Customs district and port. A locator file enables access by TSUSA commodity (primary) and country (secondary). Detailed information contained on the import documents includes TSUSA commodity number, quantity and value, country of origin, duty assessed, name and address of importer, description of merchandise on commercial invoice, currency used in the transaction. Selected information from the file may be transferred to magnetic tape for computer processing as the need arises. Output: No regular standard output is produced. Agency Contact: (202) 724-1734. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Senate Veterans Affairs Committees, State agencies, and schools. Input: Input is from internal sources. No effort is made to acquire data specifically for publication in the bulletin. Special studies, analyses, and survey results may be abstracted to be included in the bulletin, but only as a by-product of the study. Content: The bulletin provides information on program definitions, including the postKorean conflict, Vietnam Era, eligible children and spouses, and veterans eligible for vocational rehabilitation. Veterans educational assistance is explained, under the headings of veterans in training, junior college training, type of training, educationally disadvantaged trainees, and State comparison of GI Bill training, and other categories. A comparison of the three GI Bills is provided. Information is also given on dependents educational assistance, vocational rehabilitation, history of readjustment benefits - education and training and benefits under current programs. The document concludes with a chronology of educational assistance rates. Purpose: The primary purpose of the Annual Report is to provide the Congress with an account of all moneys received and disbursed by the VA, and a description of the work and activity of the agency during each fiscal year. The report is required by 38 U.S.C. 214. Input: With few exceptions the primary source is internal and includes Health Care, Compensation and Pension, Education Benefits, Housing Assistance, Life Insurance, Veterans Assistance, National Cemetary System and Administration and Management. Content: The Annual Report consists of narrative, including charts, graphs, illustrations and statistical tables. The narrative focuses on the impact of VA programs on the welfare of veterans and the nation, with emphasis given to program developments during the year compared with previous years. The statistical tables present significant program financial and administrative data for the year, or at the close of the year. All aspects of VA operations are covered. Agency Contact: (202) 389-2525. 106500-003 Veteran Population - Age, Regional Office, Period of Service, and State of Residence. September 1977; 4 pp. OMB Funding Title/Code: Compensation and Pension / 36-01020-1-701. Program: All Programs Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUDIndependent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Authority: Veterans' Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857). Veterans and Survivors Pension Interim Adjustment Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-169). Availability: Agency Contact Geographic Relevance: National Purpose: The report establishes a uniform base population from which the number of veterans who are eligible for various veterans benefit programs may be estimated. It is used for program planning, administration, and evaluation. Input: Staff offices receive various information about separations from the Armed Forces, civilian migration data from the Bureau of the Census, and mortality rates from the Office of Vital Statistics, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Content: The report provides statistical information on the estimated number of veterans in civilian life, by State; the estimated age of veterans in civilian life, by several age ranges; and the estimated number of veterans in civilian life, by regional office. The information is broken down according to service in specific wars. Agency Contact: (202) 389-3012. 106500-002 Veterans Benefits under Current Educational Programs - Information Bulletin. April 1977; 73 pp. OMB Funding Title/Code: Veterans' Benefits Act / 36-0137-0-1702. Program: Readjustment Benefits Program and Financing Authority: Veterans' Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857). Purpose: The bulletin provides information on and analysis of education and training activity in the four programs defined by title 38, chapters 31, 32, 34, 35, and 36. The bulletin is used extensively both within and without the Veterans' Administration (VA). It is distributed to VA administrative staff, DVB field stations, House and 106500-004 Veterans Administration Summary of Medical Programs. November 1977; 34 pp. Dorothy Perry OMB Funding Title/Code: Medical Care / 36-0160-0-1-703. Authority: Veterans' Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857). Veterans Health Geographic Relevance: International; National; State Purpose: The purpose of the summary is to enable each Veterans Administration (VA) health care facility to compare its workload data with data from facilities of similar size, type, or geographic region. Program officials are made aware of the actual data and may relate them to budget and planning. All VA health care facilities are included. Congress, veteran service organizations, and other interested parties receive this publication. Input: Input comes from each VA hospital and outpatient clinic of the Department of Medicine and Surgery on inpatient and ambulatory care. Information on care provided to VA beneficiaries by non-VA facilities is derived from invoices and related documents. Care encompasses hospitals, domiciliaries, nursing homes, and clinics. Content: Monthly data are provided on operating beds, average daily census, admissions, discharges, average monthly turnover rates, patients treated, applications received and processed, bed occupancy rates, waiting lists, patients remaining, and ambulatory visits. Appearing on a quarterly basis are data concerning full-time equivalent employment and cost distributions. Agency Contact: (202) 389-2004. 