
Police Practices and the Preservation of Civil Rights. A statement expressing concern that violation of civil rights by some police officers is a serious national problem. Includes recommendations for remedy.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights Enforcement
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5643
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2007
If you have any questions as to the enforcement of 1964 Civil Rights Act, contact the Civil Rights Division. Information on the history of Civil Rights enforcement, as well as actual case history may be obtained by calling or writing the above address. Note: This office will not have information on the Civil Rights movement or on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., except insofar as they pertain to federal investigations or prosecutions.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights Hearings
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8376
Transcripts of discussions at conferences, consultations sponsored by the Commission on Civil Rights, and testimony at Commission hearings are available to the public. Commission hearings focus government and public attention on civil rights problems and examine the manner in which Federal authorities discharge their civil rights responsibilities.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights: Proposed Legislation
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Office of Staff Director
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 523-5571
This office can provide you with current information on civil rights legislation and other relevant issues of civil rights law.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Civil Rights Updates and Newsletter
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8177
Update, a monthly summary of the Civil Rights Commission's projects and activities, is available to the public free of charge. Another free publication, Perspectives, is published quarterly to provide varied views and information on civil rights issues.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Employment Discrimination and Affirmative Action
Equal Opportunity Programs Staff
Justice Management Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1230
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-6734
Do you feel you've been unjustly discriminated against in the workplace? Contact this office and the U.S. Department of Justice will tell you exactly how the annual affirmative action plan affects equal employment opportunity.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Employment Discrimination: Filing A Complaint
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1400 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005 (800) 669-3362
If you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union, or employment agency when applying for a job or on the job because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age, you may file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC. Charges may be filed in person, by mail, or telephone by contacting the nearest EEOC field office or the national office listed above.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Equal Employment Opportunity Hotline
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1400 L Street, NW (800) 669-3362
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 663-4264
This toll-free hotline receives and investigates employment discrimination charges against private employers and state and local governments. The EEOC Attorney-of-the-Day can offer telephone guidance to callers with their questions about alleged discrimination.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Equal Employment Opportunity Offices Nationwide
Albuquerque Area Office, 505 Marquette, NW, Suite 900, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2189, (505) 766-2061
Atlanta District Office, 75 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30335; (404) 331-6093
Baltimore District Office, 111 Market Place, Suite 4000, Baltimore, MD 21202; (301) 962-3932
Birmingham District Office, 2121 Eighth Avenue, North, Suite 824, Birmingham, AL 35203; (205) 731-0082
Boston Area Office, 1 Congress St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 565-3200
Buffalo Local Office, 28 Church Street, Room 301, Buffalo, NY 14202; (716) 846-4441
Charlotte District Office, 5500 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28212; (704) 567-7100
Chicago District Office, 536 South Clark Street, Room 930-A
Chicago, IL 60605; (312) 353-2713
Cincinnati Area Office, The Ameritrust Building, 525 Vine St., Suite 801, Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 684-2851
Denver District Office, 1845 Sherman Street, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 866-1300
Detroit District Office, 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1540, Detroit, MI 48226; (313) 226-7636
El Paso Area Office, The Commons Building C., 4171 N.Mesa St., Suite 103,
El Paso, TX 79901; (915) 534-6550
Fresno Local Office, 1313 P Street, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93721; (209) 487-5793
Greensboro Local Office, 324 West Market Street, Room B-27, P.O. Box 3363, Greensboro, NC 27401; (919) 333-5174
Greenville Local Office, 15 S. Main St., Suite 530,
Greenville, SC 29601; (803) 241-4400
Honolulu Local Office, 677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 404, P.O. Box 50082, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 541-3120
Houston District Office, 1919 Smith St., 7th Floor, Houston, TX 77002; (713) 653-3320
Indianapolis District Office, 46 East Ohio Street, Room 456, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 226-7212
Jackson Area Office, 207 W. Amite St., Jackson, MS 39201; (601) 965-4537
Kansas City Area Office, 911 Walnut, 10th Floor , Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 426-5773
Little Rock Area Office, 320 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 621, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 378-5060
Los Angeles District Office, 3660 Wilshire Boulevard, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010; (213) 251-7278
Louisville Area Office, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Place, Room 268, Louisville, KY 40202; (502) 582-6082
Memphis District Office, 1407 Union Avenue, Suite 621, Memphis, TN 38104; (901) 722-2617
Miami District Office, Federal Building, One Northeast First Street, 6th Floor, Miami, FL 33132; (305) 536-4491
Milwaukee District Office, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI 53203; (414) 297-1111
Minneapolis Local Office, 220 Second Street South, Room 108, Minneapolis MN 55401-2141; (612) 370-3330
Nashville Area Office, 50 Vantage Way, Suite 202,
Nashville, TN 37228; (615) 736-5820
Newark Area Office, 60 Park Place, Room 301, Newark, NJ 07102; (201) 645-6383
New Orleans District Office, 701 Loyola Avenue, Suite 600, New Orleans, LA 70113; (504) 589-2329
New York District Office, 90 Church Street, Room 1501, New York, NY 10007; (212) 264-7161
Norfolk Area Office, 252 Monticello Ave., 1st Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510; (804) 441-3470
Oakland Local Office; 1333 Broadway, Room 430, Oakland, CA 94612; (415) 273-7588
Oklahoma Area Office, 531 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; (405) 231-4911
Philadelphia District Office, 1421 Cherry Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102; (215) 592-9350
Phoenix District Office, 4520 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1848; (602) 640-5000
Pittsburgh Area Office, 1000 Liberty Ave., Room 2038 A, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 644-3444
Raleigh Area Office, 1309 Annapolis Dr., Raleigh, N.C. 27608-2129; (919)856-4064
Richmond Area Office, 3600 W. Broad St., Room 229, Richmond, VA 23240; (804) 771-2692
San Antonio District Office, 5410 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229; (512) 229-4810
San Diego Local Office, 401 B St., Suite 1550, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 557-7235
San Francisco District Office, 901 Market Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94103; (415) 744-6500
San Jose Local Office, 96 N. 3rd St., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95112; (408) 291-7352
Savannah Local Office, 10 Whitaker Street, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31401; (912) 944-4234
Seattle District Office, 2815 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98121; (206) 553-0968
St. Louis District Office, 625 N. Euclid Street, 5th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63108; (314) 425-6585
Tampa Area Office, 501 E. Polk St., Suite 1020, Tampa, FL 33602; (813) 228-2310
Washington Field Office, 1400 L St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 663-4264
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Information Handling and Support Facilities
General Accounting Office
P.O. Box 6015
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (202) 275-6241
A Compilation of Federal Laws and Executive Orders for Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Programs (#HRD-78-138) is a free 72-page book that can help companies avoid employment discrimination problems. It cites 87 laws and orders relating to equal rights in employment practices, as well as in the provision of services. Each citation briefly describes the law or order, identifies what type of discrimination it prohibits and to whom it applies, and which agencies enforce it.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Equal Work Equal Pay
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1400 L Street, NW (800) 669-3362
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 663-4264
Women and men who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment are covered by the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits employers from discriminating in pay because of sex and from reducing the wages of either sex to comply with the law. A violation may exist where a different wage is paid to a predecessor or successor employee of the opposite sex. Retaliation against a person who files a charge of equal pay discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes an unlawful employment practice also is illegal. Contact this office for a free fact sheet or to file a complaint.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Fair Housing Local and State Agencies
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Directory of State and Local Fair Housing Agencies. For 91 State and local governmental agencies, describes classes protected under the pertinent fair housing law and unlawful discriminatory housing practices.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Housing Discrimination
Housing and Civil Enforcement Section
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7525
Washington, DC 20530 (202) 514-2007
If you feel you've been denied housing due to racial, sexual, or religious discrimination, contact the Housing and Civil Enforcement Section of the U.S. Department of Justice. Their advisers can tell you if and what action is warranted in your case, and they can also refer you to local agencies for the help you need. This office is also responsible for bringing civil actions in federal courts whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a person or group is denying housing unjustly due to discrimination.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Minorities and Women: Last Hired, First Fired
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Last Hired, First Fired: Layoffs and Civil Rights. Examines the effects of seniority as applied to layoffs of minority and female workers.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Minority Hiring Statistics
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Survey Division, 9th Floor
1400 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 363-4948
EEOC compiles minority employment statistics for the following groups: private employment; unions; state and local governments; elementary and secondary education; health services; clericals; service-oriented industries; and skilled and craft industries. The database is searchable by occupation, industry, and region--state, county, or city. Searches and printouts are available free of charge. A publications catalog is free upon request.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Native Americans with Disabilities Legal Aid
Native American DNA-People's Legal Services
P.O. Box 306
Window Rock, AZ 86515 (602) 871-4151
This advocacy group provides legal help to Indians with handicaps and developmental disabilities. * Native
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* Native Americans Rights
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
The free booklet, American Indians Today: Answers to Your Questions, 1988, contains useful information on the Native American Indians and their relationship to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Programs within the Bureau, including education, health services, and housing are briefly outlined and contain recent statistics. Many questions are answered within the booklet, including the rights of the Indians to own land and have their own governments. A map locates the Indian lands and communities, showing Federal and State Indian Reservations and other Indian groups. An excellent bibliography, prepared by the Smithsonian Institution, is included.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Pregnancy Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1400 L Street, NW (800) 669-3362
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 663-4264
Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination. Women affect by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations. Contact EEOC for more information on hiring, pregnancy and maternity leave, child care, health insurance, fringe benefits, and filing charges of discrimination.
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Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Religious Discrimination
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Religion in the Constitution: A Delicate Balance. Addresses the issues of religious discrimination.
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Discrimination and Civil Rights
* School Desegregation and Textbooks
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Fair Textbooks: A Resource Guide. Lists materials aimed at reducing biases in textbooks, organizations, publishers, and their guidelines.
New Evidence on School Desegregation. This report analyzes data from 125 school districts for 1967 to 1985 to see the extent of racial imbalance in schools.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Sex Discrimination and Filing Complaints
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Guide to Federal Laws and Regulations Prohibiting Sex Discrimination. Summarizes Federal laws, policies, and regulations banning sex discrimination and tells how to file complaints.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
* Voting Rights
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Clearinghouse Division, Room 700
1121 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20425 (202) 376-8105
The Commission is a primary source for civil rights laws and regulations. Numerous publications are available at no charge from the Commission on Civil Rights and they may also be available at depository libraries including:
Citizen's Guide to Understanding the Voting Rights Act. Explains the provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and how individuals may make complaints and comments.
The Voting Rights Act: Unfulfilled Goals. An evaluation of the status of minority voting rights in jurisdictions covered by the original provision of the 1965 act.
Discrimination and Civil Rights
Who Owes Money To Whom
Any public or private company, organization, and for that matter, individual, that borrows money and offers an asset as collateral, must file with the state at the Office of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). A filing is made for each loan and each of the documents is available to the public. To obtain these documents is a two-step process. The first step is to request a search to see if there are any filings for a certain company. The fee for such a search usually is under $10. You will next want to request copies of each of these documents. The cost for each document averages only a few dollars. This Office of Uniform Commercial Code is part of the state government and usually is located near or in the same office as the Office of Corporations which falls under the Secretary of State.
The initial search of records will provide:
- the number of listings under one name;
- the file number for each of the listings;
- the date and time of filing; and
- the name and address of the debtor.
Each UCC filing will disclose:
- a description of the asset placed as collateral; and
- the name and address of the secured party.
This disclosure not only provides insights into the financial security of an individual or organization, but it can also give a picture of their assets. Remember, this information is available on any public or private company or individual. The next time your brother-in-law asks you for money for a new business venture, it probably is worth the investment of a few dollars for a UCC search to see whether your relative owes money to others.
Most states will ask if you would like certified or non-certified information. Certification means that they will stand by the accuracy of the information if it is used in a court or other legal proceeding. For most cases, business researchers will not need the extra procedure of certification.
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Farm Loan Filings
The Food and Security Act of 1986 is a law that involves filings on crop and livestock loans. Not all states have adopted this law. However, those which have must set up an automated central filing system under the Office of Uniform Commercial Code. Many states have not adopted the law because of the expense involved in setting up the system. Under this system the office must be able to provide information on filings in 24 hours. The purpose of the system is to notify those who purchase crops from growers if the farmer has already offered that crop as collateral.
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UCC Request Forms
Some states provide you with current information about recent filings over the telephone, but others will only accept your request on a standard UCC Form. Still others will respond if you send your request in writing but will give you a discount if your query is on an official UCC Form. Most states use UCC Form 11 for requesting information. Copies of UCC Forms for all 50 states are available by calling Forms, Inc. (800-854-1080). The cost for forms is as follows: 5 or less, $1 each; 6-49, $.75 each; 50-99, $.65 each; 100 and over, $.55 each.
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Online Access
With online capabilities you can usually search by such categories as: personal or commercial debtor, type of amendments, name of secured party, name of assigned party, and type of collateral. The following states offer online access to their files: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.
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Exceptions
Louisiana is the only state that has not adopted the Uniform Commercial Code. Some parishes (counties) require filings. In Georgia these filings are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court.
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| Uniform Commercial Code Offices
Alabama
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 4121 Carmichael Rd. Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36106; (205) 242-5231 (mailing address: P.O. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103). Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing. The charge is $5 for name searches submitted on Alabama Form UCC-11, $7 for searches submitted by letter and $1 for each additional listing. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. Farm Filings: Call (205) 242-5231. List of new farm filings published every month. Regular printed listing is $25 per year for each collateral code. Microfiche listing is $15 per year for each collateral code. Online Access: Pilot Dial Up Program. Free. Does not show collateral. Contact: Robina Jenkins, (205) 242-5136.
Alaska
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Central Filing System, 3601 C St., Ste 1140-A, Anchorage, AK 99503; (907) 762-2104. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing on an Alaska Form UCC-11. The charge is $15 per listing for copy search, $5 for information search. Information search only states whether an encumbrance exists and when it was filed. Copies of Documents: Available for $15 for all documents in a file (includes search fee.). File does not include lapsed documents. Farm Filings: Maintained by the District Recorder's Office.
Arizona
Uniform Commercial Code Department, Secretary of State, 7th Floor, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-6178. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing on Arizona Form UCC-3 or UCC-11. The charge is $6 per name plus 50 cents per listing for copying fee. Fees must be paid in advance. Send blank check with stated limit or $6 and they will call you with the additional amount for copies. When they receive it they will release the documents. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents a page. Farm Filings: Maintained by the County Recorder.
Arkansas
Uniform Commercial Code, Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Room 25, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 682-5078. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing in a letter or on a Arkansas Form UCC-11. The charge is $5 per debtor name. Copies of Documents: Available for $5 for the first three pages. Each additional page is $1. They will bill you for copies. Farm Filings: Maintained in this office. Same price and search request structure.
California
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 1738, Sacramento, CA 95812 (street address: 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814); (916) 445-8061. Searches: Request must be submitted in writing in a letter, on a California Form UCC-3 or Form UCC-11. Charge is $11 per name. One name per request only. For $30 a one name search will be conducted and all documents copied. Additional charges will be billed by invoice. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 for the first page and 50 cents for every additional page. All documents are certified. For additional gold seal certification, or to certify a file number, the fee is an additional $5. Farm Filings: If you do not find them at the state level, remember some are filed with the county government (there is no standard procedure in California).
Colorado
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 1560 Broadway, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 894-2200. Searches: A telephone information searches of two debtor's names (last four filings of each) is available at no cost. These searches are not certified. Written requests must be on a Form UCC-11 or it will not be processed. They prefer you send no money in and let them bill you. The charge is $25 for a search of one debtor name. A computer printout will be sent to verify the search if you do not want a copy search. Copies of Documents: Available for $1.25 per page. Farm Filings: Maintained at the County Court Recorder. Online Access: Call Patti Webb at (303) 894-2200 ext. 300 for information on orientation classes for new accounts. They offer several subscription packages: 3 months for $300, or 1 year for $1000 with 15 minute access time each call; 1 year for $5000 with private telephone number, and 1 year for $10,000 with direct computer hookup, which allows user to connect as many as 8 computer terminals to the system.
Connecticut
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4021. Searches: Request must be submitted in writing. The charge is $18 for request submitted on a Connecticut Form UCC-11. The charge for requests submitted by letter is $22. Copies of Documents: The charge for the first three pages is $5, each additional page is $3. Farm Filings: Maintained in this office. Use Connecticut Form UCC-a.
Delaware
Uniform Commercial Code Section, P.O. Box 793, John G. Townsend Building, Dover, DE 19903 (Street Address: Federal and Duke of York Street, Dover, DE 19901); (302) 739-4279 (Choose 8 for UCC recorded message, choose 0 for a UCC service representative). Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing on UCC-11 Form. $10 per each debtor's name search. Copies of Documents: Available for $2 per page, $5 minimum. They will bill you. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. This office is in the middle of being computerized. List of new filings in a particular category can be provided upon special request.
District of Columbia
Recorder of Deeds, 515 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-5374. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing. No special form required. The charge is $30 for each secured party. Must be paid in advance. Copies of Documents: Available for $2.25 per page, plus $2.25 for certification. Farm Filings: Maintained in this office. This office is computerized.
Florida
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Department of State, P.O. Box 5588, Tallahassee, FL 32314 (Street Address: 409 Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301); (904) 487-6845. Searches: (904) 487-6063. For printed verification a written request must be submitted on Florida Form UCC-11. Copies of Documents: Available for $20 per name. Farm Filings: Filings are maintained by the County Circuit Court. Online Access: UCC Division, 409 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399; (904) 487-6866. Write or call and they will send you an information booklet that describes the service they have available through CompuServe, (800) 848-8199. The cost for online service is $24 per hour, plus $2 per month flat fee and other small fees charged by CompuServe.
Georgia
The State of Georgia does not maintain Uniform Commercial Code Filings. Contact the Clerk of Superior Court at the County level for these filings.
Hawaii
Uniform Commercial Code, Bureau of Conveyance, P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803; (808) 587-0121. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing on a Hawaii Form UCC-3 or any state's UCC-11. The search charge is $25 per debtor name, plus an additional 50 cents per listing. They will call you if there will be more charges for additional names found. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents per page. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. Online Access: No.
Idaho
Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Division, State House, Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-3191. Searches: Information may be requested by phone or in writing. The charge is $13 for phone requests and for written requests. An additional $1 is charged if the request is not submitted on an Idaho UCC-4 Form. Charge for written requests submitted on UCC Form is $12. Copies of Documents: The charge for copying all documents involved in a search is $1. Farm Filings: A 24-hour Expedite Service is available for these filings. The charge is $17 for info search and $23 for copies. Online Access: Hopefully will be available in the future.
Illinois
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, Centennial Building, Room 30, 2nd and Edwards Street, Springfield, IL 62756; (217) 782-7518. Searches: All requests must be in writing. Requests on non-standard forms will not be processed. Requests submitted on a Illinois Form UCC-11.7 are $10. Copies of Documents: The charge is 50 cents per page. Farm Filings: If you do not find them at the state level, remember, some are filed with the county government. (There is no standard procedure in Illinois.) Payment for searches and copies may be charged to VISA or Master Charge. Microfilm: Copies of all documents filed within the month are available on a subscription basis for $250 per month. Daily Computer Printout Listing: Available for $250 per month. Online Access: For information write the above office, or contact: Louise Blakley, (217) 785-2235. A brochure explaining the system will be sent to you.
Indiana
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 302 West Washington Street, Room E 018, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-6393. Searches: All searches must be requested in writing. An Indiana Form UCC-11 is preferred. The charge is $1 per debtor's name and 50 cents for each filing, and 50 cents per statement on the listing. All requests for searches received by Federal Express or Express Mail with return envelope are given a priority. Copies of Documents: The charge is 50 cents per page and $1 for certification. Farm Filings: If incorporated they are filed both at this office and the county recorder where the land is located. If the farm is not incorporated the filing is placed at the county recorder's office only. Online Access: Not available. This office has one of the quickest turnaround times in the nation but is not computerized.
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, Second Floor, Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5204. Searches: Information may be requested by phone if you already have an established account, or in writing. The cost of a phone search is $5, plus $1 for a printout. The charge for a non-standard request is $6 and $5 for a request submitted on an Iowa Form UCC-11. Copies of Documents: The fee is $1 for each copy requested. All copies of liens are certified. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. (Monthly updating may be obtained from Iowa Public Record Service, (515) 223-1153.) Online Access: Available. Contact Allen Welsh, (515) 281-8363. Cost is $150 per year, 30 cents per minute, plus telephone charges for dialup program.
Kansas
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, Second Floor, State Capitol, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3650. Searches: Phone requests are accepted with VISA or MC or from those holding a prepaid account with the UCC. The charge for phone requests is $15 per name for verbal information and $5 for an order. The charge for written requests is $5. If staffing permits, all requests are filled within 24 hours. Copies of Documents: The charge is $1 per page. There is no additional charge for certification of name searches. They are always sent out certified. For file number searches, certification must be requested. Fee is 50 cents. Farm Filings: This office has handled farm filings since 1984. Filings prior to that year are maintained by the County Register of Deeds. Online Access: Available from Kansas Information Network with imaging capacity. Contact: Cathy. Other: Microfilm cost $25 per roll plus $7.50 for postage and handling, for up to 50 rolls. Total file has 42 rolls. New rolls, 4-5 monthly can be sent. Magnetic Tape: Master file costs $2,000. Updates are $15 weekly or $75 monthly.
Kentucky
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Office of Secretary of State, State Capitol Bldg., Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-2848 Ext. 441. Searches: All searches of UCC filings must be conducted in person by requester or by outside agencies. Law firms or Kentucky Lender's Assistance, (606) 278-6586 may do it for you. In addition to their fee, the UCC charges 10 cents per page for plain copies; $5 for certification and 50 cents for every page thereafter. Farm Filings: Filings are maintained by the County Circuit Court. Online Access: No.
Louisiana
The state of Louisiana has not adopted the Uniform Commercial Code. Filings may be maintained at the Parish (county) level.
Maine
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, State House Station 101, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 287-4177. Searches: All requests must be submitted in writing in a letter or on a Form UCC-11. State whether plain or certified copies are desired. Cost is $2 per page plus $10 for certification. Will bill. For expedited service an additional $5 fee guarantees a 24 hour turnaround time. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. Online Access: No.
Maryland
Uniform Commercial Code Division, State Department of Assessments and Taxation, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; (410) 225-1340. Searches: The State of Maryland does not conduct searches. They will provide a list of title companies that do provide that service. Some are: Hylinf Infoquest, (410) 728-4990 and Harbor City Research, (301) 539-0400. Copies cost $1 per page. Cost to certify a document is $6. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. Online Access: No.
Massachusetts
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, Room 1711, 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108; (617) 727-2860. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing on a Form UCC-11 (any state's form is acceptable). The charge is $5 for an information computer printout and $10 for computer printout with face page and up to 15 pages. They will call you if pages exceed this limit. All fees must be paid in advance. Requests sent by Federal Express or Express Mail will be sent out same way with Air Bill, but all requests are processed in order received. No expediting service available. Copies of Documents: Charge is $2 per page and $3 for certification. Farm Filings: Maintained in Town Clerk's Office. Online Access: Available for $149 per year plus 40 cents per minute. Also carried by commercial services. Contact Richard Shipley, (617) 729-5412.
Michigan
Uniform Commercial Code Section, P.O. Box 30197, Lansing, MI 48909-7697 (Mailing Address: 7064 Crowner Dr., Lansing, MI 48909); (517) 322-1495. Searches: Telephone requests are handled on an expedite basis for already established accounts. The charge is an additional $25. You must have an account number with the UCC Section to obtain this service. The charge for requests submitted on non-standard forms are $6. Requests submitted on a Michigan Form UCC-11 is $3. Requests sent out by Federal Express or Express Mail are given priority, but all requests are processed in the order received. Copies of Documents: The charge is $1 per page and $1 for certification. Farm Filings: Filings are maintained by the County Recorder of Deeds. Online Access: No. Other: Microfilm available in contract basis for $50 per month. Format is not computer indexed. Write above address for details and contract.
Minnesota
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-2434. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing and include a SASE. The charge for a request submitted on a Minnesota Form UCC-11 is $11. The charge for a request submitted on a non- standard form is $14. These charges include information on 5 listings and/or 5 copies. You will be billed if there are additional copies in excess of five. The charge for additional listings is 50 cents/listing. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents/page. Charge for certified copies is a $5 plus 50 cents for each page. Farm Filings: Available from the County Recorder of Deeds unless the debtor is a non-resident or a corporation and then they are filed with the UCC Division.
Mississippi
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 202 N. Congress St., #601, Jackson, MS 39201; (601) 359-1614. Searches: Phone information is available at no cost. Information available by phone is: approximate number of filings, secured party, file numbers, and date and time of filing. The charge for written requests submitted on Mississippi Form UCC-11 is $5. The charge for written requests submitted on non-standard forms is $10. Copies of Documents: Available for $2 a pages. Send initial $5 or $10 fee only. They will bill you for the exact amount of copies made. Farm Filings: Farm Filings are maintained by the above office. Other: Master list of all farm registrations available for $2040. Master list by type is $500 per crop. Online Access: Contact Cheryl Crawford, (601) 359-1548. The cost is $250 per month plus 50 cents per transaction with minimum of 100 transactions. Service will be available as of 1/92. Will display name, address and collateral. Complete file microfilm available for $50 per roll.
Missouri
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 1159, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-2360. Searches: Information searches will be given over the phone. These searches are not certified and are free of charge. (This service is not available on Mondays or the day after a holiday.) The charge for written requests is $8. Copies of Documents: Available for $8 per listing. The $8 fee covers the first 10 pages. Additional pages are 50 cents each. Farm Filings: Maintained by the County Recorder.
Montana
Uniform Commercial Code Bureau, Secretary of State, Capitol Station, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3665, FAX: (406) 444-3926. Searches: Requests for searches will be accepted by phone. The charge if you have a prepaid account is $7, the same as for a written request. There are no restrictions on form in which you put written requests. Searches are conducted the day of the request for a $5 fee. Regular requests processed in 48 hours. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents a page. The charge for certification is $2. Farm Filings: Maintained in this office. For total listing of crop you are interested in, fill out a Buyer's Registration Form for crops you want on the list. Results can be done on paper or microfiche. Service is done on a cost recovery basis. Online Access: Contact Florence, (406) 444-3665. She will send you an information brochure. The charge is $25 per month for unlimited use. Printed copies cost 50 cents each and are statutorily accepted documents.
Nebraska
Uniform Commercial Code Division, P.O. Box 95104, 301 Centennial Mall S., Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-4080. Searches: The charge for requests by phone is $1 per debtor's name. No verification is sent unless requested. If requested the charge for the printout is $3. The charge for written requests is $3. A computer printout containing a list of the filings is sent to the requester. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents per page. They will bill. Farm Filings: Maintained by the county government, but the above office will hooked up to all 93 countries and will do a search for you. The county will bill you directly for its service. Magnetic Tape: Available to large companies for $250 per month. Online Access: Available. Charge is $2 per inquiry. Contact Debbie Pester.
Nevada
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, Capitol Complex, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-5298. Searches: Only written requests for information will be accepted. The charge is $6 for a request submitted on a Nevada Form UCC-3, Form UCC-11 or any type of letter. For an additional $10 your request will be expedited. This fee must be paid with a separate check. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page and an additional $6 for certified copies. Farm Filings: Maintained at the office of the County Recorder. Online Access: No.
New Hampshire
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, State House, Room 204, Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-3276 or 271-3277. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing by letter or on a Form UCC-11, and must contain a SASE in which requested documents will be mailed. Requests will not be processed without SASE enclosed. The charge for a request submitted on a New Hampshire Form UCC-11 is $5. The charge for a request submitted on a letter or non-standard form is $7. Copies of Documents: Available for 75 cents per file. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. Microfiche: Available from New England Micrographics. Contact Nick Brattan, (603) 625-1171. Online Access: No. This office is not computerized.
New Jersey
Uniform Commercial Code Division, State Department, State Capitol Building, CN303, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 530-6426. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing with exact name and address of debtor or on a New Jersey Form UCC-11 or a security agreement signed by the debtor. Payment must accompany request unless prepaid UCC account, Visa or MasterCard is used. Request may be Faxed, (609) 530-0688. The charge is $25. Document is certified. Expedite Service is available for $5. The requester pays the express mail expense. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. Farm Filings: Maintained by the county and the state. At the county level you will want to check with the County Recorder. Online Access: No.
New Mexico
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Bureau of Operations, Secretary of State, Executive Legislative Building, Room 400, Santa Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-3600. Searches: Certification is $8. Copies cost $1 per page. The State of New Mexico does not do searches, but they will provide you with a list of abstract companies that are authorized to do so. Call Bureau of Operations for list, (505) 827-3608. Farm Filings: This office located at the same address with conduct a search for an Agricultural Eddective Financing Statement for $15. Contact Ben Vegil, (505) 827-3609. They will follow-up the verbal report with a written statement. Online Access: Available through local services: Federal Abstracts, (505) 982-5537, Lawyer's Title, (505) 988-2333 and Capitol Documents, (505) 984-2696. Also available from Dun and Bradstreet.
New York
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 7021, Albany, NY 12225; (518) 474-4763. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing. For requests submitted on a New York Form UCC-11 the charge is $7. For requests submitted on non-standard forms the charge is $12. Copies of Documents: Available for $1.50 per page. Farm Filings: Maintained by both the state and the County Recorder. Online Access: No. Other: Microfiche available for $300 per month. Contact Virginia Cellery at (518) 432-2733.
North Carolina
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27611; (919) 733-4205. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing. Signature for the requester is required, therefore make request on Form UCC-11 or North Carolina Form UCC-11. The charge is $8 per name. Search fee must be sent with request. All requests are handled within 24 hours of receipt. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. Will bill. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office and County Recorder. Online Access: No, but will be available in the future. Other: Microfilm can be purchased for $50 per roll. New monthly listings generate about 2 rolls per month. Contact Judy Chapman.
North Dakota
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, Main Capitol Building, 600 Boulevard Avenue East, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-3662. Searches: Requests may be phoned in or be submitted in writing preferably on a North Dakota UCC-11. Letters and nonstandard forms also accepted. The charge is $5. Copies of Documents: Available for $5 for the first three pages and $1 a page for additional pages. Farm Filings: The Central Notice staff will take requests for searches over the phone for crop and livestock filings. The charge is the same as above. Written requests are the same as stated above. Farm equipment and real estate filings are optional and may be maintained by the state or the County Register of Deeds until 1/92. As of 1/92 the UCC and County Register of Deeds will be hooked up to the same system. Online Access: No, but will be available in the future.
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 30 E. Broad Street, 14th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0418; (614) 466-9316. Searches: Phone requests for information are not certified and are free of charge. Call (614) 466-3623/3126. Limit is 3 requests per phone call. Written requests may be submitted on a non-standard letter form, Form UCC-11 or on an Ohio Form UCC-11. The charge is $9. It takes 6 months for these searches to be conducted. Expedite service is available for an additional $9. These requests are processed in 5 working days. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. Farm Filings: Maintained by the County Recorder. Online Access: No.
Oklahoma
Uniform Commercial Code Office, Oklahoma County Clerk, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Room 105, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; (405) 278-1521. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing. The charge is $5. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. Send $5 search fee with request. They will bill you for copies and call if amount is over $25. The charge for certification is $1. Farm Filings: Maintained by Secretary of State's Office, (405) 521-2474. Online Access: No.
Oregon
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 255 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 986-2200. Searches: Requests must be phoned in using Visa or MasterCard, charged to an established prepaid UCC account or submitted in writing by letter, or on Form UCC-11 or preferably on a Oregon Form UCC-25R. The charge is $5 per debtor's name. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. The charge for a search is $5 per name. Monthly reports by agricultural product code are available on microfilm or paper copy. For microfilm contact Micelle. Cost is $10 per reel weekly. Online Access: Available for $25 per month, plus 20 cents a minute for online use. Contact Michelle. Commercially available from Prentice Hall, (800) 452-7856.
Pennsylvania
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Corporation Bureau, State Department, 308 N. Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 787-8712. Searches: Requests for searches must be paid in advance by check or money order only and submitted in writing on a Pennsylvania Form UCC-11. The charge is $12 per name search. $28 to certify. Must may in advance by check or money order. Copies of Documents: Available for $2 per page. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. Online Access: Information America, (404) 892-1800.
Rhode Island
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, 100 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2521. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing. Same charge for request in letter form or on Form UCC-11. Call for number of pages. Requests will not be processed without payment in full. The charge is $5. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents per copy. Farm Filings: Maintained by the City Recorder of Deeds. Online Access: No.
South Carolina
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 11350, Columbia, SC 29211; (803) 734-2175. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing on Form UCC-11, or preferably South Carolina Form UCC-4. Letters are not accepted. The charge is $5 per debtor name. No priority or expediting service. All requests done in the order received. Copies of Documents: Available for $2 for the first page, $1 for each page thereafter. Farm Filings: Maintained by County Recorder. Online Access: $70 monthly. Other: Microfilm from Archives is purchased by Dun and Bradstreet and may be purchased from the UCC division directly. Contact Thresha Southerland, (803) 734-2176. One tape costs $50.
South Dakota
Central Filing System, Secretary of State, 500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-4422. Searches: Telephone information provided for no charge. Requests for searches are accepted from those with prepaid deposit accounts. Written requests are accepted on any UCC standard request form. The charge is $4. Fee for certification is $5. Copies of Documents: Available for 50 cents per page. They will bill you. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office. Online access at no charge is available. Online Access: Available by subscription. The system can be used by those with IBM compatible computers and Hayes compatible modems. Cost is $240 per year for 200 transactions and 10 cents per transaction thereafter.
Tennessee
Uniform Commercial Code Section, Secretary of State, J.K. Polk Building, 505 Deaderick St., Suite 1800, Nashville, TN 37219; (615) 741-3276. Searches: Requests must be submitted in writing, preferably on a Tennessee Form UCC-11. Indicate if you want information or information plus copies. The charge is $10 even if the search shows no listing. Send the $10 fee with request. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per copy. Do not send money with request. They will bill you. Requests sent with Express Mail envelopes will be sent the next day. All other requests take 3-4 days to process. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office and County Recorder. It is necessary to check with both offices. Online Access: No.
Texas
Uniform Commercial Code, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 13193, Austin, TX 78711-3193; (512) 475-2705. Searches: The charge for a search requested by phone is $25. The charge for written requests submitted on Texas Form UCC-11 is $10. May FAX: (512) 475-2812. The charge for written requests submitted on a letterhead or non-standard form is $25. Copies of Documents: Available for $1.50 per page with a $5 minimum charge. The charge for certification is an additional $5. Farm Filings: Maintained by the above office. Online Access: Available by Dialup Service. Cost is $3 per search, deducted from prepaid account. Contact Tina Whiteley, (512) 475-2700.
Uniform Commercial Code Division, Business Regulation Department, 300 South Street, Second Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84110; (801) 530-6020. Searches: Written request may be on letter, UCC-11 or Utah Form UCC-2. The charge is $10 per debtor name. Copies of Documents: Available for 30 cents per page. Will bill. Certification: No additional charge. Document already certified. Farm Filings: Central Filings maintained these files. Phone requests are accepted. The charge is $10. Online Access: Available through Data-Share program on a subscription basis. The charge is $10 per month plus 10 cents per minute and telephone charges. Contact Mary Ann Saddler or Ted Wiggin at (801) 530-6643.
Vermont
Uniform Commercial Code, Secretary of State, Montpelier, VT 05609 (Regular mail to: 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1104; Fed Ex to: 94 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05609); (802) 828-2388. Searches: Requests for searches may be phoned in or submitted in writing. They will bill for phone requests. The charge is $5 per debtor name, plus 50 cents for an information sheet containing debtor's name, secured party, file number, and date and time filed. Copies of Documents: Available for $2 for 5" x 8" or $5 for 8 1/2" x 11" copies. Certification fee is $5. Farm Filings: Central Filings Section maintains these files. Contact the above address. The charges for searches is the same. Online Access: $10/month, $.10/minute.
Virginia
Uniform Commercial Code Division, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23209 (Street Address: 1220 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23209); (804) 786-3689. Searches: Requests for searches must be submitted in writing in a letter or Form UCC-11. The charge is $6 per debtor name. Copies of Documents: Available for $1 per page. There is an additional charge of $6 for certification. Farm Filings: Maintained by this office and the County Recorder. Online Access: No.
Washington
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State Licensing Offices
Buried within each state government are several, and sometimes dozens, of offices where individuals as well as business establishments must register in order to perform certain types of services and commercial activities. State laws require accountants, architects, concert promoters, employment agencies, podiatrists and numerous other professionals to register. The data derived from these regulatory boards provide unique opportunities for researchers and marketing executives to obtain demographic data, mailing lists and even competitive information.
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Professional People and Local Businesses
Mailing Lists
Mailing lists offer the biggest potential from these offices. The unusual as well as the mundane are available in a variety of formats. Many of these lists are not accessible commercially, but you can get them from the states inexpensively and usually without restrictions. In other words, you can purchase a state list once, and use it over and over again. Commercial list brokers will never let you do this. Here is a sampling of available mailing lists:
- 1 cent per name for all dentists in Kentucky;
- Free directory of real estate agents in Arizona;
- $40 for a list of all nurses in Colorado;
- A mailing list of all contractors in Arkansas for $10;
- 2 cents per name for all swimming pool dealers in Florida;
- A listing of librarians in Georgia;
- 4 cents a name for all the psychologists in California;
- $100 for a computer tape of all accountants in Florida;
- $1.45 per 1,000 names for all medical practices in Illinois;
- Free list of all attorneys in Maine.
Almost every state provides mailing labels in the form of cheshire or pressure sensitive labels. In many cases, the charge is nominal.
Professional People and Local Businesses
Common Lists and Specialized Rosters
Every state maintains a variety of standard rosters. Some states keep as few as 20 lists and others have over 100. Names of licensed professionals and business establishments available from most every state include:
- medical professionals
- accountants
- real estate agents and brokers
- veterinarians
- barbers
- insurance agents
- architects
- nursing homes
- cosmetologists
- hearing aid dealers
- social workers
- lawyers
After reviewing the rundown of all 50 states and District of Columbia licensing boards, you will be amazed at the variety of lists that are within easy reach. In most cases you can obtain printouts for such licensed services as:
- burglar alarm contractors in Maine
- tow truck operations in Minnesota
- hat cleaners in Ohio
- ski areas in Michigan
- day care centers in New York
- security guards in New Hampshire
- outfitters in Colorado
Professional People and Local Businesses
Computer Tapes and Diskettes: Selections and Sorting Options
Many states can provide the information on magnetic tape and some are beginning to offer data on IBM PC compatible diskettes. Almost every state will allow you to select names by zip code or county whether the licensee is active or inactive. Some states will allow you to select certain demographic characteristics, such as years of formal education.
Professional People and Local Businesses
Markets and Demographics
With a little creativity and resourcefulness, the information at licensing boards can provide pertinent clues in formulating a market profile. For example, you can determine:
- which counties have the highest concentration of psychologists;
- what is the average number of years of schooling for real estate agents in certain zip codes;
- which zip codes have experienced the fastest growth for accountants for the past 10 years;
- the number of out-of-state licensed paralegals;
- which counties have the most podiatrists or veterinarians
- how many insurance agents there are in a given county.
Some states have the capability of performing historical analysis, while others will supply you with the raw data.
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Professional People and Local Businesses
Competitive Intelligence
Depending upon the type of business you are investigating, pertinent competitive information may be ferreted from state licensing boards. For example, if you are a dentist, mobile home dealer, nursing home administrator or real estate broker, you could plot how many competitors you are up against in a given zip code or county. Or, you may be able to determine how many opticians work for an eye care chain, or tax consultants for a given tax preparer.
Professional People and Local Businesses
Organization of Licensing Boards
Approximately half of the states have a central office which is responsible for all licensed professions. For such states it is a relatively easy process to obtain information because it is all generated from a single source. However, the other states make this task difficult. Typically, each separate independent board maintains information for one profession. The only connection these agencies have to the state government is that their board members are appointed by the governor.
Professional People and Local Businesses
States With Restrictions
Some states have restrictions on the use of their lists of licensed professionals. California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Louisiana, new Hampshire, North Dakota, and Oklahoma do not release information. Alabama and North Carolina will only release the number of professionals, not their names. Minnesota will only release information if action has been taken against a professional or business. And in Iowa, Montana, New York, and Rhode Island, the data may not be used for commercial purposes.
Professional People and Local Businesses
| Licensing Boards
Besides issuing licenses to professionals so they can do business, the following offices act as consumer watchdogs to make sure that those with licenses do business fairly and ethically. Not only will these offices investigate complaints against licensed professionals, they also have the ability to revoke or suspend the licenses if the professional repeatedly acts unprofessionally or unethically. Each state listing includes the professionals licensed in that state, including health professionals, along with their different licensing offices where noted.
Alabama
State Occupational Information Coordinating Community (SOICC), 401 Adams Ave., P.O. Box 5690, Montgomery, AL 36103-5690; (205) 242-2990. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, aircraft personnel, architects, auctioneers, audiologists, speech pathologists, bar pilots, water transportation personnel, boxer and wrestler trainers, classroom teachers, coal mine foremen/mine electricians, cosmetologists, counselors, dentists, dental hygienists, chiropractors, doctors of medicine, physician's assistants, surgeon's assistants, school bus drivers, embalmer/funeral directors, engineer-in-training and professional engineers, land surveyors, fire fighters, foresters, general contractors, hearing aid specialists, heating and air conditioning contractors, insurance agents, interior designers, landscape architects, landscape horticulturist/planters, lawyers, pest control operators and fumigators, tree surgeons, law enforcement personnel, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, plumbers, podiatrists, polygraph examiners, psychologists, real estate brokers, security salespersons, social workers, veterinarians.
Alaska
Division of Occupational Licensing, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, State of Alaska, P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806; (907) 465-. Licensing boards and professions: architects, engineers, land surveyors, audiologists, barbers and hairdressers, chiropractors, collection agencies, construction contractors, concert promoters, dental professionals, dispensing opticians, electrical administrators, geologists, guides, hearing aid dealers, marine pilots, physicians, morticians, naturopaths, nursing, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, public accountants, veterinarians.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Revenue, 1600 West Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-4576. Licensing boards and professions: pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, dentists, teachers, homeopathic specialists, veterinarians, medical examiners, radiologic technicians, naturopathic physicians, nurses, opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, barbers, cosmetologists, real estate brokers, contractors, technical registrators, insurance agents, physician assistants, nursing care administrators.
Arkansas
Governor's Office, State Capitol Building, Little Rock, AR 7220; (501) 682-2345. Licensing boards and professions: architects, abstracters, accountants, barber examiners, funeral directors, contractors, cosmetologists, dental examiners, electricians, speech pathologists, audiologists, nurses, pharmacists, real estate brokers, veterinary engineers, land surveyors, athletic trainers, chiropractors, collection agencies, counselors, embalmers, foresters, landscape architects, manufactured home builders, physicians, opticians, optometrists, podiatrists, psychologists, sanitarians, social workers, soil classifiers, therapy technologists.
California
State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, 400 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 323-2191, or (800) 344-9940 (toll-free in CA). Licensing boards professions: professional engineers, cosmetologists, fabric care technicians, physical therapists, medical quality assurance, physician's assistants, chiropractors, acupuncture specialists, accountants, psychologists, registered nurses, pharmacists, architects, funeral directors, embalmers, landscape architects, veterinarians, animal health technicians, home Furnishings decorators, collection and investigative agents, dentists, dental auxiliaries, barbers, behavioral scientists, optometrists, shorthand reporters, structural pest control operators, athletic trainers, vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, osteopaths, electronic repair dealers, personnel services, geologists and geophysicists, dispensing opticians/contact lens examiners, respiratory care specialists, nursing home administrators, podiatrists, hearing aid dispensers, speech pathologists, audiologists, tax preparers.
Colorado
Department of Regulatory Agencies, State Services Building, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1550, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 894-7855. Licensing Board/Professions: accountants, architects, barbers, cosmetologists, chiropractors, dentists, electricians, engineers, hearing aid dealers, insurance agents, land surveyors, mobile home dealers, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, outfitters, pharmacists and pharmacies, physical therapists, physicians, plumbers, psychologists, realtors, ski lift operators, social workers, veterinarians.
Connecticut
Occupational Licensing Division, Department of Consumer Products, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-1107, or (800) 842-2649 (toll-free in CT). Licensed Occupations: electricians, plumbers, heating and cooling specialists, well drillers, elevator installers, home improvement contractors, arborists, TV and radio repair specialists. Licensed Health Professions: Department of Health Services, 150 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-. Physicians, dentists, optometrists, osteopaths, naturopaths, homeopaths, chiropractors, psychologists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, dental hygienists, registered physical therapists, hypertrichologists, audiologists, speech pathologists, podiatrists, hairdressers, barbers, embalmers, funeral directors, sewer installers/ cleaners, registered sanitarians, nursing home administrators, hearing aid dealers, opticians, veterinarians, occupational therapists. Other Licensed Professions: Contact Professional Licensing Division, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room G1, Hartford, CT 06106, (203) 566-1814: architects, landscape architects, engineers, engineers-in-training, land surveyors, pharmacists, patent medicine distributors, mobile manufactured home parks.
Delaware
Division of Professional Regulation, P.O. Box 1401, O'Neil Building, Dover, DE 19903; (302) 739-4522. Complaints in writing only. Licensed Professionals: architects, accountants, landscape architects, cosmetologists, barbers, podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, electricians, adult entertainment, physicians, nurses, real estate brokers, land surveyors, private employment agencies, athletic (wrestling and boxing), deadly weapons dealers, nursing home administrators, funeral directors, social workers, speech pathologists, hearing aid dealers, audiologists, psychologists, veterinarians, optometrists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, river boat pilots.
District of Columbia
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 614 H Street NW, Room 108, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-708. Licensing Board/Professions: accountants, architects, barbers, cosmetologists, dentists, dieticians, electricians, funeral directors, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, plumbers, podiatrists, engineers, psychologists, real estate agents, refrigeration and air conditioning specialists, social workers, steam and other operating engineers, veterinarians.
Florida
Florida Department of Professional Regulation, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-075; (904) 488-6602. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects, barbers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, dispensing opticians, electrical contractors, professional engineers and land surveyors, landscape architects, funeral directors and embalmers, medical examiners, hearing aid dispensers, naturopathics, nursing home administrators, nurses, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, pilot commissioners, podiatrists, psychologists, real estate brokers, veterinarians, acupuncture technicians, radiological health technicians, laboratory services, entomology specialists, emergency medical personnel.
Georgia
Examining Board Division, Secretary of State, 166 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 656-3900. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects, athletic trainers, auctioneers, barbers, chiropractors, construction industry, cosmetologists, professional counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, dietitians, dentists, engineers, land surveyors, foresters, funeral directors/embalmers, geologists, hearing aid dealers and dispensers, landscape architects, librarians, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, dispensing opticians, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, polygraph testers, practical nurses, private detectives and security agencies, psychologists, recreation specialists, sanitarians, speech pathologists, audiologists, used car dealers, used motor vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, and salvage dealers, veterinarians, water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts.
Hawaii
Office of the Director, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801; (808) 586-2850. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, acupuncture specialists, barbers, boxers, chiropractors, contractors, cosmetologists, dental examiners, detectives and guards, electricians and plumbers, elevator mechanics, engineers, architects, land surveyors, landscape architects, hearing aid dealers and fitters, massage specialists, physicians, motor vehicle Industry, motor vehicle repair technicians, naturopaths, nurses, nursing home administrators, dispensing opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, pest control operators, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, real estate brokers, speech pathologists, audiologists, veterinarians, embalmers/funeral directors, collection agencies, commercial employment agencies, mortgage and collection servicing agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors, port pilots, time sharing and travel agents.
Idaho
State of Idaho, Department of Self-Governing Agencies, Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Owyhee Plaza, 1109 Main, #220, Boise, ID 83702; (208) 334-3233. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, athletic directors, bartenders, engineers, land surveyors, dentists, geologists, physicians, architects, barbers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, counselors, dentists, environmental health specialists, hearing aid dealers and fitters, landscape architects, morticians, nursing home administrators, optometrists, podiatrists, psychologists, social workers, outfitters and guides, pharmacists, public works contractors, real estate brokers.
Illinois
State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulations, 320 W. Washington, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62786; (217) 785-0800. Licensed professions: athletic trainers, architects, barbers, cosmetologists, chiropractors, collection agencies, controlled substance specialists, dentists and dental auxiliaries, polygraph testers, detectives, embalmers, funeral directors, land sales, land surveyors, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, boxing and wrestling, engineers, psychologists, accountants, real estate brokers and salespersons, roofing contractors, shorthand reporters, social workers, structural engineers, veterinarians.
Indiana
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Indiana Government Center S., 302 W. Washington Street, Room E-034, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-3997. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects, auctioneers, barbers, beauticians, boxers, engineers and land surveyors, funeral directors, plumbers, real estate agents, TV-radio and watch repair technicians. Licensed health professionals: Indiana Health Professional Bureau, One America Square #1020, Indianapolis, IN 46282; (317) 232-2960 for the following medical specialties: chiropractors, dentists, health facility administrators, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, sanitarians, speech pathologists, audiologists, psychologists, veterinarians, hearing aid dealers, podiatrists, physical therapists.
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Iowa Department of Health, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-. Licensed professionals: dietitians, funeral directors and embalmers, hearing aid dealers, nursing home administrators, optometrists, ophthalmology dispensers, podiatrists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, social workers, speech pathologists and audiologists, respiratory care therapists, barbers, cosmetologists, chiropractors, nurses, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians. Other licensed professionals: Professional Licensing Regulation Division, Department of Commerce, 1918 SE Hulsizer, Ankeny, IA 50021; (515) 281-7400: accountants, engineers and land surveyors, landscape architects, architects, real estate agents.
Kansas
Secretary of State, State Capitol, 2nd Floor, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-3489. Licensing boards: abstracters, accountants, adult home administrators, operating engineers, plumbers and pipefitters, carpenters, electrical workers, attorneys, barbers, cosmetologists, court reporters, dentists and dental auxiliaries, educators, emergency medical services, healing arts specialists, hearing aid dispensers, insurance agents, land surveyors, embalmers/funeral directors, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, private schools, real estate agents, engineers, architects, landscape architects, veterinarians.
Kentucky
Division of Occupations and Professions, P.O. Box 456, Frankfort, KY 40602-0456; (502) 564-3296. Licensing boards and professions: hearing aid dealers, nurses, private schools, psychologists, social workers, speech and audiologists. Other licensed professionals: Kentucky Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, 275 E. Main St., Two Center, Frankfort, KY 40621; (502) 564-: accountants, agriculture specialists, architects, auctioneers, bar examiners, barbers, chiropractors, dentists, hairdressers, cosmetologists, emergency medical technicians Services, radiation and product safety specialists, insurance agents, medical licensure supervisors, natural resources and environmental protection specialists, nursing home administrators, ophthalmic dispensers, optometric examiners, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, polygraph examiners, professional engineers and land surveyors, real estate agents, veterinarians.
Louisiana
Department of Economic Development, 101 France St., (P.O. Box 94185), Baton Rouge, LA 70802; (504) 342-3000. Licensing boards and professions: acupuncture assistants, adoption agencies, adult day care administrators, agricultural consultants, alcoholic beverages solicitors, ambulatory surgical centers, arborists, archaeological investigators, architects, auctioneers, barbers, beauticians, bedding and furniture upholsterers, beer distributors, blind business enterprise operators, blood alcohol analysts, embalmers/funeral directors, accountants, shorthand reporters, chiropractors, pesticide applicators, driving school instructors, sewage/construction contractors, cotton buyers, waste-salvage oil operators, cut flower dealers, dairy product retailers, day care centers, fuels dealers, dentists, drug manufacturers, egg marketers, electrolysis technicians, embalmers, emergency medical technicians, employment service agencies, family support counselors, grain dealers, hearing aid dealers, hemodialysis clinics, home health centers, horticulturists, independent laboratories, sewage system installers, insurance, landscape architects, nurses, lime manufacturers, liquefied gas distributors, livestock dealers, maternity homes, mental and substance abuse clinics, midwives, nursing home administrators, nursery stock dealers, occupational therapists, optometrists, pesticide dealers, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, physicians, plant breeders, plumbers, podiatrists, solid waste processors, seafood distributors, psychologists, radiation therapists, radio and television repair technicians, radiologic technologists, real estate brokers, sanitarians, social workers, speech pathologists and audiologists, veterinarians, voice stress analysts.
Maine
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State House Station 35, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 582-8700. Licensing boards and professions: veterinarians, itinerant vendors, consumer credit protection services, insurance agents, athletic trainers, real estate agents, geologists and soil scientists, solar energy auditors, hearing aid dealers and fitters, accountants, arborists, barbers, commercial drivers, education instructors, speech pathologists and audiologists, auctioneers, electricians, funeral directors, foresters, dietitians, nursing home administrators, oil and solid fuel installers, substance abuse counselors, mobile home parks, river pilots, physical therapists, plumbers, psychologists, social workers, radiological technicians, occupational therapists, respiratory care therapists, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, osteopaths, podiatrists, physicians, engineers, attorneys.
Maryland
Division of Maryland Occupational and Professional Licensing, 501 St. Paul Pl., 9th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 333-. Licensed professionals: architects, master electricians, engineers, foresters, hearing aid dealers, landscape architects, pilots, plumbers, land surveyors, public accountants, second hand dealers, precious metal and gem dealers, pawnbrokers, real estate agents and brokers, home improvement contractors, barbers and cosmetologists. Referral to the licensing agency for collection agencies, mortgage brokers and insurance agents can be provided by the office listed above. Other licensed professions: Boards and Commissions, Department of Health and Dental Hygiene, 4201 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215; (410) 764-4747: audiologists, chiropractors, dentists, dietitians, electrologists, medical examiners, morticians, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, professional counselors, psychologists, environmental sanitarians, speech pathologists, social workers, well drillers, water work and waste system operators.
Massachusetts
Division of Registration, 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202; (617) 727-3074. Licensing boards and professions: electrologists, gas fitters, hairdressers, health officers, landscape architects, licensed practical nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, physician's assistants, podiatrists, pharmacists, plumbers, psychologists, real estate brokers, registered nurses, sanitarians, speech pathologists, audiologists, social workers, tv-repair technicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, architects, barbers, barber shops, certified public accountants, chiropractors, dental hygienists, dentists, dispensing opticians, pharmacies, electricians, embalmers, engineers, veterinarians, cosmetologists, and real estate appraisers.
Michigan
Michigan Department of License and Regulation, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-. Licensing board and professions: accountants, architects, barbers, athletic control (wrestlers and boxers), builders, carnival amusement rides, cosmetologists.
Minnesota
Office of Consumer Services, Office of Attorney General, 1400 NCL Tower, 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-2331. Licensing boards and professions: abstracters, accountants, adjusters, alarm and communications contractors, architects, assessors, attorneys, auctioneers, bailbondsmen, barbers, beauticians, boiler operators, boxing related occupations, brokers, building officials, burglar installers, chiropractors, clergy, cosmetologists, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, private detectives, electricians, energy auditors, engineers, financial counselors/financial planners, funeral directors/embalmers/morticians, hearing aid dispensers, insurance agents, investment advisors, landscape architects, land surveyors, midwives, notary publics, nursing home administrators, optometrists, osteopathic physicians, pawnbrokers, peace officers, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, surgeons, physician's assistants, high pressure pipefitters, plumbers, podiatrists, practical nurses, precious metal dealers, process servers, psychologists, real estate brokers, registered nurses, rehabilitation consultants, sanitarians, securities brokers, tax preparers, teachers, tow truck operators, transient merchants, veterinarians, water conditioning contractors and installers, water and waste treatment operators, water well contractors/explorers/engineers. Information will be released only if action has been taken against a professional or business.
Mississippi
Secretary of State, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-. Licensing boards and professions: agricultural aviation pilots, architects, landscape architects, athletic trainers, funeral directors, chiropractors, dentists, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, veterinarians, barbers, cosmetologists, engineers and land surveyors, foresters, polygraph examiners, public accountants, public contractors, real estate agents, accountants, lawyers, dental hygienists, audiologists, embalmers, professional counselors, and speech pathologists.
Missouri
Division of Professional Registration, Department of Economic Development, 3605 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109; (314) 751-0293. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects/engineers/land surveyors, athletic trainers, barbers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, professional counselors, dentists, embalmers/funeral directors, healing arts specialists, employment agencies, hearing aid dealers/fitters, nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, pharmacists, real estate agents, veterinarians, insurance agents, nursing home administrators, lawyers, dental hygienists, physicians, physical therapists, speech pathologists and audiologists, psychologists.
Montana
Professional and Occupational Licensing, Business Regulation, Department of Commerce, 111 N. Jackson St., Helena, MT 5; (406) 444-3737. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, acupuncturists, architects, athletic trainers, barbers, beer distributors, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dental hygienists, dentists, denturists, electricians, electrologists, employment Agencies, engineers and land surveyors, hearing aid dispensers, insurance, landscape architects, lawyers, librarians, medical doctors, morticians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, operating engineers (boiler), optometrists, osteopathic physicians, pawnbrokers, physical therapists, plumbers, podiatrists, polygraph examiners, private investigators, psychologists, contractors, radiologic technologists, real estate brokers and salesmen, sanitarians, securities brokers and salesmen, social workers and counselors, speech pathologists and audiologists, taxidermists, tourist campground and trailer courts, veterinarians, water well drillers.
Nebraska
Bureau of Examining Boards, Nebraska Department of Health, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-211. Licensing boards and health professions: athletic trainers, advanced emergency medical technicians, audiologist/speech pathologists, cosmetologists, chiropractors, dentists/dental hygienists, embalmers/funeral directors, hearing aid dealers and fitters, pharmacists, podiatrists, optometrists, physical therapists, nurses, nursing home administrators, massage specialists, occupational therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, respiratory care specialists, social workers, sanitarians, veterinarians. For other licensing boards and professions, contact the NE state operator at (402) 471-2311 to be connected with the board that licenses the following professions: accountants, engineers/architects, barbers, abstracters, appraisers, land surveyors, landscape architects.
Nevada
State of Nevada Executive Chamber, Capitol Complex, 1 E. Liberty Street, #311, Reno, NV 89501; (702) 786-0231. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects, athletic trainers, audiologists and speech pathologists, barbers, chiropractors, contractors, cosmetologists, dentists, engineers and land surveyors, funeral directors and embalmers, hearing aid specialists, homeopaths, landscape architects, liquefied petroleum gas distributors, marriage and family counselors, physicians, naturopathic healing arts specialists, nurses, dispensing opticians, optometrists, oriental medicine, osteopaths, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, private investigators, psychologists, shorthand reporters, taxicab drivers, veterinarians.
New Hampshire
SOICC of New Hampshire, 64 B Old Sun Cook Rd., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 228-9500. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, emergency medical technicians, engineers/architects/land surveyors, attorneys, auctioneers, insurance (bailbondsmen), barbers, cosmetologists, chiropractors, court reporters, dentists, drivers education Instructors, electricians, funeral directors/embalmers, engineers, physicians, private security guards, lobbyists, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, psychologists, pesticide control operators, pharmacists, plumbers, podiatrists, real estate agents, teacher agents, veterinarians, water supply and pollution control operators.
New Jersey
Director, Centralized Licensing for the Licensing Boards, Division of Consumer Affairs, 140 E. Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 826-7150. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects, barbers, beauticians, dentists, electrical contractors, marriage counselors, plumbers, morticians, nurses, ophthalmic dispensing technicians, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, professional engineers and landscape surveyors, professional planners, psychological examiners, shorthand reporters, veterinarians, public movers and warehousemen, acupuncture specialists, landscape architects, athletic trainers, hearing aid dispensers, chiropractors, opthomologists.
New Mexico
Regulation and Licensing Department, 725 St. Michael's Drive, P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM 87504; (505) 827-. Licensing boards and professions: accountants, architects, athletic promoters, barbers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, engineers and land surveyors, landscape architects, physicians, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, polygraphers, private investigators, psychologists, realtors, thanatopractice, veterinarians.
New York
New York State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230; (518) 474-3852, or (800) 342-3729 (toll-free in NY). Licensed professionals: acupuncturists, architects, audiologists, certified shorthand reporters, chiropractors, dentists, landscape architects, land surveyors, massage therapists, physicians, osteopaths, nurses, occupational therapists, ophthalmic dispensers, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, engineers, psychologists, public accountants, social workers, speech pathologists, veterinarians.
North Carolina
North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, P.O. Box 430, Raleigh, NC 27602; (919) 832-. Licensing boards and professions: architects, auctioneers, barbers, boiler operators, accountants, chiropractors, cosmetologists, registered counselors, dental, electrical contractors, foresters, general contractors, hearing aid dealers and fitters, landscape architects, landscape contractors, marital and family therapists, physicians, navigators and pilots, morticians, nurses, nursing home administrators, opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, pesticide operators, pharmacists, physical therapists, plumbers and heating specialists, podiatrists, practicing psychologists, private protective services, professional engineers and land surveyors, public librarians, real estate, refrigeration technicians, sanitarians, social workers, speech and language pathologists, structural pest control operators, veterinarians, waste water treatment operators, water treat
North Dakota
North Dakota Legislative Council Library, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Biscountants, architects, athletic trainers, audiologists and speech pathologists, barbers, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, dietitians, electricians, embalmtors, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, plumbers, podiavate police security, psychologists, real estate agents, respiraers, soil classifiers, veterinarians, water well contractors.
State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Computer Services, 30 East Broad St., 40th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-0409; (614) 466-2000. Licensed professionals: wholesale distributors of dangerous drugs, terminal distributors of dangertants, barbers, barber shops, beauty shops, managing cosmetologists, cosmetologists, manitered nurses, surveyors, engineers, surveyors, dentists, dental hygienists, osteopaths, physicians, podiawives, embalmers, funeral directors, embalmer and funeral direc
Oklahoma
Governor's Office, State Capitol, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2342 or State Information Operator, (405) 521-2011. Licensing board and professions: accountants, real estate agents, physicians, foresters, medico-legals, nursing homes, nurses, optometrists, osteopaths, physians, landscape architects, architects, chiropractors, cosmetoloma City, OK 73117; (405) 271-5: barbers, hearing aid deal
Oregon
Department of Economic Development, Small Business Advoing boards and professions: accountants, architects, barbers and hairdressers, builders, contractors, collection agencies, debt consolidators, geologists, landtractors, and TV/radio service dealers, engineering examiners, fire marshals, insurance agents, maritime pilots, real estate agents, tax practi
Pennsylvania
cupational Affairs, 618 Transportation and Safety Building, Hartants, architects, auctioneers, barbers, cosmetology, funeral directors, landscape architects, professional engineers, real estional Affairs, Secretary of State, 618 Transportation and Safety Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 783-140tors, occupational therapists, optometrists, osteopaths, pharmacists, physical therapists, podigists, speech-language and hearing specialists, veteri
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Occupational Information Coordinating Commisdence, RI 02908; (401) 272-0830. Licensing boards and professions: nurses aides, psychologists, respiratory therapists, sanitarians, speech pathologists, veterinariers, podiatrists, prosthetists, nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, osteopaths, physician assistants, embalmers/sage therapists, physicians, midwives, acupuncturtists, dental hygienists, electrologist, architects, coastal resource management, engineers and land surveyors.
South Carolina
Professional People and Local Businesses
Driver's Licenses and Motor Vehi
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Mailing lists galore and plentiful market research data derived from state motor vehicle departments offer the potential for increasing your bottom line. Did you ever want to know how many 40-year-old males in Boston wear contact lenses, or perhaps obtain the names and addresses of all Arizonians who own Cadillacs? Well, it is within the realm of possibility.
Believe it or not, those long lines that drive us crazy when registering a car or renewing a driver's license have a bright side. Each person in line turns over a wealth of information about himself or herself to the state. This data -- name, address, age, physical characteristics, and buying patterns -- are the stuff of which customer lists, market studies, and demographic analyses are made. While states charge you for this information, it will cost a fraction of what you would spend if you hired some sharp marketing consultant to unearth the data.
Take the example of my friend, Ron, a mechanic for expensive foreign cars in Wilmington, Delaware. One day Ron got tired of watching his boss laugh all the way to the bank and decided he wanted to open a shop of his own. Through the state he was able to obtain printouts of all owners of Audis, BMWs, and Mercedes in his area. Armed with this information, Ron ultimately was able to obtain a small business loan, open a shop, and now is making more than I'd care to admit.
Many states maintain files not only on autos, but also on boats and recreational vehicles. This data can be of further help in targeting potential customers. It doesn't take business brilliance to deduce that a person living in Palm Beach, who owns several high-ticket imported cars and has a 37-foot Hatteras yacht, is a potential customer for a home security company.
Many states will sort through their driver's license database by age and sex for an additional charge and provide a listing, for example, of all females between the ages of 18 and 45 years living in a particular district. If you are launching a magazine aimed at working women, this is priceless marketing intelligence. The same holds true for older persons who have special senior citizen identifiers and for young males who are eligible for the Selective Service.
This data is used in countless ways by researchers for compiling statistics on health issues, and of course, used by the government for manufacturer recalls or warranty programs and emission studies. Insurance companies, financial institutions, and other businesses thrive on this cross-sectioning of the body public.
Information derived from a state's automobile owner registration master file is usually available in two formats -- magnetic tape or computer printouts. Most states prefer sending you a tape for larger files, while printouts are allowed for shorter sorts. In addition, some states offer mailing labels for an additional charge.
The most likely sorting options include: an entire state file; all vehicles within a county; vehicle type (two-door, four-door, four-wheel drive) by state or county; and vehicle make by year, state or county.
Driver's license information can usually be extracted to provide: name and license number (only); name, license number, and address; and a variety of other factors regarding age or sex. All states charge for this information, usually per 1,000 entries plus a set-up fee, but the potential for increasing your profits by using this valuable data will far outweigh the costs.
There are a few states which do not allow access to this data. These are Connecticut, South Dakota, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Indiana, Hawaii, Georgia, and Arkansas. Utah, North Carolina, and Montana are the three states which will not divulge driver's license information but will turn over vehicle registration files. And three states, Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Kansas, will only give you the information under very specific circumstances. That leaves 38 states which are wide open.
Driver's Licenses and Motor Vehicles
| Motor Vehicle Offices
Alabama
Drivers: Alabama Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Division, P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36192; (205) 242-4400. Services: Individual records can be retrieved for $5.75 per record.
Arizona
Drivers: Arizona Motor Vehicles Division, 1801 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 255-7567. Request must be in writing with complete name, license number and date of birth. The cost is $3 for a 39 month check, $5 for a 5 year check.
Owners: Arizona Motor Vehicles Division, 1801 W. Jefferson St., Room 230M, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 255-7567. Database: Arizona Drivers - contains owner's name and address plus make, model, year, tag and license numbers for 1,655,833 cars and 875,000 other vehicles. Services: A mailing list is available for $3,300, or a computer tape can be purchased and data sorted by name and address. Tape cost is $30 per 1,000 names received.
Arkansas
Drivers: Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle Registration, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203; (501) 682-7060. Services: license information is protected under the Privacy Act. A release must be signed by a driver before that data can be released.
Owners: Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle Registration, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203; (501) 682-4603. Database: Arkansas Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address plus make, model, year and license number for over 15 million automobiles and approximately 300,000 million other vehicles including motorcycles and boats. Services: No data tapes released. Records are open for public inspection at the office only.
California
Drivers: Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 944247, Sacramento, CA 94269; (916) 657-6555. Services: Individual records can be requested; must identify the name, license number and date of birth of the driver.
Owners: Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 944247, MS-D-146, Sacramento, CA 94244-2470; (916) 657-7669. Database: California Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address as well as make, model, year, tag and license numbers of 16.5 million automobiles and 631,000 motorcycles. Services: This file must be purchased in its entirety (i.e., information of all motorcycles and registration records for automobiles costs approximately $100 per 1,000 names).
Colorado
Drivers: Colorado Motor Vehicle Division, Traffic Records, 140 W. 6th Ave., #104, Denver, CO 80204; (303) 572-5601. Database: Colorado Drivers - contains name, address, license number of 3,167,570 drivers. It is available in three files: minor, provisional and adult permits. Services: One time single run only of name, address and license number only. The cost of $25 per 1,000 names with a $1,000 minimum plus set-up fee.
Owners: Colorado Motor Vehicle Division, Traffic Records, 140 W. 6th Ave., #103, Denver, CO 80204; (303) 623-9463. Database: Colorado Owners - contains name and address. Services: One time single run only of name, address and license number only. The cost of $25 per 1,000 names with a $1,000 minimum.
Connecticut
Drivers and Owners: Connecticut State Department of Motor Vehicles, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109; (203) 566-3830. Data is not released.
Delaware
Drivers: Delaware Motor Vehicles Division, P.O. Box 698, Dover, DE 19903; (302) 739-4461. Database: Delaware Drivers - provides name, address, height, weight and other drivers license information except hair color of 494,035 drivers. Services: Some ready-made programs available. Any additional programming requires additional charges.
Owners: Delaware Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 698, Dover DE 19903; (302) 739-4421. Database: Delaware Drivers - provides owner's name and address along with make, model, year, title number, expiration date of 580,849 registration cars, motorcycles or trucks. Services: A data tape can be purchased with sorting of reportable variables for $375 plus $11 per 1,000 names.
District of Columbia
Drivers: District of Columbia, Department of Public Works Information Office, 301 C St., NW, Room 1025, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-6761. Database: District of Columbia Drivers - contains name, address, suspensions, sex, Social Security number, height, type of permit, license number, expiration dates, and restrictions of 800,000 drivers. Services: Computer tapes and printouts available. Data can be sorted by categories but not recommended. Cost is $1,700.
Owners: District of Columbia, Department of Public Works Information Office, 301 C St., NW, Room 1025, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-1159. Database: District of Columbia Owners - contains owner's name, address, make, model, year, tag number, and registration number of 263,290 vehicles. Services: Computer tape available, data can be sorted by category. Cost is $900.
Florida
Drivers: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, FL 32301; (904) 488-6710. Database: Florida Drivers - contains name, address, and date of birth of over 12 million drivers. Services: No sorting is available. A computer tape or printout can be obtained for $.45 per second.
Owners: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, FL 32301; (904) 488-6710. Database: Florida Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address plus make, model, year, tag number and class code for 7 million cars and 5 million other vehicles. Services: No sorting is available, data available on a computer tape or printout. Cost is $1.60 per second.
Georgia
Drivers: Motor Vehicle Records, 959 E. Confederate Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316; (404) 624-7487. Data is not released.
Owners: Motor Vehicle Division, Trinity Washington Bldg., Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-4156. Data is not released.
Hawaii
Drivers and Owners: Division of Motor Vehicles and Licenses, 1455 S. Beretainia St., Honolulu, HI 96814; (808) 973-2700. Data is not released.
Idaho
Drivers: Idaho Transportation Department, Economics and Research Section, P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707-1129; (208) 334-8741. Database: Idaho Drivers - provides name, address, sex, date of birth, license type, expiration date, and county of residence of approximately 1,000,000 drivers. Services: Data may be selected by sex, age or range of ages, and county of residence. The cost is $75 plus computer charges (this varies depending on size of the file, sorts, etc.) and shipping charges.
Owners: Idaho Transportation Department, Economics and Research Section, P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707-1129; (208) 334-8741. Database: Idaho Owners - provides registered owner, address, make, model, year, issue and expiration date. Approximately 1,300,000 records. Services: Data can be selected by registration type, and/or county of residence. The cost is $75 plus computer charges (this varies depending on the size of the file, sorts, etc.) and shipping charges. Computer tape or printouts are available.
Illinois
Drivers: Illinois Secretary of State, Drivers Services Division, 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62723; (217) 782-1978. Database: Illinois Drivers - contains name, address, sex, date of birth, license issue and expiration date of 8 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by various categories and provided on a computer tape for $200 plus $20 per 1,000 names, or on a printout for $.50 per page (15,000 names or less).
Owners: Illinois Secretary of State, Centennial Building, Room 114, Springfield, IL 62756; (217) 782-0029. Database: Illinois Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address, make, model and year of over 6 million passenger cars and over 2 million other vehicles. Services: Complete records are available. Data can be sorted by various categories. Computer tapes available for $200 plus $20 per 1,000; computer printouts for $.50 per pate (15,000 names or less).
Indiana
Drivers and Owners: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-2798. Data is not released.
Drivers: Iowa Department of Transportation, Drivers Services, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 244-8725. Database: Iowa Drivers - provides name, address, date of birth, height, weight, restrictions, issue and expiration dates, license number, and restrictions of 2.5 million drivers. Services: Data is listed in order by license number. Data cannot be sorted. Computer tapes available, $370 (Tapes must be provided by requester).
Owners: Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Vehicle Registration, P.O. Box 9204, Des Moines, IA 50306-9204; (515) 237-3182. Database: Iowa Automobile Owners - provides complete description of vehicle for 4.2 million cars and other vehicles. Services: Data tapes available for $.39 per thousand names plus $14 for each tape, computer time charge for sorts and a $20 set up fee.
Kansas
Drivers: Topeka Drivers Licenses Bureau, 37th and Burlingame, Topeka, KS 66609; (913) 266-7380. Data tapes not released for commercial purposes.
Owners: Kansas Titles and Registration Bureau, Room 123 S. Docking State Office Building, 915 Harrison, Topeka, KS 66626; (913) 296-3621. Data tapes not released for commercial purposes.
Kentucky
Drivers: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, State Office Bldg., 501 High St., Frankfort, KY 40622; (502) 564-4864. Database: Kentucky Drivers - provides name, address, and date of birth of over 2.4 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by various categories. Computer tapes or printouts are available for $.01 per name plus $510 for programming and computer costs. Mailing labels are available for $2.45 per 1,000 plus above charges.
Owners: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing, State Office Building, Room 205, Frankfort, KY 40622; (502) 564-4864. Database: Kentucky Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address along with make, model and year for over 2 million vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted by various categories. Computer tapes and printouts available for $.02 per name plus programming costs. Mailing labels can be purchased for $3.50 per 1,000 plus programming costs.
Louisiana
Drivers: Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, P.O. Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70896; (504) 925-6146. Database: Louisiana Drivers - provides name, address, height, weight, sex, date of birth of 2.7 million drivers. Services: Computer tape and printout available. Data can be sorted by variables. Cost is $.03 per name plus $500.
Owners: Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, P.O. Box 66614, Baton Rouge, LA 70896; (504) 925-6146. Database: Louisiana Owners - provides owner's name, address, make, model and year, date of acquisition, color, new or used for 4.5 million vehicles. Services: Computer tape and printout available for $.03 per record and $500.
Maine
Drivers: Maine Motor Vehicle Division, 101 Hospital Street, Station 29, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-5553. Database: Maine Drivers - provides name, address, date of birth, and sex of 800,000 drivers. Services: Data available on computer tape, printout available for $.25 per name. Mailing labels are available for an extra charge.
Owners: Maine Motor Vehicles Division, 101 Hospital Street, Station 29, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-5553. Database: Maine Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address, date of birth as well as make, model, year, identification number for 700,000 registered vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted by variables and can be purchased on computer tape, printout or mailing labels. Cost available on request.
Maryland
Drivers: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway, Room 200, Glen Burnie, MD 21062; (410) 768-7665. Database: Maryland Drivers - contains name, address, date of birth, height, weight, and identification number of over 2 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by variables and available on computer tape for $500 (non-refundable) plus $.05 for each record.
Owners: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway, Room 200, Glen Burnie, MD 21062; (410) 768-7665. Database: Maryland Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address along with make, model and year for nearly 3,000,000 passenger cars and 3 million other vehicles. Some insurance information is included.
Massachusetts
Drivers: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, 100 Nashua Street, Boston, MA 02114; (617) 727-3716. Database: Massachusetts Automobile Drivers - provides name, address, and Social Security number of 4 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by all variables except sex. The cost is $1,000 for the first 1,000 names and $40 per 1,000 records thereafter. Data is available on computer tape or printout (for less than 30,000 names).
Owners: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, 100 Nashua Street, Boston, MA 02114; (617) 727-3716. Database: Massachusetts Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model and year of 5 million vehicles. Services: Sorting of data is available, for instance, by particular insurance company the owner carries. The cost is $1,000 for the first 1,000 names and $40 per 1,000 records thereafter. Data is available on computer tape or printout (for less than 30,000 names).
Michigan
Drivers: Michigan Systems Programming Division, 7064 Crowners Drive, Lansing, MI 48918; (517) 322-1584. Database: Michigan Drivers - provides names, address, date of birth, and sex of 6,447,174 drivers. Services: Data may be selected by sex, date of birth, county, state, city, and zip code at a cost of $64 per 1,000 names versus $16 per 1,000 names unsorted. There is a $500 minimum charge. Data can be purchased on computer tape or printout. It is also available in limited amount on disc.
Owners: Michigan Department of State, Data Processing Division, 7064 Crowners Drive, Lansing, MI 48918; (517) 322-1584. Database: Michigan Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address with year, license number, make and model of 5,234,916 passenger cars and 2,261,688 other vehicles. Services: The cost for sorting is $64 per 1,000 names versus $16 per 1,000 unsorted names. There is a $500 minimum charge. Data can be purchased on computer tape or printout. It is also available in limited amount on disc.
Minnesota
Drivers: Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver/Vehicle Services Division, Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 297-2442. Database: Minnesota Drivers - provides name, address, and sex of 3.3 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted; there is an extra fee if more information is required. Data is available on printout or computer tape or mailing labels for $8 to $10 per name with a $500 minimum. Custom programming cost varies depending on complexity of request.
Owners: Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver/Vehicle Services Division, Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155; (612) 296-6911. Database: Minnesota Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model and year for 3.2 million cars and 1.2 million other vehicles. Services: Certain data can be sorted. Data is available on computer tape or printout. There is a $500 minimum plus $8 per 1,000 names.
Mississippi
Drivers: Mississippi Department of Public Safety/Data Processing, P.O. Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 987-1212. Database: Mississippi Drivers - contains name, address, date of birth, race and sex of over 1,924,696 drivers. Services: Data cannot be sorted. The entire file must be purchased for $250 plus $20 per reel.
Owners: Mississippi State Tax Commission Network, P.O. Box 960, Room 220, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-1117. Database: Mississippi Automobile Owners - provides a complete file, including owner's name and address, make, model, year of 1.6 million registered vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted and made available on computer tape or printout. Fees range from $1,000 - $2,000. Mailing labels available for an extra charge.
Missouri
Drivers: Missouri Department of Revenue, Information Services Bureau, P.O. Box 41, Jefferson City, MO 65105; (314) 751-5486. Database: Missouri Drivers - contains name, address, sex, date of birth, height, weight, eye color, restrictions, license number, class, and county of 3.4 million drivers. Services: Data available on computer tape or printouts for $.018 per 50,000 records. Process fee is $85.26 and programming fee is $28.75 per hour. Mailing labels available for an extra charge $2 per 1,000.
Owners: Missouri Department of Revenue, Information Services Bureau, P.O. Box 41, Jefferson City, MO 65105; (314) 751-5486. Database: Missouri Owners - provides name and address of registered owners plus make, model, year, number of cylinders, type of fuel, license ID number, license expiration date, and year for over 4.2 million cars and 3.4 million other vehicles. Services: Data available on computer tape or printout. Cost: $.018 per 50,000 records. Process fee is $85.26 and programming fee is $28.75 per hour. Mailing labels available for an extra fee of $2 per 1,000.
Montana
Drivers: Drivers Services, 303 North Roberts, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3275. Data is not released.
Owners: Montana Motor Vehicle Division, 925 Main St., Deer Lodge, MT 59722; (406) 846-1423. Database: Montana Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address along with year, make, model, body, color, serial number, second owner for over one million registered vehicles. Services: Data available on computer tape and printout. The cost is $300 for the first 10,000 names and $30 per 1,000 names thereafter on tape or disc. Cost for each additional 1,000 names on printout is $40.
Nebraska
Drivers: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 94789, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-3909. To receive information you must provide the correct name, date of birth, or license number for each record requested. The cost is $1.75 per record.
Owners: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 94789, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-3909. Database: Nebraska Automobile Owners - provides listing by make, model, and year which includes owner's name and address for 856,000 passenger cars and 650,000 other vehicle owners. Services: Data can be provided on computer tape and printout for $12 per 1,000 with a $300 minimum.
Nevada
Drivers: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711; (702) 687-5370. Database: Nevada Drivers - provides name, address, date of birth, height, weight, for more than one million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by county, zip code, date of birth and make of car. Data available on computer tape or printout (up to 1,000,000 names). Mailing labels available for an extra fee. Cost is $2,500 for the entire file or $15 per 1,000 for a partial listing.
Owners: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711; (702) 687-5370. Database: Contains owner's name, address along with make, model and year for one million registered vehicles. Data may also be selected by county, zip code and make of car. Services: Computer tape is available for $2,500 or portions prorated $15 per thousand. A printout is available up to 1,000,000 records. Also available on mailing labels. (Prices are subject to change.)
New Hampshire
Drivers: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Data Processing, 10 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305; (603) 271-2314. Database: New Hampshire Drivers - consists of name, address, physical characteristics, Social Security number, class of license, issue and expiration date, and restriction of 843,000 drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by sex or age. Data provided on computer tape or printout. Prices vary, depending on data requested and size of the file.
Owners: New Hampshire Department of Safety, Data Processing, 10 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305; (603) 271-2314. Database: New Hampshire Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model and year for 815,628 passenger cars and 517,606 other vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted by zip code, model or make. Data available on computer tape or printout (extra charge). Fees vary depending on request. Entire file available on microfiche for $50.
New Jersey
Drivers and Owners: Data is not available for purchase. Must write in for individual records. New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles, 25 S. Montgomery St., Trenton, NJ 08660; (609) 588-2424.
New Mexico
Drivers and Owners: Data cannot be sold for commercial purposes. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 1028, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028; (505) 827-2294.
New York
Drivers: NY State Department of Motor Vehicles, Data Preparation, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12202. Printouts available by written request. Cost for individual record is $5 per search.
Owners: State Department of Motor Vehicles, Empire State Plaza, P.O. Box 2650, Room 433, Albany, NY 12202; (518) 473-5595. Data tapes are not available for purchase. Must write in for individual records at $5 per record.
North Carolina
Drivers: No records released.
Owners: Transportation Data Service Center, Century Center, Bldg. B, 1020 Birchridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610; (919) 250-4204. Database: North Carolina Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address, second owner's name, make, model, year, plate classification, license number and weight of vehicle for 5.5 million registered vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted by model, year, make, county, zip code and other variables. The cost is $250 for the first 12,500 records and $20 per 1,000 records thereafter.
North Dakota
Drivers: North Dakota Drivers License and Traffic Safety Division, 608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0700; (701) 224-2601. Database: North Dakota Drivers - provides name, address, date of birth, and license number of 450,000 drivers. Services: Special sort/extraction is available. The cost is $9 per 1,000 names with a $250 minimum. Mailing labels are also available for an extra fee.
Owners: North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Service Division, 608 E. Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2725. Database: North Dakota Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model and year of 369,010 passenger cars and 391,968 other vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted by variables and provided on computer printout tape for $50 plus $40 per 1,000 names. Mailing labels available for an extra fee.
Drivers: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Data Services, P.O. Box 16520, Columbus, OH 43266-0020; (614) 752-7695. Database: Ohio Drivers - includes name, address, sex, date of birth, height, weight, hair color, eye color, zip code, and some restrictions for over 7.4 million registered drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by variables. Data is available on computer tape for $.075 per record. Mailing labels are $.08 each.
Owners: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Data Services, P.O. Box 16520, Columbus, OH 43266-0020; (614) 752-7695. Database: Ohio Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address along with make, model, year, license number, and expiration date for over 9 million registered vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted by variables. Available on computer tape or printout at $.075 per record. Mailing labels provided for $.08 each.
Oklahoma
Drivers and Owners: Data tapes are not sold. Individual records available for $1 each. Oklahoma Tax Commission, Motor Vehicle Division, 2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194; (405) 521-3217.
Oregon
Drivers: Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicles Division, 1905 Lana Ave., NE, Salem, OR 97314; (503) 378-6995. Database: Oregon Drivers - contains name, address, sex, age, and year of birth for over 2 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted and provided on computer tape for $180 or printout for $180 for full file.
Owners: Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicles Division, 1905 Lana Ave., NE, Salem, OR 97314; (503) 378-6995. Database: Oregon Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model and year for over two million registered vehicles. Services: Data can be selected by variables, data available on computer tape or printout for $180.
Pennsylvania
Drivers and Owners: Data only available with a special request. Not available for commercial purposes. Bureau of Drivers Licenses Information, Box 58691, Harrisburg, PA 17106; (717) 787-2158.
Rhode Island
Drivers and Owners: Data not available to the public. Department of Motor Vehicles, State Office Building, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2970.
South Carolina
Drivers: South Carolina Highway Department, Public Transportation, P.O. Box 1498, Columbia, SC 29216-0028; (803) 251-2940. Database: South Carolina Drivers - provides name, address, date of birth, license number, and restrictions for 1.8 million drivers. Services: Data may be sorted by last name, zip code, tag number as well as automobiles and/or motorcycles for 100,000 records. Computer tapes or printouts are available for $1,200.
Owners: South Carolina Highway Department, Public Transportation, P.O. Box 1498, Columbia, SC 29216-0019; (803) 251-2960. Database: South Carolina Automobile Owners - contains name and address of 700,000 registered vehicle owners along with make, year and serial number. Services: Data may be sorted by last name, county, city, state, insurance information and tag number as well as automobile and/or motorcycles. Requests must be mailed in. Prices are available upon written request.
South Dakota
Drivers and Owners: Data is not released. Division of Motor Vehicles, 118 W. Capitol St., Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3545.
Tennessee
Drivers: Department of Safety Information System, 150 Foster Ave., Nashville, TN 37210; (615) 251-5322. Database: Tennessee Drivers - contains name, address, date of birth, sex and physical characteristics of approximately 3.5 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by category. Computer tapes, printouts and mailing labels are available for a minimum $500 plus $.10 per record.
Owners: Department of Safety Information Systems, 1150 Foster Ave., Nashville, TN 37210; (615) 251-5322. Database: Tennessee Automobile Owners - contains owner's name, address, model, make, year and tag number of approximately 4 million vehicles. Services: Computer tapes, printouts and mailing labels available for $300 minimum, plus $100 set up fee plus $20.05 per 1,000 names. (Prices subject to change.)
Texas
Drivers: Texas Department of Public Safety, Attn: L.I. and V.I., P.O. Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773; (512) 465-2000. Database: Texas Drivers - provides name, address, date of birth, and license number for over 1.3 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted by category. Data provided on computer tape for $30,000 for the entire file, or $2.25 per 1,000.
Owners: Texas Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, 40th and Jackson, Austin, TX 78779-0001; (512) 465-7531. Database: Texas Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model, year, previous owner, and lien holder for 14 million vehicles. Services: Sorting is not available. Data available on computer tape for $4,000 plus $.30 per 1,000 written records.
Drivers: Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Division, 4501 S. 2700 West, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 30560, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0560; (801) 965-4437. Data is not released.
Owners: Utah State Tax Commission, Data Processing, 160 E. 300 South St., Salt Lake City, UT 84134; (801) 530-4848. Database: Utah Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address along with make, model and year for 1.9 million vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted and made available on computer tape for $300 to $400.
Vermont
Drivers: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05603; (802) 828-2020. Database: Vermont Drivers - contains name, address, physical characteristics, license number and date of birth for 427,512 drivers. Services: Full identification must be provided in order to obtain information. Cost is $4 for each record up to 4 records.
Owners: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603; (802) 828-2020. Database: Vermont Automobile Owners - provides owner's name and address along with make, model and year for 327,016 passenger cars and 207,684 other vehicles. Services: Must provide vehicle identification to obtain information. Cost is $4 for each record up to 4 records.
Virginia
Drivers: Data is not released.
Owners: Dealer and Information, P.O. Box 7412, Richmond, VA 23269,; (804) 367-0455. If you provide the license number, they will provide the information. Initial fee of $3,000 plus $5 per record.
Washington
Drivers: Department of Licensing, Highways/Licensing Building, P.O. Box 3090, Olympia, WA 98507; (206) 753-6961. Database: Washington Drivers - provides driver's name, date of birth and address of registered drivers. Services: Sorting is available. A written request is required and an agreement must be signed. Each program is custom made. The charge is $3,680 plus tax.
Owners: Department of Licensing, Highways/Licenses Building, Olympia, WA 98507; (206) 753-6950. Database: Washington Automobile Owners - contains owner's name, address, make, model, year and class of vehicle. Services: Data can be sorted alphabetically by owner's name, address, make, model, year and class of vehicle. It can be sorted alphabetically by owner's name, state or county. A written request is required and an agreement must be signed. Each program is custom made. The charge is $3,680 plus tax.
West Virginia
Drivers: West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Bldg. #3, Room 113, Charleston, WV 25317; (304) 348-2723. Database: West Virginia Drivers - provides name, address, height, weight, race, sex, and date of birth for 1.4 million drivers. Services: Data can be sorted and provided on computer tape or printout. Cost is $5,040.
Owners: West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Bldg. #3, Room 113, Charleston, WV 25317; (304) 348-2723. Database: West Virginia Automobile Owners - contains owner's name and address along with make, model and year of 1.4 million passenger cars and 246,000 other vehicles. Services: Data can be sorted and provided on computer tape or printout for $5,040.
Wisconsin
Drivers: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 4802 Sheybogan Ave., P.O. Box 7918, Madison, WI 53711; (608) 266-2237. Database: Wisconsin Drivers - provides an alphabetical list of name, address, date of birth, sex and driver's record for 4.5 million drivers. Services: Data available on computer tape for $2,200.
Owners: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 4802 Sheybogan Ave., P.O. Box 7911, Madison, WI 53707-7911; (608) 266-1951. Database: Wisconsin Owners- provides owner's name and address plus make, model and year of 2.3 million passenger cars and 1.7 million other vehicles. Services: Data cannot be sorted. Entire file must be purchased on computer tape for $2,200.
Wyoming
Drivers: Wyoming Department of Transportation, Attn: Driver Control, P.O. Box 1708, Cheyenne, WY 82003; (307) 777-5259. Database: Wyoming Driver - provides name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, status, expiration, and issuance date for 500,000 drivers. Services: Cost for magnetic tape: $1 per record with a $100 minimum. All requests must be approved by the Commission.
Owners: Wyoming Department of Transportation, Licensing Station, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009; (307) 777-6511. Individual record searches with a written request. Cost $5 per search.
Driver's Licenses and Motor Vehicles
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Here are trail guides for genealogy research as well as all the major federal government sources for locating individuals. Also refer to the other sections in this chapter, specifically Who Owes Money to Whom and Driver's Licenses and Motor Vehicles which identify other sources for gathering information on the family clan or next door neighbors.
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* Army Active Personnel Locator
U.S. Department of the Army
Worldwide Locator, EREC (800) 444-3333
Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN 46249-5301 (317) 542-4211
To locate a missing relative in the active army, contact this service. There is a small fee for the search.
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* Army Discharged Personnel Locator Service
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5200 (314) 538-4201
To locate a relative or friend who is has been discharged from the Army, or who is deceased, contact the above office. The locator service's records go back to 1912; you may be able to find out what your great, great grandfather did in the Army. There is a small fee for the search.
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* Army Personnel Locator
U.S. Army Worldwide Locator, ELREC
Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN 46249-5301 (317) 542-4211 (recording)
To locate a long lost relative who is still on active duty in the Army, contact this office by letter. There is a small fee for their services. The telephone recording will give you information on the procedure and the data they need from you to initiate their search.
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* Army Reserve and Retiree Locator
Army Reserve Personnel Center
U.S. Department of the Army
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5200 (314) 538-3828
To locate a missing relative in the Army reserve (who is not assigned to a unit), or to locate a living Army retiree, contact this office. They accept written requests only. You will need the full name, date of birth, or other identifying information. There is a small fee.
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* Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774-1989
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774-1989, contains authoritative biographies of the more than 11,000 men and women who have served in the U.S. Congress from 1789 to 1989, and in the Continental Congress between 1774 and 1789. Many features include a listing of all chairmen of standing committees, all major formal leadership positions, bibliographic citations, and major revisions of political party affiliations reflecting the latest scholarship. You'll also find complete rosters of State congressional delegations for the First through 100th Congresses. This bicentennial edition is the most comprehensive Biographical Directory of the United States Congress ever issued. The latest edition published at the beginning of the 101st Congress is available through the Government Printing Office for $82.
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* Congressional Directory
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Congressional Directory has been the official handbook for the Congress since 1821 and is also widely used by Federal agency officials and the general public. Its contents include lists of addresses, rooms, and phone numbers of Members, biographical sketches of Members, Capitol officers and officials, committees, departments, and information on diplomatic offices and statistics. It also includes lists of members of the press admitted to the House and Senate galleries. The 1991-1992 Official Congressional Directory of the 101st Congress is available for $20 in paperback, $30 in hardback.
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* Family and Military Genealogy
Military Reference Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5385
The National Archives holds military service records and veterans' benefits records (pensions and bounty-land application files) for service performed from the Revolution (1775) through the early 20th century. The Archives does not have Confederate pension records, which were authorized by some southern states. To order photocopies of military service records, you must use National Archives Trust Fund Form 80 and submit a separate form for each file requested. You can obtain copies of this form and additional information about military service records from the Reference Services Branch at (202) 523-3218. Your order must contain the following information: soldier's full name; period/war in which he/she served; state from which he/she served; branch of service; and whether the service was with the Union or Confederate forces.
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* Federal Campaign Finance Law Complaints
Federal Election Commission
999 E Street, NW (800) 424-9530
Washington, DC 20463 (202) 219-3420
If you believe a violation of the Federal campaign finance law has taken place, you may file a complaint with the Federal Election Commission. Send the Commission a letter explaining why you believe the law may have been violated, describe the specific facts and circumstances, and name the individuals or organizations responsible. The letter must be sworn to, signed, and notarized. Complaints of alleged violations receive case numbers and are called MURs, Matters Under Review.
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* Federal Elections Clearinghouse
Federal Election Commission
999 E Street, NW (800) 424-9530
Washington, DC 20463 (202) 219-3670
The Election Clearinghouse assists election officials and the general public by responding to inquiries concerning the electoral process, publishing research, and conducting workshops on all matters related to Federal election administration.
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* Federal Elections Library
Federal Election Commission (FEC) Library
999 E Street, NW, Room 801 (800) 424-9530
Washington, DC 20463 (202) 219-3312
The FEC Library's collection includes basic legal research tools and materials dealing with political campaign finance, corporate and labor political activity, and campaign finance reform. The Library staff prepares indexes to Advisory Opinions and Matters Under Review (MURs), as well as a Campaign Finance and Federal Election Law Bibliography, which are available for purchase from the FEC's Public Records Office.
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* Federal Employees' Personnel Records
National Personnel Records Center
National Archives and Records Administration
111 Winnebago Street
St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 538-4261
Federal employees' personnel records are transferred and stored in the National Personnel Records Center. The Center can answer questions regarding the information available, and can provide copies of documents. Contact the Center for more information.
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* Financial Disclosure Database on Federal Candidates
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Data Systems Development Division
999 E Street, NW (800) 424-9530
Washington, DC 20463 (202) 219-4140
The FEC maintains a computer database of information from all reports filed by political committees, individuals, and other entities since 1972. The data is sorted into indexes which permit a detailed analysis of campaign finance activity and, additionally, provide a tool for monitoring contribution limitations. The data can be searched by specific candidate or contributor. By contacting this office, individuals can have searches done on twenty names or less free. For searches of more than 20 names, cost varies depending on computer time needed.
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* Genealogy Reference
Main Reading Room
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202) 707-5000
Located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, the main reading room contains material on American history, economics, fiction, language and literature, political science, government documents, and sociology. A reference collection for these materials is also housed there. These reading rooms are not equipped to answer reference questions over the telephone, but will provide information on their collections, hours of operation, and the like.
Local History and Genealogy, (202) 707-5537.
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* Genealogy Research
Reference Services Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 205
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5400
Using Records in the National Archives for Genealogical Research is a free, 25-page brochure which explains a little about genealogical research in general, and then outlines the genealogical records in the National Archives. It includes the necessary information in order to research your request. You can receive a copy by mail by contacting the office above.
Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives is available for $25 and contains information about individuals whose names appear in census records, military service and pension files, ship passenger and arrival lists, land records, and many other types of records. This Guide shows how to tap this rich resource, explaining what types of records are preserved in the National Archives and what specific information about individuals is included in each type of record. It is available from the publications office, (202) 501-5325. For more information on genealogical research, contact the Reference Services Branch.
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* Genealogical Workshops
Education Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 505
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5400
Genealogical workshops are offered quite frequently by the Education Branch of the National Archives. The topics covered include census records, passenger lists, naturalization records, military service records, as well as many other genealogical topics. Each workshop lasts three hours and costs $10. Call or write for a complete workshop schedule.
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* Historical Documentary Editions 1993
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 607
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5605
This free catalog lists and describes all the documentary editions supported by the Commission with funds or by formal endorsement. These editions represent a major, long-term effort to make the nation's important documents widely available for study and research. Each title includes a brief description, as well as ordering information.
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* Inmate Locator Line
Public Information, Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Department of Justice
320 1st St., NW, Room 640
Washington, DC 20536 (202) 307-3198
A special phone service hotline is available for people trying to locate family members or loved ones believed to be incarcerated in local, state, or federal correctional institutions. Call the Inmate Locator Line: (202) 307-3126 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST.
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* Military and Civilian Employment Records
National Personnel Center
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63232 (314) 538-5201/4261
This Center holds both military and civilian Federal personnel records dating from 1900 to the present. The Center prefers written requests for reference assistance. Full name and date of birth is needed. Cost available on request.
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* Military Pension Genealogy Searches
General Reference Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5430
This office holds military service and pension records of people who served prior to 1900. The office accepts written requests only. Ask for Form NATF 80. If information is found, a $10 fee will be charged and military records will be released.
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* Military Records 19th Century On
Suitland Reference Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, DC 20409 (202) 763-7430
This office holds historical material, including Land Office records, military personnel records dating prior to 1900, State Department personnel overseas post records since 1935, the Japanese war relocation records, records of the U.S. military government of Germany and Japan, as well as records of all military actions dating from the Revolutionary War through 1963. The office provides reference assistance in locating historical material, and will accept reference questions both in writing and by phone.
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* Military Reference
Military Services Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 13W
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5385
The Military Reference Branch maintains records of military personnel separated from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Confederate States, volunteers, as well as veterans records. The publication, Military Service Records in the National Archives of the United States, provides a detailed list of the holdings and pertinent details about the records. It is available for $2 from the publications office, (202) 501-5325.
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* Military Service Genealogy Searches
General Reference Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5430
This office holds military service and pension records of people who served prior to 1900. The office accepts written requests only. Ask for Form NATF 80. If information is found, a $10 fee will be charged and military records will be released.
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* National Driver Register
National Driver Register (NTS-24)
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6124
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4800
The National Driver Register is a central, computerized index of state records on drivers whose operator licenses have been revoked, denied, or suspended for more than 6 months. Data includes name, birthdate, height, weight, eye color, date and reason for action, and date of reinstatement. Applications for driver licenses are routinely checked against the register, and states exchange information via an electronic system. Full name and date of birth is needed. The cost will depend on the complexity of the search and computer time involved.
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* Personal Census Records Service
The Census History Staff
Data User Services Division
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20233 (301) 763-7936
The Bureau of the Census employs a staff to search the Federal censuses of population from 1900 on, stored at Pittsburgh, Kansas, and provide, for a fee, official transcripts of personal data from these records to individuals who lack other birth or citizenship documents. Government agencies and employers often accept these transcripts as evidence of age and place of birth for obtaining employment, social security benefits, old age assistance, passports, naturalization papers, or delayed birth certificates, and for other purposes. The personal information recorded in these censuses may be furnished only upon the written request of the named individual or his or her legal representative. Application forms, with detailed information, can be obtained by contacting either office above.
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* Photographs of Every Member of Congress
The Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 275-3030
The Congressional Pictorial Directory contains photographs of the President, Vice President, members of the Senate and House, Officers of the Senate and House, Officials of the Capitol, and a list of the Senate delegations and an alphabetical list of senators and representatives. The paperback edition is $5.50, and the hardback copy is $16.
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* Presidential Political Appointments: The "Plum" Book
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Room S-340
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3791
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 275-3030
U.S. Policy and Supporting Positions, more commonly known as the Plum Book, lists some 3,000 political appointment jobs and describes the type of appointment, tenure, grade, and salary. It is available for sale at the Superintendent of Documents for $13 per copy, or you can get a free copy from the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.
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* Prisoners of War and Reclassification
Office of the Undersecretary of Defense
400 Defense Pentagon
Room 3E764
Washington, DC 20301-4000 (703) 695-7402
For information on conscientious objectors and POW's, including reclassification and discharge data, contact the above office.
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* Prisoner-of-War Records
Military Services Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 13W
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5385
This Branch has information regarding Prisoner-of-War records through the Civil War, and can also direct you to the proper office for information regarding prisoners-of-war through the Vietnam War.
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* Salaries and Expenses of Congressmen,
Congresswomen, and Their Employees
House Document Room
H-226 Capitol Bldg.
Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3456
The Report of the Clerk of the House includes the salaries of House members' staffs, committee staffs, and House officers and employees. This quarterly report includes a listing of House expenditures, and is available free of charge.
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* Salaries and Expenses of U.S. Senators and Their Staff
Senate Document Room
B-04 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-7860
The biannual Report of the Secretary of the Senate lists Senate expenditures and details the salaries of senators' staff, members, committee staff members, and officers and employees of the Senate. It is available free of charge.
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* Selective Service Registration Status
Registration Information Office
P.O. Box 4638
North Suburban, IL 60197-4638 (708) 688-6888
If you have any questions regarding an individual's status and the requirement to register, call or write this office.
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* Ship Passenger Arrival Lists
Reference Services Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5400
The National Archives compiles ship passenger arrival records dating from 1820 for most east and gulf coast ports, a few lists dating from 1800 for Philadelphia, and from the 1890's for San Francisco and Seattle. Archives staff can conduct searches if you know the full name of the passenger, the port of entry, and the approximate date of arrival.
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* State Access to Financial Disclosure Database
Federal Election Commission
Public Records Office
999 E Street, NW (800) 424-9530
Washington, DC 20463 (202) 219-4140
Under the State Access Program, individuals and organizations in 25 states now have immediate online access to several standard FEC computer indexes which
provide descriptive information on all registered political committees, the total receipts and disbursements of committees, and a listing of all PAC contributions to federal candidates. Participating states with operational terminals within their State Election Offices include: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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* State Election Finance Records
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Public Records Office
999 E Street, NW (202) 219-4140
Washington, DC 20463 (800) 424-9530
Researchers can obtain campaign finance reports from the records office in each state. Contact this FEC office to order a list of the names, addresses, and phone numbers of national and state disclosure offices.
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* Vietnam Casualty Computer Printout
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 501-5400
This office holds all Federal records on computer disk, which include all recent Department of Defense records and the casualty lists from the Vietnam War. Copies may be purchased.
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Information On Any Company
When many researchers are doing investigations on companies they often rely only on two major information sources:
Public Companies = U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission Filings
Privately Held Companies = Dun & Bradstreet Reports
Although many people still depend heavily on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Dun & Bradstreet (D & B), these two resources have severe limitations. The Securities and Exchange Commission has information on approximately only 10,000 public companies in the United States. However, according to the IRS and the U.S. Bureau of the Census (both agencies count differently), there are between 5,000,000 and 12,000,000 companies in the country. So you can see that the SEC represents only a small fraction of the universe. Also, if you are interested in a division or a subsidiary of a public corporation and that division does not represent a substantial portion of the company's business, there will be no information on their activities on file at the SEC. This means that for thousands of corporate divisions and subsidiaries, it is necessary to look beyond the SEC.
look beyond the SEC.
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D & B Won't Jail You For Not Telling The Truth But The Government Will
The problems with Dun & Bradstreet reports are more significant than the shortcomings of company filings at the SEC. The main drawback is that D & B reports have been established primarily for credit purposes and are supposed to indicate the company's ability to pay its bills. Therefore, you will find information from current creditors about whether a business is late in its payments, which may or may not be a useful barometer to evaluate the company.
If there is additional financial information in these reports, you should also be aware of who in the company provides D & B with information and their motives. The information contained in these reports does not carry the legal weight of the company information registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If a company lies about any of the information it turns over to the SEC, a corporate officer could wind up in jail. Dun & Bradstreet, however, collects its information by telephoning a company and asking it to provide certain information voluntarily. The company is under no obligation to comply and, equally important, is under no obligation to D & B to be honest. Unlike the government, Dun & Bradstreet cannot prosecute.
If a competitor or someone was interested in acquiring Information USA, Inc., for example, the first likely step would be to obtain any financial data about this privately held company. In this hypothetical case, Information USA, Inc. might be interested in such a sale or perhaps want to impress the competition. Consequently, the information supplied to Dun & Bradstreet most likely would be the sanitized version which I would want outsiders to see. My only dilemma would be in remembering what half truths we told D & B last year so that our track record would appear consistent. However, Information USA, Inc. would not, and does not, play such games with its financial information filed with the Maryland Secretary of State.
This is why resourceful researchers are starting to appreciate the value of the thousands of non-traditional information sources such as public documents and industry experts.
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Starting At The Securities And Exchange Commission
First find out whether the company you are gathering intelligence about is a public corporation. If it is, you should get your hands on copies of the company's SEC filings. The fastest way to make this determination is to call:
Disclosure Inc.
5161 River Road Building 60 (301) 951-1300
Bethesda, MD 20816 (800) 638-8241
The price depends on which document you wish to have retrieved. The range is between $18 to $38 per document. If the company in question files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the least you should do is to obtain a copy of the Annual Report, known as 10-K. This disclosure form will give you the most current description of the company's activities along with their annual financial statement.
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Financial Statements In Addition To The Annual Report
In addition to the 10-K you may also want to see the company's most current financial statements by obtaining copies of all 10-Q's filed since their last 10-K. 10-Q's are basically quarterly financial statements which will bring you up-to-date since the last annual report.
