The Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations was established as an agency in the Executive Office of the President by the Trade Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 1999; 19 U.S.C. 2171), which was signed into law on January 3, 1975. The Office carries out its functions under the authority of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1801) and the Trade Act of 1974.

The Office is headed by the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations,

à a Cabinet-level official with the rank of ambassador, who is directly responsible to the President. In addition, the Office consists of two Deputy Special Representatives for Trade Negotiations, also with the rank of ambassador, and a professional staff.

Established by, and under the direction and control of, the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations are three interagency committees: the Trade Executive Committee, the Trade Policy Staff Committee, and the Trade Information Committee.

The Special Representative for Trade Negotiations is responsible for supervising and coordinating the trade agreements program and he directs U.S. participation in trade negotiations

with other countries.

For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, 1800 G Street NW., Wash. ington, D.C. 20506. Phone, 202-395-5123.

Approved.

ALAN W. WOLFF, General Counsel.

Chairman

Member

Member

Staff Director__

General Counsel__

The Council on Environmental Quality was established by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (83 Stat. 852; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), to formulate and recommend national policies to promote the improvement of the quality of the environment. The Office of Environmental Quality, which provides staff for the Council, was subsequently established by title II of the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 114; 42 U.S.C. 4372).

The Council consists of three members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members is designated by the President as Chairman. The Council is located within the Executive Office of the President.

CHARLES H. WARREN. JAMES GUSTAVE SPETH. (VACANCY).

STEVEN D. Jellinek. (VACANCY).

The Council develops and recommends to the President national policies which further environmental quality, performs a continuing analysis of changes or trends in the national environment, administers the environmental impact statement process, provides an ongoing assessment of the Nation's energy research and development from an environmental and conservation standpoint, and assists the President in the preparation of the annual environmental quality report to the Congress.

For further information, contact the Information Office, Council on Environmental Quality, Washington, D.C. 20006. Phone, 202-382-1235.

Director

Deputy Director___.

General Counsel_

The Office of Telecommunications Policy was created as an agency in the Executive Office of the President by Reorganization Plan 1 of 1970, effective April 20, 1970. Its responsibilities are specified in Executive Order 11556 of September 4, 1970.

The Office of Telecommunications Policy is the executive agency responsible for overall supervision of national communications matters. Its functions may generally be divided into four

areas:

It establishes the executive branch's policies and programs pertaining to communications matters and seeks to implement them through various means, including the proposal of legislation. This area of activity includes such matters as structure of the communications industry, communications goals to be sought in international negotiations, desirable regulatory policies for established broadcasting and common carrier services, and regulatory approach to new technologies such as satellites, cable television, and interconnected computer systems.

It coordinates the planning and evaluates the operation of the communications activities of the executive branch. This includes the establishment of policies and the setting of standards for Federal communications systems, and overall guidance of Federal research and development efforts.

WILLIAM J. THALER, Acting. (VACANCY).

CAROLYN L. TILLOTSON.
COL. WAYNE G. Kay, USAF.

L. DANIEL O'NEILL.
ROBERT W. Ross.
SAMUEL E. PROBST, Acting.
WILLIAM F. FISHMAN.
DONALD JANSKY.
SIDNEY GOLDMAN.
WILLIAM J. THALER.

It is responsible for the allocation and management of that portion of the radio spectrum (approximately one-half) used by the Federal Government.

It develops mobilization plans for the Nation's communications resources, and is responsible for administering those resources in an emergency. This includes responsibility for exercise of the President's war powers in the communications field.

The Director of the Office is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. He is the President's principal adviser and executive branch spokesman on communications matters. The Deputy Director is likewise appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Those functions of the Office which pertain to frequency management for Federal users under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Director, Frequency Management. Responsibility for other functions is divided among other Assistant Directors and the Chief Scientist. Technical support is provided by the Department of Commerce.

are

Advisory bodies which assist the Director in the performance of his functions are the Electromagnetic Radiation Management Advisory Council, composed of experts in radiation. and health; the Frequency Management Advisory Council, composed of

The Council on International Economic Policy (CIEP) was created by Presidential memorandum in January 1971, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on Executive Organization, to improve the coordination of U.S. Government agencies with responsibilities in the field of foreign economic affairs. The Congress first authorized the CIEP in the International Economic Policy Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 646; 22 U.S.C. 2841 et seq.), as amended.

The Council and its staff are responsible for providing a clear, top-level focus for the full range of international economic issues to ensure consistency between domestic and foreign economic policy. CIEP seeks to ensure

W. MICHAEL BLUMENTHAL, Secretary of the Treasury. CYRUS R. VANCE.

W. MICHAEL BLUMENTHAL.
HAROLD BROWN.

BOB BERGLAND.
JUANITA M. KREPS.

F. RAY MARSHALL.
BROCK ADAMS.
BERT LANCE.

ROBERT S. STRAUSS.

CHARLES L. SCHULTZE.

GUS W. WEISS, JR., Acting.

that all factors affecting international economic policy are fully considered and that policy decisions are based on realistic assessments of U.S. foreign economic interests. It further assures that these policy choices are considered in the context of both U.S. domestic economic developments and our broad foreign policy objectives.

The Council is served by a small staff under the direction of its Executive Director.

For further information, contact the Executive Secretariat, Council on International Economic Policy, Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20500. Phone, 202-456-2897.

Approved.

GUS W. WEISS, JR., Acting Executive Director.

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