Authority: International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-533, § 703; 94 Stat. 3157; 22 U.S.C. 2226(b)(1)). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: International/Foreign; National Requirement: The President shall submit semiannual reports to the Congress listing all voluntary contributions by the United States to international organizations. One of the reports shall be submitted no later than July 1 and list all contributions made during the first 6 months of the then current fiscal year. The other report shall be submitted no later than January 1 and shall list all contributions made during the last 6 months of the preceding fiscal year. Each such report shall specify the government agency making the contribution, the international organization to which the contribution was made, the amount and form of the contribution, and its purpose. Contributions shall be listed on both an agency-by-agency basis and an organization-by-organization basis. Abstract: This report lists voluntary contributions by the U.S. to International Organizations every 6 months. These reports specify the government agency making the voluntary contribution, the international organization to which it was made, the amount and form of the contribution, and the purpose for the contribution. Contributions are listed on both agency-by-agency basis and an organization-by-organization basis. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-4580. R00110-021 Annual Report of the President on the Agencies' Implementation of the Privacy Act of 1974. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0300-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-375, title II, § 201(b); 96 Stat. 1821-1822; 5 U.S.C. 552a(p)). Availability: Agency; GPO Requirement: The President shall annually submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate a report: (1) describing the actions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 during the preceding year; (2) describing the exercise of individual rights of access and amendment during the year; (3) identifying changes in or additions to systems of records; and (4) containing such other information concerning administration as may be necessary or useful to Congress in reviewing the effectiveness in carrying out the purposes of the Privacy Act of 1974. Abstract: This report describes the activities of the federal agencies to implement the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. It details how individuals have exercised their rights under this Act. It also explains how the Office of Management and Budget has exercised its responsibilities to issue guidance on the Act to the agencies and to oversee their activities. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-4814. R00110-022 Voluntary Contributions by the United States to International Organizations. Frequency/Due Date: Semiannually/ July 1; January 1 OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0300-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Authority: International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-533, § 703; 94 Stat. 3157; 22 U.S.C. 2226(b)(1)). Availability: Internal Use Only Geographic Relevance: International/Foreign Requirement: The President shall submit semiannual reports to Congress listing all voluntary contributions by the United States government to international organizations. One of the semiannual reports shall be submitted no later than July 1 and shall list all contributions made during the first 6 months of the then current fiscal year. The other semiannual report shall be submitted no later than January 1 and shall list all contributions made during the last 6 months of the preceding fis cal year. Each report shall specify the government agency making the voluntary contribution, the international organization to which it was made, the amount and form of the contribution, and the purpose for the contribution. Contributions shall be listed on both an agency-by-agency basis and an organization-by-organization basis. Abstract: This report lists voluntary contribution by the United States to International Organizations every 6 months. These reports specify the government agency making the voluntary contribution, the international organization to which it was made, the amount and form of contribution, and the purpose for the contribution. Contributions are listed on both agencyby-agency basis and an organization-by-organization basis. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-4580. Requirement: The Council shall submit an annual report for the preceding fiscal year to the President for transmittal to Congress on or before the thirty-first day of December of each year. The report shall include: (1) a comprehensive and detailed report of the activities and accomplishments of the Council; (2) the results of Council efforts to coordinate policies and programs of member agencies that have a significant effect on tourism, recreation, and national heritage preservation, and develop areas of cooperative program activity; (3) an analysis of problems referred to the Council by state and local governments, the tourism industry, along with a detailed statement of actions taken or anticipated to be taken; and (4) such recommendations as the Council deems appropriate. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-3914. Availability: Agency Requirement: The Administrator shall: ensure that information and catalogs under this chapter are made available to the public at reasonable prices; develop information services to assist state and local governments in identifying and obtaining sources of assistance; ensure that information in the computerized system is made current on a regular basis and that the printed catalog and supplements thereto contain the most current data available at the time of printing; and transmit annually the information compiled to the appropriate committees of Congress. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-6182. R00110-060 Current Budget Estimates. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Before April 11 and July 16 OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0300-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on The Budget; House Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Appropriations; Joint Economic Committee Authority: Act of September 13, 1982 (P.L. 97-258; 96 Stat. 911; 31 U.S.C. 1106(b)). Availability: Agency Requirement: Before April 11 and July 16 of each year, the President shall submit to Congress a statement of changes in budget authority requested, estimated budget outlays, and estimated receipts for the fiscal year in which the budget is submitted (including prior changes proposed for the executive branch of the government) that the President decides are necessary and appropriate based on current information. The statement shall include the effect of those changes on the information included in the preceding budget and shall include supporting information as practicable. The statement submitted before July 16 may be included in the information submitted on the activities and functions of the government. Abstract: This report contains a summary of revisions to the estimates shown in the President's budget, along with certain long range projections. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-3945. R00110-063 Notification of Proposed Program to Test Innovative Procurement Methods. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Upon occurrence of event OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0201-0-1-802 / Office of Federal Procurement Policy: Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act Amendments of 1983 (P.L. 98-191, § 15; 97 Stat. 1329; 41 U.S.C. 413). Availability: Agency Requirement: If the Administrator determines that it is necessary to waive the application of any provision of law in order to carry out a proposed program to test innovative procurement methods and procedures, the Administrator shall transmit notice of the proposed program to the Committee on Government Operations of the House and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and request that such committees take action necessary to provide that such provision of law does not apply with respect to the proposed program. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-7207. R00110-061 Report on Proposed Policy or Regulation on Procurement Systems. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ 30 days prior to effective date OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0201-0-1-802/Office of Federal Procurement Policy: Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act Amendments of 1983 (P.L. 98-191, § 8(a)(2)(A); 97 Stat. 1331; 41 U.S.C. 407 note). Availability: Agency Requirement: To the extent that the Administrator considers appropriate, and with due regard for applicable laws and the program activities of the executive agencies, the Administrator may prescribe government-wide procurement policies which shall be implemented in the single system of government-wide procurement regulations. The Administrator shall transmit to Congress at least 30 days prior to the effective date of any policy or regulation prescribed, a report on the proposed policy or regulation. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-7207. R00110-066 Notification of Delay in Making a Decision on a Recommended Nuclear Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Government Operations; House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs; House Committee on Science and Technology; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-425, title I, § 112(c)(2); 96 Stat. 2210). Availability: Agency Requirement: The President may delay for not more than 6 months his decision to approve or disapprove a candidate nuclear waste disposal site, upon determining that the information provided with the recommendation of the Secretary is insufficient to permit a decision within the 60-day period. The President may invoke his authority by submitting written notice to the Congress, within such 60-day period, of his intent to invoke such authority. If the President invokes such authority, but fails to approve or disapprove the candidate site involved by the end of such 6-month period, such candidate site shall be considered to be approved, and the Secretary shall notify such Governor and legislature, or governing body of the affected Indian tribe. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395–3964. R00110-062 Specifications of Formulas Governing Eligibility for Assistance or the Distribution of Assistance under Domestic Assistance Programs. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0300-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Act of November 29, 1983 (P.L. 98-169, § 3(c); 97 Stat. 1114; 31 U.S.C. 6102(c)). R00110-067 Recommendation of Another Site for Nuclear Waste Disposal if Prior Approved Site is Disapproved by the Governor or Legislature or the Governing Body of an Affected Indian Tribe. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Within 1 year of disapproval OMB Funding Code/Title: 89-5227-0-2-271 / Nuclear waste disposal fund Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Government Operations; House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs; House Committee on Science and Technology; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-425, title I, § 114(a)(3); 96 Stat. 2214). Availability: Agency Requirement: If approval of any such nuclear waste disposal site recommendation does not take effect as a result of a disapproval by the Governor or legislature of a state, or the governing body of an affected Indian tribe, the President shall submit to the Congress, not later than 1 year after the disapproval of such recommendation, a recommendation of another site for the first or subsequent repository. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395–3964. R00110-068 Summary of Agency Compliance in Reducing Interest Penalty Payments. Frequency/Due Date: Fiscal Year (Annually)/ By the 120th day after end of fiscal year OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0300-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on Small Business; House Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Appropriations Authority: Act of January 12, 1983 (P.L. 97-452, § 1(18)(A); 96 Stat. 2476; 31 U.S.C. 3905(b)). Availability: Agency Requirement: By the 120th day after the end of each fiscal year, the Director shall submit to the Committees on Governmental Affairs, Appropriations, and Small Business of the Senate and the Committees on Government Operations, Appropriations, and Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on agency compliance with this chapter on accounting and collection. The report shall include a summary of the report of each agency and an analysis of progress made in reducing interest penalty payments by that agency from prior years. Abstract: The report contained government-wide data showing that during fiscal year 1983 over 99 percent of the federal agencies' bills were paid on time. Interest penalties amounted to $2.9 million, with $2.1 million being paid by the Department of Defense. Of more than 23 million payments for goods and services purchased, only 180,000 were late. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-6823. R00110-069 Agency Compliance With the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. Authority: Coastal Barrier Resources Act (P.L. 97-348, § 7; 96 Stat. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 3506). Availability: U.S. Congress Requirement: The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall, on behalf of each federal agency concerned, make written certification that each such agency has complied with the provisions of this chapter on coastal barrier resources during each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1982. Such certification shall be submitted on an annual basis to the House of Representatives and the Senate pursuant to the schedule required under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Abstract: The report is a certification of agency compliance with the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. Agency Contact: Office of Management and Budget. (202) 395-4993. National Security Council R00111-001 Annual Freedom of Information Act Report to Congress. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ March 1 OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-2000-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on Armed Services Authority: Freedom of Information Act (P.L. 93-502, § 3; 88 Stat. 1561-1564; 5 U.S.C. 552(d)). Availability: Agency; Congress Requirement: On or before March 1 of each calendar year, each agency shall submit a report covering the preceding calendar year to the Speaker of the House of Representative and President of the Senate for referral to the appropriate committees of the Congress. The report shall include: (1) the number of determinations made by such agency not to comply with requests for records made to such agency and the reasons for each such determination; (2) the number of appeals made, the results of such appeals, and the reason for the action upon each appeal that results in a denial of information; (3) the names and titles or positions of each person responsible for the denial of records requested and the number of instances of participation for each; (4) the results of each preceding conducted; (5) a copy of every rule made by such agency; (6) a copy of the fee schedule and the total amount of fees collected by the agency for making records available; and (7) such other information as indicates efforts to administer the procedures governing public information. Agency Contact: National Security Council. (202) 395-3044. Office of the United States Trade Representative R00113-002 Reviews and Hearings Conducted by Special Representative for Trade Negotiations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Frequency/Due Date: Semiannually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0400-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Ways and Means; Senate Committee on Finance Authority: Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618, § 301; 88 Stat. 2042; 19 U.S.C. 2411). Requirement: The Special Representative for Trade Negotiations shall submit a report to the Congress semiannually, summarizing reviews and hearings conducted during the preceding 6-month period concerning complaints alleging unfair trade practices under the Trade Act of 1974. Abstract: This report shall contain a summary of reviews and hearings conducted by the Special Trade Representative on complaints against foreign trade practices that burden U.S. commerce. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-3395. R00113-003 Actions Deemed Appropriate to Establish Reciprocity in Appropriate Product Sectors with Major Industrial Countries in Area of Government Pro curement. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0400-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Authority: Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (P.L. 96–39, § 304(d)(3); 93 Geographic Relevance: International/Foreign Requirement: Each annual report of the President under section 163(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 made after the date of enactment of this act shall report the actions, if any, the President deemed appropriate to establish reciprocity in appropriate product sectors with major industrial countries in the area of government procurement. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-3063. R00113-006 Report on Description and Determinations Made Associated with United States Rights under Trade Agreements and Response to Certain Foreign Trade Practices. Frequency/Due Date: Semiannually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0400-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Ways and Means; Senate Committee on Finance Authority: Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618, § 306; 93 Stat. 299; 19 U.S.C. 2416). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: International/Foreign Requirement: The Special Trade Representative shall submit a report to the House of Representatives and the Senate semiannually describing the petitions filed and the determinations made (and reasons therefor) associated with United States rights under trade agreements and response to certain foreign trade practices, developments in and current status of each such proceeding, and the actions taken, or the reasons for no action, by the President under section 301 of P.L. 93-618. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-3432. R00113-009 Report to Congress on East-West Trade Required Under Section 411(c) of the Trade Act of 1974. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0400-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Authority: Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618, § 411(c); 19 U.S.C. 2441c). 44 Fed. Reg. 69173. Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: International/Foreign Requirement: Annually, the President reports to Congress on EastWest trade activities. Abstract: The East-West trade report is prepared annually for the President to deliver to Congress. It announces EastWest trade activity from the past year. After it is presented to Congress, it is incorporated into the USTR Annual Report as the EastWest trade section. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-4543. R00113-007 Operation and Effect of the International Sugar Agreement, 1977. OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0400-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Authority: Act of April 22, 1980 (P.L. 96-236, § 5; 94 Stat. 337; 7 U.S.C. 3605). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: International/Foreign; National Requirement: The President shall submit to Congress, on or before May 1 and November 1 of each year, a report on the operation and effect of the International Agreement during the immediately preceding six-month period. Unless otherwise published on a regular basis by an agency of the United States, the report shall contain, but not be limited to, information with respect to world and domestic sugar demand, supplies, and prices; and a summary of the international and domestic actions taken during the period concerned under the Agreement and under domestic legislation to protect the interests of U.S. consumers and producers of sugar. Abstract: The report supplies the following information on the world and domestic sugar situations during the preceding six-month period: data on sugar demand, supplies, and prices projections of demand, supplies, and prices and a summary of international and domestic actions taken during the period concerned under the International Sugar Agreement and under domestic legislation to protect U.S. consumers and producers of sugar. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-3077. R00113-010 Report to the President on the Evaluation of Article VII of the General Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ As soon as practicable Authority: Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (P.L. 96-39, § 203; 93 Stat. Requirement: As soon as practicable after the close of the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the amendments made by this title (other than section 223(b), relating to certain rubber footwear) take effect, the President shall prepare and submit to Congress a report containing an evaluation of the operation of the Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-3063. R00113-011 Report on Appropriate Actions To Seek Reciprocity Within the Area of Government Procurement as Required Under IX, Paragraph 6, of the Government Procurement Act Frequency/Due Date: Other/ Within 12 months of commencement of renegotiations OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0400-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; House Committee on Ways and Means; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs R00113-011 Authority: Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (P.L. 96-39, § 304(d)(1); 93 Stat. 238; 19 U.S.C. 2514(d)). Availability: Agency Requirement: If, during the renegotiations of the Agreement, the President at any time determines that the renegotiations are not progressing satisfactorily and are not likely to result, within 12 months of the commencement thereof, in an expansion of the Agreement to cover purchases by the entities of the governments of developed countries which are the principal purchasers of goods and equipment in appropriate product sectors, he shall so report to the Committees on Ways and Means and Government Operations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Finance and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. Taking into account the objectives concerning the authority to bar procurement from non-designated countries, deferrals, and waivers and the factors to be analyzed on the impact of restrictions, the President shall further report to the committees appropriate actions to seek reciprocity in such product sectors with such countries in the area of government procurement. Agency Contact: Office of the United States Trade Representative. (202) 395-3063. Office of Science and Technology Policy R00115-003 Science and Technology Report and Outlook. Frequency/Due Date: Biennially/ January 15 of each odd-numbered year OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-2600-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Science and