The two other documents which may be of immediate interest are the 8-K's and the Annual Report to Stockholders. An 8-K will disclose any major developments that have occurred since the last annual report, such as information about a takeover or major lawsuit. The Annual Report to Stockholders, the glossy quasi-public relations tool that is sent to all those who own stock in the company, can provide another component in assembling a company's profile. The most interesting item in this report, which is not included in the 10-K Annual Report, is the message from the president. This message often provides insights about the company's future plans.
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` R Obtaining Copies of SEC Documents
The fastest way to get SEC documents is through one of the many document retrieval companies which provide this service. In addition to the firm mentioned above, other companies that specialize in quickly obtaining corporate SEC filings include:
1) FACS Info Service, Inc.
157 Fisher Avenue (914) 779-6900
Eastchester, NY 10709 FAX: (914) 779-7038
2) Federal Document Retrieval, Inc. (Disclosure)
SEC Building, 601 Indiana Ave., 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20001 (202) 347-2824
3) Research Information Services
717 D Street, NW (202) 737-7111
Washington, DC 20004 FAX: (202) 737-3324
4) Prentice Hall Legal and Financial Services
1090 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 430 (202) 408-3120
Washington, DC 20005 FAX: (202) 408-3142
5) Washington Service Bureau
655 15th Street NW, Room 275 (202) 508-0600
Washington, DC 20005 FAX: (202) 508-0694
6) Washington Document Service
400 7th Street NW, Suite 300 (202) 628-5200
Washington, DC 20001 FAX: (202) 626-7628
7) Vickers Stock Research Corp.
600 S Street NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 626-4951
You can also go to one of the four major SEC Document Rooms to see any public filing. These reference rooms are located in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
If the company headquarters or main office is located in the area served either by the Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Fort Worth, or Seattle regional offices, the 10-K and other documents can be examined at the appropriate SEC office. For the exact location of any of the regional offices mentioned contact:
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street NW, Stop 1-2
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 942-0020
One way to obtain free copies of these reports is to call the company and tell them you are a potential investor. Many public corporations are set up to respond to these inquiry.
Before you order any of these SEC filings, it is wise to ask for the total number of pages contained in each of the documents you want to obtain. Most of these document retrieval firms charge by the page, and no doubt, you don't want to be surprised if a company's amendment to its 10-K happens to run 500 pages in length.
Once you have obtained the SEC documents you can then explore the additional sources described below.
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Clues At The State Level About Privately Held Companies Plus Divisions And Subsidiaries Of Public Corporations
The following sources are designed primarily to help you gather information on privately held companies or those divisions and subsidiaries of public corporations which are not contained in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the sources described here will enhance your work in collecting data on all types of companies. If the company in question is not publicly owned, the next step is to turn your attention to the appropriate state government offices. All companies doing business in any state leave a trail of documentation there. The number of documents and the amount of detail vary widely depending upon the state regulations and the type of company.
One of the main reasons you should begin your search with the state government is that it may take longer to retrieve the information from the state offices than from other checkpoints which are described in this Section.
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Puzzling Together Bits of Information
Remember that only the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission documents provide you with information on your competitor or acquisition candidate. All other government documents are generated to comply with some law or policy, such as pollution control, consumer protection, or tax collection. Because of this, government bureaucrats who collect and analyze these documents have no idea just how valuable the information can be to you. Do not expect that the data contained in other government documents will be presented in a way that automatically will suit your particular needs. Furthermore, no single document will provide all the information about a corporate entity that you are seeking.
The strategy is to get any information you can because each piece might contribute to your overall information mosaic. Although a full profit and loss statement will be out of reach, the office of uniform commercial code can tell you to whom the company owes money and provide a description of the corporation's assets. The state office of corporations may not give you the total sales figure, but if the company's headquarter is out of state, it may tell you the corporation's total sales in that state and what percentage this is of its total. With a little bit of algebra you can estimate the total sales.
If it were as easy as making one phone call and getting complete financial information on any company, everyone would be doing it. Your competitive advantage lies in getting information that other people don't know about, or are too lazy to get.
In the event you intend to dig around at the state level, the following three offices are a must. They offer the biggest potential for the least amount of effort:
1) Office of Corporations
Every corporation, whether it is headquartered or has an office in a state, must file some information with a state agency. The corporations division or office of corporations usually is part of the office of the Secretary of State. When a company incorporates or sets up an office in the state, it must file incorporation papers, or something similar. This provides, at a minimum, the nature of the business, the names and addresses of officers and agents, and the amount of capital stock in the company. In addition to this registration, every company must file some kind of annual report. These annual reports may or may not contain financial data. Some states require sales figures, and others ask just for asset figures.
2) Office of Uniform Commercial Code
Any organization, and for that matter, any individual, which borrows money and offers an asset as collateral, must file within the state at the office of uniform commercial code. A filing is made for each loan and each of the documents is available to the public. To obtain these documents is a two step process. First, one must request a search to see if there are any filings for a certain company. The fee for a search is usually under $10. Such a search will identify the number of documents filed against the company. You then will have to request copies of each of these documents. The cost for each document averages only a few dollars. This office of uniform commercial code usually is located in, or near to, the same office of corporations.
3) State Securities Office
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC regulates only those corporations which sell stock in their company across state lines. There is another universe of corporations which sells stock in their companies only within state lines. For such stock offerings, complete financial information is filed with the state securities regulator. These documents are similar to a those filed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. But, remember, that the documents vary from one state to the next and, equally important, the requirement of filing an annual report differs from state to state. Usually a telephone call to the office in charge can tell you whether a particular company has ever offered stock intrastate. If so, you are then in a position of getting copies of these filings. Usually the Secretary of State's office can refer you to the state's securities regulator.
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Finding The Right State Office
Because of the multitude of differences between the 50 state governments, expect to make half a dozen calls before you locate the right office. Several starting places are described below with the simplest ones listed first.
1) State Government Operator
The AT&T information operator can give you the telephone number for the state government operator, and then in turn you can ask for the phone number of the specific government office.
2) State Department of Commerce
Now that every state is aggressively trying to get companies to expand or relocate to their state, these departments can serve as excellent starting points, because they are familiar with other government offices which regulate business. Many times these departments have established a "one-stop office" with a separate staff on call to help a business find whatever information it needs.
3) State Capital Library
By asking the state government operator to connect you to the state capital library, a reference librarian can identify the state agency which can best respond to your queries.
4) Directories
If you intend to dig around various state government offices on more than just an infrequent basis, you might consider purchasing a state government directory. Usually the state office of Administrative Services will sell you a directory, or you might want to contact the state bookstore. If you want to purchase a directory that covers all 50 states, consider:
State Executive Directory
Carroll Publishing Company
1058 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007 (202) 333-8620
(Price is $135 per year plus shipping and handling.)
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Tracking The Trail of Company Information In Other State Offices
The three offices described earlier are only the starting places for information on companies. There are dozens of other state agencies that are brimming with valuable bits of data about individual corporations; however, these sources require a bit more care because they can be used only under certain circumstances or require extra resourcefulness.
1) Utility and Cable TV Regulators
Utility companies are heavily regulated by state agencies, and as a result, there is a lot of financial and operational information that is accessible. Most people know that gas and electric companies fall into this category, but you may not be aware that this also applies to water companies, bus companies, rail systems, telephone companies, telecommunication companies, and cable TV operators.
2) Other State Regulators
State government is very similar to the federal government in that its function is to regulate many of the activities of the business community. In those states where state laws and enforcement are very effective, Uncle Sam relies on those states to enforce the federal laws. For example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will use the records from the state of New Jersey for information on pharmaceutical manufacturers instead of sending out its own team of federal data collectors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Administration will use state records in those states that have strict environmental statutes rather than using its own resources.
3) Financial Institutions
Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions all file information with the state bank regulator. Many of these organizations are also regulated by federal agencies so what you get from the state office often will be a copy of the form filed with the federal government.
4) Environment Regulators
Almost every state has an office which regulates pollutants in the air, water and ground. Such departments are similar to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC and monitor whether any new or old business is polluting the environment. If the company you are investigating has plans to build a new plant in the state, get ready to collect some valuable information. Before construction can begin, the company must file information with the state environmental protection agency. These documents will detail the size of the plant, what kind of equipment it will use, and how much this equipment will be used. With such information, other manufacturers in the same business can tell exactly what the capacity and estimated volume of the plant will be. Sometimes there will be three separate offices with authority over air, water or solid waste. Each will collect basically the same information, and they can be used, one against each other, to ensure that you get all the information you need.
5) Department of Commerce/Economic Development
As mentioned earlier, each state is now actively trying to attract and develop business development within the state. The state's office of economic development or department of commerce is normally charged with this responsibility. To attract business to the state, this agency has to know all about existing business throughout the state, which all translates into who is doing what, how successful they are, and how large the company is. At a minimum, the economic development office can probably provide you with information on the number of employees for a given company. They will also be aware what other government offices in the state keep records about the industry or company which interests you. The experts at this state agency are similar to the 100 industry analysts at the U.S. Department of Commerce and can serve as excellent resources for collecting government information on an industry.
6) State Government Contractors
Although many states are not accustomed to sharing information with researchers, you should be able to obtain details about any purchase the state makes. If the company in question sells to the state, you should get copies of their contracts. Just like the federal government which makes all this procurement information available, the state which spends public funds guarantees that the public has a right to know how the money is being spent. You may have to enforce your rights under the state law which is equivalent to the federal Freedom of Information Act.
7) Minority and Small Business
Many states maintain special offices which track minority firms and other small companies. These offices can be helpful by identifying these businesses and may also be able to tell you the size or products of a given business. The small business office and possibly a separate minority business division normally fall under the state department of commerce.
8) Attorney General
The state Attorney General's office is the primary consumer advocate for the state against fraudulent practices by businesses operating within the state. So, if the company you are investigating is selling consumer services or products, it would be worth the effort to check with this office. In some states the attorney generals have begun to concentrate on certain areas. For example, the office in Denver specializes in gathering information on companies selling energy saving devices, and the one in New York investigates companies with computerized databases which provide scholarship information.
9) Food and Drug Companies
Any company which produces, manufactures or imports either food or drug products is likely to come under the jurisdiction of the state food and drug agency. This office makes routine inspections of facilities and the reports are generally accessible; however, a Freedom of Information Act request is sometimes necessary.
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County and Local Sources
County and local sources can prove to be the biggest bucket of worms as far as information sources go. Unlike state government offices where there are 50 varieties to choose from, there are over 5,000 different jurisdictions at the local level. Here are some basic checkpoints that can enhance your information gathering efforts.
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Local Newspapers: Business Editors
The local newspaper can provide the best leads for anything you are investigating at the local level. It is perhaps the best source mentioned in this book. A well placed telephone call to the business editor or the managing editor, if there is not a business section, can prove to be most useful. In smaller towns, and even in suburbs of larger cities where there are suburban newspapers, a local business generates a good deal of news. A local reporter often knows the company like no one else in the country. The company executives usually are more open with the local media because they like to show off about how big they are, how much the company is growing, etc. A reporter is also likely to know company employees who can corroborate or refute the executive's remarks.
Ask the local newspaper if you can get copies of all articles written about the company in question. After you review them, call the reporter to see what additional information may be stored in his or her head.
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Other Checkpoints
It is worth fishing for information in a number of other places, including agencies and private organizations.
1) Chamber of Commerce
Talking to someone on the research staff or the librarian can help you identify sources within the community about a company. A friendly conversation with Chamber executives can also provide insight into a company's financial position and strategies.
2) Local Development Authority
Many local communities, counties, and regional areas have established development authorities to attract business and industry to their area. They operate pretty much the same as the state department of economic development described above, and as a result, collect a large amount of data about the businesses in their area.
3) Local Courts
Civil and criminal court actions can provide excellent source material for company investigations. Perdue Chicken Company, a private corporation in Maryland, revealed its annual sales figures while fighting Virginia sales tax in the courts. A recent search revealed four financial-related suits filed against a large privately held political campaign fund raising firm in McLean, Virginia. If you are not in close proximity to the court, it may be worthwhile to hire a local freelance reporter or researcher. In most jurisdictions there are chronological indexes of both civil and criminal cases which are kept by the clerk of the court. These indexes record all charges or complaints made, the names of the defendants and plaintiffs in the event of civil cases, the date of the filing, the case number, and the disposition if one has been reached. Armed with the case number you can request to see the case files from the clerk.
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Company Information At The Office Of Federal Regulators
The federal offices identified in the preceding section on market studies are also excellent sources for information on companies. Industry specialists within the federal government are likely to have information on companies or can refer you to other sources which may have just the information you need.
The 26 government agencies listed here are those that are involved with regulating industries and/or the companies within those industries. The information held at each federal office varies from agency to agency; however, most of the offices maintain financial or other information that most researchers would consider sensitive.
Airlines, Air Freight Carriers, and Air Taxis
Office of Community and Consumer Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, Room 10405
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2220/5957
Airports
Airport Section
National Flight Data Center, Room 634
Federal Aviation Administration, ATM-612
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9311
Bank Holding Companies and State Members of the Federal Reserve System
Freedom of Information Act Office
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Room B1122
Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452-3684
Banks, National
Communications Division
Comptroller of the Currency
250 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20219 (202) 874-4700
Barge and Vessel Operators
Financial Analysis, Tariffs
Federal Maritime Commission
800 N. Capitol St., NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5876
Cable Television System Operators
Cable TV Branch
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street NW, Room 416
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 416-0856
Colleges, Universities, Vocational Schools, and
Public Schools
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey NW, Room 600
Washington, DC 20208-5530 (202) 219-2050
Commodity Trading Advisors
National Futures Association
200 W. Madison St., Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60606-3447 (800) 621-3570
Attn: Compliance Dept. FAX: (312) 781-1467
Consumer Products
Consumer Protection Division
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 528-8662
Electric and Gas Utilities and Gas Pipeline Companies
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
825 North Capitol Street NE
Room 9204
Washington, DC 20426 (202) 208-0200
Exporting Companies
Office of Export Trading Companies Affairs
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenue
Room 1800
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5131
Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Associations
Farm Credit Administration
1501 Farm Credit Drive
McLean, VA 22102-5090 (703) 883-4000
Foreign Corporations
World Traders Data Report
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4204
Government Contractors
Federal Procurement Data Center
General Services Administration
7th and D Streets, SW
Room 5652
Washington, DC 20407 (202) 401-1529
Hospitals and Nursing Homes
National Center for Health Statistics
6525 Belcrest Rd.
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 436-8500
Land Developers
Office of Interstate Land Registration
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 6262
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0502
Mining Companies
Mine Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
4015 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 235-1452
Non-Profit Institutions
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Freedom of Information Reading Room
1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 1563
P.O. Box 388, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044 (202) 622-5164
Nuclear Power Plants
Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (301) 415-7163
Washington, DC 20555 (301) 492-7000
Pension Plans
Division of Inquiries and Technical Assistance
Office of Pension and Welfare Benefits Programs
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N5658
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8233
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food Companies
Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 14-90
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1594
Pesticide and Chemical Manufacturers
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
401 M Street, SW (7101)
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-2902
Radio and Television Stations
Mass Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street NW, Room 302
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6485
Railroads, Trucking Companies, Bus Lines,
Freight Forwarders, Water Carriers, Oil Pipelines,
Microwave Companies, Public Land and Mobile Service
Common Carrier Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street NW, Room 500
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6910
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Suppliers And Other Industry Sources
If all of the above sources fail to provide information you need on a given company, your last resort is to go directly into the industry and try to extract the information by talking with insiders.
Although your telephone is an essential and perhaps the best research tool, there are two other reference sources that will help you track down industry specialists:
1) Trade Associations are identified in Encyclopedia of Associations - (Gale Research Inc., Book Tower, 835 Penobscot Building, Detroit, MI 48277, (313) 961-2242, (800) 877-4253. For prepaid order, mail check for $395 for 1994 edition, $415 for 1995 edition to P.O. Box 71701, Chicago, IL 60694-1701);
2) 100 Industry Analysts at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Government Industry Analysts who cover industries such as athletic goods, dairy products or truck trailers.
Your first step is to begin casting around for someone in the industry who knows about the company in question. When hunting for an expert, it is essential that you remain determined and optimistic about eventually finding one or several individuals who will be "information jackpots."
People who know their industry will be able to give you the details you need about any company (i.e., its size, sales, profitability, market strategies). These sources probably will not be able to give you the precise figure that is on the balance sheet or profit and loss statement, but they will offer a very educated guess which is likely to be within 10 to 20% of the exact figure. And usually this estimate is good enough for anyone to work with.
The real trick is finding the right people -- the ones who know. Talk to them and get them to share their knowledge with you.
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Where Else To Look For Industry Experts
Industry experts are not concentrated in Washington, DC but are located all over the world, so you need to exercise some common sense to figure out where to find them. Here are some general guidelines.
1) Industry Observers
These are specialists on staff at trade associations, think tanks, and at the U.S. Department of Commerce and other government agencies. Anyone who concentrates on an industry has familiarity with the companies that comprise that industry.
2) Trade Magazines
You will find that there is at least one magazine which reports on every industry. The editors and reporters of these trade publications are also well acquainted with individual companies.
3) Suppliers
Most industries have major suppliers which must know about the industry they service and the companies within that industry. For example, the tire manufacturers anticipate every move among auto makers well before any other outsiders. Suppliers also have to know the volume of every manufacturer to whom they sell their product because of the obvious repercussions on the supplier's business. Every company is like this, even Information USA, Inc. We are basically a publisher, and if you talk to our printers, you would get a pretty good picture of exactly what we are doing.
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Company Case Studies and Databases
1) Company Case Studies For As Little As $2 Each
Case studies of major and minor companies, as well as subsidiaries of public companies, can provide valuable competitive intelligence. These cases are identified in an $10 publication titled Catalog of Teaching Materials.
HBS Publications Division
Operations Department (617) 495-6117/6006
Boston, MA 02163 FAX: (617) 495-6985
2) Government and Commercial Databases
ABI/Inform, Disclosure, and Management Contents are just a few of the online databases which provide quick access to information about all types of companies. Additional leads for gathering intelligence about companies can be derived from diverse databases maintained by the U.S. government, many of which are identified in the Federal Data Base Finder (Information USA, Inc.).
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Complete Financials On Franchising Companies
Franchising companies, whether public or privately held, must file detailed financial information in 14 different states. These state statutes create excellent opportunities for gathering competitive and marketing data as outlined below.
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Inside Information
If the company of interest is a franchise organization, a great deal of financial information for their average franchisee is available in addition to their corporate profit and loss statements and balance sheets. A typical table of contents for a filing includes:
* biographical information on persons affiliated with the franchisor
* litigation
* bankruptcy
* franchisees' initial franchise fee or other initial payment
* other recurring or isolated fees and payments
* the franchisee's initial investment
* obligations of the franchisee to purchase or lease from designated sources
* obligations of the franchisee to purchase or lease in accordance with specifications or from approved suppliers
* financing arrangements
* obligations of the franchisor: other supervision, assistance or services
* territorial rights
* trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes and commercial symbols
* patents and copyrights
* obligation of the franchisee to participate in the actual operation of the franchise business
* restrictions on goods and services offered by the franchisee
* term, renewal, termination, repurchase, modification, assignment and related information
* agreements with public figures
* actual, average, projected or forecasted franchisee sales, profits and earnings
* information regarding franchises of the franchisor
* financial statements
* contracts
* standard operating statements
* list of operational franchisees
* estimate of additional franchised stores
* company-owned stores
* estimate of additional company-owned stores
* copies of contracts and agreements
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Market Information and Franchising Trends
The franchise information packets often include information on the results of their market studies which establish the need for their product or service. These can provide valuable market information as well as forecasts for potential markets. Is the ice cream boom over? A quick check into Ben and Jerry's forecast for future stores will give you a clue of what the experts think.
Franchise companies are often the first to jump into current trends and fads in the U.S., for example, ice cream shops and diet centers. You can get an instant snapshot of such a trend by reviewing the marketing section of a franchise agreement.
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Career Opportunities
If you ever wondered how much it would cost to open up your own bookstore, restaurant, video store, or most any other kind of venture, you can get all the facts and figures you need without paying a high-priced consultant or tipping your hand to your current employer. Just take a look at a franchise agreement from someone in a similar line of business. You can even discover the expected salary level.
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New Business for Suppliers
If you are looking to sell napkins, Orange Julius or computer services to Snelling & Snelling, their franchise statements will disclose what kind of agreements they currently have with similar suppliers.
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State Checkpoints for Franchising Intelligence
To obtain franchise agreements from the 14 states that require such disclosure, simply call one or more of the offices listed below and ask if a specific company has filed. Copies of the documentation are normally sent in the mail with a copying charge of $0.10 to $0.50 per page.
California
Department of Corporations, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento, 95814, (916) 445-7205. Fee is 30 cents per page. Send blank check stating $25 limit. They will call with price for orders exceeding that amount.
Hawaii
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Department, 1010 Richards Street, Honolulu, 96813, P.O. Box 40, Honolulu, 96810, (808) 586-2730. Fee is 25 cents per page.
Illinois
Franchise Division, Office of Attorney General, 500 South Second Street, Springfield, 62704, (217) 782-1090. Charge is a $40 flat fee per company franchise.
Indiana
Franchise Division, Secretary of State, 302 West Washington Street, Room E-111, Indianapolis, 46204, (317) 232-0735. Fee is 10 cents per page plus handling charges.
Maryland
Assistant Attorney General, Maryland Division of Securities, 200 St. Paul Place, 21st Floor, Baltimore, 21202-2020, (410) 576-6360. Maryland does not make copies. Suggests contacting Documents-To-Go, (800) 879-4949.
Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Enforcement Division, 133 East Seventh Street, St. Paul, 55101, (612) 296-2594. Contact Ann Hagestad at (612) 296-6328. Fee is 50 cents per page.
New York
Bureau of Investor and Protection Securities, New York State Department of Law, 120 Broadway, New York, 10271, (212) 341-2200. Fee is 25 cents per page.
North Dakota
Franchise Examiner, North Dakota Securities Commission, 600 East Blvd., Fifth Floor, Bismarck, 58505, (701) 224-2910. Documents are open for the public to inspect and copy, but this office does not provide copies as a service.
Oregon
Department of Insurance and Finance, Corporate Securities Section, Division of Finance and Corporate Securities, 21 Labor and Industries Bldg., Salem, 97310, (503) 378-4387. Oregon does not keep franchise documents on file.
Rhode Island
Securities Section, Securities Division, 233 Richmond Street, Suite 232, Providence, 02903-4237, (401) 277-3048. Special request form must be used. Fee is 15 cents per page copy and $15 an hour per search time.
South Dakota
Franchise Administrator, Division of Securities, State Capitol, Pierre, 57501, (605) 773-4013. Fee is 50 cents per sheet.
Virginia
Franchise Section, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising, 1300 E. Main Street, Richmond, 23219, (804) 371-9276. Fee is $.50 per page.
Washington
Department of Licensing, Securities Division, 405 Black Lake Blvd., SW, Olympia, 98507-9033, (206) 753-6928. No charge for orders under 30 pages, then 10 cents for each page thereafter, plus tax.
Wisconsin
Franchise Investment Division, Wisconsin Securities Commission, PO Box 1768, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, 53701, (608) 266-3414/3364. Wisconsin does not provide copies of franchise agreements. One must come in person or hire private service.
Information On Any Company
Companies In Your State
State documents on 9,000,000 public and private companies have hit the computer age. Thirty states already offer online access to their files and others intend to follow suit within the next year. Computerized records are such a major issue with state officials who administer corporate division offices that they have placed online access on their annual convention agenda. Furthermore, 27 states will make their complete files available on magnetic tape, and, I should say, at bargain prices. And if you are not computerized, all but a few states offer free telephone research services. Here are a dozen ways to ferret out current information on companies:
- a list of companies by SIC code within a given state or county
- names and addresses of a company's officers and directors
- a list of all new companies incorporated in a given week or month
- the location of any company with a single phone call
- a mailing list of 300,000 companies for $100
- the availability of a given company name
- a complete list of non-profit organizations
- a list of companies by city, zip, date of incorporation, or size of capital stock
- a mailing list of limited partnerships
- a listing of companies on which a given individual is an officer or board member
- a listing of trademarks for a given state
- which companies in a given state are subsidiaries of a given company
f a given company
Companies In Your State
Financial Data and Other Documents on File
Although there are variations, almost all states maintain the following documents for every company doing business in their state: Certificate of Good Standing; Articles of Incorporation; Reinstated Articles of Incorporation; Articles of Amendment; Articles of Merger; Articles of Correction; Articles of Dissolution; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Authority; and Annual Report (which contains list of officers and directors).
All states require corporations to file the original Articles of Incorporation, a yearly annual report and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation. Clerks can provide you with certifications of good standing stating that the corporation has complied with the regulation to file a yearly annual report. A certificate of good standing does not assure financial stability, and is only a statement that the corporation has abided by the law. You may obtain a statement of name availability if you are searching for a name for your new corporation. Most states require prepayment for copies of documents. You can mail them a blank check stipulating the amount not to exceed a certain amount. You may want to call the phone information number for details before sending in your written request.
Only a few states require financial information in their annual reports. However, every state requires companies to list the value of the capital stock in their Articles of Incorporation. Some states, such as Massachusetts used to require financial data in the past, so it may be useful to request annual reports of previous years.
Companies In Your State
Data on Six Different Types of Companies
The types of companies required to file documents with the state include: Domestic Companies (those incorporated within the state), Foreign Companies (those incorporated in another state, but doing business in the state), Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Non-Profit Organizations, Business Names (incorporated and non-incorporated firms). It should be emphasized here that all public and private companies as well as subsidiaries of public corporations are required to reveal this information.
Companies In Your State
Company Information Available in Numerous Formats
Each state provides information about corporations in some or all of the following formats:
1) Telephone, Mail and Walk-In Services:
Telephone information lines have been established in all but one state to respond to inquiries regarding the status of a specific corporation. New Jersey and North Dakota charge for phone service. The NJ Expedite Service allows you to receive information over the phone and charge the cost of the service to your credit card. Another option for New Jersey company information is to have it sent via Western Union's electronic mail service.
Telephone operators can verify corporate names, identify the resident agent and his address, the date of incorporation, the type of corporation (foreign, domestic, etc.), and the amount of capital stock. Often these operators can either take your request for documents on file pertaining to a corporation or they can refer you to the appropriate number. Names of officers and directors are never given over the phone. This information is usually contained in a company's annual report, copies of which can be requested by phone or letter.
These state telephone lines tend to be quite busy. It is not unusual for the larger offices of a corporation to answer over 1,200 inquiries a day. Persistence and patience are essential on your part. Requests for copies of documents usually require prepayment. You can mail them a blank check stipulating the amount not to exceed a certain amount. You may want to call the phone information number for details before sending in your written request.
Walk-in service, with access to all documents, is an option in every state. However, if you do not want to do the research yourself, almost every state can suggest private firms which will obtain the pertinent data for you.
2) Mailing Labels:
The following six states will print mailing labels of companies on file: Arizona, Idaho, Maine, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Nebraska. However, over half the states will sell you a computer tape of their files, from which mailing labels can be generated easily by a good mailhouse or service bureau.
3) Computer Tape Files:
Currently 27 states will provide you with magnetic tapes of their corporate files. The cost is very reasonable, and in many cases the state will require the user to supply blank tapes.
4) Custom Services:
Many of the states provide custom services with outputs ranging from computer printouts and magnetic tape files to statistical tables. Such services are a valuable way to obtain specific listings of corporations such all non-profit corporations or all companies within a given SIC code. Most states that offer this option compute cost by figuring time, programming time, and printing expense.
5) New Companies:
Almost all of the states offer some type of periodic listing of newly formed companies. As a rule, these can be purchased on a daily, weekly, or monthly subscription basis.
6) Microfiche and Microfilm:
Eleven of the states will also sell you copies of their documents on microfiche or microfilm at a nominal fee.
7) Online Access:
As mentioned earlier, thirty states now provide online access to their files, and other states are in the active planning stages. The states currently with online systems include:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Vermont.
Companies In Your State
{ State Corporation Divisions
Alabama
Division of Corporation, Secretary of State, 4121 Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL 36106 or P.O. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103-5616, (205) 242-5324; Selected Publications: Guide to Incorporation. Phone Information: (205) 242-5324. Office is not completely computerized yet, but can do word search or partial name search by officer, incorporator, or serving agent. Copies of Documents on File: Available by written request for $1 per page plus $5 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: No. Custom Searches: Can do word search or partial name search. Online Access: Yes. Dial-up Program available. No fee for this pilot program. Contact Robina Jenkins, (205) 242-5974. This office is in the process of being computerized. When fully on computer access, fee for online service may be charged. Number of Active Corporations on File: Figures not available.
Alaska
State of Alaska, Division of Banking, Securities and Corporation, Corporation Section, P.O. Box 110808, Juneau, AK 99811-0808, (907) 465-2530. Selected Publications: Establishing Business in Alaska ($3), from State of Alaska, Division of Economic Development, P.O. Box 110808, Juneau, AK 99811-0808. Phone Information: (907) 465-2530. Copies of Documents on File: Complete corporate record (Articles of Incorporation, annual report, amendments, etc.). Certified copies cost $20, list of Officers and Directors cost $1, Certificate of Status cost $25. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: IBM- compatible. Copy of complete master file, excluding Officers and Directors is priced at $100. Hard copy directory is $65. Weekly supplements are an additional $5. Requester must supply blank tape. Microfiche: Yes. Complete file for $6. New Corporate Listings: No. Custom Searches: Available directly from them soon. Online Access: Yes. Contact Mike Monagle, (907) 465-2530. Other: Printouts are available by corporation, SIC code, and zip code for $25 per list. Number of Active Corporations on File: 23,000.
Arizona
Arizona Corporations Division, Records Division, Secretary of State, 1200 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or P.O. Box 6019, Phoenix, AZ 85005, (602) 542-3026. Selected Publications: Sample packet with forms and statutes mailed for $4. Guideline booklets will be available soon. Phone Information: (602) 542-3026. Copies of Documents on File: Cost 50 cents per page, $5 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Master File $400, issued monthly. Requester must supply blank tape. Microfiche: All corporations statewide $75. New Corporate Listing: Monthly Listing of New Domestic Companies for $200 plus $200 for new foreign listings. Custom Searches: No. Can search by title or cross-reference by statutory agent only. Online Access: Yes. Available through Information America (1-800-235-4008), Dunn and Bradstreet and other commercial services. Number of Corporations on File: 100,000.
Arkansas
Secretary of State, Corporations Division, State Capitol Building, Room 058, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 682-5151. Selected Publications: Corporate Guide. Phone Information: (501) 682-5151. Copies of Documents on File: Call (501) 371-3431 for copies at 50 cents a page plus $5 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Master file 2 cents per name. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listing: Statistics only. Custom Searches: Categories include foreign, domestic, profit, and non-profit corporations. Cost: 2 cents per name, 50 cents per page. Online Access: Contact Philip Hoots at (501) 682-3411. Number of Active Corporations on File: 1000,000.
California
Corporations, Supervisor of Records, Secretary of State, 1230 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 324-1485. Selected Publications: Corporations Checklist Booklet. Request must be in writing and cost is $5. Phone Information: Name Availability at (916) 322-2387, Forms and Samples at (916) 445-0620. Copies of Documents on File: Cost is $1 for first page, 50 cents for each additional page plus $5 for certified copies (written requests only). You must pay in advance or send check stating limit. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Yes. You must supply the tapes or be charged $24 for tape. Charges for making 22 tapes is $300. Contact Kevin Tibown. Categories: Active $521; Active Stock $427; Active Non-Stock $150; Active Non-Stock by Classification $150 per tape. Microfiche: No. Custom Searches: Computer generated listing of Active Stock ($17,030), Active Non-Stock ($422), Active Non-Stock by Classification $150 per list. Contact: Patricia Gastelum, Management Services Division, Information Systems Section, 1230 J Street, Suite 242, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-0418. All orders must be submitted in writing. Basic cost of magnetic tape copy is $1.02 per 1,000 names. Basic cost of same run, for custom search, printed on paper, is $4.13 per 1,000 names. $150 minimum is applied to both. Online Access: No. Number of Corporations on File: 1,050,000.
Colorado
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, 1560 Broadway, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 894-2251. Selected Publications: Corporate Guide. Copies of Documents on File: Cost is $1 a page, plus $5 for certification. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Available for $500 for complete set of five. Tapes must be purchased individually. Categories: Foreign and Domestic. Microfiche: Available at $1 a sheet (includes Summary of Master Computer File, total of 60-75 sheets - must be purchased in its entirety). New Corporate Listings: Reporting Service costs $200 a year. Weekly List of New Corporations. Written requests only. Custom Searches: Yes. Categories: Foreign and Domestic available on a cost recovery basis. The minimum fee is $50. Online Access: Available. Contact Patty Webb, (303) 894-2200, ext. 300. Fee is $300 for 3 months or $1,000 per year. Number of Corporations on File: 235,000.
Connecticut
Office of Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106, (203) 566-2448. Selected Publications: None, but to get a copy of The Connecticut Law Book, call (203) 458-8000 or (203) 741-3027. Phone Information: (203) 566-8570. Copies of Documents on File: Fees are $20 for plain copy, $25 for certified. Written requests only. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Copy of master file $110. Requester must provide tapes. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listing: No. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Not at this time, but Southern New England Telephone (SNET) is working on a pilot program which should be available soon. Number of Corporations on File: 325,000.
Delaware
Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903, (302) 739-3073. Selected Publications: Incorporating in Delaware. Phone Information: (302) 739-3073. Copies of Documents on File: Available at $1 per page plus $20 for certification, $100 for long forms of good standing. Contains all documents on the corporation. Requests may be faxed to (302) 739-3812, but written requests are preferred. Requests must be paid for in advance. Call for number of pages. Documents filed prior to 1983 are not on computer and must be requested in writing. They offer Corporate Expedited Services (same day or 24-hour service) to file or retrieve certified documents. Additional fee is $20. You can pay by MasterCard or Visa and it is sent by Federal Express. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly New Corporation Listing. Fees are $10 per month which can be paid in advance for 6 months or a year. Contact Karen Scaggs. Custom Searches: Yes. Categories include foreign and domestic which are available on cost recovery basis. For manual search of foreign corporations, the fee is $30. Online Access: Not available. Number of Active Corporations on File: 212,000.
District of Columbia
Corporations Division, Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 614 H Street, N.W., Room 407, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 727-7278. Selected Publications: Guideline and Instruction Sheet for Profit, Non-Profit, Foreign, or Domestic. Phone Information: (202) 727-7283. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $5 each (all copies certified). Mailing Labels: Will be available in near future. Profit and non-profit lists updated quarterly. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings No. Custom Searches: Computer searches on agents are available. Online Access: Possibly available in 1993. Number of Active Corporations on File: 40,000.
Florida
Division of Corporations, Secretary of State, PO Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314, (904) 487-6000. Selected Publications: Copy of the Law Chapter 607 (corporate law). Forms included. (Publications on laws of non-profit corporations and limited partnerships also available.) Phone Information: (904) 488-9000. Limit of up to 3 inquiries per call. No charge to receive hard copy of microfiche on the corporations. Copy of Documents on File: Available at $1 per page if you do it yourself. Written requests must be paid for advance: $1 for non-certified annual report; $10 for plain copy of complete file; $52.50 for any certified document including complete file. Microfiche: Yes. Contact Frank Reinhart or Ed Bagnell at Anacomp, (813) 289-1608. Categories: Officers and Directors, Registered Agents and Domestic Corporations $250; Foreign, Non-Profit $85, Limited Partnerships $50, Trademarks $75 (addresses are included). Magnetic Tape: No. New Corporate Listings: No. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Available on CompuServe, (800) 848-8199. Address written request to Attn: Public Access, Division of Corporations, (904) 487-6866. Ask for a CompuServe Intro-Pak. Charge for connect time is $24 per hour, plus $12.50 per hour additional corporate access fee. Both are prorated by time used. CompuServe can be contacted directly at South Eastern Information Systems, P.O. Box 6867, Tallahassee, FL 32314, Attn: Keith Meyer, (904) 656-4500. As of February, 1992, Anacomp will handle. Contact Eileen Self, (904) 487-6073 for service. Number of Active Corporations on File: 691,000.
Georgia
Division of Business Services and Regulation, Secretary of State, Suite 306, West Tower #2, Martin Luther King Drive, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30334, (404) 656-2185. Selected Publications: None, but information package sent upon request. Phone Information: (404) 656-2817. Copies of Documents on File: Available for at least a minimum of $10 and all copies certified. Bills will be sent for orders over $10. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Master file available for $600 a month if you supply the tape. Add $18 if they supply tape. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Quarterly Listing of New Corporations on magnetic tape. There are three lists which include Fulton County, the remainder of the state and foreign. Cost is $25 each. Send written requests to James Gullion. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Available by subscription through Information America at (404) 892-1800. Connect fee is $50. Access time is 55 cents per minute. Monthly service charge is $25-$55 per month depending on size of the firm. Number of Active Corporations on File: 200,000
Hawaii
Business Registration Division, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, 1010 Richards Street, PO Box 40, Honolulu, HI 96810, (808) 586-2727. Selected Publications: None. Phone Information: (808) 586-2727. Copies of Documents on File: Available at 25 cents per page, plus 10 cents per page for certified copies. Expedited service available for $10 fee plus 25 cents per sheet, plus $1 per page. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listing: Weekly printout available but only for walk-ins. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Available through FYI for no charge. Call (808) 536-7133 (direct access number) or (808) 586-1919. Number of Active Corporations on File: 45,000.
Idaho
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, Room 203, Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720, (208) 334-2300. Selected Publications: Idaho Corporation Law. Phone Information: (208) 334-2300. Copies of Documents on File: Available at 25 cents per page, $2 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: Very flexible and may be combined with custom search. Fee is $10 for computer base, 25 cents for first 100 pages, 10 cents for next 500 pages, and 5 cents per page thereafter. Magnetic Tape: Available for $20 per tape if you supply the tape. They will supply diskette for additional $10. Microfiche: Available for $10, 50 cents for each additional copy of same. Custom Searches: Available on basis of serving agent, profit, non-profit, type, status, state and jurisdiction. Very flexible. Same prices and categories apply to labels, microfiche and custom search. You supply the tapes or they will at cost. Contact Everett Wholers. New Corporate Listing: No, but published weekly in The Idaho Business Review. Online Access: Available through Data Share Program. Fee is $150 per year plus $18 per hour plus telephone line charges. Number of Active Corporations on File: 30,000.
Illinois
Corporations Division, Centennial Building, Room 328, Springfield, IL 62756, (217) 782-6961. Selected Publications: Guide for Organizing (Domestic, Non-profit, or Foreign). Phone Information: (217) 782-7880. Copies of Documents on File: Available at $5 per page up to first 10 pages; 50 cents for each page thereafter. Fee is $10 for first 10 certified copies; 50 cents for each page thereafter. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Yes. Categories: Domestic and Foreign cost $1,500; Not-for-Profit cost $1,500. You must supply tape. Microfiche: Only condominiums list available for $150. New Corporate Listings: Daily list of newly formed corporations costs $318 per year; Monthly List priced at $180 per year. Custom Searches: No. Other: Certified List of Domestic and Foreign Corporations (Address of Resident Agent included) costs $38 for two volume set. Online Access: Available from Mead Data Central (LEXIS), 9393 Springboro Pike, P.0. Box 933, Dayton, OH 45401, Contact: Diane Fisher at (800) 227-4908, ext. 6382. Cost is $500 per month. Number of Active Corporations on File: 240,000.
Indiana
Office of Corporation, Secretary of State, Room E018, 302 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-6582. Selected Publications: Indiana Corporation Guide. Phone Information: (317) 232-6576. Copies of Documents on File: Available at $1 per page and $15 to certify. May pay in advance or be billed. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Daily Listing is published monthly for $20 a month. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Available. Tapes made into computer database by Mead Data (LEXIS) at (800) 634-9738 and by Information America (800) 235-4008. Contact Bob Gardner at (317) 232-6691. Number of Active Corporations on File: 200,000.
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319, (515) 281-5204. Selected Publications: Iowa Profit Corporations. Phone Information: (515) 281-5204. Copies of Documents on File: Available at $1 per page; certified copies cost $5. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Master file costs $165; detailed domestic profit $415; domestic non-profit $160 and requester must supply tape. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: No. Custom Searches: Searches by Chapters of Incorporation (profit, non-profit, etc.) and or. Cost determined at time of request. Online Access: Available through Dial Up Program. Contact Allen Welsh at (515) 281-8363. Cost is $150 per year, 30 cents per minute plus telephone charges. Number of Active Corporations on File: 97,000.
Kansas
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, Capitol Building, Second Floor, Topeka, KS 66612, (913) 296-4564. Selected Publications: None. Will send out forms with instruction sheets. Phone Information: (913) 296-4564. Copies of Documents on File: Available at 50 cents per page plus $7.50 for certified copies (written requests only). Must be paid for in advance. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Available. Master file costs $2,000. Microfiche: No. Other: Microfilm is available for $25 a roll plus $7.50 postage for up to 50 rolls. Master File on magnetic tape will be needed to use. Contact Cathy Martin. New Corporate Listings: No. Custom Searches: No. May be available in the future. Online Access: Available through Info Network Kansas, (913) 296-5143. Number of Active Corporations on File: 66,000.
Kentucky
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, Room 154, Capitol Building, Frankfort, KY 40601, (502) 564-2848. Selected Publications: Rules and Laws Manual ($8). Phone Information: (502) 564-7336. Copies of Documents on File: Mail in request with payment. Call (502) 564-7330 to obtain number of copies in advance. Cost is $1 per page; $5 plus $.50 per page for certified copies. Mailing Label: No. Magnetic Tape: Available for $250. Tape contains all profit and non-profit corporations on file. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Available for $50 a month. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: No, but is being considered. Number of Active Corporations on File: 80,000.
Louisiana
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (504) 925-4704. Selected Publications: Corporate Law Book ($6). Phone Information: (504) 925-4704. Copies of Documents on File: Available starting at $10 for certified articles. Cost for total file is $20. Mailing Label: No. Magnetic Tape: Available in the future. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listing: Weekly Newsletter at no charge. (Requester must supply large pre-addressed envelope). Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Dial Up Access, (504) 922-1475. Number of Active Corporations on File: 120,000.
Maine
Information and Report Section, Bureau of Corporations, Secretary of State, State House Station 101, Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 287-4195. Selected Publications: Guide to Completing Forms of Incorporation (Blue Guide). Phone Information: (207) 287-4195. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $2 per page, plus $5 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic tape: No, but hope to have it in the near future. Contact Rebecca Wyke at (207) 287-6308. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Corporations Listing costs $10. Contact Betsy at (207) 289-4183. Custom Searches: No, but hope to have it in near future. Online Access: No. Number of Active Corporations on File: 40,000.
Maryland
Corporate Charter Division, Department of Assessments and Taxation, 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, (410) 225-1330. Selected Publications: Guide to Corporations. Phone Information: (410) 225-1330. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $1 per page, plus $6 for certified copies for walk-ins. If they make copy there is a $20 expediting fee. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Available for $250 weekly. Infrequent requests cost $425. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Corporate Computer Printout costs $25 a month. Custom Searches: Not at this time. Online Access: Hope to have in near future. Number of Active Corporations on File: 300,000.
Massachusetts
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 727-2850. Selected Publications: Organizing a Business Corporation, Organizing a Non-Profit Corporation, When You Need Information About Corporations in Massachusetts, Choose a Name for Your Business, Compendium of Corporate Law ($15). Phone Information: (617) 727-2850. Copies of Documents on File: Available for 20 cents per page (send a minimum of 80 cents), $12 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Cost is $300 for copy of master file and record layout. Requester must supply tapes. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Semi-monthly Filings cost $15; Quarterly Filings cost $50; bi-weekly printout cost $15. Custom Searches: Available on a cost recovery basis. Online Access: Direct Access program. Cost is $149 annually. Connect time is 40 cents per minute. Number of Corporations on File: 375,000.
Michigan
Corporation Division, Corporation and Securities Bureau, Michigan Department of Commerce, PO Box 30054, 6546 Mercantile, Lansing, MI, 48909, (517) 334-6302. Selected Publications: None. Phone Information: (517) 334-6311. Copies of Documents on File: Available at a minimum of $6 for 6 pages or less, $1 for each page thereafter. Certified copies cost $10. (Request a price list.) Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: Available for $145. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Listing costs $90 per month. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Available through Information America, (800) 235-4008 or Mead Data, (313) 259-1156. Number of Corporations on File: 251,000.
Minnesota
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, (612) 296-2803. Selected Publications: Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota. Phone Information: (612) 296-2803. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $3 per document, $8 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: Yes. Categories: Domestic, Limited Partnerships, Non-profits, Foreign, Foreign Limited, Foreign Non-profits, Trademarks, Business Trusts. Cost determined at time of request. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: Available documents on file (Articles of Incorporation, annual reports, amendments) cost 21 cents sheet plus filing or retrieval fees. Paper copy of microfiche is $6 per corporation for complete file. $3 for articles of incorporation. New Corporate Listings: Daily Log costs 25 cents per page. Custom Searches: Available on a cost recovery basis. Categories same as for mailing labels. Online Access: Direct Access available for $50 annually plus transaction charge of $1 to $4. Number of Corporations on File: 194,500.
Mississippi
Office of Corporations, Secretary of State, PO Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205, (601) 359-1350 or mailing address: 202 N. Congress, Suite 601, Jackson, MS 39201. Selected Publications: None. Phone Information: (601) 359-1627. Copies of Documents on File: Available at $1 per page plus $10 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Available for $200 for set of 2. You are to supply tapes. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Listing costs $25. Custom Searches: Available to limited extent. Printout costs $2 per page. Online Access: Yes. $250 sign-up fee, plus flat monthly fee. $50 is monthly minimum for first 100 transactions. Contact Sheryl Crawford at (601) 359-1548. Number of Active Corporations on File: 80,000. This office has converted to an automated system with advanced search capabilities.
Missouri
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, 301 High Street, PO Box 77, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (314) 751-4194. Selected Publications: Corporation Handbook. Phone Information: (314) 751-4153. Copies of Documents on File: Available at 50 cents per page plus $5 for certified copies. Send in written requests and they will bill. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Cost is between $100 and $200 for copy of master file. Contact Sara Welch at (314) 751-5832. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Not usually, but can be set up on special request. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: Available through Mead Data Central (LEXIS), 9393 Springboro Pike, PO Box 933, Dayton, OH 45401, (513) 865-6800; Prentice-Hall, Dunn and Bradstreet or Information America. Direct Dial Up access is available through the State Access Center. Contact John Bluma at (314) 751-4780 or Sara Welch at (314) 751-5832. Number of Active Corporations on File: 140,000.
Montana
Corporate Department, Secretary of State, Capitol Station, Helena, MT 59620, (406) 444-3665. Selected Publications: None. Phone Information: (406) 444-3665. Copies of Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page; $2 for certification. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: No. Custom Searches: No, but can search by name of corporation only. Online Access: No. Number of Active Corporations on File: 33,000.
Nebraska
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE 68509, (402) 471-4079. Selected Publications: None. Phone Information: (402) 471-4079. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $1 per page, $10 for certified copies. Will bill for requests under $50. Mailing Labels: Available on a cost recovery basis. Can do for entire data base only. Contact Mr. Englert at (402) 471-2554. Magnetic Tape: Available on a cost recovery basis. Also contact Mr. Englert. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Available upon request. Will set up for number of issues customer requests. $100 per issuance. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: No. Number of Active Corporations on File: 50,000
Nevada
Office of Corporations, Secretary of State, Capitol Complex, Carson City, NV 89710, (702) 687-5203. Selected Publications: Guidelines. Phone Information: Corporate Status call (702) 687-5105. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $1 per page, $10 for certified copies. Written request only, prepayment required (send a blank check stating limit). Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Copy of master file available. Corporations takes 2 tapes which requester supplies. Cost per tape is $25. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Listing of New Corporations costs $25 a month. Custom Searches: Yes. Searches may be done by location of resident agent and other ways. Cost determined at time of request. Other: A three volume listing of corporations on file, in the "Alpha Listing", is published twice a year which includes names of active and inactive corporations but not addresses. Cost for set is $25. Contact Cindy Woodgate. Online Access: Dial Up Direct Access through subscription service. Your computer needs a communication pack and you must set up trust account from which $24.50 per hour, prorated by actual minutes used, will be deducted. For ID number and password, contact Cindy Woodgate. Number of Active Corporations on File: 60,000.
New Hampshire
Corporate Division, Secretary of State, State House, Room 204, Concord, NH 03301, (603) 271-3244. Selected Publications: How to Start a Business, New Hampshire Corporate Law. Phone Information: (603) 271-3246. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $1 per page, plus $5 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: Complete listing of all registrations. No breakdown by type of entity (updated monthly). Annual Subscription costs $200. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Subscriber List costs $15 plus postage. Custom Searches: No. Other: Booklet listing all non-profit corporations is available for $45. Online Access: No. Number of Active Corporations on File: 33,000.
New Jersey
Commercial Recording Division, Secretary of State, 820 Bear Tavern Road, West Trenton, NJ 08628, (Mailing address: CN 308), (609) 530-6400. Selected Publications: Corporate Filing Packet. Phone Information: General Information call (609) 530-6405; Forms call (609) 292-0013; Expedite Service call (609) 984-7107. There is a charge for standard information, $5 look-up fee for each request plus $10 expedite fee. User may use VISA or Master Charge for payment. Answers available by phone, mail or Western Union Electronic Mail. Requests and answering copies may be done through FAX at (609) 530-6433. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $10 plus $15 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly List of Corporations costs $100 per month. Custom Searches: Numerous search capabilities are available. Each request is reviewed on individual basis. Requester is billed for computer time. Online Access: No. Number of Active Corporations on File: 436,314.
New Mexico
State Corporation Commission, PO Drawer 1269, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1269, (505) 827-4502. Selected Publications: None. Phone Information: (505) 827-4504. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $1 per page, minimum $10, plus additional $25 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Yes. Monthly listings available. Requester must send manilla self-addressed envelope. Online Access: Available through New Mexico Technet, 4100 Osuna N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 345-6555. You may also pay the same charge as the State by purchasing it directly from the Corporation Division. They will bill you for usage monthly. Contact Mr. Salinas at (505) 827-4502. Custom Searches: Yes. Categories: Corporate Name, Domestic or Foreign, Profit or Non-profit, Date of Incorporation, Active or Inactive, Identification Number, Amount of Capital Stock, Authorized Stock, Instrument file, Principal Office Address, Officers and Directors Names (includes addresses, Social Security numbers and titles), Name of Incorporators, Registered Agent and Office, Good Standing Status, Parent/Subsidiary Information. Call or put request in writing. Only a limited number of custom searches can be performed each month. Number of Active Corporations on File: over 100,000.
New York
New York State, Department of State, Division of Corporations, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-6200. Selected Publications: Extract of Laws for Incorporating. Phone Information: (518) 474-6200. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $5 per document, $10 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listing: Report of Corporations is printed daily and mailed out every other day. It is available by subscription only for $125 per year, $75 for 6 months or $40 for 3 months. Online Access: Available in the near future. Number of Corporations on File: 1,200,000.
North Carolina
Division of Corporation, Secretary of State, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603-5909, (919) 733-4201. Selected Publications: North Carolina Business Corporation Guidelines, North Carolina's Non-profit Corporation Handbook. Phone Information: (919) 733-4201. Copies of Documents on File: Available for $1 per page, $5 for certified copies. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: Available on cost recovery basis. To make a request, write Bonnie Elek. Categories: All active corporations, foreign, domestic, non-profit, and profit. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Available for $20 per month and issued in hard copy only. Custom Searches: Yes. Categories: Type of Corporation, Professional Corporations, Insurance Corporations, Banks, and Savings and Loans. Not available for the type of business a corporation conducts. This may be available in the future. Online Access: Available. Number of Active Corporations on File: 180,000.
North Dakota
Corporation Division, Secretary of State, Capitol Building, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505, (701) 224-2905. Selected Publications: North Dakota Business Corporation Act Statute, $3. Phone Information: (701) 224-4284. Copies of Documents on File: Search of records cost $5, four pages for $1, $10 for certified copies. Written or phone requests accepted. Requester will be billed for phone orders. Mailing Labels: No. Magnetic Tape: No. Microfiche: No. New Corporate Listings: Monthly Corporation List costs $10 per month. Custom Searches: No. Online Access: No, but may be available in the future. Number of Active Corporations on File: 22,500.
Corporation Division, Secretary of State, 30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0418, (614) 466-3910. Selected Publications:
Companies In Your State
State Company Directories
Market Info, Mailing Lists, Databases Available From State Company Directories
Would you like to know what kind of computing systems and software 24,000 manufacturing firms in California use? Or where to find out what materials 7,000 manufacturers in North Carolina need for their manufacturing processes? Or which of 2,700 manufacturers in Nevada have contracts with the federal government? You can get quick answers to these questions and more in the state directories of manufacturing companies.
These directories contain valuable information concerning what products are bought, sold, and distributed in each state. At the very least, each directory lists the companies' names, addresses, phone numbers, products, and SIC codes, and is cross- referenced by company name, location, and SIC code/product. So, if you want to find out which companies in Tennessee manufacture a certain type of electronic component and where they are located, all you have to do is look it up in the product index. If you want to find out what manufacturing firms are operating in a certain town or county, the geographic index will tell you. These directories can be invaluable for targeting new market areas, monitoring industry trends, developing more effective mailing lists, and much more.
The majority of these directories are put out by the individual state's Chamber of Commerce or Department of Economic Development, while private publishing firms compile and distribute the rest. The price and sophistication of these directories vary widely from state to state. While some, like Montana's, may offer only the basic information mentioned above, others, like the Illinois directory, will also include key personnel, CEO, parent company, employment figures, import/export market, computer system used, and more. Prices range from $5 for Wyoming's directory, all the way to $165 for California's directory. Most of the prices listed below include shipping and handling, and state sales tax where applicable.
Many of these directories are also available in database formats and differ widely in cost. While there are some real bargains, such as Rhode Island's directory of 2,600 firms on diskette for $50, some, like Texas's of 18,000 firms, will cost you $1,000. Before ordering any of these databases, make sure that the software is compatible with your own system. Mailing labels for many of the directories are also available, and many states allow you to choose the companies you want for your mailing list on a cost per label basis.
State Company Directories
P~P List of State Company Directories
Alabama
Alabama Development Office, Research Division, State Capitol, 135 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 242-0400. $55. Listing of 6,500 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, year established, employee figures, product lines, parent company, import/export, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, parent company, international trade, and SIC code. Available on diskette. There is a $35 set up fee plus $.09 for each record. Entire state would be $600.
Alaska
Alaska Center for International Business, University of Alaska, 3211 Providence, Suite 203, Anchorage, AK 99508; (907) 786-4300. The Alaska Trade Directory, a listing of 150 Alaska companies and industries that import or export, includes name, address, phone, CEO, key personnel, market area, product/service, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name and product/SIC code. Prices available on request.
Arizona
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Bank One Plaza, 201 N. Central, Suite 2700, Phoenix, AZ 85073; (602) 254-5521. $75. Listing of 5,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, market area, products, and SIC code. Cross- referenced by company name, location, market area, and products/SIC code. Diskette format, $403.
Arkansas
Arkansas Industrial Development Foundation, P.O. Box 1784, Little Rock, AR 72203; (501) 682-1121. $50. Listing of 2,500 companies includes name, address, phone, contact person, parent company, products, and SIC code. Cross- referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code.
California
Database Publishing Company, 523 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663; (800) 888-8434. $165. Listing of 24,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, key personnel, sales volume, year established, parent company, products, computer brand used, import/export, employee figures, and SIC code. Cross- referenced by company name, location, products, and SIC code. Available on diskette for $975, book included.
Colorado
Business Research Division, University of Colorado, Campus Box 420, Boulder, CO 80309; (303) 492-8227. $75. Listing of 4,700 companies includes name, address, phone, employee figures, market area, CEO, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Available in database format for $395. Mailing labels: $275/set. Prices may vary.
Connecticut
Connecticut Labor Department, Employment Security Division, Attn: Business Management, 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Weathersfield, CT 06109; (203) 566-3470. $24. The 1984 directory of 4,000 companies includes name, address, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, products, and SIC codes. A quarterly updated listing is available for $7/year.
MacRae's Industrial Directories, 817 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003; (800) 622-7237. $129.50. Listing of 8,200 CT manufacturing firms includes name, address, phone, parent company, key personnel, employee figures, size, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code.
Delaware
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, 1201 N. Orange Street, P.O. Box 671, Wilmington, DE 19899; (302) 655-7221. $45 for state Chamber members; $55 for non-members. The directory of commerce and industry, listing over 5,600 companies, includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, products/ services, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Mailing labels: 25 cents/company.
Florida
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 888-5900. $85. Listing of over 9,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, products, import/export, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Available on diskette, $325. Mailing labels: 10 cents per company, $150 per 1,000 names, 1,000 minimum.
Georgia
Georgia Department of Industry and Trade, Directory Section, P.O. Box 56706, Atlanta, GA 30343; (404) 656-3619. $55. Listing of 8,000 companies includes name, address, phone, market area, parent company, key personnel, employee figures, year established, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location and SIC code.
Hawaii
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, 735 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 522-8800. $45. The current edition of over 150 companies includes name, address, phone, contact person, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code.
Idaho
Center for Business Development and Research, University of ID, Moscow, ID 83844-3227; (208) 885-6611. The new directory of over 1,300 manufacturers will include name address, phone, CEO, product/service, contact person, import/ export, employee figures, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Diskette: PC compatible, cost available upon request.
Illinois
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $145. Listing of over 20,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, computer brand used, year established, sales volume, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskette format, containing 9,000 companies with 20 or more employees, available for $325.
Indiana
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $98. Listing of over 8,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, year established, annual sales, computer brand used, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskette format, containing 6,000 companies with 10 or more employees, available for $295.
Iowa Department of Economic Development, Research Section, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 281-3925. $67. Listing of over 5,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, purchasing agent, parent company, employee figures, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Available on diskette, $299. Contact Harris Publishing, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, Oh 44087; (800) 888-5900.
Kansas
Kansas Department of Commerce, 700 SW Harrison Street, Suite 1300, Topeka, KS 66603-3712; (913) 296-3481. $40. Listing of 4,000 companies includes name, address, phone, contact person, parent company, employee figures, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskettes will be available in 1994.
Kentucky
Department of Economic Development, Maps and Publications, 133 Holmes Street, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-4715. $30. Listing of 3,600 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, year established, employee figures, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code.
Louisiana
Department of Economic Development, Commerce and Industry, P.O. Box 94185, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185; (504) 342-5361. $55. Listing of 3,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, purchasing agent, marketing area, import/export, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Database price available on request.
Maine
Maine Manufacturing Directory, Tower Publishing Company, 34 Diamond Street, P.O. Box 7220, Portland, ME 04112; (800) 431-2665 in-state; (207) 774-5361 out-of-state. $42.50. Listing of 2,200 companies includes name, address, phone, three contact persons, employee figures, gross sales, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Mailing labels: $55 for first 1,000, then 5 cents each. Diskettes, $225.
Maryland
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 888-5900. $62. Listing of 2,500 companies includes name, address, phone, employee figures, year established, annual sales, products, key personnel, and SIC code. Divided into sections by company name, location, industry, import/ export, products, and SIC code. Mailing labels: $75 per 1,000 names, minimum charge $150. Diskette available for $249.
Massachusetts
George D. Hall Publishing Company, 50 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02109; (617) 523-3745. $67.95 in-state; $56.95 out-of-state. Listing of 7,400 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, sales volume, employee figures, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product. Database format on diskette for any 3,000 companies available for $400. Mailing labels $225 minimum per 3,000; 6 cents per name.
Michigan
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $145. Listing of 14,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, computer brands used, year established, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskette format, containing 7,000 companies with 20 or more employees, available for $325.
Minnesota
National Information Systems, 4401 West 76th Street, Edina, MN 55435; (612) 893-8308. $83.49. Listing of 9,000 companies includes name, address, phone, contact person, employee figures, sales volume, year established, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code.
Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development, 1400 Walter Sillers Bldg., P.O. Box 849, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-3448. $50. Listing of 2,600 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, key personnel, employee figures, parent company, products, international trade, and SIC code. Cross- referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Available on diskette for $400, and $200 for yearly update.
Missouri
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $97. Listing of 8,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, computer brand used, year established, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskette format, containing 4,800 companies with 10 or more employees, available for $299.
Montana
Department of Commerce, Business Assistance Division, 1424 9th Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3923. $20. Listing of 2,500 companies includes name, address, phone, owner, size classification, products, and SIC code. Cross- referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code.
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-3784. $40. Listing of 1,849 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, parent company, employee figures, import/export, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code. Available on IBM compatible diskette for $150.
Nevada
Gold Hill Publishing Company, P.O. Drawer F, Virginia City, NV 89440; (702) 847-0222. $109. Listing of 6,530 companies includes name, address, phone, parent company, CEO, key personnel, FAX #, square footage occupied, sales volume, products, import/ export, federal contracts, year established, years in NV, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code. Available on diskette for $400.
New Hampshire
Department of Resources and Economic Development, Industrial Development Office, 172 Pembroke Road, P.O. Box 1856, Concord NH 03302-1856; (603) 271-2591. $47.50. Listing of 4,800 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, ranking officers, year established, sales volume, import/export, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code. Available on IBM compatible diskette for $250/set of 4 + $4.74 postage and handling. To order, call Tower Publications, (800) 969-8693.
New Jersey
Commerce Register, Inc., 190 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432; (800) 221-2172. $98.05. Listing of 11,000 companies includes name, address, phone, key personnel, sales volume, products, employee figures, square footage and acreage occupied, year established, SIC code, and bank, accountants, and law firms used. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code. Available on diskette for $155 minimum charge, depending on number of listings ordered.
New Mexico
Department of Economic Development, Joseph M. Montoya Building, 1100 St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-0300. $25. Listing of 1,800 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, products/ services, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code.
New York
MacRAE's Industrial Directories, 817 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003; (800) 622-7237. $135. Listing of 12,000 companies includes name, address, phone, key personnel, size classification, products, location, and SIC code. Diskette price, $400.
North Carolina
North Carolina Business Industry, Dept. D, P.O. Box 25249, Raleigh, NC 27611; (919) 733-4151. $52.50. The new edition of 7,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, year established, employee figures, parent company, import/export, product, and purchasing and product SIC codes. Cross-referenced by company name, location, parent company, product, products purchased, and import/export capabilities. Available on IBM magnetic tape database format for $1,000.
North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Economic Development and Finance, 1833 E. Bismarck Express, Bismarck, ND 58504; (701) 224-2810. $50. Listing of over 600 companies includes name, address, phone, contact person, employee figures, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code. Diskette price $50.
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $145. Listing of 18,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, year established, annual sales, computer brand used, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskette format, containing 8,700 companies with 20 or more employees, available for $325.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 26980, Marketing Division, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980; (405) 843-9770, ext. 207. $40. Listing of 4,500 companies includes name, address, phone, owner's name, employee figures, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code.
Oregon
Oregon Economic Development Department, 775 Summer Street, NE, Salem, OR 97310; (503) 986-0123. $75. Listing of 7,500 companies includes name, address, phone, employee figures, parent company, CEO, import/export, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, product, and SIC code. Available in database formats and mailing labels at variable cost.
Pennsylvania
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $145. Listing of 18,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, computer brand used, year established, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. IBM compatible diskette format, containing 8,800 companies with 20 or more employees, available for $325.
Rhode Island
Department of Economic Development, Research Division, 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2601. $10 for RI residents; $30 for non-residents. Listing of 2,600 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, parent company, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Available on IBM or MacIntosh compatible diskette for $50. Mailing labels: 5 cents per name.
South Carolina
State Development Board, P.O. Box 927, Columbia, SC 29202; (803) 737-0400. Attn: Industrial Directory sales. $60. Listing of 3,200 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, geographical location, purchasing agent, employee figures, product line, parent company, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Available on IBM compatible diskette for $500. Mailing labels: $50 set up fee, 10 cents per label.
South Dakota
Governor's Office of State Economic Development, Capitol Lake Plaza, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-5032. $35. Listing of 1,000 companies includes name, address, phone number, trade name, county, FAX number, marketing area, employee figures, CEO, purchasing agent, sales manager, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Mailing labels: $35/set.
Tennessee
M. Lee Smith Publishers and Printers, P.O. Box 198867, Arcade Station, Nashville, TN 37219; (615) 242-7395. $68 in-state; $65 out-of-state. Listing of 5,300 companies includes name, address, phone, parent company, key personnel, employee figures, marketing area, computer brand used, products, and SIC code. Available in database format, magnetic tape or diskette: $100 conversion fee, then $250 per 1,000 chosen. Mailing labels: $90 per 1,000. Diskette is available for $395. Diskette and book available for $345.
Texas
University of Texas, Bureau of Business Research, P.O. Box 7459, Austin, TX 78713-7459; (512) 471-1616. $130. Two volume directory of 18,000 companies includes name, address, phone, key personnel, year established, sales volume, employee figures, market area, import/export, products, and SIC code. Volume 1 lists companies by name; volume 2 lists companies by product/SIC code. Available on diskette from $300 per section, or $1000 for entire state listing, 18,000 companies.
Utah Department of Community and Economic Development, 324 S. State St., Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; (801) 538-8700. $26. Listing of 2,600 companies includes name, address, phone, employee figures, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name and SIC code. Available in dBase 3 database format, high or low density diskettes. Prices may vary.
Vermont
Vermont Business Magazine, 2 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401; (802) 863-8038. $10 plus tax in-state; $15 out of state. Listing of 2,500 companies includes name, address, phone, geographical listing, plant location, CEO, parent company products trade names, products exported, employee figures, retail/mail order/or wholesale distribution, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and product/SIC code. Available on diskette for $300.
Virginia
Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 9 South 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 644-1607. $78.38 in-state; $75 out-of-state. Listing of 4,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures parent company, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by product, SIC code, county, and city. Available in ASCII and ABCDIC magnetic tape database formats for $225. Mailing labels vary in price.
Washington
Database Publishing Company, 523 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663; (800) 888-8434. $99. Listing of 4,100 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, key personnel, sales volume, year established, parent company, products, computer brand used, employee figures, import/export, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, products, and SIC code. Diskette available for $395. Mailing labels, $65/1,000.
West Virginia
Harris Publishing Company, 2057 Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087; (800) 321-9136. $49. Listing of 1,200 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, employee figures, computer brand used, year established, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Diskette price, $249.
Wisconsin
WMC Service Corporation, P.O. Box 352, 501 East Washington Street, Madison, WI 53701-0352; (608) 258-3400. $89.68/member, $131.88/non-member. Listing of 9,000 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, year established, computer brand used, employee figures, parent company, FAX #, import/export, out-of-state affiliates, products, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, product, and SIC code. Available on IBM compatible diskette $300/member, $450/non-member.
Wyoming
Department of Commerce, Division of Economic and Community Development, Barrett Bldg. 4 North, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7284. $5 in-state, $15 out-of-state. Listing of 250 companies includes name, address, phone, CEO, market area, employee figures, product, and SIC code. Cross-referenced by company name, location, and SIC code. Diskette price $5 in-state, $15 out-of-state.
State Company Directories
Companies That Only Sell Stock I
State Securities Offices Offer Company Information, Mailing List of Brokers and More
The offices of state security regulators offer financial data on thousands of companies which are not required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the names, addresses, financial data, and consumer information on thousands of stockbrokers and broker-dealers.
State regulation of the sale of securities in the United States began in 1911 when the Kansas legislature passed the first securities law. North Carolina enacted a law the same year; Arizona and Louisiana did so in 1912. By 1919, 32 states had followed suit. Now, all states and the federal government have laws regulating the sale of corporate securities, bonds, investment contracts and stocks.
The reason for these laws is simple enough: they protect the public, unfamiliar with the intricacies of investing, against deceitful promoters and their often worthless stocks. This is the same type of function that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission performs in Washington, DC. The United States covers companies trading stocks across state boundaries, and the states cover companies trading stocks within their state. The laws -- called Blue Sky laws -- prevent speculative schemes "which have no more basis than so many feet of blue sky," according to the Commerce Clearing House Blue Sky Law Reports.
The Blue Sky Law is usually administered by each state's Securities Commission or Securities Division. Securities to be sold within a state must register with this office. If the issuer is a corporation, for example, it must submit the following information:
- articles of incorporation
- purpose of proposed business
- names and addresses of officers and directors
- qualifications and business history of applicant - detailed financial data
Each state, however, has numerous exemptions. Securities issued by national banks, savings and loan associations, non-profit organizations, public utilities, and railroads are usually exempt from the Blue Sky laws, as are securities listed on the stock exchange, those issued by companies registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and those issued by foreign governments with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations.
Securities offices also require broker-dealer firms, the agents (or sales representatives), and investments advisers wanting to work in the state to file applications.
Agents wanting to work in one or more states now apply for registration by filing with National Association of Securities Dealers' Central Registration Depository (CRD). To keep the CRD current, agents must submit all pertinent employment and application changes. All state securities offices are hooked up to the CRD through computer terminals and use them to monitor agents registered or applying to register in their jurisdictions as well as any complaints filed against individuals.
Most states also use the system for registration of broker-dealer firms. Information kept in the repository will include registration applications, amendments to applications, complaints on file, and so forth. The purpose is to reduce the amount of paperwork for the states and to promote more uniformity.
The system is not set to accept broker-dealers' audited financial statements or annual reports so applicants will have to continue to file in the states requiring them. The broker-dealer phase of the CRD is now in operation. Several states are now trying to determine what, if any, information they will require broker- dealers to file with their securities divisions. Most of those states that have made a decision said they will continue to require annual financial reports to be filed with their offices.
Below are the names, addresses and telephone numbers for the state securities offices. Most of these offices will routinely provide information over the phone on whether specific companies, agents, or broker-dealers are registered in their states. Requests for more detailed information may have to be submitted in writing.
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Alabama
Securities Commission, 770 Washington Ave., Suite 570, Montgomery, AL 36130; (205) 242-2984.
Alaska
Division of Banking, Securities and Corporations, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, State Office Building #94, PO Box 110807, Juneau, AK 99811-0807; (907) 465-2521.
Arizona
Securities Division, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 West Washington St., Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-4242.
Arkansas
Securities Department, Heritage West Building, Third Floor, 201 East Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 324-9260.
California
Securities Regulation Division, Department of Corporations, 3700 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010; (213) 736-2741.
Colorado
Division of Securities, Department of Regulatory Agencies, 1580 Lincoln, Suite 420, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 894-2320.
Connecticut
Securities and Business Investments Division, Department of Banking, Securities and Business, 44 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4560.
Delaware
Division of Securities, Department of Justice, 8th Floor, Civil Division, 820 North French St., Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 577-2515.
District of Columbia
Division of Securities, DC Public Service Commission, 450 5th St., NW, Suite 821, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 626-5105.
Florida
Division of Securities and Investor Protection, Department of Banking and Finance, Office of Comptroller, The Capitol, LL-22, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0350; (904) 488-9805.
Georgia
Business Services and Regulations, Office of Secretary of State, Suite 315 West Tower, Two Martin Luther King Dr., Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-2894.
Hawaii
Business Registration Division, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, 1010 Richards St., PO Box 40, Honolulu, HI 96810; (808) 586-2737.
Idaho
Securities Bureau, Department of Finance, 700 West State St., Boise, ID 83720-2700; (208) 334-3684.
Illinois
Securities Department, Office of Secretary of State, 900 South Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704; (217) 782-2256.
Indiana
Securities Division, Office of Secretary of State, 302 W. Washington, Room E-111, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-6681.
Securities Bureau, Office of Commissioner of Insurance, Lucas State Office Building, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-4441.
Kansas
Office of Securities Commissioner, 618 S. Kansas, 2nd Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3804; (913) 296-3307.
Kentucky
Division of Securities, Department of Financial Institutions, 477 Versailles Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-3390.
Louisiana
Securities Commission, 1100 Poydras Street, Suite #2250, New Orleans, LA 70163; (504) 568-5515.
Maine
Securities Division, Bureau of Banking, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State House Station 121, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 582-8760.
Maryland
Division of Securities, Office of Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, 21st Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202-2020; (410) 576-6360.
Massachusetts
Securities Division, Department of Secretary of State, 1719 John W. McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108; (617) 727-3548.
Michigan
Corporation and Securities Bureau, Department of Commerce, 6546 Merchantile Way, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 334-6200.
Minnesota
Registration and Licensing Division, Department of Commerce, 133 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-4026.
Mississippi
Securities Division, Office of Secretary of State, P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-1350.
Missouri
Office of Secretary of State, 600 West Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (314) 751-4136.
Montana
Securities Department, State Auditor's Office, 126 North Sanders, Room 270, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-2040.
Nebraska
Bureau of Securities, Department of Banking and Finance, 1200 N Street, The Atrium #311, Lincoln, NE 68508; (402) 471-3445.
Nevada
Securities Division, Office of Secretary of State, 1771 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 212-B, Las Vegas, NV 89158; (702) 486-6440.
New Hampshire
Department of State, Bureau of Securities Regulation, State House, Room 204, Concord, NH 03301-4989; (603) 271-1463.
New Jersey
Bureau of Securities, 153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07101; (201) 648-2040.
New Mexico
Securities Division, Regulation and Licensing Department, 725 St. Michaels Dr., P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM 87501; (505) 827-7140.
New York
Bureau of Investor Protection and Securities, Department of Law, 120 Broadway, 23rd Fl., New York, NY 10271; (212) 416-8200.
North Carolina
Securities Division, Department of State, 300 N Salisbury St., Suite 1000, Raleigh, NC 27603; (919) 733-3924.
North Dakota
Office of Securities Commissioner, 600 E. Boulevard, 5th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2910.
Division of Securities, Department of Commerce, 77 South High St, 22nd Fl., Columbus, OH 43266-0548; (614) 644-7381.
Oklahoma
Department of Securities, 2401 North Lincoln Blvd., 4th Fl., Oklahoma City, OK 73152; (405) 521-2451.
Oregon
Division of Finance and Corporate Securities, Department of Insurance and Finance, 21 Labor and Industries Bldg., Salem, OR 97310; (503) 378-4387.
Pennsylvania
Securities Commission, Division of Licensing and Compliance, 1010 North Seventh St., Second Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1410; (717) 787-8061.
Rhode Island
Securities Division, Department of Business Regulation, 233 Richmond St., #232, Providence, RI 02903-4232; (401) 277-3048.
South Carolina
Securities Division, Department of State, 1205 Pendelton St., #501, Columbia, SC 29201; (803) 734-1087.
South Dakota
Division of Securities, Department of Commerce and Regulation, 118 W. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501-2017; (605) 773-4823.
Tennessee
Division of Securities, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Volunteer Plaza, Suite 680, 500 James Robinson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243; (615) 741-3187.
Texas
State Securities Board, 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78701; (512) 474-2233.
Securities Division, Department of Business Regulation, P.O. Box 45808, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0808; (801) 530-6600.
Vermont
Securities Division, Department of Banking and Insurance, 89 Main Street, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-3101; (802) 828-3420.
Virginia
Division of Securities and Retail Franchising, State Corporation Commission, PO Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23209; (804) 371-9051.
Washington
Securities Division, Department of Licensing, PO Box 9033, 405 Black Lake Blvd., SW, 2nd Floor, Olympia, WA 98507-9033; (206) 753-6928.
West Virginia
Securities Division, State Auditor's Office, Room W-118, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305; (304) 558-2257.
Wisconsin
Office of Commissioner of Securities, 101 East Wilson St., P.O. Box 1768, Madison, WI 53701; (608) 266-3431.
Wyoming
Securities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7370.
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Food and Drug Companies
If you are seeking information on sanitation or safety conditions at a particular restaurant, fast food franchise, or meat packing facility and don't want to wade through masses of information maintained by the federal government, you can always start at the state level. All state departments of health have a division that oversees the inspection and certification of food processing, storing, and serving facilities in the state.
This information might be valuable if you were interested in buying into a facility or if you have a new product that you want to market in a specific area, say sanitation shields for salad bars. Conversely, having state records can add weight to your argument if you want to close an offensive facility down, such as a slaughterhouse or noisy neighborhood bar.
Among the types of facilities most state offices regulate are:
- food processing plants
- food storage facilities
- non-alcoholic bottling plants
- public accommodations (AL)
- vending machines (CT)
- school lunch programs (NH)
- bed and breakfast facilities (NH)
- wineries (OR)
License and inspection forms are a matter of public record in most states and may be obtained by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request. The license form will include the address of the facility, the owner's name, and the number of people employed at the facility. Inspection forms provide information on:
- structure of facility
- construction of equipment
- condition of equipment
- sanitation procedures
- how products are handled
- type of labeling
- type of packaging
- safety violations
State offices responsible for regulating the manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs can provide computer listings of the facilities that they license and inspect.
The types of facilities most often regulated are:
- pharmacies
- drug manufacturers
- drug wholesalers
- medical device manufacturers
- research institutions using controlled substances or hazardous materials
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Alabama
Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health, 515 W. Jeff Davis Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104; (205) 613-5375. This agency acts as a consultative agency and oversees the inspections of food plants and warehouses. Most of their inspections are done at the county level. The Environmental Health Division inspects and certifies all aspects of environmental health including food processing, storing and serving facilities; sanitation procedures, and safety violations. They have computerized their inspection and licensing data and will provide free printouts upon request. Licensing and inspections forms are also available through the department's legal office. Names and addresses are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, 1 Perimeter Park South, Suite 425 South, Birmingham, AL 35243; (205) 967-0130. This agency licenses and inspects all state pharmacies, drug manufacturers and drug wholesalers. Application and inspection records are confidential. Some of the information has been computerized and a computer listing and mailing labels are available only if the information is to be used for continuing education purposes. A mailing list of state pharmacists or a list of pharmacies cost $100 each.
Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Environmental Health, 410 Willobough Ave., Suite 105, Juneau, AK 99801-1795; (907) 465-5280. This agency licenses and inspects restaurants, food processors, storage facilities, public accommodations, and bottling companies. Some information is stored on the computer and is available upon request. Lists of businesses are provided upon request at no charge. Names and addresses are released, other information must be approved by the board.
Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing, P.O. Box D-LIC, Juneau, AK 99811. (907) 465-2534. This department licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug manufacturers and wholesalers. Information other than names and addresses must be approved by the board.
Arizona
State Department of Health Services, Food Protection and Institutional Sanitation Section, 3008 N. 3rd St., Suite 207, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (602) 379-4595. Most inspections and permits are issued on the county level. This office inspects institutions contracted by the FDA and includes wholesale food manufacturers. The county is responsible for retail food and food processors. A mailing list is available for those places it inspects (around 100). Prices vary according to the nature of the request. A Freedom of Information Act form must be completed. Cost and information released will be discussed at that time.
State Board of Pharmacy, 5060 N. 19th Ave. Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85015; (602) 255-5125. The State Board of Pharmacy licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug wholesalers and manufacturers. Inspection reports are available to the public. Information can be retrieved and a computer printout provided. A mailing list is available and can be sorted in any form needed. Names and addressees are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Arkansas
Environmental Health Protection, Department of Health, Division of Sanitation Services, 4815 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; (501) 661-2171. This department provides management to county agencies for inspection of retail food operations. The state is responsible for inspecting canning plants, bottling plants and manufactured milk plants. It has a contract with FDA to inspect their inventories. Individuals can receive a listing of selected facilities and inspection reports upon completion of a Freedom of Information request. Cost varies depending upon the nature of the request. Names and addresses are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Board of Pharmacy, 320 W. Capitol, Suite 802, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 324-9200. This agency inspects and licenses retail and hospital pharmacies, wholesale drug distributors, and medical device manufacturers. Computer listings and mailing labels are available upon written request. Application forms are public information. Computer listings of pharmacists are $75. A listing of pharmacies is $55. A complete set of pharmacy mailing labels is $75. Labels for pharmacists cost $100. Information other than names and addresses must be approved by the board.
California
State Department of Health Section, Food and Drug Branch, 601 N. 7th St., Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 445-2263. This agency licenses and inspects food processing, packaging and storage facilities; bottled water plants, cold storage facilities, shellfish processors, frozen food lockers, water vending machines, drug and medical device manufacturers, and water haulers. Ceramic tableware manufacturers must register with the agency so that they can collect tableware samples for safety testing. Information from application forms is generally available unless the firm is under current investigation for possible violations of the law that could result in civil or criminal investigation. Licensing programs are on a database but the agency's ability to generate specific reports varies considerably depending upon the request. Computer printouts are $.25 per page. If a legal review is required before data are released, there is an extra charge. Mailing labels are available for some programs. Fees vary according to the scope of the request. Names and addresses will be released. Other information must be approved by the board.
State Board of Pharmacy, 400 R St., Suite 4070, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 323-7018. This agency licenses and inspects pharmacies and drug wholesalers. A mailing list of the entire file is available. The list can be sorted by county, zip code. The minimum order for mailing labels or printed lists is $100. Contents of the entire file are available.
Colorado
Colorado Department of Health, Division of Consumer Protection, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80222-1530; (303) 692-2000. This office inspects restaurants, retail markets, food processing plants and food warehouses, dairy farms and milk plants, schools, child care centers licensed by social services, summer camps and group homes, hotels and motels on complaint, campgrounds, and corrections facilities. It also inspects drug manufacturers, wholesalers and medical device manufacturers. A written request is required. Cost available upon request.
Board of Pharmacy, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1310 , Denver, CO 80202-5146; (303) 894-7750. The Board of Pharmacy licenses pharmacists and inspects and licenses state pharmacies. The office provides mailing lists and labels of both pharmacies and pharmacists. Costs range from $113 to $130. Requests must be placed in writing and be accompanied by a check. Call ahead for the price. Names and addresses are available. Other information must be approved by the board.
Connecticut
State Department of Consumer Protection, Food Division, State Office Building, 165 Capitol Ave., Room 167, Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4999. This department licenses non-alcoholic beverage manufacturers including bottled water; bakeries, frozen dessert manufacturers, vending machines, and apple juice ciders. It inspects all food warehouses plus those listed above. Information from application forms is public. The office provides listings of licensed establishments. Information will soon be computerized. A written request is required. You can receive up to 67 copies for free, then there is a charge of $.15 per page. Names and addresses are released, but other information must be approved by the board.
State Department of Consumer Protection, Division of Drug Control, State Office Building, 165 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4490. This agency licenses and inspects drug manufacturers and wholesalers. They oversee the inspection and regulation of retail pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, public and private clinics, and on a limited basis, dentists, physicians, nurses and veterinarians. Mailing lists are not provided but routine inspection reports can be obtained with a written request. Call for the cost. Name, address, and any violations are released.
Professional Licensing Division, Division of Consumer Protection, Commission of Pharmacy, State Office Building, 165 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-4832. This agency inspects pharmacies, pharmacists and convenience stores. Requests must be made in writing and approved by the Board. Lists can be sorted into alphabetical, numerical or zip code order. Mailing labels cost $50, printouts cost $40. A written request is required. Information other than names and addresses must first be approved by the board.
Delaware
State Department of Public Health, Office of Food and Milk Protection, P.O. Box 637, Jesse Cooper Building, Dover, DE 19903; (302) 739-3841. This agency inspects and licenses milk processors, restaurants, water distribution systems, dairy farms, and non-alcoholic bottling centers. Most inspections are done at the county level. They do not oversee wholesale food processor plants since this is regulated by the USDA. A listing of licensed facilities can be obtained at $.25 per page. Information other than names and addresses must be approved by the board.
State Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, Delaware Board of Pharmacy, Jesse Cooper Building, P.O Box 637, Room 205, Dover, DE 19903, (302) 739-4798. This agency regulates any facility in which drugs are prescribed, dispensed and stored and runs routine compliance inspections. They oversee the inspection and regulation of retail pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, public and private clinics, and on a limited basis, dentists, physicians, and veterinarians. Their data has been computerized and a mailing list of pharmacists and pharmacies is available for $25. The office also responds to consumer complaints against pharmacies and physicians that prescribe controlled drugs. Information other than names and addresses must be approved by the board.
District of Columbia
Department of Consumer Regulatory Affairs, Business Regulations Administration, Food Protection Branch, 614 H Street, NW, Room 616, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-7089. This agency inspects and licenses approximately 1,800 District restaurants and all food processing, packaging and storage facilities. A listing of licensed restaurants is available upon request. Costs of listings vary and are based upon the amount of computer time needed to complete the request. A written request is required.
Board of Pharmacy, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical, Radiological and Medical Devices Control Division, Room 1016, 614 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-7223. This office licenses all pharmacies, drug manufacturers and wholesalers in the District of Columbia and oversees the regulation of radiological and medical devices. A computer listing of regulated agencies is available upon written request. Fees for services vary according to the complexity of the request. Names and addresses are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Florida
State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Food Grade and Standards, Lab Complex M-A, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399; (904) 488-3951. This bureau oversees the inspection and certification of over 22,000 food storing and serving facilities and certain food processing plants. This includes food processors, distributors, and retail stores. They do not, however, inspect meat and poultry facilities. The office provides a listing of licensed facilities at $.25 per page with a written request. Mailing labels are not available.
State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Pharmacy Program Office, 2633 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32308 ; (904) 487-1257. This department licenses and inspects retail pharmacies, prescription drug wholesalers and manufacturers; cosmetic manufacturers, device manufacturers, compressed medical gas distributors and wholesalers; and medical oxygen retail establishments. The office all inspects consumer complaints lodged against physicians, pharmacies or clinics. A listing of facilities that have obtained permits is available, free of charge. License application forms are available to the public.
Georgia
Department of Agriculture, Consumer Protection Field Forces Division, 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-3627. This department licenses and inspects food processors, producers, distributors and warehouses; grocery stores, wholesale seafood dealers, soft drink and bottled water manufacturers, and bedding manufacturers. This office does not routinely provide mailing lists of inspected facilities. However, the Georgia Department of Industry Trade and Tourism publishes a yearly Georgia Manufacturing Directory which lists information on over 9,300 manufacturing plants. For ordering information, call (404) 656-3619.
State Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Board of Pharmacy, 166 Pryor St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 656-3912. This agency licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and wholesalers. A mailing list of licensed facilities is available for $170. Requests should be in writing, and checks may be made out to the Board of Pharmacy. The board also provides license application information. Names and addresses are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Hawaii
State Department of Health, Kinau Hale Building, 1250 Punchbowl St., P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801; (808) 586-4725. This agency is divided into a number of sections. None offer mailing lists. The Food Products Section inspects for misbranded and adulterated products and medical devices. The Consumer Products Section licenses and inspects food processors, warehouses, manufacturers and bottling plants. The Food Contamination Section oversees pesticides, frozen desserts, and monitors lead content in tableware. Inspection reports and costs are available upon written request. Names, addresses, and any violations are released.
Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State Board of Pharmacy, 1010 Richards St., P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801; (808) 586-2698. This agency inspects and licenses pharmacies and pharmacists. A roster of pharmacies sorted alphabetically is $12.75. Requests should be made in writing and accompanied by a check made out to the Department of Commerce. Names and addresses are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Food and Drug Administration, P.O. Box 50061, Honolulu, HI 96810; (808) 541-2661. This office licenses and inspects drug manufacturers, processors, re-labelers, packagers and wholesalers once a year. For information concerning a particular company, write a letter with your specific question to the Office of Legal Affairs at the address listed above.
Idaho
State Department of Health and Welfare, Food Protection Program, Bureau of Communicable Disease Prevention, Division of Health, H&W, 450 W. State St., Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-5938. This agency consults with local health departments and monitors their performances. Inspections are done at the local level. The State Food Program Coordinator can answer general questions about an establishment or will find out specific information upon request.
Board of Pharmacy, 280 N. 8th, St., Suite 20450, Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-2356. This agency licenses and inspects drug manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, re-packers and non-pharmacy outlets. Mailing lists and labels are available. A listing of licensed pharmacies is $10 and pharmacists is $20. Mailing labels are provided at the same price. Lists can be sorted by zip code order or by type of facility. The request must be submitted in writing.
Illinois
Department of Public Health, Division of Food, Drugs and Devices, 525 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62761; (217) 785-2439. There is no licensing program in Illinois. This office inspects: bottling plants, candy and cookie manufacturers, bakeries, warehouses, food processors and dairy manufacturing plants. This office also inspects drug manufacturers and medical device manufacturers. Computer listings of inspected facilities are available for $.25 per page. Inspection forms, including a description summary, are also available for $.10 per page upon written request. The information released depends on the request.
State Board of Pharmacy, Office of Drug Compliance, 100 W. Randolph, Suite 9-300, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 814-4573. This agency licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of controlled substances. Computer printouts of pharmacies and pharmacists are $58.90, each. If you provide your own mailing labels they will print the information on them for the price quoted above. Labels must be three columns across, and 4 by 1 and 7/16 inches in size. A written request is required. Only names and addresses will be released.
Indiana
State Board of Health, Divisions of Retail and Manufactured Foods, 1330 West Michigan St., P.O. Box 1964, Room 136 Indianapolis, IN 46206; (317) 633-0360. This agency is divided into two divisions, retail foods and manufactured foods. The manufactured foods division licenses and inspects wholesale food processors, bottling plants, warehouses, and manufacturers. The retail foods division inspects state facilities such as the State Fair and local health departments. It also handles consumer complaints. Mailing lists are not available for commercial purposes. A list of facilities requires a written request explaining why you want this information.
State Board of Pharmacy, 402 W. Washington St, Room 041, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-2960. In addition to inspecting pharmacies, this agency licenses pharmacists, and wholesale legend drug distributors. Under a separate division it also licenses optometrists who wish to prescribe legend drugs. The agency also contains a controlled substance advisory committee that licenses anyone who manufactures, distributes or performs research with controlled substances. Mailing lists and labels are both available. There is a base fee of $20. Individuals must first complete an application and information is released at the agency's discretion. The information released depends on the request.
State Department of Inspections and Appeals, 2nd Floor, Lucas Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-6538. This agency licenses and inspects all food related businesses, motels and hotels. They inspect but do not license barbers and cosmetologists. Computer listings are available for $12 per listing. Files are sorted by zip code and type of facility. Requests may be made in writing or by phone. You will receive only names and addresses unless other information is requested.
Board of Pharmacy, 1209 East Court, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5944. This agency licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug manufacturers and distributors. Mailing lists are available. The minimum order is $20, and sorting is available by several categories. Mailing labels are also available. Requests must be made in writing. Once the agency has received your request they will forward the information to you along with an invoice. The information released depends on the request.
Kansas
State Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health, Food Service, Drug and Lodging Section, 109 SW 9th St., Suite 604, Topeka, KS 66612-1271; (913) 296-1500. This agency licenses all food services, and inspects food and drug manufacturers, bakeries, bottling plants and warehouses. It also handles customer complaints. The agency no longer provides mailing lists or labels to the general public. However, the Department of Health and Environment publishes a newsletter which includes information about the Division of Health, Food Service.
Board of Pharmacy, Landon State Office Building, 900 Jackson St., Room 203, Topeka, KS 66612; (913) 296-4056. The Board of Pharmacy licenses and inspects pharmacies, distributors, retail dealers, analytical laboratories for controlled substances, and research institutions using controlled substances. Before a mailing list is released, the board must give its approval and an Open Records Act application must be completed. Cost is available on request. The information released depends on the request.
Kentucky
Cabinet for Human Resources, Division of Local Health, 275 East Main St., Frankfort, KY 40621; (502) 564-3722. This agency licenses and inspects food service establishments, retail food markets, vending machines, bottling companies, frozen food lockers, shellfish re-packers, food salvage dealers, food processing plants and food warehouses. Copies of information can be obtained for $.25 per page. Computer research time requires an additional fee.
Board of Pharmacy, 1228 U.S. 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 568-5402. This agency licenses and inspects drug manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, and grants licenses to pharmacists and pharmacy interns. Listings and self-adhering mailing labels of pharmacists and pharmacies are provided. Information is available in zip code, county or alphabetical order. A listing of licensed pharmacists is $50, a listing of pharmacies, $35. Checks may be made out to the Kentucky State Treasurer's Office and mailed to the above address. Orders may take up to two weeks to complete.
Louisiana
State Department of Health and Human Resources, Food and Drug Control Unit, 325 Loyola Avenue, P.O. Box 60630, New Orleans, 70160 (504) 568-5402. This agency licenses and inspects warehouses, manufacturers, distributors and re-packers. Computer lists are available, but are not released for commercial purposes. To receive a listing send a written request to William Swiler, Program Manager, at the address listed above. Be very specific concerning the purpose of your request. Once the office has received your letter they will inform you of costs. The information released depends on the request.
Board of Pharmacy, 5615 Corporate Blvd., #8, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2537; (504) 925-6496. This agency licenses pharmacists and licenses and inspects pharmacies and manufacturers. Approved requests for mailing labels are provided through the Louisiana Pharmacists Association. There is a base charge of $210 for the service and $.10 per label. The mailing labels will have name and address only. Call (504) 767-7115 for details.
Maine
State Department of Agriculture, Division of Regulations, State House Station 28, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-3841. This department licenses and inspects food processors, bakeries, bottling plants, warehouses, mobile vendors and retail stores. Computer listings are available for $1 per sheet. Sorting can only be done by type of facility. Names and addresses will be released, and a written request is required.
Board of Pharmacy, State House Station 35, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 783-9769. This agency licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug manufacturers and drug wholesalers. Mailing lists are available for $20. Mailing labels are available for $30. Only names and addresses are released, and a written request is required.
Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Food Control, 4201 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215; (410) 764-3539. This agency acts as a consultant to counties for their inspection programs, and provides back-up support and guidance. It inspects and licenses all wholesale food facilities. This includes warehouses, food processors, and distributors. Computer listings of licensed facilities are available upon written request.
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Drug Control Division, 4201 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215; (410) 764-2890. This division licenses pharmacies and drug manufacturers. It also inspects wholesale pharmacies and does field work inspection for the Board of Pharmacy. The division enforces state drug law enforcement of controlled substances, prescription and non-prescription drugs. Application information is open to the public for review. Copies and mailing labels of licensed facilities are available for a fee. The request must be in writing. Names and addresses are released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Massachusetts
Department of Public Health, Division of Food and Drugs, 305 South St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130; (617) 522-3700. This department licenses and inspects food processors, warehouses, bottled water plants, bakeries, and distributors. Computer listings can be generated upon written request. There is a charge of $.20 per page plus $6 for staff computer time.
State Board of Pharmacy, State Office Building, Government Center, 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202; (617) 727-7390. This agency licenses pharmacists, pharmacies and wholesalers. A mailing list, labels or magnetic tape can be purchased, sorted by zip code or alphabetical order. A written request is required. A mailing list of pharmacies is $120. A listing of pharmacists is $320. Information on mailing labels and computer tape costs $200 for the first 1,000 names and $50 for each additional name. Names and addresses will be released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Michigan
Department of Agriculture, Food Division, P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-1060. This office licenses and inspects food processors, canners, distributors, warehouses and grocery stores. Computer listings are available, the charge is based on the size of the run. The file can be sorted by county, region, zip code or alphabetical order. Requests for information should be made in writing. The office will then forward you the mailing list along with an invoice. Names and addresses will be released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Office of Health Services, Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-0620, 335-0918. This agency licenses pharmacists, and licenses and inspects pharmacies, drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. It also deals with consumer complaints lodged against health professionals. Computer lists can be generated for $.20 per page with a $20 minimum. Names and addresses will be released. Other information must be approved by the board.
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture, Food Inspection Department, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107; (612) 296-1592. This agency licenses and inspects food manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, warehouses, and retail stores. For mailing list information contact the Minnesota Trade Office at (612) 297-4222.
Board of Pharmacy, 2311 University Ave. West, #107, St. Paul, MN 55114-1079; (612) 642-0541. The Board of Pharmacy licenses and inspects drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacies. Mailing lists and labels are available through the State of Minnesota Mailing List Service at (612) 297-2552. Information from application forms is available to the public.
Mississippi
State Department of Health, Division of Sanitation, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700; (601) 960-7689. This agency licenses and inspects bottling plants, warehouses and waste water installers. Permits are issued to food service establishments, recreational vehicle parks, and milk plants. Computer lists are available for a fee. Send a written request to the Office of Public Records, Health Communications, Public Relations Division at the above address. Information other than name and address must first be approved by the board.
State Board of Pharmacy, Suite D, C & F Plaza, 2310 Hwy. 80 West, Jackson, MS 39204; (601) 354-6750. This office licenses and inspects drug manufacturers, wholesalers and pharmacies for instate registrants, only. It also licenses pharmacists. A computer listing of licensed pharmacists is $125. A listing of pharmacies is $100. Information is also available on peel-off labels. A listing of pharmacies is $150, a listing of pharmacists costs $200. Information other than name and address must be approved by the board.
Missouri
State Department of Health, Bureau of Community Sanitation, P.O. Box 570, 1730 Elm St., Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-6400. This agency licenses frozen dessert manufacturers and distributors, non-alcoholic bottlers, manufacturers and distributors, hotels and motels. It also inspects retail food establishments, food plants and warehouses. Frozen desserts and hotel and motels have been computerized. The cost is $.15 per page plus $2.50 for shipping and handling. Names and addresses of frozen dessert manufacturers and distributors will be released. Other information requires a special request.
State Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 625, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-0091. This agency licenses pharmacists in addition to licensing and inspecting drug wholesalers and distributors. Mailing lists for licensed pharmacists are $15. Mailing labels for licensed pharmacists are $45. Labels for licensed pharmacies are $25. Lists may be sorted by type or by zip code. A written request is required. Information other than name and address requires a special request.
Montana
State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau, Cogswell Building, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-2408. This agency licenses and inspects food warehouses, manufacturers, packagers and processors. Mailing lists are available on a limited basis. Costs vary from $5 to $20, dependent upon the size of the request. Requests must be made in writing. Information released depends on request.
State Board of Pharmacy, 111 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3737. The Board of Pharmacy licenses pharmacists and licenses and inspects drug wholesalers and manufacturers. Mailing lists are only available for continuing education purposes. Records can, however, be inspected on site.
Nebraska
State Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Foods, 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 95064, Lincoln, 68509; (402) 471-2536. The food division of this agency licenses and inspects food manufacturers, processors, restaurants, retail stores and warehouses. The dairy division licenses and inspects dairy producers and plants. Files are open to the public but the only way to obtain a listing is to visit the office and hand copy the information. No information is released for commercial purposes.
Bureau of Examining Boards, State Department of Health, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-2115. This office licenses pharmacies and all health- related professions. Wholesalers and distributors are licensed only in-state. Listings can be sorted into hospital or community pharmacies. Fees vary according to the complexity of the request. A written request is required. Information released depends on the request.
Nevada
State Department of Human Resources, Bureau of Health Protection Services, 505 East King St., Room 103, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-4750. This agency licenses all food establishments, processors and manufacturers. All application information is available to the public. The agency is in the process of setting up computer databases. Prices will vary according to the complexity of the request. This department also licenses and inspects drug manufacturers. There are so few that a hand written list can be obtained. All financial information is confidential. Information released depends on the request.
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Utility Companies
A consulting firm in New Jersey was interested in working out a deal between an electrical company that needed extra power to meet increasing consumer demands, and some private companies that had the ability to generate and sell their extra power. By determining the power needs and financial resources of the utility company, the consulting firm could then match them up with the appropriate power sources in private industry, and along the way save the public utility company millions of dollars by not having to build expensive new power plants of their own. But how did this consulting firm discover the operational and financial background of the electric company to draw up their proposals? The State Utility Regulatory Commission was their source.
If a company provides a service that its state considers a public utility, it must, at the very least, provide detailed financial statements and annual reports to the state's Utility Regulatory Commission. The URC's role is to ensure that utility companies follow the state operating guidelines and make their annual findings available to the public.
The one thing you can count on about utility regulation commissions across the U.S. is that they are all different. The utilities they regulate, the information they gather, and the way they are set up all vary from state to state. For example, Tennessee regulates the standard utilities--transportation, water and sewer, electricity, gas, and telephone--South Dakota regulates all of these along with warehouses and elevators. And while Hawaii will provide you with monthly financial and annual reports, Vermont will give you all that plus a company's tariff information, informal complaints, and special contracts, along with the state regulatory commission's proceedings reports.
Many state utility regulatory commissions have different divisions for each type of utility. Telecommunications, for example, generally include the following divisions: local and long distance telephone, radio common carriers, re-sellers, cable television, and coin operated pay telephones. Fixed utilities often include gas, electricity, water, sewer, and refuse. Many states, like Utah and Pennsylvania, also have transportation divisions that regulate trucking, railroads, taxicabs, buses, and so forth. Some states regulate utilities not regulated in other states, such as cotton gins in Oklahoma, and elevators in South Dakota.
Information in the Public Utility Commission (PUC) files is meant for and mostly used by consumers--whether individual or commercial--for the purposes of estimating and comparing costs. However, the financial information kept on file at commissions contains a wealth of information invaluable to the entrepreneur. In many states, utilities file reports on sales volume, details on revenues raised and customer base, balance sheets, and service reliability and responsiveness. All of this is important for targeting your competition, and developing market studies, mailing lists, and much more. Most state commissions have this information on file in hard copy, but some have begun transferring it into computer formats and will do customized searches based on your specific needs.
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Alabama
Wallace Tidmore, Secretary of the Commission, Public Service Commission, Box 991, Montgomery, AL 36101-0991; (205) 242-5218. Utilities regulated include: Local and long distance telephone, radio common carriers and re-sellers, coined operated telephones; some gas, electric and water (investor owned); transportation (rail, buses, taxis, trucks); gas pipeline (for safety only). Examples of Information on file include annual reports and other financial information including current operating charges and changes in rates. Format of Files and Costs: Hard copy, but efforts to automate are underway. No charge for simple requests; charges on a cost recovery basis for extensive searches. The office provides a listing of regulated companies at no cost. Publications include their free 1993 Annual Report which includes information on the transportation, telecommunications and energy departments.
Alaska
Michael Neifwonger, Public Utilities Commission, 1016 W. 6th Ave., Suite 400, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 276-6222. Utilities regulated include: telephone, radio common carriers, some cable television, electricity, gas, water, sewer, steam, garbage, and refuse. Examples of information on file include: fully regulated companies file tariff and financial information. Cost for duplicating information is $.25 per page. A listing of regulated companies is available for $5. A report entitled Notices, published twice weekly, lists public notices on tariff filings, etc. It is available through subscription at $40 per year. Another publication, Order List, published weekly, lists all orders issued. It is available at $25 per year.
Arizona
Carmine Madrid, Docket Control Center, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-4251. Utilities regulated include: water, sewer, irrigation, gas, electricity, and telephone. Examples of Information kept on file includes: annual reports; applications called Certificates of Convenience and Necessity, which cover changes in rates; complaints; current operating tariffs, and service reliability reports. The staff will make hard copies or copies of microfilm for $.50 per page. The charge is $.10 per page if the requestor comes in to the office to make copies, himself. A listing of regulated companies is available at $.50 per page. Other publications include: Hearing Notices, which lists dates and times and specific information about hearings and the Hearing Calendar which lists weekly dates and times of hearings. Both are available at $.50 per page.
Arkansas
Jan Sanders, Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 400, Little Rock, AR 72203-0400; (501) 682-2051. This office regulates: electricity, telephone, gas, and water. Information on file includes: annual reports, complaints, rate and tariff information, and service reliability. Hard copy and older records are on microfilm. Costs are $.25 per page for duplicating. The office will also fax information to you for $3 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. Microfiche is $.25 per page. A 16-page listing of the companies regulated is also available at $.25 per page. The commission also publishes two weekly reports: the Daily Log, an agenda of the commission, and Pending Rate Cases, which lists upcoming rate hearings. Both are available for $.10 per page.
California
Office of the Director, Public Utilities Commission, Consumer Affairs Branch, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102; (415) 703-1282. Utilities regulated include: Local and long distance telephone, telegraph, mobile telephone, cellular telephone facilities and re-sellers, gas, electricity, water, steam, gas pipeline, sewer, and transportation. Examples of information on file: Annual Reports, applications, case files (orders, pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, transcripts) tariff information. The staff will make copies of requested information for $.20 per page. They will also provide listings of regulated companies. Lists are arranged by the type of company, and prices vary for from $1 to $10. For information contact the Documents Section at (415) 703-1713. Other publications available include: Agendas for Meetings, $75 per year; Daily Calendar $125 per year; Bi-Weekly Calendar, $50 per year; and the Transportation Calendar, $75 per year. The first copy of the Annual Report, is free. Each additional copy is $10.
Colorado
Information Center, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Regulatory Agencies, 1580 Logan St., Office Level 2, Denver, CO 80203; (303) 894-2000. Utilities regulated include: water and electricity (investor owned), gas (distribution companies only and inspection of new pipeline), telecommunications (all local and long distance only in Colorado), and transportation (taxis and hauling for hire). Examples of Information on file: annual reports, current operating tariffs, changes in rates, and all pending commission actions. Files are microfilmed as the arrive. The office provides hard copies and microfilmed copies at $.20 per printed page. Customized computer searches are available on a cost recovery basis. The office also maintains mailing lists of all active carriers, common and deregulated carriers with state depositories at $.20 per page. The Weekly Agenda (of the commissioner's regular business meetings) is available at $.20 per page through the Executive Secretary, at the above address.
Connecticut
Barney Spector, Director, Consumer Services Division, Public Utility Control, 1 Central Park Plaza, New Britain, CT 06051; (203) 827-2622. Utilities regulated include electricity, gas, water, unregulated water companies, local and cellular telephone, and cable television. Information on file includes annual reports, customer complaints, financial information, service reliability on cable companies, and changes in rates for all utilities except cable television. Hard copy files are available for $.50 per page. Listings of regulated companies are also available for $.50 per page.
Delaware
Melinda S. Carl, Public Information Officer, Public Service Commission, 1560 South Dupont Highway, P.O. Box 457, Dover, DE 19903-0457; (302) 739-4333. Utilities regulated include: Electricity, telephone and water. The commission issues franchises for cable television, and handles disputes concerning new car franchises. Information on file includes: quarterly financial reports, new service or elimination of existing service, rate changes, and issuance of stock. Information, whether on hard copy or microfilm, is $.25 per page. The office also provides a listing of regulated companies, free of charge. Other publications include the yearly Meeting Agenda and Monthly Calendar, both $18.
