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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY INTERGOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS
FROM:
HELEN MOBLEY< the
SUBJ:
WEEKLY REPORT
Attached are the weekly reports for the last two weeks. As you
know, the monthly IGA meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday,
April 30 at 2:00 pm in the Roosevelt Room. If you have not yet
called in with your birthdate, please do so by Wednesday, April
29th.
We will be sending to you, via fax, an agenda for the meeting by
Tuesday.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
INSURANCE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20250-1300
April 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE BOBBIE KILBERG, DEPUTY
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
THROUGH:
Cameron D. Bruemmer
CDB
Deputy Director of Public Affairs
FROM:
Gwendolyn T. Bronson, Director
ARB
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
Week ending April 17, 1992
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Under Secretary Roland R. Vautour spoke to the State Rural Development Councils' National
Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 17 regarding the development and implementation
of the State Rural Development Councils, the lynch pin of President Bush's Rural America
Initiative. These councils, now expanded to all interested states, are a state-federal
partnership designed to address the needs of rural America.
USDA ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FACTOR FOR 1990-1991 DISASTER PROGRAM
PAYMENTS
Keith Bjerke, administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural
Stabilization and Conservation Service, announced a national factor of 50.04 percent will be
used to calculate payments to producers who filed claims for crop production losses under
provisions of the 1990-1991 Disaster Program. Bjerke said qualifying producers' payments
were calculated by determining the eligible amount of reduction loss and multiplying it by the
applicable rate. "Because total payments are limited by the $995 million allocated by
Congress, it was necessary to factor this further," Bjerke said. "Producers may calculate
their payments at once by using this percentage." The mailing of payment checks was
scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 14.
FmHA TARGETS IMPROVED SERVICES TO NATIVE AMERICANS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) hosted a
seminar to identify ways to increase their Indian participation in FmHA programs for
housing, farming, community facilities and business enterprises, a USDA official announced.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PRINTED ON RECLA MED MATERIALS
FmHA Indian coordinators, tribal leaders and other Indian officials from around the country
convened in Oklahoma City, for a National Native American Seminar, April 14-15, said
FmHA Administrator La Verne Ausman. Workshops dealt with such issues as FmHA
housing programs on Indian reservations, guaranteed loans and barriers to credit generally.
Jim Pace, director of Indian programs, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S.
Departmental of Agriculture introduced the keynote speaker Oren Lyons, a leading authority
on Native American issues. Chief Lyons is an associate professor and director of Native
American Studies at Syracuse University.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
AMIRIA
STATE OF
April 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DEBRA ANDERSON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SUBJECT: DoD Weekly Report of Intergovernmental Affairs
I.
PAST AND UPCOMING WEEK
On April 3, AT&T General Business Systems, Silver Spring,
Maryland, was awarded an $18,750,000 firm fixed price
contract for the lease, purchase, and service of tele-
communications stations equipment for the Department of
Defense within the National Capital Region.
On April 15, the Chief of Staff, Army, General Gordon R.
Sullivan, spoke at the Marshall Awards dinner held at the
Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, on the
topic "Leadership."
On April 16, the Secretary of the Army addressed the
graduating class of the Army Management Staff College in
Alexandria, Virginia.
On April 17, the Secretary of the Army made remarks at the
Bicentennial of the Army Capstone Ceremony at the Pentagon,
Washington, D.C.
On April 21, the Secretary of the Army will speak at an
Vermont. awards ceremony at Norwich University in Northfield,
On April 22-24, the Army Chief of Public Affairs, Brigadier
General Bill McClain, will participate in the McCormick
Foundation Illinois. Military/Media Symposium held in Chicago,
On April 28, the Secretary of the Army will make remarks at
the Worldwide Conference of Inspectors General to be held
at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Eight Alabama Army National Guard soldiers are continuing
to transport food to the Tuscaloosa Welfare Department Food
Bank and to the Walker County Red Cross Bank for distribu-
tion. They are also continuing to provide potable water to
communities with dry wells due to low water tables.
Two California Army National Guard soldiers are providing
security for homeless individuals.
Two New Mexico Army National Guard soldiers were placed on
active duty to deliver potable water to a public building
after a water main break.
Forty-one South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers pro-
vided traffic control in assistance to civil authorities
while firefighters battled a blaze in the Sica Hollow Park.