Technology; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Authority: Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-375, § 206(a); 96 Stat. 1826; 5 U.S.C. App). Availability: Agency; NTIS; National Science Foundation Requirement: The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall render to the President for submission to Congress no later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year, a science and technology report and outlook which shall be prepared under the guidance of the Office and with the cooperation of the Director of the National Science Foundation, with appropriate assistance from other federal departments and agencies as the Office or the Director of the National Science Foundation deems necessary. Abstract: The report shall include a statement of the President's current policy for the maintenance of the Nation's leadership in science and technology, a review of the developments of national significance in science and technology, a description of major federal decisions and actions related to science and and technology that have occurred since the previous such report; a discussion of currently important national issues in which scientific or technical considerations are of major significance; a national forecast of emerging issues of national significance resulting from, or identified through, scientific research or in which scientific or technical considerations are of major importance; and a discussion of opportunities for, and constraints on, the use of new and existing scientific and technological information, capabilities, and resources, including manpower resources, to make significant contribution to the achievement of federal program objectives and national goals. Agency Contact: Office of Science and Technology Policy. (202) 395-4692. R00115-004 Implementation and Operation of Small Business Innovation Research Pro grams. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-2600-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Small Business Authority: Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-219, § 4; 96 Stat. 220; 15 U.S.C. 638(k)). Availability: Agency Requirement: The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering and Research, shall, in addition to such other respon Trade Representative sibilities imposed upon him by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982: (1) independently survey and monitor all phases of the implementation and operation of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs within agencies required to establish an SBIR program; and (2) report not less than annually, and at such other times as the Director may deem appropriate, to the Committees on Small Business of the Senate and the House of Representatives on all phases of the implementation and operation of SBIR programs within agencies required to establish an SBIR program, together with such recommendations as the Director may deem appropriate. Agency Contact: Office of Science and Technology Policy. (202) 395-7692. Office of Administration R00116-001 Personnel Report. Frequency/Due Date: Fiscal Year (Annually)/ 60 days after end of Fiscal Year OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0038-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Act of November 2, 1978 (P.L. 95-570, § 3; 92 Stat. 2449; 3 U.S.C. 113). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: National Requirement: The President is required to transmit to each House of the Congress, annually, 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, and make available to the public reports containing: (1) the number of employees paid at a rate of basic pay equal to or greater than the rate of basic pay then currently paid for level V of the Executive Schedule and who are employed in the White House Office, the Executive Residence at the White House, the Office of the Vice President, the Domestic Policy Staff, or the Office of Administration, and the aggregate amount paid to such employees; (2) the number of employees employed in such offices with a basic rate of pay equal to or greater than the minimum rate for GS-16 of the General Schedule but less than the rate for level V of the Executive Schedule and the aggregate amount paid to such employees; (3) the number of employees in such offices whose basic rate of pay is less than the minimum for GS-16 and the aggregate amount paid to such employees; (4) the number of individuals detailed to such offices for more than 30 days, the number of days in excess of 30 each individual was detailed, and the aggregate amount of reimbursement; and (5) the number of individuals whose services as experts or consultants are procured for such office, the total number of days employed, and the aggregate amount paid to procure such services. Agency Contact: Office of Administration. (202) 395-3765. R00116-002 Analysis, Appraisal, and Evaluation of the Application, Administration, and Execution of Laws Enacted by Congress. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Unspecified OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0038-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (P.L. 79-601, § 136(a); 60 Stat. 832; 2 U.S.C. 190d). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: National Requirement: Each standing committee of the Senate and House of Representatives shall review and study, on a continuing basis, the application, administration, and execution of those laws, or parts of laws, the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of that committee. Such committees may carry out the required analysis, appraisal, and evaluation themselves or by contract, or may require a government agency to do so and furnish a report thereon to the Congress. Abstract: This report is designed to assist the Congress in appraising the administration of the laws and in developing such amendments or related legislation as it may deem necessary. Agency Contact: Office of Administration. (202) 456-7530. |