District of Columbia
Office of the Secretary, Service Commission, 450 5th Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 626-5100. Utilities regulated include: electricity, gas, local telephone, stock broker securities, and coin operated telephones. Examples of information on file include annual reports, other periodic accounting information, service reliability reports, changes in rates, and new tariffs or amendments. The office provides hard copy files at $.15 per sheet plus some computerized records. They also provide a listing of regulated companies, free of charge. Publications include an Annual Report, and the Utility Bulletin, their quarterly newsletter free of charge.
Florida
Steve Tribble, Director of Records and Reporting, Public Service Commission, 101 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850; (904) 488-7238. The commission oversees the intrastate operations of investor-owned utilities - electric, gas, water and waste water (limited), and telecommunications. It does not regulate publicly-owned, municipal, or cooperative utilities. Information on file includes: monthly general operating reports, earnings, current operating tariffs, rate changes, and complaints. Copies of information and a listing of regulated companies is available. Fee varies according to request. Call (904) 488-8371 for exact cost. The commission publishes From the PSC Agenda, a bi-monthly consumer publication which is distributed to consumer organizations throughout the state, as well as to members of the media, legislators, and city and county government officials.
Georgia
Executive Director's Office, Public Service Commission, 244 Washington St., S.W. Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-4501. Utilities regulated include: local telephone, electric, gas, radio common carriers, and transportation. Information on file includes: annual reports, changes in names, rates or management; current operating tariffs, and service reliability. Copies of information are provided at $.25 per page. The office also provides a listing of all companies by type at $.25 per page. An Annual Report is also available.
Hawaii
Norman Lee, Chief Engineer, Public Utilities Commission, 465 S. King St., Kekuanaoa Building, Room 103, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 586-2020. Utilities regulated include: local and cellular telephone, radio common carriers, electricity, gas, private water and sewer, trucking, and intra-state transportation. Information on file includes: monthly financial and annual reports. The commission will make hard copies of information for individuals at $.25 per page plus postage. A listing of regulated companies is also $.25 per page.
Idaho
Commission Secretary, Public Utilities Commission, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0074; (208) 334-0338. Utilities regulated include telephone, gas, electricity, railroads, water, and trucking. The office keeps information of file such as applications for rate increases, financial statements, changes in rates and current operating tariffs. Computerized information will be available soon. The cost of receiving hard copy of information is $.05 per page. The office can provide a list of regulated companies, free of charge. Other publications include an Annual Report and monthly Summary List of Cases. Both are free to the public.
Illinois
Chief Clerk's Office, Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 E. Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 19280, Springfield, IL 62794-9280; (217) 782-7434. Utilities regulated include: local and long distance telephone, radio common carriers, inter-exchange carriers, customer-owned pay telephones, gas, electricity, water and sewer, gas pipeline, railroad, bus, towing and tractor-trailer haulers. This office keeps files on annual reports, service reliability, all tariff information, and general financial information. There is a $.25 per page copying charge. Publications include the Annual Report, which is divided into two parts: public utilities and telecommunication. Each section is available for $10. A designated agent list is available for $.25 per page.
Indiana
Public Information Office, Utility Regulatory Commission, Indiana Government Center South, 302 West Washington Street, Suite E-306, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 232-2715. Regulated utilities include: local telephone, WATS re-sellers, telephone cooperatives, inter-exchange carriers, radio common carriers, gas, gas transportation companies, electricity, steam, water, and sewer. Information on file includes: rates and charges, tariffs, financial reports, and changes in rates. Hard copies of information are $.15 per page. The office provides a listing of regulated companies, free of charge. The office also publishes an Annual Report, available free of charge.
Iowa State Utilities Board, Department of Commerce, Utilities Division, Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5979. Utilities regulated include: local and long distance telephone, telegraph, investor-owned gas and electricity, municipal electric and gas, and rural electric cooperatives. The office keeps records of annual reports, financial information, changes in rates and current operating tariffs. There is a $.50 charge for the first three pages of information. Each following page is $.15. A listing of regulated companies is provided at $.50 per page. Their Annual Report includes filings and description of proceedings.
Kansas
Director of Public Affairs, Corporation Commission, Utilities Division, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604-4027; (913) 271-3140. Utilities regulated include: local and long distance telephone, electricity, gas and water, and transportation. Examples of information on file include: annual reports, records of proceedings, current operating tariffs, and rate changes. Information is provided on hard copy. For information between 1-10 pages, the cost is $.10 per copy. Costs decrease as the number of pages increases. Microfilm copies are available at $.25 per page. There is also an additional cost for postage in both cases. The office provides a listing of regulated companies, but the caller must certify that the list will not be used for solicitation purposes.
Kentucky
Public Service Commission, 730 Schenkel Lane, Box 615, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-3940. This office regulates local and long distance telephone, WATS re-sellers, radio common carriers, cellular telephone, electricity, gas, water, sewage, and coin operated telephones. Annual reports, tariffs, and applications for changes are all kept on file. There is a charge of $.10 a page for printed copies of information and $.50 for older information on microfilm. Postage is extra. A listing of regulated companies is free. Publications include a monthly Public Service Commission Update Listing which lists all cases filed, hearings, and decisions. It is available for an annual fee of $63.60.
Louisiana
Secretary of the Commission, Public Service Commission, One American Place, Suite 1630, Baton Rouge, LA 70825; (504) 342-4416. This office regulates: local, long distance, and cellular telephone; long distance facility-based carriers, electricity, gas, water, sewage, and transportation. Information on file includes: current operating tariffs, financial information, rate changes and service reliability reports. A listing of regulated companies is available free. Copies of information are provided at $.25 per page. Transcription hearings are $1 per page.
Maine
Mary Broad, Public Utilities Commission, 242 State Street, Station 18, Augusta, ME 04333-0018; (207) 287-3831. Regulated utilities include local exchange telephone, re-sellers, electricity, gas, and water. Annual reports, financial statements, and transfer of stock or rate changes are all kept on file. Hard copies of information are provided at $.20 per page. The office provides a listing of regulated companies, free of charge. Other publications available include: Monthly Docket, $10 semiannually; Weekly Agenda, $12 semiannually; and copies of all orders and decisions, $73 semiannually.
Maryland
Director of Consumer Assistance and Public Affairs, Public Service Commission, 6 St. Paul Center, Governor W. Donald Schaeffer Tower, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 767-8112. Utilities regulated include: gas, electricity, and some privately owned water and sewer companies. The office provides financial information, annual reports, rate changes and tariff information. Information is provided on hard copy. The office charges $.50 per page plus postage. A listing of regulated companies is also available at $.50 per page. The state's transportation division regulates trucking, buses and taxi cabs.
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Department of Public Utilities, Department of Public Utilities, Leverett Saltonstall Building, Government Center, 100 Cambridge St., 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02202; (617) 727-3500. Utilities regulated include: trucks, buses, and railroad; gas, water and voluntary holding companies for electricity, telecommunications, and pipeline engineering and safety. Examples of information on file include: annual reports and financial statements, service reliability reports, tariff information and rate changes. Information is provided on hard copy at $.20 per page. A listing of regulated companies is available at $.10 per page. Their last annual report was published in 1989.
Michigan
Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of the Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 334-6445. Utilities regulated include: local and long distance telephone, electricity, gas and water, and transportation. This office keeps records on tariffs, annual reports, audit information, and filings to the commission. Hard copies of information and microfilm are $.05 per page. There is an additional charge of $13.83/hour for research services. A listing of regulated companies is provided, also at $.05 per page. Individuals may subscribe to listings of orders, agendas, and minutes; fees vary. Their Annual Report is available for $.05 per page.
Minnesota
Department of Public Service, Public Utilities Commission, 780 American Center Building, 150 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-7124. The commission regulates: local and inter-LATA telephone, pay telephone, electricity, and gas. Information on file includes: annual financial reports, current operating tariffs, and case files. The staff will provide hard copies of information at $.25 per page. A listing of regulated companies is also available at $.25 per page. The Commission also publishes a Biennial Report and summary of hearings.
Mississippi
Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 1174, Jackson, MS 39215-1174; (601) 961-5400. Utilities regulated include: land-line telephone, radio common carriers, some personal paging systems, WATS re-sellers, interstate telephone, electricity, gas, water, and sewer. Annual reports, tariffs, financial information, and proceedings before the commission are all on file. Information provided on hard copy is $.50 per page. A case-tracking system was implemented in 1990 and is now being expanded. The commission provides a listing of regulated companies at $.50 per page.
Missouri
Secretary of the Commission, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-7494. The commission regulates: local telephone, inter-exchange facility-based carriers, inter-exchange re-sellers, pay telephones, and privately owned electricity, gas, water, and sewer companies. Information on file includes: applications, financial information, complaints, annual reports, current operating tariffs and rate changes. Information is available on hard copy and some records are computerized. The office can perform some custom searches; charges vary. Copying costs are $.30 per page and $1 for certified copies. Transcripts are $.25 per page. The office also provides a listing of regulated companies, free of charge. Other publications include: the weekly Tariff Filing Docket, which lists tariff matters. This is available for $24 per year. The commission also publishes a free Weekly Docket which lists upcoming hearings.
Montana
Public Service Commission, 1701 Prospect Ave., Helena, MT 59620-2601; (406) 444-6199. The utilities regulated by the commission include: local and long distance telephone, electricity (not cooperatives), water and sewer, gas, and intra-state oil pipeline. Information on file includes annual reports, special reports, rules, regulations, rate increases and current operating tariffs. Information is available both on hard copy and microfilm. The charge is $.30 per page if the staff does the research, and $.15 per page if the requestor does the research.
Nebraska
Public Service Commission, 300 the Atrium, 1200 N St., P.O. Box 94927, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-3101. Utilities regulated include: local and long-distance telephone and motor carriers, and railroads to some extent. Information on file includes: annual reports, financial information, tariffs, and proceedings of hearings. The office charges $.50 per page for copying information. Transcripts of hearings are $.50 per page. A listing of regulated companies is available, free of charge. Other publications include their free annual Legislative Report.
Nevada
Public Information Officer, Public Service Commission, Capitol Complex, 727 Fairview Drive, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 687-6082. Utilities regulated include: electricity, gas, telephone, water and sewer, various motor carriers, and railroad safety. Examples of information on file include: biennial reports, insurance and operating certificates, current operating tariffs and rate changes. The commission provides copies of microfilmed and printed information for $.25 per page. It also provides a listing of regulated companies sorted alphabetically and by utility at no charge. Other free publications include a Biennial Report. A copy of Agency Regulations is available free of charge.
New Hampshire
Executive Director, Public Utilities Commission, 8 Old Suncook Rd., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2431. Utilities regulated include: gas, electricity, telephone, sewer, water, and steam. Examples of information on file include: service reliability, financial information, records of responsiveness and responsibility, tariff information, and changes in rates. Information printouts are $.50 per page. A listing of regulated companies is also available at $.50 per page. The office also publishes a Biennial Report for the Legislature, available free of charge.
New Jersey
Holly Lehr, Director of Public Information, Board of Regulatory Commissioners, CN 350, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 777-3303. Utilities regulated include: electricity, gas, water, sewer, cable television, and telephone. Examples of information on file include: tariff information, annual reports on revenue, expenses, and capitalization. Information on hard copy is $1 per page. Annual reports are computerized. A listing of regulated companies is available at $1 per page. Other publications available include: Case File Report, published weekly. The cost is $120 per year. A bi-monthly report of the commission's agenda is also available.
New Mexico
Records Office, Public Service Commission, 224 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501-2013; (505) 827-6940. Utilities regulated include: Gas, electricity, water, and sewer. Examples of information on file include: tariffs, annual reports, and hearing proceedings. Information is available on hard copy or microfilm for $.15 per page. A listing of regulated companies is available at $.15 per page.
New York
Central Files, Public Service Commission, 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223; (518) 474-7080. This office regulates investor-owned telecommunications, natural gas and wager. The office keeps annual reports, financial statements, performance material, rate changes, and current operating tariffs on file. Copies of information can be obtained at $.25 per page. Requests must be of a reasonable size. Older records are on microfilm. The office provides a list of regulated companies, free of charge. Other publications include: Financial Statistics of Major Utilities, $10; Public Service Commission Reports, $125; and The Weekly Bulletin, $20.
North Carolina
Chief Clerk's Office, Utilities Commission, Box 29510, Raleigh, NC 27626-0510; (919) 733-0839. Utilities regulated include: electricity, telephone, gas, water, and sewer, transportation, and radio common carriers. The office keeps records of annual reports, applications, rates, current operating tariffs and comments from orders issued. Hard copies of information are $.20/page. Transcriptions of testimony is $1/page. The office will also provide a listing of regulated companies at $.20 per page. Other publications available include: North Carolina Public Utilities Law Book-Rules and Regulations, $35, and Orders and Decisions, $60.
North Dakota
Secretary of the Commission, Public Service Commission, 12th Floor, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2400. The commission regulates: electricity, gas, telephone, and transportation. Information on file includes annual reports, financial information, current operating tariffs, and rate case information. The staff will provide hard copy and microfilm information. The first ten pages copied are free, additional copies are $.10 per page. There are also additional charges if research is performed.
Fiscal Office, Public Utilities Commission, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43266-0573; (614) 466-3016. Utilities regulated include: heating and cooling through pipes or tubing, inter-urban railroad, water transportation through pipelines, sewage, electricity, natural gas, railroad, water works, and telephone. Annual reports, current operating tariffs, and rate changes are on file. Hard copies of information are $1 for the first page and $.10 for each subsequent page. Copies of microfilm are $.35 per page. The office does provide a listing of regulated companies, also at $.35 per page. Other publications available include: the Commission Meeting Agenda, Commission Rules and Regulations and the Yearly Calendar, all available through subscription.
Oklahoma
Office Manager, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Public Utilities Division, Room 500, Jim Thorpe Office Building, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2331. The commission regulates utilities divisions including: electricity, gas, telephone, water, and cotton gins. Information on file includes all information connected with case hearings or filing, current operating tariffs, annual reports, audit reports, and applications. Copies of information can be obtained for $.25 per page or $10 per document. The office also provides a listing of regulated companies that is available for $.25 per page. Each utility division has recodified their rules and regulations. These are available in separate reports for $10 each. An Annual Report is also available.
Oregon
Public Information Office, Public Utilities Commission, 550 Capitol St., NE., Salem, OR 97310-1380; (503) 378-5849. The commission regulates investor owned utilities including: gas, water, electricity and telephone; trucking, and railroad safety. Examples of information on file include: financial and operational information, current operating tariffs, rate changes and service reliability. The staff will copy information for $.25 for the first 10 pages and $.10 per each additional page. The commission also provides a free listing of regulated companies. Other free publications available include: general information pamphlets, fax sheets, and a public involvement guide.
Pennsylvania
Public Utilities Commission, P.O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265 (717) 783-1740. The commission regulates gas, electricity, water, sewer, communications, and transportation utilities. Information on file includes: annual reports, updated tariff information, rate changes, financial information and other periodic reports. The office provides hard copies of records at $.75 per page. Records are computerized and customized searches are available on a limited basis. The office will also provide you with a listing of regulated companies at $.75 per page.
Rhode Island
Commission Clerk's Office, Public Utilities Commission, 100 Orange St., Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-3500. Utilities regulated include: gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable television, and trucking. Information on file includes: annual reports, materials from rate hearings, rate changes, current operating tariffs and complaints. Individuals can receive hard copies of information at $.25 per page.
South Carolina
Executive Director, Public Service Commission, 111 Doctor's Circle, P.O. Drawer 11649, Columbia, SC 29211; (803) 737-5135. This office regulates gas, electricity, telecommunications, water and waste water, and transportation. Records on file include: quarterly financial reports, rate-of-return, sales, cost information, rate changes, and current operating tariffs. Hard copies of information are $.25 per page. Regulated companies are listed within the commission's Annual Report, which is $5. The office also publishes Rules and Regulations, which is also $5.
South Dakota
Public Utilities Commission, 500 E. Capital Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3201. The commission regulates telephone, electricity, and gas utilities; transportation, warehouses, and elevators. Information on file includes: current operating tariffs, rate changes and various financial information. The staff will copy requested information at $.25 per page. A listing of regulated companies is available at no charge. Other free publications include an Annual Report. and various consumer guide pamphlets such as Energy Efficient Appliances, Rate Changes, Lower Phone Bills Made Easy, and Pulling the Plug.
Tennessee
Public Utilities Commission, 460 James Robertson Pky., Nashville, TN 37243-0505; (615) 741-2125. Utilities regulated include: transportation, water/sewer, electricity, gas, and telephone. Information on file includes: annual reports, rate and tariff information, ad valorem tax reports, financial records, and service reliability reports. The staff will provide hard copies of information at $.25 per page. Copies of microfilm are $2.50 per page or $1.50 per page if the customer does the work, himself. Transcripts are $1.50 per page. Customized searches are available with an additional charge for computer time. The office also provides a free listing of regulated companies. Other publications include a free Annual Report and Agenda of Cases.
Texas
Public Utility Commission, 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78757; (512) 458-0100. The commission regulates the following utilities: electricity, local telephone, and AT&T long distance telephone. Examples of information on file include: annual reports, financial information, tariff information, and transcripts of commission hearings. The office provides information on both hard copy and microfilm. The staff will copy up to 50 pages of information for free. The cost is $.85 for the following page and $.15 for each additional page. The office also provides a listing of regulated companies for $5, each. Other publications available include: news releases, new filings, and agendas. The office also provides annual reports for the electric and telephone divisions. They are sold for $10 each. Substantive Rules is a loose-leaf edition of all rules issued by the commission and is available for $25 per year.
Public Service Commission, 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; (801) 530-6716. Utilities regulated include: electricity, gas, water, transportation (including trucking and railroad), telephone, and steam heat companies. Annual reports, complaints, petitions, and requests for agency action are kept on file. Hard copy and microfilm for older records are available for $.30 per page. A listing of regulated companies is available at no charge. An Annual Report is also available for $15.
Vermont
Public Service Board, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05620-2701; (802) 828-2358. Utilities regulated include: gas, electricity, telephone, water, and cable television. The office has information on file including: proceedings, tariff information, annual reports, informal complaints, rate changes, and special contracts. Information on hard copy and microfilm are available for $.10 per page. They will also provide a listing of regulated companies, free of charge. Other publications include Board Decisions, which is available through a monthly subscription. Specific information can be obtained at $.10 per page.
Virginia
Utility Companies
Weights and Measures
Looking for a mailing list of all delicatessens in the state? This office is likely to have it for you. The same is true for any other organization which uses a scale for commercial purposes, including gas stations, pharmacies, and dairies.
Every time you buy a half pound of corned beef or gas up the car, you rely on the accuracy of the scale behind the counter or meter on the pump. These and thousands of other measuring devices are used with confidence every day by businesses and consumers, most never questioning the accuracy of the information. Who then is charged with making sure a pound is a pound and an inch an inch?
All commercial measuring devices are regularly inspected by agents of your state office of weights and measures. In addition, such offices are the official keepers of state standards of mass, length, and volume traceable to those maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards).
These offices are staffed by professionals who can answer questions as simple a child's homework assignment or as complicated as determining the best method of sale for a particular commodity. Many types of businesses rely on the expertise of these offices: defense industries, scale companies, and store-front businesses such as fabric shops, railroads, feed stores, and so on.
In general, most agents of a state office of weights and measures conduct on-site inspections of equipment at commercial businesses and manufacturing plants, ensuring that measuring devices are being used correctly and are being maintained so as to ensure their accuracy. Investigators also inspect scales used to weigh trucks and other vehicles used for transporting goods from factory or farm to market. Among the measuring devices inspected on a regular basis are: gasoline and air pumps, gas storage tanks, dairies, truck scales, pharmacy scales, and those used by commercial businesses.
The offices also field and investigate numerous complaints, most questioning the accuracy of fuel pumps. State agents also enforce standards of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. This law, passed by Congress in 1966, standardized the packaging and labeling of products so that they are packaged in containers of approximate similar size and labeled so as not to mislead.
Virtually every commercial transaction involves the use of weights and measures, so the state files are extensive. Given the number of transactions, even a slight measurement error can add up to thousands of dollars. Most state offices will provide business addresses and the type and capacity of measuring devices owned by companies on their files.
The following is a listing of state offices of weights and measures.
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Alabama
Weights and Measures Division, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry, P.O. Box 3336, Montgomery, AL 36109-0336; (205) 242-2613. This agency will provide listings of licensed warehouses, free of charge. The listings are categorized by type, and include cotton gins, and cattle and grain warehouses.
Alaska
Division of Measurement Standards, 12050 Industrial Way, Huffman Business Park, Business Park Building, 99515; (907) 345-7750. No listings of inspected businesses are provided, but they may be viewed at the office.
Arizona
Jeffrey Gonscher, Deputy Chief, Arizona Weights and Measures Division, 1951 W. North Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85021; (602) 255-5211. A computer listing of licensed businesses is $48. Requests must be in writing.
Arkansas
Acting Director, James Michael Hile, Bureau of Standards, Division of Weights and Measures, 4608 West 61st Street, Little Rock, AR 72209; (501) 562-7605. A listing of licensed scale operators is available. The division also prints an annual report. Both publications are free.
California
Acting Assistant Director, Division of Measurement Standards, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 8500 Fruitridge Rd., Sacramento, CA 95826; (916) 387-4142. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Colorado
David Wallace, Chief, Measurement Standard Securities, Department of Agriculture, 3125 Wyandot, Denver, CO 80211; (303) 866-2845. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Connecticut
Department of Consumer Protection, State Office Building, Room 617, 165 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-5230. This office inspects commercial and industrial scales, licenses retail gas stations and oversees motor fuel registration. They will release a listing of licensed businesses free of charge.
Delaware
Eugene Keeley, Supervisor, Office of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, 2320 South Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-4811. A list of pesticide manufacturers is available for $40.
District of Columbia
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Weights, Measures and Markets Division, 1110 U St., SE, Washington, DC 20020; (202) 727-7411. Information from this office requires a written request (include your phone number). Send to: ATTN: Audrey Hinton, Chief of IOS, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Room 105, 614 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Information released depends on the nature of your request. You will be notified of the cost since it varies according to the size of the request.
Florida
Chief, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 3125 Conner Blvd., Lab 2, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650; (904) 488-9140. This office will provide lists of tests reports. Costs vary according to the size of the request. Requests must be in writing and be specific on what information you need.
Georgia
Martin Coile, Director, Weights and Measures Laboratory, Atlanta Farmers Market, 16 Forest Parkway, Forest Park GA 30050; (404) 656-3704. Licensed scale companies are available free. A written request is preferred.
Hawaii
George E. Mattimore, Administrator, Measurement Standards, Department of Agriculture, 725 Ilelo St., Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 586-0886. Licensed scale companies are provided free to the public.
Idaho
Glen Jex, Chief, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, 2216 Kellogg Lane, Boise, ID 83712; (208) 334-2345. Individual test reports of specific companies can be obtained. There is no charge involved.
Illinois
Rebecca Doyle, Weights and Measures Program Manager, Bureau of Product Inspection and Standards, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 19281, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62794-9281; (217) 782-3817. Lists of licensed or inspected businesses are released at the discretion of the agency's Freedom of Information Act officer. Put requests for information in writing, be as specific as possible, and include the purpose of your request. The agency will then respond with a decision and cost of the list.
Indiana
Sharon Rhoades, Director of Weights and Measures, State Board of Health, 1330 West Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46206; (317) 633-0350. No listings of inspected businesses are provided. This information is open to the public and may be viewed at the office.
Gerald Bane, Supervisor, Weights and Measures Division, Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5794. This office will provide a listings of inspected and licensed businesses. There is a $12 set-up fee and additional charge of $.01 per line. Information provided through the basis list includes the company's license, county and location. A written request is required.
Kansas
Larry Woodson, Division of Inspections, Kansas State Board of Agriculture, 7th Fl, 901 S. Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612-1272; (913) 296-3511. This agency will release certain business addresses of companies that they keep on file. Individuals must place their request in writing and then complete an open records request form certifying that the information they obtain will not be used for commercial gain. Once approved, lists of information is $.35 per page.
Kentucky
Danny Willis, Director, Division of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, 106 West Second St., Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 564-4870. Copies of individual company inspection reports are filed by county and are $.10 per page. Requests must be made in writing.
Louisiana
Ronald Harold, Director, Louisiana Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3098, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; (504) 925-3780. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Maine
Clayton F. Davis, Director, Agriculture Inspections Division, Division of Regulation, Stationhouse 28, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-3841. At the present time Maine is not computerized and does not release listings of licensed businesses.
Maryland
Louis Straub, Chief, Weights and Measures Section, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401; (410) 841-5790. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Massachusetts
Steven Berard, Inspector One, Massachusetts Division of Standards, One Ashburton Place, Room 1115, Boston, MA 02108; (617) 727-3480. This agency provides printouts of various licensed business including: gas stations, body shops with repair licenses, indoor vendors and auctioneers. Lists are $25, each. Please make your request in writing and include a check made out to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Michigan
Edward Heffron, Chief, Food Division, Department of Agriculture, 611 W. Ottawa, Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-1060. Individuals can receive printouts of licensed businesses for $.04 per page plus a base rate of $17.98 per hour. Lists are sorted by county. Requests can be made by phone or by mail.
Minnesota
Michael Blacik, Director, Division of Weights and Measures, State of Minnesota, Department of Public Service, 2277 Highway 36, St. Paul, MN 55113; (612) 639-4010. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Mississippi
William P. Eldridge, Director, Weights and Measures Division, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, 1603 Walter Sillers Building, P.O. Box 1609, Jackson, MS 39215-1609; (601) 354-7077. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Missouri
Lester Barrows, Director, Weights and Measures Division, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-4278. This agency provides various computer listings of businesses sorted by category. Requests should be in writing. Costs vary depending upon the type of information requested.
Montana
Jim Kimball, Division Chief, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Commerce, Capitol Station, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3164. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Nebraska
Steven A. Malone, Director, Division of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-4292. No listings of inspected businesses are provided.
Nevada
William McCrea, Chief Deputy State Sealer, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 11100, Reno, NV 89510-1100; (702) 688-1166. This agency will provide listings of inspected businesses on file. Costs range from $60 to $100. Call ahead for cost and include payment with written request.
New Hampshire
Mike Grenier, Director, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, P.O Box 2042, Concord, NH 03302-2042; (603) 271-3700. No business listings are provided.
New Jersey
William J. Wolfe, State Superintendent, State Office of Weights and Measures, 1261 Rts. 1 ad 9 South, Avenel, NJ 07701; (908)-815-4840. No business listings are provided.
New Mexico
Gary D. West, Chief, Standards and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 30005, Department 3170, Las Cruces, NM 88003; (505) 646-1616. No business listings are provided.
New York
John J. Bartfai, Director, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, Building 7-A State Campus 1220 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12235; (518) 457-3452. No business listings are provided.
North Carolina
David N. Smith, Director, Consumer Standards Division, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 27647, Raleigh, NC 27611; (919) 733-3313. Listings of registered scale technicians such as petroleum dispensers or gasoline station owners are available for $10, each. The agency is working on a listing of licensed businesses and will provide you with their most up-to-date copy upon request. Requests should be placed in writing and be accompanied by a check made out to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
North Dakota
Al Moch, Director, North Dakota Public Service Commission, Department of Weights and Measures, State Capitol, 12th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58505; (701) 224-2400. The agency does not provide listings on a regular basis,
John J. Steinberger, Jr., Chief, Division of Weights and Measures, Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 East Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; (614) 866-6361. This agency does provide a listing of businesses licensed through their office. The cost is $.25 per page. A written request with payment is required.
Oklahoma
Charles Carter, Program Administrator, Bureau of Standards, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, 2800 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298; (405) 521-3864, Ext 261. Listings of licensed scale companies and standard labeling rules and regulations are provided, free of charge. Requests can be made by phone or by mail.
Oregon
Kendrick J. Simila, Administrator, Measures Standard Division, Dept. of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97310-0110; (503) 378-3792. The agency will provide a listing of licensed businesses. A form is required. Cost is $55, plus $.01 per name.
Pennsylvania
Neil Cashman, Director, Bureau of Standard Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110; (717) 787-6772. Listings of businesses are not provided.
Rhode Island
Lynda Agresti Maurer, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Department of Labor, Division of Professional Regulations, 220 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907; (401) 457-1863. Listings of businesses are not provided.
South Carolina
Carol Fulmer, Director, Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 11280, Consumer Services Division, Columbia, SC 29211; (803) 734-2210. This office does maintain a listing of registered businesses. Although prices vary, lists are at least $1 per page. Requests must be made in writing.
South Dakota
Mike Kumm, Director, Division of Consumer Inspection, Office of Weights and Measures, 118 West Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-3697. Listings of businesses are not provided.
Tennessee
Bob Williams, Administrator, Director, Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, Box 40627, Nashville, TN 37204; (615) 360-0159. Listings of businesses are not provided.
Texas
Ed Price, Supervisor of Weights and Measures, Department of Agriculture, Box 12847, Stephen F. Austin Bldg., Austin, TX 78711; (512) 463-7530. This agency supplies listings of inspected businesses sorted by category. Requests should be placed in writing. The cost is $.05 per name for the first 1,000 and $.05 for every name thereafter.
Edison J. Stephens, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Weights and Measures, State Department of Agriculture, 350 North Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116; (801) 538-7159. All licensed businesses must register with the state's corporation office. Information is kept on a city by city basis and listings of licensed businesses are not normally released.
Vermont
Bruce Martell, Director, Division of Weights and Measures and Retail Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Consumer Assurance Section, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05620-2901; (802) 828-2436. This office can supply individuals with copies of retail outlets. Copies of information are $.08 per page. Requests should be placed in writing.
Virginia
Kermit Spruill, Director, Weights and Measures Section, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 1100 Banks St., Room 402, Richmond, VA 23209; (804) 786-2476. Business listings are not provided.
Washington
Mike Willis, Assistant Supervisor, Department of Agriculture, Office of Weights and Measures, Consumer and Producer Protection Division, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 93504; (206) 753-5042. Business listings are not provided.
West Virginia
Stephen L. Casto, Director, Division of Weights and Measures, Department of Labor, 570 W. McCorkle Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177; (304) 727-5781. Business listings are not provided.
Wisconsin
Alan Porter, Program Manager, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708; (608) 266-2295. Business listings are not provided.
Wyoming
Jim Bigelow, Manager, Consumer/Compliance Division, Department of Agriculture, 2219 Carey Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-6591. This office will provide a listing of licensed businesses at $.10 per page. Requests must be made in writing.
Weights and Measures
Insurance Companies and Salesmen
An insurance company wants to compare their rates to those of their competitors. A software company with a new time saving product needs the names of all the 1,500 insurance companies in Minnesota for a mailing list. Someone shopping for auto insurance wants to see sample policies from five different insurance companies in her area before she makes a final decision. A prospective insurance buyer wants to know how many complaints have been lodged against a certain company before he signs on the dotted line. All of this information and more can be found at the State Insurance Offices.
Although the kinds of information available at each of these offices varies from state to state, all except Colorado and Hawaii have listings of the insurance companies in their state, and only nine states--Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New York, Texas, and Washington--do not compile comprehensive listings of the in-state insurance agents. About thirty states will provide you with these listings in the form of a computer printout and/or mailing labels. California, Indiana, and Kansas also offer these listings on computer tape or diskettes.
Most state offices also handle consumer complaints and make their findings available to the public. Illinois, for example, not only compiles a "Complaint Rating List" that will tell you the number of complaints filed against a company, they also calculate "Complaint Ratios," which show the number of complaints versus the amount of insurance a company writes. If a company writes 100 policies and has 20 complaints, chances are you shouldn't buy a policy from them. But these "Complaint Ratios" can also be used by insurance companies to find out which of their competitors' policies produce the highest number of complaints. This is invaluable information for a company that plans to sell a new type of policy and wants a market study.
When a company wants to sell certain commercial or personal lines of insurance, they must file the policy forms and endorsements at the state office. Individuals can request copies of these policies before they make a purchase to compare rates from one company to another. Some states, in fact, publish Premium Comparison Manuals for personal auto and homeowner's policies. For the rate charts listed in these manuals, each insurance company must take the same policy situation, such as a three bedroom house or a twenty-seven year-old driver, and prepare a rate estimate for an insurance policy.
Some state offices also require insurance companies to file their Rate Manuals which show their brokers how to estimate their company's insurance premiums. These are valuable sources of information for both the consumer and competitor. And if you are interested in looking into a company's history--when it was first licensed, owners and former owners--many state offices can furnish you with that information, too.
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Alabama
Insurance Department, 135 S. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130/(205) 269-3550. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for $1 a page plus mailing costs from Blue Print Services, P.O. Box 1383, Montgomery, AL 36109/(205) 263-4865. Listing of Insurance Companies: Annual Report (List of all licensed insurance companies) is available at no charge. Number of Licensed Insurance Companies: 1,300. Licensed Agents. Listing of Agents: Published yearly and available at no cost. Listing does not contain addresses. Number of Licensed Agents: Available for a fee.
Alaska
Insurance Division, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, PO Box 110805, Juneau, AK 99811-0805/(907) 465-2515. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Cost recovery basis. Listing of Insurance Companies: Available for $25. Number of Licensed Insurance Companies: 1,058. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available for $25. Number of Agents: 4,800.
Arizona
Insurance Department, 3030 N. 3rd Street, Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85014/(602) 255-5367. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Requests must be submitted in writing. Listing of Insurance Companies: Contained in Annual Report, which is published yearly. Cost is $16.50. Prepayment required, (602) 255-5605. Number of Licensed Insurance Companies: 2,540. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: A computer printout is available by line of insurance. Cost is 3 cents a name. Average cost is $400. (602) 255-5605. Number of Agents: 60,000.
Arkansas
Insurance Department, 1123 S. University, STE-400, Little Rock, AR 72204/ (501) 686-2900. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for $1 a page. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Not Available. Number of Agents: 31,000.
California
Insurance Department, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, 3450 Wilshire Blvd, L.A., CA 90010/(213) 736-3582, (800) 927-4357(in state) Insurance Companies Documents on File: Annual/Quarterly Statements are available to public at a cost of 50 cents per page plus sales tax up to four pages, then an outside copy service must be brought in. There is a one dollar fee per document certification. Listing of Insurance Companies: Lists are available, either in printout format (Cheshire labels) or magnetic tape format. Cost for list of all admitted companies is $40. Other lists, including breakdowns of different classes of insurance carriers or license types are also available at prices ranging from approximately $350 to $800. Interested parties should contact the Department's Electronic Data Processing Bureau, at (916) 323-5171 to request an order form. Number of Licensed Insurance Companies: 1,344. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available by calling (916) 322-3555. Number of Agents: 110,000. Send written request to: Dept. of Insurance, ATTN: Lucy Chavez, 700 L. St., 3rd floor, Sacramento, CA 95140. Fee: $1,067 + postage and handling.
Colorado
Insurance Division, 1560 Broadway, Suite 850, Denver, CO 80202/(303) 894-7499. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available to the public for 25 cents per page or $6.50 for each list sorted by line of Insurance, but a visit to the office is necessary. Listing of Insurance Companies: A current listing is not available. Number of Licensed Companies: 1,786. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available by calling (303) 894-7495. Lists are sorted by line of insurance and the cost is $100 a list. Number of Agents: 38,000.
Connecticut
Insurance Department, 153 Market St., Hartford, CT 06103/(203) 297-3800. Insurance Companies Documents on File: A visit to the office is necessary to copy documents. Listing of Insurance Companies: List is printed twice a year and is available for $10.75. All requests must be submitted in writing and be prepaid. Number of Licensed Companies: 1,000. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Lists are available by calling (203) 297-3841. Lists are sorted by authority, company, and locality. Cost of each list is $318. Number of Agents: Not available.
Delaware
Insurance Department, 841 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19901/(302) 739-4251. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents are available. Cost is 25 cents per page or $15.50 for listing. Listing of Insurance Companies: Cheshire or pressure sensitive labels are available for $75. Computer printouts are available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,400. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available by contacting (302) 739-4251. Number of Agents: 8,000.
District of Columbia
Insurance Administration, Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 37200, Washington, DC 20013-7200/(202) 727-8000. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents may be reviewed and copied in the office. Listing of Insurance Companies: A free listing is available. Number of Insurance Companies: Not available. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: No listing available. Number of Licensed Agents: Not available. All requests must be in writing.
Florida
Dept of Insurance Agents and Agent Licensing, 200 E. Gaines, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0300/(904) 922-3100. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Copies are available for 50 cents per page and $5 for certified copies. Listing of Insurance Companies: Complimentary copy of Year List of All Insurance Companies Licensed to Do Business in State of Florida available upon written request. Annual Report also contains listing. Number of Insurance Companies; 1,800. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: List is sorted by type of insurance. They categorize 5 types of adjusters. Computer printouts are available on a cost recovery basis, as are magnetic tape formats and gummed labels. Number of Agents: 169,458.
Georgia
Insurance Commissioner, #2 Martin Luther King Dr., 7th Floor, W. Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334/(404) 656-2056. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Annual Statements are available. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printouts are available for $30. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: No list available, (404) 656-2100. Number of Agents: 48,000.
Hawaii
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Department, Insurance Division, 250 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96813/(808) 586-2790. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 25 cents per page. List of Insurance Companies: Commissioner Report available free of charge. Number of Insurance Companies: 760. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: No listing available. Number of Agents: 9,670. (808) 586-2788.
Idaho
Insurance Department, 500 S. 10th, Boise, ID 83720/(208) 334-2250. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Company Listing available for $7.50. This order must be prepaid. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents, (208) 334-4339. List of Agents: Computer printout available for a fee. Pressure Sensitive labels available for a fee. List and labels can be sorted by line of insurance or ZIP code. Number of Agents: 11,500.
Illinois
Insurance Department, 320 W. Washington St., 4th Floor, Springfield, IL 62767/(217) 782-4515. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for $1 a page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Annual Statement available quarterly. Computer Information, (217) 782-3045: Printout available for $100. Magnetic tape or diskette available for $100. Requester must supply tape or diskette. Pressure sensitive labels can be run on a cost recovery basis if requester supplies labels. Cheshire labels also available on a cost recovery basis, you supply the labels. All computer runs are in ZIP code order. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,813. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: (217) 782-3045. Computer printouts available for $100. Magnetic tape or diskette available for $600. Requester must supply tape or diskette. Cheshire labels available for $1,000. All computer runs are in ZIP code order. Number of Agents: 80,000.
Indiana
Insurance Department, 311 W. Washington St., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204/(317) 232-2405. Phone Information: (317) 232-2392. Documents on File: Available for 25 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Monthly computer run available for $25. This listing contains name of company, address, phone number, and type of insurance. Computer generated labels and listings on magnetic tape or diskette will be available in the near future. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,700, (317) 232-2410. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer listing will be available in near future. Diskette available for a fee. Number of Agents: 97,000.
Commerce Department, Insurance Division, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319/ (515) 281-4033. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents can be reviewed in the office and may be copied for a minimal charge. Listing of Insurance Companies: Available for $5. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,487. Licensed Agents, (515) 281-4039. List of Agents: Computer printout available on a cost recovery basis. Pressure sensitive labels available on a cost recovery basis. Customized listing or labels may be sorted by type of insurance, ZIP Code, county, or company. Number of Agents: 32,170.
Kansas
Kansas Insurance Department, 420 S. West 9th St, Topeka, KS 66612/(913) 296-3071. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents can be copied on a cost recovery basis. Listing of Insurance Companies: Kansas Insurance Company Directory available free of charge. Listing available on magnetic tape if requester supplies the tape. (Kansas forbids use of public information for solicitation purposes.) Number of Insurance Companies: 1,200. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Customized lists of agents by company, line of business or location are available on a cost recovery basis, (913) 296-7861. Number of Agents: 24,500.
Kentucky
Department of Insurance, PO Box 517, Frankfort, KY 40602/(502) 564-3630. Insurance Companies Documents on File: (502) 564-6081. Call and then submit written request and prepayment. Annual statements, copies 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Directory available for $150. Pressure sensitive labels available for $150. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,438. Licensed Agents, (502) 564-6004. List of Agents: Computer printouts are available in many formats but due to computer limitations no listing of all agents is available. The following listings are available for $5 each: ZIP Code, Company Name, and Lines of Insurance. Number of Agents: 31,340.
Louisiana
Insurance Department, PO Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214/(504) 342-5900. Insurance Companies Documents on File: A written request must be submitted for all documents. All documents are available for 25 cents per page, complete list for $31.25. Listing of Insurance Companies: Report of the Commissioners of Insurance is available at no charge. It contains name, address and telephone number of all insurance companies. Number of Insurance Companies: 2,358. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: No list of agents is available. Names may be obtained by visiting the office. Number of Agents: 70,000. (504) 342-3565.
Maine
Bureau of Insurance and Financial Regulations Dept., State House #34, Augusta, ME 04333/(207) 582-8707. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents will be copied as staffing permits on a cost recovery basis. Listing of Insurance Companies: written request required. Computer printout available on a cost recovery basis. Printouts can be sorted by ZIP code, alphabetical, county, or type of insurance. Pressure sensitive labels available for 4 cents a name. Number of Insurance Companies: 800. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printout available on a cost recovery basis. Pressure sensitive labels available for 4 cents a name. Number of Agents: 9,000.
Maryland
Insurance Division, Licensing and Regulation Department, 501 St. Paul PL. Baltimore, MD 21202/(301) 333-6300. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for $1 per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Not Available, (301) 333-6192. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,884. Licensed Agents, (301) 333-4074. List of Agents: No listing available. Number of Agents: 75,000.
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Insurance, 280 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114/(617) 727-5503. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Copies of documents may be obtained on a cost recovery basis. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout available for a fee. Number of Insurance Companies: 900. Licensed Agents, (617) 727-7189 ext. 350. List of Agents: Not available. Number of Agents: 60,000.
Michigan
Insurance Bureau, Dept. of Commerce, PO Box 30220, Lansing, MI 48909/(517) 373-9273. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Office will copy up to 14 pages free, over 15 pages documents are copies on a cost recovery basis. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printouts available for 20 cents per page, written request only! Number of Insurance Companies: 110. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Written request only. Number of Agents: 60,000. (517) 373-0234.
Minnesota
Insurance Division, Minnesota Department of Commerce, 133 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55101/(612) 296-6319. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Copies available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Minnesota Book Store, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55155/(612) 297-3000. Photocopied listing available for $25 plus tax and handling cost. Mailing list office, Debbie Sabota (612) 297-2552. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Contact Mailing List Office listed above. Number of Agents: 38,000-40,000.
Mississippi
Insurance Department, PO Box 79, Jackson, MS 39205/(601) 359-3576. Insurance Company Documents on File: Copies of documents available on a cost recovery basis if staffing permits. Listing of Insurance Companies: Company book available with written request. Pressure sensitive labels available for $360. Number of Insurance Companies: 17,000. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available from the Mississippi Association of Life Underwriters, P.O. Box 13649, Jackson, MS 39236/(601) 981-1522. Labels, printouts or tapes available for a fee. Number of Agents: 16,000.
Missouri
Missouri Dept. of Insurance, Regulatory Agencies, PO Box 690, 301 W. High, Room 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102/(314) 751-2562. Insurance Companies Documents on File: A Book of documents available for $10. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout and pressure sensitive labels available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,200. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printout and pressure sensitive labels available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Agents: 64,000.
Montana
Insurance Commissioner, PO Box 4009, Helena, MT 59604-4009/(406) 444-2040. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents can be copied for 50 cents per pages as staffing permits. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout available for $6 plus postage, (1990 latest listing). Number of Insurance Companies: 1,400. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: No listing available. Names may be viewed by visiting the office. Number of Agents: 8,310.
Nebraska
Insurance Department, Terminal Bldg, 941 O Street, Suite 1400, Lincoln, NE 68508/(402) 471-2201. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printouts, pressure sensitive labels, or magnetic tape can be obtained for $50. Computerized information can be sorted by ZIP code, alphabetical, or by line of insurance. Summary of Insurance Business is available annually for $20. It lists amount of premiums each company collects and the volume of business. Number of Licensed Insurance Companies: 16,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printouts, pressure sensitive labels or magnetic tape are available for $150. Computerized information can be sorted by ZIP code, alphabetical, or by line of insurance. Number of Agents: 22,000.
Nevada
Department of Insurance, Commerce Department, 1665 Hot Spring Rd., Suite 152, Carson City, NV 89710/(702) 687-4270. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page or $45 for a list. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printouts, Cheshire and pressure sensitive labels and diskettes available on a cost recovery basis. Computerized information can be sorted by ZIP code, alphabetical, or city. Number of Insurance Companies: 2,000. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Same as for insurance companies. Number of Agents: 18,000.
New Hampshire
Insurance Department, 169 Manchester St., Concord, NH 03301/(603) 271-2261. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents may be viewed by visiting the above office. List of Insurance Companies: A printout titled Licensed Companies is available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Insurance Companies: 900. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Laser printout $50. Number of Agents: 3,500.
New Jersey
Department of Insurance, 20 W. State St, CN 325, Trenton, NJ 08625/(609) 292-5371. Insurance Company Documents on File: Free. Listing of Insurance Company: Commissioners Annual Report contains a listing of insurance companies. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: (609) 292-4390. List is available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Agents: Not available. For a list of agents, send written request to State of New Jersey, 20 W. State St., CN 327, Trenton, NJ 08625.
New Mexico
Insurance Division, Corporation Commission, 500 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1269/(505) 827-4542. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents will be copied on a cost recovery basis. Listing of Insurance Companies: Directory of Insurance Companies available free of charge. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printout available for $400, (505) 827-4549 (Licensing). Pressure sensitive labels available for $200. Number of Agents: 10,000.
New York
Insurance Department, Empire State Plaza, Building 1, Albany, NY 12257/(518) 474-6615. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: (518) 474-7159. Directory of Licensed Insurance Companies available for $1, (Out of state only). Number of Insurance Companies: 1,000. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: requests in writing only. Number of Agents: 40,000. (518) 474-6620 ext. 30.
North Carolina
Insurance Department, Box 26387, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27611/(919) 733-5633. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Average cost is $10. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout is available for $5. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,069. Licensed Agents, (919) 733-7487. List of Agents: Available for $175 for the first 5,000 names, for every additional 1,000 the cost is $7. Lists may be sorted by company, line of insurance, resident or nonresident, and ZIP. Number of Agents: 70,000.
North Dakota
Insurance Department, Capitol Building, 600 E. Blvd., 5th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58505/(701) 224-2440. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 20 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout is available for $20 or 2 cents per name. Pressure sensitive labels are available for $100. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,300. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Pressure sensitive labels and computer printout are available for $20 plus 2 cents a name. List may be sorted by resident or nonresident and line of insurance. Number of Agents: 10,000.
Insurance Department, 2100 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43266-0566/(614) 644-2658. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Authorized list of Insurance Companies is available free of charge. This list contains names only. Computer printouts, pressure sensitive labels and magnetic tape are available on a cost recovery basis. Lists can be sorted by types of insurance, foreign or domestic, ZIP Code, and city. All requests must be submitted in writing. Number of licensed insurance companies: 1,665. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printout and pressure sensitive labels are available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Agents: 54,000.
Oklahoma
Insurance Department, 1901 N. Walnut, Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3408/(405) 521-3966. Insurance Companies Documents on File. Listing of Insurance Companies: Annual Report and Directory is available free with written request. Computer printouts and pressure sensitive labels available on a cost recovery basis. Magnetic tape available for $25 plus 1 cent per record. Lists may be sorted by line of insurance or ZIP code. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printouts and pressure sensitive labels available on a cost recovery basis for $200. Number of Agents: 17,000. (405) 521-3916.
Oregon
Department of Insurance and Finance, Insurance Division, 440 Labor and Industrial Bldg., Salem, OR 97310/(503) 378-4271. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Directory available for $2.50. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printout is available for $25. Pressure sensitive labels are available for $50. Number of Agents: 19,000.
Pennsylvania
Insurance Department, 1311 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120/(717) 787-2735. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 25 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Listing is available for $20. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: (717) 787-3840, Not available. Number of Agents: 190,000.
Rhode Island
Insurance Division, Business Regulations Department, 233 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903/(401) 277-2223. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 20 cents per page. Average cost is $32. Listing of Insurance Companies: Annual Report is available for $15. It contains names and addresses of all insurance companies. Number of Insurance Companies: 900. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available on a cost recovery basis with written request. Number of Agents: 25,000.
South Carolina
Insurance Department, P.O. Box 100105, Columbia, SC 29202-3105/(803) 737-6120. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available by written request for $25. Listing of Insurance Companies: Master list of all licensed companies is available for $5. Pressure sensitive labels are available on a cost recovery label. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,420. Licensed Agents, (803) 737-6095. List of Agents: Listing available for 3 cents per name. Pressure sensitive labels are available for 6 cents per label. Number of Agents: 45,000.
South Dakota
Insurance Division, Commerce and Regulations Department, 500 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501/(605) 773-3563. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 75 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout and pressure sensitive labels are available for $25. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,464. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printouts are available for $200. Pressure sensitive labels are available for $200. Number of Agents: Not available. (605) 773-3513.
Tennessee
Commerce and Insurance Department, 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Volunteer Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243/(615) 741-1692. Insurance Companies Documents on File: All documents may be viewed in the office. Listing of Insurance Companies: Quarterly listing of companies available for free. The listing contains addresses, type of insurance, and ZIP code. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,574. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: List may be copied in the office. Number of Agents: 83,000.
Texas
Texas Dept of Insurance, 333 Guadalope, Austin, TX 78701-1998/(512) 463-6425. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout available for $37.80. Send written request to Texas Dept. of Insurance Publications, PO Box 149104 #999, Austin, TX 78714. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available for a fee. Number of Agents: 150,000, (512) 322-4105.
Insurance Department, 3110 State Office Bldg., Salt Lake City, UT 84114/(801) 538-3800. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 25 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printouts are available for $1 a sheet. Average cost is $50. Pressure sensitive labels are available for $10 per page. Average cost is $140. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Written request for pressure sensitive labels are available for $350 or $1 per page. (801) 538-3855. Number of Agents: 16,500.
Vermont
Department of Banking and Insurance, 89 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602/(802) 828-3301. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents may be viewed in the office. Annual report is free. Listing of Insurance Companies: Available free of charge. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,000. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Computer printouts, mailing labels and magnetic tape available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Agents: 7,200.
Virginia
Insurance Bureau, State Corporation Commission, 1220 Bank Street, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23219/(804) 786-3741. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for $1 for first page, 50 cents each page after. Listing of Insurance Companies: Available free of charge. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,700. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: Available by company. Not available at Bureau. Number of Agents: Not available.
Washington
Insurance Commissioner, Insurance Building, PO Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504/(206) 753-2418. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Documents available for $10. Listing of Insurance Companies: Available on a cost recovery basis. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,500. Licensed Agents. List of Agents: No list available. The state law forbids the use of names for commercial purposes. Number of Agents: Not available.
West Virginia
Insurance Department, 2100 Washington St East, Charleston, WV 25305/(304) 348-2100. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 50 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Commissioners Annual Report contains names and addresses. It is available for $10. Number of Insurance Companies: 1,000. Licensed Agents, (304) 348-3386. List of Agents: Written request required. Computer printout available for $60. Pressure sensitive labels available for $60. Number of Agents: 20,000.
Wisconsin
Insurance Commission, P.O. Box 7573, Madison, WI 53707-7873/(608) 267-9456. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for 20 cents per page. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printout available for $50. Listing can be searched by ZIP code, county, line of insurance, company, and resident or nonresident. Licensed Agents, (608) 266-8699. List of Agents: Available for $50. It can be searched by ZIP code, county, line of insurance, company and resident or nonresident. Number of Agents: 50,000.
Wyoming
Insurance Department, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002- 0440/(307) 777-7401. Insurance Companies Documents on File: Available for $1 per page plus postage. Average cost $100. Listing of Insurance Companies: Computer printouts available for $50. Number of Insurance Companies: 970. Licensed Agents, (307) 777-7319. List of Agents: Computer printout is available for $50. Number of Agents: 3,100.
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Federal Mailing Lists
Listed below are a number of mailing lists available from the federal government. This does not represent all available mailing lists, but only the more popular ones. Remember that anywhere the government collects names and addresses, that information theoretically is available to the public. Keep this in mind as you review the other chapters in this book.
At the end of each description below is a vendor code. A listing of the complete name and address for vendor codes is at the end of the mailing list descriptions.
Agexporter (formerly Foreign Agriculture)
A monthly magazine targeted at business firms selling United States farm products overseas. Provides timely information on overseas trade opportunities, including reports on marketing activities and how-to's of agricultural exporting. List ID: FA; 460 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $17/year.
Airman's Information Manual
Subscription provides the fundamentals required in order to fly in the United States National Airspace System. It also contains items of interest to pilots concerning health and medical facts, factors affecting flight safety, a pilot/controller glossary of terms used in the Air Traffic Control System, and information on safety, accident and hazard reporting. List ID: BFAP; 9,134 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $58/year.
Alcohol Health and Research World
Presents current research findings; prevention, treatment, and training program descriptions; and observations with opinions from those working at the base level to provide services to persons affected by alcohol-related problems. List ID: AHRW; 5,932 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $13/year.
Bulletins and Transmittals
Thrift and Regulatory Bulletins, issued periodically by the Office of Thrift Supervision, provide guidance to regulated institutions and regulatory personnel on policies, procedures and matter of concern to the thrift industry. List ID: #BBS; Vendor: OTS. $175/year.
Business America, The Magazine of International Trade
A biweekly publication designed to help American exporters penetrate overseas markets by providing them with timely information on opportunities for trade and methods of doing business in foreign countries. List ID: CRTD; 4,632 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $32/year.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
A Government-wide summary of financial and nonfinancial Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public administered by departments and establishments of the Federal Government. Describes the type of assistance available and the eligibility requirements for the particular assistance being sought, with guidance on how to apply. Also intended to improve coordination and communication between the Federal Government and State and local governments. List ID: COF94; 4,456 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $50/year.
Census and You (formerly Data User News)
A monthly newsletter for users of Census Bureau statistics, which gives up-to-date information on Bureau programs, products and services and the latest news about demographic and economic data. List ID: DUN; 2,941 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $20/year.
Census and You Mailing List (formerly Data User News)
Listing of the 394 free subscribers to the Data User News, which contains news highlights of current products available from the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Format: Tape; Price: $10; Vendor: CENSUS.
Children Today
Reports on Federal, State, and local services for children, child development, health and welfare laws, and other news pertinent to child welfare in the United States. List ID: CT; 5,201 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $8/year.
Commerce Business Daily: Synopsis of United States
Government Proposed Procurement, Sales, and Contract
Awards
The Synopsis is of particular value to firms interested in bidding on U.S. Government purchases, surplus property offered for sale, or in seeking subcontract opportunities from prime contractors. It lists current information received daily from military and civilian procurement offices. List ID: COBD; 42,106 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $162/six months.
Congressional Record
A verbatim report on Congressional debates and other proceedings.
List ID: CR; 1,698 paid subscribers. $225/year.
List ID: CRM (Microfiche); 70 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $118/year.
Cumulative List of Organizations
Lists contributions of organizations which are deductible under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. List ID: CL93; 5,075 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $48/year.
Current Housing Reports
H-111. Housing Vacancies. Quarterly reports and an annual issue which give percent distributions of rental vacancies and homeowner vacancies, by facilities, number of rooms, monthly rent asked and sales price asked, etc., compared with same quarter of previous year.
H-121. Housing characteristics. Occasional reports of data for the country as a whole and for regions on selected characteristics of housing. List ID: CHR; 211 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $12/year.
Current Wage Development
Presents wage and benefit changes that result from collective bargaining settlements and unilateral management decisions. Also includes statistical summaries and special reports on wage trends. List ID: CWD; 650 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $21/year.
Customs Bulletin and Decisions
Contains regulations, rulings, decisions, and notices concerning Customs and related matters of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Court of International Trade.
List ID: CB; 1,041 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $128/year.
DOD FAR Supplement
This U.S. Department of Defense supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation contains guidelines on the provisions, clauses, and cost principles authorized for DOD contracts, as well as procedures and actions necessary for awarding and administering the contracts.
List ID: DFARS; 4,806 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $120/year.
Domestic Mail Manual
Designed to assist Postal Service customers in obtaining maximum benefits from domestic postal services. It includes applicable regulations and information about rates and postage, classes of mail, special services, wrapping and mailing requirements, and collection and delivery services.
List ID: DOM; 8,631 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $56/year.
Economic Indicators
Gives pertinent economic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance.
List ID: ECIN; 4,766 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $33/year.
Education Statistics Mailing List
Contains over 5,000 people who requested material from the National Center for Education Statistics. Format: Tape; Price: See Vendor; Vendor: NCES.
EIA Publication New Releases (DOE-EIA-0204)
Contains 14 categories of users of U.S. Energy Department's Energy Information Administration publications with approximately 13,000 names.
Current data on employment, hours, and earnings for the United States as a whole, for States, and for more than 200 local areas.
List ID: EMEA; 3,485 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $31/year.
Export Administration Regulations
Subscription service consists of a compilation of official regulations and policies governing the export licensing of commodities and technical data.
List ID: EAR94; 8,385 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $88/year.
FAA Aviation News
Designed to help airmen become safer pilots, this publication gives updates and major Federal Aviation Administration rule changes and proposed Changes, as well as refresher information on flight rules, maintenance airworthiness, avionics, accident analysis, and other related topics. Covers all types of aircraft, including helicopters, balloons, gliders, antique, sport and experimental.
List ID: FAN; 15,032 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $15/year.
FDA Consumer
Covers information written especially for consumers about Food and Drug Administration regulatory and scientific decisions, and about the safe use of products regulated by FDA. List ID: FDAP; 23,942 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $15/year.
Federal Acquisition Regulations
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary regulation used by Federal Executive Branch agencies purchasing supplies and services.
List ID: FEACR; 13,757 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $160/year.
The Federal Labor-Management and Employee Relations
Consultant
Presents current information in the field of labor-management and employee relations. List ID: FLMC; 365 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $38/year.
Federal Procurement Data Center
This database contains two million records pertaining to federal procurement actions from 1979 to present. Information is on contracts totaling $25,000 or more and also includes the purchasing or contracting office, date of award, principal place of performance and dollars obligated. Format: Tape, hard copy, gummed labels, microfiche; Price: variable; Vendor: FPDC.
Federal Register
Provides a uniform system for making available to the public regulations and legal notices issued by Federal agencies. These include Presidential proclamations and Executive orders and Federal agency documents having general applicability and legal effect, documents required to be published by Act of Congress and other Federal agency documents of public interest.
List ID: FR; 17,085 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $490/year.
List ID: MFFR Microfiche; 1,129 paid subscribers. $403/year.
Fishery Bulletin
Publishes original research papers, and occasionally, reviews of topical interest, in the broad discipline of fishery science. Research fields of particular interest are ecology, oceanography, and limnology; mariculture; ocean pollution; physiology, behavior and taxonomy of marine organisms, particularly fishes; technology; gear development; and economics.
List ID: FB; 214 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $27/year.
FSS Agency Rehabilitation
The General Services Administration sells this mailing list which totals some 1,000 addresses. Format: Tape; Price: $50/per reel; Vendor: GSA-MLIC.
FSS Excess Property
The General Services Administration sells this mailing list which totals some 2,000 addresses. Format: Tape; Price: $50/per reel; Vendor: GSA-MLIC.
FSS Publications
The General Services Administration sells this mailing list which totals 47,000 addresses. Format: Tape; Price: $50/per reel; Vendor: GSA-MLIC.
FSS Procurement Bidders
The General Services Administration sells this mailing list which totals some 47,000 addresses. Format: Tape; Price: $50/per reel; Vendor: GSA-MLIC.
FSS Property Rehabilitation
The General Services Administration sells this mailing list which totals some 1,000 addresses. Format: Tape; Price: $50/per reel; Vendor: GSA-MLIC.
FSS Surplus Personal Property Zone (Regions 4 & 5)
Some 24,000 addresses comprise this General Services Administration mailing list. Surplus property auctioned by the federal government consists of hand and machine tools, office machines and supplies, furniture, hardware, motor vehicles, confiscated boats, airplanes and construction equipment. Format: Tape; Price: $50/per reel; Vendor: GSA-MLIC.
FSS Surplus Personal Property Zone (Regions 6 & 7)
Some 9,000 addresses comprise this General Services Administration mailing list. Surplus property auctioned by the federal government consists of hand and machine tools, office machines and supplies, furniture, hardware, motor vehicles, confiscated boats, airplanes and construction equipment.
FSS Surplus Personal Property Zone (Regions 8 - 10)
Some 38,000 addresses comprise this General Services Administration mailing list. Surplus property auctioned by the federal government consists of hand and machine tools, office machines and supplies, furniture, hardware, motor vehicles, confiscated boats, airplanes and construction equipment.
Some 4,000 addresses comprise this General Services Administration mailing list. Surplus property auctioned by the federal government consists of hand and machine tools, office machines and supplies, furniture, hardware, motor vehicles, confiscated boats, airplanes and construction equipment.
FSS Surplus Personal Property Zone (Regions 1, 2, 3)
Some 19,000 addresses comprise this General Services Administration mailing list. Surplus property auctioned by the federal government consists of hand and machine tools, office machines and supplies, furniture, hardware, motor vehicles, confiscated boats, airplanes and construction equipment.
The National Future Association directory contains an alphabetical listing of the four categories of futures traders: Commodity Trading Advisors, Commodity Pool Operators, Futures Commission Merchants, and Introducing Brokers. Includes addresses and phone numbers. Format: Off-line; Price: $10-$25; Vendor: NFA.
Government Unit Name and Address File
Contains names, addresses, and geographic codes of local governments in the census for the years ending in 2 and 7.
Format: Tape; Price: $175/per reel; Vendor: CENSUS 2.
GPO Sales Publications Reference File
A guide to current publications offered for sale by the Superintendent of Documents arranged by GPO stock numbers; Superintendent of Documents classification numbers; and alphabetically by subjects, titles, agency series and report numbers, key words and phrases, and personal authors.
List ID: PRF; 441 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $115/year.
GSA Rocky Mountain Bulletin
The General Services Administration sells this mailing list which totals some 3,000 addresses.
For use in classifying imported merchandise for rate of duty and statistical purposes. List ID: TSA94; 9,673 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $50/year.
Humanities
Published by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this publication describes the NEH program, projects, and issues in the humanities. Gives recent grants, deadlines, and useful information for applicants seeking funds.
List ID: NR; 3,671 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $13/year.
ICC Interstate Carrier Listing
Provides names, addresses, phone number, and motor carrier number of 51,000 active motor carriers. Types of carriers included in file are: railroads, trucking co., bus lines, freight forwarders, water carriers, property brokers, rate bureaus, and private carriers.
Announces official Internal Revenue Service rulings, Treasury Decisions, Executive Orders, legislation, and court decisions pertaining to internal revenue matters. List ID: IRB; 5,027 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $123/year.
International Flight Information Manual
Primarily designed as a preflight and planning guide for use by United States non-scheduled operators, business and private aviators contemplating flights outside of the United States.
List ID: IFM93; 1,016 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $59/year.
International Mail Manual
List ID: IMM; 4,603 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $17/year.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
An up-to-the-minute, reliable and comprehensive source of critical news and information on the latest developments in cancer research and treatment, including: prevention, clinical trials, immunology, molecular and tumor cell biology, biochemistry, carcinogenesis, epidemiology, biological response modifiers, cancer control, drug development, pharmacology, and many other fields. 2,232 paid subscribers; Vendor: NCI.
Lists of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement
or Nonprocurement Programs
List ID: CLDSC; 959 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $80/year.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for
Streets and Highways
This manual provides detailed uniform standards for all signs, markings and devices placed on, over, or adjacent to a street or highway. Included are general specifications of sizes, shapes and colors, as well as sections on guide signs, pavement markings, traffic control signals, and islands. List ID: N-523; 6,415 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $44/year.
Marine Fisheries Review
A review of developments and news of the fishery industries prepared in the National Marine Fisheries Service, United States Department of Commerce. List ID: MFR; 177 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $7/year.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government
Publications
Lists the publications printed and processed during each month. It includes the publications sold by the Superintendent of Documents, those for official use, and those sent to Depository Libraries.
List ID: MC94; 1,242 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $229/year.
Monthly Energy Review
Illustrates current and historical statistics on United States production, storage, imports and consumption of petroleum, natural gas, and coal.
List ID: MER; 1,273 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $77/year.
Monthly Labor Review
Includes articles on labor force, wages, prices, productivity, economic growth, and occupational injuries and illnesses. Regular features include a review of developments in industrial relations, book reviews, and current labor statistics.
List ID: MLR; 6,976 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $25/year.
Nuclear Safety
Through this periodical the Energy Department provides concise and authoritative evaluation of scientific and technological developments relating to nuclear safety as they emerge from atomic research and development programs. List ID: NS; 535 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $22/year.
Occupation Compensation Survey
(formerly Area Wage Survey)
These bulletins report on earnings in 70 major metropolitan areas for occupations common to a wide variety of establishments, including office clerical, professional and technical, maintenance, custodial, and material movement occupations. List ID: AWS; 327 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $226/year.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
A periodical to help young people, employment planners, and guidance counselors keep abreast of current occupational and employment developments. List ID: OOQ; 22,730 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $9.50/year.
Official Gazette of the United States Patent and
Trademark Office: Patents
Contains the patents, Patent Office notices, and designs issued each week.
List ID: OG; 2,313 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. First class: $694/year. Second Class: $523/year.
Official Gazette of the United States Patent and
Trademark Office: Trademarks
Contains Trademarks, Trademark Notices, Marks Published for Opposition, Trademark Registrations Issued, and Index of Registrants.
List ID: OGT; 1,565 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $428/year.
Official Summary of Security Transactions and Holdings
Contains securities holdings figures showing owners, relationships to issues, amounts of securities bought or sold by each owner, their individual holdings at the end of the reported month, and types of securities. List ID: OSST; 916 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $92/year.
Postal Bulletin
Contains current orders, instructions and information relating to the United States Postal Service, and Commemorative Stamp Posters. List ID: POB; 3,062 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $73/year.
Quarterly Financial Results and Condition of the Thrift Industry
This report contains operation results and key financial performance indicators for all private sector SAIF-insured savings institutions. It also includes quarterly updates on OTS's supervisory rating system. Data are presented nationally and by OTS region and state. List ID: #QFR; Vendor: OTS. $40/year.
Resources in Education
List ID: RIE; 933 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $73/year.
Schedule B: Statistical Classification of Domestic and
Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States
Contains approximately 40,007 digit commodity classifications, based on the organization framework of the Tariff Schedules of the United States, Annotated, to be used by shippers in reporting export shipments from the United States and for use in compiling official statistics on exports of merchandise from the United States. List ID: SCHB; 28,436 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $77/year.
Schizophrenia Bulletin
Facilitates the dissemination and exchange of information about schizophrenia and provides abstracts of the recent literature on the subject.
List ID: SB; 2,160 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $18/year.
Survey of Current Business
Gives information on trends in industry, the business situation, outlook, and other points pertinent to the business world.
List ID: SCUB-2D; 7.031 paid subscribers; Vendor: GPO. $34/year.
GPO. $34/year.
Federal Mailing Lists
h Vendor List
The following is an alphabetical listing of government agencies according to their vendor symbols noted above.
CENSUS
Customer Service, Census Bureau
Data Services Division
Washington, DC 20233
(301) 763-4100
COMMERCE
U.S. Department of Commerce
World Traders Data Reports Section
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-4204
Energy Information Administration
Freedom of Information Office
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW, 1G051
Washington, DC 20462
(202) 586-5955
Federal Procurement Data Center
7th and D St., SW, Room 5652
Washington, DC 20407
(202) 401-1529
GSA-CIC
Consumer Information Center
General Services Administration
Room G142/18th and F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
(202) 501-1794
GSA-MLIC
GSA/BSC
819 Taylor St., Room 11A05
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
(817) 334-3284
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20401
(202) 783-3238
Prices and Selections:
Cheshire labels: $85 per 1,000
minimum list user charge of $300 per order
Pressure sensitive labels: $5.30 per 1,000
Key coding (up to 5 digits): $2 per 1,000
No geographic selections available. No foreign lists available.
Shipping charges: $10 to $15.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Section of System Development
12th and Constitution, NW, #1349
Washington, DC 20423
(202) 927-7682
Internal Revenue Service Headquarters
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(202) 566-4743
International Trade Administration or
District Office
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-3808
MINING
Mining Information Division
Mine Safety and Health Administration
P.O. Box 2537
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 231-5475
National Center for Education Statistics/
Data Systems Branch
555 New Jersey Ave., NW, #300
Washington, DC 20208
(202) 219-1828
Membership Service
Building 82, Room 100
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-2794
National Future Association
200 West Madison
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 781-1300
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4812
Office of Thrift Supervision
Communication Service Division
1700 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20552
(202) 906-6427
Federal Mailing Lists
Government Auctions and Surplus
Looking for a bargain? Year round, the federal government offers hundreds of millions of dollars worth of property and goods -- from animals to real estate -- at remarkable prices. The Customs Service sells seized property -- jewelry, camera, rugs -- anything brought in from another country. The IRS auctions off everything imaginable -- boats, cars, businesses. The U.S. Postal Service sells unclaimed merchandise, including lots of books.
Here is one story to inspire: a New Yorker bought surplus parachutes from the Pentagon and became a supplier selling clothesline cord. If you are looking for a business, try the Small Business Administration, which sells equipment and businesses it has acquired through foreclosure. Want a good deal on a house? U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers repossessed homes -- sometimes for practically nothing -- on government foreclosures.
Very few people know about these unique bargains because the federal government doesn't advertise them. Described below are 20 of Uncle Sam's Red Tag Specials. Contact the appropriate offices for more information. And remember, if you don't find what you want, stay at it. This is ongoing, and new merchandise and property are coming in all the time.
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* Burros and Horses: Bureau of Land Management
Nevada State Office
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
850 Harvard Way (702) 785-6400
Reno, NV 89520-0006 FAX: (702) 673-6010
Or contact your local Bureau of Land Management office. The "Adopt-a-Horse" program is aimed at keeping wild herds at in the West at manageable levels, and allows individuals around the country to purchase a wild horse for $125 or a burro for $75. The animals usually have their shots. Aside from the purchase price you only need pay for shipping. If you live west of the Mississippi, call the Program Office above to find out which of the 12 adoption satellites are nearest you. If you live east of the Mississippi, call (703) 461-1365 to arrange an adoption. Representatives of the BLM travel around the country, so that you don't have to travel to Wyoming to participate. The only qualifications for adoption are that you have appropriate facilities to house the animal, that you are of legal age in your state, and that you have no record of offenses against animals. The horses and burros may not be used for any exploitative purposes such as rodeos or races, nor may they be re-sold. Upon adoption, you sign an agreement to that effect, and no title of ownership is given until one year after an adoption. Animals are usually from two to six years in age, and must be trained. The offices listed above have a brochure called So You'd Like to Adopt a Wild Horse or Burro on the "Adopt-a-Horse" program that gives more details.
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* Christmas Trees, Seedling, Wooden Poles
and Posts: Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Forestry
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 653-8864
or U.S. Forest Service (202) 205-1389
Contact your local Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of Interior. In the 11 Western states, the Bureau of Land Management has a program for obtaining low-cost Christmas trees from Federal lands. By contacting your local BLM office, you may obtain a permit for a nominal fee (usually $10) to cut a tree for your own use. You will be given a map with directions as to which are permissible areas for tree-cutting. Non-profit organizations may also qualify. Non-profit may get free use permits and cut larger amounts. Trees must be for their own use and may not be resold at fundraisers.
In addition, under the Minor Forest Products program, you may collect or cut specified small trees for use as poles or posts; or, you may obtain cactus or plant seedlings from areas of natural growth where there are abundant supplies -- again at a very low cost. These items are free for non-profit organizations for their own use. Permits for commercial usage may also be available. Cost depends on market value. Below are the addresses and phone numbers of Regional Bureau of Land Management Offices.
Alaska
222 W. 7th Ave. #13, Anchorage, AK 99513-5076; (907) 271-5555.
Arizona
3707 N. 7th Street, P.O. Box 16563, Phoenix, AZ 85011; (602) 640-5504.
California
2800 Cottage Way, E-2841, Sacramento, CA 95825; (916) 978-4746.
Colorado
2850 Youngfield St., Lakewood, CO 80215; (303) 239-3670.
Eastern States
7450 Ballston Blvd, Springfield, VA 22153; (703) 440-1700.
Idaho
3380 Americana Terrace, Boise, ID 83706; (208) 384-3014.
The FDIC sells at auctions the furnishings and equipment of failed commercial banks. Consult the blue pages in your phone directory for the regional FDIC office nearest you. Each regional office handles their own personal property disposal. Professional auctioneers are contracted to auction off the accumulation of desks, calculators, chairs, computers and other furnishings that banks normally have. These auctions will be advertised in the auction section or classifieds of local newspapers.
The FDIC also holds open for offers costly commercial property and real estate. For a full catalog of these listings across the country, which also includes homes over $250,000 call (800) 678-3342 or (800) 445-3683. They will send The Liquidation Book which is the marketing list that is most current. All the property the FDIC has to sell is in this book, but if you are interested in bidding on a house under $250,000, it is wise to ask them for the phone number of the FDIC sales office in your area that is in charge of selling them, and then contact them directly. About 97 percent of the listings in it are commercial offerings such as hotels, offices, and industries. Sales of commercial real estate are advertised nationally by the FDIC in such papers as The Wall Street Journal.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* FHA Money May Be Waiting For You
DHUD-Distributive Shares Division
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
HUD Locator (202) 708-1422
DHUD-Insurance Operation Division (703) 235-8117
(800) 697-6967
If you or someone in your family has successfully paid off a mortgage on a house, there may be money waiting for you at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) which insures mortgages that your bank lends to house buyers. Each year FHA predicts how many people will default on their loans, and based on that prediction, they calibrate how much mortgage insurance home buyers will pay during that year. If it turns out that there are fewer loan defaults than FHA predicted, those borrowers that have continued to pay their mortgages have what are called "Mutual Mortgage Dividend" checks coming to them upon completion of the loan agreement. Call (703) 235-8117 if you think you are due a one time mortgage insurance premium refund or a distributive share.
Another way you may qualify for an FHA insurance refund is to have taken out, say, a 30 year mortgage and paid the entire FHA insurance premium up front instead of in installments over the entire period of the loan. If you have completed the loan agreement in less than 30 years, you may have money coming back to you since you didn't use the insurance for the entire 30 years you've already paid for. In most cases, though, you have to carry a loan for at least 7 years to qualify for a dividend, and the longer you have a loan, the more likely it is that you will qualify for a dividend check.
In these cases where you prepay all of your mortgage insurance premium up front, your bank should let you know that you may eventually be eligible for a mutual mortgage refund upon fulfillment of the loan agreement. Also, after you have paid off your loan, your bank should notify HUD, who in turn should notify you if you have any refund coming, usually within six months. However, if HUD cannot locate you, they will add your name to a list of other individuals who cannot be located but have HUD money coming to them.
Through the Freedom of Information Act many individuals have gotten their hands on copies of this list from HUD and gone around the country tracking down the people and charging them fees to recover this HUD money. Depending on the size of the original loan, your dividend refund could be several thousand dollars, and since some of these "bounty hunters" may ask for up to 50% of the refund just for making a phone call that you could make yourself, you could be losing out on a substantial sum of money by letting them do it. In fact, all you have to do to get the same list the bounty hunters are using is to call (703) 235-8117. DHUD staff will mail to you, free of charge, an "information package" which contains the names of all the mortgagors in the state in which you reside (or request the list for), forms and basic information you would need to apply for a refund.
If you feel you may have money coming to you, or if a member of your family who took out a mortgage is now deceased and you are an heir, try to locate the original loan contract number, and then make a few calls. To apply for a refund you will need the loan number and FHA case number, which you can find on the Recorded Deed of Purchase, kept at your local county courthouse.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Firewood: U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service
Timber Management
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th and Independence Ave. S.W.
Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090
Operations and Technology Information (202) 205-0855/0857
Contact your nearest National Forest Office (list below) to find out about the firewood program and to learn which national forest is near you. Also, ask these regional offices about firewood from state forestry organizations and private timber companies. Ask about availability of firewood before you make the trip. In any National Forest, you may pick up downed or dead wood for firewood for a nominal charge of $5 per cord, $10 minimum fee, after requesting a permit from the Forest of your choice. You may phone to request the permit, and must have it in your possession while collecting the wood. The Forest Service allows you to gather 2-10 cords worth of wood. Six cords are equal to 12 pick-up truck loads. Wood may not be collected for commercial purposes. All permits to cut wood are issued locally, so you must purchase permits directly from the district ranger. Regional offices do not sell permits.
Northern Region I
Federal Building, 200 East Broadway St., P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807; (406) 329-3316. Includes Northern Idaho and Montana.
Rocky Mountain Region II
11177 West Eighth Ave., P.O. Box 25127, Lakewood, CO 80225; (303) 236-9427. Includes Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Eastern Wyoming.
Southwestern Region III
Federal Building, 517 Gold Ave. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102; (505) 842-3306. Includes New Mexico, Arizona.
Intermountain Region IV
Federal Building, 324 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401; (801) 625-5605. Includes Southern Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Western Wyoming.
Pacific Southwest Region V
630 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94111; (415) 705-2870. Includes California, Hawaii, Guam, and Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands.
Pacific Northwest Region VI
333 SW First Avenue, P.O. Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208; (503) 326-3626. Includes Oregon and Washington. (Mt. Hood is the most popular national forest and may be sold out of permits. Call them in advance at (503) 666-0700. Try also the state and private timber units at (503) 326-2727 or the U.S. Forest Service at (503) 326-2877 or (503) 326-2957.)
Southern Region VIII
1720 Peachtree Rd. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30367; (404) 347-4177. Includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
Eastern Region IX
310 West Wisconsin Ave., Room 500, Milwaukee, WI 53203; (414) 297-3600. Includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Fingerlakes section of New York.
Alaskan Region X
Federal Office Building, 709 West Ninth St., P.O. Box 21628, Juneau, AK 99802-1628; (907) 586-7840. Abundance of wood results in extensive free-use permits.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Homes: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA, FmHA
Single Family Housing Division
Loan Processing
14th and Independence Ave., S.W., Room 5334
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1474
Contact your local Farmers Home Administration Office. There are 1900 around the country. The Farmers Home Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, makes low-interest loans available to qualified applicants to purchase homes or farms in rural areas (among other things). Rural settings are small towns with a population under 10,000. Check to see if the locale you are interested in qualifies. Sometimes areas of up to 25,000 in population are approved. Farmers Home Administration is also charged with disposing of properties that are foreclosed. First, they make any necessary repairs to the properties, then offer them for sale to people who have the same qualifications as those applying for FmHA loans (based on income, credit worthiness and other criteria). Eligible applicants also qualify to purchase the properties at special low FmHA interest rates (as low as 1%). If no eligible applicants purchase a property, it is then put up for sale to the general public at competitive prices. If the property is not sold within 10 days, it may be reduced by 10%. Sales to the general public may be through FmHA offices or through private real estate brokers. FmHA "eligible applicants" must reside on the property purchased; but if no such eligible buyers are available, other buyers may use it for investment or rental purposes. A separate program applies for farms. This program is designed to serve people of modest income and good credit who don't have enough to make a down payment on a home. Credit evaluation is done on the most recent 12 months. Bankruptcy is not looked at after 36 months. The current loan budget is one-third of what is was in the 70's. This program is being changed to eventually act as insurers to guarantee loans from professional lenders. Applicants may work in a city if their home is rural.
HUD homes are properties HUD owns as a result of paying the balance on foreclosed FHA insured home mortgages. Any qualified buyer can purchase a HUD home. Generally, your monthly mortgage payment should be no more than 29% of your monthly gross income. Many HUD homes require only a 3% down payment. You can move into some HUD homes with a $100 down payment. HUD will pay the real estate brokers commission up to the standard 6% of the sales price. HUD may also pay your closing costs. HUD homes are priced at fair market value. Consult your local newspapers for HUD listings; or, your regional HUD office, listed below; or, the real estate broker of your choice.
HUD's Property Disposition facilities are located within ten regional offices and various field offices around the country. Contact the nearest office for details (see listing below). Frequently, HUD will advertise upcoming auctions of foreclosed properties in a local newspaper. The properties may be apartments, condominiums, or various kinds of single-family homes. The condition of these properties varies widely, including some that are little more than shells; and that, of course, affects the price. Some may be located in less than desirable neighborhoods; but others may end up being bargains, either as investments or personal residences. Bids are placed through private real estate brokers, who then submit them to HUD. Some offers for HUD homes are made to the seller and there may be negotiations. Offers for other HUD homes are done by bids placed during an "Offer Period." If you bid the full asking price, it may be accepted immediately. Otherwise, all the bids are opened at the close of the "Offer Period." The highest bidder wins. Contact the participating broker of your choice to show you the property and submit your bid. HUD broker contracted services are free to prospective buyers. Earnest money is a flat scaled fee ranging from $500-$2000 and must accompany the bid. Bidders must furnish their own financing. HUD stresses that properties sell "as is," so HUD will not make any repairs. It is up to a potential buyer to determine the value and condition, although the listings will state major problems.
Newspaper ads list houses that will be available for the next ten days, as well as others that did not sell in previous auctions. Listings include addresses, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and suggested prices. Remember that HUD contracts are binding and non-negotiable: once your bid has won, there's no turning back. For a step by step buying guide to purchasing HUD owned homes, call the HUD Homeline, (800) 767-4483, and request the brochure, A Home of Your Own. To learn about other programs at HUD that may be useful to you, call (202) 708-0685.
HUD Region I (Boston)
Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Building, 10 Causeway St., Room 375, Boston, MA 02222-1092; (617) 565-5102. Field offices are located in: Bangor, ME; Burlington, VT; Hartford, CT; Manchester, NH; and Providence, RI. Ask for Property Distribution Division in these offices.
Region II (New York)
HUD New York Regional Office, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0068; (212) 264-4771. Field offices located in: Albany, NY; Buffalo, NY; Camden, NJ; Hato Rey, PR; and Newark, NJ.
Region III (Philadelphia)
HUD Philadelphia Regional Office, Liberty Square Building, 105 South Seventh St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3392; (215) 597-2645. Field offices located in: Baltimore, MD; Charleston, WV; Pittsburgh, PA; Richmond, VA; Washington, DC; and Wilmington, DE.
Region IV (Atlanta)
HUD Atlanta Regional Office, Richard B. Russell Building, 75 Spring St., S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303-3388; (404) 331-4127. Field offices located in: Birmingham, AL; Columbia, SC; Coral Gables, FL; Greensboro, NC; Jackson, MS; Jacksonville, FL; Knoxville, TN; Louisville, KY; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; and Tampa, FL.
Region V (Chicago)
HUD Chicago Regional Office, 626 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-5601; (312) 353-6950. Field offices are located in: Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI; Flint, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Springfield, IL.
Region VI (Fort Worth)
HUD Fort Worth Regional Office, 1600 Throckmorton, P.O. Box 2905, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2905; (817) 885-5531. Field Offices are located in: Albuquerque, NM; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Little Rock, AR; Lubbock, TX; New Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; San Antonio, TX; Shreveport, LA; and Tulsa, OK.
Region VII (Kansas City)
HUD Kansas City Regional Office, Professional Building, 1103 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106-2496; (816) 374-6438. Field offices are located in: Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE; St. Louis, MO; Topeka, KS.
Region VIII (Denver)
HUD Denver Regional Office, Executive Tower Building, 1405 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202-2349; (303) 844-4959. Field offices are located in: Casper, WY; Fargo, ND; Helena, MT; Salt Lake City, UH; and Sioux Falls, SD.
Region IX (San Francisco)
HUD San Francisco Regional Office, Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Ave., P.O. Box 36003, San Francisco, CA 94102-3448; (415) 556-0796. Field offices are located in: Fresno, CA; Honolulu, HI; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Reno, NV; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Santa Ana, CA; and Tucson, AZ.
Indian Programs Office, One North First Street, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 13468, Phoenix, AZ 85002-3468; (602) 261-4434.
Region X (Seattle)
HUD Seattle Regional Office, Arcade Plaza Building, 1321 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101-2054; (206) 442-4373. Field offices are located in: Anchorage, AK; Boise, ID; Portland, OR; and Spokane, WA.
Other HUD Programs
HUD offers over 100 housing programs. Some may be useful to you. To find out about all the programs offered, and what they do, call (202) 708-1420 and request Programs of HUD. This 119 page booklet will be sent to you free of charge. HUD offers free counseling to HUD homebuyers, homeowners and tenants. Contact your nearest HUD field office to find an approved housing counseling agency.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Homes: H.O.P.E. 3
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Office of Affordable Housing Programs
451 7th St., S.W
Washington, DC 20410-7000 (202) 708-0324
The HUD Urban Homesteading Program has been replaced by the HOPE 3 Program -- with a $95 million budget -- as of June 1991. It is designed to provide homeownership for low income families and individuals. The funds will be distributed to the 10 HUD regions and awarded to local governments and non-profit organizations on a competitive bidding basis. It will generally provide down payment assistance for groups to acquire or rehabilitate affordable low income housing. After June or July, 1992, call your regional HUD office to find out who has been awarded grants, and then contact them directly to see what is available.
You qualify for housing help through HOPE 3 under the Low Income Family Housing Act if you are a first time homebuyer and are below 80% of the median income in your area. You must also meet the affordability criteria -- which requires that the cost of principal interest, taxes and insurance for the home comes to no more than 30% of your income. Since the program is new, the quality of public dissemination of information about these programs remains to be seen. These programs are instituted to help you, so don't be afraid to be persistent in asking for information about what HOPE 3 programs are available in your area from the Community Planning and Development Office at the Field or Regional HUD office nearest you.
To find out what the programs will provide and how to apply for a grant, contact John Garrity, DHUD, Office of Urban Rehabilitation, Room 7158, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410-7000, (202) 708-0324 or look up the Monday, February 4, 1991 issue of the Federal Register, Part X, DHUD, 24 CFR Subtitle A called HOPE for Homeownership for Single Family Homes Program; Notice of Program Guidelines.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Homes: Veterans Administration
U.S. Veterans Administration
810 Vermont Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 233-4000
Contact the local Veterans Administration Office in your state, or a real estate broker. Watch newspaper ads in local papers for listings of foreclosed properties. The "For Sale" signs on VA foreclosed properties are distinctive. The National Veterans Administration office in Washington, DC is not directly involved in handling the sales; for any inquiries you will be referred to a real estate broker or local VA office.
The Veterans Administration sells foreclosed properties through private real estate brokers. Properties are frequently advertised in local newspapers, giving information such as address, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, particular defects in the property, and price. Almost any real estate agent can show you the property. No broker has an exclusive listing for any of these properties. Local VA offices are the best source of information on the procedures involved in purchasing these properties. Regional offices publish lists of foreclosed properties with descriptions in multiple listing code and phone numbers to call about the property. In some cases, they will also directly send you lists of properties currently available in your area. These offices will mail out a list each time you write in a request, but unless you are a broker, they will not send the list for foreclosures to you on a monthly basis. You can, however, have the agent of your choice put on the mailing list. Others will not mail lists to you, but allow you to pick up the list from their office and/or will refer you to a broker. In either case, you must go through an agent to purchase the house, since they have the keys to the premises, and the process is very much like a regular real estate transaction. The listing has the price on it the VA wants. It will also state if the VA is willing to entertain a lower price. Except, remember, once you have put a bid on a house and won, there is no negotiating or turning back. Houses come "as is" with no guarantees, so it is important to inspect them carefully. Some are located in less than desirable neighborhoods, but there are bargains to be had as well. For the most part VA financed homes are mainstream suburban, not inner city. They are often found in neighborhoods located in economically hard hit areas -- such as the Southwest. Prices may drop on homes that are not sold in a certain period of time. VA financing is possible, but you get a 10% discount for paying cash. Also, if you plan on VA financing, in cases of a tie, the other bidder gets priority for cash offers (pre-approved financing through a commercial lender.) You must state at the time of the bid whether you intend to use VA financing or have found your own.
There are two basic avenues to arrange financing. You can be pre-qualified by lenders and then go shopping. More commonly, the real estate broker you are working with will tell you what is available in the mortgage market. The usual way it works is that you find a broker, find a house, bid on it, wind the bid and then the broker helps you to find financing.
If you should win a bid on a VA foreclosed home but be unable to procure financing, some regional offices will put the home up for bid again. Others hold backup offers and will contact the next highest bidder if the original successful bidder is unable to complete the purchase. Most listings offer to sell financing at the current rate of interest for GI loans, even if the buyer is not a GI. A purchaser who is a GI can get these rates without using his GI benefits. Call (202) 233-6388, the Central Office, if you have questions. They will direct you to the appropriate department of your regional office. If you are a GI and wish to find out about a Certificate of Eligibility, whereby you can purchase a home worth up to $184,000 without a down payment, call (202) 208-1325 or your regional office. To discusses VA loan qualifications generally, call (202) 872-1151 or your regional office.
Purchase is done through a sealed bidding process. Earnest money requirements are published in the listing, usually ranging from $500 to $1000 and are nonre-fundable if the bid is accepted. This is a salvage program designed to recover what it can of the cost to the VA for purchasing the property, within a reasonable amount of time after foreclosure -- usually around 6 months.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
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* Miscellaneous Property: U.S. Customs Service
E.G.& G. Dynatrend
2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 705 (703) 351-7887
Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 351-7880
E.G.& G. Dynatrend, under contract with the U.S. Customs Service, auctions forfeited and confiscated general merchandise, including vehicles, on a nationwide basis. Items include everything from vessels--both pleasure and commercial--to aircraft, machinery, clothes (in both commercial and individual quantities), jewelry, household goods, precious stones, liquor, furniture, high technology equipment, and infrequently, real estate. Public auctions and sealed and open bid methods are all used. Items are sold only by lot and number of items in a lot vary from one to many. You must bid on the entire lot.
The U.S. Customs Public Auction Line is (703) 351-7887. Call it to subscribe to the mailing list of locations and dates of sales, to obtain general information about the custom sales program, dates of sales in your region or information about real estate sales. For $50 dollars per year you can subscribe to a mailing list of items to be auctioned nationwide; or you may subscribe to a list limited to one region of the country for $25. You will then receive fliers with descriptions of items available in upcoming auctions. Regions are divided as follows: General, Northeast sales; Southeast Sales; Northwest sales; and Southwest sales. Send your name, address, telephone number, and a money order to the above address. Allow six to eight weeks for the first flier to arrive. The fliers will then arrive three weeks prior to the viewing period and will tell you when and where the items are available for inspection and details of auction procedures. Catalogs are also available a week before the sale with additional details. For sealed bids, a deposit in cashier's check for the total bid must be submitted along with the bid. Make the cashier's check payable to U.S. Customs Service/E.G.& G. Dynatrend, Agent. Indicate sale number on cashier's check and outside on the envelope.
U.S. Customs auctions are held every nine weeks in the following eight cities: Los Angeles, CA; Laredo, TX; Nogales, AZ; Miami, FL; Edinburg, TX; Houston, TX; Chula Vista, CA (San Diego, CA area); Jersey City, NJ; El Paso, TX. Other auctions are scheduled at different times at various other cities also.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Miscellaneous Property: U.S. Department of Defense
The Defense Reutilization Marketing Service
P.O. Box 1370 (616) 961-7331
Battle Creek, MI 49016-1370 (800) 222-DRMS
Imagine what kinds of items are used, then discarded, by a government department as big as the Defense Department: literally everything from recyclable scrap materials and weapons accessories, to airplanes, ships, trains, and motor vehicles; to wood and metalworking machinery, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, communications equipment and medical, dental and veterinary supplies. Not to forget photographic equipment, chemical products, office machines, food preparation and serving equipment, musical instruments, textiles, furs, tents, flags, and sometimes live animals such as goats and horses. No activated items with military applications are included. Neither are real estate or confiscated items such as sports cars or luxury goods.
Goods sold are either surplus or not usable by other government agencies. First priority is given to designated groups which qualify for donations. The rest is then put up for public sale. By contacting the Defense Reutilization Marketing Service at the above address or telephone, you can receive a booklet called How to Buy Surplus Personal Property which explains what DOD has for sale and how to bid for it. The Defense Department also lists notices of Sealed Bid property sales in the Commerce Business Daily, available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325; (202) 783-3238.
Sales are conducted by regional Defense Reutilization and Marketing Region (DRMR) sales offices which coordinate sales in their geographical area. Listed below are addresses and telephone numbers of the regional offices, which can direct you further as to exactly where items are physically sold. Local sales are by auction, spot bid, or on a retail basis. Auctions are held where there are relatively small quantities of a variety of items. Spot bids are made through forms submitted in the course of a sale--usually when the property is something with a high demand or interest. The retail sales offer small quantities at fixed, market-level prices. There are 214 retail sales offices, located on military bases.
Large quantities of goods are usually sold by sealed bid, which you submit by mail, along with a deposit, on a form you obtain in a catalog which describes the items. (You receive the catalogs once you are on the mailing list). Recyclable materials are sold through the Resource Recovery Recycling Program or through the Hazardous Property Program. Call the above listed number for further details. You can be put on a mailing list to receive advance notice of DOD sales in your region, but if you don't make any bids after two notifications it will probably be removed unless you make an additional request to remain on the list. You can also be placed on a National Bidders List for sales throughout the country. By contacting the DOD Bidders Control Office, P.O. Box 1370, Battle Creek, MI 49016-1370, (616) 961-7331, 961-7332, or (800) 222-DRMS. People under age 18 and members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including civilian employees, are not eligible to participate in these sales.
Following are the Defense Reutilization and Marketing sales offices:
DRMR: Columbus, P.O. Box 500, Blacklick, OH 43004-0500, (614) 692-2114. This region includes: MN, WI, MI, IA, NE, KS, MO, IL, IN, OH, WV, VA, DE, NJ, PA, , MD, CT, NY, RI, MA, ME, VT, NH, and District of Columbia
DRMR: Ogden, P.O. Box 53, Defense Depot Ogden, Ogden, UT 84407-5001, (801) 777-6557. This region includes: ND, SD, MT, WY, ID, UT, CO, AZ, NM, WA, OR, NV, CA.
You can also take advantage of DOD sales if you live outside the United States. The DOD booklet, How to Buy Surplus Personal Property, lists addresses for various regions in Europe and the Pacific.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Miscellaneous Property: U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W.
Washington, DC 20260-0001 (202) 268-2000
Vehicle Management Facility (202) 268-2000
Contact the Dead Letter Branches listed below for undeliverable goods; or your local Postmaster for Vehicle Maintenance Facilities and surplus property auctions. To receive advance notice of the auctions you can write to a Dead Letter Branch and request that your name be put on the auction sales mailing list. To be on all of them, you must write to each one separately. Usually 10 days before the auction, you will be notified by postcard of the time, date and place. Viewing inspections are usually held 2 hours before the auction begins.
The Postal Service holds auctions of unclaimed merchandise which includes a wide range of property -- from electronic and household items -- to clothes, jewelry, linens, toys, all types of equipment, and lots of books. Sales are handled through five dead letter branches throughout the country listed below. However, any high value items such as art works, are sold at the New York auction. Contact your local Postmaster to ask about their auctions of surplus property and used vehicles. There are 225 post office vehicle maintenance facilities throughout the country. Their addresses and phone numbers are all listed at the back of the Zip Code Directory kept at post offices. The used vehicle sales can be good bargains, since the vehicles are somewhat fixed up, painted, and occasionally in good condition. Some jeeps, for instance, may sell for between $1200 and $1500. Recently a man bought 15 jeeps for $100 each at auction. Vehicles that do not sell off the storage lot are auctioned. Sometimes cars such as Pintos can be picked up for as little as $750. The sales conducted by the 225 Vehicle Maintenance Facilities around the country are usually fixed price sales, but 5 or 6 times per year auctions have been held at larger cities.
The dead letter items are usually sold in lots of similar goods, with the volume or quantity varying widely. Prices depend on what the goods are and the number of people bidding at a particular auction. There may be a minimum bid required, such as $20; and often cash is the only acceptable payment. Bidders are responsible for removing the items purchased.
A flier for a Postal Service auction of unclaimed and damaged merchandise in St. Paul, Minnesota advised that only those already on an established check register may pay by check; otherwise, cash is required. It also advised that potential bidders to bring their own containers -- boxes, crates, and bags -- for packing. The Postal Service in San Francisco, California, announced that books, jewelry, sound recordings, speakers, and cabinets, as well as miscellaneous merchandise would be available.
Eastern Region
U.S. Postal Service Claims and Inquiry, Room 531 A, 2970 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-9652; (215) 895-8140 (auction information and number to call to be notified by postcard of next upcoming auction). Includes Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Kentucky, part of Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Central Region
U.S. Postal Service Dead Letter Office, 180 E. Kellogg St., Room 932, St. Paul, MN 55101-9511; (612) 293-3083. Includes Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois.
Northeast Region
U.S. Postal Service Dead Parcel Office, J.P. Farley Bldg., Room 209A, New York, NY 10099-9543; (212) 330-3859. Includes: New York, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
Southern Region
U.S. Postal Service Undeliverable Mail Branch, 730 Great Southwest Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30304-9506; (404) 344-1625. Includes: Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of South Carolina.
Western Region
U.S. Postal Service Claims and Inquiries, 1300 Evans Ave., Room 293, San Francisco, CA 94105-9501; (415) 543-1826. Auctions are held at 228 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA. Includes: Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, California, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, part of Texas, and Hawaii.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Miscellaneous Property: General Services
Administration Property
William Tesh, Chief of Sales Branch
U.S. General Services Administration
Property Management Division
Crystal Mall 4, Room 709
Washington, DC 20406 (703) 557-7785
Contact your local GSA office listed below. The GSA disposes of surplus property for most of the government agencies, and has items ranging from vehicles and scrap metals, to office furniture, office and industrial equipment, data processing equipment, boats, medical equipment, waste paper and computers; as well as aircraft, railroad equipment, agricultural equipment, textiles, food waste, photographic equipment, jewelry, watches, and clothing.
Some regional offices have no mailing list. Instead, there is a number they will give you to call that is a recorded message of all upcoming events. It will give the time, date, and location of the auction and type, such as warehouse, vehicles or office furniture. Other regions allow you to have your name placed on a mailing list to receive advance notices of auctions at no cost. Catalogs list the specific items and their condition. Sales are conducted as regular auctions, spot auctions (where bids are submitted on-the-spot in writing) and by sealed bid (written on a form and mailed in). For auctions and spot bids, you will have two days prior to the sale to view and inspect property, and one week prior for sealed bids. For sealed bid items you receive a catalog, once your are on the mailing list, describing the merchandise. If your region does not have a mailing list, you may pick up catalogs at the office or the sale. Announcements come out as property is accumulated, with March to October being the busiest period. The highest bidder wins in all cases.
Prices may range from way below wholesale for some items to close-to-market prices for others, especially automobiles and boats. Cars tend to be common American-made brands, such as Tempos, Citations, and Reliances. Prices for 4-6 year-old cars may range from around $1500 to $3000 depending on the condition. Seized cars may be newer and of a foreign make. A Mercedes-Benz was recently sold at a National Capitol Region auction. Payment may be by cash, cashier's checks, money orders, traveler's checks, government, or credit union checks; but any personal or business checks must be accompanied by an Informal Bank Letter guaranteeing payment. Full payment must be made by the following day, and bidders are responsible for removal of all property. To bid in GSA auctions, you must register at the site and obtain a bidder number. Once you are on the bidders mailing list, you must bid at least once while receiving five mailings or your name will be removed from the list. Then you must contact the appropriate office again to continue receiving mailings.
Some listings for a GSA sale in Bismarck, North Dakota included the following items: miscellaneous kitchen equipment, meat slicers, coffee makers, cameras, film, binoculars, screens, paper, postage meter, nuts and bolts, typewriters, lettering set, mailboxes, lamps, and a streetlight.
For information about GSA auctions in your area, contact one of the regional offices listed below:
National Capitol Region (Washington DC and vicinity)
6808 Loisdale Rd., Building A, Springfield, VA 22150; (703) 557-7785, or (703) 557-7796, for a recording.
GSA Surplus Sales Branch, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 20-112, New York, NY, 10278; (212) 264-4824, or (212) 264-4823, for a recording.
Region III (Philadelphia)
GSA Surplus Sales Branch, 841 Chestnut, Suite 540, Philadelphia, PA 19107; (215) 597-5674 or (215) 597-SALE for a recording. (This is NCR Headquarters).
Region IV (Atlanta)
GSA Surplus Sales Branch, Attn: 4FBPS, 401 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30365; (404) 331-0972.
Region V (Chicago)
230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604; (312) 353-6061, office or (312) 353-0246, hotline, for a recorded announcement.
Region VI (Kansas)
GSA Surplus Sales Branch, 4400 College Blvd., Suite 175, Overland Park, KS 66211; (913) 236-2523.
Region VII (Ft. Worth)
GSA Surplus Sales Branch, 819 Taylor St., Ft. Worth, TX 76102-6105; (817) 334-2352, office or 2351 for a recorded announcement.
Region VIII (Denver)
GSA Surplus Sales Branch, Denver Federal Center Building 41, Denver, CO 80225-0506; (303) 236-7705 or 7698.
Region IX (San Francisco)
GSA Surplus Sales PBM Section 9FBP-S, 525 Market St., 33rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 744-5245, or (800) 676-SALE for catalogs and mailing lists.
Region X (Washington)
GSA Surplus Sales Branch GSA Center, Auburn, Washington 98001-6599; (509) 353-2544 or (206) 931-7566, recording.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Miscellaneous Property: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
IRS National Information Hotline (800) 829-1040
This office appears to be understaffed. Overloads are automatically put on busy. It is very difficult to get through. If you call before 3:30, Donica Davis may be able to help you.
The hotline can tell you which local office to call. It will tell you to consult your local newspaper, in classifieds, for a listing of IRS seized property to be sold. The listing will give phone number and details. The property sold by the IRS is seized from delinquent taxpayers rather than being used or surplus government property. Many kinds of merchandise are put up for auction, including real estate, vehicles, and office and industrial equipment. Sales are by both sealed bids and public auction. Regarding property sales, the IRS warns that land may still be redeemed by the original owner up to 180 days AFTER you, the bidder, purchase it at an auction; and therefore no deed is issued until this time period has elapsed. Buildings on land being sold by the IRS are NOT open for inspection by a potential buyer unless permission is granted by the taxpayer/owner.
Payment may be by cash, certified check, cashier's check, or money order. In some cases, full payment is required the day of the sale. Otherwise, a 20% downpayment (or $200, whichever is greater) is needed to hold the property, with the balance due at a specified time from the date of the sale, not to exceed one month.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Miscellaneous Property: U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Marshals Service
Seized Assets Division
U.S. Department of Justice
600 Army-Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-9237
Contact your local Sunday newspaper for auction notices in the legal section, or the nearest U.S. Marshals Office under U.S. Department of Justice. Usually the Marshals Office is located in the Federal Building of a city. The U.S. Marshals Service or a contracted commercial sales or auction service may handle disposal of the property. Sales are always listed every other Wednesday in USA Today newspaper.
In 1991, the Drug Enforcement Agency managed 1.4 billion dollars worth of property from convicted drug dealers. The U.S. Marshals Service, which holds crime-related property accumulated in Federal drug-related and other confiscations, auctions much of this off to the public through 94 offices around the country. Items sold include everything from entire working businesses, to cars, houses, copiers, jewelry, rare coin and stamp collections, apartment complexes, and restaurants. The government is not giving these properties away by any means, but bargains are possible as well as opportunities to purchase some exotic goodies. Confiscated viable businesses are managed by the Service until the time of the auction in order to keep up or increase the businesses' value.
Auctions are not scheduled regularly, but occur when items accumulate. Auctions may be conducted by private auctioneers or the Marshals Service itself. No mailing list is kept to notify you individually, and there is no national listing of items, since new properties are seized daily and adjudication of drug-related cases may take years. Payment at these auctions is by cash, certified check, or special arrangements when large amounts of money are involved. One note, the Marshals Service checks out people paying for large items with cash to make sure the government is not re-selling things to drug dealers. The Marshals Service also auctions off property seized by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Natural Resources Sales Assistance
Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW, 8th Floor (800) 827-5722
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6600
The federal government sells surplus property and natural resources, such as timber. SBA works with government agencies which are selling the property and resources to assure that small businesses have an opportunity to buy a fair share of them. Occasionally natural resources that the federal government is releasing on the market are made available. Small fuel companies and producers may get the option to buy their fair share of federal government coal leases. The royalty oil program enables small and independent refineries to buy oil at valuations set by the federal government - which is in excess of spot market prices. Agricultural leases may be had for land on which to graze cattle or grow crops. This SBA program is designed to ensure that small businesses get their fair share of real and personal federal property put on the market. Don't expect bargains. Write for The U.S. Government Purchasing and Sales Directory at the above address. This book tells you how to sell to the U.S. government, how to be put on its bidder's list, and what agencies sell property. For more information, contact Bill Berry at (202) 205-6470. To find out what SBA Natural Resources Sales Assistance programs are in your area, contact your nearest SBA office. For information on other SBA services, call (800) 827-5722 (recorded listing from which you can order brochures.)