Two New York Army National Guard soldiers continue to
assist local authorities in maintaining law and order on a
Mohawk Indian Reservation.
John
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Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585
April 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE SHERRIE ROLLINS
Assistant to the President
for Intergovernmental Affairs
and Public Liaison
The White House
THROUGH:
GREGG WARD JPm
Assistant Secretary
Congressional and Intergovernmental
Affairs
FROM:
DEBORAH L. LOUISON Louison
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Intergovernmental and Public Liaison
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental and Public Liaison Report
PREVIOUS WEEK'S INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
DOE Officials Meet with Texas State Senator on Pantex Plant
Issues
On April 14, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz and Acting Under
Secretary Hendrickson met with Texas State Senator Madden to
discuss issues concerning the Department's Pantex Plant in
Amarillo, Texas.
State Emergency Planning Seminar
On April 15-16, State, Federal and local officials participated
in the first of a four-part series of State emergency planning
seminars in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted by the Office of
Emergency Planning and Operations and the Tennessee State Energy
and Emergency Management Offices.
Introduction of Electric Vehicles
New York and Massachusetts have recently completed the process
for adopting California's regulations for the introduction of
electric vehicles.
City of Philadelphia Establishes Energy Policy Committee Meeting
Philadelphia Mayor Knox has requested that DOE's Philadelphia
Support Office serve on a newly formed City Energy Policy
Committee to help develop energy policies. Other invited members
of the Committee include: the Region III EPA Administrator; the
Director of the Pennsylvania Energy Office; the Philadelphia
Electric Company; the University of Pennsylvania Energy Center;
and local energy experts.
CURRENT WEEK AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Secretary Watkins to Inspect an Ohio Waste Minimization Project
and Participate in a National Technology Initiative Conference
On April 22 and 23, Secretary Watkins will be in Cleveland, Ohio,
to announce an expansion of the Federal program supporting waste
minimization and to participate in a National Technology
Initiative (NTI) conference. On April 22, the Admiral will
inspect a waste minimization project at PPG Industries' Cleveland
plant that is expected to significantly reduce the annual cost of
producing automotive paints at the plant. The cost of the
project is being shared equally by the company, DOE and EPA. The
Federal grants are made through the National Industrial
Competitiveness through Efficiency: Energy, Economics, and
Environment program. Ohio Governor Voinovich and other local
officials have been invited to attend. PPG Chairman Sarni will
participate in the event. On April 23, the Secretary will
participate in the day-long NTI conference, the fifth in a series
of regional meetings between government and industry leaders to
focus on opportunities to improve U.S. competitiveness through
commercialization of new technologies.
Idaho Officials to Visit INEL for Briefings
On April 29, Idaho Attorney General Larry Echohawk and Deputy
Attorney General Clive Strong will visit the Idaho National
Engineering Laboratory (INEL) to receive briefings and tour the
Idaho Chemical Processing Plant, Fort St. Vrain spent fuel
storage facility, and the Radioactive Waste Management Complex.
Other planned presentations will address technology transfer and
the Test Reactor Area.
PREVIOUS WEEK'S PUBLIC LIAISON ACTIVITIES
On April 13, Admiral Watkins addressed the National Association
of Fleet Administrators' Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada.
Liaison Activities in Support of the National Energy Strategy
Department officials met last week with representatives of the
following organizations to help promote the passage of
legislation that reflects the National Energy Strategy:
American Paper Institute
American Petroleum Institute
Chemical Manufacturers Association
Citizens for a Sound Economy
General Motors
Bethlehem Steel
Reynolds Metals
PPG
Independent Petroleum Association of America
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Americans for Energy Independence
CURRENT WEEK AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Assistant Secretary Ward to Address Industrial Users Group
On April 22, Assistant Secretary Ward will address the Industrial
Energy Users Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The group is
made up of energy end users from the chemical, manufacturing and
idustrial sectors.
Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz to Address Texas Oil & Gas Group
On April 22, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz will speak before the
Annual Membership Luncheon of the North Texas Oil and Gas
Association in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Assistant Secretary Randolph to Speak to Petroleum Engineers
On April 22, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Randolph will
address the Society of Petroleum Engineers Eighth Symposium on
Enhanced Oil Recovery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Selection of Winning Advanced Oil Recovery Projects to be
Announced
On April 22, Admiral Watkins will announce those projects
selected to participate in Class I of the Advanced Oil Recovery
Demonstration Program. The announcement will be made in a 10:00
a.m. press conference. Appropriate state and local and
Congressional notifications will be made simultaneously. Acting
Deputy Secretary Stuntz and Assistant Secretary Randolph will
also make simultaneous announcements during their speeches at the
above mentioned events.