106500-005 Data on Vietnam Era Veterans. September 1977; 47 pp. Wandakay J. Wells OMB Funding Title/Code: Compensation and Pension / 36-01020-1-701; Readjustment Benefits / 36-0137-0-1-702; Medical Care / 36-0160-0-1-703. Program: Compensation; Pension; Education and Training; Maintenance and Operation of VA Facilities Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUDIndependent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Authority: Veterans' Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857). Veterans Health Care Expansion Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-82). Veterans and Survivors Pension Interim Adjustment Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-169). Availability: Agency Contact Geographic Relevance: International; National; State Purpose: The purpose of the report is to provide information concerning veterans from the most recent period of armed conflict-the Vietnam Era. The Congress, Federal and State officials, service organizations, and Veterans Administration (VA) program offices use the material. Input: The primary source of information is VA's internal reporting system for medical care (DM&S), compensation and pension, housing assistance, and eduction (DVB), and veteran population (Controller). Data on employment are provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Department of Defense is the source for separations and other matters related to service. Content: This report is prepared annually and covers various aspects of the Vietnam Era veteran populations, such as age, educational attainment, separations, and length of service. The section on employment deals with unemployment rates, and income. Medical topics covered include inpatient and outpatient workload measures. Disability and death beneficiaries appear under the section on compensation and pensions. Educational assistance, rehabilitation training, and housing loans are also discussed. Agency Contact: (202) 389-3677. 106500-006 Geographic Distribution of VA Expenditures. OMB Funding Title/Code: Compensation and Pensions / 36-01020-1-701; Readjustment Benefits / 36-0137-0-1-702; Medical Care / 36-0160-0-1-703; General Operating Expenses / 36-0151-0-1-705; Direct Loan Revolving Fund / 36-4024-0-3-704; Construction, Minor Projects / 36-0111-0-1-703; Veterans Insurance and Indemnities/36-0120-0-1-701; Medical and Posthetic Research / 36-0161-01-703; Medical Administration and Miscellaneous Operating Expenses / 36-0152-0-1-703; Construction, Major Projects / 36-0110-0-1-703; Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities/36-0181-0-1-703. Program: All Programs CFDA NO.: 64.101; 64.102; 64.100; 64.104; 64.105; 64.106; 64.110; 64.109; 64.111; 64.113; 64.115; 64.116 Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee. Authority: Veterans Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857, as amended). Veterans Administration Programs Extension Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-520). Veterans Housing Benefits Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-476). Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-432). Veterans Education and Training Amendments of 1970. P.L. 91-219. Availability: Agency contact Geographic Relevance: National; State; County; Congressional District Purpose: This report provides an estimate of the distribution of Veterans Administration funds to the various States, counties, and Congressional Districts. Content: Information is provided on the geographic distribution of Veterans Administration funds for compensation and pensions, readjustment, vocational rehabilitation, insurance and indemnities, direct loans, construction and related costs, medical services, and administrative expenses. Agency Contact: (202) 389-2100. 106500-007 Veterans Administration Facilities-Number and Type. OMB Funding Title/Code: General Operating Expenses / 36-01510-1-705. Program: General Administration Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee. Authority: Veterans Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857, as amended). Geographic Relevance: State; City Purpose: This directory identifies all Veterans Administration facilities by type and by location. Agency Contact: (202) 389-3677. 106500-008 Trend Data. Annually; 53 pp. OMB Funding Title/Code: Compensation and Pensions / 36-01020-1-701; Readjustment Benefits / 36-0137-0-1-702; Veterans Insurance and Indemnities / 36-0120-0-1-701; Medical Care / 36-0160-0-1-703; General Operating Expenses / 36-0151-0-1-705. Program: All Programs CFDA NO.: 64.101; 64.102; 64.104; 64.105; 64.002; 64.007; 64.016; 64.115; 64.110; 64.019; 64.100; 64.106; 64.111; 64.116; 64.117; 64.115 Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee. Authority: Veterans Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857, as amended). Veterans Administration Programs Extension Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-520). Veterans Housing Benefits Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-476). Veterans and Survivors Pension Adjustment Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-432). G.I. Bill Improvement Act of 1977. P.L. 95-202. Availability: Agency contact Geographic Relevance: National Purpose: This report provides trend data on a wide variety of veterans programs. Content: Information covering a period of up to 25 years is presented on such topics as veteran population, expenditures, employment, guardianship, appeals, compensation and pensions, vocational rehabilitation and education, loan guaranty, life insurance, and health care. Agency Contact: (202) 389-3677. 