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Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Real Estate: General Services Administration
Property Sales
General Services Administration
Office of Real Estate Sales (800) GSA-1313
Call this toll-free number for national listing of properties, and then contact local GSA office for the area you are interested in. You can also obtain the list by calling Asset Disposition, (202) 501-0067. The phone number of the local GSA office to contact will be provided on the list that is mailed to you free of charge upon request.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Real Estate: Small Business Administration (SBA)
U.S. Small Business Administration
Portfolio Management Division
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6660
Recording from which to order brochures (800) 827-5722
Contact your local SBA office located in 10 Regional Offices around the country, or any of the 68 District Offices. SBA does not maintain a mailing list. No district or regional SBA office is aware of what the other offices are offering. The SBA auctions off properties of people who have defaulted on home loan payments in SBA-sponsored programs. Listings of auctions are printed in local newspapers, usually in the Sunday edition in the classified section. Merchandise is identified as SBA property and sold by brokers, none of whom have the exclusive listing, or by private auctioneers. The auctioneers are chosen on a rotating basis. SBA attempts to sell to the highest bidder, but may reject a winning bid if too low. Sales are infrequent. Do not expect bargains. Items sold range from office furniture and equipment to buildings or entire bakeries, drycleaners, or other businesses. There may be parts or whole businesses available. The auctioneer may have an entire auction of SBA items, or a mixture of things from various sources. You may request to bid by sealed bid if you desire; and a deposit is required. Payment is by cash or certified check. If you are interested in certain categories of merchandise, you might want to be placed on the mailing list of one or more auctioneers who specialize in that particular type of item, such as farm equipment, for example. Since the SBA is often the guarantor of bank loans, SBA auctions are relatively infrequent and bargains are not easy to find. SBA Regional Offices follow:
Dallas: 8625 King George Dr., Dallas, TX 75235-3391; (214) 767-7633
Kansas City: 911 Walnut St., 13th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 426-3608
Denver: 999 18th St.,Suite 701, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 294-7186
San Francisco: 71 Stevenson St., San Francisco, CA 94105-2939; (415) 744-6402
Seattle: 2615 4th Ave.,Room 440, Seattle, WA 98121; (206) 553-5676
Boston: 155 Federal Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02110; (617) 451-2023
New York: 26 Federal Plaza, Room 31-08, New York, NY 10278; (212) 264-1450
King of Prussia: 475 Allendale Rd., Suite 201, King of Prussia, PA 19406; (215) 962-3700
Atlanta: 1375 Peachtree St. N.E., 5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30367-8102; (404) 347-2797
Chicago: 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1975 South, Chicago,IL 60606-6617; (312) 353-5000
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Ships: Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Office of Ship Operations
Maritime Administration
400 7th St., S.W., Room 7324
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5111
When the government decides that a merchant ship is no longer needed or useable, it may put that ship up for sale by auction, through a sealed bid procedure. A ten percent deposit is required. It is sold to the highest bidder usually for its scrap value. Contact the above address to be put on the auction mailing list.
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Government Auctions and Surplus Property
* Timber Sales for Small Business
Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, #8800
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6470
The U.S. Government regularly sells timber from the federal forests managed by the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Interior. On occasion, timber also is sold from federally-owned forests which are under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Department of the Interior. The SBA and these agencies work together to ensure full opportunity for concerns to bid on federal timber sales. SBA and the sales agencies jointly set aside timber sales for bidding by small concerns when it appears that, under open sales, small business would not obtain a fair share at reasonable prices. Contact your local SBA office for further specific information. It is listed in the blue pages of the telephone directory. General information, if needed, is available from Bill Berry at (202) 205-6470.
Government Auctions and Surplus Property
Donations To Non-Profit Organiza
* Art Exhibits
Smithsonian Institution
1100 Jefferson Dr., S.W., Room 3146
Washington, DC 20560 (202) 357-3168
The Smithsonian can bring art to you, whether you live in a major metropolitan area or a rural one. The Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) sponsors 80 to 100 different exhibits at any given time in museums and other locations around the country. The participation fee will range from $500 to $20,000. The exhibitions range from popular culture, to fine arts, photography, historical exhibits, or topics of interest to children. The collections are from other museums and institutions, sometimes including the Smithsonian, and are most frequently sent to other museums, libraries, historic homes, or even schools and community centers. More than half the locations are in rural settings. SITES estimates that more than 11 million people view the exhibits it circulates in this program. The bigger exhibits that require special security arrangements go only to museums equipped to handle them. If interested, call the above number for the SITES Updates catalog.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Books
Library of Congress
Exchange and Gift Division
1st and C Street, SE
Washington, DC 20540-4280 (202) 707-9511/9512
Government agencies, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations may qualify to obtain free books from the U.S. Library of Congress. The books are largely technical and legal works, but from time to time contains entire collections from military installation lending libraries that have been closed. There is no way to tell what books will be available. Stock is constantly changing. Books are first offered on a competitive bidding basis. If they are not sold, they become available on a donation bidding basis. Commercial book dealers may compete in this bidding against non-profit organizations. The proceeds sustain the Book Preservation Program. Someone from the organization must choose which books are desired. He or she must have a letter from the organization or appropriate Congressional representative stating that the person it selected to choose the books acts for a non-profit organization. The Library will ship the books UPS at the organization's expense or the organization may supply the Library with pre-addressed franking labels. Congressional offices will help educational institutions such as universities and schools obtain these labels. Non-profit organizations may submit bids to purchase books. The Library will contact the organization if the bid is unacceptably low and give the bidder one chance to raise it. There is no limit on the number of books a group may order.
HUD Library and Information Service
451 7th Street SW, Room 814
Washington, DC 20743
To find out about the over 100 programs HUD offers to assist low and moderate income housing groups and individuals, obtain Programs of HUD by calling (202) 708-1420.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Food and Surplus Commodities
USDA Food Distribution Programs
or Food Distribution Division
Food and Nutrition Service
3101 Park Center Dr., Room 503
Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 305-2680
Non-profit groups with tax-exempt status may apply for surplus commodities held by the Agriculture Department, such as grain (usually flour), oils, and sometimes milk and cheese. The large quantities of surplus cheese and milk that existed a couple of years ago are largely depleted. The items available depend somewhat on which foods are currently in surplus. Contact your state distribution agency, frequently the state Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, or Administrative Services, or the above address.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Foreign Gifts
General Services Administration
Crystal Mall Building #4
1941 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Room 800
Washington, DC 20406 (703) 308-0745
Non-Presidential gifts worth over $200 from foreign countries to U.S. government agencies or their representatives may be displayed by the recipient in his government office, then purchased by him at an officially assessed value. If the gift is not purchased, it may end up in a State Surplus Property office, where the general public can get a chance to buy it. Watches and jewelry are commonly available, along with books, sculptures, and various artifacts. But the souvenir from Anwar Sadat to Jimmy Carter during the Middle East peace talks goes to the U.S. Archives and possibly later to the Jimmy Carter Library.
When gifts are reported to the GSA, they first go through the federal screening cycle. Federal agencies have the first chance to purchase items at retail value price. If none exercise that option, then the recipient may purchase the item. If the item remains unsold, it enters the donation screening cycle. It may then be used for display purposes at state agencies such as libraries or museums. After that, it may be sold to the public at auction. At public auction, anyone can purchase the item. Non-profits have no special footing. Items are disposed of by GSA in basically the same way as other surplus and excess property.
Items desired by non-profit organizations should be requested through your local Surplus Property Office, which can then contact the GSA about a donation. You can find a list of foreign gifts given to government agencies published yearly in the Federal Register, State Department, Chief of Protocol, Washington, DC, (202) 647-4169.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Housing For The Homeless
Judy Breitman
Chief, Real Property Branch
Division of Health Facilities Planning, ORM/OM
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Parklawn Building, Room 17A-10
5600 Fishers Lane (301) 443-2265
Rockville, MD 20857 FAX: (301) 443-0084
The above will send you a helpful brochure entitled Obtaining Federal Property for the Homeless: Questions and Answers About Federal Property Programs. If you are part of a non-profit organization ministering to the homeless, the government is currently taking applications for eligible groups to receive excess or unused federal buildings or land for homeless people. The property is leased or deeded over. To find out what properties are available call the 24 hour hotline, (800) 927-7588. Every Friday, The Federal Register (available from libraries or by subscription) will list which federal properties are available and where. You can also ask the National Coalition for the Homeless, (202) 265-2371,to notify you when a property becomes available. The applying organization has 60 days after notice of property availability is published to submit a written expression of interest. It will then be sent an application packet and have 90 days after that to apply for the property. Criteria is outlined in The Federal Register. If you think your organization may qualify, call Public Health Service, (301) 443-2265.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Interagency Council on the Homeless
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-1480
This is a coordinating counsel of 16 different Federal agencies, headed by the HUD Secretary. It works with State and local governments and private organizations on homeless-related efforts. Call it for information on homeless activities. For information on financing rehabilitation or support services, contact HUD's Office of Special Needs Assistance Program at (202) 708-4300.
Title V of the McKinney Act is the "Federal Surplus Property Program." You can call (800) 927-7588 to get answers about the Title V Program and properties 24 hours per day. Under this program, federally owned surplus or unused property may be deeded, leased or made available on an interim basis at no cost to homeless providers such as states, local governments and non-profit organizations. To find out about eligible properties, ask to be put on the mailing list that tells you of properties in your area as they are published by contacting your nearest field HUD office.
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Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Miscellaneous Property
Director, Property Management Division
Office of Transportation and Property Management
Federal Supply Service
Washington, DC 20406 (703) 308-0745
Or contact your local State Office of Surplus Property. The General Services Administration will donate items it handles to qualifying non-profit organizations which request it. Items are "as is" and range from tools, office machines, supplies and furniture, clothes, hardware, medical supplies to cars, boats, and planes. Your State Agency for Surplus Property, also called Office of Purchasing, Property Control, or General Services, makes the determination whether your group qualifies, then contacts the GSA to obtain it. There may be a charge of 2% of the value and a fee for handling and service. Groups eligible can include public agencies, and non-profit educational, public health, elderly, or homeless organizations.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Tools for Schools
Commander, Defense General Supply Center
Attn: DGSC-OMC
8000 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Richmond, VA 23297-5501 (804) 279-3861
This program of the Defense Logistics Agency loans used industrial equipment no longer necessary to the military or military contractors to qualifying non- profit educational institutions. The equipment must be over $5000 in value and includes such things as saws, lathes, milling equipment, drilling equipment, and grinding equipment. Loans are for five year periods, but may be renewed indefinitely.
The receiving institution must pay for the cost of transportation, packaging and handling, plus any necessary repairs. Some equipment comes "as is" and may be inoperable; other items sometimes show up almost unused. The equipment generally dates from between 1950 to 1970, but in some cases it can be of superior quality than its modern equivalent. The Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center advises looking first hand at equipment before ordering it. Contact the above for informational brochure and application.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
* Travel Aboard An Icebreaker
Ice Operations Division
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593 (202) 267-1450
The Coast Guard does not evaluates scientific projects to determine if they qualify. The group that qualifies as a primary user, because it is willing to pay for fuel and part of maintenance and helicopter costs on resupply trips, may send a scientist they select to ride along with one of the two Coast Guard Icebreakers that travel to the Arctic and Antarctica. At present, for the Antarctic trip, the National Science Foundation (1800 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20550, (202) 357-9859, Information Center or (202) 357-7808, Polar Programs) is the primary user. For the Tooley, Greenland trip, the Military Sealift Command ((202) 433-6056 or (202) 443-0083) is the primary user. Other interested parties who wish to send scientists or observers, such as scientific or environmental groups must obtain the consent of the primary user for that trip. Most travelers are sponsored by government or educational organizations, but the Coast Guard is interested in any appropriate, professional project and will consider other applications as well. They can also be flexible on their itinerary to accommodate projects. Sometimes scientists on short missions may travel at no cost. In addition, special expeditions are commissioned, such as the one in 1992 by the U.S. Geological Survey. If interested, contact the primary user.
Donations To Non-Profit Organizations
Resolution Trust Corporation
As a result of the U.S. Savings and Loan failures, the U.S. Government has contracted the RTC to dispose of the thousands of real property and other assets it now possesses. Inventory constantly changes, but includes single family homes, as well as commercial properties, shopping centers, loans and undeveloped land.
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Resolution Trust Corporation
* The Affordable Housing Disposition Program
Stephen Allen, Director
Barry Wides, Deputy Director
Resolution Trust Corporation (202) 416-7348
801 17th Street, NW (800) 624-HOME
Washington, DC 20434 FAX: (202) 416-2530
This program sells single and multi-family residences valued or sold at $67,500 or less. As of March 31, 1991, there were 18,816 RTC properties in the Affordable Housing Program with a total value of $1.6 billion. One to four family residences were 93% of that number and 84% of the single family properties were appraised at less than $50,000. Most of the properties are in the Southwest. More than half are in Texas. More properties in the east are becoming available. List prices are at fair market value but are negotiable. Offers are made to realtors for properties listed with clearinghouses. Such listing must be for 90 days during which only pre-qualified buyers can make offers. Generally to be eligible, your income must be less than $40,000 per year or no more than 115% of the area's median income. Contact the Housing Finance Agency in your State. You might also want to ask it about housing loans for low income persons.
The calendar gives the contact person who will show you the property and tell you the dates of the buyer's seminar you should attend to learn more about how to buy a home under the RTC Affordable Housing Program. RTC oversees the private sector auction companies who sell the homes. The auction company must set up a time for a "Buyer Awareness Seminar" to explain the process and the prerequisites of eligibility for the program and RTC financing. The auctions are usually open call; sometimes sealed bids are taken. One can bid up to the amount one has financing for. Earnest money is cash, usually $500 up front.
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* Houses and Other Property From Failed Savings and
Loan Companies
Resolution Trust Corporation
801 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20434 (202) 416-7348
Call to have information on RTC programs mailed to you.
National Assets Specific Inquiry Program (800) 431-0600
Contact: Diane Case or Felisa Neuringer (202) 416-7348
RTC offers real estate to public and non-profit organizations for public purposes such as day care, low and moderate income family housing and housing for the homeless. The property that is offered has been determined to not have a reasonable recovery value. When a property is deteriorated, of low value, holding costs are too high, or if there have been no offers made on it for a long time, RTC is authorized to transfer title to a designated public agency or non-profit organization which has its application for the property endorsed by a local governmental body.
RTC issues notices of properties available for public use that describes the condition, size and location of the property, gives a contact person, the public purpose for which it may be used, and date by which proposals to acquire the property must be received. The notices are sent to various agencies and to the RTC headquarters and regional offices. Upon acceptance of a proposal, the property is conveyed to the organization by quitclaim deed or deed without warranty.
* Real Estate and General Merchandise Anyone Can Buy
Call the Assets Sales Hotline number, (800) 348-1484, to receive the calendar of events of all items such as fixtures, furniture and equipment, as well as property that is being auctioned around the country. The calendar is updated twice monthly and will be mailed to you free upon request. What type of auction it is -- mixed where everyone can buy or "Affordable Housing Auctions" where only pre-qualified buyers can buy, will be stated in the calendar. It tells you what is being sold, where and who to contact. The auctioneer or contact person provides viewing locations of merchandise. Auctioneers may send you an inspection catalogue the week before the sale.
For real estate call (800) 782-3006 to receive a list of all RTC properties around the country that are not being auctioned. Transactions are conducted like any regular real estate transaction where you make an offer.
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* Tenant Programs
RTC often tries to arrange for the present occupiers of an RTC held property to buy the dwelling by arranging financing for two months rent equivalent in a down payment and mortgage payments like rent.
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State Government Auctions
The following is a descriptive listing of state government offices which offer auctions or donations of surplus property.
Alabama
Alabama Surplus Property, P.O. Box 210487, Montgomery, AL 36121, (205) 277-5866. Alabama auctions off a variety of items about three times per year, including office equipment, heavy machinery (such as milling machines and drill presses), and vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, and tractors. Trailers, medical equipment, tires, dossiers, and lathes are also sold. The state advertises upcoming auctions in the classified section of local newspapers. Upon written request made to the above address, you can be put on a mailing list. You will then be notified 2 or 3 weeks in advance of each upcoming auction, but you won't receive a list of items. Lists of items can be picked up at the above office 2 days before the auction. Payment can be by cash, cashier's check, or personal check with a bank letter of credit. Items are available for viewing two days prior to the auction. No bids by mail.
Alaska
Surplus Property Management Office, 2400 Viking Dr., Anchorage, AK 99501, (907) 279-0596. The Juno office is (907) 465-2172. Call it for general information and mailing list information. Alaska's Division of General Services and Supply sells surplus office equipment, including furniture and typewriters, every Tuesday from 8:30 am to 12:pm, and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in a garage sale fashion with prices marked for each item. For items costing over $100, cash or cashiers checks are required. Vehicles, at various locations throughout the state, are sold during sealed bid or outcry auctions twice a year, in the spring and fall. Payment is by cashiers check after you have been notified of your winning bid.
Arizona
Office of Surplus Property, 1537 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5701. About four times per year, Arizona auctions off everything from vehicles to miscellaneous office equipment and computers. Items are sold by lots rather than individually; and prices, especially cars, can be below blue book price, depending upon opening bids. Vehicles range from empty frames to Jaguars. A mailing list is maintained. You can have it sent to you for no charge. Individual cities and county governments in Arizona also hold their own surplus auctions.
Arkansas
State Marketing and Redistribution Office, 6620 Young Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209, (501) 565-8645. Arkansas conducts both sealed bid and retail, fixed price sales of surplus items. On Wednesdays, between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm, buyers may view and purchase items, which include office machines, tables, and tires, valued at under $500. Larger, more valuable items, including vehicles, medical equipment, mobile homes, and machine shop and automotive supplies, are sold by sealed bid. You can have your name placed on the mailing list for various categories such as computers, autos and miscellaneous equipment. You must bid three times to keep your name on the mailing list. The state also conducts sealed bids by mail. The bid fee is $1. No personal checks are accepted for sealed bids. All items are sold "as is," with no refunds or guarantees implied or stated.
California
State of California, Office of Fleet Administration, 1416 10th St., Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 657-2318. California sells surplus office equipment or other supplies only to schools and other non-profit or educational institutions. However, once a month on Saturdays, the General Services Department of the state holds open bid auctions at Sacramento or Los Angeles State Garages of surplus automobiles previously owned by state agencies. Vehicles can be viewed from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The auction begins at 10:00 am. Vehicles may include sedans, cargo and passenger vans, pick-ups (mostly American-made). You can receive 2 weeks advance notice by getting on the mailing list. Auctions are occasionally advertised in the newspapers. Minimum bid prices are set for exceptionally nice cars. Only state agency vehicles are sold. Payment is by cash, cashiers check, or certified check. Personal checks are also accepted, but items may not be picked up until the check has cleared. Successful bidders have up to one week to pay for and pick up the cars (the following Friday). Out-of-state checks are frowned upon. Prices vary greatly, and some vehicles have required minimum bids.
California Highway Patrol, Used Vehicle Sales Office, 2812 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA 95832, (916) 421-0285. Minimum bids are stated on a recorded telephone message. The auction is by sealed bids which are opened at 3:00 pm daily; winners may be present or notified by telephone. Payment is by cashiers check, certified check, or, money order only -- no personal checks or cash accepted. Bids may be submitted and inspection is available between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Colorado
Department of Correctional Industries, State Surplus Agency, 4200 Garfield Street, Denver, CO 80216, (303) 321-2200. Several times a year, Colorado auctions off its surplus property, excepts for motor vehicles, which are not sold to the public. Auctions are pre-announced in newspaper ads, and a mailing list is also maintained. To be put on the mailing list, call the above number. The auctions of state property are held the third Thursday of every month. If you are on the mailing list, you will receive notice the weekend before the auction with a brief description of the items. Non-profit organizations have first choice of state surplus items, which can include typewriters, desks, computers, file cabinets, hospital beds, and much more. Payment may be made by cash, money order or personal checks with two IDs.
Connecticut
60 State St. Rear, Wethersfield, CT 06109, (203) 566-7018, or (203) 566-7190. Items vary from day to day. Vehicles are auctioned separately 8 or 9 times per year, with ads in the 4 largest newspapers and on 2 radio stations giving advance notice. There is no mailing list. These auctions are usually on the second Saturday of the month. Vehicles may be viewed one hour prior to the auction. Buyers may also purchase a brochure with vehicle descriptions when they pay the $3 registration fee. You may go Monday-Friday, noon to 3:45, to view and purchase smaller items in their warehouse.
Delaware
Division of Purchasing Surplus Property, P.O. Box 299, Delaware City, DE 19706, (302) 834-4550. About two, sometimes three times each year, in May and in September, Delaware publicly auctions off vehicles, office furniture, and other surplus or used property. Vehicles include school buses, paddle boats, vans, pick-up trucks, heavy equipment, and sedans. Prices depend on the condition of the item and how many people are bidding for it. Vehicles may be inspected and started up prior to the auction, but may not be driven. You may get on a mailing list to be advised of upcoming auctions. A flyer with information and conditions of payment will be sent to you.
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Dept. of Public Works, 5001 Shepard Parkway, Washington, DC 20032, (202) 404-1068. DC holds vehicle auctions every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Vehicles include cars, trucks, buses, ambulances, and boats. Inspection and viewing is available at 8:00 am, one hour prior to the 9:00 am open bid auction. Prices and conditions of vehicles vary greatly. No mailing list is kept. Auctions are posted 45 days in advance in the Washington Times. A $50 cash entry fee must be paid to attend an auction and is refunded if no car is purchased. Cars must be paid for in full at the auction by certified or cashier's check. Twice a year confiscated bikes and property found inside of cars go to auction.
District of Columbia Office of Property Control, 2250 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, DC 20032, (202) 767-7586. In the past, this office auctioned off items such as clothing, typewriters, cabinets, tools, refrigerators, and more at the DC Police Training Academy facility. Such auctions are becoming increasingly infrequent and may be discontinued altogether in the future. No mailing list is kept, but advance notices are placed in The Washington Post. Viewing of items is allowed the day of the sales. Cash only is accepted.
Florida
Department of Management Services, 813 A Lake Bradford Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304, (904) 488-5272. DGS holds no auctions. A retail store, located at the above address, is open from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on weekdays for public retail-type sales of various items, excluding vehicles. Items include office supplies, computers, medical equipment, mowers, calculators, typewriters, couches, desks, chairs, tables, air conditioners, black boards, and filing cabinets.
Department of Management Services, Division of Motor Pool Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 813 B Lake Bradford Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304, (904) 488-5178. Approximately one per month, somewhere in Florida, items are auctioned for the state by First Coast Auctions at (904) 772-0110. Descriptive information and viewing schedules are published in newspapers. Surplus items, including motorcars, heavy equipment and boats are sold. Automobile auctions take place anywhere from 7 to 15 times per year, with dates set 4 to 6 weeks in advance at various auction locations throughout the state. The auctions are advertised. Some industrial equipment is also included, along with various kinds of used and confiscated vans, trucks, and cars. Pleasure and fishing boats are also auctioned. Items may be viewed prior to the auction. (800) 766-9266 (in state).
Georgia
State of Georgia, Department of Administrative Services, Purchasing Division, Surplus Property Services, 1050 Murphy Ave, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, (404) 756-4800. Georgia auctions vehicles, including sedans, wagons, trucks, vans, buses, and cement mixers; also shop equipment, generators, typewriters, copiers, computers, tape recorders, and other office equipment; as well as audio-visual equipment, cameras, electronic equipment, and air conditioners. They keep a mailing list and also advertise the auctions in local newspapers. Merchandise may be inspected by pre-registered bidders two days before an auction, which are held on the third Wednesday of a month -- but not necessarily every month. Auctions begin at 8:30 am if federal property is to be sold, otherwise at 9-9:30 am. Vehicles may be started up, but not driven. Sealed bids are also used, and deposits are required with these. For auctions, items are payable with cash or check with sufficient I.D. if the amount is under $501. For personal or business checks in amounts over $50l, property will be held until the check clears. Items must be paid for on the day of sale. A recent Georgia auction offered 40 sedans between 3 and 15 years old, 30 pick-up trucks from 5 to 22 years old, vans dating from 1965 to 1989, tires, tractors, farm equipment, shop equipment, office equipment, and 3 lots of televisions.
Hawaii
State Government Stock Control Department, (808) 735-0348/0349. Hawaii does not conduct surplus sales at the state level. Federal public auctions are held by the Defense Reutilization Marketing Office, (808) 476-6872.
Idaho
Division of Purchasing, 9208) 327-7465. In 1991 the Idaho state legislature dissolved centralized public auctions. Each state agency now holds its own auction or has a commercial auctioneer handle its surplus. If an agency decides to auction cars through sealed bids, it must advertise in 3 newspapers for 10 days. To find out if, when, and what an agency is disposing of through auction, contact that agency directly.
Illinois
Central Management Services, Division of Property Control, 3550 Great Northern Ave., Springfield, IL 62707, (217) 793-1813. Two or three times per year this office auctions vehicles and property. Auctions are held at the Illinois state fairgrounds on Sangamon Avenue in Springfield. Auctions are always held on Saturdays. Property includes office equipment, desks, chairs, typewriters, restaurant equipment, calculators, cameras, refrigerators, and filing cabinets. Scrap metal and equipment not easily moved are sold by sealed bid. The office maintains a mailing list which costs $20/year to subscribe. Notices of auctions and bids are mailed out 3 weeks prior to the auction. The auctions are also advertised in advance in local newspapers. All the cars auctioned have a minimum mileage of 75,000 miles and were driven by state employees. Minimum bid begins at $300. Prices vary widely, but below-market prices are available. Illinois auctions off vehicles by open bid auctions. (Confiscated cars are sold at federal auctions and may present greater possibility for a bargain.)
Indiana
State Surplus Property Section, 229 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 232-0134, warehouse; (317) 232-1365, office. Indiana holds auctions as items accumulate through open cry auctions to the highest bidder. During the summer months, the state sells surplus from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources. There is no mailing list. Auctions are advertised the first Thursday of every month in the Indianapolis Star. The auction date and selected auctioneer changes every year. The switch is made during July. Call the above office in May to obtain the new schedule. Sealed bids must contain 100% deposit. Payment is by cash, certified check, cashiers check, or money order. No personal checks or letters of credit are accepted. Items vary and are all state surplus.
Department of Natural Resources, Wallace State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319, (515) 281-5145. The Department of Natural Resources holds an auction when and if a sufficient number of items have accumulated, on the second Saturday of every May. Items disposed of include boats, fishing rods, tackle boxes, guns, and other fishing and hunting equipment, as well as office equipment. Payment is by cash or check with appropriate identification. There is no mailing list, but auctions are advertised in local newspapers.
Vehicle Dispatchers Garage, 301 E. 7th, Des Moines, IA 50319, (515) 281-5121. The Department of Transportation holds auctions, if there is sufficient accumulation, three to four times per year at 9:00 am on Saturdays. The state disposes of approximately 500 vehicles yearly through these auctions. They mostly sell patrol cars, pickups and trucks. All have at least 81,000 miles of travel on them, and prices vary widely. A deposit of $200 is required on the day of the sale, with full payment due by the following Thursday. Payment may be made by cash or check with an accompanying letter of credit guaranteeing payment by the issuing institution. Viewing is possible Friday all day and Saturday morning prior to the sale. There is a mailing list. Auctions are advertised in the local papers.
Kansas
Kansas State Surplus Property, P.O. Box 19226, Topeka, KS 66619-0226, (913) 296-2334, FAX: (913) 296-7427. The State Surplus Property office sells sedans, snow plows, and everything they have, from staples to bulldozers. Property is first offered to other state agencies at set prices for 30 days. Whatever is left over is opened to public sale at the same prices. Prices tend to be competitive. Items not sold by auction are sold by sealed bids, with a catalog available containing descriptions of items and where they are located. Confiscated vehicles are not sold to the public. They are disposed of by county courthouses, usually to county agencies. To obtain copies of catalogs describing sealed bid items, write to the above address. It will be sent to you for 3 months, after which time your name will be purged unless you re-request it.
Kentucky
Kentucky Office of Surplus Property, 514 Barrett Ave., Frankfurt, KY 40601, (502) 564-4836. Kentucky holds public auctions on Saturdays every two or three months. Items may include vehicles, desks, chairs, calculators, typewriters, file cabinets, tape recorders, electronic equipment, couches, beds, and lawnmowers, to name a few. Merchandise may be viewed the day before an auction. The office maintains a mailing list and also advertises upcoming auctions in local newspapers. Some items are auctioned by sealed bids. Property is payable by cash, certified check, or money order.
Louisiana
Division of Administration, Louisiana Property Assistance Agency, P.O. Box 94095, 1059 Brickyard Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095, (504) 342-6849. Public auctions are held on the second Saturday of every month at 9:00 am at 1502 North 17th St. Items may be viewed at the warehouse from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm the week before. Property sold ranges from medical and office equipment, to boats, shop equipment, typewriters, file cabinets, pinball machines, bicycles, televisions, adding machines, and chairs, and vehicles. All items are sold "as is" and "where is." Payment is required in full the day of the auctions, but no personal or company checks are accepted. In addition, all merchandise must be removed within five days after the sale. Auctions are conducted by a different auctioneer each year, depending on who wins the bid for the annual contract.
Maine
Office of Surplus Property, Station 95, Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 289-5750. Five or six times per year, Maine publicly auctions off vehicles on the grounds of the Augusta Mental Health Institute. You must register to be able to bid, and then you will automatically be notified of upcoming auctions. Vehicles may include police cruisers, pick-up trucks, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, and heavy equipment, such as large trucks, graders, and backhoes. Inspection is allowed between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on the Friday before, and 8:00 am and 10:00 am the day of the auctions, which are always held on Saturdays. The impound yard opens at 7:00 am. Vehicles may be started up but not driven. Personal checks, money orders, certified checks, and cash are all accepted. Office equipment and other non-vehicles items are sold by tag sale once per month, and prices are negotiable. Exact date, place, and time of auctions are announced in local newspapers, but there is no mailing list. Payment is due for both vehicles and other items the day of the auction or sale.
Maryland
Maryland State Department for Surplus Property, P.O. Box 122, 8037 Brock Bridge Rd., Jessup, MD 20794, (410) 799-0440. Office furniture and the like are sold or donated to non-profit organizations or state agencies, and vehicles are sold to dealers only. The state maintains a retail store for surplus property at its warehouse at the above address. After a certain length of time, items that do not go to non-profits or state agencies become available to the public at set prices at its retail store.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Purchasing Agency, Department of Procurement and General Services, Surplus Property, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 727-7500. About six times per year, Massachusetts holds public auctions of surplus property. Bidders must register in the morning by filling out a card. The State Purchasing Agency places ads in The Boston Globe on the Sunday and Wednesday prior to each of the auctions, which are normally held on Saturdays. Vehicles are usually auctioned after about 60 or so accumulate. Vehicles sold include sedans, wagons, vans, and pick-ups with an average age of 7 years. The average car has over 100,000 miles. Conditions range from good to junk. Viewing is available the day before the auction from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Purchases are "as is". No start-ups allowed. The state does not auction other surplus property, in general, but occasionally special auctions are held for boats, parts from the Department of Public Works, and most recently, helicopters.
Michigan
State of Michigan, Department of Management and Budget, State Surplus Property, P.O. Box 30026, 3353 N. Logan, Lansing, MI 48913, (517) 335-8444. The state auctions off all kinds of office furniture, household goods, machinery, livestock, and vehicles, such as sedans, buses, trucks, and boats. Auctions are held at different locations for different categories of property. The State Surplus Property Office sends out yearly calendars with auction dates and information. Contact them at the above address to have it sent to you. Double check dates because additions or changes may occur. Auctions are also published in the local newspapers. Payment may be made by cash or check and should include the 4% state sales tax. No refunds are made. Inspections of merchandise are available either the day before from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm or the morning of an auction from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Auctions begin at 10:00 am. Items must be paid in full on the day of sale by cash or check. Buyer has 3 working days to remove the property.
Minnesota
Minnesota Surplus Operations Office, 5420 Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112, (612) 639-4022; HOTLINE: (612) 296-1056. Minnesota holds about 15 auctions per year at different locations around the state. They sell vehicles such as old patrol cars, passenger cars, trucks, vans, and trucks, as well as heavy machinery, boats, snowmobiles and outboard motors. The state also auctions off furniture, office equipment, kitchen equipment, tools, and confiscated items such as vehicles, computers, jewelry, car stereos and radios, and other personal effects. Many of these items are sold under market price. You may be put on a mailing list to receive a calendar for the schedule of upcoming auctions for the year. Auctions are advertised in the locale where they occur by radio, TV, and in Minneapolis and St. Paul newspapers. Inspection of property is held from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, an hour and a half before the auction begins; and payment is by personal check for in-state residents, cash, or money order.
Mississippi
Bureau of Surplus Property, P.O. Box 5778, Whitfield Rd., Jackson, MS 39288, (601) 939-2050. Up to three times a year, Mississippi auctions such items as machinery, textiles, ammunition boxes, and unrepairable vehicles. Contact the above office to be put on the mailing list. Auctions are advertised in state newspapers. Inspections are allowed during the two days before the auction. Payment may be made by cash, bank draft, or check with bank letter of credit.
Department of Public Safety, Support Services, P.O. Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205, (601) 987-1453. The state cars that are auctioned are mostly patrol cars, and only occasionally vans and other types of vehicles. State cars are usually wrecked or old. Most have at least 100,000 miles on them. Recent average prices have ranged from $1200 to $1500. The state is keeping cars longer, so less are being sold. These agency cars and others from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, military bases, Narcotics Division, and U.S. Marshal's Office -- which includes confiscated cars -- are auctioned the first Tuesday of every month by Mid South Auctions, 6655 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39213, (601) 956-2700. Call to be put on the mailing list. Many car dealers as well as the public attend these auctions, so prices are competitive. Bargains are still possible. Payment must be in cash or cashiers check -- no personal checks. The balance is due the day of the auction.
Missouri
State Of Missouri, Surplus Property Office, Materials Management Section, P.O. Drawer 1310, 117 N. Riverside Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65102, (314) 751-3415. At various times throughout the year, Missouri holds regular public auctions, as well as sealed bid auctions of merchandise located at various places in the state. The wide range of items include clothing, office equipment and vehicles. No confiscated or seized vehicles or other items are sold. You can be put on a mailing list to receive notices of upcoming auctions, plus they are advertised in local newspapers. For regular auctions, inspection is available the day before or on the day of the auction; and sealed bid items may be viewed two or three days before the deadline. Items may be sold by lot or individually. Payment may be made by cash or personal check.
Montana
Property and Supply Bureau, 930 Lyndale Ave., Helena, MT 59620-0137. (406) 444-4514. Montana holds a vehicle auction once a year, of about 300 state vehicles. Contact the above to get on the mailing list. The auctions are by open cry and sealed bid. All items are from state surplus; nothing is seized or confiscated. These auctions are advertised in local newspapers prior to the auction. In addition, the state offers other property for sale each month on the second Friday of the month. The sales include items such as office supplies, computers, chairs, tables, and vehicles including trucks, vans, sedans, highway patrol cars, and more. Payment can be by cash up to $300. Higher amounts must be paid by certified or business check, or bank check.
Nebraska
Nebraska Office of Administrative Services, Material Division, Surplus Property, P.O. Box 94901, Lincoln, NE 68509, (402) 479-4890. Three or four times a year, Nebraska auctions off office furniture, computers, couches, and more. Separate auctions are held for vehicles and heavy equipment -- also about three or four times per year. Auctions are advertised in newspapers and on radio, and a mailing list is also kept. Sealed bids for property such as scrap iron, wrecked vehicles, guard posts, and tires are taken. Items are available for viewing two days prior to the auctions, which are held on Saturdays at 5001 S. 14th St. All items are sold "as is". Payment, which can be made by cash or check, must be in full on the day of the auction.
Nevada
Nevada State Purchasing Division, Kinkead Bldg., Room 400 Capitol Complex, Carson City, NV 89710, (702) 687-4070. The sales and auction are located at the warehouse at 2250 Barnett Way, Reno, NV 89512. About once a year, Nevada holds a sale on the second Saturday in August of such items as calculators, desks, cabinets, tables and chairs. Office equipment is released for sale to the public at a set price. The sale is held to clear the warehouse, and is on a first come, first serve basis, with minimum prices to cover service and handling marked on the property. Very few vehicles are confiscated. Most are surplus turned in by other state agencies for resale. Vehicles and motorcycles are auctioned. Public auctions are not served by mailing lists but are advertised in the newspapers. You can be put on a mailing list to receive notice of sealed bid sales of 19 categories of merchandise, including heavy equipment, boats, and planes. Once you have requested to place your name on the mailing list, if you do not subsequently bid on two consecutive occasions, it will be removed. Payment is by cash or local check with proper I.D. No out of state checks accepted. For vehicles, you can put down a 5% deposit with 5 days to complete payment. The county, city and University of Nevada also advertise and hold public auctions.
New Hampshire
Office of Surplus Property 78 Regional Dr., Building 3, Concord, NH 03301, (603) 271-2126. New Hampshire holds two auctions per year of vehicles and other equipment, such as office furniture and machines, and refrigerators. Vehicles, which include cruisers, pickups, vans, and sometimes confiscated vehicles may be viewed the day before the auction, while other merchandise can be viewed on the same day just before the auction. A mailing list is maintained, and ads are also placed in local newspapers prior to the auctions. Acceptable payment includes cash and certified funds.
New Jersey
New Jersey Purchase and Property Distribution Center, CN-234, Trenton, NJ 08625-0234, (609) 530-3300. New Jersey auctions used state vehicles such as vans, various types of compacts, and occasionally boats, buses and heavy equipment. Frequency of auctions depends on availability which currently averages once per month. Vehicles may be inspected and started up the day before the auction from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Payment is by cash, money order, or certified check. No personal checks. A 10% deposit is required to hold a vehicle, and then the successful bidder has 7 calendar days to complete payment and remove the vehicle by Friday. If an item is left after that, even if paid in full, a $20 per day storage fee is charged. To be advised of auctions, put your name on the mailing list by writing the address above. Phone calls to be put on the mailing list are not accepted. A recent vehicle auction in New Jersey offered a variety of Dodge and Chevy vehicles, ages ranging from three to thirteen years, with mileages from 50,000 to 130,000. Other surplus items are not put up for public auction; rather they are offered to other state agencies.
New Mexico
New Mexico Highway and Transportation Department, SB-2, 7315 Cerrillos Road, P.O. Box 1149, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1149, (505) 827-5580. About once a year, on the last Saturday of September, New Mexico auctions off vehicles, including sedans, loaders, backhoes, snow removal equipment, pick-ups, vans, four-wheel drives, and tractors. They have some office equipment as well. The items come from state agencies. You may place your name on a mailing list to receive the exact date of the auction and descriptions of merchandise up for bidding. A public entity auction is held first. The published list of items to be publicly auctioned consists of what is left over. Everything is open auction; there are no sealed bids. Items may be inspected the day before the auction. Payment is by cash, checks with proper I.D., money orders, or cashier's checks. No credit cards.
Department of Public Safety, State Police Division, Attn: Major W.D. Morrow, P.O. Box 1628, Santa Fe, NM 87504. The above holds a public auction on the second Saturday in July at 4491 Cerrillos Road. ****NO PHONE NO***Call the above to be put on the mailing list. It is also advertised in local newspapers. Items sold include everything from calculators to cars. They come from seizures and surplus from other agencies. The vehicles may be viewed and started up the Friday before the auction. Payment may be by cash, money order, cashier's check or personal check with bank letter of guarantee.
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Unclaimed Money
In the United States today, experts believe that about $5 billion in unclaimed money is collecting dust in state Abandoned Property offices. Some of the monetary items that end up in a state's possessions after being declared abandoned by the holding institution include:
- forgotten bank accounts
- uncashed stock dividends
- insurance payments
- safe deposit boxes
- utility deposits
- travelers checks
- money orders
People move away, lose track of investments, or die, and the accounts or funds, after a set amount of time -- frequently five years -- are reported to the state Treasurer's Escheats, Comptroller's, or Revenue office. The state then tries to track down the owners and return the money.
If you think financial property may be held by your state, the first step is to contact the appropriate office (a state by state list follows) to find out whether your name is listed. Or, in the case of the estate of a deceased person, the listing would be under his/her name. You will then fill out a claim form which you must return together with the required identification or proof of ownership. Requirements for proving ownership may vary according to the amount of the claim and the complications involved, but frequently states will ask for such things as copies of driver's licenses, social security numbers, and bank account numbers and passbooks. Most require that the information be notarized. A few states have limitations on how long they keep abandoned property before turning it over to state coffers, but most keep it indefinitely. Some also pay interest on the money if the property was originally interest-bearing.
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Honest Finders vs. Vultures
The states currently owe money from abandoned property to an estimated one in ten people in the country, according to attorney David Epstein. But many states do not have the resources to investigate every case, and do little more than advertise names of owners in local newspapers. The resulting gap is sometimes filled by professional "finders" or "heir searchers" who find the owners themselves and charge a fee or commission in exchange for returning it. They can obtain lists, legally in most cases but sometimes surreptitiously, of the names of the owners from the state offices, then conduct their own search. Some finders have charged commissions of 60% to 100%. The price of one finders fee in a past Colorado case was 30% of the dividends and all the shares of stock! Finders can, however, perform a valuable service by reuniting people with money that would have been lost to them forever. Because of cases where these finders have charged excessive fees to people for returning their own money, and because of the strain their demands have put on some already over-burdened state offices, the finders have a shady reputation in some quarters. One state office, for example, refers to them as "bounty hunters," and another calls them "vultures." Many state offices feel that the finders infringe on the owner's right to have their money returned with no charge involved, which is the goal of the state.
The National Association of Abandoned Property Administrators says that since the states never find 100% of the owners, there is a place for honest finders. For example, if a state is unable to locate the owner of a sizable property that he didn't even know about, and a finder does the job, then a service has been performed. Many states, such as Texas, limit the amount of commission a finder may charge; and others have confidentiality laws that prevent them from aiding finders in any way.
One of the biggest obstacles states face is obtaining the cooperation of the banks, insurance companies, and other institutions in reporting properties to them. Despite laws that govern how a holding institution should deal with dormant accounts, they are often low priority items in a business. A state must sometimes work hard to convince them that it is best qualified to return the money. Some states are passing laws that would penalize lax holding companies by charging them a fee.
With billions of dollars in property sitting around out there, clearly many people have an interest in what happens to it. Finders, keepers, states and businesses all have something at stake, and the losers will be those who fail to take advantage of the services that the states offer.
Unclaimed Money
{ State Listing of Unclaimed Property Offices
Alabama
Department of Revenue and Unclaimed Property, 50 Ripley Street, Room 1116, Montgomery, AL 36104, or P.O. Box 327580, Montgomery, AL 36132-7580; (205) 242-9614. Alabama sends notices to the last known addresses of people whose unclaimed property has reverted to the Department of Revenue. The state also advertises in local newspapers four times a year - in a total of 63 different publications. In Alabama only owners, heirs or those possessing power of attorney will receive the property once it has been rightfully claimed. It usually takes at least three weeks for the claimant to receive his money once the claim has been approved. The state has no statute of limitations on how long it can hold unclaimed property.
Alaska
Alaska Department of Revenue, Income and Excise Audit Division, Unclaimed Property Section, 1111 West 8th Street, Room 106, Juneau, AK 99801; (907) 465-4653. Alaska publishes names of unclaimed property owners once a year in the three major newspapers, sends the information to state legislators, and contacts local news services in order to try to find the owners. They have a three person office, and the person in charge of refunds also makes efforts to investigate the whereabouts of owners. There is no full time locator. Alaska is currently holding an estimated 4.4 million dollars worth of unclaimed property.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property, 1600 West Monroe, Room 610, Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-3908. Twice a year the state runs advertisements in local newspapers with the names of people who have unclaimed property. Claimants need three pieces of I.D. to identify themselves as the rightful owners. In the case of an estate or property of a deceased person, a copy of the will and death certificate is also required. The cumulative number of people who once had, or still do have unclaimed property in Arizona is over 170,000.
Arkansas
Auditor of the State, Unclaimed Property Division, 230 State Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 324-9670. Arkansas publishes the names of owners yearly in local newspapers once a week for two consecutive weeks. It also sends letters to the last known address of each person. Since 1988 the state has held "The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt " which featured TV spots in an effort to locate owners. This year out of a total of $1,666,802 in unclaimed property, the state paid out $632,428. Arkansas is one of the few states where the unclaimed property reverts to a general fund after three years in the Unclaimed Property Office. This does not mean the money escheats to the state, but once the money goes into the fund, the owner must go to the State Claims Commissioner to claim it. The state will deal only with the actual owner of the property and not with other parties, including those endowed with power of attorney unless it is court ordered. Finders are restricted to a ten per-cent commission of the total retrieved. Refunds are usually sent out within about two weeks of approval.
California
Unclaimed Property Office, P.O. Box 942850, Sacramento, CA 94250-5873; (916) 323-2827, toll free (800) 992-4647 (CA only). In California the law requires the state to advertise unclaimed properties. However, according to Tom Holland, who heads the Unclaimed Property Office, they no longer have a special locator unit, due to budget cuts. The office uses radio and television advertisements, as well as newspaper advisories to locate owners every quarter. A person inquiring about abandoned property in California can get an instant answer by phone from the Office's computer. However, they still need to fill out a claim form and show proof of identity such as birth certificate and social security card once they have determined that the property they are looking for is in the hands of the state. There are hundreds of finders in California trying to get a piece of the considerable action in a state with over 1.6 million unclaimed properties worth seven hundred million dollars. They can come to the state's office or a public library and look up information on microfiche, but are limited to a ten per cent commission. In addition, the state will only make checks out amounting to 10 percent for a finder, while sending the remaining 90 percent directly to the owner.
Colorado
Colorado State Treasurer, Division of Unclaimed Property, 1560 Broadway, Suite 630, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 894-2449. Colorado has no statute of limitations on unclaimed property. Once a year in March, the state places the names of owners whose accounts they received the previous year in local newspapers. Colorado will deal only with owners. Finders may obtain a list of property owners for $130, but no research is available to them. The list has 60,000 names on it. The Unclaimed Property Office will only send checks directly to owners. Returns usually go out within four to six weeks of approval. Colorado, like other states, also stipulates that no owner is obligated to pay a finder a commission until the funds have been held by the state for 24 months or longer. The state will not go through an intermediary. Claim forms are only sent to owners. The state currently holds 200,000 names on file of unclaimed property owners.
Connecticut
Treasury Department, 55 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106; (203) 566-5516. Accounts bearing interest are paid a 4 percent interest. Connecticut lists names of owners in local newspapers every quarter, rotating through two of the eight counties. The state has about 140 million dollars that is currently unclaimed - approximately 200,000 owners. This office is currently getting onto computer. Returns are made out to owners only. Finders are limited to a 50% commission, or 20% commission if the claim is under two years old.
Delaware
Delaware State Escheator, Abandoned Property Division, P.O. Box 8931, Wilmington, DE 19899; If you have a claim, write to Delaware State Escheator, P.O. Box 1039, Boston, MA 02103-1039; (302) 577-3349. Delaware requires different kinds of proof of ownership, depending on the kind or amount of the claim. After approval, a return is usually mailed out in about six to eight weeks. The state publishes names of owners in local newspapers and occasionally takes the lists to state fairs. On average, Delaware receives 20,000 items per year. Delaware will send returns in joint names of finder and owner.
District of Columbia
Department of Finance and Revenue, Unclaimed Property Division, 300 Indiana Ave. N.W., Room 5008, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 727-0063. The District of Columbia requires the usual proof of ownership, plus social security numbers to identify owners. They get out the returns in about four to six weeks. DC places advertisements in newspapers in August and February, as well as sending out letters to owners. They do not have a locating unit. DC currently holds $11 million in unclaimed property. In 1991 two million dollars of unclaimed property has been returned. Finders are limited to 10% commission. Finders must wait until the District government has held an account for seven months before they can contract to recover it, and must have documentation and a contract that proves they have authority to act on behalf of the owner. The check is issued in the owner's name, but is sent to the address requested.
Florida
Office of Comptroller, Division of Finance, Abandoned Property Section, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0350; (904) 487-0510. Florida deals with owners and other parties, but finders must be licensed private investigators. Claims are advertised in newspapers. Claims may be viewed on microfiche in the office. Lists of items are sold for $30. Returns are made out only to owners or investigators. They currently have about 141 million dollars worth of unclaimed property. There is no limit to the amount of commission finders may collect.
Georgia
Georgia Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Office, 270 Washington St. Room 405, Atlanta, GA 30334; (404) 656-4244. Georgia is in the process of upgrading its office and soon hopes to speed up its return time on claims. Claimants may write, telephone, or come in and view lists on microfiche at the Georgia Department of Archives, (404) 656-2393 in order to determine if they have property in the office. The next step is to fill out a claim form and return it with the necessary documentation and proof of identity. Checks are then sent out within a month. The office now has 4 employees. As part of its upgrading, the Georgia office also has more resources to locate owners, through records searches and outreach programs at state public events and placing lists in state Tax Commissioners' offices. They also place advertisements in 159 county newspapers and on television. Georgia holds property in perpetuity and does not pay interest. If you call to inquire about unclaimed property you may have coming to you, the office will check its records. However, nothing has been updated since 1987 on either microfiche or computer. If you think your claim originated after 1987, you must contact the holder directly to get the needed information. The office is currently holding about 65,000 names on file - a total of $45 million dating from 1973. However, they are also holding some safe deposit box items that date back to the 1800's. Finders are not dealt with. Checks are issued only to owners. Finders must wait for 24 months until they can contract to recover claims and they may charge no more than a 10 percent commission.
Hawaii
Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, Unclaimed Property Section, P.O. Box 150, Honolulu, HI 96810; (808) 586-1590. Hawaii lists property owners names in local papers and attempts to locate people by phone. The state currently has about 200 thousand names of people who have not claimed their property. No interest is paid on accounts. The amounts range from a few cents to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Accumulation began in 1974. As of September 30, 1991, Hawaii is holding 21 million dollars of unclaimed property. Hawaii does deal with finders, in providing lists of owners names, etc, but the state will send out checks only to owners. People inquiring about unclaimed property may do so by phone, but a written request is required if there is more than one account. Records are kept on microfiche. Commission of finders is limited to 20 percent.
Idaho
Ms. Mary Weirick, State Tax Commission, Unclaimed Property Division, 700 West State St., P.O. Box 36, Boise, ID 83722-2240; (208) 334-7623. Idaho publishes a list of names once a year in local newspapers, and puts circular inserts in all state and senior citizens papers. It advertises on 2 radio stations and 3 television stations. In addition, some local radio stations announce 25 names per day on weekdays. Also, they now have a full-time locator in the office to find potential owners. Idaho is currently holding approximately 11 million dollars in cash, 125,000 stock shares, 80,000 individual accounts, and thousands of safety deposit boxes. The state deals with finders and will sell them a list of properties worth $200 and above for $31.85. Property must be held for two years by the state before a commission may be charged. After that, checks may be mailed to finders, but they will be made out to the owner.
Illinois
Department of Financial Institutions, Unclaimed Property Division, 500 Iles Park Place, Suite 510, Springfield, IL 62718; (217) 782-8463 or (217) 782-6692. Illinois requests that inquiries to the office be in writing to facilitate their research. With sufficient detail, the search takes 3 to 4 weeks. Claim analysis takes 6 to 8 weeks. After approval, returns usually take about three months. The state advertises the names of owners twice a year in the newspapers of the county of each owner's last known address. Occasionally they advertise on radio and television. They currently have over two million names. Since 1971 over 270 million dollars have accumulated. Finders must be licensed detectives and are required to send the contract with the owners to the state office for approval. Items must be held by the state 2 years before finders make a contract on it. As of August 1990, finders are limited to a 10% commission. Checks are sent to owner and finder with power of attorney. Finders and holders are notified when claim is paid.
Indiana
Office of Attorney General Pearson, Unclaimed Property Division, 219 State House, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2794; (317) 232-6348. Indiana has a statute of limitations of 25 years before unclaimed property reverts to the Common School Building Fund. After reversion, the property can no longer be claimed. The first time this will occur is in 1993. After approval, returns take about six to eight weeks. The whole claim process takes about 3 months. The state runs newspaper advertisements as well as television spots and a cable show called Consumer Corner in an effort to find owners. Finders must submit the contract with the owners for approval by the state, and checks are sent directly to the owners. Also, finders are limited to 10% commission and may collect nothing on items held for less than 24 months by the state.
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Treasurer's Office, Hoover Building, State Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319; (515) 281-5540/5366. You may write or call this office to see if you have unclaimed property. They will look it up on their computers. Iowa publishes owners' names in local newspapers twice a year, and has representatives at the State and County Fairs to disseminate information. Big books are brought and people can look through them. They use radio and TV advertisements for larger claims - $100 and over. Iowa currently has close to 74 thousand unclaimed properties. The office takes about two weeks to make the returns once the claim is approved. Finders must be private investigators. They may use the office's microfiche, but no lists are sold to them. Their commission is limited to 15 percent.
Kansas
State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division, 900 Southwest Jackson, Suite 201, Topeka, KS 66612-1235; (913) 296-3171, or toll free (800) 432-0386 (KS only). Kansas will take phone or written inquiries about lost properties. They pay owners directly. Currently there are over 230,000 unclaimed properties in the state worth $22 million. The Treasurer's office makes attempts by mail and through public gatherings such as booths at state fairs to find owners. About 45 percent of properties are recovered. Finders commissions are limited to 15 percent and contracts for items held by the state for less than two years are not valid.
Kentucky
Abandoned Property Unit, Station 62, Frankfort, KY 40620; (502) 564-6823. Kentucky successfully processes 250-300 claims per year. They place advertisements in local newspapers, produce press releases, and run radio, television announcements, and at state fairs in attempts to locate owners. In addition, they try to find people by mail. Kentucky requests all inquiries to be in writing. In the past, they have even discovered people attempting fraud by using fake letterhead. One man claimed to be Thomas Edison's heir and owed $25,000. Finders need a power of attorney or other legal document. Returns are issued to owners and sent to the address requested. The office says they hope to see new legislation soon to control finders' fees.
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation, Unclaimed Property Section, P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9010; (504) 925-7425. Louisiana holds unclaimed items into perpetuity. It holds about 42 million dollars worth of unclaimed items. About 1500-2000 items are successfully united with owners each year. To research records, call the office to make an appointment. You can take the whole day to view printouts. Printouts are not for sale. Claims are advertised in newspapers and letters are sent to last known address. Finders must wait two years before making contracts on items over $50. Finders commission is limited to 10 percent. The office has a locator program. Once a claim is approved, the check will be issued within 90 days.
Maine
Treasurer's Department, Abandoned Property Division, House Station 39, Augusta, ME 04333; (207) 289-2771. Maine accepts either phone or written inquiries, and will have a return in about a month from approval, although stock returns take longer. There is about a two month backlog in running computer searches. Since 1979, there has been no statute of limitation on the length of time, and the office will hold funds in perpetuity. The state currently holds about 14 million dollars worth of unclaimed property from 7000 holders and 20,000 owners. Finders cannot collect commissions on properties held less than two years and after that they are limited to 15% for items over $50. Maine uses advertising, personal letters, and booths at fairs to try to locate owners. The office has had good results in locating people. Maine pays interest that item earned at the time it was turned over to the state for up to 10 years. The office has hired a national firm to locate property.
Maryland
Comptroller of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Section, 301 West Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201; (410) 225-1700. Maryland has no statute of limitations governing the length of time property is held. Maryland advertises in the jurisdiction of the last known address twice a year and mails notices to the last known address. It also advertises on radio and television, and disseminates information at state fairs. The office has been in existence since 1966 and deals with both finders and owners. Claim forms must be signed by the owner if possible. Only owners may ask for claim forms. Finders cannot, even if they have a contract. Payment is made only to the claimant. As of July 1, 1991, finders need not be paid on items held by the state for less than 2 years. No limits are placed on the amount of commission finders may charge after the two years elapses.
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Treasury Department, Unclaimed Property Division, One Ashburton Place, Room 1207, Boston, MA 02108; (617) 367-3900. Massachusetts, whose office has been in existence since 1955, pays interest to owners on interest-earning property. The state holds items belonging to more than 30,000 people. They publish names in local newspapers every year to try to locate owners. Safety deposit boxes held more than 7 years are sold at auction. Once ownership has been established, the office pays returns in about four to six weeks. The state does not give returns to finders, but sells microfiche to finders for $25. There is a 30 percent cap on finders fees.
Michigan
Michigan Department of the Treasury, Escheats Division, Lansing, MI 48922; (517) 334-6550. Michigan has a statute of limitations of seven years after abandonment for amounts under $50. Michigan is a custodial state. Lists of items are advertised in each county after they go through probate. Since 1988 listings have been put on computer. Prior to 1988, unless you know the holder, it is difficult to trace a claim. Approximately 68 million dollars worth of property is being held. They get the returns out within several weeks. Finders must have a contract if they charge more than 5 percent commission. Finders need a private detective's license. The office makes out checks only to owners or heirs. Third parties are never issued checks even if they have power of attorney.
Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Unclaimed Property, 133 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-2362; (612) 296-2568, toll free (800) 652-9747 within the state but outside Minneapolis/St.Paul area. Minnesota has about 150,000 properties currently unclaimed. Inquiries may be made by phone or in writing, and specific documentation will be required. Normally six weeks are needed to process returns. Lists are advertised in newspapers. Searchers can collect for owners if proper documents are presented, but there is a 10 % limit on commissions unless there is a prior agreement between the owner and the searcher. Finders may not enforce contracts for locating items that have been held by the state for less than one year.
Mississippi
Mississippi Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 138, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 359-3600. Mississippi pays interest on accounts - 5% on interest-bearing accounts and 1% on everything else. They currently hold $5.4 million in unclaimed funds. Holding period, called dormancy, is 5 years. After that time, the holding company must turn the property over to the state. The state sets a limit of 10% commission for finders, but expects new legislation to restrict that amount further. The state is required by law to publish the names of all owners every third year with items worth $100 or more. It usually takes 30 to 60 days for returns to be processed, if all the information has been properly supplied by the claimant.
Missouri
Department of Economic Development, Unclaimed Property, Box 1272, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-0840. Missouri pays interest on interest-bearing accounts; and finders can collect their percentages with no limitations. The office tries to locate owners through advertising twice per year in news publications, mailing postcards to last known addresses, and some searches, but they do not have investigative capability.
Montana
State Of Montana, Department of Revenue, Abandoned Property Section, Mitchell Bldg., Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-2425. Montana's two-person office cannot conduct extensive investigations to find property owners, but are exceptionally dedicated to finding owners and have an excellent return rate. They can access state's income tax records and drivers license records for addresses. They will soon be able to access the Federal Deed Check. This office has a refund rate of 33 percent. In 1990 it took in $1.5 million and refunded one-half million dollars. Items over $100 are advertised in the county of the person's last known address. There are currently between 70 and 100 thousand accounts unclaimed. Returns are made to finders with legal contracts or power of attorney. There are no limits on finders.
Nebraska
Nebraska State Treasurer's Office, Property Capitol Building, P.O. Box 94788, Lincoln, NE 68509; (402) 471-2455. Nebraska publishes the names of property owners in local newspapers, sends out letters, and conducts research in an effort to locate the rightful owners. It does not pay interest on accounts. The office will deal with owners only and issues checks to them alone. For the first 90 days during which property is held by the state, finders may not charge more than 10 percent commission. After that there is no limit.
Nevada
State of Nevada, Unclaimed Property Division, State Mail Room, Las Vegas, NV 89158; (702) 486-4140/3000, or toll free (800) 521-0019 (NV only). Nevada currently has about 80 thousand unclaimed properties, the vast majority of which are under $500. The current unclaimed amount, which the state holds in perpetuity, is $29 million. This 9 person office is on computer. They prefer inquiries to be made in writing and will make returns in about three weeks. No interest is paid on interest bearing accounts. The state allows finders to make claims after the state has tried for two years to locate the rightful owner. Computer printouts of lists can be viewed by researchers at the office, but they are not for sale. The finders are then limited to ten percent commission, and the checks are sent only to the owner. Nevada advertises in local papers and on television and radio as part of its efforts to locate the owners.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Treasurer's Office, Abandoned Property Division, 25 Capitol St., State House Annex Room 121, Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-2619. People can come to the office and look at the books. State expects to be entirely on microfiche or computer by 1993. After advertising an abandoned property for two years in a statewide newspaper and sending a letter to the last known address, New Hampshire can go to court and have the account escheated to the county involved, with 15% going to a general State Treasurer's fund. After the two year period, the owner needs a special bill in the state legislature to retrieve his money. The State advertises once again in the newspaper prior to escheatment, and they research large accounts. New Hampshire does not recognize finders; any agreement between a finder and owner is unenforceable for 24 months after a property is turned over to the state, and then the escheatment process takes over.
New Jersey
Department of Treasurer, Unclaimed Property, CN-214, Trenton, NJ 08646; (609) 292-9200. All requests must be in writing. No information on claims is given out by phone. New Jersey will not supply lists of owners' names to finders. They pay interest on interest bearing accounts as of April 14, 1989, and are a custodial state. Their efforts to find owners consist mostly of running newspaper advertisements. The state of New Jersey does not deal with finders.
New Mexico
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, P.O. Box 25123, Santa Fe, NM 87504-5123; (505) 827-0767. New Mexico puts funds from unclaimed property in a special account in the General Fund, but it is still accessible to owners who make a claim. Objects such as those found in safe deposit boxes can be auctioned when they are turned over to the state, after 25 years. So far that has never happened, but it may in the future. The state currently holds 200,000 names on cards, which date back to 1959, and 70,000 names on computer, which date from March 1989 when the office was automated. The properties held total about $8 million. The state advertises owners' names statewide and sends letters to the last known addresses. Finders are subject to a gross receipts tax, but there is no limit on the commission they may charge. As of November 1, 1991, no finders may contract on items held by the state for less than two years.
New York
Administrator, Office of Unclaimed Funds, Alfred E. Smith Bldg., 9th Floor, Albany, NY 12236; (518) 474-4038, toll free (800) 221-9311 (NY only). From New York's hotline or regular phone number, owners can find out immediately if their property has been turned over to the state and if anyone has ever successfully made a claim on it. Then they will need to fill out the appropriate forms with proof of identification, which will vary for different kinds of property. New York is not a forms state. No particular application is needed, just proof that the property belongs to the claimant. Interest is paid for the first five years at the U.S. Treasury rate. There are currently seven million names of unclaimed property owners in the state, with funds amounting to two billion dollars. New York is very active in its efforts to find owners. Besides sending out letters (about three thousand per week), they have a mobile outreach program, where office personnel travel to various locations with all the computerized information, and visit senior citizens centers, malls, fairs, etc. They say this has been very successful in locating owners, whereas pilot projects to try to match names with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Taxation and Finance Department have been less successful. The state is "not thrilled" with finders and feels that owners should be able to reclaim their property free of charge. Finders fees are limited to 15% and the office encourages people to deal directly with them.
North Carolina
Administrator, Escheat and Abandoned Property Section, Department of State Treasurer, 325 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603-1388; (919) 733-6876. In North Carolina, the Abandoned Property Section can return funds in less than two weeks in uncomplicated situations. By law, they must send lists of owners names to clerks of the State Supreme Court in each county and to local newspapers. They also use computer matches with the Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Revenue, and they have a locator unit as well. Currently, North Carolina holds over 79 million dollars in abandoned monies. In 1990 they took in over ten million dollars worth. Finders must be licensed private investigators or detectives and licenses may not be transferred from state to state. Finders must state their fees in a contract with the owner. Commissions are limited to 25%.
North Dakota
North Dakota Unclaimed Property Division, 918 East Divide Ave., Suite 410, P.O. Box 5523, Bismarck, ND 58502; (701) 224-2805. North Dakota publicizes abandoned properties in local newspapers, radio, television, through mailings to last known addresses, and booths at the State Fair. They accept inquiries by phone or mail, and then require claim forms to be filled out with appropriate documents attached. Once approved, returns usually take about two weeks. The state sends checks only to owners and has a two-year waiting period before finders can contract on a property. Finders' fees are limited to 25% of the total amount. Interest earned by abandoned properties goes to a common school fund.
Chief, Division of Unclaimed Funds, Department of Commerce, 77 South High Street, 20th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0545; (614) 466-4433. In Ohio, the published lists of owners' names includes a coupon in the larger newspapers that they can fill out to expedite their claim. Returns could take from eight weeks to three months, depending on the complications involved. Ohio also has an outreach program where the office sends representatives to state and county fairs, shopping malls and other public events. This includes visiting sites of the Governor's "Regional Cabinet Day" program where he picks a town to spend the day in to conduct business. The state currently has 2.8 million names on file, with funds amounting to 110 million dollars. It pays no interest on accounts and there is a 5 percent processing fee for payment of claims. Ohio is unusual in that the Unclaimed Funds Division operates on the money it is holding, at no cost to the government. The state's Department of Development also uses unclaimed funds to guarantee loans that stimulate economic development. In addition, the original holding institutions in Ohio are only required to turn 10% of the unclaimed funds over to the state, and they use the money to invest at market value. The holding company may retain the other 90 percent and invest it in secured stock in the name of the State of Ohio. The claimant still receives the full amount owed to him. The Ohio office must hold funds for two years before finders can make contracts on them, and their fees are restricted to 10%. Checks are paid to owners only unless another party has the power of attorney.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tax Commission, Unclaimed Property Section, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0010; (405) 521-4275. Oklahoma is a custodial state and keeps unclaimed properties in perpetuity. Requests about claims must be in writing. State does not pay interest on interest-bearing accounts. The state currently holds $60 million worth of these monies. Approximately $11 million has been returned to owners. They publicize names in local newspapers twice a year and intend to have a locator service in the near future. If a finder has a power of attorney, he can submit a claim and there is a 25 percent limit on the amount of commission he can charge.
Oregon
Unclaimed Money
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* See also Business and Industry Chapter
* See also Selling to the Government Chapter
* See also Information on People, Companies, and Mailing Lists Chapter
* See also Economics, Demographics and Statistics Chapter
* See also Selling Overseas: International Trade Chapter
* See also Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights Chapter
Here you will discover that the U.S. Small Business Administration is not the only federal agency that provides financial and managerial assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs. For example, trade remedy relief is the responsibility of the U.S. International Trade Commission and the National Science Foundation offers small firms R&D opportunities. After you become more familiar with the Answer Desk, incubator programs, FTC rules, certified lenders, and other federal help, you may want to move on to the next section, State Starting Places and Money. You'll probably find a lot of help close by in the state capital and in other major metropolitan areas besides Washington, DC. State governments are increasingly responsive to small business and offer many services.
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* Advocacy and Small Business
Office of Advocacy
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6533
As the watchdog for small business within the federal government, this office carries out the following: researching the effect of federal laws, programs, regulation, and taxation on small business and making recommendations to federal agencies for appropriate adjustments to meet the needs of small business; conducting economic studies and statistical research into matters affecting small business and evaluating future opportunities, problems, and needs of small business; and serving as a conduit through which small business can make suggestions and comment on policy. Available for sale from the U.S. Government Printing Office, The State of Small Business: A Report of the President, contains the most current information on small business performance in the economy. Also issued from this office is the Small Business Advocate, a monthly newsletter that reports on small business issues and actions of the Office of Advocacy. It is available through Advocacy's Office of Information by calling (202) 634-7600. For more information contact the office above.
Federal Starting Places
* Answer Desk
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, 5th Floor (800) 827-5722
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 653-7561
The Small Business Answer Desk helps callers with questions on how to start and manage a business, where to get financing, and other information needed to operate and expand a business. This toll-free hotline is provided by SBA's Office of Advocacy and operates from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Federal Starting Places
* Broadcast Entrepreneurs: Purchasing and Technical
Assistance
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M St., NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
The CASB Division will provide you with personal assistance in locating information concerning FCC rules, policies, procedures, and guidance concerning participation in FCC rulemaking proceedings. In addition, this office provides specialized to assistance to those interested in becoming involved in the small business telecommunications industry. They will walk you through the purchasing procedures, identify resources for financial and technical assistance, and perform license status checks for applicants. The Public Affairs office also coordinates broadcast ownership workshops, which cover these topic and more, every year across the country. Contact CASB for more information.
Federal Starting Places
* Business Assistance--Directory of Federal and State
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4650
The Directory of Federal and State Business Assistance describes more than 180 Federal and 500 state programs. Each entry gives a summary of the service offered, a telephone number and address, and eligibility requirements if any. These programs are designed to help new and growing companies compete more effectively in domestic and international markets. Uses of this directory can include how to get funding for a company's research and development; where to get mail lists of potential overseas business buyers; who provides venture money; and what Federal and state contacts offer free management consulting. The Directory is available for $29. Contact the Sales Desk to place an order or request the free information brochure, PR-801.
Federal Starting Places
* Business Assistance Newsletter
Public Affairs
Minority Business Development Agency
14th and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 6707
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1936
Minority Business Today is a free monthly publication which highlights interesting articles, educational opportunities, loan information, and grant awards, as well as procurement and publications information, relating to minority businesses. Also included is information on international trade and Minority Business Development Centers.
Federal Starting Places
* Business Loans from the SBA
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this Section.
SBA offers two basic types of business loans: guaranteed loans which are made by private lenders, usually banks, and guaranteed up to 90 percent by SBA; and SBA direct loans which are available only to applicants unable to secure an SBA guaranteed loan. Business Loans from the SBA is a brochure available from your SBA office which gives information on these two types of loans, how to apply for a loan, terms of loans, collateral, eligibility requirements, and general size standards.
Federal Starting Places
* Capital Formation for Small Businesses
The Office of Small Business Policy
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2644
The Securities and Exchange Commission's main responsibility under the securities laws is to protect investors and to make sure the capital markets operate fairly and orderly. However, the Commission is careful not to let its regulations impair capital formation by small businesses. Therefore, the SEC has taken a number of steps to help small businesses raise capital and to ease the burden of undue regulations under the federal securities laws. The Commission is continually examining other ways to meet these goals. For more information, contact this office.
Federal Starting Places
* Coal Operator Assistance
Small Coal Operator Assistance
Land Resources
Natural Resources Management
Resource and Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
Norris, TN 37828 (615) 632-1753
To ensure more competition and reasonable prices, TVA reserves a portion of its coal purchases for small producers. In addition, the TVA provides mining and reclamation technical assistance to small coal producers. The program is also involved in non-coal mineral abandoned mine reclamation. The percentage of contracts awarded to coal suppliers is evaluated based on the capability of the company to comply with TVA's mine reclamation programs.
Federal Starting Places
* Contract Loans
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
The Contract Loan Program (COL) is a short term line of credit, without a revolving feature. It is available under SBA's guaranty loan program solely to finance the estimated cost of labor and material needed to perform on a specific contract. Detailed information can be obtained from the SBA office in your area.
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* Definition of a Small Business
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
SBA generally defines a small business as one which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. Most small, independent businesses or individuals starting a business are eligible for SBA assistance. To be eligible for SBA loans and other assistance, a business must meet a size standard set by the SBA. Specific size standard information is available through any SBA office around the country.
Federal Starting Places
* Development Company Loans
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk listed
in this section.
Development Company Loans are made to development organizations approved by SBA for the purpose of fostering economic growth in rural and urban areas. Growth is measured primarily by job creation and retention. Loan proceeds are used by development companies to assist small business concerns with plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of machinery and equipment. Contact the nearest SBA office for more information on these loans.
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* Disaster Assistance
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk listed
in this section.
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, tornados, and earthquakes, often cause hardship to business and individuals. When the U.S. President or SBA Administrator declares a specific area to be a disaster area, two types of loans are offered by SBA: Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. To obtain the pamphlets Disaster Loans for Homes and Personal Property, Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Small Businesses, and Physical Disaster Business Loans, or for more information, contact your local SBA office.
Federal Starting Places
* Economic Database
Office of Economic Research
Office of Advocacy
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6530
The Small Business Data Base (SBDB) is an integrated effort for developing and organizing data on the role of small business in the U.S. Economy. It is designed to meet the needs of the research community for analyzing cause and effect relationships of small business problems and progress. The Small Business Data Base: A User's Guide provides an overview of Data Base files and applications, as well as methods of accessing the Small Business Data Base. It is designed to acquaint the first-time user with the diversity of possible uses with the SBDB. To obtain this guide or for more information, contact the office above.
Federal Starting Places
* Environmental Protection Agency Small Business
Ombudsman
Small Business Ombudsman
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street SW
Washington, DC 20460 (703) 305-5938
The Small Business Ombudsman in the EPA Office of the Administrator provides various services to help small business comply with EPA regulations. The Ombudsman serves as information services and advocate for small business interests in the regulatory development process. It helps these small businesses with their individual problems.
Federal Starting Places
* EPA-Help Hotline for Small Business
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street SW (800) 368-5888
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-2090
The Small Business Hotline is an EPA-based hotline that gives advice and information to small businesses on complying with EPA regulations. It deals with problems encountered by small-quantity generators of hazardous waste and other small businesses with environmental concerns.
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* Expanding SBA Services to Business
Office of Business, Initiative, Education, and Training (BIET)
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, Room 6400
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6665
The Private Sector Initiatives Program is a cooperative, outreach program designed to increase the effectiveness of SBA programs, particularly in providing management training and publications to the small business community. It combines the resources of trade associations, corporations, foundations, and professional societies with those of SBA in responding to the changing needs of small business. The main focus of this program is enlarging the capability of SBA to provide valuable services to small businesses through cooperative, jointly-sponsored activities with the private sector, particularly at reduced cost. Some of the ways the private sector helps SBA in delivering these services is by co-sponsoring management training programs (courses,conferences, clinics, seminars, and workshops), providing speakers, panelists, and moderators for training programs, and offering one-on-one counseling to small business persons. For additional information on this program, contact your SBA office or the office above.
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* Facts About Small Businesses
Office of Business Initiative, Education, and Training (BIET)
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, Room 6400
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6665
Contact this office above to obtain any the following fact sheets:
Seasonal Line of Credit Program (#4)
Contract Loan Program (#6)
Handicapped Assistance Loans (#7)
Small Business Institute Program (#11)
SCORE/ACE (#16)
Loans to Small General Contractors (#17)
Management and Technical Assistance 7(j) Program (#20)
Surety Bond Guarantee Program (#21)
Secondary Market Program - Fact Sheet for Lenders (#24)
Section 504 - Certified Development Company Program (#25)
Small Business Solar Energy and Conservation Loan Program (#29)
Interest Rate Policy (#30)
Section 8(a) Program (#36)
Facts About Certified and Preferred Lender Programs (#38)
Facts about SBA (#39)
Facts about Small Business (#40)
International Trade Assistance (#42)
Small Business Development Centers (#43)
Facts About Black-Owned Small Businesses (#44)
Facts About Women-Owned Small Businesses (#45)
Facts About Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses (#47)
Facts About Firms Owned by Asians, American Indians, and Other Minorities (#48)
Private Sector Initiatives Program (#49)
Guaranteed Loans to Employee Trusts (#50)
SBA Export-Revolving Line of Credit (#51)
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (#52)
Loans for Vietnam-Era and Disabled Veterans (#53)
Federal Starting Places
* Small Business Administration Field Offices
SBA field offices are comprised of regional offices (RO), district offices (DO), branch offices (BO), post-of-duty offices (POD), and disaster area offices (DAO). The regional offices are located in 10 major cities around the country and each directs a number of district offices within the region. Regional offices do not make individual loans or offer specific assistance to individuals or companies. District offices are the real contact point for small businesses needing information or assistance. Each district office is staffed by a team of experts in the lending, procurement, and management assistance areas who have the responsibility to consider loan applications, to offer individual management assistance, and to coordinate other small business services. Branch offices and post-of-duty offices have a smaller staff than district offices and are not quite as full-serviced. Disaster area offices are located in four cities around the country and each provides disaster assistance for their individual regions to small business owners.
Region 1
Augusta
40 Western Ave., Room 512, Augusta, ME 04330; (207) 622-8378; FAX 207-622-8277
Boston
155 Federal St., 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02110; (617) 451-2023; FAX 617-565-8695
915 Second Ave., Room 1792, Seattle, WA 98174-1088; (206) 553-1420, FAX 509-353-2829
Spokane
W. 601 First Ave., 10th Floor E., Spokane, WA 99204-0317; (509) 353-2800, FAX 509-353-2829
Disaster Area Offices
Atlanta
One Baltimore Place, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30308; (404) 347-3771, FAX 404-347-3813
Niagara Falls
360 Rainbow Blvd S., 3rd Floor, Niagara Falls, NY 14303; (716) 282-4612; FAX 716-282-1472
Ft. Worth
4400 Amon Carte Blvd., Suite 102, Ft. Worth, TX 76155; (817) 885-7600, FAX 817-885-7616
Sacramento
1825 Bell St., Suite 208, Sacramento, CA 95825; (916) 978-4571, FAX 916-978-4577
Federal Starting Places
* Films on Small Business
National Audiovisual Center
National Archives and Records Administration
Customer Services, Section PY
8700 Edgeworth Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3701 (301) 763-1896
A number of films on small business topics are available for sale and sometimes for rental purposes. The Media Resource Catalog contains a list of the titles. To obtain the free catalog, contact this office.
Federal Starting Places
* Financial Management and Your Business
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Financial Management: How to Make a Go of Your Business contains information required to familiarize the small business owner/manager with the basic concepts of financial management. Tips on financial planning, cash-flow management, forecasting and obtaining capital, and other topics are covered. It is available for $2.50.
Federal Starting Places
* Food and Drug Small Business Assistance
Small Business Coordinator
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 1372, HFZ-220
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6597
The FDA has established the Division of Small Manufactures Assistance to help small companies learn about and comply with FDA regulations. This office can explain FDA procedures and provide assistance in dealing with the FDA. For a free copy of A Small Business Guide to FDA or more information contact this office.
Federal Starting Places
* Franchise and Business Opportunities Rules
Federal Trade Commission
Marketing Practices
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-3128
Under the FTC's Franchise and Business Opportunities Rule, sellers of franchises and business opportunities are required to give prospective buyers a disclosure document containing specific information about the franchise and any earning claims. For more information on this regulation, contact this office or your regional FTC.
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* Incubators
Business Initiative, Education and Training
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6665
A small business incubator is a flexible method of encouraging the development of new businesses and fostering local economic development. Incubators are facilities in which a number of new and growing businesses operate under one roof with affordable rents, sharing services and equipment, and having equal access to a wide range of professional, technical, and financial programs. For more information, contact your nearest SBA office or the office listed above.
Federal Starting Places
* Indian Business Development
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3710
Indian tribes and small businesses may receive technical assistance and financial backing through this office. The Bureau spends more than $10 million annually to develop Indian business enterprises.
Federal Starting Places
* International Visitors Program
International Visitors Liaison
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6720
The growing influx of foreign visitors to SBA reflects the growing world-wide interest in small business and the appreciation of small business contributions to national economies. SBA personnel are pleased to meet with government officials, embassy personnel, private sector individuals, educators, students, and other interested parties. Program policies, administration, and operational aspects can be shared through consultation, observation, and briefing sessions. If you are interested in attending a half-day, full-day, or two-day session, contact this office.
Federal Starting Places
* Lenders Programs
Office of Financial Institutions
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6510
Under the Certified Lenders Program, the lenders, acting under SBA supervision, handle much of the necessary paperwork and review client financial status - thereby speeding up loan processing and freeing SBA personnel for other assistance to small businesses. Under SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, the lenders handle all loan paperwork, processing, and servicing. For more detailed information, contact the SBA office in your area or the office above.
Federal Starting Places
* Lending and Bonding for Minority Business
Minority Business Resource Center (MBRC)
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (SDBU)
Director of Civil Rights
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9410
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2852
This office offers short-term lending and bonding assistance to small businesses in the transportation industry. The Short-term Lending Program offers loans at prime interest rates, while the Bonding Assistance Program enables small firms to obtain bonding in support of transportation-related contracts. Entrepreneurs can contact MBRC for information and certification details.
Federal Starting Places
* Management and Technical Assistance
Office of Minority Small Business
and Capital Ownership
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6555
The SBA initiates, organizes, and maintains a management counseling service for small firms in the 8(a) program. Under this authority, SBA places grants, agreements, and contracts with qualified individuals, profit-making firms, state and local governments, educational institutions, and some non-profit organizations to furnish management and technical aid to SBA clients and other eligible small firms. Some of the services performed are accounting, marketing, engineering, and bookkeeping. Eligible recipients of development assistance are generally firms in SBA's 8(a) contracting program, socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, or small firms located in areas of high concentration of unemployed and low-income individuals. If you are interested in providing technical or management assistance to eligible small firms, contact the office above. If you are interested in receiving technical or management assistance, contact the SBA field office in your area.
Federal Starting Places
* Medical Devices: Technical Assistance for Small
Businesses
Division of Small Manufacturer's Assistance
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, HFZ-220
Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-6597
The FDA provides information to small businesses regarding device regulations and what is needed to get approval. The FDA often holds meetings and workshops to offer further assistance. The handbook, A Small Business Guide to FDA, explains how the FDA works and the approval process. This Center provides copies of device regulations and FDA documents, as well as guidelines and aids that simplify manufacturer requirements. The SMA MEMO contains articles and tips on medical device regulations and reports on Center activities.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Business Development Centers
Public Affairs
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 6707
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1936
MBDA funds a nationwide network of 100 Minority Business Development Centers--in large minority population areas--to help minority-owned firms needing assistance in counseling, accounting, administration, business planning, inventory control, negotiations, referrals, networking, construction, and marketing. The MBDC offers entrepreneurs managerial and technical assistance for bonding, bidding, estimating, financing, procurement, international trade, franchising, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and leverage buyouts. The MBDC provides vital business information from corporations, trade associations, export management companies, and federal, state, and local government agencies. The MBDC also identifies minority-owned firms for contract opportunities with state and local government agencies, and private institutions. Business referral services are provided free of charge. The MBDCs, however, generally charge nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Business Development- State and Local
Offices
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1936
The following is list of state and local offices which are concerned with minority business development. You may contact these offices for more information about the services and assistance they can provide.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Business Program Development
Office of Program Development
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5096
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1936
The office is responsible for designing and developing all MBDA programs, and identifying private and public sector resources in connection with the delivery of direct and indirect assistance to develop the minority business community. The Private Sector Division develops programs to encourage the creation and growth of business opportunities within the private sector by providing funding to business and trade associations, foundations, corporations, financial and education institutions, and other private sector organizations. The Public Sector Division is responsible for program development, oversight, and implementation of Federal, state, and local programs that impact on minority business enterprise.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Business Purchasing
National Minority Supplier Development Council
1412 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018 (212) 944-2430
The National Minority Supplier Development Council works with 47 Councils throughout the U.S. to promote the use of minority-owned firms. They assist firms in developing and marketing their capabilities, and acts as a liaison between minority companies and companies who wish to purchase their products or services. Contact the Council for more information.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Business Regional Assistance
Public Affairs
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 6707
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1936
The Minority Business Development Agency conducts most of its activities through its six Regional Offices and four District Offices:
Regional Offices:
Atlanta
410 W. Peachtree St., NW, Suite 1930, Atlanta, GA 30308-3516; (404) 730-3300
Chicago
55 East Monroe St., Suite 1440, Chicago, IL 60603; (312) 353-0182
Room 10128, 600 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 597-9236
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Business Week
Minority Enterprise Development Week
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5073
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1936
Minority Enterprise Development Week--MED Week--is an annual celebration to honor the contributions of minority entrepreneurs and those individuals and organizations who actively support minority business development. It is celebrated the first full week in October, and includes workshops, seminars, an Awards Gala, as well as a Marketplace where public and private sector buyers meet with minority vendors.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Research
Research Division
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5701
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1936
This Division conducts research on minority businesses and issues related to them. A complete listing of research studies is available for free by contacting this office.
Federal Starting Places
* Minority Small Business
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
Members of minority groups who own or are interested in owning small businesses are eligible for all SBA programs. In addition, SBA offers special programs to assist members of minority groups who want to start small businesses or expand existing ones. Contact your SBA office for additional information.
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* Money, Management, and Marketing
Business, Initiative, Education and Training (BIET)
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, Room 6400
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6665
Focus on the Facts is a series of information sheets issued by SBA which includes those listed below. To obtain copies, contact the office above.
How to Raise Money for a Small Business (#1)
How to Start a Small Business (#2)
Planning...The Most Important Ingredient (#3)
Knowing Your Market (#4)
Information...The Key to Success (#5)
How to Price Your Products and Services (#6)
Opportunities in Exporting (#7)
How to Start a Home-Based Business (#8)
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* Patent Licensing Opportunities
U.S. Gov't Printing Office
Superintendant of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Government patents resulting from research discoveries are available for licensing to U.S. companies and citizens. Licenses are offered on a non-exclusive, exclusive, and co-exclusive basis. Non-exclusive licenses are generally granted when no large investment to market a product is expected. Exclusive and co-exclusive licenses are granted when substantial investment is required. Fees for licenses are negotiable. Lists of such patents are made available each week by the Gov't Printing Office in the form of the Patent Official Gazette. Subscriptions or single copies are available from the above address or phone number.
Federal Starting Places
* Publications on Small Business
U.S. Small Business Administration
P.O. Box 15434
Fort Worth, TX 67119
SBA has a collection of over 100 business booklets which are sold for a nominal fee (most are under $2). These publications address the most important business topics and answer the questions most asked by prospective and existing business owners. The topics include financial management and analysis, general management and planning, crime prevention, marketing, personnel management, and new products, ideas, and inventions. Some of the booklets are listed below. A free Directory of Business Development Publications and order forms can be received by contacting your local SBA office or by calling the Small Business Answer Desk at 1-800-368-5855. To order any of the publications below send your request to the Fort Worth, Texas address in this listing.
Financial Management and Analysis
ABC's of Borrowing: $1
Profit Costing and Pricing For Manufacturing: $1
Basic Budgets for Profit Planning: $0.50
Understanding Cash Flow: $1
A Venture Capital Primer for Small Business: $0.50
Accounting Services for Small Service Firms: $0.50
Analyze Your Records to Reduce Costs: $0.50
Budgeting in a Small Business Firm: $0.50
Sound Cash Management and Borrowing: $0.50
Recordkeeping in a Small Business: $1
Break Even Analysis: A Decision Making Tool: $1
A Pricing Checklist for Small Retailers: $0.50
Pricing Your Products and Services Profitably: $1
General Management and Planning
Effective Business Communications: $0.50
Locating or Relocating Your Business: $1
Problems in Managing a Family-Owned Business: $0.50
Business Plan for Small Manufacturers: $1
Business Plan for Small Construction Firms: $1
Planning and Goal Setting for Small Business: $0.50
Fixing Production Mistakes: $0.50
Should You Lease or Buy Equipment: $0.50
Business Plan for Retailers: $1
Choosing a Retail Location: $1
Business Plan for Small Service Firms: $0.50
Going into Business: $0.50
How to Get Started With a Small Business Computer: $1
The Business Plan For Home - based Business: $1
How to Buy or Sell a Business: $1
Purchasing for Owners of Small Plants: $0.50
Buying for Retail Stores: $1
Small Business Decision Making: $1
Business Continuation Planning: $1
Developing a Strategic Business Plan: $1
Inventory Management: $0.50
Techniques for Problem Solving: $1
Techniques for Productivity Improvement: $1
Selecting the Legal Structure for your Business: $0.50
Evaluating Franchise Opportunities: $0.50
Starting a Retail Travel Agency: $1
Small Business Risk Management Guide: $1
Crime Prevention
Reducing Shoplifting Losses: $0.50
Curtailing Crime--Inside and Out: $1
A Small Business Guide to Computer Security: $1
Marketing
Creative Selling: The Competitive Edge: $0.50
Marketing for Small Business: An Overview: $1
Is the Independent Sales Agent For You: $0.50
Marketing Checklist for Small Retailers: $1
Research Your Market: $1
Selling by Mail Order: $1
Market Overseas With U.S. Government Help: $1
Advertising: $1
Personnel Management
Checklist for Developing a Training Program: $0.50
Employees: How to Find and Pay Them: $1
Managing Employee Benefits: $1
New Products/Ideas/Inventions
Can You Make Money With Your Idea or Invention: $0.50
Introduction to Patents: $0.50
Federal Starting Places
* Research and Development
Office of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
National Science Foundation
Room V 502
1800 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 653-5002
This office offers information and guidance on NSF programs and research opportunities for small firms involved in research and technology.
Federal Starting Places
* Research and Development Funding for
Small Business
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4650
The Small Business Guide to Federal Research and Development Funding Opportunities provides you with direct contacts to U.S. Government offices that contract out research and development work. It is written for smaller businesses with strong scientific and technical competence that want to do research and development work with the government. Highlighted is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. This program requires agencies to set aside a portion of the R&D awards for small businesses. This guide gives you steps to obtaining Federal R&D funding, an overview of Federal laboratory research efforts, criteria companies must meet, and certain laws and regulations that affect small business participation. Contact the Sales Desk to place your order or request the free information brochure, PR-801.
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Federal Starting Places
* Research Studies in Small Business
Office of Economic Research
Office of Advocacy
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC (202) 205-6533
The Office of Advocacy conducts and coordinates applied research in a variety of areas important to small business to promote policies that strengthen the performance of American small business. The Catalog of Completed Research Studies is a listing of SBA contracted research studies completed between 1978 and 1986, with over 200 studies covering a broad scope of small business topics and issues, including studies on finance and credit, capital formation, taxes and regulation, government competition and procurement, job creation, innovation, and women and minority business ownership. Contact the office above to obtain this catalog.
Federal Starting Places
* Seasonal Line of Credit
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
The Seasonal Line of Credit program is a short-term loan available under SBA's guaranty program to finance an increase in the trading assets (receivables and inventory) of eligible small businesses arising from a seasonal upswing in business. For additional information on this program, contact the nearest SBA office in your area.
Federal Starting Places
* SEC Policy
The Office of Small Business Policy
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-2644
This office directs the SEC's small business rulemaking goals, reviews and comments on the impact the SEC rule proposals have on small issuers, and serves as a liaison with Congressional committees, government agencies, and other groups concerned with small business. Information on security laws that pertain to small business offerings may be obtained from this office.
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Federal Starting Places
* Section 8(a) Program
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answers Desk
listed in this section.
Through the 8(a) Program, small companies owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons can obtain federal government contracts and other assistance in developing their business. Under the 8(a) Program, SBA acts as the prime contractor and enters into all types of federal government contracts (including, but not limited to, supply, services, construction, research and development) with other government departments and agencies, and negotiates subcontracts for small companies in the 8(a) Program. Contact your SBA office for more information.
Federal Starting Places
* Service Corps of Retired Executives Association
(SCORE)
Service Corps of Retired Executives Association
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20009 (202) 653-6279
SCORE is an independent, voluntary, non-profit association funded almost exclusively by the SBA. It is made up to over 13,000 men and women from all walks of business management, most of whom are retired, who volunteer their services to small businesses seeking managerial assistance. SCORE volunteers work in each district office and their services are free. They provide small-business community assistance in the form of one-on-one and team counseling and nominal-fee workshops. The Active Corps of Executives (ACE) is closely coordinated with SCORE. ACE volunteers are not yet retired and volunteer their services in counseling and training to supplement those offered by the retired SCORE counselors. For more information on the SCORE and ACE, contact the office above, or the SBA office in your area.
Federal Starting Places
* Small Business and the SEC
Publications Section
Printing Branch, Stop C-11
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549 (202) 272-7040
The free booklet, Q&A: Small Business and the SEC, discusses capital formation and the federal securities laws and is designed to help you understand some of the basis, necessary requirements that apply when you wish to raise capital by selling securities. It answers such questions as:
What are the federal securities laws?
Is any special help available for a small business that wants to sell its securities?
Should my company "go public"?
How does my small business "go public"?
If my company becomes "public," what are its disclosure obligations?
Are there legal ways to sell securities without registering with the SEC?
Are there state law requirements in addition to those under the federal securities
laws? and
Where can I go for more information?
Federal Starting Places
* Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
Small Business Development Centers are located in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These centers provide quality assistance, counseling, and training to prospective and existing business owners. They also provide managerial and technical help, research studies, and other types of specialized assistance.
Federal Starting Places
* Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Office of Innovation, Research and Technology
U.S. Small Business Administration
1800 G. St., NW, Room V 502
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 653-5002
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program came into existence with the enactment of the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. Under SBIR, agencies of the federal government with the largest research and development budgets are mandated to set aside a legislated percentage each year for the competitive award of SBIR funding agreements to qualified high technology small business concerns. SBA was designated as the federal agency having unilateral authority and responsibility for coordinating and monitoring the government-wide activities of the SBIR program and reporting on its results annually to Congress. In line with this responsibility, SBA publishes the SBIR Pre-Solicitation Announcement quarterly. The PA contains pertinent information on the program and specific data on upcoming SBIR solicitations. To obtain the SBIR Pre-Solicitation Announcement, call (202) 653-6458, and for further information, contact the office above.
Federal Starting Places
* Small Business Institutes (SBIs)
Contact your local SBA Office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
SBIs are organized through the SBA on almost 500 college campuses and universities around the nation. The institutes are staffed by senior business administration students and their faculty advisors and offer free guidance and assistance to troubled small firms. Contact your local SBA district office to obtain the name and telephone number of the SBI nearest you.
Federal Starting Places
* Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs)
Finance and Investment Division
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW, Room 8033
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6570
SBA licenses, regulates, and provides financial assistance to privately owned and operated Small Business Investment Companies. Their major function is to make "venture" or "risk" investments by supplying equity capital and extending unsecured loans and loans not fully collateralized to small enterprises which meet their investment criteria. SBA also licenses a specialized type of SBIC solely to help small businesses owned and managed by socially or economically disadvantaged persons. This type of SBIC is a Section 301(d) SBIC, formerly referred to as a MESBIC (Minority Enterprise SBIC). For more information or to obtain the free brochure, Small Business Investment Companies: The SBIC Program, contact the office above.
Federal Starting Places
* Solar Energy and Conservation Loans
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
Financial assistance is provided to small business concerns engaged in the engineering, manufacturing, distributing, marketing, installing, or servicing of energy measures designed to conserve the Nation's energy resources. Detailed information can be obtained from the SBA office in your area.
Federal Starting Places
* Starting and Managing a Business From Your Home
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The publication, Starting and Managing a Business From Your Home, provides descriptions of products and services to help you start your home-based business. It includes a questionnaire to help you decide if you are the typical entrepreneur, and also gives helpful information on managing your business, including tips on structure, recordkeeping, taxes, and insurance. It is available for $2 from GPO.
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Federal Starting Places
* Surety Bonds
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk
listed in this section.
Through its Surety Bond Guarantee Program, the SBA helps to make the bonding process accessible to small and emerging contractors, including minorities who find bonding unavailable to them. The SBA is authorized to guarantee to a qualified surety up to 90 percent of losses incurred under bid, payment, or performance bonds issued to contractors on contracts valued up to $1.25 million. These contracts may be for construction, supplies, manufacturing, or services provided by either a prime or subcontractor for government or non-government work. This program is administered through SBA's 10 regional offices and participating surety companies and agents throughout the nation.
Federal Starting Places
* Trade Remedy Assistance for Small Businesses
The Trade Remedy Assistance Office
U.S. International Trade Commission
500 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20436 (202) 205-2200
Small businesses are often adversely affected by U.S. trade laws, which may allow foreign products to flood the U.S. market and unfairly compete with U.S. businesses which sell similar products. The ITC, however, provides technical assistance under U.S. trade remedy laws to eligible small businesses which have experienced such effects. To qualify, businesses must have neither adequate resources nor the financial ability to obtain qualified outside assistance. ITC staff is available to meet with eligible small businesses to discuss the petition process and to help organize and assemble relevant background material. The office has assisted eligible small businesses at the preinstitution stage in analyzing their trade-related problems and deciding which statutes may offer relief. Technical assistance may include the review of initial drafts submitted by the eligible small business and advice on additions, deletions, and possible alternative presentations, leading to the final preparation of the petition for filing with the ITC. Such assistance also includes discussion of relevant ITC precedents and publications.
Federal Starting Places
* Transportation Small Business Assistance
Public Assistance Office
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-7597
The Commission maintains a Public Assistance Office to help the small business owner or transportation firm in such matters as how to file protests on rates, how to file new operating authority or extensions, or how to get adequate service where there is none.
Federal Starting Places
* Veterans Assistance
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk listed
in this section.
The SBA makes special efforts to help veterans get into business or expand existing veteran-owned small firms. Acting on its own or with the help of veterans organizations, the SBA sponsors special business training workshops for veterans. The SBA also sponsors special computer-based training and long-term entrepreneurial programs for veterans. Each SBA office has a veterans affairs specialist to help give veterans special consideration with loans, training, and/or procurement. The Veterans Handbook, which outlines the Agency's special consideration programs for veterans, is also available from SBA district and regional offices.
Federal Starting Places
* Vietnam-Era and Disabled Veterans Loans
Contact your local SBA office or the Small Business Answer Desk listed
in this section.
Under a special appropriation, funds are available for direct loans to disabled and Vietnam-era veterans. These loans can be made only when financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms. These loans may be made to establish a small firm or assist in the operation or expansion of an existing business. The administrative ceiling on these loans is $150,000. While all qualified veterans receive special consideration in connection with applications for SBA assistance, most loans are made by financial institutions and many are guaranteed by SBA. Whenever a guaranteed loan or other reasonable credit is available, the SBA cannot make a direct loan.
Federal Starting Places
* Women's Business Ownership
Office of Women's Business Ownership
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St., SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6673
This office was formed to implement a national policy to support women entrepreneurs. Its primary functions include developing and coordinating a national program to increase the number and success of women-owned businesses while making maximum use of existing government and private sector resources; researching and evaluating the special programmatic needs of current or potential women business owners, and develop and test ways of meeting them; working with federal, state, and local governments to ensure that they consider women's business ownership in their program areas.
Federal Starting Places
State Starting Places and Money
Who Can Use State Money?
All states require that funds be used solely by state residents. But that shouldn't limit you to exploring possibilities only in the state in which you currently reside. If you reside in Maine, but Massachusetts agrees to give you $100,000 to start your own business, it would be worth your while to consider moving to Massachusetts. Shop around for the best deal.
State Starting Places and Money
Types of Money And Help Available
Each state has different kinds and amounts of money and assistance programs available, but these sources of financial and counseling help are constantly being changed. What may not be available this year may very well be available next. Therefore, in the course of your exploration, you might want to check in with the people who operate the business "hotlines" to discover if anything new has been added to the states' offerings.
Described below are the major kinds of programs which are offered by most of the states.
State Starting Places and Money
Information
Hotlines or One-Stop Shops
Hotlines or One-Stop Shops are available in many states through a toll-free number that hooks you up with someone who will either tell you what you need to know or refer you to someone who can. These hotlines are invaluable -- offering information on everything from business permit regulations to obscure financing programs. Most states also offer some kind of booklet that tells you how to start-up a business in that state. Ask for it. It will probably be free.
Small Business Advocates
Small Business Advocates operate in all 50 states and are part of a national organization (the National Association of State Small Business Advocates) devoted to helping small business people function efficiently with their state governments. They are a good source for help in cutting through bureaucratic red tape.
State Starting Places and Money
Funding Programs
Free Money
Free Money can come in the form of grants, and it works the same as free money from the federal government. You do not have to pay it back.
Loans
Loans from state governments work in the same way as those from the federal government -- they are given directly to entrepreneurs. Loans are usually at interest rates below the rates charged at commercial institutions and are also set aside for those companies which have trouble getting a loan elsewhere. This makes them an ideal source for riskier kinds of ventures.
Loan Guarantees
Loan Guarantees are similar to those offered by the federal government. For this program the state government will go to the bank with you and co-sign your loan. This, too, is ideal for high risk ventures which normally would not get a loan.
Interest Subsidies On Loans
Interest Subsidies On Loans is a unique concept not used by the federal government. In this case the state will subsidize the interest rate you are charged by a bank. For example, if the bank gives you a loan for $50,000 at 10% per year interest, your interest payments would be $5,000 per year. With an interest subsidy you might have to pay only $2,500 since the state would pay the other half. This is like getting the loan at 5 percent instead of 10 percent.
Industrial Revenue Bonds or General Obligation Bonds
Industrial Revenue Bonds or General Obligation Bonds are a type of financing that can be used to purchase only fixed assets, like a factory or equipment. In the case of Industrial Revenue Bonds the state will raise money from the general public to buy your equipment. Because the state acts as the middleman, the people who lend you the money do not have to pay federal taxes on the interest they charge you. As a result, you get the money cheaper because they get a tax break. If the state issues General Obligation Bonds to buy your equipment, the arrangement will be similar to that for an Industrial Revenue Bond except that the state promises to repay the loan if you cannot.
Matching Grants
Matching Grants supplement and abet federal grant programs. These kinds of grants could make an under-capitalized project go forward. Awards usually hinge on the usefulness of the project to its surrounding locality.
Loans To Agricultural Businesses
Loans to Agricultural Businesses are offered in states with large rural, farming populations. They are available solely to farmers and/or agribusiness entrepreneurs.
Loans To Exporters
Loans to Exporters are available in some states as a kind of gap financing to cover the expenses involved in fulfilling a contract.
Energy Conservation Loans
Energy Conservation Loans are made to small businesses to finance the installation of energy-saving equipment or devices.
Special Regional Loans
Special Regional Loans are ear-marked for specific areas in a state that may have been hard hit economically or suffer from under-development. If you live in one of these regions, you may be eligible for special funds.
High Tech Loans
High Tech Loans help fledgling companies develop or introduce new products into the marketplace.
Loans To Inventors
Loans to Inventors help the entrepreneur develop or market new products.
Local Government Loans
Local Government Loans are used for start-up and expansions of businesses within the designated locality.
Childcare Facilities Loans
Childcare Facilities Loans help businesses establish on-site day care facilities.
Loans To Women And/Or Minorities
Loans to Women and/or Minorities are available in almost every state from funds specifically reserved for economically disadvantaged groups.
Many federally funded programs are administered by state governments. Among them are the following programs:
SBA 7(A) Guaranteed and Direct Loan Program
The SBA 7(A) Guaranteed and Direct Loan Program can guarantee up to 90% of a loan made through a private lender (up to $500,000), or make direct loans of up to $150,000.
SBA 504
The SBA 504 establishes Certified Development Companies whose debentures are guaranteed by the SBA. Equity participation of the borrower must be at least 10%, private financing 60% and CDC participation at a maximum of 40%, up to $500,000.
SBIR Grants
SBIR Grants award between $20,000 to $50,000 to entrepreneurs to support six months of research on a technical innovation. They are then eligible for up to $500,000 to develop the innovation.
Small Business Investment Companies
Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) license, regulate and provide financial assistance in the form of equity financing, long-term loans, and management services.
Community Development Block Grants
Community Development Block Grants are available to cities and counties for the commercial rehabilitation of existing buildings or structures used for business, commercial, or industrial purposes. Grants of up to $500,000 can be made. Every $15,000 of grant funds invested must create at least one full-time job, and at least 51% of the jobs created must be for low-and moderate-income families.
Urban Development Action Grants
Urban Development Action Grants, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, are awarded to communities which then loan the proceeds at flexible rates to eligible businesses. Projects whose total costs are less than $100,000 are not eligible. UDAG funds should leverage at least three to four times their amount in private sector investment.
Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) Emergency Disaster Loans
Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) Emergency Disaster Loans are available in counties where natural disaster has substantially affected farming, ranching or aquaculture production.
FmHA Farm Loan Guarantees
FmHA Farm Loan Guarantees are made to family farmers and ranchers to enable them to obtain funds from private lenders. Funds must be used for farm ownership, improvements, and operating purposes.
FmHA Farm Operating Loans
FmHA Farm Operating Loans are used to meet operating expenses, finance recreational and nonagricultural enterprises, to add to family income, and to pay for mandated safety and pollution control changes that are available at variable interest rates. Limits are $200,000 for an insured farm operating loan and $400,000 for a guaranteed loan.
FmHA Farm Ownership Loans
FmHA Farm Ownership Loans can be used for a wide range of farm improvement projects. Limits are $200,000 for an insured loan and $300,000 for a guaranteed loan.
FmHA Soil And Water Loans
FmHA Soil and Water Loans must be used by individual farmers and ranchers to develop, conserve, and properly use their land and water resources and to help abate pollution. Interest rates are variable; each loan must be secured by real estate.
FmHA Youth Project Loans
Youth Project Loans enable young people to borrow for income-producing projects sponsored by a school or 4-H club.
State Starting Places and Money
Assistance Programs
Management Training
Management Training is offered by many states in subjects ranging from bookkeeping to energy conservation.
Business Consulting
Business Consulting is offered on almost any subject. Small Business Development Centers are the best source for this kind of assistance.
Market Studies
Market Studies to help you sell your goods or services within or outside the state are offered by many states. They all also have State Data Centers, which not only collect demographic and other information about markets within the state, but also have access to federal data which can pinpoint national markets. Many states also provide the services of graduate business students at local universities to do the legwork and analysis for you.
Business Site Selection
Business Site Selection is done by specialists in every state who will identify the best place to locate a business.
Licensing, Regulation, and Permits
Licensing, Regulation, and Permits information is available from most states through "one-stop shop" centers by calling a toll-free number. There you'll get help in finding your way through the confusion of registering a new business.
Employee Training Programs
Employee Training Programs offer on-site training and continuing education opportunities.
Research And Development
Research and Development assistance for entrepreneurs is a form of assistance that is rapidly increasing as more and more states try to attract high technology-related companies. Many states are even setting up clearing houses so that small businesses can have one place to turn to find expertise throughout a statewide university system.
Procurement Programs
Procurement Programs have been established in some states to help you sell products to state, federal, and local governments.
Export Assistance
Export Assistance is offered to identify overseas markets. Some states even have overseas offices to drum up business prospects for you.
Assistance In Finding Funding
Assistance in Finding Funding is offered in every state, particularly through regional Small Business Development Centers. They will not only identify funding sources in the state and federal governments but will also lead you through the complicated application process.
Special Help For Minorities And Women
Special Help for Minorities and Women is available in almost every state to help boost the participation of women and minorities in small business ventures. They offer special funding programs and, often, one-on-one counseling to assure a start-up success.
Venture Capital Networking
Venture Capital Networking is achieved through computer databases that hook up entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. This service is usually free of charge. In fact, the demand for small business investment opportunities is so great that some states require the investor to pay to be listed.
Inventors Associations
Inventors Associations have been established to encourage and assist inventors in developing and patenting their products.
Annual Governors' Conferences
Annual Governors' Conferences give small business people the chance to air their problems with representatives from state agencies and the legislature.
Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers, funded jointly by the federal and state governments, are usually associated with the state university system. SBDC's are a god-send to small business people. They will not only help you figure out if your business project is feasible, but also help you draw up a sensible business plan, apply for funding, and check in with you frequently once your business is up and running to make sure it stays that way.
Tourism
Tourism programs are prominent in states whose revenues are heavily dependent on the tourist trade. They are specifically aimed at businesses in the tourist industries.
Small Business Institutes
Small Business Institutes at local colleges use senior level business students as consultants to help develop business plans or plan expansions.
Technology Assistance Centers
Technology Assistance Centers help high-tech companies and entrepreneurs establish new businesses and plan business expansions.