DOE to Host National Science Bowl Finals
On April 24-27, DOE will host the finals of the Second Annual
National Science Bowl competition. Thirty teams that were
winners in regional competitions throughout the country will
compete for the championship. DOE has submitted a request to the
White House for a brief Rose Garden ceremony on Tuesday morning,
April 28 to honor the winning team.
Aiken, South Carolina Chamber Officials to Visit DOE
On April 29, representatives of the Aiken, South Carolina,
Chamber of Commerce will be briefed on issues related to the
Savanah River Site by Acting Under Secretary Hendrickson and
Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs Claytor.
Other Liaison Activities in Support of the National Energy
Strategy
On April 23, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz will meet with the
CEO's of the major energy associations to discuss the National
Energy Strategy.
We continue to arrange meetings with leading representatives of
the oil, natural gas, coal, electric, nuclear and renewable
energy industries, and with business, consumer, transportation,
labor and farm organizations, to discuss the Department's various
initiatives and to build grassroots support for comprehensive
energy legislation. The following organizations will be visited
this week:
The Business Council
Gas Research Institute
R&D Industry Associations
Citizens for a Sound Economy
Attached is a copy of the most recent Senior Officials Speaking
Engagements
CC: Bobbie Kilberg
Cece Kremer
Acting Deputy Secretary Linda Stuntz
Jim Phalen, CP-2
UNITED
STATE
AGENCY
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PROTECTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
April 20, 1992
OFFICE OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS
MEMORANDUM
AND STATE/LOCAL RELATIONS
SUBJECT: White House Report
FROM:
Laurie D. Goodman
Associate Administrator
Gerry
TO:
Barbara G. Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs
Associate Administrator Visit to Region VII: Laurie
Goodman, Associate Administrator for Regional Operations and
State/Local Relations, visited EPA Region VII on April 7. Her
agenda included a tour of the Environmental Services Division,
presentations on, and site visits to, Economy Chrome and
Conservation Chemical Company, and a meeting with senior staff.
Issues discussed with senior staff included contract management,
strategic planning, Total Quality Management, and small
communities' environmental concerns and programs.
Tenth Annual Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
Conference: Regional Operations and State/Local Relations staff
attended the 10th Annual Native American Fish and Wildlife
Society Conference held jointly with the Intertribal Timber
Council in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 6-9. Over 600 attended
the first joint meeting between the two organizations. New
Mexico's Governor Bruce King welcomed the Native American
participants and encouraged them to continue to work toward
striving for a more environmentally conscious Nation. The
conference focused on Inter-Agency Cooperative Fish and Wildlife
Resources Management, GIS Application in Fish and Wildlife
Management, Indian Forest Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service Native American Policy, the Endangered Species Act and
the Implications on Indian Resources Management, and the Native
American Wildlife Enhancement Policy.
EPA Responds to Chicago Flood: Water and sediment from the
Chicago River poured into utility tunnels and building basements
in Downtown Chicago. Much of the central business district lost
electrical service and had to be evacuated. EPA Region V
Emergency Response staff, in conjunction with the Illinois EPA
and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, is sampling
OPTIONAL FORM 99 (7-90)
FAX TRANSMITTAL
of pages
Printed on Registed Paper
To
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standing water and sediment in basements for PCB's and heavy
metals to advise the city and property owners on proper cleanup.
EPA Solid Waste Co-sponsors Recycle '92 Symposium: EPA
co-sponsored the New Mexico Governor's Symposium on Recycling
held April 9-10 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Federal,
state, and local government officials throughout the Southwest
attended the two-day conference. The highlight was an address by
Governor Bruce King. Vendors from across the country exhibited
their recycled products and services.
Pipeline Explosion, Brenham, TX: On April 7 at
approximately 7:15 a.m., a fire and explosion occurred at the
Seminole Pipeline Storage facility in Brenham, Texas. The
pipeline is owned by Union Texas Transmission and the storage
facility is owned by Seminole Pipeline Company. There were 18
injuries and two deaths as a result of the fire and explosion.
Approximately 50 houses within a two-mile radius were damaged.