106500-009 Listing of Completed VA Studies by Subject 1968-1978. December 1978; 53 pp. Veterans Administration OMB Funding Title/Code: General Operating Expenses / 36-01510-1-705. Program: All Programs Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee. Authority: Veterans Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857). Purpose: This subject listing of studies completed by the Veterans Administration between 1968 and 1978 was prepared as an information/management tool for use by the agency in conducting future studies. Content: The listing provides a broad subject breakdown of past study efforts within the Veterans Administration. No attempt has been made to cross reference or provide a sophisticated catalog of studies. Each title is listed only once under one subject. The listing will be updated annually. Information and/or copies of the studies listed may be requested from the individual departments and staff offices which performed the studies originally. Agency Contact: (202) 389-3807. 106500-010 Veterans Administration Library Network (VALNET). OMB Funding Title/Code: General Operating Expenses / 36-01510-1-705. Program: All Programs Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee. Authority: Veterans Benefits Act (P.L. 85-857). Purpose: The Veterans Administration Library Network (VALNET), which consists of 175 network libraries, supports the VA health care system. VALNET provides recreational, vocational, and general library service to patients and technical and medical library services to medical center staff. Content: VALNET resources include more than 2 million print items and about 500,000 pieces of audiovisual software. Access to more than 100 automated data bases, through NLM/MEDLARS, Lockheed/DIALOG, System Development Corporation, and the Ohio College Library Center, is available at designated network libraries and the central office library. Reference, bibliographic, interlibrary loan, and circulation services are offered by all network libraries. Special services provided by network libraries include computer-assisted instruction through the Health Education Network, clinical librarianship, LATCH, bibliotherapy, and patient education support. Agency Contact: (202) 389-2711. ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 106600-001 Public Opinion and Taxes. Annually; c. 40 pp. OMB Funding Title/Code: Salaries and Expenses / 55-0100-0-1-806. Program: Analysis of Federal-State-Local Taxes Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Authority: Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (P.L. 86-380). Availability: Agency Contact; GPO Geographic Relevance: National; SMSA; City; Other--regional Purpose: The document provides a reading of public attitudes on the level and character of Federal, State, and local tax and expenditure patterns; and indicates what the public considers fair and unfair in terms of taxes and in terms of the distribution of public policy power in the United States. It is a national sample with regional and demographic subcategories. Users are Government officials, academicians, and the general public. Input: The report is based on a survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation of Princeton, New Jersey, of 2,000 respondents. Questions were devised by the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Content: Approximately five specific questions on tax or other fiscal policy matters are asked and the results are interpreted and analyzed. The information is presented annually, with historic reference to 1972. Agency Contact: (202) 653-5548. 106600-002 Significant Features of Fiscal Federalism. OMB Funding Title/Code: Salaries and Expenses / 55-0100-0-1-806. Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Authority: Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (P.L. 86-380; 78 Stat. 703). Availability: Agency Contact; GPO Geographic Relevance: National; State; SMSA; City; Other-regional Purpose: The purpose of the report is to provide an overview of the Federal-State-local revenue and expenditure system. The publication series covers Federal-State-local revenues by source, by State, and by region with a historical perspective. It analyzes expenditures in the same manner, and provides projects from historic trends. The prime users are officials and technicians of all levels of Government, academicians, governmental research organizations, and civic organizations. Input: The author draws on census data, commercial tax reference organizations, State Governments, the Office of Management and Budget, the Departments of the Treasury and Commerce, and the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations computations. Content: The information covers the whole scope of governmental finance. The publications are updated biennially, but contain information in 2-, 3-, and 5-year increments dating back to 1902. Agency Contact: (202) 653-5548. 