On-Site Energy Audits
On-Site Energy Audits are offered free of charge by many states to help control energy costs and improve energy efficiency for small businesses. Some states also conduct workshops to encourage energy conservation measures.
Minority Business Development Centers
Minority Business Development Centers offer a wide range of services from initial counseling on how to start a business to more complex issues of planning and growth.
State Starting Places and Money
State Starting Places
State Starting Places and Money
Alabama
General Information
Alabama Development Office, State Capitol, 135 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130, (205) 263-0048. Answers general inquiries about Alabama's programs. Small Business is Big Business in Alabama is a free packet with information on assistance programs, sources of financing, a licensing handbook, and tips on preparing business and financial plans.
Small Business Advocate, c/o Alabama Development Office, State Capitol, 135 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130, (205) 263-0048. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Alabama Small Business Development Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Medical Towers Building, 1717 11th Avenue South, Suite 419, Birmingham, AL 35294-7645; (205) 934-7260, FAX: (205) 934-7645
Auburn: Auburn University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business, 226 Thach Hall, Auburn, AL 36849-5243, (205) 844-4220, FAX: (205) 844-4268.
Birmingham: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Small Business Development Center, 901 South 15th Street, MCJ, Room 143, Birmingham, AL 35294-2060, (205) 934-6760, FAX: (205) 934-0534.
Birmingham: Alabama Small Business Procurement System, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Small Business Development Center, 1717 11th Avenue South, Suite 419, Birmingham, AL 35294-4410, (205) 934-7260.
Florence: University of North Alabama, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 5017, Keller Hall, Florence, AL 35632-0001, (205) 760-4629, FAX: (205) 760-4813.
Huntsville: North East Alabama Regional Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 343, 225 Church Street, N.W., Huntsville, AL 35804-0343, (205) 535-2061, FAX: (205) 535-2050.
Jacksonville: Jacksonville State University, Small Business Development Center, 113-B Merrill Hall, Jacksonville, AL 36265, (205) 782-5271, FAX: (205) 782-5124.
Livingston: Livingston University, Small Business Development Center, Station 35, Livingston, AL 35470, (205) 652-9661, ext. 439, FAX: (205) 652-9318.
Mobile: University of South Alabama, Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Management Studies, Building 101, Mobile, AL 36688, (205) 460-6004, FAX: (205) 460-6246.
Montgomery: Alabama State University, Small Business Development Center, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36195, (205) 269-1102, FAX: (205) 265-9144.
Troy: Troy State University, Small Business Development Center, Sorrell College of Business, Troy, AL 36082-0001, (205) 670-3771, FAX: (205) 670-3636.
Tuscaloosa: Alabama International Trade Center, University of Alabama, P.O. Box 870396 400-N, Martha Parham West, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0396, (205) 348-7621, FAX: (205) 348-6974.
Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 870397, 400-S Martha Parham West, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0397, (205) 348-7011, FAX: (205) 348-9644.
State Starting Places and Money
Alaska
General Information
Division of Business Development, Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development, P.O. Box D, Juneau, AK 99811, (907) 465-2018, or 3601 C Street, Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503, (907) 563-2165. Answers general inquiries. A free booklet, Establishing a Business in Alaska, provides information on assistance programs, licensing requirements, taxation, labor laws, financial assistance programs, and state sources of information.
Small Business Advocate, Division of Business Development, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, P.O. Box D, Juneau, AK 99811, (907) 465-2018. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: University of Alaska, Small Business Development Center, 430 West 7th Avenue, Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 274-7232, FAX: (907) 274-9524
Anchorage: University of Alaska-Anchorage, 430 West 7th Avenue, Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99501, (907) 274-7232; FAX: (907) 274-9524.
Fairbanks: University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Small Business Development Center, 510 Fifth Avenue, #421, Fairbanks, AK 99701, (907) 456-1701, FAX: (907) 456-1942.
Juneau: University of Alaska-Southeast, Small Business Development Center, 124 West 5th Street, Juneau, AK 99801, (907) 463-3789; FAX: (907) 463-5670.
Wasilla: University of Alaska-Anchorage/Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Small Business Development Center, 1801 Parks Highway, #C-18, Wasilla, AK 99654, (907) 373-7232; FAX: (907) 373-2560.
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Arizona
General Information
Arizona Office of Economic Development, Department of Commerce, State Capitol, 1700 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 255-5374.
State Small Business Advocate, Arizona Department of Commerce, Fourth Floor, Capital Towers, 1700 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 255-5371. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Arizona Small Business Development Center, 9215 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85021; (602) 943-9818, FAX: (602) 943-3716
Coolidge: Central Arizona College, Small Business Development Center, 141 N. Main, Coolidge, AZ 85222, (602) 723-5522; FAX: (602) 426-4234.
Flagstaff: Coconino County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3000 N. 4th Street, Suite 17, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, (602) 526-5072; FAX: (602) 526-8693; (800) 266-5072.
Holbrook: Northland Pioneer College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 610, Holbrook, AZ 86025, (602) 537-2976; FAX: (602) 524-2227.
Lake Havasu City: Mojave Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1977 W. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, (602) 453-1836; FAX: (602) 453-8335.
Phoenix: Rio Salado Community College, Small Business Development Center, 301 West Roosevelt, Suite D, Phoenix, AZ 85003, (602) 238-9603; FAX: (602) 340-1627.
Phoenix: Gateway Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) 392-5220; FAX: (602) 392-5329.
Prescott: Yavapal College, Small Business Development Center, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301, (602) 776-2373; FAX: (602) 776-2193.
Safford: Eastern Arizona College, Small Business Development Center, 1111 Thatcher Boulevard, Safford, AZ 85546, (602) 428-7603; FAX: (602) 428-8462.
Sierra Vista: Cochise College, Small Business Development Center, 901 N. Colombo, Room 411, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (602) 459-9778; FAX: (602) 459-9764; (800) 966-7943, ext. 778.
Tucson: Pima Community College, Small Business Development Center, 655 North Alvernon, #110, Tucson, AZ 85711, (602) 884-6306; FAX: (602) 884-6585.
Yuma: Arizona Western College, Small Business Development Center, 281 W. 24th Street, #128 Century Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364, (602) 341-1650; FAX: (602) 341-0234.
State Starting Places and Money
Arkansas
General Information
Small Business Clearinghouse, Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 682-7500. Small Business Information Clearinghouse Summaries is a spiral-bound notebook that summarizes the states' programs agency by agency.
Small Business Advocate, Coordinator, Small Business Programs, Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, One State Capitol Mall, Room 4C300, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 371-5273. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Arkansas Small Business Development Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock Technology Center Building, 100 South Main, Suite 401, Little Rock, AR 72201; (501) 324-9043, FAX: (501) 324-9049
Arkadelphia: Henderson State University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 7624, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, (501) 246-5511, ext. 327.
Fayetteville: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Small Business Development Center, College of Business - BA 117, Fayetteville, AR 72701, (501) 575-5148.
Jonesboro: Arkansas State University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Drawer 2650, Jonesboro, AR 72467, (501) 972-3517.
State Starting Places and Money
California
General Information
Office of Small Business, California Department of Commerce, 1121 L Street, Suite 501, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 445-6545. Offers workshops, seminars, individual counseling, and publications.
Office of Local Development, California Department of Commerce, 1121 L Street, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-1398. Provides case studies, handbooks, slide presentations, on-site training workshops, and seminars on a wide range of topics, including: downtown revitalization, industrial development, streamlining the local permit process, and financing.
Office of Business Development, California Department of Commerce, 1121 L Street, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-5665. Identifies available locations for business development in California and provides site-specific information on regional economic trends, labor supply, wage rates, real estate prices, infrastructure needs, transportation costs, regulations, taxes, tax-exempt bond financing, and government-sponsored job training.
California Commission for Economic Development, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State Capitol, Room 1028, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 445-8994. Publishes Doing Business in California: A Guide for Establishing Business. Cost: $3.
Small Business Advocate, 1120 North Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-6108. Provides assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape and information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: California Small Business Development Center, California Department of Commerce, Office of Small Business, 801 K Street, Suite 1700, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 324-5068, FAX: (916) 322-5084
Aptos: Central Coast Small Business Assistance Center, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003, (408) 479-6136; FAX: (408) 479-5743.
Auburn: Sierra College, Small Business Development Center, 560 Wall Street, Suite J, Auburn, CA 95603, (916) 885-5488; FAX: (916) 781-0455.
Bakersfield: Weill Institute, Small Business Development Center, 2101 K Street Mall, Bakersfield, CA 93301, (805) 395-4148; FAX: (805) 395-4134.
Chico: Butte College, Tri-County Small Business Development Center, 260 Cohasset Avenue, Chico, CA 95926, (916) 895-9017; FAX: (916) 895-9099.
Chula Vista: Southwestern College, Small Business Development Center and International Trade Center, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Bldg. 1600, Chula Vista, CA 91910, (619) 482-6393; FAX: (619) 482-6402.
Crescent City: North Coast Small Business Development Center, 882 H. Street, Crescent City, CA 95531, (707) 464-2168; FAX: (707) 465-3402.
Eureka: North Coast Satellite Center, 408 7th Street, Suite "E", Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 445-9720.
Fresno: Cal-State University at Fresno, Central Valley Small Business Development Center, 2771 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740, (209) 278-4946; FAX: (209) 373-7740.
Gilroy: Gavilan College, Small Business Development Center, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy, CA 95020, (408) 847-0373; FAX: (408) 847-0393.
La Jolla: Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 4275 Executive Square, Suite 290, La Jooa, CA 92037, (619) 453-9388; FAX: (619) 450-1997.
Lakeport: Business Development Center of Lake and Mendocino Counties, 341 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453, (707) 263-6180; FAX: (707) 263-0920.
Los Angeles: Export Small Business Development Center of Southern California, 110 E. 9th, Suite A761, Los Angeles, CA 90079, (213) -892-1111; FAX: (213) -892-8232.
Merced: Merced Satellite Center, 1632 "N" Street, Merced, CA 95340, (209) 385-7312; FAX: (209) 383-4959.
Modesto: Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center, 1012 11th Street, Suite 300, Modesto, CA 95354, (209) 521-6177; FAX: (209) 521-9373.
Napa: Napa Valley College, Small Business Development Center, 1556 First Street, Suite 103, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 253-3210; FAX: (707) 255-0972.
Oakland: East Bay Small Business Development Center, 2201 Broadway, Suite 814, Oakland, CA 94612, (510) 893-4114; FAX: (510) 893-5532.
Oxnard: Export Satellite Center, 300 Explanade Drive, Suite 1010, Oxnard, CA 93030, (805) 981-4633.
Pomona: Eastern Los Angeles County Small Business Development Center, 363 S. Park Avenue, #105, Pomona, CA 91766, (714) 629-2247; FAX: (714) 629-8310.
Riverside: Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, 1860 Chicago Avenue, Building 1, Suite 1, Riverside, CA 92507, (714) 781-2345; FAX: (714) 781-2353.
Sacramento: Greater Sacramento Small Business Development Center, 1787 Tribute Road, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95815, (916) 920-7949; FAX: (916) 920-7940.
San Jose: Silicon Valley - San Mateo County, Small Business Development Center, 111 N. Market Street, #150, San Jose, CA 95113, (408) 298-7694; FAX: (408) 971-0680.
San Mateo: San Mateo County Satellite Center, Bayshore Corporate Center, 1730 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 208, San Mateo, CA 94402, (415) 358-0271; FAX: (415) 358-9450.
Santa Ana: Rancho Santiago Small Business Development Center, 901 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 108, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (714) 647-1172; FAX: (714) 835-9008.
Stockton: San Joaquin Delta College, Small Business Development Center, 814 N. Hunter, Stockton, CA 95202, (209) 474-5089; FAX: (209) 474-5605.
Suisun: Solano County Small Business Development Center, 320 Campus Lane, Suisun, CA 94585, (707) 864-3382; FAX: (707) 864-3386.
Van Nuys: Northern Los Angeles Small Business Development Center, 14540 Victory Boulevard, Suite #206, Van Nuys, CA 91411, (818) 373-7092; FAX: (818) 373-7740.
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State Starting Places and Money
Colorado
General Information
Colorado Office of Small Business, Office of Economic Development, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1710, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 892-3840, Hotline (800) 323-7798 in Colorado. Offers information, assistance and referrals for Colorado's small business owners and operators. The Small Business Hotline provides access to the Colorado Business Clearinghouse, a computerized database that contains information on over 2,000 business resources.
Colorado Office of Business Development, Office of Economic Development, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1710, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 892-3840. Provides information and assistance to local economic development organizations, assists in retaining and expanding existing businesses, and responds to out-of-state inquiries concerning expanding or relocating in Colorado.
State Small Business Advocate, Office of Economic Development, Suite 1710, 1625 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 892-3840. Provides assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape and information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Colorado Small Business Development Center, Office of Economic Development, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1710, Denver, CO 80202; (303) 892-3809, (303) 892-3840, FAX: (303) 892-3848
Alamosa: Adams State College, Small Business Development Center, Alamosa, CO 81102, (719) 589-7372, (719) 589-7199; FAX: (719) 589-7522.
Aurora: Community College of Aurora, Small Business Development Center, 16000 E. Centretech Parkway, #A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036, (303) 360-4745; FAX: (303) 360-4761.
Canon City: Canon City (Satellite), 402 Valley Road, Canon City, CO 81212, (719) 275-5335; FAX: (719) 275-4400.
Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Community College/Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Drawer B, Colorado Springs, CO 80901-3002, (719) 635-1551, (719) 471-4836; FAX: (719) 635-1571.
Craig: Colorado Northwestern Community College, Small Business Development Center, 50 Spruce Drive, Craig, CO 81625, (303) 824-7071; FAX: (303) 824-3527.
Delta: Delta Montrose Vocational School, Small Business Development Center, 1765 U.S. Highway 50, Delta, CO 81416, (303) 874-8772; FAX: (303) 874-8796.
Denver: Community College of Denver/Denver Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 1445 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 620-8076; FAX: (303) 534-3200.
Durango: Fort Lewis College, Small Business Development Center, Miller Student Center, Room 108, Durango, CO 81301, (303) 247-7188; FAX: (303) 247-7620.
Fort Collins: Fort Collins (Satellite), P.O. Box 2397, Fort Collins, CO 80522, (303) 226-2500, ext. 108; FAX: (303) 825-6819.
Fort Morgan: Morgan Community College, Small Business Development Center, 300 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, (303) 867-3351; FAX: (303) 867-7580.
Grand Junction: Mesa State College, Small Business Development Center, 304 W. Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81505-1606, (303) 248-7314; FAX: (303) 241-0771.
Greeley: Aims Community College/Greeley and Weld Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 1407 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, (303) 352-3661; FAX: (303) 352-3572.
Lakewood: Red Rocks Community College, Small Business Development Center, 13300 W. 6th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80401-5398, (303) 987-0710; FAX: (303) 969-8039.
Lamar: Lamar Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2400 South Main, Lamar, CO 81052, (719) 336-8141; FAX: (719) 336-2448.
Littleton: Arapaho Community College/South Metro Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 7901 South Park Plaza, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 795-5855; FAX: (303) 795-7520.
Pueblo: Pueblo Community College, Small Business Development Center, 900 West Orman Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004, (719) 549-3224; FAX: (719) 546-2413.
Trinidad: Trinidad State Junior College, Small Business Development Center, 600 Prospect Street, Davis Building, Trinidad, CO 81082, (719) 846-5645; FAX: (719) 846-5667.
Vail: Colorado Mountain College, Small Business Development Center, 1310 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657, (303) 476-4040, (800) 621-1647; FAX: (303) 479-9212.
Westminister: Front Range Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3645 West 112th Avenue, Westminister, CO 80030, (303) 460-1032; FAX: (303) 466-1623.
State Starting Places and Money
Connecticut
General Information
Office of Small Business Services, Department of Economic Development, 210 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106, (203) 566-4051. Offers a One Stop Licensing Center for call-in or drop-in service. Publishes Establishing a Business in Connecticut, a free booklet for ready reference to state licensing laws.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Economic Development, 210 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106, (203) 566-4051. Provides assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape, and information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Connecticut Small Business Development Center, University of Connecticut, School of Business Administration, Box U-41, Room 422, 368 Fairfield Road, Storrs, CT 06268; (203) 486-4135, FAX: (203) 486-1576
Bridgeport: Business Regional B.C., Small Business Development Center, 10 Middle Street, 14th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604-4229, (203) 335-3800; FAX: (203) 366-9105.
Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport, Small Business Development Center, 141 Linden Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06601, (203) 576-4538.
Danielson: Quinebaug Valley Community College, Small Business Development Center, 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239-1440, (203) 774-1133; FAX: (203) 774-7768.
Hartford: University of Connecticut/MBA, Small Business Development Center, 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117, (203) 241-4907; FAX: (203) 241-4907.
Groton: University of Connecticut, Small Business Development Center, Administration Building, Room 313, 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-6097, (203) 449-1188; FAX: (203) 445-3415.
Middletown: Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 393 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457, (203) 344-2158; FAX: (203) 346-1043.
New Haven: Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 195 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06506, (203) 773-0782; FAX: (203) 787-6730.
Stamford: Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association (SACIA), Small Business Development Center, One Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901, (203) 359-3220; FAX: (203) 967-8294.
Waterbury: Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 83 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, (203) 757-0701; FAX: (203) 756-3507.
Willmantic: Eastern Connecticut State University, Small Business Development Center, 83 Windham Street, Willmantic, CT 06226-2295, (203) 456-5349; FAX: (203) 456-5670.
State Starting Places and Money
Delaware
General Information
Delaware Development Office, 99 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, DE 19903, (302) 736-4271. Offers referrals to appropriate state agencies and other organizations. Free tabloid, Small Business Start-Up Guide, is available.
Small Business Advocate, Delaware Development Office, 99 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, DE 19903, (302) 736-4271. Provides assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape, and information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Delaware Small Business Development Center, University of Delaware, Purnell Hall, Suite 005, Newark, DE 19716; (302) 831-2747, FAX: (302) 831-1423
Dover: Delaware Small Business Development Center, University of Delaware, 4 The Green, Dover, DE 19901, (302) 735-8200; FAX: (302) 735-8203.
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State Starting Places and Money
District of Columbia
General Information
Office of Business and Economic Development, District Building, 1111 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004, (202) 727-6600. Offers a wide range of technical and financial assistance programs.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: District of Columbia Small Business Development Center, Howard University, 6th and Fairmont Street, N.W., Room 128, Washington, DC 20059; (202) 806-1550, FAX: (202) 806-1777
Arlington: Marymount University, Small Business Development Center, Office of Continuing Education, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207-4299, (703) 522-5600.
College Park: University of Maryland (UMCP), Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Management, Tydings Hall, College Park, MD 20742, (301) 454-5072.
Landover: National Business League of Southern Maryland, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 9200 Basic Court, Suite 210, Landover, MD 20785, (301) 794-4400.
Washington: Galludet University, Small Business Development Center, Management Institute, 800 Florida Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-3625, (202) 651-5312.
Washington: George Washington University, Small Business Development Center, National Law Center, 720 20th Street, N.W., Suite SL-101B, Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994-7463.
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State Starting Places and Money
Florida
General Information
Bureau of Business Assistance, Department of Commerce, Division of Economic Development, G-26 Collins Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (904) 488-9357, (800) 342-0771 in Florida. The Business Services Section operates a toll-free information and referral service for current and potential small business owners. They also sponsor workshops and business forums and an annual Small Business Development Workshop that brings together local, state, and federal agency representatives.
Small Business Advocate, Florida Department of Commerce, G-27 Collins Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (904) 487-4698. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Florida Small Business Development Center Network, University of West Florida, 1100 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514; (904) 474-3016, FAX: (904) 474-2092
AltaMonte Springs: Seminole Community College, Small Business Development Center, Seminole Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 150784, AltaMonte Springs, FL 32715-0784, (407) 834-4404.
Boca Raton: Florida Atlantic University, Small Business Development Center, Building T-9, P.O. Box 3091, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (407) 367-2273.
Cocoa: Brevard Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922, (407) 951-1060, ext. 2045.
Dania: Small Business Development Center, 46 SW 1st Avenue, Dania, FL 33304, (305) 987-0100.
Deland: Stetson University, Small Business Development Center, School of business Administration, P.O. Box 8417, Deland, FL 32720, (904) 822-7326.
Fort Lauderdale: Small Business Development Center, Florida Atlantic University, Commercial Campus, 1515 West Commercial Blvd., Room 11, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, (305) 771-6520.
Fort Pierce: Indian River Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Room 114, Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5599, (407) 468-4756.
Fort Myers: University of South Florida, Small Business Development Center, Sabal Hall, Rooms 219 and 220, 8111 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919, (813) 489-4140.
Fort Walton Beach: University of West Florida, Fort Walton Beach Center, Small Business Development Center, 414 Mary Esther Cutoff, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, (904) 244-1036.
Gainesville: Small Business Development Center, 214 W. University Avenue, P.O. Box 2518, Gainesville, FL 32601, (904) 377-5621.
Gainesville: FSBDC Product Innovation Program, Florida Product Innovation Center, 2622 NW 43rd Street, Suite B-3, Gainesville, FL 32606, (904) 334-1680.
Jacksonville: University of North Florida, Small Business Development Center, College of Business, 4567 St. John's Bluff Road, South, Building 11, Room 2163, Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904) 646-2476.
Miami: Florida International University, Small Business Development Center, Trailer MO1, Tamiami Campus, Miami, FL 33199, (305) 348-2272.
Miami: Florida International Univeristy, Small Business Development Center, North Miami Campus, N.E. 151 Street and Biscayne Blvd., Academic Building #1, Room 350, Miami, FL 33181, (305) 940-5790.
Ocala: Small Business Development Center, 110 East Silver Springs Blvd., P.O. Box 1210, Ocala, FL 32670, (904) 629-8051.
Orlando: University of Central Florida, Small Business Development Center, Building CEBA II, P.O. Box 25000, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-5554.
Pensacola: University of West Florida, Small Business Development Center, Building 8, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, (904) 474-2908.
St. Petersburg: University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus, Small Business Development Center, 830 First Street South, Room 113, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (813) 893-9529.
Sarasota: Small Business Development Center, 5700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 33580, (813) 359-4292.
Tallahassee: Florida A and M University, Small Business Development Center, 1715-B South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (904) 599-3407.
Tampa: University of South Florida, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, BSN 3403, Tampa, FL 33620, (813) 974-4274.
West Palm Beach: Small Business Development Center, Prospect Place, Suite 123, 3111 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (407) 837-5311.
State Starting Places and Money
Georgia
General Information
Georgia Department of Community Affairs, 1200 Equitable Building, 100 Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303, (404) 656-6200. Provides information on financing programs and other services offered by the state government.
Business Council of Georgia, 1280 South CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303, (404) 223-2264. The Business Council is a clearinghouse for information and makes referrals to the Georgia Department of Labor, the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade, and other agencies. The council often acts as a liaison between businesses and local chambers of commerce.
Georgia Small Business Association, 1280 South CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30335, (404) 223-2285. GSBA is a statewide membership organization that promotes the interests of small businesses. It keeps members informed of pending legislation, changes in law/regulations, provides management assistance and advice, provides information, makes referrals, and provides a variety of other services for small businesses.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Administrative Services, West Tower, Room 1302, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30334, (404) 656-6315.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Georgia Small Business Development Center, University of Georgia, Chicopee Complex, 1180 East Broad Street, Athens, GA 30602; (404) 542-6785, FAX: (404) 542-6776
Albany: Small Business Development Center, Southwest Georgia District, Business and Technology Center, 230 S. Jackson Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 333, Albany, GA 31701, (912) 430-4303; FAX: (912) 430-3933.
Athens: Small Business Development Center, University of Georgia, Chicopee Complex, 1180 East Broad Street, Athens, GA 30602, (404) 542-7436; FAX: (404) 542-6825.
Atlanta: Georgia State University, Small Business Development Center, Box 874, University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083, (404) 651-3550.
Augusta: Small Business Development Center, 1061 Katherine Street, Augusta, GA 30910, (404) 737-1790; FAX: (404) 731-7937.
Brunswick: Small Business Development Center, 1107 Fountain Lake Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520, (912) 264-7343; FAX: (912) 262-3095.
Columbus: Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 2441, Columbus, GA 31902, (404) 649-7433; FAX: (404) 649-1928.
Decatur: DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 750 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030, (404) 378-8000; FAX: (404) 378-3397.
Gainesville: Small Business Development Center, 455 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Suite 302, Gainesville, GA 30501, (404) 531-5681; (404) 531-5684.
Lawrenceville: Gwinnett Technical Institute, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1505, 1230 Atkinson Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30246, (404) 963-4902; FAX: (404) 962-7985.
Macon: Small Business Development Center, Baconsfield Park, 640-K North Avenue, P.O. Box 13212, Macon, GA 31208-3212, (912) 751-3592.
Marietta: Kennesaw State College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 444, Marietta, GA 30061, (404) 423-6450; FAX: (404) 423-6564.
Morrow: Clayton State College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 285, Morrow, GA 30260, (404) 961-3440; FAX: (404) 961-3428.
Rome: Floyd College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1864, Rome, GA 30163, (404) 295-6326; FAX: (404) 295-6732.
Savannah: Small Business Development Center, 6555 Abercorn Street, Suite 224, Savannah, GA 31405, (912) 356-2755; FAX: (912) 353-3033.
Statesboro: Small Business Development Center, Landrum Center, Box 8156, Statesboro, GA 30460, (912) 681-5194; FAX: (912) 681-0648.
Valdosta: Small Business Development Center, Valdosta Area Office, Baytree Office Park, Suite 9, Baytree Road, Valdosta, GA 31601, (912) 245-3738; FAX: (912) 245-3741.
Warner Robins: Middle Georgia Technical Institute, Small Business Development Center, 151 Asigian Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088, (912) 953-9376; FAX: (912) 953-9376.
State Starting Places and Money
Hawaii
General Information
Small Business Information Service, Department of Business and Economic Development, P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, HI 96804, (808) 548-7645. Assists both new and existing businesses with information on government permit and license requirements, government procurement, sources of alternative financing, marketing, preparing a business plan, and available entrepreneurship training programs.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Business Economic Development, 250 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 548-4347.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Hawaii Small Business Development Center, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 523 West Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091; (808) 933-3515, FAX: (808) 933-3683
Hilo: Small Business Development Center - Big Island, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 523 W. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091, (808) 933-3515.
Lihue: Small Business Development Center - Kauai, Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766-9591, (808) 246-1748.
Kihei: Small Business Development Center - Maui, Maui Research and Technology Center, 590 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, HI 96753, (808) 875-2402.
Honolulu: Small Business Development Center - Oahu, Business Action Center, 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-254, Honolulu, HI 96817, (808) 545-7726.
State Starting Places and Money
Idaho
General Information
Idaho Department of Commerce, Division of Economic Development, 700 West State Street, Boise, ID 83720, (208) 334-2470.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Commerce, State House, Boise, ID 83720, (208) 334-2470.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Idaho Small Business Development Center, Boise State University, College of Business, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725; (208) 385-1640, FAX: (208) 385-3877
Hayden: Small Business Development Center, Panhandle Area Council, 11100 Airport Drive, Hayden, ID 83835, (208) 772-0587; FAX: (208) 772-6196.
Idaho Falls: Idaho State University, Small Business Development Center, 2300 North Yellowstone, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, (208) 523-1087; FAX: (208) 523-1049.
Lewiston: Lewis-Clark State College, Small Business Development Center, 8th Avenue and 6th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 799-2465; FAX: (208) 799-2831.
Pocatello: Idaho State University, Small Business Development Center, 1651 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201, (208) 232-4921; FAX: (208) 233-0268; (800) 232-4921.
Sandpoint: Panhandle Area Council, Small Business Development Center, Box 724, Sandpoint, ID 83864, (208) 263-4073; FAX: (208) 263-1911.
Twin Falls: College of Southern Idaho, Small Business Development Center, Region IV, P.O. Box 1844, Twin Falls, ID 83303, (208) 733-9554, ext. 477; FAX: (208) 734-6592.
State Starting Places and Money
Illinois
General Information
Small Business Assistance Bureau, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, State of Illinois Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Suite 3-400, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 917-7179; Hotline (800) 252-2923 in Illinois. The Small Business Hotline is a "one-stop shop" for small business information. It offers quick, personalized answers to business owners' questions. Also available, How to Start a Small Business in Illinois, a comprehensive start- up guide.
Small Business Advocate, Small Business Assistance Bureau, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Suite 3-400, 100 West Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 917-2829. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Illinois Small Business Development Center Network, Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs, 620 East Adams Street, 6th floor, Springfield, IL 62701; (217) 524-5856, FAX: (217) 785-6328
Aurora: Waubonsee Community College/Aurora Campus, SBDC, 5 East Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506, (708) 892-3334, Ext. 141.
Elgin: Elgin Community College, SBDC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60115, (708) 697-1000, ext. 7923.
Evanston: Evanston Business and Technology Center, SBDC, 1840 Oak Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, (708) 866-1841; FAX: (708) 866-1808.
Freeport: Highland Community College (Satellite), SBDC, 2998 West Pearl City, Freeport, IL 61032-9341, (815) 232-1362; FAX: (815) 235-6130.
Glen Ellyn: College of DuPage, SBDC, 22nd and Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, (708) 858-2800, ext. 2771.
Grayslake: College of Lake County, SBDC, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030, (708) 223-3633.
Harrisburg: Southeastern Illinois College (Satellite), SBDC, R.R. #4, College Drive, Harrisburg, IL 62946, (618) 252-4411.
Ina: Rend Lake College, SBDC, Route #1, Ina, IL 62846, (618) 437-5321, ext. 267.
Joliet: Joliet Junior College, SBDC, Renaissance Center, Room 319, 214 North Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60431, (815) 727-6544, Ext. 1313.
Kankakee: Kankakee Community College, SBDC, Box 888, River Road, Kankakee, IL 60901, (815) 933-0374; FAX: (815) 933-0370.
Macomb: Western Illinois University, SBDC, 216 Seal Hall, Macomb, IL 61455, (309) 298-1128.
Mattoon: Lake Land College, SBDC, South Route #45, Mattoon, IL 61938-9366, (217) 235-3131.
East Moline: Black Hawk College, SBDC, 301 42nd Ave, East Moline, IL 61244, (309) 752-9759.
Monmouth: Maple City Business and Technology (Satellite), SBDC, 620 South Main Street, Monmouth, IL 61462, (309) 734-4664.
Oglesby: Illinois Valley Community College, SBDC, Building 11, Route 1, Oglesby, IL 61348, (815) 223-1740.
Olney: Illinois Eastern Community College, SBDC, 233 East Chestnut, Olney, IL 62450, (618) 395-3011.
Palos Hills: Moraine Valley College, SBDC, 10900 South 88th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465, (708) 974-5468; FAX: (708) 974-0078.
Peoria: Bradley University, SBDC, 141 North Jobst Hall, 1st Floor, Peoria, IL 61625, (309) 677-2992; FAX: (309) 677-3386.
Rockford: Rock Valley College, SBDC, 1220 Rock Street, Rockford, IL 61102, (815) 968-4087; FAX: (815) 968-4157.
Springfield: Lincoln Land Community College, SBDC, 200 West Washington, Springfield, IL 62701, (217) 524-3060.
East St. Louis: East St. Louis, DCCA, State Office Building, 10 Collinsville, East St. Louis, IL 62201, (618) 583-2272; FAX: (618) 588-2274.
Ullin: Shawnee College (Satellite), SBDC, Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL 62992, (618) 634-9618.
University Park: Governor's State University, SBDC, University Park, IL 60466, (708) 534-3713.
State Starting Places and Money
Indiana
General Information
Small Business Advocate, Office of Business Regulatory Ombudsman, Indiana Department of Commerce, Suite 700, One North Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2243, (317) 232-5295.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Indiana Small Business Development Center, Economic Development Council, One North Capitol, Suite 420, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 264-6871, FAX: (317) 264-3102
Bloomington: Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 116 W. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, (812) 339-8937.
Columbus: Columbus Enterprise Development Center, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 4920 North Warren Drive, Columbus, IN 47203, (812) 372-6480; FAX: (812) 372-0228.
Evansville: Evansville Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 100 N.W. Second Street, Suite 200, Evansville, IN 47708, (812) 425-7232.
Fort Wayne: Northeast Indiana Business Assistance Corporation, Small Business Development Center, 1830 West Third Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803, (219) 426-0040.
Jeffersonville: Hoosier Valley Economic Opportunity Corporation, Small Business Development Center, 1613 E. 8th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, (812) 288-6451.
Indianapolis: Indiana University, Small Business Development Center, 1317 West Michriver, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 274-8200.
Kokomo: Kokomo-Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 731, Kokomo, IN 46903, (317) 457-5301.
Lafayette: Greater Lafayette Progress, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 122 N. Third, Lafayette, IN 47901, (317) 0457-5301.
Madison: Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 301 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250, (812) 265-3127.
Merrillville: Northwest Indiana Forum, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 8002 Utah Street, Merrillville, IN 46410, (219) 942-3496; FAX: (219) 942-5806.
Muncie: Muncie-Delaware County Chamber, Small Business Development Center, 401 South High Street, Muncie, IN 47308, (317) 284-8144; FAX: (317) 741-5489.
Richmond: Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 33 South 7th Street, Richmond, IN 47374, (317) 962-2887.
South Bend: South Bend Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 300 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, (219) 282-4350.
Terre Haute: Indiana State University, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (812) 237-3232.
State Starting Places and Money
Iowa
General Information
Iowa Department of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 281-3251; CALL ONE: (800) 532-1216 in Iowa only.
Small Business Advocate, Small Business Division, Iowa Department of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 281-8324.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Iowa Small Business Development Center, Iowa State University, College of Business Administration, Chamblynn Building, 137 Lynn Avenue, Ames, IA 50010; (515) 292-6351, FAX: (515) 292-0020
Ames: Iowa State University, ISU Small Business Development Center, 137 Lynn Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 292-6351; FAX: (515) 292-0020.
Ames: ISU Small Business Development Center, ISU Ames Branch, 111 Lynn Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 292-6355; FAX: (515) 292-0020.
Audubon: ISU Small Business Development Center, ISU Audubon Branch, Circle West Incubator, P.O. Box 204, Audubon, IA 50025, (712) 563-2623; FAX: (712) 563-2301.
Cedar Falls: University of Northern Iowa, Small Business Development Center, Suite 5, Business Building, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0120, (319) 273-2696; FAX: (319) 273-6830.
Council Bluffs: Iowa Western Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2700 College Road, Box 4C, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, (712) 325-3260; FAX: (712) 325-3424.
Creston: Southwestern Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1501 West Townline, Creston, IA 50801, (515) 782-4161; FAX: (515) 782-4164.
Davenport: Eastern Iowa Community College District, Small Business Development Center, 304 West Second Street, Davenport, IA 52801, (319) 322-4499; FAX: (319) 322-3956.
Des Moines: Drake University, Small Business Development Center, Drake Business Center, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505, (515) 271-2655; FAX: (515) 271-4540.
Dubuque: Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Iowa Small Business Development Center, 770 Town Clock Plaza, Dubuque, IA 52001, (319) 588-3350; FAX: (319) 557-1591.
Iowa City: University of Iowa, Oakdale Campus, Small Business Development Center, 106 Technology Innovation Center, Iowa City, IA 52242, (319) 335-4057; FAX: (319) 335-4489.
Marion: Kirkwood Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2901 Tenth Avenue, Marion, IA 53302, (319) 377-8256; FAX: (319) 377-5667.
Mason City: North Iowa Area Community College, Small Business Development Center, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401, (515) 421-4342; FAX: (515) 424-2011.
Ottumwa: Indian Hills Community College, Small Business Development Center, 525 Grandview Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501, (515) 683-5127; FAX: (515) 683-5263.
Sioux City: Western Iowa Tech Community College, Small Business Development Center, 5001 East Gordon Drive, Box 265, Sioux City, IA 51102, (712) 274-6302; FAX: (712) 274-6238.
Spencer: Iowa Lakes Community College, Small Business Development Center, Gateway North Shopping Center, Highway 71 North, Spencer, IA 51301, (712) 262-4213; FAX: (712) 262-4047.
West Burlington: Southeastern Community College, Small Business Development Center, Drawer F, West Burlington, IA 52655, (319) 752-2731, ext. 103; FAX: (319) 752-4957.
State Starting Places and Money
Kansas
General Information
Kansas Department of Commerce, Capitol Tower Office Building, 400 West 8th Street, Suite 500, Topeka, KS 66603-3957, (913) 296-3483. Offers a "One-Stop Clearinghouse" for obtaining permits and applications necessary for establishing and operating a business.
Small Business Advocate, Director, Existing Business, Department of Commerce, 400 Southwest Eighth, Suite 500, Topeka, KS 66603-3957, (913) 296-3481.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Kansas Small Business Development Center, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0148; (316) 689-3193, FAX: (316) 689-3647
Augusta: Butler County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 600 Walnut, Augusta, KS 67010, (316) 775-1124; FAX: (316) 775-1370.
Arkansas City: Cowley County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 125 S. 2nd, Strother Field Training Facility, Arkansas City, KS 67005, (316) 442-8142; FAX: (316) 442-0713.
Colby: Colby Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1255 South Range, Colby, KS 67701, (913) 462-3984, ext. 239; FAX: (913) 462-8315.
Concordia: Cloud County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901, (913) 243-1435; FAX: (913) 243-1459.
Dodge City: Dodge City Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2501 North 14th Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801, (316) 225-1321, ext. 247; FAX: (316) 225-0918.
Emporia: Emporia State University, Small Business Development Center, 207 Cremer Hall, Emporia, KS 66801, (316) 343-5308; FAX: (316) 341-5418.
Garden City: Garden City Community College, Small Business Development Center, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846, (316) 276-9632; FAX: (316) 276-9630.
Great Bend: Barton County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3709 N. Main, P.O. Box 136Z, Great Bend, KS 67530, (316) 792-1242; FAX: (316) 792-8035.
Hays: Fort Hays State University, Small Business Development Center, 1301 Pine, Hays, KS 67601, (913) 628-5340; FAX: (913) 628-1471.
Hutchinson: Hutchinson Community College, Small Business Development Center, 815 N. Walnut, #225, Hutchinson, KS 67501, (316) 665-4950; FAX: (316) 665-7619.
Kansas City: Kansas City Community College, Small Business Development Center, 7250 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112, (913) 334-1100, ext. 228; FAX: (913) 596-9606.
Lawrence: University of Kansas, Small Business Development Center, 734 Vermont, Suite 104, Lawrence, KS 66044, (913) 843-8844; FAX: (913) 865-4400.
Liberal: Seward County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1801 North Kansas, Liberal, KS 67901, (316) 624-1951, ext. 148; FAX: (316) 624-0637.
Manhattan: Kansas State University, Small Business Development Center, 2323 Anderson Ave., Suite 100, Manhattan, KS 66502-2947, (913) 532-5529; FAX: (913) 532-7800.
Ottawa: Ottawa University, Small Business Development Center, College Avenue, Box 70, Ottawa, KS 66067, (913) 242-5200, ext. 5457; FAX: (913) 242-7429.
Overland Park: Johnson County Community College, Small Business Development Center, CEC Building, Room 3051, Overland Park, KS 66210-1299, (913) 469-3878; FAX: (913) 469-4415.
Pittsburg: Pittsburg State University, Small Business Development Center, Shirk Hall, Pittsburg, KS 66762, (316) 231-8267; FAX: (316) 232-6440.
Pratt: Pratt Community College, Small Business Development Center, Highway 61, Pratt, KS 67124, (316) 672-5641; FAX: (316) 672-5288.
Salina: KSU-Salina College of Technology, Small Business Development Center, 2409 Scanlan Avenue, Salina, KS 67401, (913) 825-0275, ext. 445; FAX: (913) 825-8475.
Topeka: Washburn University, Small Business Development Center, 101 Henderson Learning Center, Topeka, KS 66621, (913) 231-1010, ext. 1305; FAX: (913) 231-1063.
Wichita: Wichita State University, Small Business Development Center, Brennan Hall, 2nd Floor, 1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 148, Wichita, KS 67208, (316) 689-3193; FAX: (316) 689-3647.
State Starting Places and Money
Kentucky
General Information
Kentucky Business Information Clearinghouse, Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, Department of Economic Development, Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601, (502) 564-4252; (800) 626-2250 in Kentucky only. This office handles requests for business licensing and permit information, referrals to other state, federal and local government agencies, and problems with government red tape.
Small Business Advocate, Small Business Division, Department of Economic Development, Business Information Clearninghouse, 22nd Floor, Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601, (502) 564-4252.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Kentucky Small Business Development Center, University of Kentucky, Center for Business Development, College of Business and Economics, 225 Business and Economics Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0034; (606) 257-7668, FAX: (606) 258-1907
Ashland: Ashland Small Business Development Center, Boyd-Greenup County Chamber of Commerce Building, P.O. Box 830, 207 15th Street, Ashland, KY 41105-0830, (606) 329-8011; FAX: (606) 325-4607.
Bowling Green: Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Small Business Development Center, 245 Grise Hall, Bowling Green, KY 42101, (502) 745-2901; FAX: (502) 745-2902.
Cumberland: Southeast Community College, Small Business Development Center, Room 113, Chrisman Hall, Cumberland, KY 40823, (606) 589-4514; FAX: (606) 589-4941.
Elizabethtown: Elizabethtown Small Business Development Center, 238 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, (502) 765-6737; FAX: (502) 765-6737.
Highland Heights: Northern Kentucky University, North Kentucky Small Business Development Center, BEP Center, Room 463, Highland Heights, KY 41099-0506, (606) 572-6524; FAX: (606) 572-5566.
Hopkinsville: Hopkinsville Small Business Development Center, 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, (502) 886-8666; FAX: (502) 886-3211.
Lexington: University of Kentucky, Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Economics, 227 Business and Economics Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0034, (606) 257-7666; FAX: (606) 258-1907.
Louisville: Bellarmine College, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205-0671, (502) 452-8282; FAX: (502) 452-8288.
Louisville: University of Louisville, Small Business Development Center, Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Room 122, Burhans Hall, Louisville, KY 40292, (502) 588-7854; FAX: (502) 588-8573.
Morehead: Morehead State University, Small Business Development Center, 207 Downing Hall, Morehead, KY 40351, (606) 783-2895; FAX: (606) 783-2678.
Murray: Murray State University, West Kentucky Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Public Affairs, Murray, KY 42071, (502) 762-2856; FAX: (502) 762-3049.
Owensboro: Owensboro Small Business Development Center, 3860 U.S. Highway 60 West, Owensboro, KY 42301, (502) 926-8085; FAX: (502) 684-0714.
Pikeville: Pikeville Small Business Development Center, 222 Hatcher Court, Pikeville, KY 41501, (606) 432-5848.
Somerset: Eastern Kentucky University, Small Business Development Center, 107 West Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, KY 42501, (606) 678-5520; FAX: (606) 678-8349.
State Starting Places and Money
Louisiana
General Information
Louisiana Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94185, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185, (504) 342-5359.
Small Business Advocate, Community Development Division, Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry, Box 94185, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9184.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Louisiana Small Business Development Center, Northeast Louisiana University, Adm. 2-57, Monroe, LA 71209; (318) 342-5506, FAX: (318) 342-5510
Alexandria: Small Business Development Center, 5212 Rue Verdun, Alexandria, LA 71306, (318) 487-5454; FAX: (318) 487-5451.
Baton Rouge: Capital Small Business Development Center, 9613 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (504) 922-0998.
Hammond: Southeastern Louisiana University, Small Business Development Center, Box 522, SLU Station, Hammond, LA 70402, (504) 549-3831; FAX: (504) 549-2127.
Lafayette: University of Southwestern Louisiana, Arcadiana Small Business Development Center, Box 43732, Lafayette, LA 70504, (318) 262-5344; FAX: (318) 262-5296.
Lake Charles: McNeese State University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, Lake Charles, LA 70609, (318) 475-5529; FAX: (318) 475-5122.
Monroe: Northeast Louisiana University, College of Business Administration, Monroe, LA 71209, (318) 342-1224; FAX: (318) 352-5506.
Monroe: Northeast Louisiana University, Small Business Development Center, LA Electronic Assistance Program, College of Business Administration, Monroe, LA 71209, (318) 342-1215; FAX: (318) 342-1209.
Monroe: Northeast Louisiana University, Small Business Development Center, Adm. 2-57, Monroe, LA 71209, (318) 342-5506; FAX: (318) 342-5510.
Natchitoches: Northwestern State University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, Natchitoches, LA 71497, (318) 357-5611; FAX: (318) 357-6810.
New Orleans: University of New Orleans, Small Business Development Center, LA International Trade, 368 Business Administration, New Orleans, LA 70148, (504) 286-6978; FAX: (504) 286-7197.
New Orleans: Loyola University, Small Business Development Center, Box 134, New Orleans, LA 70118, (504) 865-3474; FAX: (504) 865-3347.
New Orleans: Southern University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, New Orleans, LA 70126, (504) 286-5308; FAX: (504) 286-5306 (call first).
New Orleans: University of New Orleans, Small Business Development Center, Lakefront Campus, College of Business Administration, New Orleans, LA 70148, (504) 286-6978; FAX: (504) 286-7197.
Ruston: Louisiana Tech University, Small Business Development Center, Box 10318, Tech Station, Ruston, LA 71271-0046, (318) 257-3537; FAX: (318) 257-3356.
Shreveport: Louisiana State University at Shreveport, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, 1 University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115, (318) 797-5144; FAX: (318) 797-5156.
Thibodaux: Nicholls State University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 2015, Thibodaux, LA 70310, (504) 448-4242; FAX: (504) 448-4922.
State Starting Places and Money
Maine
General Information
Business Answers, Department of Economic and Community Development, Station #59, Augusta, ME 04333; (800) 872-3838 in Maine only. Serves as a central clearinghouse of information regarding business assistance programs and services available to state businesses.
Small Business Advocate, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Station 59, 193 State Street, Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 289-2658; (800) 541-5872 outside Maine.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Maine Small Business Development Center, University of Southern Maine, 99 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME 04103; (207) 780-4420, FAX: (207) 780-4810
Auburn: Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG), Small Business Development Center, 70 Court Street, Auburn, ME 04210, (207) 783-9186.
Bangor: Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Small Business Development Center, 10 Franklin Street, Bangor, ME 04401, (207) 942-6389.
Caribou: Northern Maine Regional Planning Commission, Small Business Development Center, McElwain House, P.O. Box 779, 2 Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736, (207) 498-8736.
Machias: University of Maine at Machias, Small Business Development Center, Math and Science Building, Machias, ME 04654, (207) 255-3313.
Sanford: Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission, Small Business Development Center, Box Q, 2 School Street, Sanford, ME 04073, (207) 324-2952.
Winslow: North Kennebec Regional Planning Commission, Small Business Development Center, 7 Benton Avenue, Winslow, ME 04902, (207) 873-0711.
Wiscasset: Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Small Business Development Center, Middle Street, Box 268, Wiscasset, ME 04578, (207) 882-7552.
State Starting Places and Money
Maryland
General Information
Maryland Business Assistance Center, 217 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, (301) 333-6975; Hotline; (800) OK-GREEN in Maryland only. A direct link to state services including public financing, facility location, state-funded employee training, government procurement assistance, help with licensing and permit processing, and information on starting a business.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Economic and Employment Development, 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, (301) 974-3514. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Maryland Small Business Development Center, Department of Economic and Employment Development, 217 East Redwood Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 333-6995, FAX: (410) 333-6609
Baltimore: Small Business Development Center, 1414 Key Highway, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21230, (301) 234-0505.
Bethesda: Montgomery College, Small Business Development Center, 7815 Woodmount Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 656-7482.
Cumberland: Western Region Small Business Development Center, 3 Commerce Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502, (301) 724-6716.
Elkton: Cecil Community College, Eastern Region Small Business Development Center, 107 Railroad Avenue, Elkton, MD 21921, (301) 392-3366.
Fredrick: Fredrick Community College, Small Business Development Center, 5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite K, Fredrick, MD 21701, (301) 694-4647; FAX: (301) 695-7332.
Hagerstown: Hagerstown Junior College, Small Business Development Center, Advanced Technology Center, 751 Robin Hood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740, (301) 790-2800, ext. 388.
Landover: Suburban Washington Small Business Development Center, 9201 Basil Court, Suite 403, Landover, MD 20785, (301) 925-5460; FAX: (301) 925-5359.
Waldorf: Charles Community College, Southern Region Small Business Development Center, 235 Smallwood Village Center, Waldorf, MD 20601, (301) 932-4155.
State Starting Places and Money
Massachusetts
General Information
Massachusetts Office of Business Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02202, (617) 727-3221; SPIRIT: (800) 632-8181 in Massachusetts only. Operates the "SPIRIT" Business Line, a toll-free, direct hot-line service to answer business-related questions.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, University of Massachusetts, 205 School of Management, Amherst, MA 01003; (413) 545-6301, FAX: (413) 545-1273
Boston: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Minority Business Assistance Center, 250 Stuart Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02116, (617) 287-7016; FAX: (617) 426-7854.
Chestnut Hill: Boston College, Metropolitan Regional Small Business Development Center, 96 College Road - Rahner House, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167, (617) 552-4091; FAX: (617) 552-2730.
Chestnut Hill: Boston College, Capital Formation Service/East, Small Business Development Center, 96 College Road - Rahner House, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167, (617) 552-4091; FAX: (617) 552-2730.
Fall River: University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Small Business Development Center, 200 Pocasset Street, P.O. Box 2785, Fall River, MA 02722, (508) 673-9783; FAX: (508) 674-1929.
Salem: Salem State College, North Shore Regional Small Business Development Center, 197 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970, (508) 741-6343; FAX: (508) 741-6345.
Springfield: University of Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts Regional Small Business Development Center, 101 State Street, Suite #424, Springfield, MA 01103, (413) 737-6712; FAX: (413) 737-2312.
Worcester: Clark University, Central Massachusetts Regional Small Business Development Center, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610, (617) 793-7615; FAX: (508) 793-8890.
State Starting Places and Money
Michigan
General Information
Michigan Business Ombudsman, P.O. Box 30107, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 373-6241, (800) 232-2727 in Michigan. Acts as a mediator in resolving regulatory disputes between business and the various state departments and also provides consultation and referral services. The ombudsman also serves as a "one-stop" center for business permits.
Small Business Advocate, Michigan Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, MI 48909; (517) 335-4720. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee based services to new and expanding businesses.
Lead Center: Michigan Small Business Development Center, 2727 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201; (313) 577-4848, FAX: (313) 577-4222
Allendale: Ottawa County Economic Development Office, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 6676 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, (616) 892-4120; FAX: (616) 895-6670.
Ann Arbor: Merra Specialty Business Development Center, Small Business Development Center, 2200 Commonwealth, Suite 230, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, (313) 930-0034; FAX: (313) 663-6622.
Bad Axe: Huron County Economic Development Corporation (Satellite), Small Business Development Center, Huron County building, Room 303, Bad Axe, MI 48413, (517) 269-6431; FAX: (517) 269-7221.
Battle Creek: Kellogg Community College, Small Business Development Center, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397, (616) 965-3023; (800) 955-4KCC; FAX: (616) 965-4133.
Benton Harbor: Lake Michigan College, Small Business Development Center, Corporate and Community Services, 2755 E. Napier, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1899, (616) 927-3571, ext. 247; FAX: (616) 927-4491.
Big Rapids: Ferris State University, Small Business Development Center, Alumni 226, 901 S. State Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307, (616) 592-3553; FAX: (616) 592-3539.
Cadillac: Wexfor-Missaukee Business Development Center (Satellite), 117 W. Cass Street, Suite 1, Cadillac, MI 49601-0026, (616) 775-9776; FAX: (616) 775-1440.
Caro: Tuscola County Economic Development Corporation, Small Business Development Center, 1184 Cleaver Road, Suite 800, Caro, MI 48723, (517) 673-2849; FAX: (517) 673-2517.
Detroit: NILAC-Marygrove College, Small Business Development Center, 8425 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221, (313) 945-2159; FAX: (313) 864-6670.
Detroit: Wayne State University, Small Business Development Center, School of Business Administration, 2727 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 577-4850; FAX: (313) 577-8933.
Detroit: Comerica Small Business Development Center, 8300 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI 48213, (313) 571-1040.
East Lansing: Michigan State University, International Business Development Center, 6 Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1022, (517) 353-4336; FAX: (517) 336-1009; (800) 852-5727.
Escanaba: 1st Step, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 2415 14th Avenue, South, Escanaba, MI 49829, (906) 786-9234; FAX: (906) 786-4442.
Flint: Genesee Economic Area Revitalization, Inc. (Satellite), Small Business Development Center, 412 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502, (313) 238-7803; FAX: (313) 238-7866.
Grand Rapids: Grand Rapids Community College, Small Business Development Center, Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 771-3600; FAX: (616) 771-3605.
Hart: Oceana Economic Development Corporation (Satellite), Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 168, Hart, MI 49420-0168, (616) 873-7141; FAX: (616) 873-3710.
Houghton: Michigan Technological University, Small Business Development Center, Bureau of Industrial Development, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, (906) 487-2470; FAX: (906) 487-2858.
Howell: Livingston County Business Development Center, 404 E. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843, (517) 546-4020; FAX: (517) 546-4115.
Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo College, Small Business Development Center, Stryker Center for Management Studies, 1327 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, (616) 383-8602; FAX: (616) 383-5663.
Lansing: Lansing Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 40010, Lansing, MI 48901, (517) 483-1921; FAX: (517) 483-9616.
Lapeer: Lapeer Development Corporation (Satellite), 449 McCormick Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446, (313) 667-0080; FAX: (313) 667-3541.
Marlette: Thumb Area Community Growth Alliance, Small Business Development Center, 3270 Wilson Street, Marlette, MI 48453, (517) 635-3561; FAX: (517) 635-2230.
Marquette: Northern Economic Initiative Corporation, Small Business Development Center, 1009 West Ridge Street, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-5571; FAX: (906) 228-5572.
Mt. Clemens: Macomb County Business Assistance Network, 115 South Groesbeck Highway, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043, (313) 469-5118; FAX: (313) 469-6787,
Mt. Pleasant: Central Michigan University, Small Business Development Center, 256 Applied Business Studies Complex, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-3270; FAX: (517) 774-2372.
Muskegon: Muskegon Economic Growth Alliance, Small Business Development Center, 349 West Webster Avenue, Suite 104, P.O. Box 1087, Muskegon, MI 49443-1087, (616) 722-3751; FAX: (616) 728-7251.
Peck: Sanilac County Economic Growth (Satellite), 175 East Aitken Road, Peck, MI 48466, (313) 648-4311; FAX: (313) 648-4617.
Port Huron: St. Claire County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 323 Erie Street, P.O. Box 5015, Port Huron, MI 48061-5015, (313) 984-3881, ext. 457; FAX: (313) 984-2852.
Saginaw: Saginaw Future, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 301 East Genesee, Fourth Floor, Saginaw, MI 48607, (517) 754-8222; FAX: (517) 754-1715.
Scottville: West Shore Community College (Satellite), Business and Industrial Development, 3000 North Stiles Road, Scottville, MI 49454-0277, (616) 845-6211; FAX: (616) 845-0207.
Sidney: Montcalm Community College (Satellite), 2800 College Drive SW, Sidney, MI 48885, (517) 328-2111; FAX: (517) 328-2950.
Sterling Heights: Sterling Heights Area Chamber of Commerce (Satellite), 12900 Paul, Suite 110, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, (313) 731-5400.
Traverse City: Northwestern Michigan College, Center for Business and Industry, 1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, (616) 922-1105.
Traverse City: Travers Bay Economic Development Corporation, Traverse City Small Business Development Center, 202 E. Grandview Parkway, P.O. Box 387, Traverse City, MI 49685-0387, (616) 946-1596; FAX: (616) 946-2565.
Traverse City: Greater Northwest Regional CDC, 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685-0506, (616) 929-5000.
Traverse City: Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce BDC, 202 E. Grandview Parkway, P.O. Box 387, Traverse City, MI 49685-0387, (616) 947-5075.
Troy: Walsh/O.C.C. Business Enterprise Development Center, 340 E. Big Beaver, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48083, (313) 689-4094; FAX: (313) 689-4398.
University Center: Saginaw Valley State University (Satellite), Business and Industrial Development Institute, 2250 Pierce Road, University Center, MI 48710, (517) 790-4000; FAX: (517) 790-1314.
State Starting Places and Money
Minnesota
General Information
Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office, 900 American Center Building, 150 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-3871; Hotline: (800) 652-9747. Small business and business licensing assistance. Provides accurate, timely and comprehensive information and assistance to businesses in all areas of start-up, operation, and expansion. Referrals to other state agencies.
Small Business Advocate, Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office, 900 American Center, 150 Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 296-3871.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center:, Minnesota Small Business Development Center, Department of Trade and Economic Development, 900 American Center Building, 150 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101; (612) 297-5770, FAX: (612) 296-1290
Bemidji: Customized Training Center, Small Business Development Center, Bemidji Technical College, 905 Grant Avenue, SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, (218) 751-0979.
Bloomington: Normandale Community College, Small Business Development Center, 9700 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431, (612) 832-6395.
Brainerd: Brainerd Technical College, Small Business Development Center, 300 Quince Street, Brainerd, MN 56401, (218) 828-5302.
Duluth: University of Minnesota at Duluth, Small Business Development Center, 10 University Drive, 150 SBE, Duluth, MN 55811, (218) 726-8761.
Grand Rapids: Itasca Development Corporation, Grand Rapids Small Business Development Center, 19 NE Third Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, (218) 327-2241; FAX: (218) 681-5519.
Hibbing: Hibbing Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1515 East 25th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746, (218) 262-6700.
Mankato: Mankato State University, Small Business Development Center, Box 145, Mankato, MN 56001, (507) 389-1648.
Marshall: Southwest State University, Small Business Development Center, ST #105, Marshall, MN 56258, (507) 537-7386.
Minneapolis: Minnesota Project Innovation, Small Business Development Center, Suite 410, 111 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, (612) 338-3280.
Moorhead: Moorhead State University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 303, Moorhead, MN 56560, (218) 236-2289.
Pine City: Pine Technical College, Small Business Development Center, Pine City, MN 55063, (612) 629-7340.
Red Wing: Red Wing Technical Institute, Small Business Development Center, Highway 58 at Pioneer Road, Red Wing, MN 55066, (612) 388-4079.
Rochester: Rochester Community College, Small Business Development Center, Highway 14 East, 851 30th Avenue, S.E., Rochester, MN 55904-4999, (507) 285-7536.
Rosemount: Dakota County Technical Institute, Small Business Development Center, 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068, (612) 423-8262.
St. Cloud: St. Cloud State University, Small Business Development Center, Business Resource Center, 1840 E. Hwy 23, St. Cloud, MN 56301, (612) 255-4842.
St. Paul: University of St. Thomas, Small Business Development Center, 23 Empire Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103, (612) 223-8663.
Thief River Falls: Thief River Falls Technical Institute, Small Business Development Center, Highway One East, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, (218) 681-5424; FAX: (218) 681-5519.
Virginia: Mesabi Community College, Small Business Development Center, 9th Avenue and W. Chestnut Street, Virginia, MN 55792, (218) 749-7729.
Wadena: Wadena Technical College, Small Business Development Center, 222 Second Street, SE, Wadena, MN 56482, (218) 631-1502.
White Bear Lake: North/East Metro Technical College, Small Business Development Center, 3554 White Bear Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, (612) 779-5764.
Winona: Winona State University, Small Business Development Center, Winona, MN 55987, (507) 457-5088.
Willmar: Willmar Small Business Development Center, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, 333 West 6th Street, Willmar, MN 56201, (612) 235-8504.
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State Starting Places and Money
Mississippi
General Information
The State of Mississippi, Department of Economic Development, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211; (601) 982-6684.
Small Business Advocate, Mississippi Department of Economics, P.O. Box 849, Jackson, MS 39205; (601) 982-6518.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Mississippi Small Business Development Center, University of Mississippi, Old Chemistry Building, Suite 216, University, MS 38677; (601) 232-5001, FAX: (601) 232-5650
Booneville: Northeast Mississippi Community College, Small Business Development Center, Cunningham Blvd., Stringer Hall, 2nd Floor, Booneville, MS 38829, (601) 728-7751, ext. 317; FAX: (601) 728-1165.
Cleveland: Delta State University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 3235 DSU, Cleveland, MS 38733, (601) 846-4236; FAX: (601) 846-4443.
Greenville: Delta Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 5607, Greenville, MS 38704-5607, (601) 378-8183; FAX: (601) 378-5349.
Hattiesburg: Pearl River Community College, Small Business Development Center, Route 9, Box 1325, 5448 U.S. Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, (601) 544-0030; FAX: (601) 544-0032.
Jackson: Jackson State University, Small Business Development Center, Suite A1, Jackson Enterprise Center, 931 Highway 80 West, Jackson, MS 39204, (601) 968-2795; FAX: (601) 968-2358.
Jackson: Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 849, Jackson, MS 39205, (601) 359-3179; FAX: (601) 359-2832.
Long Beach: University of Southern Mississippi, Small Business Development Center, USM Gulf Park Campus, Long Beach, MS 39560, (601) 865-4578; FAX: (601) 865-4544.
Meridian: Meridian Community College, Small Business Development Center, 5500 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307, (601) 482-7445; FAX: (601) 482-5803.
Mississippi State: Mississippi State University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Drawer 5288, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (601) 325-8684; FAX: (601) 325-8686.
Natchez: Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Small Business Development Center, Natchez Campus, Natchez, MS 39120, (601) 445-5254; FAX: (601) 446-9967.
Raymond: Hinds Community College, Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center, P.O. Box 1170, Raymond, MS 39154, (601) 857-3536; FAX: (601) 857-3535.
Tupelo: Itawamba Community College, Small Business Development Center, 653 Eason Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801, (601) 680-8515; FAX: (601) 680-8423.
University: University of Mississippi, Small Business Development Center, Old Chemistry Building, Suite 216, University, MS 38677, (601) 234-2120; FAX: (601) 232-5650.
State Starting Places and Money
Missouri
General Information
Missouri Business Assistance Center, Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 118, Jefferson City, MO 65102, First-Stop Shop: (800) 523-1434. The First-Stop Shop number for Missouri residents serves to link business owners and state government and provides information on state rules, regulations, licenses, and permits. The Business Assistance Center provides information and technical assistance to start-up and existing businesses on available state and federal programs.
Federal Information Center, Federal Building, 1520 Market Street, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 892-5808 in Missouri; or Federal Information Center, Federal Building, 1520 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, (800) 392-7711 in Missouri. Both locations offer information regarding Missouri programs for business people.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 118, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (314) 751-4982. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Missouri Small Business Development Center, University of Missouri, Suite 300, University Place, Columbia, MO 65211; (314) 882-0344, FAX: (314) 884-4297
Cape Girardeau: Southwest Missouri State University, Small Business Development Center, 222 N. Pacific, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, (314) 290-5965; FAX: (314) 651-5005 (call first).
Columbia: University of Missouri at Columbia, Small Business Development Center, 1800 University Place, Columbia, MO 65211, (314) 882-7096; FAX: (314) 882-6156.
Flat River: Mineral Area College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1000, Flat River, MO 63601, (314) 431-4593, ext. 283; FAX: (314) 431-6807.
Joplin: Missouri Southern State College, Small Business Development Center, 107 Mathews Hall, 3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1595, (417) 625-9313; FAX: (417) 625-3121.
Kansas City: Rockhurst College, Small Business Development Center, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2599, (816) 926-4572; FAX: (816) 926-4588.
Kirksville: Northeast Missouri State University, Small Business Development Center, 207 East Patterson, Kirksville, MO 63501, (816) 785-4307; FAX: (816) 785-4181.
Maryville: Northwest Missouri State University, Small Business Development Center, 127 South Buchanan, Maryville, MO 64468, (816) 562-1701; FAX: (816) 582-8469.
Poplar Bluff: Three Rivers Community College, Small Business Development Center, Business Incubator Building, 3019 Fair Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, (314) 686-3499; FAX: (314) 686-5467 (call first).
Rolla: Center for Technology Transfer and Economic Development, University of Missouri at Rolla, Room 104, Building 1, Nagogami Terrace, Rolla, MO 65401-0249, (314) 341-4992; FAX: (314) 341-4559.
Rolla: University of Missouri at Rolla, Small Business Development Center, 223 Engineering Management Building, Rolla, MO 65401-0249, (314) 341-4561; FAX: (314) 341-2071.
St. Louis: St. Louis University, Small Business Development Center, 3642 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, (314) 534-7232; FAX: (314) 658-3897.
Springfield: Southwest Missouri State University, Small Business Development Center, Center for Business Research, 901 S. National, Box 88, Springfield, MO 65804-0089, (417) 836-5685; FAX: (417) 836-6337.
Warrensburg: Central Missouri State University, Center for Technology, Grinstead #75, Warrensburg, MO 64093-5037, (816) 543-4402; FAX: (816) 747-1653.
Warrensburg: Central Missouri State, Small Business Development Center, Grinstead #75, Warrensburg, MO 64093-5037, (816) 543-4402; FAX: (816) 747-1653.
State Starting Places and Money
Montana
General Information
Business Assistance Division, Department of Commerce, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-3923. A Guide to Montana's Economic Development Assistance Program, which lists state and federal agencies and other sources of business assistance is available at no charge.
Division of Small Business Advocacy and Business Licensing, Department of Commerce, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620, (800) 221-8015 (in-state only). Offers a toll-free number for licensing and permit questions. Also acts as an advocate for small businesses.
Small Business Advocate, Business Assistance Division, Department of Commerce, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-4380. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Montana Small Business Development Center, Department of Commerce, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-4780, FAX: (406) 444-2808
Billings: Billings Area Business Incubator, Small Business Development Center, 115 N. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Billings, MT 59101, (406) 256-6875; FAX: (406) 255-7175.
Bozeman: Bozeman Human Resources Development Council, Small Business Development Center, 321 East Main, Suite 413, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 587-3113; FAX: (406) 587-9565.
Butte: Butte REDI, Small Business Development Center, 305 W. Mercury Street, Suite 211, Butte, MT 59701, (406) 782-7333; FAX: (406) 782-9675.
Haver: Haver Small Business Development Center, Bear Paw Development Corporation, P.O. Box 1549, Haver, MT 59501, (406) 265-9226; FAX: (406) 265-3777.
Kalispell: Flathead Valley Community College, Small Business Development Center, 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 756-3835; FAX: (406) 786-3815.
Missoula: Missoula Incubator, Small Business Development Center, 127 N. Higgins, 3rd Floor, Missoula, MT 59802, (406) 278-9234; FAX: (406) 721-4584.
Sidney: Sidney Small Business Development Center, 123 W. Main, Sidney, MT 59270, (406) 482-5024; FAX: (406) 482-5306.
State Starting Places and Money
Nebraska
General Information
Department of Economic Development, Research Division, P.O. Box 94666, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 69509; (402) 471-3782; (800) 426-6505 in state. One-Stop Business Assistance Program: Provides information on technical assistance, regulations licenses, and taxes as well as marketing, patents, and business counseling.
Department of Economic Development, Small Business Division, P.O. Box 94666, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 69509; (402) 471-3111. Offers technical assistance to small businesses and acts as a clearinghouse for information on other state services. Activities include acting as a link between business and government contracts, promoting exports of Nebraska products to foreign markets, maintaining a job training liaison to coordinate labor training with industrial location and expansion, maintaining business finance consultants in outreach offices, and providing information on federal programs such as Community Development Block Grants, SBA loans, and FmHA Business and Industry loans.
Small Business Advocate, Small Business Division, P.O. Box 94666, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509, (402) 471-3742. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Nebraska Small Business Development Center, University of Nebraska, 60th and Dodge Street, CBA, Room 407, Omaha, NE 68182; (402) 554-2521, FAX: (402) 554-3747
Chadron: Chadron State College, Small Business Development Center, Administration Building, Chadron, NE 69337, (308) 432-6282.
Kearney: University of Nebraska at Kearney, Small Business Development Center, Welch Hall, 19th and College Drive, Kearney, NE 68849, (308) 234-8344.
Lincoln: University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Small Business Development Center, Cornhusker Bank Bldg., 11th and Cornhusker Hwy., Suite 302, Lincoln, NE 68521, (402) 472-3358.
North Platte: Mid-Plains Community College, Small Business Development Center, 416 North Jeffers, Room 26, North Platte, NE 69101, (308) 534-5115.
Omaha: University of Nebraska at Omaha, Small Business Development Center, Peter Keiwit Conference Center, 1313 Farnam, Suite 132, Omaha, NE 68182, (402) 595-2381.
Peru: Peru State College, Small Business Development Center, T.J. Majors Building, Room 248, Peru, NE 68421, (402) 872-2274.
Scottsbluff: Small Business Development Center, Nebraska Public Power Building, 1721 Broadway, Room 408, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, (308) 635-7513.
Wayne: Wayne State College, Small Business Development Center, Connell Hall, Wayne, NE 68787, (402) 375-7575.
State Starting Places and Money
Nevada
General Information
State of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, Capitol Complex, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 885-4325; (800) 336-1600 in Nevada. Publishes a pamphlet, Backing Business in Nevada, which lists state resources for business retention and expansion. Acts as a clearinghouse for information and technical assistance. Operates several business assistance programs and performs advertising and public relations activities on behalf of Nevada business.
Small Business Advocate, Nevada Office of Community Services, Capitol Complex, Suite 116, 1100 East William, Carson City, NV 89710; (702) 885-4602.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Nevada Small Business Development Center, University of Nevada at Reno, College of Business Administration, Room 411, Reno, NV 89577-0100; (702) 784-1717, FAX: (702) 784-4305
Elko: Northern Nevada Community College, Small Business Development Center, 901 Elm Street, Elko, NV 89801, (702) 738-8493.
Las Vegas: University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Economics, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154, (702) 739-0852.
State Starting Places and Money
New Hampshire
General Information
Small Business Advocate, Department of Resources and Economic Development, Division of Economics, Prescott Park, 105 Loudon Rd., Concord, NH 03301.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, University of New Hampshire, 108 McConnell Hall, Durham, NH 03824; (603) 862-2200, FAX: (603) 862-4468
Durham: Small Business Development Center, Heidelberg Harris Building, Technology Drive, Durham, NH 03824, (603) 862-0700.
Keene: Keene State College, Small Business Development Center, Blake House, Keene, NH 03431, (603) 358-2602.
Littleton: Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 786, Littleton, NH 03561, (603) 444-1053.
Manchester: Small Business Development Center, 1001 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101, (603) 624-2000.
Plymouth: Plymouth State College, Small Business Development Center, Hyde Hall, Plymouth, NH 03264, (603) 535-2523.
Nashua: Center for Economic Development, Small Business Development Center, 188 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03062, (603) 881-8333.
State Starting Places and Money
` H New Jersey
General Information
Office of Small Business Assistance, Capital Place One, 200 S. Warren Street, CN 835, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 984-4442. Advice on expansion and business start-ups, and marketing and procurement assistance are some of the services available to small businesses. The office also offers seminars throughout the state as part of its outreach program.
Small Business Advocate, Office of Business Advocacy, Capital Place One, 200 S. Warren Street, CN 823, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-0700. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: New Jersey Small Business Development Center, Rutgers Graduate School of Management, University Heights, 180 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102; (201) 648-5950, FAX: (201) 648-1110
Atlantic City: Small Business Development Center, Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, 1301 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, (609) 345-5600; FAXL (609) 345-4524.
Camden: Rutgers - The State University Of New Jersey at Camden, Small Business Development Center, Business and Science Building, 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102, (609) 757-6221; FAX: (609) 757-6231.
Lincroft: Brookdale Community College, Small Business Development Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738, (908) 842-8685; FAX: (908) 842-0203.
Newark: Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey at Camden, Small Business Development Center, University Heights, 180 University Ave., 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102, (201) 648-5950; FAX: (201) 648-1110.
Trenton: Mercer County Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box B, Trenton, NJ 08690, (609) 586-4800; FAX: (609) 890-6338.
Trenton: Mercer County Community College, Small Business Development Center, James Kerney Campus, North Broad and Academy Streets, Trenton, NJ 08608, (609) 586-4800, ext. 633.
Union: Kean College of New Jersey, Small Business Development Center, East Campus, Room 242, Union, NJ 07083, (908) 527-2946; FAX: (908) 527-2960.
Washington: Warren County Community College, Small Business Development Center, Route 57 West, Box 55A, Washington, NJ 07882-9605, (201) 689-7613; FAX: (908) 689-7488.
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State Starting Places and Money
New Mexico
General Information
Business Development Section, Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Joseph Montoya Building, 1100 St. Francis Drive, P.O. Box 20003, Sante Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-0300.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Joseph Montoya Building, P.O. Box 20003, 1100 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87503; (505) 827-0300. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: New Mexico Small Business Development Center, Santa Fe Community College, P.O. Box 4187, Santa Fe, NM 87502-4187; (505) 438-1362, FAX: (505) 438-1237
Alamogordo: New Mexico State University at Alamogordo, Small Business Development Center, 1000 Madison, Alamogordo, NM 87310, (505) 434-5272.
Albuquerque: Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, Small Business Development Center, 525 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, (505) 224-4246.
Carlsbad: New Mexico State University at Carlsbad, Small Business Development Center, 301 South Canal, P.O. Box 1090, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (505) 887-6562.
Clovis: Clovis Community College, Small Business Development Center, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101, (505) 769-4136.
Espanola: Northern New Mexico Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1002 N. Onate Street, Espanola, NM 87532, (505) 753-7141.
Farmington: San Juan College, Small Business Development Center, 203 West Main, Suite 201, Farmington, NM 87401, (505) 326-4321.
Gallup: University of New Mexico at Gallup, Small Business Development Center, 103 W. Highway 66, P.O. Box 1395, Gallup, NM 87305, (505) 722-2220.
Grants: New Mexico State University at Grants, Small Business Development Center, 709 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants, NM 87020, (505) 287-8821.
Hobbs: New Mexico Junior College, Small Business Development Center, 5317 Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240, (505) 392-4510.
Las Cruces: Dona Ana Branch Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3400 S. Espina Street, Box 30001, Department 3DA, Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001, (505) 527-7566.
Las Vegas: Luna Vocational Technical Institute, Small Business Development Center, Luna Camp, P.O. Drawer K. Las Vegas, NM 88701, (505) 454-2595.
Los Alamos: University of New Mexico at Los Alamos, Small Business Development Center, 901 18th Street, #18, P.O. Box 715, Los Alamos, NM 87544, (505) 662-0001.
Los Lunas: University of New Mexico at Valencia, Small Business Development Center, 280 La Entrada, Los Lunas, NM 87031, (505) 865-9596, ext. 317.
Roswell: Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell, Small Business Development Center, #57 University Ave., P.O. Box 6000, Roswell, NM 88201-6000, (505) 624-7133.
Santa Fe: Santa Fe Community College, Small Business Development Center, South Richards Avenue, P.O. Box 4187, Santa Fe, NM 87502-4187, (505) 438-1343.
Silver City: Western New Mexico University, Southwest Small Business Development Center, Glazer Hall, Continuing Education Department, P.O. Box 2672, Silver City, NM 88062, (505) 538-6320.
Tucumcari: Tucumcari Area Vocational School, Small Business Development Center, 824 W. Hines, P.O. Box 1143, Tucumcari, NM 88401, (505) 461-4413.
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State Starting Places and Money
New York
General Information
Businesss Opportunity Center, New York State Department of Economic Development, Business Opportunity Center, Albany, NY 12245, (800) STATE NY. A special service that offers fast, up- to-date information on the State's business development programs and can help in making contact with appropriate agencies.
Small Business Advocate, Director of Advocacy, New York State Department of Economic Development, 1515 Broadway, 51st floor, New York, NY 10036; (212) 309-0466.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: New York Small Business Development Center, State University of New York, State University Plaza, S-523, Albany, NJ 12246; (518) 443-5398, (800) 732-7232, FAX: (518) 465-4992
Albany: State University of New York at Albany (SUNY), Small Business Development Center, Draper Hall, 107, 135 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12222, (518) 442-5577; FAX: (518) 442-5582.
Binghamton: SUNY at Binghamton, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 6000, Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, (607) 777-4024; FAX: (607) 777-4029.
Brooklyn: Long Island University, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, One University Plaza, Humanities Building, 7th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (718) 852-1197; FAX: (718) 852-3447.
Buffalo: State University College at Buffalo, Small Business Development Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, BA 117, Buffalo, NY 14222, (716) 878-4030; FAX: (716) 878-4067.
Corning: Corning Community College, Small Business Development Center, 24-28 Denison Parkway West, Corning, NY 14830, (607) 962-9461; FAX: (607) 936-6642.
Dobbs Ferry: Rockland Community College at Suffern, Small Business Development Center, Westchester Outreach Center, Mercy College, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, (914) 693-4500, ext. 485; FAX: (914) 693-4996.
Farmingdale: SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, Small Business Development Center, Laffin Administration Building, Farmingdale, NY 11735, (516) 420-2765; FAX: (516) 293-5343.
Jamaica: York College, Small Business Development Center, Science Building, Room 107, The City University of New York, Jamaica, NY 11451, (718) 262-2880; FAX: (718) 262-2881.
Jamestown: Jamestown Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 20, Jamestown, NY 14702-0020, (716) 665-5220, (800) 522-7232; FAX: (716) 665-6733.
New York: Pace University, Small Business Development Center, Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, (212) 346-1899; FAX: (212) 346-1613.
Plattsburgh: Clinton Community College, Small Business Development Center, Alpert Bldg., Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, (518) 562-4260; FAX: (518) 563-9759.
Riverdale: Manhattan College, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, Farrell Hall, Riverdale, NY 10471, (212) 884-1880; FAX: (212) 549-0089.
Rochester: Monroe Community College at Rochester, Small Business Development Center, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623, (706) 292-2000, ext. 303D.
Sanborn: Niagara County Community College at Sanborn, Small Business Development Center, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132, (716) 693-1910; FAX: (716) 731-3595.
Stone Ridge: Ulter County Community College at Stone Ridge, Small Business Development Center, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, (914) 687-5272; FAX: (914) 687-5271.
Stony Brook: SUNY at Stony Brook, Small Business Development Center, Harriman Hall, Room 109, Stony Brook, NY 11794, (516) 632-9070; FAX: (516) 632-7176.
Suffern: Rockland Community College at Suffern, Small Business Development Center, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901, (914) 356-0370; FAX: (914) 356-0381.
Syracuse: Onondaga Community College at Syracuse, Small Business Development Center, Greater Syracuse Incubator Center, 1201 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, (315) 475-0083; FAX: (315) 475-8460.
Utica: SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 3050, Utica, NY 13504-3050, (315) 792-7546; FAX: (315) 792-7554.
Watertown: Jefferson Community College at Watertown, Small Business Development Center, Watertown, NY 13601, (315) 782-9262; FAX: (315) 782-0901.
State Starting Places and Money
North Carolina
General Information
North Carolina Department of Commerce, Small Business Development Division, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603; (919) 733-4151. Coordinates state small business assistance programs and financing. Includes pooled industrial revenue bonds, a certified SBA Development Company, and a long-term, fixed-rate financing program. Also provides information and referral services to small firms and prospective entrepreneurs and acts as advocate for the state's small business community.
Small Business Advocate, Small Business Development Division, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Dobbs Building Room 2019, 430 North Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27611; (919) 733-7980. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: North Carolina Small Business Development Center, University of North Carolina, 4509 Creedmoor Road, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27612; (919) 571-4154, FAX: (919) 571-4161
Boone: Appalachian State University, Small Business Development Center, Northwestern Region, Walker College of Business, Boone, NC, 28608, (704) 262-2095; FAX: (704) 262-2027.
Chapel Hill: Small Business Development Center, Central Carolina Region, 608 Airport Road, Suite B, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, (919) 962-0389.
Charlotte: Small Business Development Center, Southern Piedmont Region, The Ben Craig Center, 8701 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262, (704) 548-1090; FAX: (704) 548-9050.
Cullowhee: Small Business Development Center, Center for Improving Mountain Living, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, (704) 227-7494; FAX: (704) 227-7422.
Elizabeth City: Elizabeth City State University, Small Business Development Center, Northeastern Region, P.O. Box 874, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, (919) 335-3247; FAX: (919) 335-3648.
Fayetteville: Fayetteville State University, Small Business Development Center, Cape Fear Region, Continuing Education Center, P.O. Box 1334, Fayetteville, NC 28302, (919) 486-1727; FAX: (919) 486-1949.
Greenville: East Carolina University, Small Business Development Center, Eastern Region, Corner of First and Reade Street, Greenville, NC, 27858-4353, (919) 757-6157; FAX: (919) 757-6992.
Wilmington: University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Small Business Development Center, Southeastern Region, Room 131, Cameron Hall, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (919) 395-3744; FAX: (919) 395-3815.
Winston-Salem: Winston-Salem University, Small Business Development Center, Northern Piedmont Region, P.O. Box 13025, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, (919) 750-2030; FAX: (919) 750-2031.
State Starting Places and Money
North Dakota
General Information
Center for Innovation and Business Development, Box 8103, University Station, Grand Forks, ND 58202; (701) 777-3132. The "Do It Yourself" Entrepreneur Kit is a step-by-step guide, with optional software, to writing your own business and marketing plan. It is targeted to new manufacturing ventures producing new products or technology, but the guide can also be relevant to many entrepreneurs, academics, and business professionals.
Small Business Advocate, North Dakota Development Commission, Liberty Memorial Building, Bismarck, ND 58501; (701) 224-2810. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: North Dakota Small Business Development Center, University of North Dakota, 118 Gamble Hall, Box 7308, Grand Forks, ND 58202; (701) 777-3700, FAX: (701) 777-5099
Bismarck: Small Business Development Center, Bismarck Regional Center, 400 East Broadway, Suite 421, Bismarck, ND 58501, (701) 223-8583; FAX: (701) 222-3843.
Dickinson: Small Business Development Center, Dickinson Regional Center, 314 3rd Avenue West, Drawer L, Dickinson, ND 58602, (701) 227-2096; FAX: (701) 225-5116.
Fargo: Small Business Development Center, Fargo Regional Center, 417 Main Avenue, Fargo, ND 58103, (701) 237-0986; FAX: (701) 235-6706.
Grand Forks: Small Business Development Center, Grand Forks Regional Center, The Hemmp Center, 1407 24th Avenue S., Suite 201, Grand Forks, ND 58201, (701) 772-8502; FAX: (701) 775-2772.
Minot: Small Business Development Center, Minot Regional Center, 1020 20th Avenue Southwest, P.O. Box 940, Minot, ND 58702, (701) 852-8861; FAX: (701) 838-2488.
State Starting Places and Money
Ohio
General Information
Ohio Department of Development, P.O. Box 1001, Columbus, OH 43266-0101; (614) 644-8748; (800) 248-4040, in Ohio. The Ohio One-Stop Business Permit Center provides new entrepreneurs with licensing and permit information and directs them to the proper department for specific aid.
Small Business Advocate, Small And Developing Business Division, Ohio Department of Development, 30 East Broad St., 23rd Floor, P.O. Box 100, Columbus, OH 43266-0101; (614) 466-2718. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Ohio Small Business Development Center, Department of Development, State Office Tower, P.O. Box 1001, Columbus, OH 43226-0101; (614) 466-2480, FAX: (614) 466-0829
Akron: Small Business Development Center, Akron Regional Development Board, One Cascade Plaza, 8th Floor, Akron, OH 44308, (216) 379-3170; FAX: (216) 379-3164.
Archbold: Northwest Technical College, Small Business Development Center, Star Route 34, Box 246-A, Archbold, OH 43502, (419) 267-5511; FAX: (419) 267-5233.
Athens: Ohio University, Small Business Development Center, Innovation Center, One President Drive, Suite 104, Athens, OH 45701, (614) 593-1797; FAX: (614) 593-1795.
Athens: Athens Small Business Center, Inc., 900 East State Street, Athens OH 45701, (614) 582-1188; FAX: (614) 593-7744.
Bowling Green: Wood County Small Business Development Center, WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc., P.O. Box 48, 118 E. Oak Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402, (419) 352-7469; FAX: (419) 353-3291.
Canton: Small Business Development Center, Greater Stark Development Board, 800 Savannah Avenue, N.E., Canton, OH 44704, (216) 453-5900; FAX: (216) 453-1793.
Celina: Wright State University, Lake Campus, Small Business Development Center, 7600 State Route 703, Celina, OH 45882, (419) 586-2365; FAX: (419) 586-4048.
Chillicothe: Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 165 S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601, (614) 772-4530; FAX: (614) 772-5335.
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Small Business Development Center, IAMS Research Park, MC189, 1111 Edison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45216-2265, (513) 753-7141; FAX: (513) 948-2109.
Cincinnati: Clemont County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 4440 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 753-7141; FAX: (513) 753-7146.
Cleveland: Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Small Business Development Center, 200 Tower City Center, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113-2291, (216) 621-3300; FAX: (216) 621-6013.
Columbus: Columbus Small Business Development Center, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, 37 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43216, (614) 221-1321; FAX: (614) 469-8250.
Coshocton: Coshocton Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 124 Chestnut Street, Coshocton, OH 43812, (614) 622-5411; FAX: (614) 622-9902.
Dayton: Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, Chamber Plaza, 5th and Main Streets, Dayton, OH 45402-2400, (513) 226-8230; FAX: (513) 226-8294.
Fremont: North Central Small Business Development Center, Fremond Office, Terra Technical College, 1220 Cedar Street, Freemont, OH 43420, (419) 332-1002; FAX: (419) 334-2300.
Jefferson: Ashtabula County Economic Development Council, Inc., Small Business Development Center, 36 West Walnut Street, Jefferson, OH 44047, (216) 576-9134; FAX: (216) 576-5003.
Lima: Lima Technical College, Small Business Development Center, 545 West Market Street, Suite 305, Lima, OH 45801-5320, (419) 229-5320; FAX: (419) 229-5424.
Logan: Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 11 1/2 West Main Street, Box 838, Logan, OH 43138, (614) 385-7259; FAX: (614) 385-8999.
Lorain: Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 6001 S. Broadway, Lorain, OH 44053, (216) 246-2833; FAX: (216) 246-4050.
Mansfield: Mid-Ohio Small Business Development Center, 193 N. Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44902, (419) 332-1002; FAX: (419) 522-4198.
Marietta: Marietta College, Small Business Development Center, Marietta, OH 45750, (614) 374-4649; FAX: (614) 374-4763.
Marion: Marion Small Business Development Center, Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, 206 S. Prospect Street, Marion, OH 43302, (614) 382-2181; FAX: (614) 387-7722.
Mentor: Lakeland Community College, Lake County Economic Development Center, Small Business Development Center, Mentor, OH 44080, (216) 951-1290; FAX: (216) 953-4413.
New Philadelphia: Tuscarawas Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 1323 Fourth Street, NW, P.O. Box 232, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, (216) 343-4474; FAX: (216) 343-6526.
Piqua: Upper Valley Joint Vocational School, Small Business Development Center, 8811 Career Drive, North County Road 25A, Piqua, OH 45356, (513) 778-8419; FAX: (513) 778-9237.
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 509, 729 Sixth Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (614) 353-1116; FAX: (614) 353-5824.
St. Clairsville: Department of Development of the CIC of Belmont County, Small Business Development Center, St. Clairsville Office, 100 East Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (614) 695-9678; FAX: (614) 695-4921.
Sandusky: North Central Small Business Development Center, Sandusky Office, 407 Decatur Street, Sandusky, OH 44870, (800) 548-6507; FAX: (419) 626-9176.
Southport: Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, U.S. Route 52 and Solida Road, P.O. Box 488, Southport, OH 45680, (614) 894-3838; FAX: (614) 894-3836.
Steubenville: Greater Steubenville Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 630 Market Street, P.O. Box 278, Steubenville, OH 43952, (614) 282-6226; FAX: (614) 282-6285.
Youngstown: Youngstown State University, Cushwa Center for Industrial Development, Small Business Development Center, Youngstown, OH 44555, (216) 742-3495; FAX: (216) 742-3784.
Zanesville: Zanesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 217 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, OH 43701, (614) 452-4868; FAX: (614) 454-2963.
State Starting Places and Money
Oklahoma
General Information
Teamwork Oklahoma, 6601 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, OK 73116; (405) 843-9770; (800) 522-OKLA, in Oklahoma. Acquaints businesspersons or potential businessperson with the many financial and consulting services available in Oklahoma.
Small Business Advocate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Five Broadway, Executive Park, 6001 Broadway Ext. Oklahoma City, OK 73116-8214. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Network, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Station A, Box 2584, Durant, OK 74701; (405) 924-0277, (800) 522-6154, FAX: (405) 924-8531
Ada: East Central State University, Small Business Development Center, 1036 East 10th, Ada, OK 74820, (405) 436-3190; FAX: (405) 521-6516.
Alva: Northwestern State University, Small Business Development Center, Alva, OK 73717, (405) 327-5883; FAX: (405) 327-1881.
Durant: Southeastern State University, Small Business Development Center, 517 University, Durant, OK 74701, (405) 924-0277; FAX: (405) 924-7071.
Edmond: University of Central Oklahoma, Small Business Development Center, 100 North University Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034, (405) 359-1968; FAX: (405) 341-4946.
Enid: Phillips University, Enid Satellite Center, 100 South University Avenue, Enid, OK 73701, (405) 242-7989; FAX: (405) 237-1607.
Langston: Langston University, Minority Assistance Center, P.O. Box 667, Langston, OK 73050, (405) 466-3256; FAX: (405) 466-3381.
Lawton: Lawton Satellite Center, Small Business Development Center, American National Bank Building, 601 SW "D", Suite 209, Lawton, OK 73501, (405) 248-4946; FAX: (405) 355-3560.
Midwest City: Rose State College, Procurement Specialty Center, 6420 Southeast 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110, (405) 733-7348; FAX: (405) 733-7495.
Oklahoma City: Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 6601 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, (405) 841-5236; FAX: (405) 841-5199.
Poteau: Carl Albert Junior College, Poteau Satellite Center, Small Business Development Center, 1507 South McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 647-4019; FAX: (918) 647-2980.
Tahlequah: Northeastern State University, Small Business Development Center, Tahlequah, OK 74464, (918) 458-0802; FAX: (918) 458-2193.
Tulsa: Tulsa Satellite Center, State Office Building, 440 South Houston, Suite 206, Tulsa, OK 74107, (918) 581-2502; FAX: (918) 581-2844.
Weatherford: Southwestern State University, Small Business Development Center, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK 73096, (405) 774-1040; FAX: (405) 772-5447.
State Starting Places and Money
Oregon
General Information
Department of Economic Development, Business Development Division, 595 Cottage St. N.E., Salem, OR 97310; (503) 373-1225. Provides information to business investors on land, buildings, financing,and other relevant issues. Provides consulting services for manufacturing and processing companies with problems. Supports local economic development organizations in expansion efforts. Manages the Oregon Enterprize Zone program which offers property tax relief incentives in 30 specified regions, and a computer-based inventory of available industrial sites and buildings in the state. The Division maintains regional offices in six locations around the state.
Office of Small Business Advocate, Department of Economic Development, 595 Cottage St. N.E., Salem, OR 97310; (503) 373-1200. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Oregon Small Business Development Center, Lane Community College, 99 West 10th, Suite 216, Eugene, OR 97401; (503) 726-2250, FAX: (503) 345-6006
Albany: Linn-Benton Community College, Small Business Development Center, 6500 S.W. Pacific Boulevard, Albany, OR 97321, (503) 967-6112; FAX: (503) 967-6550.
Ashland: Southern Oregon State College, Small Business Development Center, Regional Service Institute, Ashland, OR 97520, (503) 482-5838, FAX: (503) 482-1115.
Bend: Central Oregon Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend, OR 97701, (503) 385-5524; FAX: (503) 385-5497; (800) 422-3041, ext. 524.
Coos Bay: Southwestern Oregon Community College, Small Business Development Center, 340 Central, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (503) 267-2300; FAX: (503) 269-0323.
Eugene: Lane Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1059 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401, (503) 726-2255; FAX: (503) 686-0096.
Grants Pass: Rogue Community College, Small Business Development Center, 290 N.E. "C" Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526, (503) 471-3515.
Gresham: Mount Hood Community College, Small Business Development Center, 323 NE Roberts Street, Gresham, OR 97030, (503) 667-7658, FAX: (503) 666-1140.
Klamath Falls: Oregon Institute of Technology, Small Business Development Center, 3201 Campus Drive, South 314, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, (503) 885-1760; FAX: (503) 885-1115.
Lincoln City: Oregon Coast Community College Service District, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 419, 4157 N.W. Highway 101, Suite 123, Lincoln City, OR 97367, (503) 994-4166; FAX: (503) 996-4958.
Medford: Small Business Development Center, 229 N. Bartlett, Medford, OR 97501, (503) 772-3478; FAX: (503) 776-2224.
Milwaukie: Clackamas Community College, Small Business Development Center, 7616 S.E. Harmony Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222, (503) 656-4447; FAX: (503) 652-0389.
Ontario: Treasure Valley Community College, Small Business Development Center, 88 S.W. Third Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914, (503) 889-2617, FAX: (503) 889-8331.
Pendleton: Blue Mountain Community College, Small Business Development Center, 37 S.E. Dorion, Pendleton, OR 97801, (503) 276-6233.
Portland: Portland Community College, Small Business Development Center, 123 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Suite 321, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 273-2828; FAX: (503) 294-0725.
Portland: Small Business International Trade Program, 121 S.W. Salmon Street, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97204, (503) 274-7482, FAX: (503) 228-6350.
Rosenburg: Umpqua Community College, Small Business Development Center, 744 S.E. Rose, Rosenburg, OR 97470, (503) 672-2535; FAX: (503) 672-3679.
Salem: Chemeketa Community College, Small Business Development Center, 365 Ferry Street S.E., Salem, OR 97301, (503) 399-5181; FAX: (503) 581-6017.
Seaside: Clatsop Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1240 South Holladay, Seaside, OR 97138, (503) 738-3347.
The Dalles: Columbia Gorge Community College, Small Business Development Center, 212 Washington, The Dalles, OR 97058, (503) 296-1173, FAX: (503) 296-2107.
Tillamook: Tillamook Bay Community College Service District, Small Business Development Center, 401 B Main Street, Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-2551; FAX: (503) 842-2555.
State Starting Places and Money
Pennsylvania
General Information
Business Resource Network, Room 404, Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 783-5700. Acts as a clearinghouse to assist small business in finding resources and services available in the state.
Small Business Advocate, Office Of Enterprise Development, Business Resource Network, 404 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 783-5700. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 444 Vance Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6374; (215) 898-1219, FAX: (215) 573-2135
Bethlehem: Lehigh University, Small Business Development Center, Rauch Business Center #37, Bethlehem, PA 18015, (215) 758-3980; FAX: (215) 758-5205.
Clarion: Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Small Business Development Center, Dana Still Building, Clarion, PA 16214, (814) 226-2060; FAX: (814) 226-2636.
Erie: Gannon University, Small Business Development Center, 824 Peach Street, Carlisle Building, 3rd Floor, Erie, PA 16541, (814) 871-7714; FAX: (814) 871-7383.
Latrobe: St. Vincent College, Small Business Development Center, Alfred Hall, 4th Floor, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690, (412) 537-4572; FAX: (412) 537-0919.
Lewisburg: Bucknell University, Small Business Development Center, Dana Engineering Building, Lewisburg, PA 17837, (717) 524-1249; FAX: (717) 524-1768.
Loretto: Small Business Development Center, Business Resource Center, Loretto, PA 15940, (814) 472-3200; FAX: (814) 472-3202.
Middletown: Pennsylvania State University, Small Business Development Center, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4898, (717) 948-6069; FAX: (717) 948-6031.
Philadelphia: Temple University, Small Business Development Center, Room 6, Speakman Hall, 006-00, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (215) 787-7282; FAX: (215) 787-5698.
Philadelphia: LaSalle University, Small Business Development Center, 1900 West Olney Avenue, Box 365, Philadelphia, PA 19141, (215) 951-1416; FAX: (215) 951-1547.
Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania, Small Business Development Center, The Wharton School, 409 Vance Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6357, (215) 898-4861; FAX: (215) 898-1299.
Pittsburgh: Duquesne University, Small Business Development Center, Rockwell Hall-Room 10 Concourse, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, (412) 434-6233; FAX: (412) 434-5072.
Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh, Small Business Development Center, Room 343 Mervis Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, (412) 648-1544; FAX: (412) 648-1693.
Scranton: University of Scranton, Small Business Development Center, St. Thomas Hall, Room 588, Scranton, PA 18503, (717) 941-7588; FAX: (717) 941-4053.
Wilkes-Barre: Wilkes College, Small Business Development Center, Hollenback Hall, 192 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, (717) 824-4651, ext. 4340; FAX: (717) 824-2245.
State Starting Places and Money
Rhode Island
General Information
Rhode Island Department of Economic Development, 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903; (401) 277-2601. Maintains three separate divisions: Financial Services, 2) The Business Action Center, and 3) Small Business Development Division.
Small Business Advocate, Advisory Commission, Good Neighbor Alliance Corp., 1664 Cranston St., Cranston, RI 02920. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, Bryant College, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917; (401) 232-6111, FAX: (401) 232-6416
Kingston: University of Rhode Island, Small Business Development Center, 24 Woodward Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, (401) 792-2451; FAX: (401) 792-4017.
Middletown: Aquidneck Island, Small Business Development Center, 28 Jacome Way, Middletown, RI 02840, (401) 849-6900; FAX: (401) 849-0815.
Providence: Bryant College, Small Business Development Center, 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903, (401) 831-1330; FAX: (401) 454-2819.
Providence: Community College of Rhode Island, Small Business Development Center, Providence Campus, One Hilton Street, Providence, RI 02905, (401) 455-6042; FAX: (401) 455-6047.
Smithfield: Bryant College, Export Assistance Center, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917, (401) 232-6407; FAX: (401) 232-6416/6319.
State Starting Places and Money
South Carolina
General Information
Enterprise Development Department, South Carolina State Development Board, P.O. Box 927, Columbia, SC 29202; (803) 737-0400. Stimulates the formation and growth of new businesses. Step-by-step information on starting a new business in South Carolina is provided in the Business Formation and Expansion Manual, a free publication. Provides a network of services for development of business plans, offers assistance to small businesses on individual problems, and establishes a regional network for women-owned businesses. Technical assessments are available as well as educational and training programs and financial and marketing assistance.
Small Business Advocate, Industry-Business and Community Services, South Carolina Development Board, P.O. Box 927, Columbia, SC 29202; (803) 734-1400. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following office offers free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: South Carolina Small Business Development Center, University of South Carolina, College of Business Administration, Columbia, SC 29208; (803) 777-5118, FAX: (803) 777-4403
Beaufort: University of South Carolina at Beaufort, Small Business Development Center, 800 Carterat Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, (803) 521-4143; FAX: (803) 521-4198.
Charleston: Trident Technical College, Charleston Small Business Development Center, 66 Columbus Street, P.O. Box 20339, Charleston, SC 29413-0339, (803) 727-2020; FAX: (803) 727-2013.
Clemson: Clemson University, Small Business Development Center, 425 Sirrine Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-1392, (803) 656-3227; FAX: (803) 656-4889.
Columbia: University of South Carolina, USC Regional Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, Columbia, SC 29208, (803) 777-5118; FAX: (803) 777-4403.
Conway: Coastal Carolina, Small Business Development Center, School of Business Administration, Conway, SC 29526, (803) 349-2169; FAX: (803) 349-2990.
Florence: Florence Darlington Tech, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 100648, Florence, SC 29501-0548, (803) 661-8324; FAX: (803) 661-8041.
Greenville: Greenville Technical College, Small Business Development Center, Box 5616, Station B-GHEC, Greenville, SC 29606, (803) 271-4259; FAX: (803) 250-8514.
Greenwood: Upper Savannah Council of Governments, Small Business Development Center, SBDC Exchange Building, 222 Phoenix Street, Suite 200, P.O. Box 1366, Greenwood, SC 29648, (803) 227-61100; FAX: (803) 229-1869.
Hilton Head Island: University of South Carolina at Hilton Head, Small Business Development Center, Suite 300, Kiawah Bldg., 10 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (803) 785-3995; FAX: (803) 777-0333.
North Augusta: Aiken/North Augusta Small Business Development Center, Triangle Plaza, Highway 25, 215-B Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC 29481, (803) 442-3670; FAX: (803) 641-3445.
Orangeburg: South Carolina State College, Small Business Development Center, School of Business Administration, Orangeburg, SC 29117, (803) 536-8445; FAX: (803) 536-8066.
Rock Hill: Winthrop College, Small Business Development Center, 119 Thurmond Building, Rock Hill SC 29733, (803) 323-2283, FAX: (803) 323-3960.
Spartanburg: Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1636, Spartanburg, SC 29304, (803) 594-5080; FAX: (803) 594-5055.
State Starting Places and Money
South Dakota
General Information
Small Business Advocate, Governor's Office of Economic Development, 711 Wells Ave., Pierre, SD 57501; (605) 773-5032. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: South Dakota Small Business Development Center, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark, Vermillion, SD 57069; (605) 677-5272, FAX: (605) 677-5427
Aberdeen: Small Business Development Center, 226 Citizens Building, Aberdeen, SD 57401, (605) 225-2252.
Pierre: Small Business Development Center, 105 South Euclid, Suite C, Pierre, SD 57501, (605) 773-5941.
Rapid City: Small Business Development Center, 444 Mount Rushmore Road, #208, P.O. Box 7715, Rapid City, SD 57709, (605) 394-5311.
Sioux Falls: Small Business Development Center, 200 North Phillips, L103, Sioux Falls, SD 57102, (605) 339-3366.
State Starting Places and Money
Tennessee
General Information
Office of Small Business, Department of Economic and Community Development, 320 Sixth Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37219; (615) 741-1888. Serves as an advocate for the small business community. Acts as a clearinghouse on programs and projects in both the public and private sectors that assist small business.
Small Business Advocate, Department of Economic and Community Development, 7th Floor, 320 Sixth Ave. Nort, Nashville, TN 37219; (615) 741-2626. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Tennessee Small Business Development Center, Memphis State University, South Campus (Getwell Road), Building #1, Memphis, TN 38152; (901) 678-2500, FAX: (901) 678-4072
Chattanooga: Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Small Business Development Center, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097, (615) 697-4410; FAX: (615) 698-5653.
Chattanooga: Southeast Tennessee Development District, Small Business Development Center, 25 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405, (615) 266-5781; FAX: (615) 267-7705.
Clarksville: Austin Peay State University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business, Clarksville, TN 37044-0001, (615) 648-7764; FAX: (615) 648-7475.
Cleveland: Cleveland State Community College, Small Business Development Center, Business and Technology, P.O. Box 3570, Cleveland, TN 37320-3570, (615) 478-6247; FAX: (615) 478-6251.
Columbia: Small Business Development Center, Memorial Building, Room 205, 308 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401, (615) 388-5674.
Cookeville: Tennessee Technological University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, P.O. Box 5023, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001, (615) 372-3648; FAX: (615) 372-6112.
Dyersburg: Dyersburg Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 648, Dyersburg, TN 38024, (901) 286-3200; FAX: (901) 286-3201.
Hartsville: Four Lakes Regional Industrial Development Authority, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 63, Hartsville, TN 37074-0063, (615) 374-9521; FAX: (615) 374-4608.
Jackson: Jackson State Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2046 North Parkway Street, Jackson, TN 38310-3797, (901) 424-5389; FAX: (901) 425-2647.
Johnson City: East Tennessee State University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business, P.O. Box 70, 698A, Johnson City, TN 37614-0698, (615) 929-5630; FAX: (615) 929-5274.
Knoxville: Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 22990, Knoxville, TN 37933-0990, (615) 694-6660; FAX: (615) 694-6583.
Knoxville: International Trade Center, 301 E. Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, (615) 637-4283.
Memphis: Memphis State University, Small Business Development Center, 320 South Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104-3206, (901) 527-1041; FAX: (901) 527-1047.
Memphis: Memphis State University, Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center, Memphis, TN 38152, (901) 678-4174; FAX: (901) 678-4072.
Morristown: Walters State Community College, Small Business Development Center, Business/Industrial Services, 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN 37813-688, (615) 587-9722; FAX: (615) 586-1918.
Murfreesboro: Middle Tennessee State University, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, P.O. Box 487, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (615) 898-2745; FAX: (615) 898-5538.
Nashville: Tennessee State University, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, 330 10th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203-3401, (615) 251-1178; FAX: (615) 251-1178 (call first).
State Starting Places and Money
! Texas
General Information
Texas Department of Commerce, Small Business Division, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, TX 78711; (512) 472-5059. Provides business counseling for both new and established firms. Helps firms locate capital, state procurement opportunities, and resources for management and technical assistance. An Office of Business Permit Assistance serves as a clearinghouse for permit-related information throughout the state and refers applicants to appropriate agencies for permit and regulatory needs.
Small Business Advocate, Texas Department of Commerce, Small Business Division, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, TX 78711; (512) 472-5059. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Centers: North Texas Small Business Development Center, Dallas County Community College, 1402 Corinth Street, Dallas, TX 75215; (214) 565-5837, FAX: (214) 565-5857
Houston Small Business Development Center, University of Houston, 601 Jefferson, Suite 2330, Houston, TX 77002; (713) 752-8444, FAX: (713) 752-8484
Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center, Center for Innovation, 2579 South Loop 289, Suite 114, Lubbock, TX 79423; (806) 745-3973, FAX: (806) 745-6207
South Texas Border Small Business Development Center, University of Texas at San Antonio, 801 S. Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205; (512) 224-0791, FAX: (512) 222-9834
Abilene: Abilene Christian University, Caruth Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, ACU Station, Box 8307, Abilene, TX 79699, (915) 674-2776; FAX: (915) 674-2507.
Alvin: Alvin Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511-4898, (713) 338-4686; FAX: (713) 388-4903.
Amarillo: West Texas State University, Panhandle Small Business Development Center, T. Boone Pickens School of Business, 1800 South Washington, Suite 110, Amarillo, TX 79102, (806) 372-5151.
Athens: Trinity Valley Small Business Development Center, 500 South Prairieville, Athens, TX 75751, (903) 675-7403; FAX: (903) 675-6316.
Austin: Austin Small Business Development Center, 221 South IH 35, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78741, (512) 326-2256; FAX: (512) 447-9825.