The explosion killed livestock and destroyed vegetation
surrounding the site. Agencies responding to the blast were EPA,
OSHA, National Transportation Safety Board, Texas Railroad
Commission (TRRC), Texas Water Commission, and the Texas
Department of Public Safety. There were two small oil spills
incidental to the blast that the TRRC assumed lead on. EPA plans
no further emergency response action covering this event.
TRUMAN
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH a HUMAN SERVICES
WEASTN
Office of the Secretary
of
Washington, D.C. 20201
April 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO: Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President
and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM
: Schuyler J. Baab
P
Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT
: Intergovernmental Affairs Report --
April 13 - April 17, 1992
CURRENT ISSUES
CSG Task Force Reviews Healthy People 2000 Goals
Representatives from the HHS' Public Health Service and
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs attended the Council of
State Governments (CSG) National Committee and Task Force
Meeting in Key Largo, Florida to assist the CSG's Health
Policy Task Force as it considered ways to implement
national objectives of Secretary Sullivan's Healthy People
2000 initiative. This initiative has identified over 300
national health promotion and disease prevention objectives
and strategies intended to increase the span of healthy life
of, reduce health disparities between, and achieve access to
preventive services for all Americans. During its day-long
meeting, the CSG Health Policy Task Force identified those
objectives that could be achieved through State action. The
task force plans to prioritize and develop strategies for
implementing many of these objectives in the meetings later
this year.
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
B
Washington, D.C. 20210
UNITED DEPARTMENT
April 20, 1992
Memorandum For:
Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President
and Director of Affairs
From:
Virginia Lamp Thomas
Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Subject:
Weekly Report: April 13 - April 17, 1992
I. Current Secretarial Activities
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON THE BECK DECISION
On April 13, Secretary Martin announced steps that the
Department of Labor is implementing immediately to strengthen the
protections that the law provides for millions of American
workers as à result of the President's Executive Order of April
13 on the Beck Decision.
JOB TRAINING 2000 ANNOUNCEMENT
On April 14, Secretary Martin accompanied President Bush to
Frazier, Michigan. The President and the Secretary toured the
Gittings and Lewis factory where the President announced the
legislation for Job Training 2000. The proposed reform of the
vocational education and job training system would streamline the
existing system of 60 programs administered by seven agencies,
currently costing $18 billion. The President and Secretary
Martin called on each Governor to initiate a Job Training 2000
strategy in his or her State. Secretary Martin this week wrote
each Governor to announce incentive grants to be used by the
States to assist in: 1) bringing together business, labor and
community leaders in their State to develop ways to consolidate
job training programs; 2) creating demonstration projects to
showcase and expand exemplary efforts at the State and local
level; and 3) proposing complementary State legislation and
regulatory changes to eliminate barriers to a coherent job
training system.
on April 14, the President announced that he is transmitting
to Congress the Youth Apprenticeship Act of 1992. The President
announced six Federal-State partnerships to develop and implement
state-wide youth apprenticeship programs in Maine, Oregon,
California, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan. Youth Apprenticeship
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Research and Demonstration Projects will also be instituted to
determine how to strengthen most effectively the transition from
school to work.
The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
staff notified the Governors of Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin,
California, Oregon and Iowa of their selection for grants up to
$250,000 as States chosen to develop model apprenticeship
programs.
PHILADELPHIA TRIP
On April 15, Secretary Martin visited the regional office of
the Department of Labor (DOL), addressed the Regional Executive
Council, presented the awards at the Region III Awards Ceremony,
and visited the Tradeswomen of Philadelphia/Women in Non-
Traditional Work (TOP/WIN) program. As part of her continuing
effort to experience real work situations, Secretary Martin
received hands-on fork lift training.
NEW YORK TRIP
On April 16, Secretary Martin addressed the Financial
Executives Institute, speaking on the President's proposed
reforms of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the
Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), Job
Training 2000 and implementation of the Beck Decision.
While in New York, Secretary Martin addressed the New York
Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers, speaking on
the labor agenda for the 90's, SCANS, the Glass Ceiling
Initiative, Job Training 2000 and the economy.
on April 16, the National Mother's Day Committee honored
nine women as "Outstanding Mothers:" Labor Secretary Lynn
Martin, Joan Rivers, Paula Zahn, Cokie Roberts, Cathleen Black,
Rigby. Princess Yasmin Aga Kahn, Mary Lupo, Deborah Norville and Cathy
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
The number of seasonally adjusted initial claims for State
Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits totaled 415,000 for the week
ending April 4, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week. The
revised figure for the previcus week was 433,000. Initial claims
are now 56,000 below their comparable year-ago level.
