The Commission of Fine Arts supplies artistic advice relating to the appearance of Washington, D.C. It reviews the plans for all public buildings, parks, and other architectural elements in the Capital and for private structures in certain areas of the city. The Commission of Fine Arts was established by Congress on May 17, 1910, to advise the President, Members of Congress, and various governmental agencies on matters pertaining to the appearance of Washington, D.C. (36 Stat. 371; 40 U.S.C. 104, 106). This legislation provided the Government with a permanent commission whose members are qualified to give expert advice on matters relating to art. The legislation directs contracting officers of the Federal and District Governments to call for the Commission's advice on such matters. Further responsibilities and duties were added by statute (42 Stat. 1509; 43 Stat. 463; 46 Stat. 366; 64 Stat. 903) and by Executive Orders 1259, 1862, and 3524 of October 25, 1910, November 28, 1913, and July 28, 1921, respectively. and areas of national interest, as defined in the Old Georgetown Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 903). As the impact of the city's historic structures on enriching the visual environment is critical, the Commission is involved in the best possible design. programs for the city of Washington. Washington's building height limits and the preservation of its broad treelined avenues and riverscapes are continuing concerns of the Commission. The quality of design applies to the Mall and monumental city as well as to the diverse neighborhoods throughout the city. In brief, the Commission's duties. and functions include aesthetic review of: public works in the National Capital area; design and material for monuments, memorials, and certain designated buildings; land to be acquired for park purposes in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; and building applications in the Old Georgetown and Shipstead-Luce areas. For further information, contact the Secretary and Administrative Officer, Commission of Fine Arts, 708 Jackson Place NW., Washington, D.C. 20006. Phone, 202-343-5324. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 2033 K Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20581 Phone, 202-254-8630 Chairman Vice Chairman_ Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner General Counsel. Executive Director_ WILLIAM T. BAGLEY. JOHN V. RAINBOLT II. ROBERT L. MARTIN. RICHARD NATHAN, Acting. [For the Community Futures Trading Commission statement of organization, see Code of Federal Regulations, Title 17, Part 140] The function of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is to strengthen the regulation of futures trading and to bring under regulation all agricultural and other commodities, including lumber and metals, which are traded on commodity exchanges. Major purposes of the trading regulation are to prevent price manipulation, market corners, and the dissemination of false and misleading commodity and market information affecting commodity prices. Other responsibilities are to protect market users against cheating, fraud, and abusive practices in commodity transactions and to safeguard the handling of traders' margin money and equities by establishing minimum financial requirements for futures commission merchants and by preventing the misuse of such funds by brokers. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission was established as an independent agency by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 1389; 7 U.S.C. 4a). As the successor to the Commodity Exchange Authority under the Department of Agriculture, this new Commission has been given several new authorities and responsibilities under the Commodity Futures Trading Act which makes more effective regulation of the commodity futures markets possible. For example, the Commission. regulates all commodity futures, whereas many commodities were not regulated under prior law. The act also requires the registration of additional persons involved in futures trading that had not been previously registered, such as commodity trading advisers, commodity pool operators, and persons associated with futures commission merchants. The CFTC is newly empowered to regulate option transactions in commodities and leverage contracts in silver and gold. The Commodity Futures Trading Act imposes additional requirements on contract markets, such as a demonstration that the market will not be contrary to the public interest, as well as a requirement that markets provide settlement procedures for customers' claims and grievances. Further, the Commission is authorized to impose new sanctions, such as fines and penalties, for violations under the act; to enjoin practices in violation of the act; and, finally, to litigate its own cases. COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 1200 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20506 The Community Services Administration's (CSA) overall purpose is to reduce poverty in America. It seeks to accomplish this goal by helping low-income families and individuals attain economic self-sufficiency. The agency's programs are available to the poor in both urban and rural areas, including persons with a limited ability to speak and understand English. Agency guidelines, revised annually, fix the incomes which qualify a family or person for participation in antipoverty programs. These income guidelines vary according to the size of the family and whether or not the family or individual lives in an urban or rural location. The