Baytown: Lee College, Small Business Development Center, Rundell Hall, 511 South Whiting Street, Baytown, TX 77520-4703, (713) 425-6309; FAX: (713) 425-6307.
Beaumont: John Gray Institute/Lamar University, Small Business Development Center, 855 Florida Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77705, (409) 880-2367; FAX: (409) 880-2201; (800) 722-3443.
Bonham: Bonham Small Business Development Center (Satellite), Sam Raybourn Center, Bonham, TX 75418, (903) 583-4811.
Brenham: Blinn College, Small Business Development Center, 902 College Avenue, Brenham, TX 77833, (409) 830-4137; FAX: (409) 830-4116.
Bryan: Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 401 South Washington, Bryan, TX 77806, (409) 823-3034; FAX: (409) 822-4818.
Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 1201 North Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX 78403, (512) 882-6161; FAX: (512) 888-5627.
Corsicana: Navarro Small Business Development Center, 120 North 12th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110, (903) 874-0658; FAX: (903) 874-4187.
Dallas: International Business Center, 2050 Stemmons Freeway, World Trade Center, Suite #150, P.O. Box 58299, Dallas, TX 75258, (214) 653-1777; FAX: (214) 748-5774.
Denison: Grayson Small Business Development Center, 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020, (903) 786-3551; FAX: (903) 463-5284.
Denton: Denton Small Business Development Center (Satellite), P.O. Drawer P, Denton, TX 76202, (817) 382-7151; FAX: (817) 382-0040.
DeSoto: Best Southwest Small Business Development Center, 1001 N. Beckley, Suite 606D, DeSoto, TX 75115, (214) 228-3783.
Edinburg: University of Texas/Pan American, Small Business Development Center, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539-2999, (512) 381-3361; FAX: (512) 381-2322.
El Paso: El Paso Community College, Small Business Development Center, 103 Montana Avenue, Room 202, El Paso, TX 79902-3929, (915) 534-3410; FAX: (915) 534-3420.
Fort Worth: Tarrant Small Business Development Center, 1500 Houston Street, Room 163, 7917 Highway 80 West, Fort Worth, TX 76102, (817) 244-7158; FAX: (817) 877-9295.
Gainesville: Cooke Small Business Development Center, 1525 West California, Gainesville, TX 76240, (817) 665-4785; FAX: (817) 668-6049.
Galveston: Galveston College, Small Business Development Center, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550, (409) 740-7380; FAX: (409) 740-7381.
Hillsboro: Hillsboro Small Business Development Center (Satellite), SOS Building, P.O. Box 619, Hillsboro, TX 76645, (817) 582-2555, ext. 282.
Houston: North Harris Community College District, Small Business Development Center, 350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77060, (713) 591-9320; FAX: (713) 591-3513; (800) 443-SBDC.
Huntsville: Sam Houston State University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Administration, P.O. Box 2056, Huntsville, TX 77341, (409) 294-3737; FAX: (409) 294-3612.
Kingsville: Kingsville Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, 635 East King, Kingsville, TX 78363, (512) 595-5088; FAX: (512) 592-0866.
Lake Jackson: Brazosport College, Small Business Development Center, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, (409) 265-6131, ext. 380; FAX: (409) 265-7208.
Laredo: Laredo Development Foundation, Small Business Development Center, 616 Leal Street, Laredo, TX 78041, (512) 722-0563.
Longview: Kilgore College, Small Business Development Center, 300 South High, Longview, TX 75601, (903) 757-5857; FAX: (903) 753-7920.
Lubbock: Texas Tech University, Small Business Development Center, Center for Innovation, 2579 South Loop 289, Suite 114, Lubbock, TX 79423, (806) 745-1637; FAX: (806) 745-6207.
Lufkin: Angelina Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, TX 75902, (409) 639-1887; FAX: (409) 639-4299.
Mt. Pleasant: Northeast Texarkana Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1307, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455, (214) 572-1911; FAX: (903) 572-6712.
Odessa: University of Texas/Permian Basin, Small Business Development Center, 4901 East University, Odessa, TX 79762, (915) 563-0400; FAX: (915) 561-5534.
Paris: Paris Small Business Development Center, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460, (214) 784-1802; FAX: (903) 784-1801.
Plano: Collin County Small Business Development Center, Plano Market Square, 1717 East Spring Creek Parkway, #109, Plano, TX 75074, (214) 881-0506; FAX: (214) 423-3956.
San Angelo: Angelo State University, Small Business Development Center, 2610 West Avenue N, Campus Box 10910, San Angelo, TX 76909, (915) 942-2119; FAX: (915) 942-2038.
San Antonio: UTSA, International Small Business Development Center, 801 S. Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205, (512) 227-2997; FAX: (512) 222-9834.
Stafford: Houston Community College System, Small Business Development Center, 13600 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477, (713) 499-4870; FAX: (713) 499-8194.
Stephenville: Tarleton State University, Small Business Development Center, Box T-158, Stephenville, TX 76402, (817) 968-9330; FAX: (817) 968-9329.
Texas City: College of the Mainland, Small Business Development Center, 8419 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591, (409) 938-7578; FAX: (409) 935-5816.
Tyler: Tyler Small Business Development Center, 1530 South SW Loop 323, Suite 100, Tyler, TX 75701, (903) 510-2975; FAX: (903) 510-2978.
Victoria: University of Houston-Victoria, Small Business Development Center, 700 Main Center, Suite 102, Victoria, TX 77901, (512) 575-8944; FAX: (512) 575-8852.
Waco: McLennan Small Business Development Center, 4601 North 19th Street, Waco, TX 76708, (817) 750-3600; FAX: (817) 756-0776.
Wharton: Wharton County Junior College, Small Business Development Center, Administration Building, Room 102, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX 77488-0080, (409) 532-0604; FAX: (409) 532-2201.
Wichita Fall: Midwestern State University, Small Business Development Center, Division of Business, 3400 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, (817) 696-6738; FAX: (817) 689-4374.
State Starting Places and Money
Utah
General Information
Small Business Advocate, Utah Small Business Development Center, University of Utah, Suite 418, 660 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Utah Small Business Development Center, University of Utah, 102 West 500 South, Suite 315, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; (801) 581-7905, FAX: (801) 581-7814
Cedar City: Southern Utah University, Small Business Development Center, 351 West Center, Cedar City, UT 84720, (801) 586-5400; FAX: (801) 586-5493.
Ephraim: Snow College, Small Business Development Center, 345 West 1st North, Ephraim, UT 84627, (801) 283-4021; (801) 283-6890; FAX: (801) 283-6913.
Logan: Utah State University, Small Business Development Center, East Campus Building, Logan, UT 84322-8330, (801) 750-2277; FAX: (801) 750-3317.
Ogden: Weber State University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Economics, Ogden, UT 84408-3806, (801) 626-7232; FAX: (801) 626-7423.
Price: College of Eastern Utah, Small Business Development Center, 451 East 400 North, Price, UT 84501, (801) 637-1995; FAX: (801) 637-4102.
Provo: Brigham Young University, Small Business Development Center, School of Management, 790 Tanner Building, Provo, UT 84602, (801) 378-4022; FAX: (801) 378-4501.
Roosevelt: Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center, Small Business Development Center, 1100 East Lagoon, P.O. Box 124-5, Roosevelt, UT 84066, (801) 722-4523; FAX: (801) 722-5804.
St. George: Dixie College, Small Business Development Center, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770, (801) 673-4811 ext 353; FAX: (801) 673-8552.
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State Starting Places and Money
Vermont
General Information
Vermont Economic Development Department, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602; (802) 828-3221; (800) 622-4553, in-state.
Small Business Advocate, Vermont Agency of Development and Community Affairs, Montpelier, VT 05602; (802) 828-3211. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based service to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Vermont Small Business Development Center, Suite 13, One Blair Park, Williston, VT 05495-9404; (802) 878-0181, FAX: (802) 878-0245
Morrisville: UVM Extension System, Central Small Business Development Center, RFD 1 Box 2280, Morrisville, VT 05661, (802) 888-4972; FAX: (802) 888-2432.
Rutland: UVM Extension System, Southwest Small Business Development Center, Box 489, Rutland, VT 05701, (802) 773-3349; FAX: (802) 775-4840.
St. Johnsbury: UVM Extension System, Northeast Small Business Development Center, HCR 31, Box 436, Johnsbury, VT 05819, (802) 748-5512.
West Brattleboro: UVM Extension System, Southeast Small Business Development Center Resource Center, Box 2430, 411 Western Ave., West Brattleboro, VT 05301, (802) 257-7967; FAX: (802) 257-0112.
State Starting Places and Money
Virginia
General Information
Department of Economic Development, Office of Small Business and Financial Services, 1000 Washington Building, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 786-3791. Helps new or expanding business by answering questions about licensing, taxes, regulations, assistance programs, etc. The office can also locate sources of information in other state agencies, and it also can identify sources of help for business planning, management, exporting, and financing.
Virginia Employment Commission Economic Information Services Division, 703 East Main St., P.O. Box 1358, Richmond, VA 23211; (804) 786-3047. Publishes the Virginia Business Resource Directory, a comprehensive source of information on every aspect of doing business in the state, from business planning, management and personnel issues to sources of finance, marketing assistance, and regulations and licences.
Small Business Advocate, Office of Small Business and Financial Services, Virginia Department of Economic Development, 1000 Washington Building, Richmond, VA 23219; (804) 786-3791. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Virginia Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 798, Richmond, VA 23206-0798; (804) 371-8258, FAX: (804) 371-8185
Arlington: George Mason University/Arlington Campus, Small Business Development Center, 3401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 993-8129; FAX: (703) 993-8130.
Big Stone Gap: Mt. Empire Community College, Southwest Small Business Development Center, Drawer 700, Route 23, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, (703) 523-6529; FAX: (703) 523-4130.
Blacksburg: Western Virginia Small Business Development Center Consortium, VPI & SU, Economic Development Assistance Center, 404 Clay Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0539, (703) 231-5278; FAX: (703) 953-2307.
Charlottesville: Central Virginia Small Business Development Center, 700 Harris Street, Suite 207, Charlottesville, VA 22901-4553, (804) 295-8198, FAX: (804) 979-3749.
Fairfax: Northern Virginia Small Business Development Center, 4260 Chainbridge Road, Suite B-1, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 993-2131; FAX: (703) 993-2126.
Farmville: Longwood College, Small Business Development Center, Farmville, VA 23901, (804) 395-2086, FAX: (804) 395-2359.
Harrisonburg: James Madison University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business Building, Room 523, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (703) 568-3227; FAX: (703) 568-3399.
Lynchburg: Lynchburg Regional Small Business Development Center, 147 Mill Ridge Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (804) 582-6100; FAX: (804) 582-6106.
Manassas: Small Business Development Center, Dr. William E.S. Flory, 10311 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA 22110, (703) 335-2500; FAX: (703) 335-1700.
Norfolk: Hampton Roads Inc., Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 327, 420 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23501, (804) 622-6414; FAX: (804) 622-5563.
Radford: New River Valley Small Business Development Center, New River Valley Planning District Commission Office, P.O. Box 3726, 1612 Wadsworth Street, Radford, VA 24143, (703) 731-9546; FAX: (703) 831-6093.
Richlands: Southwest Virginia Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box SVCC, Richlands, VA 24641, (703) 964-7345; FAX: (703) 964-9307.
Richmond: Capital Area Small Business Development Center, 403 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 648-7838; FAX: (804) 648-7849.
Roanoke: The Blue Ridge Small Business Development Center, 310 First Street, S.W. Mezzanine, Roanoke, VA 24011, (703) 983-0717; FAX: (703) 983-0723.
South Boston: South Boston Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1116, South Boston, VA 24596, (804) 575-0044, FAX: (804) 572-4087.
Sterling: Loudoun County Small Business Development Center, One Steeplechase at Dulles, 21736 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 100, Sterling, VA 22170, (703) 430-7222; FAX: (703) 430-9562.
Wytheville: Wytheville Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1000 E. Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, (703) 228-5541, ext 314; FAX: (703) 228-2542.
State Starting Places and Money
Washington
Business Assistance Division, Department of Trade and Economic Development, 101 General Administration Building, AX-13, Olympia, WA 98504; (206) 586-3021
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Washington Small Business Development Center, Washington State University, 245 Todd Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-4727; (509) 355-1576, FAX: (509) 335-0949
Aberdeen: Grays Harbor College, Small Business Development Center, 1602 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520, (206) 532-9020.
Bellevue: Bellevue Community College, Small Business Development Center, 3000 Landerholm Circle, Bellevue, WA 98009, (206) 641-2265; FAX: (206) 453-3032.
Bellingham: Western Washington University, Small Business Development Center, College of Business and Economics, 415 Park Hall, Bellingham, WA 98225, (206) 676-3899; FAX: (509) 647-4844.
Centralia: Centralia Community College, Small Business Development Center, 600 West Locust Street, Centralia, WA 98531, (206) 736-9391; FAX: (206) 753-3404.
Everett: Edmonds Community College, Small Business Development Center, 917 134th Street, S.W., Everett, WA 98204, (206) 745-0430; FAX: (206) 745-5563.
Moses Lake: Big Bend Community College, Small Business Development Center, 7662 Chanute Street, Bldg. 1500, Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299, (509) 762-6239; FAX: (509) 762-6329.
Mt. Vernon: Skagit Valley College, Small Business Development Center, 2405 College Way, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273, (206) 428-1282; FAX: (206) 428-1186.
Olympia: South Puget Sound Community College, Small Business Development Center, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98501, (206) 754-7711; FAX: (206) 586-6054.
Omak: Wenatchee Valley College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1042, Omak, WA 98841, (509) 826-5107; FAX: (509) 826-4604.
Pasco: Columbia Basin College, Small Business Development Center, 2600 North 20th, Pasco, WA 99301, (509) 547-0511; FAX: (509) 546-0401.
Seattle: South Seattle Community College, Small Business Development Center, 6000 16th Avenue, SW, Seattle, WA 98106, (206) 764-5339; FAX: (206) 764-5393.
Seattle: Washington State University at Seattle, Small Business Development Center, 2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2608, Seattle, WA 98121-2518, (206) 464-5450.
Seattle: North Seattle Community College, Small Business Development Center, International Trade Institute, 9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 527-3732; FAX: (206) 527-3734.
Spokane: Community College of Spokane, Small Business Development Center, West 601 First, Spokane, WA 99204, (509) 459-3741; FAX: (509) 459-3433.
Tacoma: Washington State University at Tacoma, Small Business Development Center, 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300, Box 1933, Tacoma, WA 98401-1933, (206) 272-7232; FAX: (206) 597-7305.
Tacoma: Pierce College, Small Business Development Center, 9401 Farwest Drive, SW, Tacoma, WA 98498, (206) 964-6776; FAX: (206) 964-6746.
Vancouver: Columbia River Economic Development Council, Small Business Development Center, 100 East Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660-3156, (206) 693-2555; FAX: (206) 694-9927.
Wenatchee: Wenatchee Valley College, Small Business Development Center, 1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801, (509) 662-1651; FAX: (206) 764-5393.
Yakima: Yakima Valley Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 1647, Yakima, WA 98907, (509) 575-2284; FAX: (509) 575-2461.
State Starting Places and Money
West Virginia
General Information
Small Business Development Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 24305; (304) 348-2960. Acts as a one-stop resource center for information and assistance in filing state and federal forms and coordinates assistance programs with other agencies.
Small Business Advocate, Director, Small Business Development Center, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 24305; (304) 348-2960. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: West Virginia Small Business Development Center, West Virginia Development Office, 1115 Virginia Street, East, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25310-2406; (304) 558-2960, FAX: (304) 558-0127
Athens: Concord College, Small Business Development Center, Center for Economic Action, Box D-125, Athens, WV 24712, (304) 384-5103.
Bluefield: Bluefield State College, Small Business Development Center, 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701, (304) 327-4107; FAX: (304) 325-7747.
Fairmount: Fairmount State College, Small Business Development Center, Fairmount, WV 26554, (304) 367-4125.
Huntington: Marshall University, Small Business Development Center, 1050 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, (304) 696-6789.
Keyser: Potomac State College, Rural and Small Business Development Center, 75 Arnold Street, Keyser, WV 26726, (304) 788-3011.
Montgomery: West Virginia Institute of Technology, Small Business Development Center, Room 102, Engineering Building, Montgomery, WV 25136, (304) 442-5501.
Morgantown: West Virginia University, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 6025, Morgantown, WV 26506, (304) 293-5839.
Parkersburg: West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Small Business Development Center, Route 5, Box 167-A, Parkersburg, WV 26101, (304) 424-8277.
Shepherdstown: Shepherd College, Small Business Development Center, 120 North Princess Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, (800) 344-5231, ext 261.
Wheeling: West Virginia Northern Community College, Small Business Development Center, College Square, Wheeling, WV 26003, (304) 233-5900; ext. 206.
State Starting Places and Money
i Wisconsin
General Information
Permit Information Center, Department of Development, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707; (608) 266-1386. Coordinates state regulatory and business development needs by providing information on permit requirements, expedition of permit issuance, monitoring of a permit's progress in the bureaucracy, and recommending improvements in the permit process.
Small Business Advocate, Depoartment of Development, Bureau of Advocacy, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707; (608) 266-6747. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, University of Wisconsin, 432 N. Lake Street, Room 423, Madison, WI 53706; (608) 263-7794, FAX: (608) 262-3878
Eau Claire: University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Small Business Development Center, Schneider Hall, #113, Eau Claire, WI 54701, (715) 836-5637.
Green Bay: University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, Small Business Development Center, Library Learning Center, Room 710, Green Bay, WI 54302, (414) 465-2089.
Kenosha: University of Wisconsin at Parkside, Small Business Development Center, 234 Tallent Hall, Kenosha, WI 53141, (414) 595-2620.
La Crosse: University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, Small Business Development Center, School of Business, La Crosse, WI 54601, (608) 785-8782.
Madison: University of Wisconsin at Madison, Small Business Development Center, 905 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715, (608) 263-2221.
Milwaukee: University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Small Business Development Center, 929 North Sixth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203, (414) 227-3241.
Oshkosh: University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, Small Business Development Center, Clow Faculty Building, Room 157, Oshkosh, WI 54901, (414) 424-1453.
Stevens Point: University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, Small Business Development Center, 012 Main Building, Stevens Point, WI 54481, (715) 346-2004.
Superior: University of Wisconsin at Superior, Small Business Development Center, 29 Sundquist Hall, Superior, WI 54880, (715) 394-8352.
Whitewater: University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Small Business Development Center, 1000 Carlson, Whitewater, WI 53190, (414) 472-3217.
State Starting Places and Money
Wyoming
General Information
Small Business Advocate, Economic Development and Stabilization Board, Herschler Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-7287. Assistance in cutting bureaucratic red tape. Information and expertise in dealing with state, federal, and local agencies.
Small Business Development Centers
The following offices offer free and fee-based services to new and expanding businesses:
Lead Center: Wyoming Small Business Development Center, 111 West 2nd Street, Suite 416, Casper, WY 82601; (307) 235-4825, FAX: (307) 473-7243
Casper: Small Business Development Center, 350 West A, Suite 200, Casper, WY 82601, (307) 235-4827.
Cheyenne: Laramie County Community College, Small Business Development Center, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, (307) 778-1222.
Douglas: Eastern Wyoming Community College, Small Business Development Center, Douglas Branch, 203 North Sixth Street, Douglas, WY 82633, (307) 358-4090.
Gillette: Sheridan College, Small Business Development Center, 720 West 8th, Gillette, WY 82716, (307) 686-0297.
Lander: Central Wyoming College, Small Business Development Center, 360 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520, (307) 332-3394; (800) 338-1864.
Laramie: University of Wyoming, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 3275, University Station, Laramie, WY 82070, (307) 766-2363.
Powell: Northwest Community College, Small Business Development Center, 146 South Bent #103, Powell, WY 82435, (307) 754-3745.
Rock Springs: Western Wyoming Community College, Small Business Development Center, P.O. Box 428, Rock Springs, WY 82902, (307) 382-1830.
State Starting Places and Money
Federal Money for Business
* See also Careers and Workplace; Research Grants in Every Field Chapter
The following is a description of the federal funds available to small businesses, entrepreneurs, inventors, and researchers. This information is derived from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance which is published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, DC. The number next to the title description is the official reference for this federal program. Contact the office listed below the caption for further details. The following is a description of the terms used for the types of assistance available:
Loans: money lent by a federal agency for a specific period of time and with a reasonable expectation of repayment. Loans may or may not require payment of interest.
Loan Guarantees: programs in which federal agencies agree to pay back part or all of a loan to a private lender if the borrower defaults.
Grants: money given by federal agencies for a fixed period of time and which does not have to be repaid.
Direct Payments: funds provided by federal agencies to individuals, private firms, and institutions. The use of direct payments may be "specified" to perform a particular service or for "unrestricted" use.
Insurance: coverage under specific programs to assure reimbursement for losses sustained. Insurance may be provided by federal agencies or through insurance companies and may or may not require the payment of premiums.
e payment of premiums.
Federal Money for Business
* Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) 59.002
Office of Disaster Assistance
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 502-6734
To assist business concerns suffering economic injury as a result of certain Presidential, SBA, and/or U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declarations. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $108,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Loans for Small Business (Business Loans 7(a)(11))
59.003
Director, Loan Policy and Procedures Branch
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7511
To provide loans to small business owned by low-income persons or located in areas of high unemployment. Types of assistance: Loans, Loan Guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $16,800,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Management and Technical Assistance for Socially and
Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (7(j)
Development Assistance Program) 59.007
Associate Administrator for Minority Small Business
and Capital Ownership Development
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6423
To provide management and technical assistance through qualified individuals, public or private organizations to existing or potential businesses which are economically and socially disadvantaged or which are located in areas of high concentration of unemployment. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $8,040,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Physical Disaster Loans (7(b) Loans(DL)) 59.008
Office of Disaster Assistance
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6734
To provide loans to the victims of designated physical-type disasters for uninsured loans. Types of assistance: Loans, Loan Guarantee. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $358,300,000.
* Small Business Investment Companies
(SBIC; SSBICC) 59.011
Director
Office of Investments
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6510
To establish privately owned and managed small business investment companies; to provide equity capital and long term loan funds and advisory services. Type of assistance: Loans, Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $263,539,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Small Business Loans (Regular Business Loans - 7(a)
Loans) 59.012
Director
Loan Policy and Procedures Branch
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7510
To provide guaranteed loans to small businesses which are unable to obtain financing in the private credit marketplace, but can demonstrate an ability to repay loans granted. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $5,133,352,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Local Development Company Loans (502 Loans)
59.013
Office of Economic Development
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW, Room 720
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6485
To make federal loans to local development companies to provide long-term financing to small business concerns located in their areas. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $34,718,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Bond Guarantees for Surety Companies (Surety Bond
Guarantee) 59.016
Asst. Administrator
Office of Surety Guarantees
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416
Dorothy Kleeschulte (202) 205-6540
To guarantee surety bonds issued by commercial surety companies for small contractors unable to obtain a bond without a guarantee. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,566,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Handicapped Assistance Loans (HAL-1 and HAL-2)
59.021
Director, Loan Policy and Procedures Branch
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7510
To provide direct loans for nonprofit sheltered workshops and other similar organizations that produce goods and services. Types of assistance: Loans, Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $11,800,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Service Corps of Retired Executives Association
(SCORE) 59.026
National SCORE Office
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009 (202) 653-6279
To utilize the management experience of retired and active business executives to counsel and train potential and existing small businesses. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,712,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Veterans Loan Program (Veterans Loans) 59.038
Director, Loan Policy and Procedures Branch
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7510
To provide loans to small businesses owned by Vietnam-era and disabled veterans. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $16,700,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Certified Development Company Loans (504 Loans)
59.041
Office of Economic Development
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6485
To assist small business concerns by providing long-term financing for fixed assets through the sale of debentures to private investors. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $682,443,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Business Loans for 8(a) Program Participants (8(a)
Program Loans) 59.042
Director
Loan Policy and Procedures Branch
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7510
To provide direct and guaranteed loans to small business contractors receiving assistance under the subsection of 7(j) 10 and section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636 (a)), who are unable to obtain financing on reasonable terms in the private credit marketplace, but can demonstrate an ability to repay loans granted. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $4,900,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Women's Business Ownership Assistance 59.043
Small Business Administration
Office of Women's Business Ownership
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-6673
To promote the legitimate interest of small business concerns owned and controlled by women and to remove, in so far as possible, the discriminatory barriers that are encountered by women in accessing the capital and other factors of production. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,267,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Commodity Loans and Purchases (Price Supports)
10.051
Cotton, Grain and Rice Price Support Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-7641
To improve and stabilize farm income, to assist in bringing about balance between supply and demand of the commodities, and to assist farmers in the orderly marketing of their crops. Types of assistance: Direct Payments, Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $7,675,721,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cotton Production Stabilization (Cotton Direct
Payments) 10.052
Deputy Administrator Policy Analysis
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6734
To assure adequate production for domestic and foreign demand for fiber, to protect income for farmers, to take into account federal costs, to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. cotton for domestic mill use and export, and to conserve our natural resources. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $930,253,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Dairy Indemnity Program 10.053
Emergency Operations and Livestock Program Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-7673
To protect dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy products who, through no fault of their own, are directed to remove their milk or dairy products from commercial markets because of contamination from pesticides which have been approved for use by the Federal government. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $200,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) 10.054
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To enable farmers to perform emergency conservation measures to control wind erosion on farmlands, or to rehabilitate farmlands damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, or other natural disasters. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $24,612,250.
signa
Federal Money for Business
* Feed Grain Production Stabilization (Feed Grain Direct
Payments) 10.055
Deputy Administrator Policy Analysis
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-4418
To assure adequate production for domestic and foreign demand, to protect income for farmers, to take into account federal costs, to enhance the competitiveness of United States exports. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,279,453,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Wheat Production Stabilization (Wheat Direct
Payments) 10.058
Deputy Administrator Policy Analysis
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-4417
To assure adequate production for domestic and foreign demand, to protect income for farmers, to take into account federal costs, to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. exports, to compact inflation, and to conserve our natural resources. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,712,500,000.
Federal Money for Business
* National Wool Act Payments (Wool and Mohair Support
Payments) 10.059
Deputy Administrator Policy Analysis
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6734
To encourage continued domestic production of wool at prices fair to both producers and consumers in a way which will assure a viable domestic wool industry in the future. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $179,600,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Water Bank Program 10.062
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To conserve surface waters; preserve and improve the nation's wetlands; increase migratory waterfowl habitat in nesting, breeding and feeding areas in the U.S.; and secure environmental benefits for the nation. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $21,113,713.
Federal Money for Business
* Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP) 10.063
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
Control of erosion and sedimentation, encourage voluntary compliance with federal and state requirements to solve point and nonpoint source pollution, improve water quality, encourage energy conservation measures, and assure a continued supply of necessary food and fiber for a strong and healthy people and economy. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $230,147,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Forestry Incentives Program (FIP) 10.064
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To bring private non-industrial forest land under intensified management; to increase timber production; to assure adequate supplies of timber; and to enhance other forest resources through a combination of public and private investments on the most productive sites on eligible individual or consolidated ownerships of efficient size and operation. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $14,334,176.
Federal Money for Business
* Rice Production Stabilization (Rice Direct Payments)
10.065
Deputy Administrator
Policy Analysis Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-7923
To assure adequate production for domestic and foreign demand, to protect income for farmers, to take into account federal costs, to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. exports, and to conserve our natural resources. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $490,200,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Emergency Livestock Assistance 10.066
Emergency Operations and Livestock Programs Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-5621
To provide emergency feed assistance to eligible livestock owners, in a State, county, or area approved by the Executive Vice President, CCC, where because of disease, insect infestation, flood, drought, fire, hurricane, earthquake, storm, hot weather, or other natural disaster, a livestock emergency exists. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $82,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Grain Reserve Program (Farmer-Held and Owned Grain
Reserve) 10.067
Cotton, Grain and Rice Price Support Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-9886
To insulate sufficient quantities of grain from the market to increase price to farmers. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $26,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rural Clean Water Program (RCWP) 10.068
Conservation and Environmental Protection Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To achieve improved water quality in the most cost-effective manner possible in keeping with the provisions of adequate supplies of food, fiber, and a quality environment, and to help control nonpoint source agricultural pollution. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,235,830.
Federal Money for Business
* Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 10.069
Conservation and Environmental Protection Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To protect the nation's long-term capability to produce food and fiber; to reduce soil erosion; to reduce sedimentation; to improve water quality; to create a better habitat for fish and wildlife. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,739,560,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
(CRBSCP) 10.070
Conservation and Environmental Protection Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2415
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-6221
To provide financial and technical assistance to identify salt source areas; develop project plans to carry out conservation practices to reduce salt loads; install conservation practices to reduce salinity levels; and carry out research, education, and demonstration activities. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $17,366,164.
Federal Money for Business
* Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR Program)
10.212
SBIR Coordinator
Office of Grants and Program Systems
Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 323, Aerospace Bldg.
14th and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-2200 (202) 401-6852
To stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs, increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from USDA supported research and development effort, and foster and encourage minority and disadvantaged participation in technological innovation. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $5,627,503.
* Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
10.215
Cooperative State Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 720-4423
To promote scientific investigation and education in order to reduce pesticides, improve low-imput farm management, research and take advantage of local agricultural conditions and practices. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $6,441,709.
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Federal Money for Business
* Emergency Loans 10.404
Administrator
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1632
To assist family farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators with loans to cover losses resulting from major and/or natural disasters. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $72,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants (Labor Housing)
10.405
Multi-Family Housing Processing Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1604
To provide decent, safe and sanitary low-rent housing and related facilities for domestic farm laborers. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $11,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Farm Operating Loans 10.406
Director, Farmer Programs Loan Making Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1632
To enable operators of not larger than family farms through the extension of credit and supervisory assistance, to make efficient use of their land, labor, and other resources. Loans also available to youths. Types of assistance: Loans, Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,600,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Farm Ownership Loans 10.407
Administrator
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1632
To assist eligible farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture operators, including farming cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, and joint operations through the extension of credit to become owner-operators of not larger than family farms. Types of assistance: Loans, Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $555,500,000.
To provide economically designed and constructed rental and cooperative housing and related facilities suited for independent living for rural residents. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $573,900,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Soil and Water Loans (SW Loans) 10.416
Administrator
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1632
To facilitate improvement, protection, and proper use of farmland by providing adequate financing and supervisory assistance for soil conservation, water resource development, conservation and use. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,544,000.
* Indian Tribes and Tribal Corporation Loans 10.421
Director
Community Facilities Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington DC 20250 (202) 720-1490
To enable tribes and tribal corporations to acquire land for the use of the tribe or its members. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Business and Industrial Loans 10.422
Administrator
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250-0700 (202) 690-1533
To assist public, private, or cooperative organizations (profit or nonprofit), Indian tribes or individuals in rural areas to obtain quality loans for the purpose of improving, developing or financing business, industry, and employment and improving the economic and environment climate in rural communities including pollution abatement and control. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $101,127,500.
Federal Money for Business
* Industrial Development Grants (IDG) 10.424
Director
Community Facilities Loan Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1490
To facilitate the development of small and emerging private business, industry and related employment for improving the economy in rural communities. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $20,750,000.
Multi-Housing Services and Property Management Division
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-1599
To reduce the rents paid by low-income families occupying eligible Rural Rental Housing (RRH), Rural Cooperative Housing (RCH), and Farm Labor Housing (LH) projects financed by the Farmers Home Administration through its Sections 515, 514, and 516 loans and grants. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $319,900,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Interest Rate Reduction Program 10.437
County Supervisor
Farmers Home Administrator
(in the county where the farming is located)
Or write FmHA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250
To aid not larger than family sized farms in obtaining credit when they are temporarily unable to project a positive cash flow without a reduction in the interest rate. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $175,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Intermediary Relending Program 10.439
Farmers Home Administration
Room 6321
South Agriculture Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 690-4100
To finance business facilities and community development. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $32,500,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Crop Insurance 10.450
Manager
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ste. 500
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 254-8460
To improve economic stability of agriculture through a sound system of crop insurance by providing multi-peril insurance for individual producers of commercially grown commodities against unavoidable causes of loss such as adverse weather conditions, fire, insects or other natural disasters. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,170,292,796.
Federal Money for Business
* Foreign Agricultural Market Development and
Promotion 10.600
Assistant Administrator
Commodity and Marketing Programs
Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-4761
To create, expand, and maintain markets abroad for U.S. agricultural commodities. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $34,700,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Market Promotion Program (MPP) 10.601
Assistant Administrator
Commodity and Marketing Programs
Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 447-4761
To encourage foreign agricultural market development, and to counter or offset the adverse effect on the export of a U.S. agricultural commodity or the product thereof due to subsidy, import quota, or other unfair foreign trade practice. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $200,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rural Electrification Loans and Loan Guarantees (REA)
10.850
Administrator
Rural Electrification Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250-1500 (202) 720-9540
To assure that people in eligible rural areas have access to electric services comparable in reliability and quality to the rest of the nation. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,057,550,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rural Telephone Loans and Loan Guarantees (REA)
10.851
Administrator
Rural Electrification Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-9540
To assure that people in eligible rural areas have access to telephone service comparable in reliability and quality to the rest of the nation. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $358,875,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rural Telephone Bank Loans (Rural Telephone Bank)
10.852
Governor
Rural Telephone Bank
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-9540
To provide supplemental financing to extend and improve telephone service in rural areas. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $177,045,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants 10.854
Administrator
Rural Electrification Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-9552
To promote rural economic development and job creation projects, including funding for project feasibility studies, start-up costs, incubator projects, and other reasonable expenses for the purpose of fostering rural development. Types of assistance: Loans, Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $8,773,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Great Plains Conservation 10.900
Deputy Chief for Programs
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013 (202) 720-1868
To conserve and develop the Great Plains soil and water resources by providing technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and others in planning and implementing conservation practices. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available: $16,500,109.
Federal Money for Business
* Research and Evaluation Program 11.312
David H. Geddes
Room H-7315
Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4085
To assist in the determination of causes of unemployment; to promote programs that will raise income levels; to alleviate economic distress. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $1,193,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Trade Adjustment Assistance 11.313
Daniel F. Harrington
U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Adjustment Assistance Division
Economic Development Administration
14th and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-3373
To provide trade adjustment assistance to firms and industries adversely affected by increased imports. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $14,000,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Fishermen's Contingency Fund (Title IV) 11.408
Inspection Services Division
Financial Services Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
1335 East West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-713-2396
To compensate U.S. commercial fishermen for damage/loss of fishing gear and 50% of resulting economic loss due to oil and gas related activities in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $989,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund
(Section 10) 11.409
Chief, Financial Services Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-713-2396
To compensate U.S. fishermen for the loss, damage, or destruction of their vessels by foreign fishing vessels and their gear by any vessel. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,296,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Minority Business Development Centers (MBDC)
11.800
Assistant Director
Office of Program Operations
Room 5063, Minority Business Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-8015
To provide business development services for a minimal fee to minority firms and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $22,491,000.
* American Indian Program (AIP) 11.801
Assistant Director
Office of Program Development
Room 5063
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-8015
To provide business development service to American Indians and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,495,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Minority Business and Industry Association-Minority
Chambers of Commerce (MB and IA/C of C) 11.802
Theresa Speake, Asst. Director
Office of Program Development
Room 5096, Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5770
To provide financial assistance for Minority Business and Industry Association/ Minority Chambers of Commerce (MB and IA/C of C) which act as advocates for their members and the minority community. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $4,601,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms
(Procurement Technical Assistance (PTA)) 12.002
Defense Logistics Agency
Cameron Station
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (DLA-U)
Room 4B130
Alexandria, VA 22304-6100 (202) 274-6471
To assist eligible entities in the payment of the costs of establishing new Procurement Technical Assistance Programs and maintaining existing Procurement Technical Assistance Programs. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $12,279,481.
Federal Money for Business
* Interest Reduction Payments-Rental and Cooperative
Housing for Lower Income Families (236) 14.103
Director
Office of Multifamily Housing Management
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3730
To provide good quality rental and cooperative housing for persons of low- and moderate-income by providing interest reduction payments in order to lower their housing costs. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $645,579,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Construction or Substantial
Rehabilitation of Condominium Projects (234(d)
Condominiums) 14.112
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To enable sponsors to develop condominium projects in which individual units will be sold to home buyers. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $7,679,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance - Homes (203(b)) 14.117
Director
Single Family Development Division
Office of Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To help families undertake home ownership. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $44,279,662,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Cooperative Projects (213
Cooperatives) 14.126
Policies and Procedures Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To make it possible for nonprofit cooperative ownership housing corporations or trusts to develop or sponsor the development of housing projects to be operated as cooperatives. Most cooperative mortgages are now obtained under 221 (d)(3). Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks (207(m)
Manufactured Home Parks) 14.127
Policies and Procedures Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To make possible the financing of construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
To make possible the financing of hospitals. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $428,754,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care
Facilities and Board and Care Homes (232 Nursing
Homes) 14.129
Insurance Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20412 (202) 708-2556
Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $684,098,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Purchase of Sales-Type
Cooperative Housing Units 14.132
Director
Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To make available good quality new housing for purchase by individual members of a housing cooperative. Now accepting applications. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact office above.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Purchase of Units in
Condominiums (234(c)) 14.133
Director
Single Family Development Division
Office of Insured Single Family Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2700
To enable families to purchase units in condominium projects. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,904,209,000
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing for Moderate
Income Families and Elderly, Market Interest Rate
(221(d)(3) and (4) Multifamily - Market Rate Housing)
14.135
Policies and Procedures Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To provide good quality rental or cooperative housing for moderate income families and the elderly. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $666,648,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing for the Elderly
(231) 14.138
Policies and Procedures Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2556
To provide good quality rental housing for the elderly. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,693,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing in Urban Renewal
Areas 14.139
Policies and Procedures Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2566
To provide good quality rental housing in urban renewal areas, code enforcement areas, and other areas designated for overall revitalization. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $5,674,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Property Improvement Loan Insurance for Improving all
Existing Structures and Building of New
Nonresidential Structures (Title I) 14.142
Director
Title I Insurance Division
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (202) 708-2880
Washington DC 20410 (800) 733-4663
To facilitate the financing of improvements to homes and other existing structures and the building of new nonresidential structures. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,440,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rent Supplements--Rental Housing for Lower Income
Families 14.149
Office of Multi-Family Housing Management
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3730
To make good quality rental housing available to low income families at a cost they can afford. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $50,139,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Supplemental Loan Insurance-Multifamily Rental
Housing 14.151
Policies and Procedures Division
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington DC 20411 (202) 708-2556
To finance repairs, additions and improvements to multifamily projects, group practice facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes already insured by HUD or held by HUD. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $184,370,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of
To provide mortgage insurance to lenders for the purchase or refinancing of existing multifamily housing projects, whether conventionally financed or subject to federally insured mortgages. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $418,075,000.
* Housing for the Elderly or Disabled 202- 14.157
Housing for the Elderly and Handicapped People Division
Office of Elderly and Assisted Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-2730
To provide for rental or cooperative housing and related facilities (such as central dining) for the elderly or disabled. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $11,105,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Operating Assistance for Troubled Multifamily Housing
To provide assistance to restore or maintain the physical and financial soundness of certain projects assisted or approved for assistance under the National Housing Act or under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. Types of assistance: Grants, Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $208,500,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance-Two Year Operating Loss Loans,
Section 22 14.167
Office of Insured Multifamily Housing Development
Policies and Procedures Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-3730
To insure a separate loan covering operating losses incurred during the first two years following the date of completion of a multifamily project with a HUD insured first mortgage. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $8,155,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance--Experimental Homes
(ExTech 233-Homes) 14.507
Asst. Secretary for Policy Development and Research
Division of Innovative Technology
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0640
To help finance the development of homes that incorporate new or untried construction concepts designed to reduce housing costs, raise living standards, and improve neighborhood design by providing mortgage insurance. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance--Experimental Projects Other
Than Housing (ExTech 233-Projects Other Than
Housing) 14.508
Asst. Secretary for Policy Development and Research
Division of Innovative Technology
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0640
To provide mortgage insurance to help finance the development of group medical facilities that incorporate new or untried construction concepts intended to reduce construction costs, raise living standards and improve neighborhood design. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
mmun-
Federal Money for Business
* Mortgage Insurance--Experimental Rental Housing
14.509
Asst. Secretary for Policy Development and Research
Division of Innovative Technology
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-0640
To provide mortgage insurance to help finance the development of multifamily housing that incorporates new or untried construction concepts designed to reduce housing costs, raise living standards, and improve neighborhood design. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
* National Water Resource Research Program 15.806
Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
MS 424, National Center
Reston, VA 22092 703-648-6811
To support needed research into any aspect of water resource related problems deemed to be in the national interest. Types of assistance: Project Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,787,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 15.807
Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
MS 905, National Center
Reston, VA 22092 703-648-6722
To mitigate earthquake losses that can occur in many parts of the nation by providing earth science data and assessments essential for warning of imminent damaging earthquakes, land-use planning, engineering design, and emergency preparedness decisions. Types of assistance: Project Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $10,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Geological Survey--Research and Data Acquisition
15.808
Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
MS 104, National Center
Reston, VA 22092 703-648-4451
To support research in any field of study that helps fulfill the Geological Survey's mission. Types of assistance: Project Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $9,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Protection of Ships from Foreign Seizure (Fishermen's
Protection Act) 19.201
Ronald J. Bettauer
Asst. Legal Adviser for International Claims and Investment Disputes
Office of the Legal Adviser
Suite 402, 2100 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20037-7180 (202) 632-7810
To reimburse U.S. fishermen whose vessels are seized by a foreign country on the basis of claims to jurisdictions not recognized by the U.S., claims to jurisdictions recognized by the U.S. but exercised in a manner inconsistent with international law as recognized by the U.S., any general claim to exclusive fisher management with conditions and restrictions. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $100,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Fishermen's Guaranty Fund (Section 7) 19.204
Office of Fisheries Affairs
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental
and Scientific Affairs
Room 5806
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20520-7818 (202) 647-2009
To provide for reimbursement of losses incurred as a result of the seizure of a U.S. commercial fishing vessel by a foreign country on the basis of rights or claims in territorial waters or on the high seas which are not recognized by the United States. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $900,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 20.106
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Airport Planning and Programming
Grants-in-Aid Division
APP-500, 800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3831
To assist sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,900,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Federal Ship Financing Guarantees (Title XI) 20.802
Associate Administrator for Maritime Aids
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0364
To promote construction and reconstruction of ships in the foreign trade and domestic commerce of the U.S. by providing Government guarantees of obligations so as to make commercial credit more available. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
* Maritime War Risk Insurance (Title XII, MMA, 1936)
20.803
Edmond J. Fitzgerald, Director
Office of Trade Analysis and Insurance
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2400
To provide war risk insurance whenever it appears to the Secretary of Transportation that adequate insurance for water-borne commerce cannot be obtained on reasonable terms and conditions from licensed insurance companies in the U.S.. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $273,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Operating-Differential Subsidies (ODS) 20.804
Associate Administrator for Maritime Aids
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0364
To promote development and maintenance of the U.S. Merchant Marine by granting financial aid to equalize cost of operating a U.S. flag ship with cost of operating a competitive foreign flag ship. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $272,210,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Capital Construction Fund (CCF) 20.808
Associate Administrator for Maritime Aids
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0364
To provide for replacement vessels, additional vessels or reconstructed vessels, built and documented under the laws of the U.S. for operation in the U.S. foreign, Great Lakes or noncontiguous domestic trades. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $256,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Supplementary Training 20.810
Bruce J. Carlton, Director
Office of Maritime Labor and Training
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5755
To train seafarers in shipboard firefighting, diesel propulsion and other such essential subjects related to safety and operations where this training is not or cannot be provided by the industry directly. Types of assistance: Other. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $678,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) 20.812
Associate Administrator for Maritime Aids
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0364
To promote the construction, reconstruction, reconditioning or acquisition of merchant vessels which are necessary for national defense and to the development of U.S. commerce. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $72,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Payments for Essential Air Services 20.901
Director
Office of Aviation Analysis, P-50
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1030
To provide air transportation to eligible communities by subsidizing air service. Types of assistance: Direct Payments. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $38,600,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Design Arts 45.001
Director
Design Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5437
To promote excellence in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, historic preservation, planning, interior design, graphic design, industrial design and fashion design. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $3,777,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Dance 45.002
Dance Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5435
To provide support for professional choreographers, dance companies, organizations and individuals that present or serve dance. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $8,521,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Literature 45.004
Director
Literature Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5451
To aid creative writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets, and translators of literary works (into English). Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $4,577,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Media Arts: Film/Radio/
Television 45.006
Cliff Whitham
Media Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5452
To provide grants in support of projects designed to advance the media arts and to encourage their practice and wider appreciation. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $12,397,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Theater 45.008
Director
Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5425
To provide grants to aid professional not-for-profit theater companies, individual theater artists, national theater service organizations, professional theater training institutions, and professional not-for-profit theater presenters, including festivals. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $9,563,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Visual Arts 45.009
Director
Visual Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5448
To provide grants to assist visual artists including: painters, sculptors, photographers, crafts artists, printmakers, artists specializing in traditional and new genres. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $5,554,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Museums 45.012
Director
Museum Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
To provide grants in support of American museums' essential activities and the evolving needs of the museum field. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $11,080,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Opera-Musical Theater 45.014
Director
Opera-Musical Theater Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5447
To support excellence in the performance and creation of professional opera and musical theater. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $6,063,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Promotion of the Arts--Folk Arts 45.015
Director
Folk Arts Program
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5449
To provide grants to assist, foster, and make publicly available the diverse traditional American folk arts. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $3,160,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Arts and Artifacts Indemnity 45.201
Indemnity Administrator
Museum Program
National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, DC 20506 (202) 682-5442
To provide for indemnification against loss or damage for eligible art works, artifacts and objects. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
* Computer and Information Science and Engineering
(CISE) 47.070
Asst. Director
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
National Science Foundation
1800 G Street, NW, Room 306
Washington, DC 20550 (202) 357-7936
To support research improving the fundamental understanding of computer and information processing, to enhance the training and education of scientists and engineers who contribute to and exploit that understanding, to enhance the personnel pool for these fields, and to provide access to very advanced computing and networking capabilities. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $210,940,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Superfund Technical Assistance Grants for Citizen
Groups at Priority Sites (Superfund Technical
Assistance Grants) 66.806
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
5203-G
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Murray Newton 703-603-8775
To provide resources for community groups to hire technical advisors who can assist them in interpreting technical information concerning the assessment of potential hazards and the selection and design of appropriate remedies at sites eligible for cleanup under the Superfund program. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $3,200,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program
(SITE) 66.807
Richard Nalesnik, Chief
Office of Environmental Engineering Technology Demonstration
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW, (RD-681)
Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-2583
To promote research and development of alternative and innovative treatment technologies that can be used under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and to provide incentives for the development and use of such technologies. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $12,493,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Foreign Investment Guaranties 70.002
Daven Oswalt, Information Officer
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
1615 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20527 (202) 457-7033
To guarantee loans and other investment made by eligible U.S. investors in friendly developing countries and areas. Types of assistance: Loan Guarantees. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $375,000,000.
To insure investments of eligible U.S. investors in developing friendly countries and areas, against the risks of inconvertibility, expropriation, war, revolution and insurrection, certain types of civil strife, and business interruption. Types of assistance: Insurance. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,290,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Direct Investment Loans (Dollar Loans) 70.005
Daven Oswalt, Information Officer
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
1615 M Street, NW
Washington DC 20527 (202) 457-7033
To make loans for projects in developing countries sponsored by or significantly involving U.S. small business or cooperatives. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $25,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Energy-Related Inventions 81.036
George Lewitt, Director
Office of Technology Evaluation and Assessment
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 301-975-5500
To encourage innovation in developing non-nuclear energy technology by providing assistance to individual and small business companies in the development of promising energy-related inventions. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $6,169,365.
Federal Money for Business
* Basic Energy Sciences--University and Science
Education (Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy and
Nuclear Physics, Fusion Energy, Health and
Environmental Research, Program Analysis, Field
Operations Management, Superconducting Super
Collider, Scientific Computing, and University &
Science Education) 81.049
William Burrier
Division of Acquisition and Assistance Management
Office of Energy Research
Office of Energy, Mail Stop G-236
Washington, DC 20545 301-335-5544
To provide financial support for fundamental research, training and related activities in the basic sciences and advanced technology concepts and assessments in fields related to energy. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $411,621,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Energy Extension Service 81.050
James Demetrops, Director
State Energy Programs Division
U.S. Department of Energy, (CE-522)
Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-9187
To encourage individuals and small establishments to reduce energy consumption and convert to alternative energy sources. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $4,757,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Office of Minority Economic Impact Loans (OMEI Direct
Loans for DOE Bid or Proposal Preparation) 81.063
Sterling Nichols
Office of Minority Economic Impact
MI-1, U.S. Department of Energy
Forrestal Bldg., Room 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1594
To provide direct loans to minority business enterprises (MBE) to assist them in financing bid or proposal preparation costs they would incur in pursuing DOE work. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
* Industrial Energy Conservation 81.078
Marsha Quinn
Office of Industrial Technologies
CE-14, U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-2097
To work closely with industry to develop new technologies to improve energy efficiency and fuel flexibility in the industrial sector. To conduct programs to reduce waste generation, increase recycling, improve the use of waste as process feedstocks, and encourage adoption of new technologies. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $3,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Regional Biomass Programs 81.079
Mike Voorhies
Office of Natural Programs
CE-52, U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1480
To conduct a long-term research effort to provide generic technology tailored to specific regions for feedstock, production, and conversion technologies, and municipal solid waste. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $4,523,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Conservation Research and Development
(Conservation) 81.086
Barbara Twigg
Office of Management and Resources
Conservation and Renewable Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8174
To conduct a research effort in the areas of buildings, industry, transportation. Grants will be offered to develop and transfer to the nonfederal sector various energy conservation technologies. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $8,258,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Renewable Energy Research and Development
(Renewable Energy) 81.087
Barbara Twigg
Office of Management and Resources
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-8714
To research and develop efforts in energy technologies: solar buildings, photovoltaics, solar thermal, biomass, alcohol fuels, urban waste, wind, ocean, and geothermal. Grants will be offered to develop and transfer to the nonfederal sector various renewable energy technologies. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $100,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Fossil Energy Research and Development 81.089
Dwight Mottett
U.S. Department of Energy
Fossil Energy Program
FE-122
Germantown, MD 20545 (202) 903-3008
To support long-term, high risk research and development with high potential payoff to increase domestic production of oil and gas or help shift use of oil and gas to more abundant coal and oil shale resources. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $53,777,063.
Federal Money for Business
* Socioeconomic and Demographic Research, Data and
Other Information 81.091
Georgia R. Johnson
U.S. Department of Energy
Forrestal Building, Room 5B-110
Washington, DC 20585 (202) 586-1593
To provide financial support for developing and enhancing socioeconomic and demographic research to determine minority energy consumption, minority income spent on energy; develop information to guide policy and assist minority education and business. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $800,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Nuclear Energy, Reactor Systems, Development, and
Technology 81.095
H. Rohm
Office of Nuclear Energy (NE-40)
B-410, Germantown Building
Washington, DC 20545 301-353-6590
To provide financial support for research, design, analysis, and assessments in science and technology in fields related to nuclear energy. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $3,500,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Clean Coal Technology Program 81.096
C. Lowell Miller
U.S. Department of Energy
Fossil Energy Program
FE-22, Clean Coal Technology
Washington, DC 20585 703-235-2450
To solicit proposals to conduct cost-shared Innovative Clean Coal Technology projects to demonstrate technologies that are capable of being commercialized in the 1990's, that are more cost-effective than current technologies, and that are capable of achieving significant reduction of SO2 and/or NOX emissions from existing coal burning facilities, particularly those that contribute to transboundary and interstate pollution. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $177,243,200.
Federal Money for Business
* Technology Integration (TIP) 81.103
C. Sink
Office of Technology Development
Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
EM-52
Washington, DC 20545 301-903-7928
To support the mission of TIP by expediting the transfer of technologies/information from DOE to industry and from industry to DOE. Also, to coordinate technological development for environmental restoration and waste management within DOE and between DOE and other government agencies. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $4,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Disabled--Innovation and Development (Research and
Demonstration Projects in Education for the
Disabled) 84.023
Martha Coutinho
Division of Innovation and Development
Office of Asst. Secretary of Education
400 Maryland Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-8156
To improve the education of children with disabilities through research and development projects and model programs (demonstrations). Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $21,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Early Education for Children with Disabilities 84.024
James Hamilton
Division of Educational Services
Special Education Programs
Office of Asst. Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitation Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-9084
To support demonstration, dissemination and implementation of effective approaches to preschool and early childhood education for children with disabilities. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $24,202,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Media and Captioning for Individuals with Disabilities
84.026
Ernest Hairston
Division of Educational Services
Special Education Programs
Office of Asst. Secretary of Special Education
and Rehabilitation Services
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-9172
To maintain free loan service of captioned films for the deaf and instructional media for the educational, cultural, and vocational enrichment of disabled. Provide for acquisition and distribution of media materials and equipment; provide contracts distribution of media material and equipment; provide contracts and grants for research into use of media and technology, train teachers, parents, etc. in media and technology use. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $17,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Educational Research and Development 84.117
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
555 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20208 (202) 219-2079
To advance knowledge about and understanding of education policy and practice, and solve, alleviate, or illuminate educational problems. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $27,700,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Technology, Educational Media and Materials for
Individuals with Disabilities (Technical Development)
84.180
Ellen Schiller
Division of Innovation and Development
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20202 (202) 205-8123
To advance the use of new technology, media, and materials in the education of disabled students and the provision of early intervention to infants and toddlers with disabilities. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $5,593,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Food and Drug Administration Research 93.103
Program and Grants Management
Grants and Assistance Agreements
Division of Contracts and Grants
Federal Drug Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HFA-520, Room 340
Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville MD 20857 301-443-6170
To assist profit-making organizations, public and others, to research and disseminate information about AIDS, poison control, drug hazards, human and veterinary drugs, medical devices, diagnostic products, biologies, and radiation emitting devices; stimulate technological innovation; use small business to meet Federal R&D needs; increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research; foster minority and disadvantaged persons' participation in innovations. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $10,000,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Adolescent Family Life Research Grants 93.111
Ms. Eckard
Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Program
Office of Asst. Secretary for Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 736E, Humphrey Bldg.
200 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 690-8181
To encourage and support research projects concerning adolescent premarital sexual practices and to resolve the negative consequences. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $926,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Biological Response to Environmental Health Hazards
93.113
Dr. Schonwalder
Scientific Programs Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
NIEHS, National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-541-7634
To promote understanding of how chemical and physical agents cause pathological changes that manifest as diseases. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $72,965,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Applied Toxicological Research and Testing (Bioassay
of Chemicals and Test Development) 93.114
Dr. Schonwalder
Scientific Programs Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
NIEHS, National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-541-7643
To develop scientific information about potentially toxic and hazardous chemicals and develop methods for predicting human response to toxic agents. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $6,406,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Biometry and Risk Estimation--Health Risks From
Environmental Exposures 93.115
Dr. Schonwalder
Scientific Programs Branch
Division of Extramural Research and Training
NIEHS, National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-541-7643
To conduct a broad-scale effort in biometry and risk estimation of probable health risks of cancer, reproductive and neurological effects, and other adverse effects from exposures to various environmental hazards. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $6,020,000.
To develop and implement surveillance, epidemiological research, health education, school health, and risk reduction activities of the human immunodeficiency virus, (HIV) in States and major cities. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $232,854,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mental Health Services for Cuban Entrants 93.120
Refugee Mental Health Program
National Institute of Mental Health
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 18-49, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville MD 20857 301-443-2130
To support a complete range of treatment settings which are needed for mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled Cuban entrants currently in Federal custody. Entrants needing treatment cover a wide range of diagnostic categories and treatment histories. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $3,600,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Oral Diseases and Disorders Research 93.121
Ms. Ringler
Extramural Program
National Institute of Dental Research
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7437
To obtain improved information on the early diagnosis etiology and prevention of dental caries and improved dental care. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $112,595,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR Program)
93.126
Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Drug Abuse
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 8A-54, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville MD 20857 301-443-6710
To stimulate technological innovation; use small business to meet alcohol, drug, and mental health research and development needs; increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal research and development; and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged firms. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $9,997,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Injury Prevention and Control Research Projects
93.136
Mr. Cassell
Grants Management Officer
Procurement and Grants Office
Centers for Disease Control
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
255 E. Paces Ferry Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 404-842-6630
To support injury control research and demonstrations on priority issues. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $14,500,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Pediatric AIDS Health Care Demonstration Program
93.153
Division of Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 18A27, Parklawn Bldg.
Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-9051
To support demonstration projects for strategies and innovative models for intervention in pediatric AIDS and coordination of services for child-bearing women and children with AIDS, or who are at-risk of contracting AIDS. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $19,518,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Rural Health Research Centers 93.155
Dr. Taylor
Office of Rural Health Policy
Office of Administration
Health Resources and Services Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Parklawn Bldg, Room 9-05
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-0835
To support the development of rural health research centers to provide an information base and policy analysis capacity on the full range of rural health issues, including reimbursement, recruitment and retention of health professionals, access to care, and alternative delivery systems. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $2,100,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Minority AIDS and Related Risk Factors Education/
Preservation Grants 93.160
Mrs. Williams
Grants Management Officer
Office of Minority Health
Office of Asst. Secretary for Health
Rockwall II Bldg., Suite 1102
5515 Security Lane
Rockville, MD 20852 301-227-8758
To demonstrate that minority community-based organizations and minority institutions can effectively develop and implement human HIV infection education and prevention strategies. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $1,300,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Human Genome Research 93.172
Dr. Mark Guyer
National Center for Human Genome Research
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-0844
To obtain genetic maps, physical maps, and determine the DNA sequences of the genomes of humans and model organisms to be used as resources in biomedical research, medicine, and biotechnology, using Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program objectives. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $91,589,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Research Related to Deafness and Communication
Disorders 93.173
Dr. Naunton
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Executive Plaza South, Room 400-B
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-1804
To investigate solutions to problems directly relevant to patients with deafness or disorders of human communication, such as hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $127,244,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Mental Health Research Grants 93.242
Mr. Ringler
Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Mental Health
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 7C-15, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-3065
To increase knowledge and improve research methods on mental and behavioral disorders. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $368,281,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Occupational Safety and Health Research Grants
93.262
Mr. Cassell
Grants Management Officer
Procurement and Grants Office
Centers for Disease Control
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
255 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, MS-E14
Atlanta, GA 30333 404-842-6630
To understand occupational safety and health problems in industry and find effective solutions in dealing with them. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $6,747,847.
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Federal Money for Business
* Drug Abuse Research Programs 93.279
Ms. Denney
Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Drug Abuse
Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 8A-54, Parklawn Bldg.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-6710
To develop new knowledge and approaches to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of drug abuse and intravenous(IV)-related AIDS. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $276,704,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.393
Leo Buscher, Jr.
Grants Management Officer
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, EPS-216
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7753
To identify those factors which cause cancer and develop mechanisms for preventing cancer in people. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $324,720,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cancer Detection and Diagnosis and Research 93.394
Leo Buscher, Jr.
Grants Management Officer
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, EPS-216
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7753
To identify cancer in patients early and precisely enough to use the latest methods of treatment. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $74,816,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cancer Treatment Research 93.395
Leo Buscher, Jr.
Grants Management Officer
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, EPS-216
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7753
To develop the means to cure as many cancer patients as possible. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $248,826,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cancer Biology Research 93.396
Leo Buscher, Jr.
Grants Management Officer
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, EPS-216
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7753
To provide fundamental information on the cause and nature of cancer in humans to improve prevention, detection and diagnosis and treatment of neoplastic diseases. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $216,223,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cancer Control 93.399
Leo Buscher
Grants Management Officer
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, EPS-216
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7753
To reduce cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $32,159,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Social Services Research and Demonstration 93.647
Division of Research and Demonstrations
Office of Policy, Planning and Legislation
Office of Human Development Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 684-C
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20201 (202) 472-3026
To promote effective social services for dependent and vulnerable populations such as the poor, the aged, children and youth, Native Americans, and the disabled. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $10,379,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Health Care Financing Research, Demonstrations and
Evaluations 93.779
Joseph R. Antos, Director
Office of Research and Demonstrations (ORD)
HCFA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
6325 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21207 301-966-6507
To support projects in efforts to resolve major health care financing issues. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $78,380,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Biophysics and Physiological Sciences 93.821
Ms. Tippery
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Activities
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7746
To foster the application of physical and engineering principles in the study of biomedical problems. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $164,076,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Heart and Vascular Diseases Research 93.837
Thomas Turley
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Policy and Procedures
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7255
To foster research and prevention, education and control of heart and vascular diseases. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $530,543,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Lung Diseases Research 93.838
Thomas Turley
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Policy and Procedures
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7255
To use available knowledge and technology to solve specific diseases of the lungs and promote further studies of the lungs. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $174,333,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.839
Thomas Turley
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Policy and Procedures
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7255
To foster research for the prevention and improved diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $157,201,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
93.846
Grants Management Officer
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 732A, Westwood Bldg.
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-402-3352
To conduct research and train researchers in the above areas. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available: $165,727,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research
93.847
John Garthune, Asst. Director
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Room 637, Westwood Bldg.
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7793
To support research and training for individuals interested in careers in these programs and stimulate technological innovation. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $258,131,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research 93.848
John Garthune, Asst. Director
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Room 637, Westwood Bldg.
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7793
To conduct research and train individuals in the above fields. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $121,286,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Kidney Diseases, Urology and Hematology Research
93.849
John Garthune, Asst. Director
Division of Extramural Activities
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Room 637, Westwood Bldg.
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7793
Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $167,727,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Clinical Research Related to Neurological Disorders
93.853
Ms. Whitehead
Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Bldg., Room 1004A
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-9231
To investigate solutions to neurological disorders and stroke. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $180,983,000.
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Federal Money for Business
* Biological Basis Research in the Neurosciences 93.854
Ms. Whitehead
Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Bldg., Room 1004A
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-9231
To support biological basis research of the brain and nervous system and their disorders. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $281,074,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Pharmacological Sciences 93.859
Ms. Tippery
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Activities
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7746
To provide an improved understanding of the biological phenomena and related chemical and molecular processes involved in the action of therapeutic drugs and their metabolites and design new ones as well as research anesthetic agents. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $122,066,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Genetics Research 93.862
Ms. Tippery
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Activities
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7746
To support research aimed at prevention, therapy, and control of genetic diseases, including multifactorial illnesses with a strong hereditary component. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $229,530,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease Research
93.863
Ms. Tippery
Grants Management Officer
Office of Program Activities
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-7746
To support research that seeks greater understanding of human cells and their environment in order to prevent, treat and cure diseases resulting from disturbed or abnormal cellular activities. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $233,476,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Population Research 93.864
Mr. Clark
Office of Grants and Contracts
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Executive Plaza North
Rockville, MD 20892 301-496-5001
To seek solutions to the problems of reproductive processes; to develop safer and more effective contraceptives; to understand impact of population change and structure. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $118,517,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Research for Mothers and Children 93.865
Mr. Clark
Office of Grants and Contracts
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Executive Plaza North
Rockville, MD 20892 301-496-5001
To stimulate, coordinate and support fundamental and clinical, biomedical and behavioral research of fetal and childhood development. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $235,977,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Aging Research 93.866
Mr. Ellis
Grants Management Officer
Office of Extramural Affairs
National Institute of Aging
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-1472
To encourage biomedical, social, and behavioral research to understand the aging process and the needs, special problems, and diseases it produces. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $291,003,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Retinal and Choroidal Diseases Research 93.867
Ms. Carolyn Grimes
Extramural Services Branch
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-5884
To support research on the structure and function of the retina in health and disease. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $96,170,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Anterior Segment Diseases Research 93.868
Ms. Carolyn Grimes
Extramural Services Branch
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-5884
To support research on diseases of the cornea and external ocular structures. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $72,109,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Strabismus, Amblyopia and Visual Processing 93.871
Ms. Carolyn Grimes
Extramural Services Branch
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-5884
To support studies of the structure and function of the central visual pathways, processing of visual information and the study of those structures in terms of their function, impairment and rehabilitation. Types of assistance: Grants. Estimate of annual funds available in 1992: $45,999,000.
Federal Money for Business
* Special Loans for National Health Service Corps
Members to Enter Private Practice 93.973
Director
National Health Service Corps
Health Resources and Services Administration
Public Health Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Parklawn Bldg., Room 7A-39
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-2900
To assist members of the National Health Service Corps in establishing their own private practice in a health manpower shortage area. Types of assistance: Loans. Estimate of annual funds available: Contact Office Above.
Federal Money for Business
Franchising: How To Select The B
Franchising can be the way for you to launch a new business, but it is not risk free, and needs to be entered into with a degree of caution. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there is no accurate data available to prove that franchises have a lower failure rate than new businesses, so there are a few steps you need to take in order to protect yourself. The following organizations and publications will help you find the right franchise for you.
elp you find the right franchise for you.
Franchising: How To Select The Best Opportunity
Organizations
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Division of Enforcement
Pennsylvania Avenue at 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Craig Tregillus (202) 326-2970
Buying a franchise or a business opportunity may be appealing if you want to be your own boss, but have limited capital and business experience. However, without carefully investigating a business before you purchase, you may make a serious mistake. It is important to find out if a particular business is right for you and if it has the potential to yield the financial return you expect. A Federal Trade Commission rule requires that franchise and business opportunity sellers provide certain information to help you in your decision. Under the FTC rule, a franchise or business opportunity seller must give you a detailed disclosure document at least ten business days before you pay any money or legally commit yourself to a purchase. This document gives 20 important items of information about the business, including: the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of other purchasers; the fully-audited financial statement of the seller; the background and experience of the business's key executives; the cost required to start and maintain the business; and the responsibilities you and the seller will have to each other once you buy. The disclosure document is a valuable tool that not only helps you obtain information about a proposed business, but assists you in comparing it with other businesses. If you are not given a disclosure document, ask why you did not receive one. Some franchise or business opportunity sellers may not be required to give you a disclosure document. If any franchise or business opportunity says it is not covered by the rule, you may want to verify it with the FTC, an attorney, or a business advisor. Even if the business is not required to give the document, you still may want to ask for the data to help you make an informed investment decision.
Franchising: How To Select The Best Opportunity
Some Important Advice From The FTC:
1. Study the disclosure document and proposed contracts carefully.
2. Talk to current owners. Ask them how the information in the disclosure document matches their experiences with the company. Visit the franchises to be sure they really exist. One group you should interview is those who have been in business less than a year. Ask about the company's training program. Find out how long it took to break even and if the company's estimate of operating and working capital was accurate. The second group should be those in business for six years. Find out what kind of deal they got for the franchise and compare it to yours. There are strains in every franchise marriage. Find out what they are. Some franchises hire their own accountants to double check the franchises' accounting. When mistakes are made, it is often attributed to the franchise.
3. Investigate earnings claims. Earnings claims are only estimates. The FTC rule requires companies to have in writing the facts on which they base their earnings claims. Make sure you understand the basis for a seller's earnings claims.
4. Shop around: compare franchises with other available business opportunities. You may discover that other companies offer benefits not available from the first company you considered. The Franchise Opportunities Handbook, which is published annually by the U.S. Department of Commerce, describes more than 1,400 companies that offer franchises. Contact other companies and ask for their disclosure documents. Then you can compare offerings.
5. Listen carefully to the sales presentation. Some sales tactics should signal caution. A seller with a good offer does not have to use pressure.
6. Get the seller's promises in writing. Any important promises you get from a salesperson should be written into the contract you sign.
7. Consider getting professional advice. You may want to get a lawyer, an accountant, or a business advisor to read the disclosure document and proposed contract to counsel you and help you get the best deal.
Although the FTC cannot resolve individual disputes, information about your experiences and concerns is vital to the enforcement of the Franchise and Business Opportunities Rule. The time to protect yourself is before you buy rather than after. Only fifteen states give you private rights to sue, and there is often a limited ability to recover. A franchiser knows your financial situation, and can often outwait you. Many franchise owners have no money left to hire a lawyer to try to recoup their losses. The FTC has two phone numbers of places you can call to ask for assistance. The Franchise Complaint Line, (202) 326-3128, is staffed by a duty attorney and takes complaints about franchisers or disclosure requirements. The second number is:
FTC Franchise Rule Information Hotline (202) 326-3220
Information on Federal Presale Disclosure Requirements for Franchise and Business Opportunity
Ventures ext.2
Information on Disclosure Statements for Specific Franchise and Business Opportunity Companies ext.3
Information on Complaints on File for a Particular Franchise or Business Opportunity Venture ext.4
For Filing a Complaint Against a Franchise or Business Opportunity Venture ext.5
List of States with Franchise Laws and their Telephone Numbers. ext.6
List of States with Business Opportunity Laws and their Telephone Numbers. ext.7
To Speak With an Attorney ext.1
Franchise and Business Opportunities -- a four-page guide about what to consider before buying a franchise.
The Franchise Rule: Questions and Answers -- a one-page summary of the disclosure rule and penalties for infractions by the franchiser.
Franchise Rule Summary -- a seven-page, detailed technical explanation of the federal disclosure rule, which requires franchisers to furnish a document (with information on twenty topics) to the potential franchisee before a sale. This includes an explanation and description of the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) required in fourteen states.
Franchising: How To Select The Best Opportunity
State Agencies Administering Franchise Disclosure Laws
California - filing required
Franchise Division
Department of Corporations
3700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 736-2741
Hawaii - filing required
Franchise and Securities Division
State Department of Commerce
1010 Richards Street
Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 548-2021
Illinois - filing required
Franchise Division
Office of Attorney General
500 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-1090
Indiana - filing required
Franchise Division
Office of Secretary of State
302 W. Washington Street, #E-111
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-6681
Maryland - filing required
Franchise Office
Division of Securities
200 St. Paul Place, 20th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 576-6360
Michigan - filing required
Antitrust and Franchise Unit
Office of Attorney General
670 Law Building, P.O. Box 30215
Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-7117
Minnesota - filing required
Franchise Division
Department of Commerce
133 East Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN 55101 (612) 296-6328
New York - filing required
Franchise and Securities Division
State Department of Law
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271 (212) 416-8211
North Dakota - filing required
Franchise Division
Office of Securities Commission
600 East Boulevard, 5th floor
Bismarck, ND 58505 (701) 224-4712
Oregon - no filing
Corporate and Securities Division
Department of Insurance and Finance
Labor and Industries Bldg.
Salem, OR 97310 (503) 378-4387
Rhode Island - filing required
Franchise Office
Division of Securities
233 Richmond St., Suite 232
Providence, RI 02903-4232 (401) 277-3048
South Dakota - filing required
Franchise Office
Division of Securities
118 W. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-4013
Virginia - filing required
Franchise Office
State Corporation Commission
1300 E. Main St., 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 371-9051
Washington - filing required
Franchise Office
Business License Services
State Securities Division
P.O. Box 9033
Olympia, WA 98507-9033 (206) 753-6928
Wisconsin - filing required
Franchise Office
Wisconsin Securities Commission
P.O. Box 1768
Madison, WI 53701 (608) 266-8559
Franchising: How To Select The Best Opportunity
States With Business Opportunity Laws For Franchises
California (619) 237-6553
Colorado (203) 566-4560
Florida (904) 488-9805; (800) 342-2176
Georgia (404) 651-8600
Indiana (317) 232-6331
Iowa (515) 281-4441
Kentucky (502) 564-2200
Louisiana (504) 342-7373
Maine (207) 582-8760
Maryland (410) 576-6360
Michigan (517) 373-7117
Nebraska (402) 471-2171
New Hampshire (603) 271-3641
North Carolina (919) 733-3924
Ohio (614) 466-8831; (800) 282-0515
Oklahoma (405) 521-2451
South Carolina (803) 734-2168
South Dakota (605) 773-4823
Texas (512) 475-1769
Utah (801) 530-4849
Virginia (804) 786-0594; (800) 451-1525
Washington (206) 753-6210
International Franchise Association
1350 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
John Reynolds, Public Relations Officer (202) 628-8000
Founded in 1960, the International Franchise Association (IFA) has more than 600 franchiser members, including thirty-five overseas. IFA members are accepted into the organization only after meeting stringent requirements regarding number of franchises, length of time in business, and financial stability. The IFA offers about twenty-five educational conferences and seminars yearly, including an annual convention and a legal symposium. There is a program on financing and venture capital designed to bring together franchisers and franchisees. Each year the association also sponsors several trade shows, open to the public, so that franchisers may attract potential franchisees. There is a library, but as yet no database, for members. Mr. Buzzy Gordon, Public Relations Officer, will answer inquiries from the public and make referrals for speakers, courses, and resources on franchising.
The International Franchise Association publishes the following publications, which you can order by phone (800-543-1038)
To Help You Buy a Franchise
Answers to the 21 Most Commonly Asked Questions - $2.25
Investigate Before Investing - $5
Is Franchising For You? - $5
Franchise Opportunities Guide - $15
Franchising: The Inside Story - $20
To Help You Franchise Your Business
Blueprint For Franchising A Business - $28
Financial Strategies For The Growing Franchisor - $25
The Franchise Advantage - $30
The Franchise Option - $26
Franchising: A Planning And Sales Compliance Guide - $48
Franchising and Licensing - $27
Franchising in the U.K. - $35
Franchising - The How-To Book - $20
How To Be A Franchisor - $8
How To Franchise Internationally - $30
How To Organize A Franchise Advisory Council - $10
McDonald's: Behind the Arches - $22
Multiple-Unit Franchising - $25
Public Relations For The Franchise - $21
Legal Information
Franchise Legal Digest - $195
Franchising: Business and the Law (VHS set) - $200
The Law of Franchising (VHS set) - $200
The IFA Compliance Kit - $225
International Franchising - $175
Legal Symposium binder - $250
Mock Trial (VHS set) - $195
Survey of Foreign Laws and Regulations Affecting International Franchising - $140
Reference Material
A Comparison of International vs. Domestic - $50
Conversion of Dealer Organizations - $395
Franchise Marketing and Sales Survey - $295
Franchising in the Economy - $25
Franchisor/Franchisee Relations Survey - $5
The Future of Franchising - $10
Glossary of Franchising Terms - $4
Audiocassettes, Videotapes, Computer Diskettes
Franchise Finder (IBM compatible) - $79
Franchise Finder (Macintosh compatible) - $79
Franchising: A World of Opportunity (VHS) - $145
Franchising: How To Be In Business For Yourself Not By Yourself (VHS) - $49.95
How to Select a Franchise (Audio) - $15
IFA: A World of Difference (VHS) - $20
Let's Talk: Bringing Your Franchise To Canada (VHS) - $95
Your Future in Franchising (VHS) - $75
Franchising World Magazine - $12
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-3237
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) can provide information to all business, not just minority-owned businesses, regarding franchising. They are the publishers of Franchise Opportunities Handbook -- a bible of franchising information, this 390 page directory includes detailed listings of 1,500 companies, facts about the franchising industry, guidance for investing in a franchise, resource listings of helpful agencies and organizations, and a bibliography. Cost is $15; U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20420; (202) 783-3238. MBDA has several other free publications to assist people who are interested in learning more about franchising. They can also answer questions regarding FTC rules, major growth areas, how does a franchise chain start, where do franchise sales come from, and other general questions.
Franchising: How To Select The Best Opportunity
Experts
Michael Wood
Business Development Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
1441 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 205-6665
Mr. Wood is coordinator of a coalition between the International Franchising Association (IFA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), and is available to answer questions and provide assistance to regional offices or the SBA. Mr. Wood leads training programs at various IFA exhibits and shows for people interested in buying a franchise. Your local SBA office also may run seminars on franchising. Some SBA District Offices, such as the one in Kansas City, hold large Franchise Expos, which deal with all aspects of the franchise business. The SBA has a free 4 page brochure titled, Evaluating Franchise Opportunities, for people considering franchises as a way to start a business. Contact your local SBA office for more information (800-827-5722 for the office nearest you).
Franchising: How To Select The Best Opportunity
General Sources
* See also Experts Chapter
* See also Science and Technology Chapter
* See also Small Business and Entrepreneuring Chapter
* See also Selling Overseas: International Trade Chapter
* See also Law and Social Justice Chapter
* See also Energy Chapter
This chapter covers big business and major industries in the U.S., such as telecommunications, mining, transportation, railroads, and shipping. Because businesses in these industries are regulated by the federal government, a significant amount of revealing information about them is often available to the public, including financial reports, safety records, business volumes, and violations of industry regulations. But you'll also find other important sources on consumer relations, hiring incentives, child care, and even help in converting your business to the metric system.
This introductory section lists general sources of information on major industries with a particular stress on sources for finding company information collected by the U.S. government.
the U.S. government.
General Sources
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* Airline Data
Office of Airline Statistics
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Room 4125
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9059
The Aviation Information Management (AIM) program collects information on the financial operations of air carriers. Government, industry, and the general public may access this information. Database functions are housed at the Transportation Systems Center (see entry) but this office can serve as liaison for access to air carrier reports and data requiring DOT approval for release.
General Sources
* Alcohol Production Regulations
Wine and Beer Branch
Office of Compliance Operations
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-8230
Distilled Spirit and Tobacco Branch
Office of Compliance Operations
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-8210
These offices regulate basic permit requirements under the Federal Alcohol Administration, as well as the use, bulk sales, bottling, labeling, and advertising of wine, beer, and distilled spirits. Regulations for the sale and production of distilled spirits are also outlined in the booklet, Laws and Regulations under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, available from the Bureau's Distribution Center at 7943 Angus Ct., Springfield, VA 22153.
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General Sources
* Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Regulation Research
National Laboratory Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1401 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 413-5227
Laboratory services for the Bureau are conducted at the National Laboratory Center in Rockville, MD, and at regional locations in Atlanta, GA, and San Francisco, CA, in the areas of compliance and law enforcement. All alcohol-containing products sold in the United States and imported to this country are analyzed at these laboratories, and tobacco products are examined for tax classification. Specialists also investigate firearms, explosives, and arson evidence at the forensic labs. Crime lab scientists are also trained at this facility.
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General Sources
* Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Regulations Update
Wine and Beer Branch
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-8230
In April and October, this office publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register. The Agenda outlines regulations that have been issued, are being proposed, or are being reviewed within a six month period by the entire Bureau to give the public ample notice of all regulatory activities. Contact this office for additional information.
General Sources
* Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Statistics
Public Affairs Branch
Office of Congressional and Media Affairs
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-8500
The free booklet, Ready Reference Statistics, outlines the Bureau's statistical activities. Alcohol statistics include moonshine seizures; beer, wine, and distilled spirits production; the number of licensees and permittees; and federal excise tax rates. The U.S. viticulture areas (areas where wine may be produced) are also listed. The tobacco section outlines production and tax rates. The booklet also includes the number of domestic, imported, and exported manufacturers of firearms by type, as well as a listing of the number of registered weapons by state and type. This office will copy information on a particular area of interest.
General Sources
* Alcohol Trade Laws
Alcohol Import-Export Branch
Office of Industry Compliance
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
650 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20226 (202) 927-8110
The Trade Affairs Branch informs industry of the provisions of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, as well as issues of product compliance, permits applications, and Bureau opinions relating to the Act.
General Sources
* Annual Report of Interstate
Transportation Companies
Bureau of Accounts' Public Reference Room
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3378
Washington, DC 20403 (202) 927-7119
Annual reports of companies regulated by the ICC contain revealing information concerning those companies, including annual income, balance sheets, expenses, types of equipment owned, and much more. These documents may be examined by the public in the Reference Room from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays,and photocopies of these reports, at a cost of $.60 per page, with a $3 minimum charge per order, may be obtained by writing the Office of the Secretary, Room 2215, ICC, Washington, DC, 20423.
General Sources
* Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Publications
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
The following is a sampling of free publications from the ATF Distribution Center:
Index of Materials Required by the Freedom of Information Act
Public Use Forms
Information to Claimants
Distilled Spirits for Fuel Use
Payment of Tax by Electronic Fund Transfer
Importation of Distilled Spirits, Wines, and Beer
Beverage Distilled Spirits Plants and Breweries Authorized to Operate
Bonded Wineries and Bonded Wine Cellars Authorized to Operate
Information for Specially Denatured Spirits Applicants
Information for Tax-Free Alcohol Applicants
Distribution and Use of Denatured Alcohol/Rum and formulas for Denatured Alcohol/Rum
Liquor Laws and Regulations for Retail Dealers
Instructions - Application for FAA Act Basic Permits: Wholesalers and Importers
Firearms Curios and Relics List
Federal Firearms Licensee Information
Importation of Arms, Ammunition, and Implements of War
Bomb Threats and Physical Security Planning
General Sources
* Business Assistance Service
Office of Business Liaison
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5062
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-3176
The Business Assistance Service provides information and guidance on programs throughout the Federal Government. The Service can answer such questions as:
How can I sell my products or services to the Federal Government?
Where do I find overseas buyers?
Where can I get Federal business loans?
The Business Assistance staff maintains a network of interagency contacts so that they can quickly provide you with current information on a wide range of subjects. People with specific questions about government programs can also find the answers by contacting the Business Assistance staff.
General Sources
* Business and Transport Records
National Archives and Records Administration
Center for Electronic Records
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001 (301) 713-6630
The National Archives Center for Electronic Records maintains several databases of interest to the business researcher. The standard charge for a copy of an electronic dataset on magnetic tape is $90. Photocopies of documents cost $.25 per page; microfiche costs $1.25 per fiche. Transfer of information onto CD-Rom or floppy disks is generally not available. Agencies with records available include: Civil Aeronautics Board; U.S. Department of Labor; Minerals Management Service; Bureau of Mines; National Oceans and Atmospheric Administration; President's Commission on the Coal Industry 1978-1980; U.S. Railway Association; U.S. Department of Transportation General Records; and U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration. Call for more information and for a printout of the specific records available.
General Sources
* Business Briefings and Speakers
Office of Business Liaison
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5062
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1360
This office has an Outreach Program which organizes a series of briefings for the business community. These briefings serve a dual purpose of promoting the Department's activities to business and allowing Commerce officials to be familiar with business perspectives. The briefings are free and are held in Washington, DC. Speaking requests from business organizations are also routinely handled through this office. Sending Commerce officials across the country, promoting Departmental programs, and listening to concerns of business allows OBL to extend its outreach.
General Sources
* Business Community Representation
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
1615 H St., NW
Washington, DC 20062 (202) 659-6000
The Chamber of Commerce is generally regarded as the spokesgroup for United States business. It is the world's largest business federation composed of more than 215,000 companies plus 3,000 other organizations such as local and state chambers of commerce and trade and professional associations. It has an environmental department. Publications: Nation's Business, The Business Advocate.
General Sources
* Business Radio Services
Licensing Division
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17326 (717) 337-1212
The FCC authorizes and licenses all Business Radio Services used in commercial activity. Over 640,000 businesses in the U.S., from mail couriers to exterminators to plumbers, use radio services as part of their operations and must be licensed by the FCC. Updated daily, these files are available on database and can be accessed through SAFE, or at an access terminal by visiting the FCC office in person.
General Sources
* Business Reference Service
Library
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5511
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Library is open to the public, 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Their collection is business oriented, and the staff is available to direct you to appropriate resources.
General Sources
* Business Services Directory
Office of Business Liaison
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5062
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-3176
The Business Services Directory gives you a listing of the services of the U.S. Department of Commerce, including phone numbers, and is used by the business community to find sources of information within the Department. Those in business can see the activities of the various programs and how they relate to their particular business. This free directory is available from the office listed above.
General Sources
* Census Information on Business
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20233 (301) 763-4040
The U.S. Bureau of the Census collects a vast amount of information on business. The Factfinder for the Nation series summarizes reports and their availability by subject area. CFF-5 lists reference sources for Census Data and is a good place to begin your research. Factfinders related to business are the following:
CFF-6 Housing Statistics - June 1991
CFF-9 Construction Statistics - September 1989
CFF-10 Retail Trade Statistics - May 1989
CFF-11 Wholesale Trade Statistics - May 1989
CFF-12 Statistics on Service Industries - July 1989
CFF-13 Transportation Statistics - September 1989
CFF-15 Statistics on Manufacturing - March 1990
CFF-16 Statistics on Mineral Industries - February 1990
CFF-20 Energy and Related Statistics - September 1991
Census Fact Finders are available for a nominal fee, usually $.25 or $.30 per copy.
General Sources
* Census Statistics Business Experts
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20233 (301) 763-4100
The Telephone Contact List at the Bureau of the Census can put you in touch with a census expert studying business (or other) issues. It is available free.
General Sources
* Commerce Libraries
Library
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5511
Many libraries within the U.S. Department of Commerce are open to the public and have collections specific to the concerns of the various Bureaus. You can contact the libraries directly regarding hours of operations, and questions on various topics:
Library and Information Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 6009 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852; (301) 443-8330
Research Information Center, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Administration Bldg. 101, Room E106, Gaithersburg, MD 20899; (301) 975-3052
Patent and Trademark Office
Scientific Library, Patent and Trademark Office, 2021 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202; (703) 557-2955
Census Bureau
Library, Bureau of the Census, Federal Office Bldg. No. 3, Room 2455, Washington DC 20233; (301) 763-5042
General Sources
* Commercial and Industrial Conservation
Distributer and Marketing Services
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Power
1101 Market St.
4S136X Missionary Ridge Pl.
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (615) 751-0011
The TVA offers businesses, industries, and other nonresidential power users free, in-depth energy conservation audits upon request, with loans available for those businesses and industries which carry out measures recommended in the audits. The program assists with water heating, space heating, and air conditioning as end uses. Contact this office for more information on energy audits and conservation.
General Sources
* Communications and Information Policy
Public Information
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4898
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1551
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration's policy recommendations affect the nation's economic and technological advancement in the telecommunications industry. This includes common carrier, telephone, broadcast, and satellite communications systems. It is involved with regulatory changes that have led to increased competition in common carrier operations and the growing overlap between telecommunications and computers. In the information field, NTIA focuses attention on issues of privacy and security and the impact of U.S. and international privacy legislation on the flow of electronic data across national boundaries. Contact this office for more information.
General Sources
* Communications Industry Analysis
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Public Reference Room
1250 23rd Street, Plaza Level
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-0745
Documents on File: Reports required by FCC Rules and Regulations, Administrative Reports, Annual Reports to Stockholders, FCC Form 492, Rate of Return Report, Statistics of Communications Common Carriers, Quarterly Operating Data of Telephone and Telegraph Carriers, Switched Access Reports, Equal Access Implementation Reports, NECA - Pool Results, Local Exchange Rates, Monthly Bypass Request Report - AT&T, Lifeline Link-Up Reports, IAD Reports, General Reference Material from Sources. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:00.
General Sources
* Consumer Affairs
Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA)
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 5718
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5001
The office provides advice and technical assistance to businesses on problems and issues of concern to consumers. Through cooperative projects among businesses, consumers, and local and state governments, this office works to improve companies' customer relations and the quality of goods and services. OCA also helps businesses deal with customer concerns about advertising, warranties, complaint-handling, credit, and products safety, as well as helping them establish ways to involve consumers in the development of product safety and performance standards. OCA also mediates between consumers and businesses on complaints and inquiries, helping businesses to reach equitable resolutions to such complaints.
General Sources
* Consumer Information and Complaint Centers
The Interstate Commerce Commission has three regional offices which serve a variety of functions, one of which is to answer inquiries and assist the public with concerns regarding interstate bus, trucking, and railroad companies. The most frequent calls involve moving companies.
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission, 3535 Market St., Room 16400, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 596-4040. States served: AL, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, OH, PA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV.
Central
Interstate Commerce Commission, Xerox Center, 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 570, Chicago, IL 60603; (312) 353-6204. States served: AR, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, MN, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI.
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission, 211 Maine St., Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94105; (415) 774-6520. States served: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY.
Questions can also be directed to the ICC office in Washington DC, at (202) 927-7597.
General Sources
* Consumer Rule Guides For Businesses
Federal Trade Commission
Public Reference Branch, Room 130
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2222
The FTC publishes the following guides for businesses to help them comply with the most current consumer trade rules and regulations, on everything from offering layaways to the Federal warranty law.
Business Guide to the Federal Trade Commission's Mail Order Rule
Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law
Direct Marketer's Guide to Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool
Acts
Complying with the Credit Practices Rule
Guides for the Jewelry Industry
Handling Customer Complaint: In-House and Third-Party Strategies
How to Write Readable Credit Forms
Offering Layaways
Payments and Services
Rules and Regulations Under the Hobby Protection Act
Textile and Wool Acts
Writing a Care Label: How to Comply with the Amended Care Labeling Rule
Writing Readable Warranties
General Sources
* Donations to the Peace Corps
Peace Corps
1990 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20526 (202) 606-3063
The Peace Corps offers corporations donate materials if a need for them materials exists. Contact this office for more information on the donation process.
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General Sources
* Economic Studies of Transit Industry
Industry, Economics and Finance Division (P-37)
Office of Economics
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 10223
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5412
Financial and economic studies of the transportation industry are prepared by this office. Air transportation is emphasized, but other modes are also evaluated. Report topics include mergers, regional marketing studies, gross receipts at airports, and intelligent vehicle highway systems. Contact this office to determine if a study has been prepared on your subject.
General Sources
* Explosives: Laws and Regulations
Distribution Center
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
U.S. Department of the Treasury
7943 Angus Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 455-7801
ATF laws and regulations for firearms are described in the free book, ATF: Explosives Law and Regulations. Commerce in explosives is highlighted, describing licenses and permits, business conduct, records and reports, storage, exemptions, and unlawful acts. The impact of the regulations on the fireworks industry is also discussed.
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General Sources
* Federal Maritime Commission
800 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5725
Established in 1961, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) monitors relationships among carriers and also ensures that individual carriers fairly treat shippers and other members of the shipping public. The commission consists of 2 full time commissioners and 1 chairman appointed by the President, serving 5 year terms. The FMC has 230 full time equivalent positions and an appropriated budget of $15,452,000.
General Sources
* Gifts-in-Kind Program
Office of Private Sector Development
Peace Corps
1990 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20526 (202) 606-3360
The Peace Corps allows corporations to donate materials if a need for them materials exists. Contact this office for more information on the donation process.
General Sources
* Highway Contractors and Subcontractors
Office of Civil Rights (HCR-1)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0693
This office monitors compliance with civil rights laws by requiring contractors and subcontractors of Federal highway projects to submit employment data. Equal opportunity issues are also addressed in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, which awards contracts and subcontract commitments to small and minority businesses, and in FHWA's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Programs. Data from contractor filings and a list of contractors and subcontractors, by state or county, are available from this office. You can also obtain a copy of FHWA's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Programs, a publication with details about those programs.
General Sources
* Hiring Incentives for Employers of Veterans
Assistant Secretary for Veterans
Employment and Training
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S1313
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9110
As a hiring incentive, the Veterans Administration will pay an employer half of a veteran's wages up to $10,000, or up to $12,000 if the veteran has a VA service-connected disability rating of 30% or more, for a training period of 6 to 18 months. A veteran must have been unemployed for at least 8 of the last 15 weeks. Employers must certify that they intend to hire the veteran upon completion of training. Adequate training facilities must be available; wages and benefits must be no less than those normally paid; and training cannot be for a position for which the veteran already qualifies. Veterans and employers alike must apply for certification with any local job service office or VA Regional Office.
General Sources
* Infrastructure Technologies
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510-8025 (202) 228-6939
Public works infrastructure, which includes roads, bridges, sewers, etc., provides essential services--moving people and goods, supplying water, and disposing of waste. And there is little disagreement about the urgency of repair, maintenance, or new construction of these vital systems. OTA is currently studying how technological, institutional, and financial alternatives could be combined to meet the challenges posed by infrastructure needs that might be required in the Federal role. Contact Kevin Dopart, director, (202) 228-6937 for more information.
General Sources
* International Trade Administration Publications
Trade Information Center
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 7424 (202) 482-0543
Washington, DC 20230 (800) 8782-8723
The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce produces numerous publications on U.S. business, particularly related to exports and foreign domestic competition in the U.S. Publications are available from ITA, NTIS, and GPO. Contact ITA for a free publications list.
General Sources
* Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-7597
The Interstate Commerce Commission was created as an independent regulatory agency by act of February 4, 1887 to regulate commerce. ICC's responsibilities include regulation of carriers engaged in transportation in interstate commerce and in foreign commerce to the extent that it takes place within the U.S. Surface transportation under the Commission's jurisdiction includes railroads, trucking companies, bus lines, freight forwarders of used household goods, water carriers, transportation brokers, and a coal slurry pipeline. The regulatory laws vary depending on the type of transportation; however, they generally involve certification of carriers seeking to provide transportation for the public, rates, adequacy of service, purchases, and mergers. The Commission assures that the carriers it regulates will provide the public with rates and services that are fair and reasonable.
General Sources
* ICC Library
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3392
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5642
The Interstate Commerce Commission's library is open to the public, and its collection focuses on transportation and transportation law. You must sign in with the building guard before going up to the library.
General Sources
* Long Distance Carrier Information
Industry Analysis Division
Federal Communications Commission
Public Reference Room
1919 M Street, NW, Mail Stop 1600F
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-0745
The Industry Analysis division compiles information on market share for all long distance carriers whose total toll service revenue is $100 million or greater. This includes mainly AT&T, MCI, and Sprint, but information is available on 10 to 15 other companies also. The Downtown Copy Center has a report entitled the Long Distance Market Share Report, detailing this information.
General Sources
* Major Developments in U.S. Shipping Trade
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
800 N. Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5725
The Federal Maritime Commission continually monitors developments in the major shipping markets around the world. Information on rates, capacity, and international agreements is compiled. The FMC also has information on developments with respect to the major carriers. The FMC breaks its analysis down in the following geographic manner: Transatlantic, Mediterranean, Africa, Transpacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
General Sources
* Maritime Administration Activities and Statistics
MARAD - Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 7219
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5807
MARAD's annual report is an excellent place to begin your search for information on U.S. maritime activities and statistics. The report includes a profile of the U.S. Merchant Fleet, U.S. Department of Defense Cargo programs, information on maritime labor and training, and a report on maritime agreements recently concluded between the U.S. and foreign nations. Statistics include listings for worldwide ship deliveries, Federal Ship financing guarantee program, U.S. Oceangoing Merchant Marine, major world merchant fleets, U.S. Great Lakes Merchant Fleet, the National Defense Reserve Fleet, and maritime subsidy outlays. The report is available free upon request.
General Sources
* Maritime Commerce Financial Analysis
Bureau of Tariff, Certification, and Licensing
Federal Maritime Commission
800 N. Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
The Bureau of Domestic Regulation provides accounting and financial expertise to help ensure the reasonableness of rates for the transportation of cargo and other services provided by common carriers in the domestic offshore waterborne commerce of the U.S. The Bureau also provides technical assistance to other activities within the Commission.
General Sources
* Metals and Mining Producers
American Mining Congress (AMC)
1920 N St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 861-2800
The American Mining Congress is an industry association of producers of metals, coal industrial and agricultural minerals; manufacturers of mining and mineral processing machinery, equipment and supplies; and mining engineering firms. AMC publishes the American Mining Congress Journal, a monthly journal which focuses on mining issues and policy and is available for $30 per year. AMC can also put you in touch with members who can provide you with detailed information on most aspects of the mining industry.
General Sources
* Metric Conversion Assistance
National Institute of Standards and Technology
U.S. Department of Commerce
Building 411, Room A146
Gaithersburg, MD, 20899 (301) 975-3689
This office coordinates Federal metric transition to promote consistency in agency plans, policies, and practices. It identifies and helps remove barriers that inhibit or block metric transition in federal, state, or local rules, standards and codes, or regulations. It also provides technical and general information about the metric system and its use to businesses, educators, the news media, and the general public. There are several free brochures and pamphlets available from the Office explaining the metric system and metric conversions.
General Sources
* Mine Maps/Mine Companies Property Ownership
Chief Office of Public Information
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9650
This office provides mineral statistics on over 100 nonfuel mineral commodities. Over 500 publication per year are available. The information is free upon request.
Mine Map Repository
Mine Map Repository
10 Parkway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (412) 937-3001
Valuable information is available from the mine maps available through the mine map repositories of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Mine and company names, water sources, property ownership of adjoining companies and towns, latitudes and longitudes, coal outcrop seam designations, openings and emergency exits of mines, and gas and power lines are some of the topics covered. This information can be useful to local developers, engineering firms, and energy interests, as well as private citizens.
General Sources
* Minerals: Data, Industries, and Technology
Publication Distribution
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
Cochrans Mills Rd.
P.O. Box 18070
Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 892-4338
The Bureau of Mines publishes several reports of investigations and information circulars that are free of charge to those interested in mineral research. Mineral Industry Surveys are published monthly, quarterly, and annually, presenting data on various minerals and metals. Reprints from Minerals Yearbook 1991 are available and report on the mineral industry in the United States and abroad. If documents are unavailable here, they will refer you to the appropriate headquarters office.
General Sources
* Multinational Corporations in Mining
Division of Mineral Commodities
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9449
An expert in the office of mineral commodities, Mr. Balazik, can discuss the results of a major study he did for the Bureau of Mines on Multinational Corporations in the Mining industry. He examined both U.S. ownership and interest in foreign mining operations as well as foreign ownership and interest in American mining operations. The information presented in the study is based on a review of over 2200 mineral properties operated by more than 400 companies in 80 countries. Information is available on 100 mineral commodities produced in the U.S. and around the world. Mr. Balazik is assistant division chief, and can aid you in your research in this area.
General Sources
* National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 1500
North Lobby
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 637-3000
The National Association of Manufacturers is a voice for industry at the national level. Members are manufacturing companies from throughout the United States. PAC Manager is published monthly. A catalogue of the many other available publications is free upon request.
General Sources
* National Telecommunications
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4898
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-1840
This Administration's broad goals include formulating policies to support the development and growth of telecommunications, information and related industries, furthering the efficient development and use of telecommunications and information services, providing policy and management for Federal use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and providing telecommunications facilities grants to public service users. NTIA employs approximately 300 people and has an annual budget of $35,104,000.
General Sources
* On-Site Child Care
Women's Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S3309
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-4486
The free publication, Employers and Child Care: Benefiting Work and Family, is designed for employers and employees concerned with developing programs and policies to assist in quality and cost-efficient child care programs while parents are at work. Created to help in a vast array of situations, it provides guidance to those who wish to improve employee productivity and business' ability to recruit and retain the best workers. It is designed for people who are concerned about fulfilling two essential and often conflicting responsibilities--working and caring for their families.
General Sources
* Private Sector Initiatives in Mass Transit
Office of Private Sector Initiatives (UBP-30)
Office of Budget and Policy
Federal Mass Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9300
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1666
This office encourages private sector involvement in mass transit throughout the United States. Specifically, they work through the following four areas:
Competitive Contracting: Local transit authorities are encouraged to open the provisioning of services up to private sector competition.
Entrepreneurial Services: Groups in the private sector are encouraged to start self-sustaining transit services (such as taxi and bus) in cooperation with local transit authorities.
Joint Development: Federal assistance is available to help plan public/private sector joint ventures at transit facilities.
Demand Management Program: Federal funds are available to encourage local employers and merchants to develop techniques to help manage transportation and mobility problems in their areas.
General Sources
* Pulp and Paper Industry
Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)
Box 105113 (800) 332-8636
Atlanta, GA 30348 (404) 446-1400
The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry consists of individual professionals working in pulp, paper, packaging, converting and non-wovens industries. Publications: TAPPI Journal.
General Sources
* Rail Industry Conditions
Office of Industry, Finance and Operations (RRP-11)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8300
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0386
This office serves as the principal advisory element in assessing the financial and operating condition of the railroad industry, with special emphasis on carriers in marginal or bankrupt financial condition. This office also administers programs to improve railroad labor/management relations and monitors disputes under the Railway Labor Act.
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General Sources
* Railroad Industry Analysis
Office of Congress and Public Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3130
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5350
The ICC Annual Report contains a detailed analysis of current developments in the Rail industry falling under their jurisdiction including financial conditions, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, labor issues, abandonments, rates, freight service, and passenger service.
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General Sources
* Science and Technical Business References
Science and Technology Division
Reference Section
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 (202 707-5580
Informal series of reference guides are issued free from the Science and Technology Division under the general title, LC Science Tracer Bullet. These guides are designed to help readers locate published material on subjects about which they have only general knowledge. New titles in the series are announced in the weekly Library of Congress Information Bulletin that is distributed to many libraries including:
81-3 Alcoholism
81-6 Pets and Pet Care
82-4 Extraterrestrial Life
83-7 Quarks
84-3 Japanese Science and Technology
85-1 Herbs and Herb Gardening
85-3 Endangered Species (Animals)
88-2 Fiber Optics
91-1 Unidentified Flying Objects
91-3 Dyslexia
93-1 Remote Sensing
General Sources
* Space Management Research
Office of Planning
Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
18th and F Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20405 (202) 501-0638
Information on space management research studies which emphasize efficiency and cost productiveness can be obtained by contacting this office.
General Sources
* Statistics Reports
Publications
Office of the Secretary
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5930
This office compiles and publishes statistics on the various modes of transportation.
Annual
Transport Statistics in the United States. Detailed data on traffic, operations, equipment, finances, and employment for carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Act.
A-300 Wage Statistics of Class I Freight Railroads in the United States-Calendar Year. Number of employees, service hours, and compensation by occupational group: Executive, Officials, and Staff Assistants; Professional and Administrative; Maintenance-of-Way and Structures; Maintenance of Equipment and Stores, etc.
Quarterly
Large Class I Motor Carriers of Property Selected Earnings Data. Operating revenues, net carrier operating income, net income, revenue tons hauled, operating ratio and rate of return.
Class I Freight Railroads Selected Earnings Data. Railway operating revenues, net railway operating income, income before extraordinary items, net income, revenue ton-miles of freight, and rate of return.
Large Class I Motor Carriers of Passengers Selected Earnings Data. Operating revenues, net carrier operating income, net income, revenue passengers carried, operating ratio, and rate of return.
Large Class I Household Goods Carriers Selected Earnings Data. Operating revenues, net carrier operating income, net income, revenue tons hauled, operating ratio and rate of return.
Monthly
M-350 Preliminary Report of Railroad Employment, Class I Line-Haul Railroads. Number of employees at middle of month, group totals.
General Sources
* Tax Credits for Employers of Targeted Groups
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room N4470
Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-9092
The Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Program offers employers a credit against their tax liability for hiring individuals from nine target groups that have traditionally had difficulty obtaining and holding jobs. Groups include disadvantaged youths, the handicapped, disadvantaged veterans, ex-offenders, and recipients of state and federal assistance. An employer must request certification for the individual prior to starting work. The credit applies only to employees hired into a business or trade. For more information contact your local Employment Service offices or your local Internal Revenue Service office.
General Sources
* Transport Statistics in the United States
Publications
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5930
This is an annual report which contains statistics of railroads and motor carriers. It includes a complete breakdown of finances, expenses and equipment, as well as service statistics. The tables are compiled from reports filed with the Commission by railroads and motor carriers.
General Sources
* Trucking Company Analysis
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5737
The ICC Annual Report contains a detailed analysis of the developments in the trucking industry falling under ICC jurisdiction. The 1992 Report discusses the financial condition of the industry, mergers, rates, operating rights, safety, and insurance issues. The report is available free from the ICC.
General Sources
* Updates on Industry
Industrial Reports and Studies
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-5511
The U.S. Department of Commerce publishes a massive yearly study on some 350 U.S. industries entitled the U.S. Industrial Outlook. Included in this study are analyses of the aviation, maritime, and railroad industries. It is available from the Government Printing Office, (202) 783-3238 for $37.
General Sources
Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration, an arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is the central locus of information on aviation in the U.S. Government. Other sources of information include the Aviation Office within the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board.
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* Air Carrier Market Data and Statistics
Public Reference Room
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 4201
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4888
Start with this office for market data, financial information, and traffic statistics on air carrier passenger and cargo operations. Information is compiled by DOT from schedules that air carriers file, and some data is stored in a computerized database. For the publication, Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, contact the Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge. (See that entry.)
Airlines
* Air Traffic Management
Office of Air Traffic Management
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 400E
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9155
This office establishes and oversees policies for civilian and military air traffic management. It also operates the FAA national and international flight information and cartographic program and coordinates U.S. policies and procedures related to international air traffic.
Airlines
* Air Traffic Plans and Requirements
Air Traffic Plans and Requirements
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Room 400 East
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3136
The air traffic control system tracks flights automatically and tags each one with a small block of information written electronically on the radar scope used by air traffic controllers. The data block includes aircraft identity, altitude and ground speed, and transponder code. Contact this office for more information.
Airlines
* Air Traffic System Errors
Quality Assurance Division
Air Traffic Services
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 416
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9205
All system errors are logged on a central file chronologically by region. The file consists of reports identifying anything wrong in the air traffic service terminal. Contact this FAA office for more information on system errors.
Airlines
* Air Travel - General Information
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
The FAA can provide you with information on many aspects of air travel. Popular publications include:
Fly Rights: A Guide to Air Travel in the U.S.
Air Travel for the Handicapped.
Child/Infant Safety Seats Recommended for Use in Aircraft.
Air Travel for Your Dog or Cat.
How Safe is Flying?
Alert: FAA Security Tips for Air Travelers.
Caution: Shipping Hazardous Materials by Air.
Airlines
* Air Travelers' Rights and Complaints
Consumer Affairs Division
Intergovernmental and Consumer Affairs
Governmental Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2220
If your problem cannot be resolved directly with the airline, contact this office for information on air travelers' rights and for assistance in resolving problems with airlines and charter flights. Complaints about delayed or canceled flights, reservations, lost baggage, smoking, refunds, and overbooking can also be handled here.
Airlines
* Aircraft Accident Data: U.S. Air Carrier Operations
National Technical Information Services
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
The Annual Review of Aircraft Accident Data: U.S. Air Carrier Operations contains statistical tabulations of data compiled from reports of accidents involving revenue operations of U.S. air carriers in a particular calendar year. The report is divided into sections according to the Part of the Code of Federal Regulations under which the aircraft were flown when the accidents occurred (14 CFR Part 121 or 14 CFR Part 135). The Part 135 section is further divided into scheduled and non-scheduled operations. Information provided within each section includes a list of accidents, tabulations of injuries, types of accidents, accident causes and related factors, and accident rates. Comparisons are made of data for the given year to averages of accident data for several prior years. The publication is available for a fee from the office above. Call (703) 487-4650 for single copies and microfiche; or (703) 487-4630 for an annual subscription.