106600-003 ACIR Library Interchange. Biennially; 3 vols. OMB Funding Title/Code: Salaries and Expenses / 55-0100-0-1-806. Program: Information Source for Federal-State-Local Relations Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Appropriations: HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Authority: Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (P.L. 86-380; 73 Stat. 703). Geographic Relevance: National; State; SMSA; County; City; Other--regional Purpose: The purpose of the report is to provide research and reference materials on intergovernmental relations, specifically on public finance, urban problems, regional Government, government structure and function. This information is utilized by the commission staff, other government officials, academicians, and the general public. Input: Materials are acquired from the Government Printing Office, individual States, public interest groups, educational institutions, and trade publishers. Content: The report consists of Federal, State, local, educational, and commercial documents relating to intergovernmental relations. Agency Contact: (202) 653-5034. 106600-004 Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Library. Program: Research and Recommendations; Interagency Research Authority: Economy Act of 1932 (P.L. 72-212; 47 Stat. 382). Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (P.L. 86-380; 73 Stat. 703). Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, as amended (P.L. 89-733; 80 Stat. 1162). Geographic Relevance: International; National; State; SMSA; County; City; Other--regional Purpose: The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) monitors the operation of the American Federal System and recommends improvements. As a continuing body, ACIR approaches its work by addressing itself to specific issues and problems, the resolution of which would produce cooperation among the levels of Government, and more effective functioning of the Federal system. ACIR is composed of representatives of all levels of Government. Input: The research and recommendations developed by the Agency are drawn from all other Federal agencies, State and local Governments, academic institutions, public interest groups, professional organizations, and research groups. Content: ACIR has extensively studied the critical stresses currently being placed on traditional governmental taxing practices, the assignment of functions to the various levels of Government, and such diverse subjects as transportation, substate regionalism, local revenue diversification, cigarette bootlegging, criminal justice, and other functional and structural issues. Agency Contact: (202) 653-5640. DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION 106700-001 Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Library. OMB Funding Title/Code: Salaries and Expenses / 46-0100-0-1-301. Program: Delaware River Basin Commission Congressional Recipient: House Committee on the Judiciary; House Committee on Appropriations: Public Works Subcommittee; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on Appropriations: Public Works Subcommittee. Authority: P.L. 87-328. Availability: Publications are available (free or at cost). Purpose: The primary function is to provide for technical staff source material and bibliographies related to the functions and responsibilities of the Delaware River Basin Commission as outlined in the DRBC Compact. Input: Sources consist of internal studies as well as outside sources relating to the functions and responsibilities of the Delaware River Basin Commission. These studies include inventory and evaluation of water supply; analysis of population and demands for land and water; analysis of recreation and fish and wildlife demands; analysis of power potentials and demands; analysis, investigation, and research of water quality and pollution; comprehensive plan and water resources program; flood loss reduction program; basin operations; regional and watershed planning; and environmental analysis. Content: The library contains laws, bills, legislative reports and adjudications, books, technical reports, economic statistics, program statistics and data. Reference questions are answered. Output: Staff studies, DRBC publications and bibliographies are the principal system output. Agency Contact: (609) 883-9500. NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION 107000-001 Changes in Federal Employment in the Region as a Whole, September 1976-September 1977. October 1978; 29pp. Robert N. Gold, Research Branch OMB Funding Title/Code: Salaries and Expenses / 95-2500-0-1-451. Program: Federal Planning Congressional Recipient: House Committee on District of Columbia; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. House Committee on Appropriations: Interior Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: Interior Subcommittee. Authority: National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as amended (P.L. 82-592; 66 Stat. 781; 40 U.S.C. 71-71i). Availability: Agency contact Geographic Relevance: Other--National Capital Region (Washington, DC SMSA minus Charles County, MD) Purpose: This bulletin reports year-to-year changes in Federal employment in the National Capital region. Content: The series is part of the National Capital Planning Commission's continuing effort to monitor changes in the Federal establishment in the region as part of its responsibilities as the central planning agency for the Federal Government in the region. Bulletins in this series will generally be published annually to provide other Federal agencies and interested State, regional, and local planning agencies and public officials in the region with current data and other information about changes of the Federal Government which may affect their planning and development activities. Agency Contact: (202) 724-0179. NATIONAL CENTER FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE 107100-001 Clearinghouse (Productivity and Quality of Working Life). Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs; House Committee on Appropriations: TreasuryPostal Service-General Government Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on Appropriations: Treasury, Postal Service, General Government Subcommittee. Authority: National Productivity and Quality of Working Life Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-136). Availability: Reports and information are publicly available. Purpose: Under Public Law 94-136, section 204, the Center collects and disseminates relevant information obtained by the Center or other public agencies, institutions of higher education, or private organizations engaged in projects under this act. Input: Principal system input is from Productivity and Quality of Working Life Centers; Federal Government publications, documents, reports; State and local government publications, documents, reports; private sector publications and reports; and National Center for Productivity and Quality of Working Life publications. Content: This system includes information related to new or improved methods, systems, technological developments, equipment, and devices to improve and stimulate productivity growth and to develop and implement a public information program designed to inform the public of the meaning and importance of productivity and productivity growth. Output: Output includes referral services, publications, inquiry responses, and consultation services. Agency Contact: (202) 254-9890. PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED 107300-001 President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped (PCEH) Library and Publications Center. OMB Funding Title/Code: Salaries and Expenses / 95-2000-0-1-505. Program: All Programs CFDA NO.: 53.001 Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Appropriations: Treasury-Postal Service-General Government Subcommittee; House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Appropriations: Treasury, Postal Service, General Government Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Human Resources. Authority: Executive Order 11480. Availability: All materials are available from the Committee upon request and at no cost to the public. Purpose: The system's purpose is to collect and distribute materials regarding employment, training, education, and rehabilitation of the physically and mentally handicapped. These materials cover aspects such as transportation, rehabilitation, recreation, and housing. All promotional materials are aimed at creating a climate of acceptance in the labor market for all handicapped citizens. Input: The Committee receives input from a number of organizations inside and outside of the United States (public and private) working with and for the handicapped. Examples are The Epilepsy Foundation of America, Goodwill Industries of America, National Association of Manufacturers, Easter Seal Society, Rehabilitation International, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Veterans Administration, and the Department of Labor. Content: The library and publications center contains statistical data, studies and profiles of the employment of disabled adults, research papers, and publications of a general nature. Materials are updated periodically. National and international coverage is provided. Output: The principal system output is Performance, which is the Committee's monthly magazine. Minutes of the annual meeting held each spring; and many other reports and publications are published periodically. Agency Contact: (202) 653-5010. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 107800-001 Registration Directories. Quarterly; c. 700 pp., 3 vols. William Paulek OMB Funding Title/Code: Commodity Futures Trading Commission / 95-1400-0-1-376. Program: Administration of Exchange Act (Registration, Audits, Contract Markets) Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture and Related Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture and Related Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Authority: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-463). Availability: Agency Contact; Cost--$0.10 per page Purpose: The directories provide a source for finding out if a person or firm is currently registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Input: Input for the registration directory is taken from applications filed with CFTC. Content: The directories contain a list of all registered persons and firms. Agency Contact: (202) 254-9703. 107800-002 Permanent Record Tables. OMB Funding Title/Code: Commodity Futures Trading Commission/95-1400-0-1-376. Program: Administration of Exchange Act (Daily Market Surveillance) Congressional Recipient: House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture and Related Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture and Related Agencies Subcommittee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Authority: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-463). Availability: Agency Contact Geographic Relevance: National Purpose: These tables provide a source of information for the review of contract terms and conditions to insure orderly markets. Input: Input consists of computer lists received from Commodity Exchanges and Clearing members. Content: The tables provide information on monthly futures prices, volume, open contracts, and deliveries. Agency Contact: (202) 254-3312. |