basic technique of CSA's antipoverty programs is the combined use of Federal, State, and local funds in the organization and operation of Community action and other programs which are directed and overseen by locally selected boards. In brief, CSA seeks to help the poor help themselves out of poverty by providing economic and educational opportunity and financial. support. The Community Services Administration was established by the Headstart, Economic Opportunity, and Community Partnership Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 2291; 42 U.S.C. 2701 note) as the successor to the Office of Economic Opportunity. Programs and Activities Community Action Program Community action is the most fundamental approach through which the agency seeks to find effective solutions to basic social and economic problems related to poverty. To implement this concept there are 865 Community Action Agencies located in 2,210 of the Nation's 3,141 counties. There are more than 15 million persons participating in Community Action Programs. Six basic programs operate under the community action concept: LOCAL INITIATIVE Local initiative funds are used to support activities tailored at the local level to meet a wide range of community needs. STATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OFFICES State Economic Opportunity Offices (SEOOS) advise Governors, mobilize resources, and advocate for the poor within the State. SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES Senior Opportunities and Services. (SOS) projects provide a wide range. of local services for and with the elderly poor. Regional Offices-Community Services Administration (Areas included within each region are indicated in the map on Appendix D.) Region Regional Director Ivan Ashley.. William White.. W. Astor Kirk. William Walker. Glenwood A. Johnson.. Ben T. Haney. Wayne Thomas.. John Finley.... Address John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., Boston, Mass. 02203. 911 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106. Telephone 617-223-4080. 212-264-1900. 215-596-1000. 404-881-3172. 312-353-5562. 214-749-1301. 816-374-3761. 303-837-4767. 415-556-5400. 206-442-4910. COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION Community Food and Nutrition (CFNP) programs provide funds to assist local communities in their efforts to combat conditions of hunger and malnutrition among the poor. ENERGY CONSERVATION AND WINTERIZATION The program of energy conservation and winterization explores methods of providing cheaper electric energy and other fuels for the poor. In addition, community action agencies operate programs which provide insulation and other means of winterproofing the homes of the poor. COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The community economic development program, which includes industrial parks, improved housing, job training, and ownership opportunities for low-income residents of economically deprived and physically blighted communities, operates mainly through Community Development Corporations (CDC's). By building a solid economic base through the creation of new businesses and jobs, CDC's seek to transform the social and physical environment around them. Community Development Corporations do not compete with private business. Instead, they create jobs and businesses in areas where private business has found it too risky or unprofitable to enter. However, local banks and major corporations do cooperate with CDC's in many communities through investment and expert advice. CDC's are located in special urban and rural impact areas that have high and persistent unemployment, low incomes, and populations with poor work skills and training. The Community Services Administration through its Office of Economic Development-provides funding and technical assistance to the CDC's, which are run by locally representative boards of directors. The agency also provides the funding for limited loans to develop rural cooperatives. In addition, the Opportunity Funding Corporation seeks to promote private capital participation in community economic development across the Nation. Sources of Information Inquiries on the following subjects should be directed to the specified office, Community Services Administration, 1200 Nineteenth St. NW., Washington, D.C. 20506, or to a regional office. EMPLOYMENT Persons interested in employment with the Administration should address inquiries to the Personnel Office, 1200 Nineteenth St. NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. PUBLICATIONS Write to the Office of Public Affairs, 1200 Nineteenth St. NW., Washington, D.C. 20506, or to a regional office. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTER Provides general information and literature regarding Administration ac tivities. Located in Room 213, 1200 Nineteenth St. NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Community Services Administration, 1200 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. Phone, 202-254-5840. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 1111 Eighteenth Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20207 Phone, 202-634-7700 The purpose of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injury from consumer products; to assist consumers to evaluate the comparative safety of consumer products; to develop uniform safety standards for consumer products and minimize conflicting State and local regulations; and to promote research and investigation into the causes and prevention of product-related deaths, illnesses, and injuries. |