Airlines
* Aircraft Accident Investigations
Biomedical and Behavioral Science Division
Office of Aviation Medicine
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 400 East
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6910
This office analyses medical data associated with victims of aviation accidents.
Airlines
* Aircraft Accident Prevention
Accident Prevention Staff
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
The staff provides national guidance and policy on accident prevention in general aviation. This office supports 9 regional offices and 78 field offices. For information on available publications, tapes, slides, seminars, and speakers, contact the office at the above address or contact your local field office. General publications available from this office include the following:
The Accident Prevention Program FAA P 8740-8
Safe Flying for Agricultural Aviation FAA P 8740-42
Weight and Balance: An Important Safety Consideration FAA P 8740-5
Pilot Prerogatives FAA P 8740-17
Dead Reckoning Navigation FAA P 8740-22
Always Leave Yourself an Out FAA P 8740-25
Using the System FAA P 8740-32
Radio Communications FAA P 8740-47
How to Avoid a Mid-Air Collision FAA P 8740-51
Airlines
* Aircraft Accident Reports
Accident/Incident Analysis Branch
Air Traffic Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 417D
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9612
Accidents and incidents involving aircraft are documented in a central file maintained by this FAA branch. Contact this office for more information on the information in these files.
Airlines
* Aircraft Accidents
Safety Analysis Division
Office of Aviation Safety
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2221A
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6003
The division can provide you with information on general aviation accidents and near mid-air collisions. The Office keeps statistics on operational errors, deviations, pilot errors, accidents, and near mid air collisions.
Airlines
* Aircraft Accident Statistics
Safety Data Branch
Information Management
National Field Office
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25082, AVN-124
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 680-6420
The FAA maintains statistics on the following: general aviation accident information; incidents (little damage or minor injury) of both air carrier and general aviation; service difficulty reports; and enforcement data and violations. Contact this office for more information.
Airlines
* Aircraft Certification Service
Administrator for Regulation and Certification
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Ave SW, Room 300W
Washington DC 20591 (202) 267-7270
The certification of airworthiness goes to the heart of aviation safety. Certification occurs at three stages: the design of the aircraft; the production of the aircraft; and the operation of the aircraft. For information and a copy of a booklet on the Aircraft Certification Service, contact the above office.
Airlines
* Aircraft Flight Data and Voice
Recorders Investigations
Engineering Services Division
Bureau of Technology
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
800 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 826
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6686
For information on aircraft flight data and voice recorders examined by the NTSB, contact the office above.
Airlines
* Aircraft Maintenance Data
Maintenance Analysis Center Section
AVN-140
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 680-6495
Information and statistics are available regarding aircraft include maintenance surveillance, mechanical interruptions, and inflight mechanical problems.
Airlines
* Aircraft Noise
Noise Abatement Division
Office of Environment and Energy
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 432
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3699
This FAA division conducts research on reducing noise levels of new aircraft, and retrofitting older aircraft to reduce noise levels. Contact this office for recent noise Advisory Circulars that certify the noise levels for aircraft under Federal Aviation Regulation 36. Ask for Advisory Circulars 36-1E; 36-2C; and 36-2F.
Airlines
* Aircraft Standards and Statistics Data Base
Management Standards and Statistics Division
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
AMS-400
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8063
The FAA maintains several computerized data files on a variety of aviation-related subjects such as: aviation safety, air traffic, aviation schools, commercial and government ownership and operation of aircraft, aircraft repair stations, FAA facilities, and procurement. While the FAA does not conduct searches of these files for anyone outside the agency, they will copy any file you designate onto a blank tape that you provide for $38.
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* Airline Antitrust Violations
Aviation Analysis
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 10223
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-4382
The office investigates airline mergers and interlocks, unfair methods of competition among carriers, and also determines antitrust immunity. Contact this FAA office for more information on airline antitrust issues.
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* Airline Data
Office of Airline Statistics
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 4125
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9059
The Aviation Information Management (AIM) program collects information on the financial operations of air carriers. Government, industry, and the general public may access this information. Database functions are housed at the Transportation Systems Center (see entry) but this office can serve as liaison for access to air carrier reports and data requiring DOT approval for release.
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* Airline Passenger Safety
Community and Consumer Liaison Division
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
Airline passengers who have inquiries or complaints regarding airplane safety should contact this office.
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* Airlines General Inquiries
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
Questions and information requests about the aviation industry can be directed to this FAA office.
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* Airline Transportation Data Files
Center for Electronic Records
National Archives and Records Administration
8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 20E
Washington, DC 20408 (202) 523-3267
This center has information regarding airline transportation from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Civil Aeronautics Board. Contact the Center for a detailed listing of the data available and the fees for retrieval.
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* Airmen and Aircraft Registry
Airmen and Aircraft Registry
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082 (405) 954-3116
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 954-3261
The FAA keeps permanent records on all U.S. civil aircraft and airmen (students, private, commercial and airline transport). The Registry also issues and monitors certificates to air carrier personnel involved in international civil aviation. Contact this office for information on these records, along with the registration records of all civil aircraft.
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* Airport Capacity
Office of Systems Capacity and Requirements
Airport Capacity Planning and Development
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 723
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-7425
This office is involved in a variety of programs to increase the capacity of the national air system through programs of improved airport and air routes design; improved procedures that allow planes to fly in closer proximity more safely; and developing new technology in areas such as radar precision. This office's work is detailed in the Aviation System Capacity Plan, which publishes statistics and outlines FAA programs in capacity expansion.
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* Airport Hubs
Office of Aviation Policy and Plans
Forecast Branch
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave.,SW, Room 935F
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3355
The Office of Aviation Policy and Plans analyzes activity at different airport hubs around the country. There are currently 25 large hubs, encompassing 40 carrier airports, in the U.S. There are reports on all the major hubs in the U.S. Contact this office for more information. Recent reports focus on:
Washington/Baltimore Hub October 1991
Denver Hub/Colorado Airports October 1990
Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale (update) December 1990
Nashville, Tn. September 1989
Dayton, Ohio. September 1989
Cincinnati, Ohio. September 1989
Raleigh/Durham, N.C. June 1989
Atlanta (update) June 1989
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* Airport Security
Airport Security Program
Civil Aviation Security Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 319
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9863
The FAA ensures the presence of law enforcement in U.S. airports, and approves the security programs of all airports under FAR 107. It also certifies walk-through detection devices.
* Airport Safety and Facilities
Airport Safety Data Branch
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Room 616A
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8730
This office collects data on airport services, schedules, runway layouts, and lighting. The data is published in the Airport Facility Directory. Information is available to the public, but requestors are limited to two facility inquiries per request. Those wishing to do large scale research may make an appointment and go to the Airport Safety Data Branch and use the files. The information is also available on magnetic disk. For further information, contact the Branch.
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* Airport Standards
Design and Operational Criteria Division
Office of Airport Standards
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 614
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3446
This office can provide you with information on standards required for constructing and operating airports. Such standards include size, length, separation between runways, snow and ice control, and crash and fire rescue equipment. Contact this office for more information.
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* Airway Facilities
Associate Administrator for Airway Facilities
Planning Branch
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 731
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-7304
This office is responsible for the establishment, installation and maintenance of the infrastructural facilities such as radars, communications, and navigation aids in the National Aerospace System.
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* Annual Review of Aircraft Accidents
National Technical Information Services
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 557-4650
The Annual Review of Aircraft Accident Data: U.S. General Aviation contains statistical tabulations of data compiled from reports of accidents involving U.S. general aviation aircraft in a particular calendar year. The report is divided into sections according to the type of aircraft and also according to the purpose for which aircraft was being used at the time of an accident. Within each section, tabulations provide data describing the types, causes, and circumstances of accidents. Accident rates (total and fatal) are provided, as are comparisons of the data of the given year to averages of accident data for several prior years. This publication is available from the office above. Call (703) 487-4650 for single copies and microfiche; or (703) 487-4630 for an annual subscription.
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* Aviation Accident Prevention
Accident Prevention Program
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave.,SW, Room 2232
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
The Accident Prevention Program has a variety of publications on aircraft safety. All are free and can be obtained by contacting the above office.
The Accident Prevention Program. FAA P 8740-8
Safe Flying for Agricultural Aviation. FAA P 8740-42
Weight and Balance: An Important Safety Consideration FAA P 8740-5
for Pilots.
Pilot Prerogatives. FAA P 8740-17
Dead Reckoning Navigation. FAA P 8740-22
Always Leave Yourself an Out. FAA P 8740-25
Using the System. FAA P 8740-32
Radio Communications. FAA P 8740-47
How to Avoid a Mid-Air Collision. FAA P 8740-51
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* Aviation Equipment Specifications
Engineering and Specifications Division
Office of Airport Standards
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 614
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3826
This office can supply you with information on specifications for the manufacturing and installation of such aviation equipment as visual aides associated with aircraft landing and taxiing, runway lights, approach lights, beacons, and so forth.
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* Aviation Forecasts
Aviation Forecasts Branch
Office of Aviation Policy
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 935F
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3103
This Branch is responsible for forecasting aviation activity for the U.S. Data collected include the number of landings, takeoffs, aircraft, enplanements, and deplanements.
The following publications are available through this office, free of charge, depending on availability; otherwise you will be referred to the Government Printing Office, where they can be purchased:
Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Forecast. This microfiche provides 12-year projections on all aspects of aviation, including total aircraft, total airborne, statute miles of U.S. air carriers, hours flown in general aviation, and fuel consumed.
Terminal Area Forecasts. This microfiche provides 10-year projections on 400 specific airports including in-plane passengers, and operations of air carriers.
North Atlantic Forecast. This report contains short, medium, and long-term forecasts of air traffic over the North Atlantic and between North America and the Caribbean area for the periods 1991-1996, 2000, 2005 and 2010. Annual forecasts are provided for total passengers and aircraft movements.
Sixteenth Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference Proceedings. This report discusses a variety of forecast related issues including the outlook for Hubbing, Education and Noise, and financing issues in the aviation industry.
Forecasting Civil Aviation Activity: Methods and Approaches.
FAA Flight Service Station Facility Level Forecast: Fiscal Years 1992-2002.
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* Aviation History
Agency Historian
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907A
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3478
This office can provide you with the facts on the history of American aviation as well as a five page brief on the history of the FAA. A list of FAA historical works is also available from this office. Books can be purchased from GPO (202) 783-3238. Additional information on aviation or FAA history can also be obtained at the FAA library, which is open to the public.
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* Aviation Medicine
Biomedical and Behavioral Science Division
Office of Aviation Medicine
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 400 East
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6910
The FAA conducts aeromedical research on in the following areas:
- Psychology: evaluates spatial disorientation and visual perception in the aviation
environment;
- Physiology: performance and health of aircrew and air traffic controllers under
diverse environmental conditions;
- Toxicology: toxic hazards such as pesticides used in aerial application, products
of combustion and ionizing radiation from air shipment of radioactive cargo in the high-altitude environment;
- Protection and survival: studies of techniques for lessening or preventing crash
injuries, developing concepts and evaluating survival equipment used under adverse physical conditions, establishing human physical limitations of civil aviation operations, and evaluating emergency procedures for downed aircraft.
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* Aviation News
FAA General Aviation News
General Aviation and Commercial Division
Flight Standards Service, AFS-800
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 325
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8212
The bimonthly publication, Aviation News, is a safety magazine for general aviation pilots (for more information about content, contact the above office). It is available from the Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
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* Aviation Policy
Information Systems Branch
Policy Analysis Division, APO-130
Office of Aviation Policy and Plans
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Room 937C
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3350
Reports and other data are generated by approximately 18 databases to aid in aviation policy decisions on such matters as the activities of airlines, seat belt configurations, and the number of airports in the United States.
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* Aviation Procedures Periodicals
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The following two periodicals from GPO contain the current internal directives of the Federal Aviation Administration:
Flight Services Handbook. Describes the procedures and terms used by personnel providing assistance and communications services ($46/subscription, #950-032-00000-6).
Data Communications Handbook. Describes teletypewriter operating procedures, applicable international teletypewriter procedures, and continuous U.S. Service weather schedules ($34/subscription, #950-004-00000-2).
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* Aviation Publications
U.S Department of Transportation
M-443.2
Washington, DC 20590
Write to the above address to order free copies of the annual Guide to Federal Aviation Administration Publications (FAA-APA-PG-11). For approval of more that 10 copies, write to: Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 800 Independence Ave., SW, APA-230, Washington, DC 20591. Many of the publications listed are free.
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* Aviation Research and Development Efforts
System Research and Development
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation, Room 500W
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8183
This office directs, coordinates, and controls the FAA's Research, Engineering, and Development efforts aimed at bringing new into the National Aerospace System.
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* Aviation Safety
Assistant Administrator for Aviation Safety
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 1000E
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9613
The Assistant Administrator is involved in all aspects of aviation safety. The Office reviews and recommends safety programs for the FAA and the aviation community. It also initiates special safety reviews and maintains reports on safety data.
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* Aviation Standards
Assistant Administrator for Aviation Standards
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 680-3306
This office promotes flight safety, develops flight procedures, oversees the management of the airman and aircraft registry, provides for the operation and maintenance of FAA aircraft, and investigates aircraft accidents and incidents.
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* Aviation Statistics--General
Management Standards and Statistics Division
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
AMS-400
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8063
Historical and current aviation statistics are available on such subjects as: air traffic activities, number of aircraft, flying hours, pilots, and passengers. For a listing of available publications, contact the above office.
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* Balloon Safety
Accident Prevention Staff
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
The FAA publishes the following booklets on balloon safety: Powerlines and Thunderstorms-Balloon Safety, and False Lift, Shears, and Rotors - Balloon Safety. They are available free from the Accident Prevention program.
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* Bird Strikes
Airport Safety Data Group
Office of Airport Standards
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 615
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8792
Birds being accidentally sucked into jet engines is a serious aviation hazard. Contact this office for information on where bird strikes occur.
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* Careers in Aviation
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3478
Federal, state, and local government agencies are a major source of aviation jobs. The FAA publishes a booklet entitled Aviation Careers Series which details a variety of careers in the aviation field. It is available free.
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* Commuter and Air Taxi Services
Commuter and Air Taxi Branch
Air Carrier Division
Office of Flight Operations
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 306A
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8086
Contact this office for information regarding policy, regulations, and directives for commuter and air taxi aircraft. A list is available of air taxi operators and commercial operators of small aircraft.
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* Consumer Complaints
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
Complaints involving such aviation issues as safety, noise, pesticide spraying, or broken seat belts can be directed to this office.
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* Consumer Rights on Airlines
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Fly Rights is an easy-to-read booklet that explains the rights and responsibilities of air travellers. It is available at nominal cost from the GPO.
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* Educational Resources in Aviation
Aviation Education Officer
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3469
The FAA's Aviation Education Program offers volunteer assistance to the nation's schools through the following programs: career guidance; tours of airports, control towers, and other facilities; classroom lectures and demonstrations; aviation safety information; aviation education resource materials; computerized clearinghouse of aviation and space information; aviation science instruction programs for home/school computers; "Partnerships-in-Education" activities; and teachers' workshops. Write to the above office for more information.
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* Essential Air Passenger Service
Aviation Analysis
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 5100
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-5903
This office guarantees that certain cities will be served by airlines. It also represents community views. Contact this office for information on airport service.
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* Essential Air Service
Office of Aviation Analysis
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6401
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5903
The Departments's Essential Air Service Program ensures that certain cities will be served by air transportation. The program establishes subsidy levels, selects carriers, processes applications to change service levels, and reviews fitness of carriers. Contact the office listed for information about this program.
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* Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
EAA Aviation Center
P.O. Box 3086
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 (800) 322-2412
The EAA brings together aircraft and aviation enthusiasts from around the country for air shows and activities. It also represents member interests in Washington DC with the FAA and promotes safety and education in aviation. It currently has 700 chapters nationwide.
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* Federal Aviation Administration Academy
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25082, AAC-900
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-6900
The Academy is the principal source of technical information on U.S. civil aviation. It conducts training for FAA personnel through resident or correspondence courses and occasional on-site training. Air traffic training is available for specialists who man the FAA airport traffic control towers, air route traffic control center, and flight service stations. Electronic training is also available for engineers and technicians who install and maintain navigation and traffic control communications facilities. Initial and recurrent training is also conducted for air carrier and general operations inspectors. The Academy provides air navigation facilities and flight procedures analysis to flight inspection personnel.
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* Federal Aviation Administration Directives
Office of Public Affairs
Document Inspection Facility
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3883
Requests for copies of the FAA Directives list should be sent here.
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* Films and Videos on Aviation
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
The FAA has a free catalog of films and videos useful both for experienced aviators as well as the general public. They describe the kinds of programs and measures that can be taken collectively to increase the safety, capacity, and efficiency of the U.S. national airspace system--in areas ranging from air traffic control to aeromedical research, meteorology, and safety. Most of the titles listed in the catalog are available in both 16mm film and 1/2" VHS videocassette. There is no charge for borrowing these FAA titles, and no admission may be charged to any audiences viewing the programs. These titles may also be purchased. For a copy of the FAA Film/Video Catalog, contact this office. The following is a list of some of the titles available.
Where Airports Begin. #11106
Looking Up to Your Aviation Career. #10314
Area Navigation. #11114
Flight 52. #11127
Aeromedical Factors. #19981
Medical Facts for Pilots. #11138
Dusk to Dawn. #11124
Mountain Flying. #11140
Overwater Flying. #11141
Path to Safety. #11142
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* Financial Analysis of Airline Industry
Aviation Analysis
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 5100
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-5903
Financial studies and evaluations of the air transportation industry are available on such subjects as profit margin trends, aircraft cost and performance, domestic jet trends, fuel trends, carrier lenders, passenger yield, used aircraft sales, aircraft seating trends, and airline employment.
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* Flight Instruction
General Aviation Manufactures Association
1400 K. St. NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 393-1500
This association publishes a pamphlet entitled Learning to Fly that discusses the basics of flying and the first steps on where to go for flying lessons.
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* Flight Procedures
Flight Procedures Branch
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25082
AVN-220900
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-3382
The branch develops and maintains instrument flight procedures.
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* Flight Standards
Flight Procedures Standards Branch
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 305C
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8277
Along with the Flight procedures branch in Oklahoma, the Flight Standards Branch plays a key role in developing flight procedures and overseeing flight inspectors.
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* General Inquiries
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
The stating place for any information on airlines, airports and aircraft.
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* Human Factors: Aviation Research
Civil Aeromedical Institute (CAMI)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-4806
CAMI conducts research to identify human factor causes of aircraft accidents, prevent future accidents, and make accidents that do occur more survivable. Contact this Institute for more information on this research.
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* International Air Transportation
Office of International Aviation
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6402
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2423
This office studies and develops U.S. policy with regard to international aviation. It ensures cooperation between U.S. and foreign-flag airlines and negotiates air service agreements with other countries.
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* International Aviation
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 5531
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-7973
In handling all international aviation negotiations and agreements, this office works on expanding aviation markets overseas, aviation security, and other issues relating to international aviation, such as assisting airlines in operating overseas and monitors agreements thereof. Information is available on these topics.
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* International Aviation Assistance
Office of International Aviation
International Operations Organization Division
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 1027
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3230
This office handles affairs concerning both international organizations and international assistance for foreign aviation systems. This office works with FAA technical offices on political and bureaucratic aspects of aviation policy with foreign nations. It also works with nations who request assistance for developing aviation infrastructure and training programs.
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* Light Twin Engine Aircraft
Accident Prevention Staff
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
The FAA publication Flying Light Twins Safely discusses safety with respect to light twin engine aircraft. It is available free.
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* Medical Certification of Airmen
Civil Aeromedical Institute (CAMI)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-4806
CAMI operates a program for the medical certification of airmen, and educates pilots and physicians in matters related to aviation safety. It is also responsible for developing and producing brochures, slides, and training films for distribution to aviation groups and organizations. Contact CAMI for more information on certification or these education programs.
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* National Aerospace System Development
Assistant Administrator for NAS Development
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 800W
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3555
This office directs FAA's requisition, engineering and management activities for NAS Planing Programs associated with the next generation of communications, navigational, surveillance, and weather systems.
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* National Airport System Plan
Office of Airport Planning and Programming
National Planning Division
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 615C
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3451
Contact this office for statistical information on the National Airport System.
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* National Flight Data
National Flight Data Center
Airspace--Rules and Aeronautical Information Division
Air Traffic Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 634
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9311
This Center can provide you with information on all civilian airports (and those military airports with joint usage), navigation aids, and procedures for the national airspace system. The Center also maintains a database which contains such items as the latitude and longitude of airports, airport runways, records of obstruction to air navigation, flight planning information, bearing and distance information, and records of hazards to air navigation.
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* Pilot's Aeromedical Standards
Medical Specialties Division
Office of Aviation Medicine
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3535
Contact this FAA division for information on policy, regulations, and standards for medical certificates required for a pilot's license.
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* Pilot Judgement and Accident Prevention
Accident Prevention Program
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
Most aircraft accidents occur due to human error rather than mechanical malfunction. The FAA Accident Prevention Program publishes several pamphlets on both common judgement errors and medical problems that can lead to accidents. The following are available free by contacting the above office.
Human Behavior: The No. 1 Cause of Accidents. FAA P 8740-38
What's an Accident Prevention Counselor? FAA P 8740-43
Medical Facts for Pilots. FAA P 8740-41
Introduction to Pilot Judgement. FAA P 8740-53
Impossible Turn. FAA P 8740-44
Proficiency and the Private Pilot. FAA P 8740-36
Pilot Vision.
Alcohol and Flying Don't Mix!
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* Pilot Schools
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
Superintendent of Documents
Washington DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The List of Certified Pilot Schools provides you with an up-to-date directory of pilot training schools in the U.S. It is available for $1.75 from the GPO (#050-007-00763-9).
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* Radio Frequency Systems Compatibility
Spectrum Engineering Division
Systems Research and Development Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 714
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9710
The FAA ensures that radio systems have frequencies on which to operate that are compatible with other frequencies. Work is also done in conjunction with international organizations on plans for future radio systems.
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* Regulatory Standards for Aviation
Regulatory Standards and Compliance
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 1040
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3330
This office provides guidance relating to flight standards, aircraft certification, aircraft programs, aviation medicine, aviation security, aircraft accident investigations, airman and aircraft registry, and rulemaking.
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* Relocation Assistance Near Airports
Community and Environmental Needs Division
Office of Airport Planning and Programming
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 615B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3263
The division assists airport owners involved with airport development projects provide uniform and equitable treatment of persons displaced from their homes and businesses due to federal or federally-assisted programs. Assistance is also available on environmental impact and noise.
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* Safety and Aircraft Mechanical Systems.
Accident Prevention Program
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
Aircraft maintenance and performance are vital parts of aviation safety. The accident prevention program publishes a series of booklets in these areas. They are available free upon request.
Maintenance Aspects of Owning Your Own Airplane FAA P 8740-15A
Meet Your Aircraft FAA P 8740-29
Engine Operation for Pilots FAA P 8740-13
The Silent Enemy: Pneumatic System Malfunction FAA P 8740-52
All About Fuel FAA P 8740-35A
Time in Your Tanks FAA P 8740-3
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* Security
Civil Aviation Security Service (ACS 400)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 320
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-9075
The office is a source of information and expertise on the following airport security issues: domestic and foreign aircraft hijacking; bomb threats at airports and on airplanes; compliance and enforcement of regulations; prevention of attempts; explosives and explosive devices found at airports and on airplanes; international crimes involving civil aviation; information on numbers of people screened, numbers of weapons found, and weapon detection devices.
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* Small Business Procurement
Small Business Specialist Procurement Division
AAC-70A
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma, OK 73125 (405) 680-7702
The office provides FAA contracting and procurement support for spare parts, modifications and service contracts for the fleet of aircraft, and their air navigation and communication gear operated by the FAA.
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* Standards and Statistics Data Base
Management Standards and Statistics Division
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
AMS-400
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 606A
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8063
The FAA maintains several computerized data files on a variety of aviation-related subjects such as: aviation safety, air traffic, aviation schools, commercial and government ownership and operation of aircraft, aircraft repair stations, FAA facilities, and procurement. While the FAA does not conduct searches of these files for anyone outside the agency, they will copy any file you designate onto a blank tape that you provide for $38.
Airlines
* Takeoff and Landing Safely
Accident Prevention Program
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
Many air accidents occur during takeoff or landing. The FAA publishes a series of booklets discussing takeoff and landing safety. The following are available free from the FAA.
Planning Your Takeoff FAA P 8740-23
Preventing Accidents During Aircraft Ground Operations FAA P 8740-20
Aviation Safety: The Runway Incursion Problem
Airlines
* Tariffs and Routes
Aviation Analysis
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 10223
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-4382
Contact this office for information regarding carriers' passenger and cargo operations.
Airlines
* Unauthorized Low Flying Aircraft
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 907B
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-3481
Aircraft flying excessively low are not just a bother, but a threat to public safety. The FAA enforces regulations against unauthorized low flying aircraft. For information, contact the FAA and ask for the publication How You Can Help FAA Identify Unauthorized Low Flying Aircraft.
Airlines
* Weather Factors and Flight Safety
Accident Prevention Program
General Aviation Division
Flight Standards Service
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 2322
Washington, DC 20591 (202) 366-6321
Changes in weather patterns as well as the normal weather patterns at different points in the year pose significant hazards to pilots. The Accident Prevention Program publishes several pamphlets on flying in difficult weather. They are available free.
Density Altitude FAA P 8740-02
Thunderstorms - Don't Flirt...Skirt em. FAA P 8740-12
Wind Shear. FAA P 8740-40
Tips on Winter Flying. FAA P 8740-24
How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing. FAA P 8740-30B
Airlines
Communications
Given its importance to society, the Communications industry is among the most regulated of all industries by the Federal government. The two principal government entities charged with monitoring and regulating the Communications industry are the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce. You will find the FCC particularly helpful in locating information. The listings below cover a wide range of communications media including radio, television, cable television, microwave transmissions, long distance telephone service, pay per call (900) services, and political broadcasting.
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Communications
* Amateur Radio Operators
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4808
A database of all the Federal Communications Commission's licensed amateur radio operators is available through NTIS. This magnetic tape file contains records on over 450,000 operators, including names, addresses, ages, station locations, and other licensing information. This Amateur Radio Service Master File (PB 83-220-889), available for $625 (6,250 BPI) or for $825 (BPI), is updated weekly.
Communications
* Amateur Radio Services
Consumer Assistance Branch
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17326 (717) 337-1212
The FCC's Amateur Radio Services is comprised of three parts--amateur Service, amateur-satellite service, and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Radio (RACES). During times of national crises, licensed amateur stations can assist local governments in coordinating emergency efforts. Those interested in becoming a licensed ARS operator must take a qualifying exam. Over 450,000 licensed individuals in the U.S. are ARS members.
Communications
* Applications and Publications
Services and Supply Branch
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room B-10
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7272
This office will provide you with any FCC licensing application forms, construction permits, and instructional publications on how to conform with FCC guidelines.
Communications
* Auxiliary Services Branch
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 7310
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6485
Documents on File: FM Booster Stations, International, Intercity Relays, Remote Pickups, Translator Relays, Studio Transmitter Link, and so on. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Communications
* Broadcast Ownership Reference Room
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 234
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6993
Documents on File: Commercial and Non-Commercial Ownership Reports for Station a.m., FM, and TV, Contract Files, and Network Affiliation Agreements. Information in these files includes lists of broadcast owners, directors, shares of stock sold, shareholders, media interests held by broadcasters outside their own station in areas such as newspapers. The Ownership Report is available from the Reference Room and details this information. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Communications
* Broadcast Regulations
Mass Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 314
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6460
The Mass Media Bureau has three major responsibilities: 1) regulating a.m., FM, and television broadcast stations and related facilities; 2) administering and enforcing cable TV rules; and 3) licensing private microwave radio facilities used by cable systems. The Bureau also processes applications for licenses or other filings, analyzes complaints, and conducts investigations.
Communications
* Broadcast Violations
Field Operations Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 725
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-1940
FOB is the FCC's primary point of contact with the public. Field office personnel nationwide interact with consumers, radio communications users, and the telecommunications industry through enforcement and public service activities. The Field Operations Bureau detects violations of radio regulations, monitors transmissions, inspects stations, investigates complaints of radio interference, and issues violations notices. It also examines and licenses radio operators; processes applications for painting, lighting, and placing antenna towers; and furnishes direction-finding aids for ships and aircraft in distress. The bureau maintains over 30 field offices across the country.
Communications
* Business Radio Services
Licensing Division
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17326 (717) 337-1212
The FCC authorizes and licenses all Business Radio Services used in commercial activity. Over 640,000 businesses in the U.S., from mail couriers to exterminators to plumbers, use radio services as part of their operations and must be licensed by the FCC. Updated daily, these files are available on database and can be accessed through SAFE, or at an access terminal by visiting the FCC office in person.
Communications
* Cable Television
Federal Communications Commission
File Room Number 2
1919 M Street, NW, Room 248
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6993
Documents on File: FCC Form 325 Schedule 2, Physical System Data, Reference to files that are filed by county, state, and/or operator legal name. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Communications
* Cable Television
Federal Communications Commission
File Room Number 1
1919 M Street, NW, Room 244
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6993
Documents on File: Correspondence Files, FCC Form 325 Schedule 1, Community Unit Data, 76.12 Registration (letter), 76.400 Ownership Change (Letters), Cable Antenna Relay Services (CARS), Cable Show Cause Orders, (CSC) Files, Cable Special Relief (CSR), and Cross-Ownership Files. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Communications
* Cellular Reference Room
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 209
Washington DC 20554 (202) 632-6400
Documents on File: Pending Cellular Applications, Petitions. Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Communications
* Common Carrier Bureau Reference and File Rooms
Federal Communications Commission
Accounting and Audits Division
Public Reference Room
2000 L Street, NW, Room 812
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 634-1861
Documents on File: Accounts and Subaccounts, Continuing Property Records, Disposition Units, Pension Filings, Official Correspondence, Computer II Public Files, Depreciation Rates, Filings, Docket 86-111 Implementation Filings, Contracts between Carriers, and Affiliations Waiver Requests dealing with Accounting and Reporting. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Communications
* Common Carrier Regulations
Common Carrier Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 500
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6910
This office regulates wire and radio communications common carriers--paging, digital electronic message service, point-to-point microwave, multipoint distribution service, rural radio, cellular radio, offshore radio, international fixed radio, international fixed public radio, telephone, telegraph, and satellite companies. It also processes applications for licenses or other filings, analyzes related complaints, and conducts investigations into common carrier-related problems.
Communications
* Communications and Information Policy
Public Information
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4898
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1551
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration's policy recommendations affect the nation's economic and technological advancement in the telecommunications industry. This includes common carrier, telephone, broadcast, and satellite communications systems. It is involved with regulatory changes that have led to increased competition in common carrier operations and the growing overlap between telecommunications and computers. In the information field, NTIA focuses attention on issues of privacy and security and the impact of U.S. and international privacy legislation on the flow of electronic data across national boundaries. Contact this office for more information.
Communications
* Communications Networks and New Technologies
Office of Technology Assessment
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20510 (202) 228-6774
Recent advances in information storage and transmission technologies, occurring in a new deregulated and intensely competitive economic climate, are rapidly changing the Nation's communication networks. OTA is studying the role of the Federal government in this area, along with how to coordinate them, resolve potential conflicts between them, and examine new communication systems abroad and their potential relationships to the U.S. systems. Contact Linda Garcia, the project director, for more information.
Communications
* Communications Treaties
Federal Communications Commission
Treaty Library
2025 M Street, NW, Room 7112
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7025
Documents available include: International Telecommunications Union Publications including International Telecommunications Convention, Radio Convention, Radio Regulations, List of Addresses of Administrations, etc., Final Acts of ITU Conferences, CCIR and CCITT Reports and Recommendations, International Frequency Assignments and specialized lists including the international frequency list, list of Coast Stations, list of Ship Stations, IFRB Weekly Circular with Annexed Special Sections, Canadian Frequency Assignment List. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Communications
* Consumer Complaints: Television, Broadcast Radio
Mass Media Division
Complaints and Investigations Branch
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 8210
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7048
This office handles consumer complaints involving commercial, non-commercial and cable TV, and broadcast radio. These complaints generally involve transmission interference problems, complaints about indecent language, and commercial sponsorship regulations. Complaints about billing, programming, and scheduling are handled by the local governments and stations themselves.
Communications
* Database Search Service
ATA Services Inc.
2200 Mill Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 838-1901
The FCC has contracted ATA to provide the public with a search and retrieval service for all information contained in the FCC database files. For example, they could give you the names of all the businesses within a 70 mile radius of Washington, DC, that use mobile radios in their operations, or even equal opportunity employment statistics for TV stations in Dallas, Texas. They provide on-line access to the databases for $54 per hour, and or they will do customized searches for $55 per hour plus the cost of materials. ATA has on-line FCC information on the following areas: Private Radio Land/Mobile Licenses; Common Carrier Land/Mobile Licenses; Common Carrier Multipoint Distribution Service Licenses; Common Carrier Cellular Licenses; Pending Data on Applications for these licenses; Telephone Interconnection Data; Private Radio Bureau Administrative Tracking Information for - Aviation Ground - Marine Coast - Private Microwave. Data is available on computer tape, floppy disks, paper, and mailing labels. For a complete description of the FCC's databases and costs of searches, contact ATA.
Communications
* Domestic Facilities Division
Federal Communications Commission
Public Reference Room
2025 M Street, NW, Room 6220
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 634-1860
Documents on File: Point to Point Microwave, Digital Electronic Message Services, Multi-Point Distribution Services, Space Stations, Section 214, and Equipment Registration. Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Communications
* Domestic Telecommunication Policy Development
Office of Policy Analysis and Development
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Ave. NW
Room 4725
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1880
OPAD develops policy recommendations on the introduction of competition into, and the deregulation of, the telecommunications industries, information service, radio and television broadcasting, and Cable TV. OPAD also administers NTIA's Minority Telecommunications Development Program (MTDP), which promotes minority ownership participation in the telecommunications industry.
Communications
* Electric Borrowers Operations Database
Public Information Office
Rural Electrification Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-9560
The Rural Electrification Administration (REA) Database contains financial and statistical information about the operations of approximately 2,160 REA electric and telephone borrowers individually and as a group. The following information can be retrieved about each borrower: outstanding loans, REA debit service repayments, balance sheet items, revenue and expense items, operating statements, and sales statistics. REA maintains a variety of files containing information, ranging from loan statistics to accounting data. Searches and printouts are available free of charge. Tapes can be purchased for a cost-recovery fee, and hard copy reports are also available.
Communications
* Electronic Equipment Authorization
Equipment Authorization Branch
Federal Communications Commission
7435 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 725-1585
All electronic equipment must be approved by the FCC before it is marketed in or imported into the U.S. The FCC's equipment authorization program also includes procedures for approving telephone equipment connected to public telephone network and for advance approval of over-the-air subscription (pay) TV systems before their authorization for use. The FCC also maintains and constantly updates a database of the equipment it authorizes. For more information on equipment application guidelines and regulations, contact EAB.
Communications
* Enforcement
Common Carrier Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 6202
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7553
This office handles consumer complaints involving communications services provided by interstate common carriers, which include voice, record, data, video and facsimile transmissions via wire, microwave, satellite, radio marine cable, optical fiber, and other facilities. The majority of complaints generally concern a carrier's rates or practices or the accuracy of a service charge or billing practice. Contact this office for more information on lodging a complaint.
Communications
* Enforcement Reference Room
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 8210
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6968
Documents on File: Station Complaint Files, Congressional Correspondence, Files, and Network Correspondence Files. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Communications
* Equal Employment Opportunity
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 7218
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6968
Documents on File: FCC Form 395 Reports (Broadcast Stations and Cable Employment Units), Submissions that Cable Companies File in the Certification Process, Labor Force Statistics, Correspondence to and from Broadcast Stations and Cable Employment Units, and Cable Certification Process Results. Hours of Operations: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 PM.
Communications
* Emergency Broadcast System
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 840
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-3906
The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) was originally developed to be used by the President in times of national crisis or war. EBS may now also be used by state and local officials in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam to disseminate warning and instructions to the public in situations threatening life and property. Nationally, the EBS, which can be activated only by the White House, is designed to enable the President to speak to the nation within 10 minutes of his request. This office can also provide you with documents on the history of the EBS. Contact this office for more information.
Communications
* Evolution of Broadcasting
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
The FCC publishes several packets detailing the evolution of television, cable television, and radio broadcasting. These information packets also discuss the evolution of the rules governing mass media.
Communications
* Experimental Radio Service
Frequency Liaison Branch
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 7326
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 653-8141
The FCC's Experimental Radio Service permits the public to experiment with new uses of radio frequencies. Individuals or manufacturers wishing to conduct research involving radiowave propagation equipment must be licensed by the FCC. For more information on the application procedures or on the database maintained on all experimental radio licenses granted, contact this office.
Communications
* Fairness/Political Programming Branch
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 8202
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6968
Documents on File: Correspondence and Rulings on Fairness/Political Programming Complaints. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In early 1992 the FCC released a new report on the Codification of the Commissions Political Programming Policies - MM Docket 91-168, detailing FCC rules and policies with respect to political programming.
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Communications
* FCC Information Bulletins and Fact Sheets
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
If you are looking for general information about communications issues or background material about the FCC, you may want to obtain copies of the following bulletins from this office. Single copies only are supplied free of charge.
Bulletins:
How to Apply for a Broadcast Station
Mass Media Services
The FCC in Brief
Radio Stations and Other Lists
Private Radio Services
Evolution of Wire and Radio Communications
Station Identification and Call Signs
Frequency Allocation
Memo to All Young People Interested in Radio
Cable Television
Field Operation Bureau
Fact Sheets:
Low Power Television (LPTV)
Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS)
Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS)
Direct Broadcast Service (DBS)
Cellular Radio
Satellite Program Scrambling
Indecency/Obscenity
Exparte'
Dial-a-Porn
FCC Fee Information
Specialized Mobile Radio Service (SMRS)
Communications
* FCC Library
1919 M Street NW, Room 639
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7100
Documents available include the following: Code of Federal Regulations Title 47, Telecommunications 1938-1988, FCC Annual Reports, FCC Federal Court Briefs, selected FCC Records, FCC Reports - first and second series, Federal Radio Commission Annual Reports, Pike and Fischer Radio Regulations - first and second series, and the Radio Act of 1927 and the Communication Act of 1934 as well as other proposed and/or enacted legislation pertaining to communications, telecommunications, broadcasting, administrative procedures, and independent agency regulations. Two collections that may be of particular interest to telecommunications researchers are the collection of cross indexed legislative histories which date back to the early beginnings of communication law and the wide range of scholarly periodicals (some 250) on communications.
Communications
* FCC Mass Media Bureau Reference and File Sources
Federal Communications Commission
Mass Media
Pubic Reference Room
1919 M Street, NW, Room 239
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6485
Documents on File: Station License Files, New Applications, Assignments and Transfers, Engineering Files, Construction Permits, LPTV, and ITFS. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Communications
* FCC News Releases Recording
Federal Communications Commission
News Media Division
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-0002
The Office of Public Affairs' recorded message will provide you with information on the latest news releases concerning the FCC and the telecommunications industry.
Communications
* FCC Open Meetings
Federal Communications Commission
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW, Room 856
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
The general public is welcome to attend and observe all Commission meetings, except when the Commission finds that the public interest requires otherwise. This office can provide you with the free brochure, A Guide To Open Meetings, which outlines how FCC meetings work and where to obtain information on their findings.
Communications
* FCC Record of Actions
U.S. Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The FCC Record provides a comprehensive, timely, and cost-effective source of FCC actions, including all texts released to the public daily through the FCC Office of Public Affairs. It contains a table of contents, a popular name case table, table of docket numbers, DA and FCC numbers, a list of cases by locale, and an alphabetical subject index. In addition, the FCC Record contains some public notices, speeches, and staff papers, and is available every two weeks through the GPO at an annual subscription rate.
Communications
* FCC Research and Copy Service
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, Room 246
Washington, DC 20037 (202) 857-3815
Any documents on file at the FCC's library or reference rooms listed below can be researched and copied for you for a fee by DCC, Inc. ITS charges $22 per hour for research, and $.08 per page for photocopying. Documents located in the Private Radio Licensing Division must be ordered from ITS, Inc., 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325; (717) 337-1433.
Communications
* FCC Rules and Regulations
U.S. Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The volumes of FCC Rules and Regulations must be purchased from the GPO, rather directly from the FCC. In addition to the FCC Rules, the GPO has available for purchase the following publications and documents often requested by customers:
Communications Act of 1934 (including amendments)
Volumes of FCC Reports and Decisions
FCC Annual Reports
Federal Register
Code of Federal Regulations
Communications
* FCC Rules On-line
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 230
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-4128
By visiting the FCC in person can you have the most up-to-date information on the complete FCC rules and regulations through the Automated FCC Rules Reference System. This system provides the only on-line computer access to FCC rules and regulations, and can be accessed free of charge at designated computer terminals at the FCC.
Communications
* FCC Telephone Directory
Downtown Copy Center
1114 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 452-1422
Issued on a quarterly basis, the FCC's telephone directory is available for $2.50 by mail or $1 if you pick it up in person. This directory can be a very useful research tool not only because it includes FCC telephone and room numbers of staff members, but also because it contains functional listings which identify key telephone numbers by subject areas.
Communications
* Federal Communications Commission Reference Room
Dockets Reference Room
1919 M Street, NW, Room 239
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6410
The Dockets Reference Room maintains files on all rulemaking proceedings, docket files, transcripts of hearing proceedings, decisions, briefs, depositions, interrogatories, and ex parte comments. If you cannot visit the docket room in person, the FCC's copying service, ITS, Inc., will reproduce any documents you wish and send them to you for a fee.
Communications
* Federal Telecommunications Resource
Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC)
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1605
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-0319
Radio frequency spectrum management is the concern of NTIA's Office of Spectrum Management (OSM). By statute, NTIA manages the Federal government's use of the radio spectrum, while the Federal Communications Commission is responsible for non-Federal usage. OSM processes nearly 100,000 frequency assignment actions every year. It chairs and provides administrative and analytic support to the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC). The IRAC is the central advisory body to NTIA regarding Federal Government radio spectrum management and use. When calling, ask for the Report of IRAC January 1, 1990 - June 30, 1990 and July 1990 - June 1991. These reports detail IRAC activities over the last few years as well as providing valuable background information.
Communications
* Foreign Press and Radio Translations
Foreign Broadcast Information Service
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5282 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4630
The subscription, Foreign Press and Radio Translations, provides a daily (paper copy) or weekly (microfiche copy) publication featuring news accounts, commentaries, and government statements from foreign broadcasts, press agency transmissions, newspapers, and periodicals published in the previous 48 to 72 hours. The selections available are the following:
People's Republic of China
Eastern Europe
Central Eurasia
East Asia
Near East and South Asia
Latin America
Western Europe
Sub Saharan Africa
The paper copy is available for $525 annually, and the microfiche copy for $230. Costs per category decline if more than one is ordered. Contact the Subscription Department to place an order or request a free information brochure PR-376.
Communications
* Formal Complaints and Investigations
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 6206
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-4890
Documents on File: Formal Complaints and Related Pleadings, Interlocking Directorate Reports and Applications, Pole Attachment Complaints and Related Pleadings, Pole Attachment State Certifications, Enforcement Proceedings which include: mergers, acquisitions, and transfers of control files. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Communications
* Freedom of Information Act Requests
FCC Managing Director
1919 M Street, Room 852
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6390
FOIA requests for FCC materials should be submitted in writing to this office.
Communications
* Frequency Allocations History
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 7102
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7025
This office has files of notices and orders dealing with Frequency allocations proceedings available in chronological order.
Communications
* History of FCC Rules
Publications Branch
1919 M Street, NW, Room 224
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6410
Files in this Branch contain information on the history of FCC rules. It is open weekdays from 8 am to 5:30 pm.
Communications
* Industry Analysis
Federal Communications Commission
Public Reference Room
1919 M Street, NW, Room 537
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-0745
Documents on File: Reports required by FCC Rules and Regulations, Administrative Reports, Annual Reports to Stockholders, FCC Form 492, Rate of Return Report, Statistics of Communications Common Carriers, Quarterly Operating Data of Telephone and Telegraph Carriers, Switched Access Reports, Equal Access Implementation Reports, NECA - Pool Results, Local Exchange Rates, Monthly Bypass Request Report - AT&T, Lifeline Link-Up Reports, IAD Reports, General Reference Material from Sources. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:00.
Communications
* Informal Complaints and Public Inquiries Branch
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 6202
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-4890
Documents on File: Informal Written Telephone Related Complaints and Public Information. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Communications
* Instructional Television Fixed Service
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
ITFS was created over 20 years ago to provide in school instructional/cultural programming in accredited educational institutions. It can only be received using a special receiving antenna. Recent rule changes allow a licensee to air non ITFS programming using excess channel capacity or lease time to third parties on a profit making basis. A Fact Sheet on ITFS available from the FCC explains rules and procedures for applying for an ITFS station.
Communications
* Interference Complaints
FOB Public Contact Branch
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 725
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 634-1940
Interference happens when radio signals are picked up by consumer electronic products, most often TVs, VCRs, Hi Fi equipment, electronic organs and cordless telephones. Something About Interference and the Interference Handbook are two publications free from the FCC on interference problems. Complaints about interference and requests for free publications can be directed to the local FCC office in your area or to the FOB Public Contact Branch.
Communications
* International Broadcasting Service
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 8120-A
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 254-3394
The IBS sets aside a portion of the radio spectrum for stations wishing to broadcast to foreign countries. Currently, IBS regulates 18 such stations, most of which are religious-oriented. Additionally, IBS negotiates telecommunications agreements with foreign countries. Contact this office for more information.
Communications
* International Communications
Bureau of International Communications
and Information Policy
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 6317
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-8345
As the principal advisor to the Secretary of State on international telecommunications policy issues affecting U.S. foreign policy and national security, this bureau coordinates with other U.S. Government agencies and the private sector in formulating and implementing international policies relating to communications and information technologies. CIP provides guidance and instructions to U.S. representatives to such international organizations as the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization, the International Maritime Satellite Organization, The Information, Computers, and Communications Policy Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the International Telecommunication Union. Through bilateral negotiations and multilateral programs, CIP promotes the principles of free enterprise and the free flow of communication.
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Communications
* International Communications Regulation
Federal Communications Commission
International Facilities Division
1919 M Street, NW, Room 533
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7834
Documents on File: International Microwave Point-to-Point Files, International Fixed Radiotelephone Files, International Fixed Radiotelegraph Files, International Space Station Files, Recognized Private Operating Agency Files, Uniform Settlement Policy Files, Submarine Cable Landing License Files, International Earth Station Files, Transborder Earth Station Files, Section 214, INTELSAT, and Comsat Documents, Rulemakings, Rulings, Assignments of Licenses, Transfer of Control, and Temporary Authorities. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Communications
* International Telecommunications
Office of International Affairs
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
14th St., NW, Room 4090
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1304
This office is responsible for developing International Communications policy. OIA works to minimize unnecessary Federal and foreign government interference in the efficient functioning of international telecommunications markets. It also seeks to identify and, where feasible, lessen foreign obstacles to U.S. trade in telecommunications and information services and products. To do this, OIA assesses the communications policies of other nations and cooperates with the State Department in preparing U.S. positions before various international forums, such as the International Telecommunication Union and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Also, OIA reviews a wide rage of issues pertinent to regulatory and legislative proceedings. Contact this office for more information on international communications.
Communications
* Legislative Affairs
Office of Legislative Affairs
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 808
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6405
If you have questions concerning congressional testimony, current bills, or other legislative matters related to the FCC, this office has two attorneys on staff who specialize in mass media and common carrier law to answer your questions.
Communications
* Litigation Against the FCC
Litigation Division File Room
1919 M Street, NW, Room 609-C
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7112
Documents on file include all case files of actions that have been brought against the FCC; Computer listings of Case Histories including: lists of Pending Cases, background histories of cases, status of cases, deadlines for submission of briefs, etc... Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Communications
* Live TV Coverage of the FCC
The Capitol Connection
George Mason University
Kelly Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 (703) 993-3100
For residents of the Washington DC area, the Capitol Connection can provide live coverage of FCC open meetings via microwave transmissions. The service costs $795 annually. In the future, FCC meeting coverage may be available nationwide via the use of satellite transmissions. Call for more information.
Communications
* Long Distance Carrier Information
Industry Analysis
Federal Communications Commission
Public Reference Room
1919 M Street, NW, Room 537
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-0745
The Industry Analysis division compiles information on market share for all long distance carriers whose total toll service revenue is $100 million or greater. The Downtown Copy Center has a report entitled the Long Distance Market Share Report, detailing this information.
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Communications
* Low Power Television
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
Established in 1982, LPTV was intended to provide opportunities for locally oriented television service in small rural communities, and in industrial communities in larger urban areas. LPTV presents a less expensive and very flexible means of delivering programming tailored to the interests of viewers in small localized areas. Today there are approximately 800 stations in 550 towns in the Continental U.S. The FCC can provide you with an information packet on LPT that includes information on starting an LPTV station.
Communications
* Marine Radio Services
Aviation and Marine Branch
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 5114
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7175
The FCC regulates the Marine Radio Services for the safety and operational communications of non-federal maritime activities, including U.S. vessels that traverse international waters and land stations in the Maritime Mobile Radio Service. This office also regulates the Aviation Radio Services for nongovernment use of radio for aeronautical radionavigation, search and rescue, and other safety operations.
Communications
* Master Frequency File Database
Frequency Liaison Office
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 7326
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 653-8141
The Master Frequency File contains information on the identification, location, and technical characteristics of almost 900,000 radio and television broadcast stations, satellite stations, land mobile and microwave stations, and all other types of radio frequency transmitters. Information on each facility includes name of owner, mailing address, height of transmitting towers, power, frequency, number of mobile units, and much more. This file is available for sale from NTIS on microfiche or magnetic tape, or specialized searches can be arranged through ATA Services Inc., 2200 Mill Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 838-1901.
Communications
* Mobile Services Division
Federal Communications Commission
Public Reference Room
1919 M Street, NW, Room 628
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6400
Documents on File: Station Files, Maps, Diagrams, Petitions, Co-Channel Searches and Background Material Pending Files, and Cellular Granted Station Files. Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Communications
* Multipoint Distribution Service
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
1919 M Street, NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) programming is unlike conventional broadcasts in that it is designed to reach only those who subscribe to the service by obtaining a special receiving antenna capable of receiving special microwave frequencies. Operators can choose to be common or non-common carriers. While originally thought to be an effective medium for business data transmission, it has become popular for transmitting entertainment programming. Information on licensing and filing is available from the FCC.
Communications
* National Telecommunications
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4898
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1551
This Administration's broad goals include formulating policies to support the development and growth of telecommunications, information and related industries, furthering the efficient development and use of telecommunications and information services, providing policy and management for Federal use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and providing telecommunications facilities grants to public service users. NTIA employs approximately 300 people and has an annual budget of $35,104,000.
Communications
* Pay Per Call (900) Services
Common Carrier Bureau
Enforcement Division
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 6202
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7553
The FCC adopted rules governing interstate pay per call (900) services effective December 2, 1991. These rules require information providers to disclose the cost of the call and describe the service being provided, giving the caller the opportunity to hang up before charges are assessed. The rules also require local telephone companies to offer blocking of 900 services to all subscribers where technically feasible and one-time free blocking of 900 services to residential subscribers. The Enforcement Division can furnish you with complete information on FCC rules governing 900 number telephone services. The Division also logs complaints on these services.
Communications
* Policy and Program Planning
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 544
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-9342
Documents on File: Petitions in Non-Docketed Proceedings, Comments and Replies in Non-Docketed Proceedings, Applications for Review, Petitions for Declaratory Rulings/Comments and Replies, Petitions for Waiver/Comments and Replies, CEI Plans/Comments and Replies. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Communications
* Political Programming Rules
Political Programming
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 8202
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7586
This office can answer questions concerning political programming rules and regulations. For example, if a station lets a legally qualified candidate for public office use, its broadcast facilities must give "equal opportunities" to other candidates for the same office. This office can also tell you about programming costs for political candidates, who are all entitled to "lowest unit charges" for use of broadcast or cable TV facilities during the 45 days preceding a primary and the 60 days preceding a general election. Contact this office for more information.
Communications
* Private Radio Reference Room
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 337-1311
Documents on File: Land Mobile and GMRS Applications, Microwave Applications, Aviation Ground Applications, Marine Coast Applications, all Dismissals, Copies of Special Temporary Authorities (STA) or Transfers of Control. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Communications
* Private Radio Licensing
Licensing Division
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 337-1212
For information on the status of any pending applications for FCC private radio licenses, contact this office.
Communications
* Private Radio Regulations
Private Radio Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 5002
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6940
This office regulates radio stations serving the communications needs of businesses, individuals, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments, including the following uses: private land mobile, private operational fixed microwave, aviation, marine, personal, amateur, and disaster. It also compiles applications for licenses for processing in Gettysburg, analyzes complaints, and conducts investigations.
Communications
* Public Access Link (PAL)
Equipment Authorization Branch
Federal Communications Commission
7435 Oakland Mill Road
Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 725-1585
The Public Access Link (PAL) provides computerized information on the status of pending applications and technical information on granted authorizations. The system remains on-line continuously, providing a twenty-hour service to the public. You can also access the FCC "Bulletin Board" of recent Commission actions which might impact on the equipment authorization program, a list of testing laboratories which have filed required information with the FCC, and grantee and manufacturer codes assigned for equipment identification. For direct, on-line hook-up with your modem, call (301) 725-1072.
Communications
* Public Service Workshops and Seminars
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 725
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 634-1940
The FCC conducts free seminars and workshops across the country to help the public identify and resolve telecommunications-related interference problems. For example, the FCC will train TV service technicians, telephone companies and manufacturers, and power company technicians how to eliminate interference in consumer-related products and services. Also, the FCC will conduct seminars by special request from any group which needs help addressing interference-related problems. Examples of special requests include Cable television companies, Taxi Cab Associations, and hospital paging users. These services are handled through the field offices and coordinated by the regional offices. For more information on having a seminar address your group, contact your local FCC office or contact the above office for information and the number of your local office.
Communications
* Public Service Reference
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 728
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7240
Documents on File: Commercial Radio Operator Application Files and Bulletins Concerning Radio Operator Matters.
Communications
* Public Telecommunications Facilities Program
Office of Telecommunications Applications
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
14th Street and Constitution Ave, NW, Room 4625
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1835
The PTFP expands and improves the public telecommunications services of the U.S. by providing grants for the dissemination of equipment. The major objective of the PTFP is to extend the delivery of quality public telecommunication services to unserved areas of the U.S. The PTFP concentrates mostly on TV and radio services. Recent rule changes have created a new subcategory to provide satellite downlinks at public radio and TV stations that would bring nationally distributed programming to a geographic area for the first time. Contact the above office for information on and applications for PTFP grants.
Communications
* Purchasing and Technical Assistance for
Broadcast Entrepreneurs
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M St., NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7000
The CASB Division will provide you with personal assistance in locating information concerning FCC rules, policies, procedures, and guidance concerning participation in FCC rulemaking proceedings. In addition, this office provides specialized to assistance to those interested in becoming involved in the small business telecommunications industry. They will walk you through the purchasing procedures, identify resources for financial and technical assistance, and perform license status checks for applicants. The Public Affairs office also coordinates broadcast ownership workshops, which cover these topic and more, every year across the country. Contact CASB for more information.
Communications
* Radio-Frequency (RF) Radiation
Office of Engineering and Technology
Federal Communications Commission
2025 M Street, NW, Room 7130
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 653-8169
Every transmitting device emits Radio Frequency (RF) radiation, and levels which exceed FCC standards can be a serious health risk. If you have questions about RF radiation in your community or workplace, contact the FCC for a free consumer information package on RF radiation, along with technical surveys and investigations of certain transmitters across the country. In particular ask for the publication Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radiofrequency Radiation, OET Bulletin No. 56. It is available free upon request.
Communications
* Rulemaking Changes at the FCC
The Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 222
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6410
The FCC is interested in any experiences, judgments, or insights you might have that would shed light on issues and questions raised in an inquiry or rulemaking. To obtain guidelines on how to submit your ideas on any FCC rulemaking changes, contact this office.
Communications
* Spectrum Management
Office of Spectrum Management
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Ave, NW, Room 4099
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-1850
OSM is charged with developing and implementing policies and procedures regarding the use of the radio frequency spectrum. By statute, NTIA manages the Federal Governments use of the spectrum, while the FCC manages all non-Federal spectrum usage. OSM also chairs the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee. OSM plays an important role in the preparations for the many conferences and meetings of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), and chairs the Frequency Management Advisory Council - which provides advice on spectrum allocation and assignment matters.
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Communications
* Tariff Legal Documents
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 518
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6387
Documents on File: Notices of Proposed Rulemakings, Petitions against Tariffs (including comments and replies), Petitions for Reconsideration (including comments and replies), Access Tariffs, Petitions dealing with Access Tariff, Applications for Review (comments and replies).
Communications
* Tariff Review Public Reference Room
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 513
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-6387
Documents on File: Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS), American Telephone and Telegraph Company, Access Service Tariffs by Bell Operating Companies, National Exchange Carrier Association, and Independent Telephone Companies, Western Union Telegraph Company, International Record Carriers, and other Overseas Carriers, Specialized Common Carriers, Satellite Carriers, Microwave Carriers, Maritime Carriers, Facilities for CATV and Wide Spectrum Service, and Mobile Radiotelephone Service. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Communications
* Tax Breaks For Broadcasting Entrepreneurs
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Division
Office of Public Affairs
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street, NW, Room 254
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-7260
If an owner of a broadcast or cable facility sells that station to a minority-owned purchaser, the FCC can permit the seller to defer the payment of capital gains tax, generally for 2 to 3 years. The FCC defines minority-ownership as consisting in excess of 50 per cent of controlling interest. Also, shareholders in a minority-controlled broadcast or cable entity are eligible for tax certificates upon the sale of their shares, provided that their interest was acquired to assist in the financing of the acquisition of the facility. The FCC may also issue tax certificates in transfers to limited partnerships where the general partner is a minority individual and owns more than 20 per cent interest in the broadcast or cable facility. For more information, contact CASB.
Communications
* Telecommunications Expertise for
Public Service Groups
Public Telecommunications Facilities Program
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4625
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5802
By identifying public service telecommunications needs, NTIA assists schools, hospitals, libraries, policy, fire departments, and government agencies in using advanced telecommunications systems and technology to achieve their goals.
Communications
* Telecommunications Publications
Publications Information
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 4625
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-5802
A catalog is available which lists all the reports available from NTIA. Most are technical research studies, but several deal with communications policies and standards. In 1988, NTIA issued TELECOM 2000, the first comprehensive review and analysis of U.S. telecommunications policy in 20 years, as well as a number of reports regarding new computer-related communications and information services, expansion of broad-band and cable television systems, and customer options, high-definition television, and other topics.
Communications
* Telecommunications Research
Institute for Telecommunications Sciences
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 497-3572
As the chief research and engineering arm of NTIA, the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences supports Administration Telecommunication objectives such as enhanced domestic competition, improved foreign trade opportunities for U.S. telecommunication firms, and more efficient and effective use of the radio frequency spectrum. ITS also serves as a principal Federal resource for assistance in solving problems of other Federal agencies, state and local governments, private corporations and associations, and international organizations. ITS conducts research in spectrum use analysis, telecommunication standards development, telecommunication systems performance, telecommunication systems planning and applied research. The Annual Technical Progress Report describes in more detail the research conducted, as well as listing the publications available.
Communications
* Telephone Utility Systems
Assistant Administrator--Telephone
Rural Electrification Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 4056 South Building
Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-0715
The USDA lends money to approximately 1,000 rural telephone companies and maintains a staff knowledgeable in both operations and equipment. Consumer Complaints: Telephones, Faxes.
Communications
* Transcripts of FCC Hearings
Capitol Hill Reporting, Inc.
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 1122
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 466-9500
Transcripts of hearings, FCC Official Court Reporting Service, and Transcripts of Court hearings may be obtained by contacting this office.
Communications
* Unauthorized Long Distance Carrier Switch
News Media Division
Federal Communications Commission
1919 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20554 (202) 632-5050
Long distance carriers may not switch you from one company to another without your explicit consent. The News Media Division can provide you with information on what steps long distance carriers must take in order to switch customers from one carrier to another. The Division also outlines consumer rights with respect to long distance carrier choice. FCC Report DC-2016 outlines FCC rules and actions with regard to unauthorized switches. It is available free upon request from the above office.
Communications
* Video/Audio Tape Recordings
of FCC Open Meetings
CLI Productions Inc.
4320 Hamilton Street, Suite 102
Hyattsville, MD 20871 (301) 864-6333
Video and audio tape recordings of Commission open meetings, official sessions, and FCC tutorials, are available to the public only from a this private contractor on a fee basis. Customers may buy blank tapes from this office or provide their own. Videotapes can be 3/4 inch U-Matic or 1/2 inch VHS, audio tapes C-90 (45 minutes per side) cassettes. Customers should be prepared to provide date of meetings, and, when appropriate, agenda number, unless they want this office to perform a search for a fee.
Communications
Shipping and Fishing
As an island nation of continental proportions, shipping is vital to the economic well being and national security of the United States. Within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration ensure set and enforce regulations for maritime safety. The Maritime Administration also monitors other aspects of shipping and marine affairs. An independent government agency, the Federal Maritime Commission, monitors private shipping, ensuring compliance by foreign and domestic shippers with U.S. shipping laws.
Fish are important both as a food source and as a part of our environment. Within the U.S. government, the Department of Commerce's, National Oceans and Atmospheric Administration monitors fish catches off the coasts of the U.S. to ensure compliance with catch limits and to monitor fish stocks off the coasts of the U.S.
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Shipping and Fishing
* Aids to Navigation
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1116
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1965
The Coast Guard maintains aids to navigation such as lighthouses and lights, buoys, beacons, fog signals, and long-range radionavigation aids like LORAN-C and OMEGA. The aids are established to assist navigators in plotting safe courses on waters under U.S. jurisdiction and in certain international areas. The seven volumes of Light Lists, which detail the navigation aids in seven geographic areas, are available at varying cost from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. The LORAN-C User Handbook, which explains the radionavigation system and how to use it, is also available from GPO for $4.75.
Shipping and Fishing
* Anti-Rebate Certification Program
Bureau of Domestic Regulation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
The Commission ensures that foreign commercial shippers so not receive a rebate from their countries on shipments to the U.S. Shippers not certifying their compliance with U.S. anti-rebate regulations may be assessed a civil penalty of $5,000 per day for each day the violation continues. For information on anti-rebate actions, contact the above office.
Shipping and Fishing
* Automated Electronic System for Ocean Pollution
Ocean Pollution Data and Information Services
Central Coordination and Referral Office
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1825 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4539
The Automated Electronic System for Ocean Pollution (AESOP) is a newly developed software application created at OPDIN for making access to its ocean and Great Lakes databases quick and easy. The system contains the following: summaries of federal projects and programs - organized by department and abstracts contain project summaries; guide to marine pollution related data; handbook of federal systems and services related to marine pollution control; and marine, Great Lakes, and Arctic pollution related literature - containing several thousand citations and updated regularly.
Shipping and Fishing
* Boating Correspondence Course
U.S. Government Bookstore
World Savings Building
720 N. Main St.
Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 544-3142
Designed for boaters who can't attend a boating class, The Skipper's Course covers basic navigation, legal requirements, anchoring, weather, emergency procedures, boat handling, and safety. A certificate of completion is awarded. Stock No: 050012002258. Price: $6.50.
Shipping and Fishing
* Bridges Over Navigable Waters
Bridge Administration Division
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1408
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0368
Bridges and causeways spanning navigable waterways in the U.S. are subject to Coast Guard safety regulations concerning their construction, operation, and maintenance. This office oversees bridge engineering and issues permits. For further details, contact the division listed above.
Shipping and Fishing
* Capital Construction Fund
Office of Maritime Aids
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, Room 8126
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0364
The Capital Construction Fund assists operators in accumulating capital to build, acquire, and reconstruct vessels through the deferral of Federal Income Taxes on certain deposits, as defined in Section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Any U.S. citizen owning or leasing an eligible vessel may enter into an agreement with the Maritime Administration to obtain tax-deferral privileges on deposits placed in the fund. Call MARAD for details.
Shipping and Fishing
* Cargo Preference Programs
Office of Market Development
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 7209
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5517
MARAD is the central authority overseeing U.S. cargo preference programs. U.S. law requires that 50% of U.S. foreign assistance deliveries and Department of Defense shipments be carried on U.S. flag vessels. For more information on this program, contact MARAD.
Shipping and Fishing
* Certificates of Documentation for Vessels
Vessel Documentation Branch
Merchant Vessel Inspection and Documentation Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1312
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1492
Most commercial vessels of 5 or more net tons used on U.S. waters must be documented. Commercial vessels engaged in foreign trade and recreational boats of that size, may be documented at the option of the owner. Also, undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery are required to be numbered by their individual states. Lending institutions regard a documented vessel to be a more secure form of collateral, thus making bank financing easier to obtain. Considered a form of international registration, the Certificate of Documentation may also make customs entry and clearance easier in foreign ports. The initial documentation fee is about $100. Certificates of Documentation are issued by the Coast Guard at documentation offices around the U.S. The office listed above can provide you with the address of the one nearest you.
Shipping and Fishing
* Coast Guard Courses and Textbooks
Coast Guard Auxiliary National Board, Inc.
9949 Watson Industrial Park
St. Louis, MO 63126 (800) 336-BOAT
The following are textbooks used in Coast Guard Auxiliary public education courses. They can be ordered by writing to the above address, or you can get each textbook by taking the course of the same title through the Coast Guard. To find out where courses are offered near you, call the Courseline at (800) 336-BOAT; or (800) 245-BOAT in VA.
Boating Skills and Seamanship. Boating laws and regulations, boat handling, and
navigation ($8).
Sailing and Seamanship. Same basic text as above, geared to sailboats ($8).
Advanced Coastal Piloting. How to read charts, plot courses, predict tides, and
use navigation aids ($8).
Shipping and Fishing
* Coast Guard Regulations
Marine Safety Council
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 3600
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1477
Rules and regulations proposed by the Coast Guard are taken under consideration and studied by this Council. Hearings are held at Coast Guard headquarters in DC and at other locations around the country. Announcements appear Monday through Friday in the Federal Register. For further information, contact the Council.
Shipping and Fishing
* Coast Guard Rescue Service
SAR Database Manager
Search and Rescue Division
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1422
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1054
The Search and Rescue (SAR) program maintains a comprehensive system of resources to save lives and prevent personal injury and property damage on the navigable waters of the U.S. This system includes rescue vessels, aircraft, and communication facilities. A cooperative international distress response system is also maintained for incidents on the high seas. For more information about the Guard's SAR program, contact the branch listed above.
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Shipping and Fishing
* Coast Guard Reserve
Office of Readiness and Reserve
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 5101 (202) 267-2350
In time of war or national emergency, the Coast Guard Reserve provides trained individuals and units for active duty. The Reserve also assists the Guard in peacetime missions during domestic emergencies and peak operations. The Coast Guard Reservist Magazine, available free from the office listed above, provides bimonthly news and human interest stories about Coast Guard Reservists and their activities.
Shipping and Fishing
* Coastal Zone Management
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
National Ocean Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Room 724
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4158
To balance the needs for preserving and developing the resources in the U.S. coastal zone, the National Ocean Service, through its Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, provides the coordination and expertise at the Federal level needed for effective management of these coastal resources. NOS has begun to expand the technical assistance provided to States and territories, emphasizing special area management planning, coastal hazards mitigation, cost-effective coastal management, and the simplification of permit processes for coastal activities. Ask for Technical Bulletins 101-104, which detail activities in Coastal Zone Management and Environmental Protection.
Shipping and Fishing
* Commercial Fisheries Clearinghouse
Public Affairs
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2370
The National Marine Fisheries Service manages the country's stocks of saltwater fish and shellfish for both commercial and recreational interests. NMFS administers and enforces the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to assure that fishing stays within sound biological limits, and that U.S. commercial and recreational fishermen have the opportunity to harvest all the available fish within these limits. Several hundred Fisheries Service scientists conduct research relating to these management responsibilities in science and research centers in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Many of these laboratories have evolved a major field of interest, and have special knowledge of the fish in their geographical area that leads to predictions of abundance, economic forecasts, and direct assistance to sport fishermen and commercial fishing businesses. Each of the science and research centers of the National Marine Fisheries Service has their own area of expertise and knowledge of the fish in their area. Contact them directly regarding questions or publications requests.
Shipping and Fishing
* Commercial Vessel Inspections
Merchant Vessel Inspection and Documentation Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1400
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2978
The Coast Guard administers and enforces safety standards for the design, construction, equipment, and maintenance of commercial vessels and offshore structures on the Outer Continental Shelf. Foreign vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction must also meet the required standards. Boardings are conducted to detect and prevent violations. Safety regulations cover such ship characteristics as hull structure, watertight integrity, fire safety, and navigation instrumentation. Records, mostly computerized, are kept on these inspections at district Coast Guard offices. For general information or referral to a records inspection facility near you, contact the division listed.
Shipping and Fishing
* Crew Certification
Licensing and Evaluation Branch
Merchant Vessel Personnel Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1210
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0218
To ensure that vessels are safely and sufficiently crewed with properly trained personnel, the Coast Guard develops safe manning standards for commercial vessels and administers a system for evaluation and licensing. Crew requirements on a vessel depend on factors such as route, tonnage, horsepower, and type of trade. The rules and regulations for licensing are included in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, parts 10-14. Licensing and exams are given in applicable professional fields at regional examination centers around the country. Contact your local Coast Guard office or the branch listed above for referral to the center nearest you.
Shipping and Fishing
* Current Fisheries Statistics Series
Fisheries Statistics Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceans and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 427-2328
CFS series are statistical bulletins on marine recreational fishing, commercial fishing, and on the manufacture and commerce of fishery products. For further information, or to order these bulletins, contact the above office.
Shipping and Fishing
* Enforcement of Shipping Law
Bureau of Hearing Counsel/Bureau of Investigation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5783/523-5860
Under the 1984 Shipping Act, the commission has put more emphasis on enforcement activities. Through the Transpacific malpractice program, the commission seeks compliance with the 1984 Act and seeks to establish an equitable trade environment for carriers, shippers, and middlemen participating in the transpacific trades.
Shipping and Fishing
* Environmental Impact Statements
Office of Ship Operations
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5737
MARAD participates in international conferences on environmental issues and also develops environmental impact statements on the construction and operation of vessels, training in marine pollution abatement, and projects to producer safer more efficient vessels and operating methods.
Shipping and Fishing
* Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington DC 20573 (202) 523-5725
Established in 1961, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) monitors relationships among carriers and also ensures that individual carriers fairly treat shippers and other members of the shipping public. The commission consists of 5 full time commissioners appointed by the President, with no more than 3 from the same political party, serving 5 year terms. The FMC has 230 full time equivalent positions and an appropriated budget of $15,452,000.
Shipping and Fishing
* Federal Maritime Commission - District Offices
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5725
FMC District Offices represent the Commission in their jurisdictions, provide liaison between the Commission and the maritime industry and the shipping public, collects and analyzes intelligence of regulatory significance, and assesses industry wide conditions for the Commission. District offices are located in the following cities:
New York (212) 264-1425
New Orleans (504) 589-6662
San Francisco (415) 744-7016
Puerto Rico (809) 766-5581
Los Angeles (213) 514-6127
Miami (305) 536-6963
Houston (713) 229-2841
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* Federal Maritime Commission - Special Docket
Decisions
Office of Administrative Law Judges
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5750
This office has information on a variety of special docket cases that have come before the Commission.
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* Fish Exports
Office of Trade and Industry Services
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6212
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2379
This office assists seafood exporters by providing trade leads, conducting sales missions, doing market studies, and organizing "how to export" seminars. It helps industry by improving their access to markets in other countries. The Service provides inspection services for fishery commodities for export and issues official U.S. Government certificates attesting to the findings. Statistics on Fish exports can be found in the book Fisheries of the United States (see listing below).
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* Fisheries Technical Reports
Scientific Publications Office
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
7600 Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6107
This office prepares the following scientific and technical publications having to do with fisheries:
Fishery Bulletin. Publishes original research reports and technical notes on investigations in fishery science, engineering, and economics. Quarterly, $24 per year.
Marine Fisheries Review. Publishes review articles, original research reports, significant progress reports, technical notes, and new articles on fisheries science, engineering, and economics, commercial and recreational fisheries, marine mammal studies, and foreign fisheries developments. Quarterly, $7 per year.
NOAA Technical Reports. Publishes scientific investigations that document long-term continuing programs of NMFS, technical papers of general interest intended to aid conservation and management, as well as many other topic areas. Indexes are available. Issued irregularly, price varies.
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* Fishery Products Grading and Inspection
Utilization Research and Services
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6142
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2355
The National Marine Fisheries Service conducts a voluntary seafood inspection program on a fee-for-service bases. A wide range of inspection services are available to any interested party, including harvesters, processors, food-service distributors, and importers and exporters. These services include vessel and plant sanitation inspection, product evaluation (in-plant and warehouse lot), product specification review, label review, laboratory analyses (microbiological tests, chemical contaminant/indices of decomposition, species identification), training, and education and information. This office has a great deal of information concerning inspections, grading of products, and regulations. They also publish a document listing fishery products that have been produced in fish establishments approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
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* Fisheries of the United States
Office of Research and Environmental Information
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 8313
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2328
This publication is prepared by the Fisheries Statistics Division, and includes information on U.S. commercial fishery landings, U.S. exclusive economic zone catches, world fisheries, imports and exports, U.S. supply, and per capita fish consumption. It is an invaluable source of statistics on fishing and fishing related activities. This publication is available through Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238, cost $6.50.
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* Fisheries Publications
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road (800) 553-6847
Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 487-4650
The National Marine Fisheries Service has made many of its technical reports available through NTIS. Subject areas include: Commercial fisheries, Fisheries of the United States (issues published from 1939 on), State Landings, Processed Fishery Products Annual Summary (issues published from 1979 on), Marine Recreational Fishing Statistics Survey (1979 on), as well as other publications. Publications list can be obtained from the annual publications Fisheries of the United States, which is available from NTIS or GPO (202) 783-3238.
Shipping and Fishing
* Fisheries Research
Office of Research and Environmental Information
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6310
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2367
Contact this office for information regarding fisheries research. Topics covered include acid rain and pollution, aquaculture information, diseases of fish, ecology and fish recruitment, fishing methods, and resource abundance. Fisheries research is also undertaken at the NMFS regional offices. They can be contacted directly for information.
North East Region (508) 281-9250
South East Region (813) 893-3141
North West Region (206) 526-6150
South West Region (213) 548-2575
Alaska (907) 586-7221
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* Fisheries - Oceanography Research
Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6310
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2463
This research, conducted jointly with the National Marine Fisheries Service, seeks to improve understanding of the effects of atmospheric and oceanic variations on fish and shellfish.
Shipping and Fishing
* Fishery Statistics
Office of Research and Environmental Information
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 8313
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2328
The Fisheries Statistics Division publishes statistical bulletins on marine recreational fishing and commercial fishing, and on the manufacture and commerce of fishery products. Annual publications available from this Office include the following:
Marine Recreational Fishery Statistics
Frozen Fishery Products
Processed Fishery Products
Imports and Exports of Fishery Products
Fish Meal and Oil
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* Fisheries Trade and Industry Services
Office of Trade and Industry Services
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2351
This office conducts activities designed to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. fishing industry in domestic and world markets and to enhance the safety and quality of U.S. seafood products. Programs include identification of industry trade issues and problems, financial assistance in the form of loan guarantees, insurance programs, a capital construction fund, and research and development grants, administration of fishery marketing councils, administration of inspection and grading programs, and research and development of product safety, quality and use.
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* Fishing Multi-Lateral Agreements
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental
and Scientific Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW, Room 5806
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-2335
This office negotiates fishing agreements with countries who want to fish within the U.S. economic zone, along with agreements with countries within whose zone the U.S. would like to fish. They are also responsible for multi-lateral agreements dealing with fishing on the high seas, with particular attention to conservation issues. Information is available on these agreements and on fishery concerns in general.
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* Fishing Vessels International Claims
Assistant Legal Advisor for International Claims
Office of the Legal Advisor
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 632-7810
The Fishermen's Protective Act provides for reimbursement for financial loss to owners of vessels registered in the United States for fines paid to secure the release of vessels seized for operation in waters not recognized as territorial waters by the United States. No registration or payment of premiums is required prior to the seizure in order to qualify for reimbursement.
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* Foreign Fish Catches
Office of International Affairs
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy. , Room 7624
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 427-2272
For information regarding foreign fishing catches (allocations) or foreign fisheries in general contact the Office of International Affairs.
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* Freight Forwarders
Bureau of Domestic Regulation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
Ocean freight forwarders serve export shippers by arranging for the ocean transportation of cargo by common carriers, and by handling the paperwork, legal requirements, safety requirements and other incidentals related to the shipment of cargo. The Commission is vested with the authority for the licensing and regulation for independent ocean freight forwarders. The Commission also maintains surety bonds on file for freight forwarders.
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* Habitat Conservation
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6212
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2325
The Habitat Conservation Program helps minimize losses and degradation in areas where fish and shellfish grow and live by working with other federal and state agencies involved in development projects. It also helps the regional offices incorporate habitat considerations into their management plans.
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* High Seas Law Enforcement
Operational Law Enforcement Division
Office of Law Enforcement and Defense Operations
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 3110
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1890
As the primary maritime law enforcement agency for the U.S., the Coast Guard enforces Federal laws, treaties, and international agreements to which the U.S. is a party. The Coast Guard may conduct investigations when violations are suspected, such as smuggling, drug trafficking, or polluting. Empowered to board and inspect vessels routinely as well, the Guard also conducts :"suspicionless" boardings to prevent violations. To report suspicious or questionable activity on boats, or to complain about an improperly conducted boarding, call the Boating Safety Hotline, (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in DC, or contact your local Coast Guard commander. The office listed above can provide you with information about the Coast Guard's law enforcement role and the National Narcotics Border Interdiction System, which coordinates multi-agency and international operations with other countries to suppress narcotics trafficking.
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* Impact of Human Activities on Marine Life
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy., Room 6212
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2463
The Marine Assessment Program determines the ecological impacts of human activities, such as coastal power generation, fishing, mining, and waste disposal. Scientists conduct theoretical and laboratory experiments of chemical and dynamical processes in the deep oceans as well as in the Great Lakes estatuaries.
* International Marine Environmental Efforts
Environmental Coordination Branch
Marine Environmental Response Division
Office of Marine, Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1202
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0421
Information is available here on the Coast Guard's role in international marine environmental efforts, such as representation in the U.N. International Maritime Consultative Organization. For further information on cooperative environmental efforts, contact the branch listed.
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* International Maritime Activities
Office of International Activities
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 7119
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5773
This office plans and coordinates MARAD participation in international activities as well as keeping track of external developments affecting U.S. shipping interests. Specific activities include information collection, analyses, contract negotiations, promotional programs and the development of contacts between U.S. and foreign governments/ foreign maritime industry representatives.
Shipping and Fishing
* Joint Seafood Inspection Program
National Marine Fisheries Service
Industry and Consumer Liaison Branch
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1335 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2355
The Food and Drug Administration and NOAA are designing and pilot testing a new joint seafood inspection program based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) concept. The final program will be a voluntary fee-for-service inspection program. The basic tenet of HACCP is the identification of critical control points, the establishment of controls for those points, and the continuous monitoring of these areas to prevent problems before they begin. For information on the progress of the pilot programs, contact Lu Cano of NOAA at the above number.
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* Major Developments in U.S. Shipping Trade
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5725
The Federal Maritime Commission continually monitors developments in the major shipping markets around the world. Information on rates, capacity, and international agreements is compiled. The FMC also has information on developments with respect to the major carriers. The FMC breaks its analysis down in the following geographic manner: Transatlantic, Mediterranean, Africa, Transpacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
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* Marine Advisory Service
National Sea-Grant College Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 377-8090
Operated through the Sea-Grant Colleges, the marine advisory service consists of agents and specialists who are experts in areas such as seafood technology, marine economics, coastal engineering, commercial fishing, recreation, and communications. These specialists provide a link between the people who live and work in coastal areas and researchers in the universities. They sponsor workshops, conferences, and seminars on marine issues for the public and representatives of industry and government agencies. They talk to high school science classes, as well as publish bulletins, fact sheets, newsletters, technical papers, and audio-visual materials concerning marine affairs. The following is a list of Sea-Grant Colleges, and people you can contact for more information.
Sea Grant Colleges
Alabama
See Mississippi
Alaska
Alaska Sea Grant College Program
University of Alaska Fairbanks
138 Irving II
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5040 (907) 474-7086
Arizona
Environmental Research Laboratory
University of Arizona
2601 E. Airport Drive
Tucson, AZ 85706-6985 (602) 741-1990
California
California Sea Grant
University of California/San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0232 (619) 534-4444
Sea Grant Program
University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1231 (213) 740-1961
Connecticut
Connecticut Sea Grant
Marine Sciences Institute
University of Connecticut
Building 24, Avery Point
Groton, CT 06340 (203) 445-8664
Delaware
University of Delaware Sea Grant
Marine Communications Office
263 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19716 (302) 831-8083
Florida
Florida Sea Grant
Building 803
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0341 (904) 392-2802
Georgia
Georgia Sea Grant
Ecology Building
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602 (404) 542-7671
Hawaii
University of Hawaii
Sea Grant College Program
1000 Pope Road, MSB 200
Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-7410
Illinois
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
University of Illinois
65 Mumford Hall
1301 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-9448
Indiana
See Illinois
Louisiana
Louisiana Sea Grant
Center for Wetland Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (504) 388-6449
Maine
Maine Sea Grant Communications
30 Coburn Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469 (207) 581-1440
Marine Law Institute
University of Maine School of Law
246 Deering Avenue
Portland, ME 04102 (207) 780-4474
Maryland
Maryland Sea Grant
1123 Taliaferro Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742 (301) 405-6371
National Sea Grant College Program
NOAA, SSMB-1/5206
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2431
Massachusetts
MIT Sea Grant
Building E-38, Room 300
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
292 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 253-7041
Sea Grant Program
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA 02543 (508) 548-1400
Michigan
Michigan Sea Grant Publications
University of Michigan
2200 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099 (313) 764-1138
Minnesota
Minnesota Sea Grant
University of Minnesota
1518 Cleveland Ave. N, Room 302
St. Paul, MN 55108 (612) 625-9288
Mississippi
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
P.O. Box 7000
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-7000 (601) 875-9341
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sea Grant
Kingman Farm
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824 (603) 749-1565
New Jersey
Sea Grant Program
New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium
Building No. 22
Fort Hancock, NJ 07732 (908) 872-1300
New York
New York Sea Grant Institute
Dutchess Hall Room 137
SUNY at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5001 (516) 632-6905
North Carolina
North Carolina Sea Grant
North Carolina State University
Box 8605
Raleigh, NC 27695 (919) 515-2454
Ohio Sea Grant
Ohio State University
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 292-8949
Oklahoma
Department of Chemistry
Attn. F. Schmitz
University of Oklahoma
620 Parrington Oval, Room 208
Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-5581
Oregon
National Coastal Resources Research and
Development Inst.
528 SW Mill, Suite 222
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207 (503) 725-5725
Oregon Sea Grant
Oregon State University
AdS 402
Corvallis, OR 97331-2134 (503) 737-2716
Publications Orders
Agricultural Communications
Oregon State University
AdS 422
Corvallis, OR 97331-2119 (503) 737-2513
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Sea Grant Program
Communications Office
RUM-UPR P.O. Box 5000
Mayaguez, PR 00709-5000 (809) 834-4726
Rhode Island
National Sea Grant Depository
Pell Library Building
Bay Campus
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 792-6114
Rhode Island Sea Grant
Publications Unit
University of Rhode Island
Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882-1197 (401) 792-6842
South Carolina
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
287 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401 (803) 727-2078
Texas
Texas Sea Grant
Texas A&M-Galveston
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553-1675 (409) 762-9800
Virginia
Virginia Sea Grant
Madison House
University of Virginia
170 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (804) 924-5965
Washington
Washington Sea Grant, HG-30
University of Washington
3716 Brooklyn Avenue, NE
Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 543-6600
Wisconsin
Sea Grant Institute
University of Wisconsin
1800 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705 (608) 263-3259
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* Marine Environmental Reports
Coastal Monitoring and Bioeffects Division
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Washington Science Center, Building 5
6010 Executive Blvd., Room 320
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 713-2465
Under the National Status and Trends Program NOAA produced some 63 papers and reports in 1991 dealing with a wide range of Marine environmental issues and their impact on Marine life. A list of these reports is available from NOAA at the above number. Specific questions on marine pollution research at NOAA can be directed to Dr. Andrew Robertson, Dr. Douglas Wolfe, or Dr. Thomas O'Connor.
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* Marine Terminal Activities
Bureau of Domestic Regulation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
The Commission is responsible for the review and processing of certain agreements and tariffs related to the Marine terminal industry under the 1984 and 1916 Acts.
Shipping and Fishing
* Marine Environmental Information
Pollution Response Branch
Marine Environmental Response Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security,
and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 2104 (202) 267-0518
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-2611
This office responds to requests for marine environmental protection information from Congress and other federal agencies, state agencies, schools, industries, and the general public. Data is available on laws relating to the protection of the marine environment, incidents involving releases of oil or other hazardous substances, and federally funded spill response operations. Currently the Division is working on new regulations regarding dumping in the Caribbean.
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* Marine Mammals Protection Enforcement
Office of Protected Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2322
The Marine Mammal Protection Act commits the United States to long-term management and research programs to conserve and protect these animals. Marine mammals may be taken for scientific research, public display, and incidentally to commercial fishing. The National Marine Fisheries Service grants or denies requests for exemptions, issues permits, carries out research and management programs, enforces the Act, participates in international programs, and issues rules and regulations to carry out its mission to conserve and protect marine mammals. An annual report is available for the Office of Protected Resources, which gives detailed information regarding the activities of the Office. This office can also provide you with copies of the Act, and two publications: Handbook for the Determination of Adverse Human-Marine Mammal Interaction from Necropsies, and Proceedings of the Workshop to Review and Evaluate Whale Watching Programs and Management Needs. The report Marine Mammal Strandings in the U.S., NMFS report 98, January 1991, is available from National Technical Information Service (703) 487-4650. Each regional office also puts out a report on stranded mammals (see Fisheries Research for their phone numbers.)
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* Marine Pollutants
Office of Oceanography and Marine Assessments
National Ocean Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
6001 Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-8487
This office surveys and monitors the oceans, U.S. coastal waters and the Great Lakes to produce data and information products that are critically important for offshore oil and gas exploration, dredging operations, coastal and offshore construction, sea floor mining, waste disposal management, and for protecting the marine environment from the adverse effects of ocean and coastal pollution.
Shipping and Fishing
* Mariners Weather Log
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Universal Building Room 412
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4561
The Mariners Weather Log is a unique source of information on marine weather and climate and their effects on operations at sea. Published quarterly by the National Oceanographic Data Center, the Mariners Weather Log provides comprehensive coverage of major storms of the North Atlantic and North Pacific, reports and annual summaries on tropical cyclones, information on the National Weather Service's Marine Observation Program, selected shipboard gale and wave observations, and general articles about weather and climate, hazards and safety precautions, and related marine lore. An annual subscription is available for $8 from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202)783-3238.
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* Marine Debris
National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, Room 724
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4158
There has been an explosion of plastic pollution in the world's oceans and waterways in the last 20 years. One survey stated that some 58% of fishermen had incurred costs due to damage caused by plastic debris. Ingestion and entanglement due to plastics cause the death of an estimated 100,000 marine mammals each year. The NOAA technical assistance bulletin Marine Debris: Status Report and Bibliography (number 104) documents the problem, discusses innovative solutions now being undertaken in several states, and contains detailed reference bibliographies on beach cleanups, entanglement, plastic article debris, and regulations on pollution. It is available free upon request.
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* Marine Recreational Fishing Publications
Fisheries Statistics Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceans and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, Md 20910 (301) 427-2328
The National Marine Fisheries Service publishes the following regional fishing reports. They are available from the above office. Marine Recreational Fishing Statistics Survey:
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, 1987-1989, CFS #8904
Pacific Coast, 1986, CFS #8393
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, 1986, CFS #8392
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, 1983-1984, CFS #8326
Pacific Coast, 1983-1984, CFS #8325
Pacific Coast, 1981-1982, CFS #8323
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, 1979 (revised) - 1980, CFS #8322
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, 1979-1980, CFS #8321
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* Marine Technology
Library
Coast Guard Research and Development Center
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
Avery Point
Groton, CT 06340-6096 (203) 441-2648
Marine research is conducted here in areas such as ice technology, navigation instrumentation technology, ocean dumping surveillance, pollution, search and rescue techniques, and marine fire and safety technology. This library is a good starting point for obtaining specific information about what research is done by the Center and for referrals to appropriate experts.
Shipping and Fishing
* Marine Technology Society
1828 L St NW
Suite 906
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 775-5966
This non-profit organization is dedicated to providing information about marine science and engineering. It is divided into 14 geographical sections in the U.S. and Canada, and each section holds monthly meetings, at which brief technical presentations are given. The Society has 31 professional committees that sponsor technical conferences, workshops, and short courses that are open to members and nonmembers. The staff can provide you with technical information and referrals. The Society publishes the Journal of the Marine Technology Society, a quarterly publication that presents technical activities of the Society, papers, conferences summaries, book reviews, and so on. It is available free of charge to members and for $5 for nonmembers.
Shipping and Fishing
* Maritime Administration Activities and Statistics
MARAD - Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, room 7219
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5807
MARAD's annual report is an excellent place to begin your search for information on U.S. maritime activities and statistics. The report includes a profile of the U.S. Merchant Fleet, Department of Defense Cargo programs, information on maritime labor and training, and a report on maritime agreements recently concluded between the U.S. and foreign nations. Statistics include listings for worldwide ship deliveries, Federal Ship financing guarantee program, U.S. Oceangoing Merchant Marine, major world merchant fleets, U.S. Great Lakes Merchant Fleet, the National Defense Reserve Fleet, and maritime subsidy outlays. The report is available free upon request.
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* Maritime Administration Publications
MARAD - Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, room 7219
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5807
MARAD publishes a booklet containing a listing of all MARAD publications. Some MARAD publications are free and others are available for sale through the GPO (202) 783-3238, or NTIS (703) 487-4650. The catalogue is available free from the above address.
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* Maritime Affairs
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Office of Maritime and Land Transport
U.S. Department of State
2021 C St., NW, Room 5828
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 647-5840
This office is involved with all matters concerning maritime affairs, including unions, shipping regulations, the exporting and importing of cargo, and rights of passage. They also take part in the negotiations and agreements on these issues and monitor them to make sure the agreements are followed.
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* Maritime Commerce Financial Analysis
Bureau of Domestic Regulation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
The Bureau of Domestic Regulation provides accounting and financial expertise to help ensure the reasonableness of rates for the transportation of cargo and other services provided by common carriers in the domestic offshore waterborne commerce of the U.S. The Bureau also provides technical assistance to other activities within the Commission.
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* Maritime Complaints
Office of Informal Inquiries and Complaints
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5807
This office coordinates the informal complaint handling system throughout the Commission. The Office is also responsible for the initial adjudication of reparation claims for less than $10,000 that are filed by shippers against common carriers by water engaged in the foreign and domestic offshore commerce of the U.S. The office supplies copies of procedures, dockets, and other information on complaints to the public.
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* Maritime Information FOIA Requests
Office of the Secretary
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5911
Among the Secretary's responsibilities are administering Freedom of Information, Government in the Sunshine, and Privacy Acts. Requests for information under these Acts should be directed to the Secretary's office.
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* Maritime and Shipping Tariffs
Bureau of Tariffs, Certification and Licensing
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
The 1916 and 1984 Shipping Acts require that common carriers by water file and keep open to public inspection their tariffs. The 1984 Act additionally requires that service contracts be filed and that their essential terms be made available to the public in tariff format. At the end of 1990 there were some 5757 tariffs on file. The Commission is currently working on an automatic tariff filing and information system. Information on tariffs is available to the public. Call for more information.
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* Maritime Legal Cases and Petitions
Office of the General Counsel
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5740
The General Counsel provides legal counsel to the Commission. This counsel includes reviewing for legal sufficiency staff recommendations for commission action, drafting proposed rules to implement Commission policies, and preparing final decisions, orders and regulations for Commission ratification. The Office has information on a variety of recent cases and petitions brought before the Commission.
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* Maritime Technology
Office of Technology Assessment
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, Room 7328
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1925
This office conducts technology assessment activities related to the development and use of waterborne transportation systems with application in such areas as cargo handling, fleet productivity, military sealift, port activities, trade and intermodal transportation support. It additionally serves as the focal point of maritime technological expertise within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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* Maritime Trade Statistics
Trade Analysis Division (MAR-570)
Office of Trade and Analysis and Insurance
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2282
Records on federally subsidized shipping companies are maintained by this Division. Information includes vessel name, port dates, and crew costs. The public can visit the document inspection room or write for information.
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* Market Development for U.S. Shipping
Office of Market Development
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 7209
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5517
MARAD conducts programs designed to increase U.S. flag participation in the nation's overseas commerce. Contact this office for information on programs.
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* Monitoring the 1984 Shipping Act
Bureau of Trade Monitoring
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5787
The Bureau of Trade Monitoring has produced a number of reports and studies relating to the 1984 Shipping Act. These include: an economic analysis of the impact of the Commissions Transatlantic Enforcement Initiative; a report on the issues surrounding the application of terminal handling charges; a profile of the North Europe trade routes; an extensive profile of the carrier services in the transpacific trade routes; the monitoring of the agreement activity in the Venezuelan trade; a report on the carryings of a controlled carrier service patterns and vessel utilization in the U.S. trades; a report on the carryings of a controlled carrier to and from U.S. Gulf ports; a report on Freight All Kinds rates and the potential abuse by controlled carriers; a report on potential trade restrictions by the Ivory Coast; and a report on trade information on carriers serving the Middle East. Contact the Trade Monitoring Bureau for information on these and other reports.
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* Nautical Charts
Chart Distribution Branch
National Ocean Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
6501 Lafayette Blvd.
Riverdale, MD 20737 (301) 436-6990
The National Ocean Service produces approximately 1,000 nautical charts for navigation in U.S. estuarine waters and navigable inland waterways, the Great Lakes, and the 2 1/2 million square miles of coastal waters of the United States and its possessions. NOAA Chart and Map Catalogs describe nautical charts which are listed in a series of four catalogs, one for each region of the U.S. ocean and coastal waters. NOAA bathymetric maps and special purpose charts are listed in a single catalog. A sixth catalog is a guide to NOAA nautical products and services. The catalogs contain a brief description of each nautical chart, bathymetric map, special purpose chart, and chart-related publication produced by the NOS. They also include the price of the chart of publication, other information needed to select and order nautical charting products, and a list of NOAA chart sales facilities and authorized commercial chart sales agents. Contact this office for your free catalogs.
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* Ocean Commerce Statistics and Information
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5870
The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides economic, statistical and financial analysis for the Commission. The Bureau assists in the development of long-range plans for the commission and enhances the agencies responsiveness to new developments and trends in U.S. ocean commerce and the liner shipping industry.
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* Ocean Common Carrier Investigations
Bureau of Investigation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5860
The Bureau of Investigations monitors the activities of, and conducts investigations of alleged violations by, ocean common carriers, non-vessel operating common carriers, freight forwarders, shippers, ports and terminals, and other persons to ensure compliance with the statutes and regulations issued by the commission. The Bureau maintains a staff of 48 personnel located in Washington DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and Puerto Rico. District offices also provide a liaison between the Commission, industry, and the shipping public. Investigations focus on the following areas: illegal rebates by carriers; misdescriptions and misdeclarations of cargo by shippers, carriers, consignees and other persons; activities of ocean common carriers which may be in violation of the Shipping Acts; failure by carriers to charge rates in effect and on file with the Commission; and operating as an ocean freight forwarder without a license issued by the Commission or contrary to statute or regulation.
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* Oceanboard Liner Cargo
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5725
Section 10002(g)(1) of the Omnibus Trade and Competition Act of 1988 requires the Commission to include in its annual report to Congress a listing of the 20 foreign countries which generated the largest volume of bilateral oceanboard liner cargo with the U.S. for the most recent calendar year available. The Annual Report is available from the FMC at the above listed number.
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* Oceanographic Data and Publications
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4561
The National Oceanographic Data Center has a free publications list which includes technical reports and bulletins, as well has a variety of data reports pertaining to oceanographic research.
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* Oceanographic Information
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Environmental Satellite, Data
and Information Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4561
The National Oceanographic Data Center provides global coverage of oceanographic data and services. NODC's databases cover physical and chemical properties of the world's oceans, seas, and estuaries, plus information on selected continental shelf and coastal waters. Researchers using NODC data range from industrial scientists through local, state, and national government investigators, to university or academic personnel. Information is available in various forms: publications, computer plots, computer printouts, magnetic tapes and floppy disks. NODC publishes a Users Guide, which describes the data and products services available. Simple questions usually can be answered without charge by telephone or mail, but more complicated ones requiring research or computer processing usually carry a fee. The fees range upward from a base of $49 per floppy disk to $110 per reel of magnetic tape. Publications available from NODC include Newsletter on Oceanography, the Earth System Monitor, published quarterly, and the Environmental Information Bulletin, published 4-6 times annually.
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* Oceanographic Corps Jobs
Commission Personnel Division
NOAA Corps
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
11400 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 443-8984
The NOAA Corps is the uniformed service of the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for operating and managing NOAA's fleet of hydrographic, oceanographic, and fisheries-research ships and for supporting NOAA scientific programs. Engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science baccalaureate or higher degree graduates are sought for positions in the Corps.
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* Ocean Pollution Information Network
Ocean Pollution Data and
Information Network/CCRO
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 606-4539
The Ocean Pollution Data and Information Network facilitates user access to ocean pollution data and information generated by 11 participating Federal departments and agencies. OPDIN provides a wide range of products and services to researchers, managers, and others who need data and information about ocean pollution. OPDIN is managed by the Central Coordination and Referral Office (CCRO). The CCRO maintains a directory of Federal ocean pollution data and information systems and services, lists of ocean pollution scientists and managers and their fields of expertise, and annually-updated catalogs of Federal marine pollution research, development, and monitoring projects. The CCRO also provides information and advice about ocean pollution data management and processing, as well as copies of catalogs, directories, technical reports, data inventories, and data products.
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* Oil and Chemical Spills Hotline
National Response Center (NRC)
Marine Environmental Response Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 2611 (800) 424-8802
Washington, DC 20593 (202) 267-2188
The NRC receives reports of oil and hazardous substance spills, investigates incidents, initiates civil penalty actions, monitors cleanups, and coordinates federally funded spill response operations. NRC's National Strike Force assists federal coordinators on the scene in responding to pollution accidents. For further details, or to report information, contact the Center toll-free.
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* Panama Canal Dredging Division
Engineering and Construction Bureau
Dredging Division
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 011 (507) 56-6232
The Dredging Division is responsible for maintenance and construction dredging; slide removal; inspection and maintenance of the Atlantic breakwater; operation and maintenance of navigational aids; the detection, containment, recovery, and disposal of oil pollution in Canal operating areas; and the removal and control of aquatic weeds through the use of chemical and biological means. For more information on the dredging operations, contact this office.
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* Panama Canal Economic and Market Research
Economic Research and Market Development Division
The Office of Executive Planning
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 011 (507) 52-7806
As an agency of the U.S. Government, the Panama Canal Commission has a legal obligation to operate on a break-even basis, recovering all costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the Canal through tolls revenue. The agency tries to have a high standard of service at the lowest possible cost. As a reflection of this, toll rates have gone up only four times since the Canal opened in 1914. Operating costs are very carefully controlled so that it provides an economic advantage to world trade on many routes. Even if other world trade routes may be shorter in distance, the Canal remains competitive because of its reliable, cost-effective service. For more information on operating costs, contact this office.
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* Panama Canal Environmental Safeguards
Sanitation Branch
General Services Bureau
Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 011 (507) 52-3464
The Sanitation Branch carries out measures to control disease carrying organisms and environmental sanitation measures essential to maintaining a high standard of public health which can be enjoyed by Panama Canal Commission employees and their families. There is an effort to control insect vector and vermin by nonchemical methods. For more information, contact the above office.
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* Panama Canal General Information
Office of the Secretary
Panama Canal Commission
2000 L St., NW, Room 550
Washington, DC 20036-4996 (202) 634-6441
This office is a good place to start in acquiring general information on the Canal. It can also supply you with information related to transiting the Canal.
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* Panama Canal Logistical Support
Office of Logistical Support
General Services Bureau
Panama Canal Commission
4400 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70146-6800 (504) 948-5299
The Logistical Support Division provides centralized procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, contract administration, and supply and property disposal support to Canal operations. For more information, contact this office.
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* Panama Canal Publications and Audiovisuals
The Office of Public Affairs
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 (507) 52-3165
The Office of Public Affairs has available various publications including the Panama Canal 75th Anniversary Commemorative Album and The Panama Canal Spillway as well as press releases, brochures, and other matters of related interest are distributed to the work force and the public at large. A broad range of photographic and audio-visual support services were created as well. A limited number of projection prints are available for loan to individuals and groups interested in the canal and its operation. All films are 16mm color and sound. Individuals may obtain video tapes of all subjects by submitting a blank tape in the desired format and the payment of a transfer charge. Some examples of the available films for general audiences are as follows:
The Task That Never Ends. 1984. Depicts the on going job of maintaining and improving the channel of the Panama Canal, widening, deepening and straightening the water route.
The Vital Link. 1986. Depicts the role of the Panama Canal in world commerce with a layman's introduction to the people and methods of Canal operations. Details of lockages, traffic control, and communications at the crossroads of the world.
1986 Landslide. 1987. Shows the resumption of the Cucaracha Slide in October, 1986. Measures taken to maintain Canal traffic while the obstruction was removed and remedial actions taken.
Some examples of the available films of special interest to engineers and mechanical craftsmen include the following:
Locks Overhaul - Strut Arms. 1981. A detailed description of strut arm removal prior to gate or bullwheel removal and replacement.
Locks Overhaul - Bullwheels. 1982. A detailed description of bullwheel removal and replacement.
There are also films of special interest to canal operating personnel. Films are available in both Spanish and English. For a complete listing of films produced by the Panama Canal Commission, contact the above office.
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* Panama Canal Traffic Data
Economic Research and Market Development Division
The Office of Executive Planning
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 011 (507) 52-7961
The Panama Canal is a vital link in the world transportation chain. A large share of world trade passes through the Canal over any of the world's major trade routes. In 1988, 156.5 million long tons of cargo moved through the Canal aboard 12,318 oceangoing vessels. More than 690,962 vessels have crossed the waterway, carrying more than 4 billion long tons of the world's goods from one ocean to the other. For more information or compilations of Canal traffic data, contact this office.
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* Panama Canal Transit
Canal Operations Unit
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 011 (507) 52-4211
This office can provide information for those considering taking a boat or ship through the canal.
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* Panama Canal Vessel Emergency
Response Management
Marine Director
Marine Bureau
c/o Panama Canal Commission
Unit 2300
APO AA 34011 011 (507) 52-4500
For information on marine operations including inspections, piloting, locks, traffic management, canal services, marine safety, canal operations and maritime training, contact this Bureau. The Commission's marine risk management team is devoted to the prevention of and response to accidents involving vessels carrying hazardous cargoes. The team consists of an experienced fireman, a licensed marine engineer, a safety generalist, an experienced chemist, and lead by an experienced active duty U.S. Coast Guard officer. This team is also responsible for updating the Commission's Vessel Emergency Response Plan and in conducting vessel emergency training exercises.
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* Passenger Safety Certification
Bureau of Domestic Regulation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
Owners, charters, and operators of American and foreign vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for fifty or more passengers and embarking passengers at U.S. ports must establish financial responsibility to meet any liability incurred for death or injury to passengers on voyages to or from U.S. ports and to indemnify passengers for non-performance of transportation to which they would be entitled under ticket contracts. Call this office for more information.
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* Port Development
Office of Port Development
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4357
As part of its marketing program, MARAD actively promotes the improvement of the national port facilities and advanced intermodal transportation systems. MARAD advises and assists port communities in promoting advanced, highly efficient marine terminal and intermodal operations to speed the flow of cargo. MARAD also conducts research to help ports update facilities, services, and equipment. Recent port studies include:
Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Public Ports - 1988-89.
Water Transportation and Ports.
Changing Directions for Traditional Ports.
These are available free from MARAD.
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* Port Regulations
Port Safety and Security Division
Office of Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1104
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0489
Coast Guard Captains of the Port enforce rules and regulations concerning the safety and security of ports and the anchorage and movement of vessels. This includes supervising cargo transfers and storage; conducting harbor patrols and facility inspections; establishing security zones; and surveying to prevent water pollution. The Division also administers a licensing and registration program for deepwater ports transferring oil from tankers to shore via pipelines. For information on regulations and operations, contact the division listed.
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* Protection of Ships From Seizure
Assistant Legal Advisor for International Claims
Office of the Legal Advisor
U.S. Department of State
2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520 (202) 632-7810
The Fishermen's Protective Act provides for reimbursement for financial loss to owners of vessels registered in the United States for fines paid to secure the release of vessels seized for operation in waters not recognized as territorial waters by the United States. No registration or payment of premiums is required prior to the seizure in order to qualify for reimbursement.
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* Ready Reserve Fleet
Division of Reserve Fleet
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, Room 2117
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5776
MARAD maintains an inactive reserve of over 300 ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet as a source of vessels available for the U.S. government in the event of an emergency. The Ready Reserve Force is a portion of the NDRF and can be activated in 5-20 days. MARAD activated some 78 ships during Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
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* Saint Lawrence Seaway Statistics
Office of Trade and Traffic Development
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5424
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0091
This office keeps statistics on traffic in the Great Lakes/Seaway system. Data is recorded on the number of vessels and their size, type, cargo, and nationality. Cargo vessel statistics are published in the Annual Traffic Report in the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
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* Saint Lawrence Seaway Publications
Public Affairs Office
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
U.S. Department of Transportation
180 Andrews Street
Massena, NY 13662-1763 (315) 764-3232
Free publications about the Seaway are available by contacting this office. Some of the titles available include the following:
Annual Traffic Report in the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Cargo vessel statistics for traffic between Montreal and Lake Erie.
Pleasure Craft Guide: The Seaway. Information on boating in the St. Lawrence River.
The Saint Lawrence Seaway. General and historical information in French and English, including port data, schedules, and tourist information.
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Annual Report.
Seaway Regulations. Includes regulations and toll schedule, operating manual, and chart booklet.
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* Sea Grant Abstracts
National Sea Grant Depository
Pell Library Building
The University of Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882-1197 (401) 792-6114
Sea Grant Abstracts cites, on a quarterly basis, the majority of the literature which is received by the National Sea Grant Depository. This literature covers pure and applied science, engineering, business management, shipping and navigation, fisheries, wetlands management, law and policy, economics, and education. Each reference contains a short abstract, a bibliographic reference, and information for obtaining the document. Back issues are also available.
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* Sea-Grant Colleges
Office of Oceanic Research Programs
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1335 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2465
The National Sea Grant College Program is a national network of over 300 colleges, universities, research institutions, and consortia working in partnership with industry and the federal government to support Great Lakes and marine research, education, and extension services. This program provides support for institutions engaged in comprehensive marine research, education, and advisory service programs, supports individual projects in marine research and development, and sponsors education of ocean scientists and engineers, marine technicians, and other specialists at selected colleges and universities.
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* Sea Grant Depository
National Sea Grant Depository
Pell Library Building
University of Rhode Island
Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 792-6114
The National Sea Grant Depository is a clearinghouse for all Sea Grant publications. The scope of the collection includes a wide variety of marine topics, such as oceanography, marine education, aquaculture, fisheries, coastal zone management, recreation, and law. The collection includes journal reprints, technical and advisory reports, books, manuals, directories, annual reports, conference proceedings, and newsletters. The Depository Database includes some 22,000 citations. The Depository provides reference and online search services, and welcomes telephone, mail and inter-library loan requests. The Depository will loan documents, but does not distribute the publications (they refer you to the authors). There is a loan limit of 10 documents per request. To be sure that your request for materials is not returned, the library urges people to state clearly that you wish to borrow materials.
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* Ship Construction
Office of Ship Construction (MAR-720)
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6422
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1880
Contact this office for information on the cost of and market for shipbuilding. The difference between the cost of constructing ships here and abroad are also examined.
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* Ship Mortgage Guarantees
Office of Ship Operations
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8122
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5744
Through the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, MARAD guarantees commercially placed construction loans and ship mortgages on vessels built in the U.S. for operation on domestic or foreign trade routes. Qualified applicants can obtain long term financing on favorable terms. Contact MARAD for details.
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* Shipping Analysis
Office of Domestic Shipping
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5123
The Maritime Administration promotes U.S. domestic shipping services through analysis of the domestic fleet, its markets, the commodities it moves, and its modal competition. Information compiled or maintained by this office is available to the maritime community.
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* Shipping Service Contract Regulation
Bureau of Domestic Regulation
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5796
Shippers must file service contracts with the Commission. The Commission ensures that service contracts filed with it meet the necessary statutory and regulatory requirements. The Commission does not accept service contracts which fail to contain mutually binding service and cargo commitments, or which contain meaningless liquidated damages provisions. Contact the Commission to find out shippers requirements with respect to service contracts under the 1984 Shipping Act.
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* Small Passenger Vessel Safety
Marine Inspection Office
Your Local Coast Guard Office
Most small passenger vessels (less than 100 tons and carrying more than 6 people) are required to adhere to certain Coast Guard safety regulations. These include having a safety orientation procedure for passengers (announcement or placard), posting of emergency instructions, a life preserver for every person on board, and a Coast Guard safety certification. Marine Inspection Offices around the country issue the certificates. To find an Inspection Office near you, or to report a violation or complaint, call the Boating Safety Hotline (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in DC.
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* Sockeye Odyssey and Other Films
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Room 6013
Washington, DC 20230 (202) 377-8090
A brochure is available which lists motion picture films produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Most NOAA productions are available in both motion picture and video formats. Unless noted, these films are not available directly from NOAA. To borrow prints without charge, except for return postage, write to: Modern Talking Pictures, 6000 Park Street North, St., Petersburg, FL 33709. These films are heavily booked, so you must send your request as early as possible. The following is a list of their titles:
Sockeye Odyssey
The Awesome Power
The Great American Fish Story
The Great American Fish Story- The West
The Great American Fish Story- The Northeast
The Great American Fish Story- The South
The Great American Fish Story- The Lakes and Rivers
Down to the Monitor
Estuary
FAMOUS- Boundary of Creation*
Give Me The Tides*
Global Weather Experiment
Longlines: An Undersea Investigation*
NOAA Corps- The Seventh Service
Trashing The Oceans
*Available directly from NOAA. Contact the office listed above for a free catalog.
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* Trade Monitoring
Bureau of Trade Monitoring
Federal Maritime Commission
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20573 (202) 523-5787
The Bureau's major program activities include: administering comprehensive trade monitoring programs to identify and track relevant competitive, commercial, and economic activity in each major U.S. trade in order to keep the Commission and its staff appraised of current trade conditions, emerging trends and regulatory needs impacting on waterborne liner transportation. Other monitoring duties include: systematic surveillance of carrier activity and processing and analysis of agreements involving common carriers.
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* Updates for Mariners
District Commander
Your local Coast Guard Office
The free Local Notice to Mariners is issued weekly by each Coast Guard District. Intended for small craft owners, it advises you of changes in the status of aids to navigation (buoys, radiobeacons, etc.); chart updates; drawbridge operations; and safety warnings for particular areas. This Local Notice often includes temporary changes not included in the Defense Mapping Agency's Notice to Mariners. To order a subscription for the Local Notice, send a written request to the District Commander of your local Coast Guard office. For referral to the correct address, call the Boating Safety Hotine (800) 368-5647; or (202) 267-0780 in DC.
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* U.S. Living Marine Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service
Office of Predictions and Analysis
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1335 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2363
In 1991 the NMFS published the first annual report Our Living Oceans, a comprehensive report on the status of U.S. living marine resources. The study contains status reports on many U.S. coastal fish stocks and regional reports detailing fisheries in the Northeast, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Southeast, Pacific Coast, and Alaskan waters. The report is available in limited supply from the above office and is sold by GPO, stock number 0030200161-1, price - $6.
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* U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation-Kings Point
Long Island, NY 11024 (516) 773-5000
Future merchant marine officers are trained here in navigation instrumentation, ship maneuvering, ship management, and communications. The Academy also administers a Federal assistance program for maritime academies in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Texas.
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* Vessel Operating Aid
Office of Maritime Aids
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0364
The Maritime Administration pays a subsidy to U.S. Shipping companies to offset the higher cost of operating under U.S. flags. To qualify for the subsidy, a vessel operator must be a U.S. citizen who owns or leases ships to compete in foreign trade. Operators must additionally be fiscally sound and agree to make their ships available to the government in the event of a military emergency. Call or write MARAD for more information.
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* War Risk Insurance for Ships
Marine Insurance Division
Office of Trade and Analysis and Insurance
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8121
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4161
The War Risk Insurance Program insures operators and seamen against losses from hostile action if commercial insurance is not available to them. The program covers loss of life and materials due to war or nuclear detonation.
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* Waterways Traffic Regulation
Commander G-NSP
Vessel Traffic Services Branch
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 3202
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1539
To ensure the safe and orderly passage of vessels, cargo, and people, Vessel Traffic Services in major ports oversee the movement of vessels and install necessary safety equipment. Traffic is monitored closely during hazardous conditions and bad weather. To locate the Vessel Traffic Service nearest you, contact the branch listed above or your local Coast Guard office.
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Mining
Given the central importance of minerals to the modern economy, the Federal government closely monitors the position of the U.S. with respect to key minerals. The central locus of information in the U.S. government on mine and mineral related matters is the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Mines. Another good source of information is the U.S. Geological Survey. With the creation of the U.S. Department of Energy in 1977, many policy decisions on the mining of energy producing materials such as coal and uranium and on the drilling for oil and natural gas moved largely to Energy. The Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation in the U.S. Department of the Interior can provide you with information on surface mining for coal and environmental reclamation.
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* Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
U.S. Department of the Interior
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5365
The surface mining law requires that operators pay a reclamation fee for each ton of coal produced. These fees are deposited with the U.S. Treasury in a fund called the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and are used to reclaim sites that were mined and left unreclaimed before the surface mining law was enacted in 1977. Fifty percent of the fees collected in a state that has approved reclamation and regulatory programs is returned to that state for use in its reclamation program. The other fifty percent is the Federal share. This portion is used by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to address public health and safety emergencies caused by past mining practices, and to fund high-priority reclamation projects in non-program states. The Office of Surface Mining also publishes a booklet entitled Abandoned Mine Reclamation: Ten Years of Progress, which details the progress of the program. To obtain your state contact for the abandoned mine land reclamation program and for a copy of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation booklet, contact the office above.
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* Bureau of Land Management: Mineral Publications
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3435
The BLM has several free publications dealing with mining and minerals. The following is a partial list of publications.
Energy and Mineral Resources on Public Lands
Mining Claims and Sites on Public Domain Lands
Federal Coal Management Report
Mineral Revenues: The 1989 Report on Receipts from Federal and Indian Lands
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* Bureau of Mines Educational Publications
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9650
The Bureau of Mines outreach efforts are targeted at both school age children as well as adults. For elementary school children, the Bureau of Mines educational kit includes fact sheets, posters, zinc pamphlets, audio-video section, and teacher's guide. For adults, the Bureau of Mines publishes a 70 page book entitled Minerals in 1994, which profiles 34 minerals and discusses the importance of minerals to the U.S. economy.
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* Bureau of Mines Field Facilities
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9650
Alabama
Tuscaloosa Research Center, University of Alabama Campus, P.O. Box L, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486; (205) 759-9474
Alaska
Alaska Field Operations Center, 3301 C St., Suite 325, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 271-2454
Colorado
Intermountain Field Operations Center, P.O. Box 25086, Building 20, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225; (303) 236-0421
Minerals Availability Field Office, Building 20, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225; (303) 236-5200
Denver Research Center, P.O. Box 25086, Building 20, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225; (303) 236-0697
Minnesota
Twin Cities Research Center, 5629 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417; (612) 725-4610
Missouri
Rolla Research Center, P.O. Box 280, 1300 Bishop Ave., Rolla, MO 65401; (314) 364-3169
Nevada
Reno Research Center, 1605 Evans Ave., Reno, NV 89512; (702) 334-6610
Oregon
Research Center, 1450 Queen Ave., SW, Albany, OR 97321; (503) 967-5893
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Research Center, Cochrans Mill Rd, P.O. Box 18070, Pittsburgh, PA 15236; (412) 892-6601
Texas
Helium Field Operations, 1100 South Fillmore, Amarillo, TX 79101; (806) 376-2602
Salt Lake City Research Center, 729 Arapeen Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84108; (801) 524-6100
Washington
Spokane Research Center, E 315 Montgomery Ave., Spokane, WA 99207; (509) 484-1610
Western Field Operations Center, E. 360 Third Ave., Spokane, WA 99202; (509) 353-2712
Mining
* Minerals Management Service Field Offices
Atlantic Region
381 Elden St., Suite 1109, Herndon, VA 22070-4817; (703) 787-1113
Alaska Region
949 E. 36th Ave., Suite 604, Anchorage, AK 99508-4302; (907) 261-4070
Gulf of Mexico Region
1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70123-2394; (504) 736-2595
Pacific Region
1340 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; (213) 894-3389
Rocky Mountains
Royalty Management Program Accounting Center and Central Service Center, 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Bldg. 85, Lakewood, CO 80225; (303) 231-3162
Mining
* Bureau of Mines State Activities Directory
Chief, Office of State Activities
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9650
The following offices are sources of information on state mineral activity:
Alaska
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, P.O. Box 20550, Juneau, AK 99802-0550; (907) 364-2111
Denver
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, Denver Federal Center, Bldg. #20, P.O. Box 25086, Denver, CO 80225-0086; (303) 236-0435
Pittsburgh
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, Cochrans Mill Rd., P.O. Box 18070, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070; (412) 892-6601
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, Reno Research Center, 1605 Evans Ave., Reno, NV 89512-2295; (702) 334-6610
Spokane
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, E. 360 Third Ave., Spokane, WA 99202-1413; (509) 353-2720
Tuscaloosa
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, University of Alabama Campus, P.O. Box L, University, AL 35486-9777; (205) 759-9465; (205) 759-9466
Tucson
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, 210 E. 7th St., Tucson, AZ 85705-8454; (602) 629-5111
Twin Cities
Regional Office of State Activities, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, 5629 Minnehaha Ave., S., Minneapolis, MN 55417-3099; (612) 725-4534; (612) 725-4535
Mining
* Bureau of Mines Publications
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 783-3238
Publications of the Bureau of Mines in an annotated bibliography of new publications by the Bureau of Mines. Included in this monthly flyer are listings of free publications, open file reports, and outside publications available concerning the mineral industry. The annual subscription price is $19, and the single copy price is $1.75 (S/N 724-004-00000-8).
Mining
* Bureau of Reclamation Regional Offices
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-4662
Here are the regional offices which enforce strip mining and reclamation laws; also listed are the Headquarters contacts for these regions:
Lower Colorado Region
Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006; (702) 293-8420; DC contact (202) 208-6269
Mid-Pacific Region
2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825; (916) 978-4919; DC contact (202) 208-6274
Pacific Northwest Region
Box 043, 550 W. Fort St., Boise, ID 83724; (208) 334-1938; DC contact (202) 208-6271
Upper Colorado Region
Box 11568, 125 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84147; (801) 524-6477; DC contact (202) 208-6751
Great Plains Region
Box 36900, 316 N. 26th St., Billings, MT 59107; (406) 657-6218; DC contact (202) 208-6267
Contact headquarters for information and addresses for international project/ overseas offices in Brazil, Egypt, Guam, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Saipan.
Mining
* Byproduct Metals Study
Research Division, Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9290
A new study, Byproduct Output from Domestic Primary Copper, Lead, and Zinc Industries, examined the collective role of byproducts with regard to the economics of mineral production, and their individual significance in terms of dollar values, end uses and strategic considerations. The study also analyzes circumstances that have affected the competitiveness and structure of the copper, lead, and zinc industries and the factors that impact byproduct availability, including production capacity at domestic smelters and refineries, process technology, changing sources and composition of ores, foreign ownership, and byproduct demand and price. Call or write for information on obtaining the study.
Mining
* Census of Minerals Industries Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The Census of Mineral Industries, 1992, Geographic Series ($17), is featured in this bibliography, as well as the Industry Series subscription service.
Mining
* Claims on Federal Lands
Energy and Mineral Resources
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The brochure, Staking a Mining Claim on Federal Lands, describes the procedure you would follow to stake a mining claim on public lands. Claims are granted to individuals for particular pieces of land, valuable for specific mineral deposits. Questions concerning the definition of a mining claim and the technicalities of recording and maintaining mining claims are also covered.
Mining
* Coal Ash Producers
American Coal Ash Association (ACAA)
1913 Eye St., NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 659-2303
ACAA has been representing producers and marketers of coal combustion products (some 68 at present) as well as coal companies and suppliers of ash-related equipment and services as a "resource conservation and recovery" association since 1968. ACAA's technology development program attempts to protect and increase the use of coal ash by developing a technological base for coal ash as a commercially viable and environmentally sound alternative to virgin materials. The ACAA also collects information for members and end users of coal ash. Contact ACAA for more information.
Mining
* Coal Mining and Environmental Protection
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-2553
This office works to protect people and the environment from the side-effects of coal mining, while continuing to regulate coal mining. Lands that were affected by past coal mining operations must be repaired if left unreclaimed or abandoned. Technical assistance is provided to states so that they can perform their responsibilities under the surface mining law. State personnel are trained in the technical aspects of surface mining, such as soil compaction, revegetation, and groundwater hydrology, so that they can better enforce regulations.
Mining
* Coal Mining Research
Bureau of Mines
Research Division
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9274
The Bureau of Mines is currently researching and evaluating a system for teleoperated highwall coal mining. Teleoperations for mining is computer based, remote control of mining machinery from a protected operator compartment located distantly from the mine site, so that sensory information about the mining operation cannot be obtained directly. Video, sound, and other relevant data are gathered through sensors and transmitted electronically to the operators location. This technology offers the possibility to dramatically increase worker safety. For more information, contact the research division.
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* Critical Minerals Assessment
Bureau of Mines
Research Division
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9274
The Bureau evaluates and catalogues potential mineral resources, especially those on federal land, to assist lawmakers and land use managers in making decisions. It has also been a major participant in a joint task force investigating placer resources in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone off the coast of Oregon.
Mining
* Deep Seabed Mining
Ocean Minerals and Energy Division
National Ocean Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14 Constitution Ave.
Washington, DC 20235 (202) 482-6090
Extensive information is available on deep seabed mining, which includes the annual report to Congress and an updated environmental assessment of NOAA deep seabed mining licensees' exploration plans. The Office's current focus is on exploration for Manganese nodules on the ocean floor. No mining permits for Manganese nodules on the ocean floor have been issued. This office can provide you with information regarding the research conducted concerning the environmental impact of the mining, as well as information on the regulations and licenses.
Mining
* Energy and Mineral Resources
Office of Energy and Marine Geology
U.S. Geological Survey
National Center, MS 915
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-6472
Investigations of the nature, extent, and origin of the Nation's coal, oil and gas, oil shale, uranium, and geothermal resources are basic to this office's research efforts. Acquired data are placed in computerized databases, such as the National Coal Resources Data System.
Mining
* Environmental Mining Research
Environmental Technology Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9271
Researchers at the Bureau of Mines are working on low-cost ways to deal with the problem of acid drainage at abandoned mines. They are developing computer programs to predict potential drainage at new mines. The Bureau's environmental research also addresses the problem of solid waste disposal and soil and water contaminated by metals. Technologies are developed that will reduce or remove the threats that these wastes pose.
Mining
* Films on the Mining Industry
Office of Technology Transfer
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9652
This office publishes a listing of films and videos on topics related to the mineral industry. Topics include safer coal mining equipment, mine shaft smoke and fire protection system, and a retractable diamond bit system for core drilling, among others. All of the films and videos may be purchased or can be borrowed free of charge.
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* Gold Prospecting
Publications Department
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th Street., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 208-9650
The publications department of the Bureau of Mines distributes the free booklet, How To Mine and Prospect for Gold. The booklet is no longer in print, but the Bureau of Mines can send you a photocopy. It is Information Circular 8517.
Mining
* Indian Lands and Minerals
Office of Trust Responsibility
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5831
This office manages some 53 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for Indians. Tribes are helped in protecting their lands and in developing their forest, water, mineral, and energy resources.
Mining
* International Minerals Research
Information and Analysis Division
Bureau of International Minerals
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9660
The Bureau of Mines continually assesses the world mineral situation as it impacts the United States. The U.S. Department of State regional resource officers report regularly from 10 major minerals - and mineral producing countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, and Venezuela. As part of its China studies program, the bureau in 1990 published The Iron and Steel Industry of China. The Bureau of Mines also closely coordinates with the United States Trade Representative on trade matters, particularly relating to Canada, Mexico, and the European Community.
Mining
* Land Management Annual Report
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3435
The BLM Annual Report contains information on current BLM programs in the areas of land and mineral management. The 1989-1992 BLM report contains an excellent discussion of surface mining management initiatives. The report is available free from BLM.
Mining
* Materials Research: Wear and Corrosion
Research Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9290
Advanced materials research is being conducted to eliminate wear and corrosion within the minerals industry through the use of ceramics, high-performance plastics, high-tech metals and alloys, and composites. Bureau scientists are also developing new coatings to protect equipment from the heat, corrosive chemicals, and abrasive materials found in mills, smelters, refineries, and furnaces.
Mining
* Metals and Mining Producers
American Mining Congress (AMC)
1920 N St., NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 861-2800
The American Mining Congress is an industry association of producers of metals, coal industrial and agricultural minerals; manufacturers of mining and mineral processing machinery, equipment and supplies; and mining engineering firms. AMC publishes the American Mining Congress Journal, a monthly journal which focuses on mining issues and policy and is available for $40 per year. AMC can also put you in touch with members who can provide you with detailed information on most aspects of the mining industry.
Mining
* Mine Map Repositories
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
10 Parkway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (412) 937-3001
The Mine Map Repositories were established in 1970 and are responsible for collecting and archiving mine maps both east and west of the Mississippi River and in Alaska. The brochure, Mine Map Repositories, provides information and statistics on the mine map repository facilities of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. The five repositories are listed with their addresses and phone numbers. They are located in Pittsburgh, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Denver, CO, Spokane, WA, and Juneau, AK.
Mining
* Mine Maps/Mine Companies Property Ownership
Chief Office of Public Information
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9650
Valuable information is available from the mine maps available through the mine map repositories of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Mine and company names, water sources, property ownership of adjoining companies and towns, latitudes and longitudes, coal outcrop seam designations, openings and emergency exits of mines, and gas and power lines are some of the topics covered. This office also provides mineral statistics on over 100 nonfuel mineral commodities, and produces over 500 publications per year. This information, free upon request, can be useful to local developers, engineering firms, and energy interests, as well as private citizens.
Mining
* Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Labor
4015 Wilson Blvd., Room 601
Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 235-1452
The Labor Department's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) helps to reduce deaths, injuries and illnesses in the nations mines with a variety of activities and programs. The agency develops and enforces safety and health rules applying to all U.S. mines, helps mine operators who have special compliance problems, and makes available technical, educational and other types of assistance. MSHA's authority derives from the 1977 Federal Mine Safety and Health Act. The Office of Public Affairs can provide you with information on MSHA programs including: injury statistics; safety, health, and education training and enforcement; technical assistance; and legislation. MSHA has technical support offices in Pittsburgh and Denver.
Mining
* Mineral Commodity Summaries 1994
Minerals Information Office
Bureau of Mines/U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS 2647-MIB
Room 2647
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5520
Mineral Commodity Summaries 1994 lists the statistics available for 82 commodities, including domestic production and uses; salient statistics - United States; recycling; import sources; tariff; depletion allowance; government stockpile; events and trends; world mine production, reserves and reserve base; world resources; and substitutes. The expert's name and phone number of each report is also listed. This publication is for sale through the Government Printing Office.
Mining
* Mineral Commodity Information
Minerals Information Office
Bureau of Mines/U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS 2647-MIB
Room 2647
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5520
The Minerals Information Office is staffed by mineral experts who distribute a wide variety of mineral-related information and publications to meet and support the needs of the public, as well as government agencies and the scientific and industrial sectors. The staff provides information on the most current as well as past published reports pertaining to minerals, mining, processing, and research, as well as updated listings of current reports.
Mining
* Mineral Deposits Database
Minerals Information Office
Bureau of Mines/U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS 2647-MIB
Room 2647
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5520
The Bureau of Mines has three mining databases. The Personal Computer Advanced Deposit Information Tracking System Mineral Deposit Data Base contains information on 3,000 domestic and foreign (market economy countries) mining operations, including operation data (name, company, locations, etc.) and operation status (operation type, processing and milling methods, capacity, etc.). The database covers 34 critical and strategic commodities, representing those deposits most significant in terms of value and tonnage.The Automated Minerals Information System (AMIS) is an integrated system that includes information on mineral production, capacity, consumption, industrial stocks, imports, exports, reserves and recycled materials. Information on personal computer access for AMIS is available at (202) 501-9750. The Minerals Industry Locator System (MILS) contains nearly 200,000 records of mineral occurrences, identified and described in terms of geographic, geologic, ownership, and production information. Call for information on accessing these databases.
Mining
* Mineral Deposits Distribution
Mineral Resources
Geologic Inquiries
U.S. Geological Survey
907 National Center
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4383
The U.S. Geological Survey assesses the distribution of the mineral resources of the United States, especially strategic and critical commodities, and studies the processes that control the occurrence of mineral deposits. New techniques and methods useful in the search for these resources are continually being developed.
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* Minerals on Federal Lands
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Streets NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5717
The BLM regulates and manages the exploration, development and extraction of minerals and energy sources on Federal Land and Native American lands in coordination with other Federal, State, and Local agencies. Its role is to balance the need for these resources while ensuring protection of the environment.
Mining
* Mineral Policy Analysis
Policy Analysis
Information and Analysis Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9734
Bureau economists prepare special studies that analyze issues involving minerals in the United States. An ongoing assessment of the Nation's "mineral position" is conducted. Specialists examine factors that affect the competitiveness of the U.S. mineral industry and its contribution to the Nation's economy. Environmental regulations are also evaluated as to their impact on U.S. mineral production.
Mining
* Mineral Processing Research
Minerals and Materials Science
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9274
This office looks for ways to improve mineral processing operations by cutting costs and recovering more minerals contained in ores. A variety of processing methods are studied, including crushing, grinding, flotation, smelting, solvent extraction, and leaching. Their research also includes long-range efforts to apply high technology to mineral processing.
Mining
* Mineral Production and Consumption
Information and Analysis Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9365
The Bureau of Mines collects information about minerals from U.S. mining companies and mineral processing plants. Mineral production and consumption is monitored throughout the world through contacts with foreign governments, U.S. embassies, international publications, and visits to mines overseas. The Bureau employs 11 state mineral specialists through cooperative data collection agreements with the states. Three regional field offices and nine research centers also gather information. The data is then made available to the public via reports, books, and computer disks.
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* Mineral Resource Films
Audiovisual Library
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9652
This office's brochure, Mineral Resource Films, lists information on borrowing and scheduling films and videocassettes, along with National distribution centers. Films available cover such topics as copper, cast iron, silver, mine fire control, the minerals challenge, wealth out of waste, tungsten, lead, boron, chromium, gold, and platinum. Recently released titles include Out of the Rock, Call me Can, and Aluminum Recycling.
Mining
* Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources Information Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS 2647
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5512
The U.S.Geological Survey assesses the distribution of the mineral resources of the United States, especially strategic and critical commodities, and studies the processes that control the occurrence of mineral deposits. New techniques and methods useful in the search for these resources are continually being developed.
Mining
* Mineral Technology Transfer
Office of Technology Transfer
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9323
The Bureau of Mines supports an active technology and information transfer program. The objective of the program is to encourage the use by the minerals industry of valuable research and minerals data. Industry is kept informed of developments though exhibits, briefing, seminars, special workshops, patent licenses, films, and Technology News. Call for more information.
Mining
* Minerals and Mining Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Bureau of Mines publications and mineral industry publications are featured. Books describing the coal mining industry, gold availability, and the wilderness mineral potential are included. Also featured is the Bureau of Mines List of Publications and Articles: 1985-1989 SP-391. List number at GPO - 024-004-02218-3.
Mining
* Minerals: Data, Industries, and Technology
Publication Distribution
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
Cochrans Mills Rd.
P.O. Box 18070
Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 892-4338
The Bureau of Mines publishes several reports of investigations and information circulars that are free of charge to those interested in mineral research. Mineral Industry Surveys are published monthly, quarterly, and annually, presenting data on various minerals and metals. Reprints from Minerals Yearbook 1987 are available and report on the mineral industry in the United States and abroad. If documents are unavailable here, they will refer you to the appropriate headquarters office.
Mining
* Minerals of Critical and Strategic Importance
Research Division
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9290
An emphasis within the Bureau of Mines' Research Division is reducing the Nation's dependence on imports for certain minerals that have key defense and industrial applications. The Bureau is developing ways to recover strategic and critical minerals from mineral processing wastes and to recycle these minerals. Key minerals of this type include cobalt, chromium, manganese, and platinum.
Mining
* Minerals on Public Lands - Statistics
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3435
The BLM publication Public Land Statistics 1992, includes statistics on oil, gas, coal and other minerals on public lands. It is available free from BLM.
Mining
* Minerals Management Service Field Offices
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of Interior
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 308-3220
U.S. Department of Interior has the following regional offices:
Atlantic Region
381 Elden St., Suite 1109, Herndon, VA 22070-4817; (703) 787-1113
Alaska Region
949 E. 36th Ave., Suite 604, Anchorage, AK 99508-4302; (907) 261-4070
Gulf of Mexico Region
1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70123-2394; (504) 736-2595
Pacific Region
1340 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; (213) 894-3389
Rocky Mountains
Royalty Management Program Accounting Center and Central Service Center, 6th Ave. and Kipling St., Bldg. 85, Lakewood, CO 80225; (303) 231-3162
Mining
* Minerals Research
Research Division, Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241-0001 (202) 501-9290
Research is being conducted here to find cheaper, more efficient ways of mining and processing minerals. Robotics and advanced automation is also being researched for use in mining operations. Immediate problems in the industry are also studied, such as improvement of equipment and procedures.
Mining
* Minerals Yearbooks Bibliography
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
Yearbooks on metals and minerals are listed, as well as reports on the domestic and international industry. Free.
Mining
* Mine Safety
Health, Safety, and Mining Technology
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9321
The Bureau is studying ways to improve mine safety and to eliminate the health risks of mining. One of the areas of emphasis is finding ways to reduce a miner's exposure to respirable dust, which causes black lung and other respiratory diseases. Studies in safety precautions help companies build more stable mines with better roof support systems and more efficiently detect flammable gases and ignition sources. Research on automation and robotics to do the more hazardous jobs is also being done.
Mining
* Mines Library
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW,
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9756
The Bureau of Mines' Library contains a wealth of technical information involving the mineral industry. Reference librarians are available to answer questions by phone or mail. Topics include state and county mineral data, mineral supply and demand analysis, congressional reports pertaining to minerals, oil and gas reports, and market studies. Free mineral publications published by the Bureau of Mines are also available. The hours of the library are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Mining
* Mines Technology Transfer
Office of Technology Transfer
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9323
The Technology Transfer Group distributes information on mining industry issues in many ways. Technology Transfer is a newsletter announcing the latest technology and research in mining. Free conferences are also held around the country on a variety of topics, such as advanced materials research and new technology for minerals. To be placed on the mailing list, contact the office above.
Mining
* Mining Research Update
Public Affairs
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9323
The Bureau of Mines publication Research 91 is an invaluable source of information on the latest Bureau of Mines research work. The publication highlights the latest developments in research, as well as updating program information. It also has a reference bibliography on all aspects of mining. It is available free from the Bureau of Mines.
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* Multinational Corporations in Mining
Division of Mineral Commodities
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9449
An expert in the office of mineral commodities, Mr. Balazik, can discuss the results of a major study he did for the Bureau of Mines on Multinational Corporations in the Mining industry. He examined both U.S. ownership and interest in foreign mining operations as well as foreign ownership and interest in American mining operations. The information presented in the study is based on a review of over 2200 mineral properties operated by more than 400 companies in 80 countries. The study has not yet been published, but Mr. Balazik will share the results of his study and can aid you in your research in this area.
Mining
* Offshore Geologic Resources
Geologic Inquiries
U.S. Geological Survey
907 National Center
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4383
Using remotely sensed data, including sidescan sonar and other geophysical surveys, and direct sampling, the USGS studies the geology and assesses the potential mineral and energy resources of the continental margins and the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States (200 miles from the coastline) and its territories. Also identified are geologic features that must be considered in the selection of sites for offshore drilling platforms and pipelines.
* Offshore Minerals Leasing and Management
Offshore Minerals Management
Mineral Management Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3530
The Mineral Management Service leases the rights to explore and develop oil and gas on Federal lands of the continental shelf. The "shelf" is made up of the submerged offshore areas lying seaward of the territorial sea to a depth of 200 meters (656 feet) and beyond that area to that depth which allows for mineral exploration. Several brochures are available.
Mining
* Onshore Minerals Leases
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3435
The BLM leases and sells onshore minerals. Its responsibilities include land use planning; issuance of leases; reworking and annual filing of mines claims; review of plans for exploration and development; and inspection, enforcement and productive verification of leases and mining operators to ensure compliance with approved claims. Several brochures are available.
Mining
* Regulatory Projects Coordination
Division of Regulatory and Policy Analysis
Bureau of Mines
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9732
This office serves as a focal point in the bureau, identifying, monitoring, and assessing the impact of regulations as well as evolving regulatory issues of vital concern to the minerals industry. At present, the Office's primary concern remains the regulation of mining and mineral processing solid wastes. This office is a good source for conservation and environmental information on the mining industry.
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* Surface Coal Mining Reclamation
Office of Surface Mining, Public Affairs
1951 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420 (202) 208-2553
While surface mining for coal is less costly than underground mining, it is also more destructive to the environment. In 1977 Congress passed the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) to coordinate the Federal and State efforts to prevent further environmental destruction from surface mining. The law mandated an environmental protection program to establish standards and procedures for approving permits and inspecting current surface coal mining and reclamation operations. It also established a reclamation program for abandoned mine lands, funded by fees that operators pay on each ton of coal mined, to reclaim land and water resources adversely affected by pre-Act coal mining. Surface Coal Mining Reclamation: 10 Years of Programs, 1977-1987 is a report detailing progress under the SMCRA. Also available is Abandoned Mine Reclamation: 10 Years of Progress, which describes programs in abandoned mine reclamation under SMCRA. Both are available free.
Mining
* Steel Research
Bureau of Mines
Research Division
U.S. Department of the Interior
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20241 (202) 501-9274
The Bureau of Mines is working on research in the area of powder metallurgy which offers the potential for producing steel with 2 to 4 times greater tensile strength and higher temperature resistance than conventional steel. For information on this program, contact the research division.
Mining
* Strip Mining and Reclamation
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
U.S. Department of Interior
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-2553
This office works to protect people and the environment from the side-effects of coal mining, while continuing to regulate coal mining. Lands that were affected by past coal mining operations must be repaired if left unreclaimed or abandoned. Technical assistance is provided to states so that they can perform their responsibilities under the surface mining law. State personnel are trained in the technical aspects of surface mining, such as soil compaction, revegetation, and groundwater hydrology, so that they can better enforce regulations.
Mining
* Strip Mining Enforcement Offices
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
U.S. Department of Interior
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-2553
The Office of Surface Mining Annual Report details OSM activities under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The report discusses Regulatory enforcement of the SMCRA and aspects of the Abandoned Mine Land Program. It is available free from the Office of Public Affairs at OSM.
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Mining
* U.S. Geological Survey History
U.S. Geological Survey - Public Affairs Office
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-4460
The U.S. Geological Survey 1879-1989, Circular 1050 gives an overview of the history of USGS and its role in the development of public land, Federal science and mineral resources in the U.S. It is available free.
Mining
* U.S. Geological Survey Reports
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Earth Science Information
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22092 (703) 648-6045
The USGS publishes reports on minerals, geography and cartography, water resources, and geology. The public affairs office has an index available of current reports and their availability.
Mining
General Transportation
The section details general sources of information on transportation with particular emphasis on safety related issues. The key government agencies dealing with transportation safety is the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all major transportation accidents. Within the U.S. Department of Transportation one finds safety offices in each of the major Administrations. In addition to these programs, the DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to promote automobile and highway safety.
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General Transportation
* Accident Briefs (Non-major Accident Reports)
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
Reports of accidents in brief or summary format are issued for all aviation accidents and for all non-major railroad, highway, pipeline, and marine accidents investigated by or for the NTSB, for which probable cause is determined. The accident reports are issued in a publication containing up to 200 individual reports, which identify the facts, conditions, circumstances, and probable cause for each accident. The publication may include other statistical data such as tabulations by type of accident, phase of operation, casual factors, and injuries. For information on ordering these publications, which are available for a fee, contact the office above.
General Transportation
* Accident Investigations
Office of Aviation Safety
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6610
Office of Surface Transportation Safety
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6800
The Bureaus of Accident Investigation and Field Operations investigate or cause to be investigated all aviation and selected surface transportation accidents and incidents; develop proposed probable cause(s) of accidents; formulate recommendations to minimize their recurrence; and prepare detailed reports for use by other government agencies, the Congress, the transportation industry, and the traveling public. The Bureau of Accident Investigation manages the investigations of major transportation accidents--those accidents for which multi-disciplinary teams (go-teams) are sent to the accident site. The Bureau of Field Operations manages the investigations of the smaller-scale accidents that are usually investigated by one person from the Safety Board. For more information, contact the appropriate office listed above.
General Transportation
* Accident Reports (Major)
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
Detailed narrative reports which contain the facts, conditions, circumstances, analysis, conclusions, and probable cause of major aviation, railroad, highway, pipeline, and marine accident investigations are issued for all accidents which resulted in a major investigation. Major accident reports are issued irregularly and are available for a fee from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). For information on ordering, contact the office above.
General Transportation
* Alaska Pipeline
Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Project
Office of Pipeline Safety
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4556
Contact this office for information about the plans, programs, policies, and regulation concerning the Alaska pipeline.
General Transportation
* Alternative Fuels Initiative
Office of Engineering
Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
400 7th St., SW, Room 6431
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0090
Since 1988, FTA's Office of Engineering has been involved in the effort to replace today's conventional fuels with cleaner-burning alternative fuels, such as methanol, ethanol, and compressed natural gas. For more information, contact the office at the above address.
General Transportation
* Appealing Transportation Licensing Decisions
Office of Administrative Law Judges
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-0650
This office provides the initial forum for the review of appeals from the suspension, amendment, modification, revocation, or denial of any operation certificate or license issued by the Secretary of Transportation under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. The primary purpose of this function is to assure fair and impartial review when appeals are taken from safety enforcement certificate actions by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration against airmen or certificate holders or from denials of pilot applications for airman medical certificates. For more information on the process involved, contact the office above.
General Transportation
* Automobile Fuel Economy
Motor Vehicle Requirements Division
Office of Market Incentives
Rulemaking
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5320
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0846
NHTSA issues fuel economy standards and collects information on the technological and economic capabilities of automobile manufacturers to maximize fuel efficiency. Contact this office for information and referrals.
General Transportation
* Auto Safety Hotline
Office of Defects Investigation (NEF-10)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5326 (800) 424-9393
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0123
This toll-free hotline is accessible in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Consumers may call to report automobile safety problems or to request information on recalls, defects, investigations, child safety seats, tires, drunk driving, crash test results, seat belts, air bags, odometer tampering, and other related topics. Staff will also make referrals to state and other agencies. Also ask about the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which provides comparable data on the frontal crashworthiness of selected new vehicles.
General Transportation
* Aviation Accident Investigation
Office of Aviation Safety
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6610
The Board investigates all air carrier accidents, all in flight collisions, fatal general aviation accidents, and all air taxi/commuter accidents. The Board also participates in the investigation of major airline crashes overseas involving American carriers and US manufactured airliners. The Board also takes a broader approach in investigating accidents in order to improve preventive measures. The Office produces accident reports, recommendation letters on prevention, and statistical summaries. Call for information.
General Transportation
* Census Statistics in Transportation
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20223 (301) 763-7039
Surveys of the transportation industry are currently taken at 5 year intervals in years ending in the number "2" or "7." The 1987 Census of Transportation included a Truck Industry and Use Survey, which reported on the characteristics and operational use of truck resources and other than those of the Federal, State, or local governments; ambulance; buses; motor homes; and off highway vehicles. The Census also included a Census of Selected Transportation Industries, which covered a wide range of industries and services. Factfinder CFF-13 lists data available on the transportation industry. It is available from customer services at the Census Bureau for $.25.
General Transportation
* Certificate and License Appeals
Office of Administrative Law Judges
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-0650
The Safety Board serves as the "court of appeals" for any airman or mariner whenever certificate action is taken by the Federal Aviation Administrator or the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant. The Board's administrative law judges hear, consider, and issue initial decisions on appeals from FAA certificate actions taken under Section 602(b), 609 and 501(c) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended. Judges' decisions may be appealed to the five-member Board by the airman or FAA. The Board's review of the appeal encompasses the transcripts of the proceeding, the judge's decision, and appeal briefs submitted by the parties. For more information, contact the office above.
General Transportation
* Consumer Liaison
Office of Public Interest Groups
Intergovernmental and Consumer Affairs
Governmental Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1524
This office acts as a liaison between Congress, state and local governments, business and industry, and public interest groups to ensure that their needs are considered when Department policy decisions are made. Public and private organizations can contact this office to communicate needs and comment on DOT programs and regulations.
General Transportation
* Current Department of Transportation Programs
Office of Public Affairs (A-30)
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 10413
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5580
The U.S. Department of Transportation Annual Report is an excellent place to find information on current US transportation programs. Included in the report is a summary of program initiatives as well as a breakdown by specific administrations such as Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Maritime Administration.
General Transportation
* Economic Analysis of Transportation Policy
Office of Economics (P-30)
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 10305
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4416
Staff in this office analyze transportation policy issues to assess their economic and institutional implications. Studies focus on energy and environmental concerns, safety, the handicapped, user charges, and Federal assistance. Contact this office to determine what reports are available and how to obtain them.
General Transportation
* Employment in Transportation
Central Employment Office (M18.1)
Office of Personnel
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9113
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9417
Employment inquiries for positions in Washington, DC, should be submitted to this office. Regional and district offices handle employment in their areas. Civil Service positions include air traffic controller; electronics maintenance technicians; civil, aeronautical, automotive, electronic, and highway engineers; and administrative, management, and clerical positions.
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General Transportation
* Environmental Policies
Office of Transportation Regulatory Affairs (P-14)
Environmental Policy Division
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9217
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4366
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires all federal agencies to assess thoroughly the environmental consequences of any major federal action, either directly or through financial assistance, before an action decision can be taken. This office can provide you with a list of internal directives and documentation on the various Department of Transportation component Administration's procedures for considering environmental impacts. Call for information.
General Transportation
* Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Division (C-12)
Office of the General Counsel
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5432
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4542
Inspection of some DOT documents which have proprietary information may require formal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Each administration within DOT has a FOIA office. The central office listed here can supply you with addressees and contacts for submittal of FOIA requests.
General Transportation
* Handicapped Assistance and Mass Transit
Office of Research, Training,
and Rural Transportation (UTS-30)
Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
400 7th St., SW, Room 6102
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4995
FTA is involved in a Congressionally-mandated project with the National Easter Seals Committee to study accessibility problems faced by the handicapped who use mass transit. The office runs a series of demonstrations on improved arrangements to help the handicapped.
General Transportation
* Hazardous Material Transportation Accidents
Information Systems Division (DHM-63)
Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8108
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4555
This division collects and analyzes accident data from transporters of hazardous materials by highway, rail, air, and water and from container manufacturers. Information stored in the database includes the hazardous material involved, transporter name and mode, packaging used, cause of accident, and results. Contact the above office for searches. There may be a charge.
General Transportation
* Highway Accident Investigation
Office of Surface Transportation Safety
Highway Division
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6850
The Board investigates highway accidents involving issues of wide-ranging safety significance, specifically: all accidents that involve the collapse of a highway bridge structure, accidents that involve a fatality on a public transportation vehicle; and grade crossing accidents that involve collisions between trains and public transportation vehicles or hazardous materials vehicles. The Board also makes recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation and local agencies on highway safety issues. Statistical data is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation, (202) 366-0123.
General Transportation
* Lending and Bonding for Small Business
Minority Business Resource Center (MRBC) (S-44)
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (SDBU)
Director of Civil Rights
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9410
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2852
This office offers short-term lending and bonding assistance to small businesses in the transportation industry. The Short-term Lending Program offers loans at prime interest rates, while the Bonding Assistance Program enables small firms to obtain bonding in support of transportation-related contracts. Entrepreneurs can contact MBRC for information and certification details.
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General Transportation
* Marine Accidents
Office of Surface Transportation Safety
Marine Division
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6862
The Board investigates all major maritime accidents that occur in navigable waters of the U.S. In addition, it investigates major maritime accidents that involve US merchant vessels in international waters and accidents involving US public vessels and non-public vessels. Under the Board's criteria, a major maritime accident is one that involves the loss of six or more lives, the loss of a self propelled vessel of over 100 gross tons, property damage at more than $500,000, or an accident involving a serious threat from hazardous materials.
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General Transportation
* Mass Transit Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation Division
Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9306
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1727
This office can provide you with information on its recent and on-going evaluations of projects and programs implemented by FTA. For information on earlier evaluations, refer to UMTRIS (see separate listing).
General Transportation
* NTSB Annual Report to Congress
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
NTSB's Annual Report to the U.S. Congress details the major activities of the NTSB aviation, railroad, highway, pipeline, and marine safety during the previous calendar year. The biennial additions also include an appraisal, evaluation, and review, and recommendations for legislative and administrative action and change, with respect to transportation safety. It is available free from the office above.
General Transportation
* NTSB Directives
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
NTSB Directives is a manual of orders and notices, which identify NTSB organization, policies, and procedures. The directives are updated as NTSB organization, policies, and procedures change. They are available for a fee from the office above.
General Transportation
* NTSB General Information
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
The pamphlet, The National Transportation Safety Board, provides you with general information on the mission and responsibilities of the NTSB and how it accomplishes these responsibilities. The Board is the chief government investigator of transportation accidents. It is available free from the office above.
General Transportation
* NTSB Regional Offices
Office of Government and Public Affairs
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
To obtain the addresses and telephone numbers of NTSB's ten regional offices located around the country, contact the office above.
General Transportation
* Pipeline Safety
Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) (DPS-35)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4572
OPS establishes and enforces safety standards for the transportation of gas and other hazardous materials by pipeline. A computerized reporting system is maintained to collect and analyze accident and incident data from pipeline operators. Accident reports include the operator's name, the hazardous material involved, description of the accident, and results. For database searches, contact the office listed. There may be a charge.
General Transportation
* Private Sector Initiatives in Mass Transit
Office of Private Sector Initiatives (UBP-30)
Office of Budget and Policy
Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 9300
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1666
This office encourages private sector involvement in mass transit throughout the United States. Specifically, they work through the following four areas:
Competitive Contracting: Local transit authorities are encouraged to open the provisioning of services up to private sector competition.
Entrepreneurial Services: Groups in the private sector are encouraged to start self-sustaining transit services (such as taxi and bus) in cooperation with local transit authorities.
Joint Development: Federal assistance is available to help plan public/private sector joint ventures at transit facilities.
Demand Management Program: Federal funds are available to encourage local employers and merchants to develop techniques to help manage transportation and mobility problems in their areas.
General Transportation
* Public Docket
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
The Safety Board's Public Inquiries Section maintains a public docket at the Board's headquarters in Washington, DC. The docket contains the records of all Board investigations, all safety recommendations, and all safety enforcement proceedings. These records are available to the public and may be reviewed or duplicated for public use.
General Transportation
* Public Hearings on Accidents
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
Following an accident, the Board may decide to hold a public hearing to collect added information and to air in a public forum the issues involved in an accident. Contact the office above for more information on obtaining accident reports from the hearings.
General Transportation
* Public Private Transportation Network
8737 Colesville Road
Suite 1100
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 (800) 522-7786
The Transit Information Exchange is a free technical assistance program sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration. PPTN assists public transit agencies, private transit operators, federal state and local officials and others seeking guidance on transportation issues especially concerning identification and fostering of public/private partnerships. Assistance includes site visits by a network of industry professionals; speakers and facilitators for seminars, conferences, and workshops; and a library of technical assistance materials.
General Transportation
* Railroad Accidents
Office of Surface Transportation Safety
Railroad Division
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6843
The Board places special emphasis on train accidents that involve the travelling public, such as rail rapid transit accidents. The Board's criteria for a railroad accident investigation include any accident in which damage exceeds $150,000. Safety studies in the rail mode have included such areas as the carriage of hazardous materials and track maintenance.
General Transportation
* Research Abstracts
Manager, UMTRIS
Transportation Research Board
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-2995
Twice annually UMTRIS publishes the Urban Transportation Abstracts which provide all the new references added to the it transportation research database during the preceding six months. Each issue is divided into five sections: Abstracts of Reports and Journal Articles, Summaries of New and Ongoing Research, Source Index, Author/Investigator Index, and Retrieval Term Index. Summer and winter issues can be purchased individually, or through an annual subscription fee of $72.
General Transportation
* Research Bibliography Services
Manager, UMTRIS
Transportation Research Board
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-2995
Urban Mass Transit Research Information System provides computerized, online responses to transit inquiries. A computer-generated bibliography, including abstract of articles, reports, and summaries of new and ongoing research, can be created for almost any subject related to mass transportation. UMTRIS is now providing a new, low-cost extension to its online capability. The Data Base is accessible through Dialog and costs $45 per hour on line. Because transportation professionals are often interested in the same current problems, UMTRIS has made available, at a nominal fee, copies of the database literature searches that have been recently completed and may be of interest to other professionals.
General Transportation
* Safety Institute
Transportation Safety Institute (DTI-1)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
6500 South MacArthur Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 680-3153
The Institute supports the Department's efforts to reduce transportation accidents. It develops and conducts training programs for Federal, state, and local governments; industry; and foreign personnel. Courses are offered in aviation, highway, marine, pipeline, and railroad safety; materials analysis; transportation security; and other subjects.
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* Safety Monitoring of the Trucking Industry
Motor Carrier Information and Analysis (HIA-10)
Office of Motor Carriers
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW, Room 3104
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4023
FHWA motor carrier programs address licensing interstate and intrastate commercial truck and bus drivers and enforce uniform safety regulations for commercial motor vehicles and their cargo. Driver and vehicle tests and inspections are designed to determine safety performance on the road, and follow-up reviews are conducted when problem areas are identified. The Cargo Security Program regulates the movement of dangerous cargoes on the Nation's highways. This includes hazardous wastes, explosives, flammables, and other volatile materials. Permits are issued to regulate packaging, labeling and transporting of these materials. The transport of migrant workers is also regulated.
Carrier data by state can be obtained from the office listed above. Some information in printout form is available on a cost basis, with price varying according to the information requested. Driver and vehicle tests and inspections are conducted in the field by Motor Carrier Safety and Field Operations, Office of Motor Carriers, FHWA, USDOT, 400 7th St., SW, Room 3408, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-2952.
General Transportation
* Safety Publications
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
The Safety Board makes public all of its actions and decisions in the form of accident reports, special studies, statistical reviews, safety recommendation and press releases. Details on available publications can be obtained by writing to the office above.
General Transportation
* Safety Recommendations
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
Safety Recommendations are issued by the NTSB as a result of the investigation of transportation accidents and other safety problems. Recommendations usually identify a specific problem uncovered during an investigation of an accident or other safety problems and specify how to correct the situation. Such recommendations are directed to the organization best able to act on the problem, whether it is private or public. These recommendations are issued when a problem is identified, and are distributed individually and in a monthly publication. Contact the office above for information on ordering the recommendations.
General Transportation
* Speeches of the NTSB Members of the Board
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
The Members of the Board are frequently asked to speak before Congressional Committees and state, local, and private organizations. Their prepared statements enunciate NTSB's positions on transportation issues. The topics of these statements vary depending on the organization before which they are speaking. Speech texts are issued irregularly. They are available free from the office above. When ordering, specify the date of the speaking engagement and the committee or organization before which the speech was made.
General Transportation
* Spill Maps
Public Inquiries Section
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6735
Spill maps are developed on selected transportation accidents involving hazardous materials. The maps identify how the hazardous materials spread based on environment in the subject accident. Spill maps are issued irregularly. They are available free from the office above until limited supplies are exhausted. For information on ordering the maps, contact the office above.
General Transportation
* State Motor Vehicle Inspections
Records and Motor Vehicle Services Division (NTS-43)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2676
NHTSA's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program is aimed at providing car owners with preventative information on what repairs are needed to achieve greater safety, lower pollution, and better mileage. The annual Study of the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program is available from this office.
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General Transportation
* Surface Transportation Information
Office of Surface Transportation Safety
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW
Washington, DC 20594 (202) 382-6800
This Office conducts accident investigations for a variety of surface transportation modes, including highway, railroad, marine, and pipeline. contact the above number for information about reports, statistics, and recent and ongoing investigations.
General Transportation
* Technical Transportation Information
Technology Sharing Program (DRT-1)
Office of Research and Technology
Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001 (202) 366-4208
The RSPA develops and coordinates a comprehensive transportation information service. Contact this office for referrals and details on DOT programs, projects, contacts, available technical information on transportation-related topics. Technological areas include energy, security, emergency preparedness, and safety. Publications are available in the following areas: General Information, transit, commuter/travel demand, Highways and street maintenance, Rural Transportation, Energy, Hazardous Materials, Taxi/Personalized Transportation, Disadvantaged (Handicapped and Specialized Transportation), Water Marine, and Safety. Publications are obtained by returning an order form specifying which publications lists you would like to be on.
General Transportation
* Technology Exchange Programs
International Cooperative Division and Secretariat (P-25)
Office of International Transportation and Trade
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4398
DOT participates in a number of cooperative programs with other countries to exchange mutually beneficial transportation research data and state-of-the-art technical information. Areas of exchange include highway technology; ports and inland waterways; railway technology; and search and rescue operations. Contact this office for information about these programs.
General Transportation
* Transit Environments
Environment Division
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9217
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4366
This is the DOT contact point for environmental issues. Staff can provide you with information and referrals on such subjects as highway beautification, transportation architecture, bicycle paths, historic preservation activities, wetlands laws and environmental impact statements. Office activities are governed in large part by the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.
General Transportation
* Transportation Library
Library (M-493)
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW, Room 2200
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0736
An extensive collection of literature on all aspects of transportation is housed here. Reading rooms are also available in regional offices around the country. Contact the specific administration of interest. Law Library: (202) 366-0749.
General Transportation
* Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001 (202) 366-2301
This office can provide you with information on the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail air, and water. Data is collected directly from industry and also via compliance inspections by field staff.
General Transportation
* Transportation Systems Center
Technical Information Center-Library
Transportation Systems Center (TSC)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Kendall Square, 55 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142 (617) 494-2306
TSC is the DOT's multimodal research and analysis center to address national transportation and logistics issues. With contractual participation by industry and academia, it conducts technical, socio-economic, and human-factor studies on which the Department's transportation policy decisions are based. Areas of research include safety, security, transportation infrastructure, system modernization, and information technology relevant to transportation system operations. Research covers highways, rail, air, and water. The Center maintains statistics and a transportation information database which include information on aviation safety and statistical references on rail transport. The Center will provide copies of reports if they are available. New reports are listed in the acquisitions list that is published monthly. If reports are unavailable for the Center, NTIS retains copies for sale. Contact the center for more information.
General Transportation
* University Research on Transportation
Office of University Research (P-34)
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0190
Grants are made to institutions of higher learning to establish and administer transportation research centers. Issues for study are determined by the Department. This office can provide you with a list of universities that receive federal money for this purpose.
General Transportation
* Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4040
FTA assists in the development of improved mass transportation facilities, equipment, techniques, and methods; encourages the planning and establishment of area-wide urban mass transportation systems; and provides assistance to state and local governments in financing such systems.
General Transportation
* Federal Transportation Administration Research
Manager, UMTRIS
Transportation Research Board
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20418 (202) 334-2995
The Federal Transportation Administration Research Information Service is a computerized database on worldwide transportation research. Administered by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), it covers all phases of conventional, new, and automated public transportation. UMTRIS features database storage/retrieval of abstracts of technical papers, journal articles, research reports, computer program descriptions, and statistical sources, as well as state-of-the-art bibliographies. Descriptions of ongoing research, especially that sponsored by FTA, are also included. UMTRIS offers the public nearly 20,000 information references to ongoing and completed research activities, and adds 2,000 new references annually to the database. In addition to serving as the central source of technical information to the public and private sectors, UMTRIS also serves as an institutional memory for FTA projects and project reports. The database can be searched online by any computer with a modem through DIALOG Information Services File 63. UMTRIS is supported by a National Network of Transportation Libraries (18), and they serve both as repositories that house and make FTA documents available to the general public, as well as document delivery centers that provide UMTRIS users with full text copies of citations retrieved from the database.
General Transportation
* Vehicle Manufacturer Safety Compliance
Vehicle Manufacturer Safety Compliance (NEF-30)
Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2832
To ensure that foreign and domestic vehicle and equipment manufacturers comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards, this office performs compliance testing, inspections, and investigations involving about 150 performance requirements and nearly 3000 equipment items.
General Transportation
* Vehicle Research and Testing
Vehicle Research and Test Center
Research and Development
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
P.O. BOX 37
East Liberty, OH 43319 (513) 466-4521
NHTSA evaluates the effectiveness of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This engineering facility performs tests to obtain basic data used to establish standards for safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles.
General Transportation
Highways, Waterways and Railways
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transportation Administration, and Research and Special Programs Administration are the loci of highway and railroad expertise in the U.S. government. The Interstate Commerce Commission is an excellent source of information on road and rail transportation companies.
il transportation companies.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* AMTRAK: National Railroad Passenger Corporation
AMTRAK
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 906-3000
AMTRAK was created in 1970 to provide a balanced national transportation system by developing, operating, and improving U.S. intercity rail passenger service.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* AMTRAK Financial and Operating Statistics
AMTRAK
Office of Public Affairs
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 906-3860
No rail passenger system in the world makes a profit; therefore, AMTRAK does require government assistance in the form of an annual appropriation. However, AMTRAK has made significant progress in reducing its dependence on federal support while at the same time improving the quality of service. The Annual Report provides operating statistics and financial statements, which cover operations, cashflows, and changes in capitalization.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* AMTRAK Passenger Services
AMTRAK
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 906-2733
The Passenger Services Department handles all of the onboard service aspects of AMTRAK, including all of its employees across the country.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* AMTRAK Customer Relations
AMTRAK
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 906-2121
You may call or write the Customer Relations Office concerning any comments or problems with AMTRAK service. Please include your ticket receipt and dates of travel to help with the resolution of your problem.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* AMTRAK Tickets or Travel Information
AMTRAK
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002 (800) USA-RAIL
For information regarding tickets or travel on AMTRAK, call 1-800-USA-RAIL. AMTRAK also publishes a travel planner which provides travel tips and services, as well as a listing AMTRAK's vacation packages.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Annual Report of Interstate
Transportation Companies
Bureau of Accounts' Public Reference Room
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3378
Washington, DC 20403 (202) 927-7119
Annual reports of companies regulated by the ICC contain revealing information concerning those companies, including annual income, balance sheets, expenses, types of equipment owned, and much more. These documents may be examined by the public in the Reference Room from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays,and photocopies of these reports, at a cost of $.60 per page, with a $3 minimum charge per order, may be obtained by writing the Office of the Secretary, Room 2215, ICC, Washington, DC, 20423.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Applications of Motor Carriers
Motor and Rail Docket File
Office of the Secretary
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Room 1221
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-7510
As required by the Motor Carrier Act, all motor carriers must be willing to give a copy of its application package to anyone willing to pay the $10 fee. These packages include information on the type of authority requested from the ICC, the type of business run by the applicant, a history of the applicant's business, and more. Contact this office for more information on examining these applications.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Assistance to Foreign Highways
International Highway Programs (HPI-10)
Associate Administrator for Policy
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9632
FHWA administers programs which provide assistance and advice to foreign governments engaged in highway engineering and administration. Projects have included technical assistance in fabricating bridge segments, value engineering skills, development of transportation systems, materials testing, quality control, and skid testing. Through the International Visitors Program, highway specialists from over 40 countries receive training. Countries that have participated include China, Indonesia, Haiti, Kuwait, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. Two publications available from this office are World of Technology for Sharing and Highway Community on the Occasion of the 18th World Road Congress.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Automobile Safety Investigation Reports
Office of Public and Consumer Affairs (NOA-40)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5971
The Office of public affairs has available and posts monthly notices on ongoing defects investigations, recall notices, and the results of completed defects investigations. They are available free from the above listed office.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Automobile Sales Statistics
Transportation Branch
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
500 E St., SW
Washington, DC 20436 (202) 205-3392
Under Section 302 of the Tariff Act of 1930 the ITC publishes a monthly report on select economic indicators for the U.S. automobile industry. USITC publication 2485 (February 1992) details sales and inventory figures for U.S. producers, comparing selected months in 1991 and 1990, and also lists import figures for November and December 1991. It is available free.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Automotive Trade Statistics
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Branch
Machinery and Equipment Division
Office of Industries
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
500 E St., SW, Room 500
Washington, DC 20436 (202) 205-3380
At the request of the House Ways and Means Committee, this office publishes a monthly newsletter on automobile trade and industry which includes many current statistics of interest. The ITC Annual report also lists ongoing investigations with respect to trade in automobiles. It is available from the ITC (202) 205-2000.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Bridges Over Navigable Waters
Bridge Administration Division (G-NBR)
Office of Navigation Safety and Waterways Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
2100 2nd St., SW, Room 1408
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-0368
Bridges and causeways spanning navigable waterways in the U.S. are subject to Coast Guard safety regulations concerning their construction, operation, and maintenance. This office oversees bridge engineering and issues permits. For further details, contact the division listed above.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Bus Transportation
Office of External Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5737
Part of the ICC Annual Report analyzes the Bus transport industry. The report is available free from the ICC.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Consumer Assistance
Office of Compliance and Consumer Assistance
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW, Room 4412
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5500
This office monitors the activities of ICC regulated companies, ensuring compliance with ICC rules and assisting the public in the resolution of complaints against ICC regulated companies.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Cargo Insurance
Office of the Secretary
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2215
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5480
All motor common carriers of property and freight forwarders are required to maintain cargo insurance for the protection of the shipping public. Under this protection, the insurance company is directly liable to a shipper or consignee for any cargo claim for which the motor carrier or freight forwarder may be legally liable. No limitations in the policy itself, such as deductibles, may be used as a defense by the insurance companies against claims filed under this Commission's prescribed cargo endorsements. Railroads are not required to maintain cargo insurance. The name of the insurance company may be obtained by writing the Office of the Secretary.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Civil Emergency Preparedness - Railroads
Office of Policy (RRP-8)
Defense and Special Programs Staff
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8307
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-8307
This Office directs the FRA Emergency Preparedness Program in fulfillment of FRA and DOT Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements. It also identifies and analyzes rail industry capabilities in support of national security, defense, and emergency response needs.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Commission Reports and Orders Certification
Public Records Room
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW, 2115
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5710
All Commission Reports and Orders are available to the public at a slight cost and can be received by contacting the Public Records Room.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Computerized Data Base of Railroads
Office of Transportation Analysis
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3219
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-6203
The Office of Transportation Analysis maintains a computerized data base of railroad contract summaries, which include shipper names on agricultural commodities.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Consumer Information Brochures
Office of Public and Consumer Affairs (NOA-40)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation, Room 5232
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5971
NHTSA issues a series of consumer fact sheets on an assortment of safety related and other questions. Fact sheets available include:
Insurance Discounts
School Bus Safety
Traffic Tips for Older Drivers
Transporting Your Child Safely
Auto Safety Defects and Recalls
Brakes
Buckle Up in the Back Seat
Motorcycle Safety Helmets
Safety Belts - Proper Use
Utility Vehicles
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Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Crashworthiness
Office of Crashworthiness Research (NRD-10)
Research and Development
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4862
Research is conducted on vehicle crashworthiness and crash avoidance. To determine how drivers and passengers fare in head-on collisions, information is collected on seat belts, air bags, child safety restraints, motorcycle helmets, fuel systems, rearview mirrors, tires, door locks, seats, bumpers, and school busses. The annual publication, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations, is available for $82 from the Government Printing Office. Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238. New Car Assessment Program information on selected models is available from the Auto Safety Hotline: (800) 424-9393.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Diesel Fuel Recording
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-6237
This recording states the average diesel fuel price each week after a survey is taken of fuel stations across the country.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Driver and Pedestrian Research
Office of Driver and Pedestrian Research (NRD-40)
Research and Development
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9591
This office studies factors affecting the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Research areas include determining the causes of unsafe driving and developing countermeasures; the effectiveness of vehicle occupant safety restraints; the effect of alcohol and drugs; the safety concerns of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds; driver license standards; and young drivers. This office can refer you to staff researching the topic of your interest.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Funded Traffic Safety Projects
Evaluation Staff (NTS-02.1)
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2752
Once known as the National Project Reporting System, funded project information collected by this office from each state is stored in a database. Projects are funded in areas such as occupant safety and alcohol. Findings are assembled annually in a published report providing an overview of the projects, their status, and how funding is apportioned, such as amounts to each project and within each project, amount to education, to enforcement, and to other areas. Contact the Evaluation Staff for details.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Hazardous Material Transportation Accidents
Information Systems Division (DHM-63)
Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8112
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4555
This division collects and analyzes accident data from transporters of hazardous materials by highway, rail, air, and water and from container manufacturers. Information stored in the database includes the hazardous material involved, transporter name and mode, packaging used, cause of accident, and results. Contact the above office for searches. There may be a charge.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Beautification
Environment Division
Policy and International Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 9217
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4366
This is the DOT contact point for environmental issues. Staff can provide you with information and referrals on such subjects as highway beautification, transportation architecture, bicycle paths, historic preservation activities, and environmental impact statements.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Construction Accident Prevention
Office of Highway Safety (HHS-21)
Associate Administrator for Safety and Operations
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2177
Highway construction safety programs are funded to remove, relocate, or shield roadside obstacles; to identify and correct hazards at railroad crossings; and to improve signing, pavement markings, and signalization. For information and referral, contact the Office of Highway Safety. The following publications are also available:
Status Report of Federal Funds Used for Highway Safety Programs.
Several other reports prepared by this office are available from National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161; (703) 487-4650. A sampling of titles follows:
Inexpensive Accident Countermeasures at Narrow Bridges
Legibility and Driver Response to Selected Lane and Road Closure Barricades
Re-Evaluation of Traffic Control at Non-Signalized Intersections
Rollover Potential of Vehicles on Embankments, Sideslopes, and Other Roadside Features; Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Signal Visibility Improvement Program, Final Report
Studies of the Road Marking CodeConstant Warning Time Devices for Railroad-Highway Crossings: Technical Summary
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Contractors and Subcontractors
Office of Civil Rights (HCR-1)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0693
This office monitors compliance with civil rights laws by requiring contractors and subcontractors of Federal highway projects to submit employment data. Equal opportunity issues are also addressed in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, which awards contracts and subcontract commitments to small and minority businesses, and in FHWA's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Programs. Data from contractor filings and a list of contractors and subcontractors, by state or county, are available from this office. You can also obtain a copy of FHWA's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Programs, a publication with details about those programs.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Environment
Environmental Operations Division (HEP-1)
Office of Environment and Planning
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0106
FHWA assesses environmental impact so that highways are located, constructed, and designed in cooperation with environmental concerns. Water and air quality, noise abatement, vegetation management, corrosion control, and preserving wildlife are some of the factors considered. For more information on FHWA efforts in these areas, contact the office listed above.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Information
Office of Highway Information Management
40 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0160
The Office of Highway Management puts out reports on many aspects of highway travel, highway accident statistics, and vehicle operating costs. Reports available include:
Highway Taxes and Fees, How They Are Collected and Distributed - 1991
Monthly Motor Fuel Reported by States
A Guide to Reporting Highway Statistics
Highway Performance Monitoring System Field Manual-1990
Toll Facilities in the United States - 1991
Fatal and Injury Accident Rates on Federal-aid and Other Highway Systems - 1990
Summary and Recommendations of the Workshop on National Urban Congestion Monitoring - September 1990
Traffic Volume Trends
Speed Monitoring Summary
Traffic Monitoring Guide
Highway Statistics
Selected Highway Statistics and Charts - 1990
Our Nation's Highways - Selected Facts and Figures - 1990
Drivers Licenses - 1990
Nationwide Personal Transportation Study - 1991
Driver License Administration Requirements and Fees - 1990
Road User and Property Taxes on Selected Vehicles - 1987
Cost of Owning and Operating Vehicles and Vans - 1992
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Programs Updates
Office of Public Affairs (A-30)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Room 10413
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5580
The U.S. Department of Transportation Annual Report has information on current DOT and Federal Highway Administration programs for highways. The report highlights FHWA accomplishments in the areas of safety, environment, Federal lands projects, motor carrier programs, and international highway assistance. The report also discusses FHA activities in the areas of pavement and bridge management. The report is free from the office of public affairs.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Publications
Office of Public Affairs (HPA-1)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0660
The FHWA Publications Index, free from Public Affairs, is a useful guide to current reports, manuals, and summaries generated by programs of the Federal Highway Administration. The Index provides contact addresses and telephone numbers for obtaining the publications from offices within FHWA or from NTIS and GPO. The titles listed below are available directly from Public Affairs:
Motor Carrier Activities of the FHWA
U.S. Highways
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
FHWA News
The Single License Requirement for Truck and Bus Drivers
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway R&D Programs/Publications
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (HRD-11)
Office of Research and Development
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101-2144 (703) 285-2144
The Office of Research, Development and Technology Annual Report details research activities at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. The report also contains a detailed list of publications. Some categories of publications include: R&D reports; Technology Sharing Reports; Implementation Packages; Rural Technical Reports; Training Materials; TFHRC Update; NCP Progress Report; Technical Summaries; and Public Roads: A Journal of Highway Research and Development.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Reports List
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (HRD-11)
Office of Research and Development
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101-2144 (703) 285-2144
This office can provide you with a computer runout of all reports, videos, and films produced by the FHWA. Not all items are available. Call the above number for the list or for information on specific publications.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highways Research Center
Technical Information Center-Library
Transportation Systems Center (TSC)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Kendall Square, 55 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142 (617) 494-2306
TSC is the DOT's multimodal research and analysis center to address national transportation and logistics issues. With contractual participation by industry and academia, it conducts technical, socio-economic, and human-factor studies on which the Department's transportation policy decisions are based. Areas of research include safety, security, transportation infrastructure, system modernization, and information technology relevant to transportation system operations. Research covers highways, rail, air, and water. The Center maintains statistics and a transportation information database. There is no central point for distribution of reports, publications, data tapes, and other information available from the Center, so contact the Library above for referral to the appropriate source within the Center for the information you need.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Statistics
Office of Highway Information Management (HPM-1)
Associate Administrator for Policy
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 3306
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0180
This office is the centralized source for highway statistics compiled by FHWA. The Highway Statistics Summary, updated every ten years, summarizes historical information on the Nation's highway system, its users, and Federal, State, and local highway funding. You can also obtain statistics and information on personal, regional, and national travel trends; fuel usage and taxes; road user and motor vehicle taxes; toll bridges, roads, tunnels, and ferries in the U.S.; traffic volume; driver licenses; and yearly statistical summaries. Contact this office to be added to the mailing list for a free subscription to Monthly Motor Fuels Reported by State, which indicates trends in gasoline sales.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Highway Traffic Safety Records
Technical Reference Division (NAD-52)
Office of Administrative Operations
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2768
NHTSA reports and records are available for public inspection at this location, and database searches can be requested for a fee. Holdings include vehicle research and test reports; investigation reports on accidents and defects; recall information; compliance reports; consumer complaints; consumer advisories; filmed records of research and tests; NHTSA Technical Reports; engineering specifications; and certification information. Both light and heavy highway vehicles are covered. Call ahead to ensure that the records you need will be on hand.
On December 18, 1991 President Bush signed the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, providing authorizations for highways, highway safety, and mass transportation for the next six years. Total funding of about $155 billion will be available from FY 1992 - FY 1997. The Office of the Secretary of Transportation published a booklet outlining the provisions of the Act, including tables containing programmatic authorization amounts. The booklet, entitled Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 - A Summary, is free from the Office of Public Affairs.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* International Motor Vehicles Standards Harmonization
Director of International Harmonization (NOA-5)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2114
The Director formulates strategies for dealing with issues arising from the agencies program for harmonization of US motor vehicle safety standards and regulations with those of foreign countries. This office also contributes to policy guidance used by US negotiators at international standards conferences.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
Interstate Commerce Commission
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-7597
The Interstate Commerce Commission was created as an independent regulatory agency by act of February 4, 1887 to regulate commerce. ICC's responsibilities include regulation of carriers engaged in transportation in interstate commerce and in foreign commerce to the extent that it takes place within the U.S. Surface transportation under the Commission's jurisdiction includes railroads, trucking companies, bus lines, freight forwarders, water carriers, transportation brokers, and a coal slurry pipeline. The regulatory laws vary depending on the type of transportation; however, they generally involve certification of carriers seeking to provide transportation for the public, rates, adequacy of service, purchases, and mergers. The Commission assures that the carriers it regulates will provide the public with rates and services that are fair and reasonable.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Interstate Commerce Commission Register
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402 (202) 783-3238
The ICC Register is a daily summary of motor carrier applications and of decisions and notices issued by the ICC. Subscription information is available from the Government Printing Office.
* Interstate Commerce Publications
Office of External Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4111
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5737
The ICC Annual Report contains a complete list of publications, including explanatory material on the operation and activities of the ICC and on special consumer-related fields, such as household goods movements and small shipments, is available. Most of the publications are available directly from the offices that publish them or from GPO.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Interstate Commerce Rules Enforcement
Office of External Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5540
The ICC vigorously enforces rules with respect to motor carrier safety and financial responsibility under the Interstate Commerce Act. Particular commission activities have focused on ensuring that: household good transportation companies abide by applicable regulations; owner operator transportation companies do not violate regulations with respect to tariffs; and transport companies operate safely and with the proper insurance. Recent ICC enforcement activities are documented in the Annual Report. Complaints can be filed with the Compliance and Consumer Assistance Office.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Interstate Commerce Speakers
Office of Government and Public Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4111
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5737
Speakers are available to discuss subjects relating to the Commission's organization, operations, procedures, and regulations.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Legal Assistance
Office of the Secretary
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 2215
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-7428
To assist claimants in disputes, the Commission requires all motor carriers to designate an agent for service of legal process in each state into or through which they operate. The name of this process agent may be obtained by writing to the Office of the Secretary.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Magnetic Levitation/High Speed Rail
Office of Railroad Development (RDV-7)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 5106
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-6593
This office plans, develops and demonstrates technology toward the application and use of magnetic levitation (Maglev) and high speed transportation systems. This office maintains program documentation and status reports on Maglev and high speed technology programs.
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Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Mass Transportation Abstracts
Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
Office of Technology Assistance and Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Room 6100
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4995
The Federal Transportation Administration publishes a Compendium of Technical Report Abstracts that provide bibliographic information and abstracts for recently available FTAC (formerly Urban Mass Transportation Administration) - sponsored research project reports. All abstracts are logged in the transportation database (UMTRIS) and are also available online (Dialog file 63) to users of Dialog Information Services, Palo Alto, California. Research reports are available either from NTIS or FTA regional offices. Call for information and to order the Compendium.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Maximum Speed Limit
Police Traffic Services Division (NTS-41)
Office of Enforcement and Emergency Services
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 5119
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4295
The National Maximum Speed Limit is 65 miles per hour on certain interstate highways. This office processes annual certifications of maximum speed limit enforcement programs throughout the U.S. and assists states in developing and improving enforcement efforts.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Minority Contracts for Rail Revitalization
Office of Civil Rights (ROA-10)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8314
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9753
The Office of Civil Rights designs, plans, and implements programs to encourage, promote, and assist minority enterprises to secure contracts and subcontracts with recipients of Federal assistance related to revitalizing the nations railroads. It also serves as the focal point/liaison with the Black Colleges Program and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Mobility Manager Technologies
Technology Sharing Program DRT-1MM
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4208
DOT is conducting ongoing research into new technologies for local transportation organization. Electronic technologies now make possible mobility manager systems that allow people to plan trips and actually make reservations from a single point of contact. The report Mobility Management and Market Oriented Local Transportation (DOT-T-92-07) describes the concept and its operation in detail, explores how the service would work in practice, and sets forth criteria for continuing demonstrations. Single copies are available at no charge.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Motor and Rail Dockets
Office of the Secretary
Motor and Rail Docket File Room
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 1221
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5710
All the Commission's decisions and other legal documents are available for public inspection in the Office of the Secretary.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Motor Vehicle Standards Enforcement
Office of Enforcement (NEF-01)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Room 5321
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9700
This Office ensures manufacturer compliance with Federal Laws regarding vehicle safety, fuel economy, theft prevention, damageability, consumer information and odometer fraud. Non compliance and defect recalls are also enforced by this office. It also supports an auto-safety hotline (800) 424-9323 for consumer complaints about vehicle safety related defects.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* NHTSA Congressional Liaison
Director for Intergovernmental Affairs (NOA-1)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2105
This office provides a communications link between NHTSA and Congress, ensuring Congress understands NHTSA programs and in turn assuring that NHTSA understands Congressional concerns in the areas of highway safety and standards.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* National Driver Register
National Driver Register (NTS-24)
Traffic Safety Programs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 6124
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4800
The National Driver Register is a central, computerized index of state records on drivers whose operator licenses have been revoked, denied, or suspended for more than 6 months. Data includes name, birthdate, height, weight, eye color, date and reason for action, and date of reinstatement.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0123
NHTSA supports the U.S. Department of Transportation with programs to reduce automobile fuel consumption and motor vehicle crashes with resulting deaths, injuries, and economic losses, and to safeguard the public through regulation, research, information and education on motor vehicles. NHTSA concentrates on developing highway safety programs and monitoring compliance by auto manufacturers with fuel and safety standards. NHTSA has 10 regional offices. The General information number listed above can provide you with the phone number and address of the regional office for your state.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Northeast Corridor Rail Project
Public Affairs (ROA-30)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Room 8125
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0881
Now in its final stages, the project is a major track upgrading on AMTRAK's main line from Washington, DC to Boston. The goal of the upgrading is to produce the best high-speed passenger railroad in the United States. This office can be contacted for information regarding current progress.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Occupants Displaced by Highway Construction
Office of Right-of-Way (HRW-22)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 3219
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2028
This office administers FHWA's lead role in implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act. When Federally funded highway construction projects involve displacing residents from acquired property, this Act sets policies for purchase of the land and relocating the people on it. The publication, Your Rights and Benefits as Displaced Under the Federal Relocation Assistance Program, is available from this office.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Pedestrian Safety
Geometric and Roadside Design Branch (HGN-14)
Office of Engineering Program Development
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 3128
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1312
Highway design and roadside facilities are studied by this office to determine their impact on pedestrians and bicyclists. The publication, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, provides you with information about the roadside designs and structures used in safety-related applications.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Pedestrian Safety Programs
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (HSR-1)
Office of Safety and Traffic Operations R&D
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101-2144 (703) 285-2054
The Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration jointly fund the Walk Alert program, which focuses on engineering, education, and enforcement to improve pedestrian safety.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Public Tariff File
Tariff Examining Branch
Bureau of Traffic
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4360
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5648
The Bureau of Traffic monitors tariff publication, filing, and interpretation, and suspends any unreasonable or unlawful tariffs before they become effective. The tariffs are available for public inspection by contacting the Tariff Examining Branch.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Rail and Service Abandonments
Office of Transportation Analysis
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 3100
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-6203
No line of railroad may be abandoned and no rail service discontinued unless the Commission has a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the abandonment or discontinuance. The Notice of Intent must be filed with the Commission at least 15 days, but not more than 30 days, prior to the filing of the abandonment application. The public may become a party to this proceeding by filing a protest, which the Commission will then investigate. For more information, contact the Office of Transportation Analysis.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Rail Freight Carrier Assistance
Freight Assistance Division
Office of Railroad Development (RDV-11)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 5411
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9657
This office implements and administers Federal programs of financial and technical assistance to rail roads. It also evaluates requests for financial and technical assistance.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Rail Industry Conditions
Office of Industry, Finance and Operations (RRP-11)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8302
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0386
This office serves as the principal advisory element in assessing the financial and operating condition of the railroad industry, with special emphasis on carriers in marginal or bankrupt financial condition. This office also administers programs to improve railroad labor/management relations and monitors disputes under the Railway Labor Act.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Rail Transit Safety
Office of Safety (UTS-30)
Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)
400 7th St., SW, Room 6432
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2896
FTA's rapid- and light-rail transit safety system is made up of the following aspects: 1) Safety Information--Reporting and Analysis System--developing a new rapid rail transit accident/incident reporting system; 2) System Safety--disseminating pertinent information to individuals working in the field of mass transit; 3) Drug and Alcohol Abuse information; and 4) Information on State Transit Programs.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railroad Accidents
System Support Division
Safety, RRS 22
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Room, 8301
400 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2760
The division maintains data accessible to the public regarding railroad accidents on a computer database, as well as in the following free publications:
Accident-Incident Bulletin (annual)
Railroad Highway Crossing Accident-Incident and Inventory Bulletin
Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (1987)
Railroad Employee Fatalities Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (quarterly)
This office studies the use of freight cars, accounting and financial systems of railroads, coal rates, grain transportation, and mergers. Available for purchase is the yearly series Carload Waybill Statistics (Report TD1), a compilation of rail freight statistics calculated annually showing traffic flows by commodity across broad geographic areas (including from Canada). You can order this report through the National Technical Information Service, or contact the above office for more information. Freight Commodity Statistics is available for purchase from the Association of American Railroads, and contact the above office for more information. The public use computer tape of the Carload Waybill Sample is available for purchase from ALK Associates, Inc., 1000 Herrontown Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540. Attn: Database Mgr.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railroad Industry Analysis
Office of External Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5350
The ICC Annual Report contains a detailed analysis of current developments in the Rail industry falling under their jurisdiction including financial conditions, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, labor issues, abandonments, rates, freight service, and passenger service.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railroad Information
Public Affairs (ROA-30)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 8125
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0881
The Public Affairs office gives information on FRA programs, publications, and activities to the news media.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railroad Reports
Reports Branch (RRS-22.1)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 8301
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2760
This office prepares Accident Investigation Reports and Employee Fatality Reports for publication and distribution. It also administers and processes Freedom of Information Act requests on matters pertaining to railroad safety.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railroad Research and Development
Office of Research and Development (RDV-30)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 5420
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0453
Call this office for information on the latest trends in railway technology and thinking. Topics include developments to improve track and track bed structures; work to reduce the effects of accidents involving tank cars carrying hazardous materials; efforts to gain a better understanding of equipment failures; development of less expensive and more effective grade crossing techniques; and research into human factors in train operation.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railroad Safety
Office of Safety (RRS-20)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW, Room 8314
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0521
This office inspects tracks, equipment, signals, and general railroad operations. It investigates accidents and complaints, and makes routine investigations. The office has jurisdiction over such areas as locomotives, signals, safety appliances, power brakes, hours of service, transportation of explosives; and human factors in rail operations. The free publication, Safety Report, lists federal government actions to improve railroad safety. It includes statistical compilations of accidents; incident reports, federal safety regulations, orders and standards issues by the Federal Railroad Administration; evaluation of the degree of their observance; summary of outstanding problems; analysis and evaluation of research and related activities; a list of completed or pending judicial actions for the enforcement of any safety rules, regulations, orders, or standards issued; and recommendations for additional legislation. The publication is available by contacting Public Affairs, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW, Room 3413, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-0881.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railway Hazardous Materials Transport
Hazardous Materials Division (RRS-12)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8326
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0495
This office develops, reviews, analyzes, and prepares DOT exemptions to the hazardous materials regulations covering such items as package design, specifications and operating requirements for the FRA. This office coordinates its programs with the other DOT offices handling hazardous materials transport regulations.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Railway Regulatory Analysis
Regulatory Analysis Division (RRP-31)
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW, Room 8300
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0344
This office assesses the effects of proposed legislative and administrative changes to the rail regulatory system and evaluates the impact on railroads and shippers of changes implemented by Congress or the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Rates and Charges
Bureau of Traffic
Rates and Informal Cases Section
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4310
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5180
A tariff is a schedule of rates and charges, and each carrier must file a copy with the ICC. If you have a complaint with a company regarding the charges, contact the Bureau of Traffic for assistance. They may be able to help resolve the matter quickly.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Road Signs
Traffic Control Development Applications Division (HHS-32)
Traffic Control Systems
Traffic Operations Division
Office of Highway Safety
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2187
Efforts by this division improve the effectiveness and uniformity of such traffic control devices as road signs, signal lamps, and highway markings throughout the country. Standards are developed for designing signs and using other traffic control devices. The meanings of road signs and markings are described in Road Symbol Signs, which can be obtained by contacting the office listed above. Two other publications on the subject, listed below, are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238:
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, ($22)
Standard Highway Signs Book, ($30)
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Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Rural Technical Assistance Program
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (HHI-20)
Office of Research and Development
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101-2144 (703) 285-2770
The Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) is managed by the National Highway Institute, the technical training arm of the Federal Highway Administration. The RTAP provides direct technical assistance to those transportation agencies responsible for constructing or maintaining rural roads and local streets. Assistance is generated through RTAP's three supportive services: local technology transfer centers; a national clearinghouse for technical resources; and national technical projects. Contact the Turner-Fairbank center for more information.
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Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Special Permission Authority
Special Permission Board, Bureau of Traffic
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4338
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-7348
Companies must give the ICC one day's notice for new or reduced rates and five to seven working days for increased rates or fares. You must contact the Special Permission Board to shorten the time period.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Traffic Accident Data
Information Management and Analysis
Office of Highway Safety (HHS-12)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th St., SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-2159
Statistics are kept here on fatal and injury accident rates for the Nation's highways. The office accepts inquiries for specific topics of interest as well as copies of publications that contain fatality and injury data. The Office does not maintain a publications list, but will assist you in finding the information you need. The office can also transfer data onto magnetic tape. Call or write this office to request the data you need.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Tariff Instructional Manual
Tariff Section
Bureau of Traffic
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4363A
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5150
The Tariff Instructional Manual is intended as a guide for carriers wishing to publish their own tariffs. It includes only the essentials and will require some adjustment to meet individual needs. This outlines the rules and regulations and offers several examples. They also include information on frequent problems and define some of the terms used in the tariff application.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Traffic Safety Programs
Office of Traffic Safety Programs (NTS-01)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Room 5125
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1755
This office develops national goals and objectives with respect to highway safety as well as evaluating both in place and proposed state highway safety programs. It also manages national programs dealing with drunk and drugged driving, use of safety belts and child safety seats, automatic crash protection, police traffic services, emergency medical services, traffic records, pedestrian safety, and motorcycle safety.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation (DHM-50)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001 (202) 366-4465
This office can provide you with information on the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail air, and water. Data is collected directly from industry and also via compliance inspections by field staff. The quarterly Hazardous Material Newsletter is available free from the office above.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Transportation Safety Institute
Transportation Safety Institute (DTI-1)
Research and Special Programs Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
6500 South MacArthur Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 680-3153
The Institute supports the Department's efforts to reduce transportation accidents. It develops and conducts training programs for Federal, state, and local governments; industry; and foreign personnel. Courses are offered in aviation, highway, marine, pipeline, and railroad safety; materials analysis; transportation security; and other subjects.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Transport Statistics in the United States
Publications
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5930
This is an annual report which contains statistics of railroads and motor carriers. It includes a complete breakdown of finances, expenses and equipment, as well as service statistics. The tables are compiled from reports filed with the Commission by railroads and motor carriers.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Transportation Statistics Compilation
Office of Economics
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5156
This office conducts economic and statistical analyses of the transportation industry for the ICC. It compiles and publishes transport statistics and cost studies. Contact the Office of Economic for more specific information and requests.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Transportation Technical Reports Bibliography
Research and Special Programs Administration
John A. Volpe Transportation System Center
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Cambridge, MA 02142 (617) 494-2306
The Bibliography lists reports released by the Volpe National Transportation System Center from january 1980 to December 1990. Reports are listed by sponsoring agency and are indexed by author, title, subject, report number and performing organization. The bibliography includes reports from all of the component administrations of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is available free from the Center.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Trucking Company Analysis
Office of External Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
12th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5737
The ICC Annual Report contains a detailed analysis of the developments in the trucking industry falling under ICC jurisdiction. The 1990 Report discusses the financial condition of the industry, mergers, rates, operating rights, safety, and insurance issues. The report is available free from the ICC.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Updates on Federal Railroad Administration Programs
Office of Public Affairs (A-30)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Room 10413
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5580
The U.S. Department of Transportation Annual Report has information on current rail programs. The 1990 report highlights programs in the areas of rail safety, deregulation, labor/management disputes, services restructuring, magnetic levitation and high speed rail. The report is free from the office of public affairs.
* Updates on Traffic Programs
Office of Public Affairs (A-30)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Room 10413
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5580
The U.S. Department of Transportation Annual Report lists the latest activities of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Included are accident statistics, recent research on motor vehicle safety, and report summaries on highway safety. Recent litigation involving NHTSA is also outlined. The report is available free from the Office of Public Affairs.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Vehicle Import Investigations
International Trade Commission (ITC)
500 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20436 (202) 205-1807
The International Trade Commission investigates matters pertaining to domestic industry injury from imports and unfair trade practices. It's reports are available to the public. Reports are free from the ITC. Reports pertaining to auto imports include:
Rules of Origin Related to NAFTA and the North American Automotive Industry - USITC 2460.
All Terrain Vehicles (Japan) USITC 2071 and USITC 2163.
Automotive Glass (Mexico) USITC 2299.
The Reports Index for all ITC Reports is USITC 2484.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Vehicle Performance Standards
Office of Rulemaking (NRM-1)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-1810
This office develops and promulgates rules dealing with crash protection, crash survivability, crash avoidance, fuel economy, and theft protection of motor vehicles. It also directs programs relating to bumper standards, safety performance standards, tire standards, and other equipment standards. The Office also develops consumer information on crash protection and survivability characteristics for new and used motor vehicles and equipment.
Highways, Waterways and Railways
* Waterways Traffic Regulation
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U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd St., SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001 (202) 267-1539
To ensure the safe and orderly passage of vessels, cargo, and people, Vessel Traffic Services in major ports oversee the movement of vessels and install necessary safety equipment. Traffic is monitored closely during hazardous conditions and bad weather. To locate the Vessel Traffic Service nearest you, contact the branch listed above or your local Coast Guard office.
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Government Contracts: How To Sel
The Federal Government spends over $180 billion each year buying everything from toilet paper to bombs. They buy these goods and services from someone, and why can't that someone be you? All you need to do is learn to talk "governmentese", and get yourself into the purchasing loop. There are just a few easy steps you need to take to get you and your company into the government contracting business. Last year the government took action (either initiating or modifying) on 368,372 contracts.
Step 1
Each department within the federal government has a procurement office that buys whatever the department needs. Most of these offices have put together their own Doing Business With the Department of _____ publication, which usually explains procurement policies, procedures, and programs. This booklet also contains a list of procurement offices, contact people, subcontracting opportunities, and a solicitation mailing list. Within each department is also an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, whose sole purpose is to push the interests of the small business, and to make sure these companies get their fair share of the government contracts. Another resource is your local Small Business Administration Office which should have a listing of U.S. Government Procurement Offices in your state.
Step 2
Once you have familiarized yourself with the overview, you need to find out who is buying what from whom and how much, as well as who wants what when. There are three ways to find out this information.
A. Daily Procurement News
Each weekday, the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) gives a complete listing of products and services (over $25,000) wanted by the U.S. government -- products and services that your business may be selling. Each listing includes the following: the product or service, along with a short description; name and address of the agency; deadline for proposals or bids; phone number to request specifications; and the solicitation number of the product or service needed. Many business concerns, including small businesses, incorporate CBD review into their government marketing activities. To obtain a $208/year subscription, contact Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
B. Federal Data Systems Division (FDSD)
This Center distributes consolidated information about federal purchases, including research and development. FDSD can tell you how much the federal government spent last quarter on products and services, which agencies made those purchases, and who the contractors were. FDSD summarizes this information through two types of reports: The FDSD standard report and the FDSD special report. The standard report is a free, quarterly compilation containing statistical procurement information in "snapshot" form for over 60 federal agencies, as well as several charts, graphs, and tables which compare procurement activities by state, major product and service codes, method of procurement, and contractors. The report further includes quarterly and year-to-year breakdowns of amounts and percentages spent on small, women-owned, and minority businesses. Special reports are prepared upon request for a fee, based on computer and labor costs. They are tailored to the specific categories, which can be cross-tabulated in numerous ways. A special report can help you analyze government procurement and data trends, identify competitors and locate federal markets for individual products or services. Your Congressman may have access to the Federal Procurement Database from his/her office in Washington, which you may be able to use for free. For more information, contact Federal Data Systems Division, General Services Administration, 7th and D Street, SW, Room 5652, Washington, DC 20407; (202) 401-1529.
C. Other Contracts
For contracts under $25,000, you need to be placed on a department's list for solicitation bids on the contracts. The mailing list forms are available through the Procurement Office, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, or your local Small Business Association office. Last year 18.7 billion dollars was spent on these "small" purchases, so these contracts are not to be overlooked.
Step 3: Subcontracting Opportunities
All of the federal procurement offices or Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (SBDU) can provide you with information regarding subcontracting. Many of the departments' prime contracts require that the prime contractor maximize small business subcontracting opportunities. Many prime contractors produce special publications which can be helpful to those interested in subcontracting. The SDBU Office can provide you with more information on the subcontracting process, along with a directory of prime contractors. Another good source for subcontract assistance is your local Small Business Administration (SBA) office, (800) 827-5722. SBA develops subcontracting opportunities for small business by maintaining close contact with large business prime contractors and referring qualified small firms to them. The SBA has developed agreements and close working relationships with hundreds of prime contractors who cooperate by offering small firms opportunities to compete for their subcontracts. In addition, to complete SBA's compliance responsibilities, commercial market representatives monitor prime contractors in order to assess their compliance with laws governing subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.
Step 4: Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program
Are you a socially or economically disadvantaged person who has a business? This group includes, but is not limited to, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans. Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals represent a significant percentage of U.S. citizens, yet account for a disproportionately small percentage of total U.S. business revenues. The 8(a) program assists firms to participate in the business sector and to become independently competitive in the marketplace. SBA may provide participating firms with procurement, marketing, financial, management or other technical assistance. A Business Opportunity Specialist will be assigned to each firm that participates, and is responsible for providing the firm with access to assistance that can help the firm fulfill its business goals. SBA undertakes an extensive effort to provide government contracting opportunities to participating businesses. SBA has the Procurement Automated Source System (PASS) which places your company's capabilities online so that they may be available to Government agencies and major corporations when they request potential bidders for contracts and subcontracts. To apply for the 8(a) program you must attend an interview session with an official in the SBA field office in your area. For more information, contact your local Small Business Administration Office, or you can call (800) 827-5722 for the SBA office nearest you.
Step 5: Bond
A Surety bond is often a prerequisite for government and private sector contracts. This is particularly true when the contract involves construction. In order for the company to qualify for an SBA Guarantee Bond, they must make the bonding company aware of the capabilities based on past contract performance and meeting of financial obligations. SBA can assist firms to obtain surety bonding for contracts that do not exceed $1,250,000. SBA is authorized, when appropriate circumstances occur, to guarantee as much as 90 percent of losses suffered by a surety resulting from a breach of terms of a bond.
Step 6: Publications
The Government Printing Office has several publications for sale which explain the world of government contracts. For ordering information, contact Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402; (202) 783-3238.
* U.S. Government Purchasing and Sales Directory ($5.50): The Directory is an alphabetical listing of the products and services bought by the military departments, and a separate listing of the civilian agencies. The Directory also includes an explanation of the ways in which the SBA can help a business obtain government prime contracts and subcontracts, data on government sales of surplus property, and comprehensive descriptions of the scope of the government market for research and development.
* Guide to the Preparation of Offers for Selling to the Military ($4.75)
* Small Business Specialists ($3.75)
* Small Business Subcontracting Directory ($7): designed to aid small businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The guide is arranged alphabetically by State and includes the name and address of each current DOD prime contractor as well as the product or service being provided to DOD.
* Women Business Owners; Selling to the Federal Government ($3.75)
* Selling to the Military, ($8)
Step 7: What is GSA?
General Services Administration (GSA) is the Government's business agent. On an annual budget of less than half a billion dollars, it directs and coordinates nearly $8 billion a year worth of purchases, sales, and services. Its source of supply is private enterprise, and its clients are all branches of the Federal Government. GSA plans and manages leasing, purchase, or construction of office buildings, laboratories, and warehouses; buys and delivers nearly $4 billion worth of goods and services; negotiates the prices and terms for an additional $2.3 billion worth of direct business between federal groups and private industry; sets and interprets the rules for federal travel and negotiates reduced fares and lodging rates for federal travelers; and manages a 92,000 vehicle fleet with a cumulative yearly mileage of over 1 billion. For a copy of Doing Business With GSA, GSA's Annual Report, or other information regarding GSA, contact Office of Publication, General Services Administration, 18th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20405; (202) 501-1235. For information on GSA's architect and engineer services, such as who is eligible for GSA professional services contracts, how to find out about potential GSA projects, what types of contracts are available, and where and how to apply, contact Office of Design and Construction, GSA, 18th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20405; (202) 501-1888. Information on specifications and standards of the Federal Government is contained in a booklet, Guide to Specifications and Standards, which is available free from Specifications Sections, General Services Administration, 470 E L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20407; (202) 755-0325.
Step 8: Bid and Contract Protests
The General Accounting Office (GAO) resolves disputes between agencies and bidders for government contracts, including grantee award actions. The free publication, Bid Protests at GAO; A Descriptive Guide, contains information on GAO's procedures for determining legal questions arising from the awarding of government contracts. Contact Information Handling and Support Facilities, General Accounting Office, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; (202) 275-6241. For Contract Appeals, the GSA Board of Contract Appeals works to resolve disputes arising out of contracts with GSA, the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Education, Commerce, and other independent government agencies. The Board also hears and decides bid protest arising out of government-wide automated data processing (ADP) procurements. A contractor may elect to use either the GSA Board or the General Accounting Office for resolution of an ADP bid protest. Contractors may elect to have their appeals processed under the Board's accelerated procedures if the claim is $50,000 or less, or under the small claims procure if the claim is $10,000 or less. Contractors may also request that a hearing be held at a location convenient to them. With the exception of small claims decisions, contractors can appeal adverse Board decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. For more information, contact Board of Contract Appeals, General Services Administration, 18th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20405; 202-501-0720. There are other Contract Appeals Boards for the other Departments. One of the last paragraphs in your government contract should specify which Board you are to go to if a problem arises.
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Within each state there are places you can contact to receive help in getting started in the federal procurement process. As was stated previously, your local Small Business Administration (SBA) office is a good resource. In addition to their other services, the SBA can provide you with a list of Federal Procurement Offices based in your state, so you can visit them in person. Other places to turn are your local Small Business Development Center (look under Economic Development in your phone book). These offices are funded jointly by federal and state governments, and are usually associated with the state university system. They are aware of the federal procurement process, and can help you draw up a sensible business plan. Some states have established programs to assist businesses in the federal procurement process for all departments in the government. These programs are designed to help businesses learn about the bidding process, the resources available, and provide information on how the procurement system operates. They can match the product or service you are selling with the appropriate agency, and then help you market your wares. Several programs have online bid matching services, whereby if a solicitation appears in the Commerce Business Daily that matches what your company markets, then the program will contact you to start the bid process. They can then request the appropriate documents, and assist you to achieve your goal. These Procurement Assistance Offices (PAOs) are partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense to assist businesses with Defense Procurement. For a current listing of PAOs contact:
Defense Logistics Agency
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Utilization
Bldg. 4, Cameron Station, Room 4B110
Alexandria, VA 22304-6100 (703) 274-6471
tion, Room 4B110
Alexandria, VA 22304-6100 (703) 274-6471
Free Local Help: The Best Place To Start To Sell To The Government
Let Your Congressman Help You
Are you trying to market a new product to a Department of the Federal Government? Need to know where to try to sell your wares? Is there some problem with your bid? Your Congressman can be of assistance. They want business in their state to boom, so they will make an effort to assist companies in obtaining federal contracts. Frequently, they will write a letter to accompany your bid, or if you are trying to market a new product, they will write a letter to the procurement office requesting that they review your product. Your congressman can also be your trouble-shooter. If there is some problem with your bid, your Congressman can assist you in determining and resolving the problem, and can provide you with information on the status of your bid. Look in the blue pages of your phone book for your Senators' or Representatives' phone numbers, or call them in Washington at (202) 224-3121.
Free Local Help: The Best Place To Start To Sell To The Government
Small Business Set-Asides
The Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages government purchasing agencies to set-aside suitable government purchases for exclusive small business competition. A purchase which is restricted to small business bidders is identified by a set-aside clause in the invitation for bids or request for proposals. There is no overall listing of procurements which are, or have been, set-aside for small business. A small business learns which purchases are reserved for small business by getting listed on bidders' lists. It also can help keep itself informed of set-aside opportunities by referring to the Commerce Business Daily. Your local SBA office can provide you with more information on set-asides, as can the Procurement Assistance Offices listed below. You can locate your nearest SBA office by calling (800) 827-5722.
Free Local Help: The Best Place To Start To Sell To The Government
Veterans Assistance
Each Small Business Administration District Office has a Veterans Affairs Officer which can assist veteran-owned businesses in obtaining government contracts. Although there is no such thing as veterans set-aside contracts, the Veterans Administration does make an effort to fill its contracts using veteran-owned businesses. Contact your local SBA office for more information.
Free Local Help: The Best Place To Start To Sell To The Government
Woman-Owned Business Assistance
There are over 3.7 million women-owned businesses in the United States, and the number is growing each year. Current government policy requires federal contracting officers to increase their purchases from women-owned businesses. Although the women-owned firms will receive more opportunities to bid, they still must be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to win the contract. To assist these businesses, each SBA district office has a Women's Business Representative, who can provide you with information regarding government programs. Most of the offices hold a Selling to the Federal Government seminar, which is designed to educate the business owner on the ins and outs of government procurement. There is also a helpful publication, Women Business Owners: Selling to the Federal Government, which provides information on the procurement opportunities available. Contact your local SBA office or your Procurement Assistance Office for more information.
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B Minority and Labor Surplus Area Assistance
Are you a socially or economically disadvantaged person who has a business? This group includes, but is not limited to, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and Subcontinent Asian Americans. Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals represent a significant percentage of U.S. citizens yet account for a disproportionately small percentage of total U.S. business revenues. The 8(a) program assists firms to participate in the business sector and to become independently competitive in the marketplace. SBA may provide participating firms with procurement, marketing, financial, management or other technical assistance. A Business Opportunity Specialist will be assigned to each firm that participates, and is responsible for providing the firm with access to assistance that can help the firm fulfill its business goals. SBA undertakes an extensive effort to provide government contracting opportunities to participating businesses. SBA has the Procurement Automated Source System (PASS) which places your company's capabilities online so that they may be available to government agencies and major corporations when they request potential bidders for contracts and subcontracts. To apply for the 8(a) program you must attend an interview session with an official in the SBA field office in your area. Some areas of the country have been determined to be labor surplus areas, which means there is a high rate of unemployment. Your local SBA office can tell you if you live in such an area, as some contracts are set-asides for labor surplus areas. For more information contact your local Small Business Administration office, or you can call (800) 827-5722 for the SBA office nearest you.
Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Business, Ms. Patricia E. Thompson, UAB Station, Birmingham, AL 35294; (205) 934-7260.
Alaska
University of Alaska at Anchorage, Small Business Development Center, Ms. Jan Fredericks, 430 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 274-7232.
Arizona
Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Network, Arizona Department of Commerce, 3800 N. Central Ave., Bldg. D, Phoenix, AZ 85012; (602) 280-1348.
National Center for American Indians Enterprise Development, National Center Headquarters, Mr. Steve L.A. Stallings, 953 E. Juanita Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204; (602) 831-7524.
Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University (SAU), Mr. Robert E. Graham, P.O. Box 1239, Hwy. 19 North, Magnolia, AR 71753; (501) 235-4375.
California
c/o AMD, Procurement Assistance Center m/s 31, Dr. Murray P. Leavitt, 901 Thompson Place, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453; (408) 739-6283.
Private Industry Council of Imperial County, Inc., 1411 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243; (619) 353-5050.
Merced County Office of Economic and Strategic Development, Contract Procurement Center, Karen Prentiss, 1632 N. Street, Merced, CA 95340; (209) 752-3891.
PIC of Solano County, Business Services Division, Terrye Miller-Davis, 320 Campus Lane, Suisun, CA 94585; (707) 864-3370.
Delaware
Delaware State College, Dept. of Economics and Business, Dr. Winston Awadzi, 1200 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901; (302) 739-3521.
Florida
University of West Florida, Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Mr. Jerry Cartwright, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 38, Pensacola, FL 32514; (904) 474-3016.
Georgia
Columbus College, Division of Continuing Education, Columbus, GA 31993-2399; (404) 649-1092.
Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Mr. Charles P. Catlett, O'Keefe Building, Room 246, Atlanta, GA 30332; (404) 894-6121.
Hawaii
State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Larry Nelson, P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, HI 96804; (808) 586-2598.
Idaho
Business Network, Mr. Larry Demirelli, Department of Commerce, 700 W. State St., Boise, ID 83720; (208) 334-2470.
Illinois
State of Illinois, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 620 East Adams, 6th Floor, Springfield, IL 62701; (217) 524-5696.
Indiana
Indiana Institute for New Business Ventures, Government Marketing Assistance Group, Mr. A. David Schaff, One North Capitol, Suite 1240, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2026; (317) 264-5600.
State of Iowa, Iowa Department of Economic Development, Mr. Allen Williams, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309; (319) 398-5665.
Kentucky
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Department of Existing Business and Industry, Mr. Bernard L. Williams, 500 Mero Street, Capital Plaza Tower, 23rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601; (800) 626-2930.
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, The Bid Center, Ms. Phyllis McLaren, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 405, Harahan, LA 70123; (504) 736-6550.
Louisiana Productivity Center/USL, Procurement Technical Assistance Network, Mr. Stephen A. Killingsworth, P.O. Box 44172, 241 E. Lewis Street, Lafayette, LA 70504-4172; (318) 231-6767.
Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center, Greater Shreveport Economic Development, P.O. Box 20074, 400 Edwards Street, Shreveport, LA 71120-0074; (318) 677-2530.
Maine
Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Acadia Development Corporation, Mr. Richard L. Allen, One Cumberland Place, Suite 300, Bangor, ME 04402-2579; (207) 942-6389, (800) 339-6389 (ME), (800) 955-6549.
Maryland
Morgan State University, School of Business and Management, Dr. Otis Thomas, Cold Spring Lane and Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD 21239; (410) 319-3160.
Tri-County Council for Western Maryland Inc., Michael J. Wagoner, 111 South George Street, Cumberland, MD 21502; (301) 777-2158.
Michigan
Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Procurement Technic
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