II. Future Secretarial Activities
During the week of April 20, Secretary Martin will join with
other Cabinet officials in meeting with former President Carter
to discuss the Atlanta Project. The Secretary will also meet
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with Raul Yzaguirre, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
National Council of La Raza.
III. Intergovernmental Affairs Activities
Grants
Secretary Martin announced three grants this week to assist
workers dislocated by base closings and other defense related
industry slowdowns.
Arizona received $2,000,000 for workers dislocated by the
closure of Williams Air Force Base, Appreximately 1,500
workers will be provided assessment, job search, classroom
training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training,
and support services. OCIA staff notified Governor
Symington's office of the award.
Connecticut received $400,000 from the Department of Labor
to assist 160 workers dislocated from UNC Naval Products.
OCIA staff notified Governor Weicker of the grant.
Utah received $1,000,000 for dislocated workers from
Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus Works and Strategic Materials
operations and the closure of Rockwell International's
manufacturing facility for electronic and transportation
equipment: OCIA staff notified Governor Bangerter of the
award.
Missouri received $750,000 to assist workers dislocated from
the Zenith Corporation. The majority of those jobs will be moved
to Renosa, Mexico, within a few months. This grant will provide
job related services to laid off workers. OCIA staff notified
Governor Ashcroft of the awards.
JOB TRAINING 2000
The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
(OCIA) arranged briefings on Job Training 2000 and the Youth
Apprenticsship Act of 1982 for Governors' offices, public
interest groups and employment and training representatives.
OCIA mailed information packets to Governors, Labor
Commissioners, public interest groups and agency
intergovernmental offices. OCIA is preparing a mailing to State
legislative leaders as part of the President's initiative for
complementary State legislation.
BRIEFINGS
OCIA staff provided briefing information for Secretary
Martin's trips to New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Michigan,
and prepared briefing notes for the President's trip to Detroit,
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Michigan. OCIA also prepared briefing information for Deputy
Secretary Spurlock's scheduled trip to Kansas City.
FIELD ACTIVITIES
Secretary's Representative Bill Lisano, Region I (Boston),
attended the first Public Meeting on Voluntary, Industry-Based
Skill Standards and Certification. Nineteen people from
business, labor, the education community and the Massachusetts
and Rhode Island Departments of Labor testified. All of the
responses were positive. It was agreed that standards are needed
in order to give schools appropriate apprenticeship and training
programs and to give workers specified goals to attain.
Mr. Lisano met with Jamie Bush, Governor Weld's office, Sue
Davenport, Regional Administrator for the Department of Health
and Human Services, and the Secretary's Representative for the
Department of Education to discuss "I Have a Dream" which Jamie
Bush is heading. The program will assist and encourage residents
to utilize existing resources in the community where available
and to coordinate the introduction of resources from outside the
geographic area when necessary.
Bill Lisano reported that according to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), the Boston metropolitan area shed almost 94,000
jobs last year, the biggest loss recorded in the 20 years the
government has been tracking the numbers. Every industry except
health care lost jobs, and every demographic group ended in worse
shape than last year. The biggest job loses: Services - 21,900;
Manufacturing - 17,000; and Construction 11,400, the lowest
level since 1978.
Mr. Lisano reported that Electric Boat handed 60-day layoff
notices to 1,888 employees in four states. The layoffs were
fewer than the 2200 the company had announced in February because
some workers left on their own in the interim.
Secretary's Representative Walter Kirby, Region II (New
York), attended the kickoff of New Jersey 2000 held at the War
Memorial Building in Trenton, New Jersey. U.S. Secretary of
Education Lamar Alexander and Governor Jim Florio were on hand
for the celebration.
Mr. Kirby met with David Milne, the President and CEO of Gas
Energy Incorporated (GEI). The company is starting construction
of a $250 million energy plant at JFK Airport. The discussion
centered on minority participation in the workforce, Mr. Milne'
agreement with the Pert Authority, and the Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs' role in the matter.
Mr. Kirby reported that Governor Mario Cuomo introduced
legislation allowing workers with new children or sick family
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members to take up to four months of unpaid leave from their
jobs. Cuomo's reason for the proposal was increasing numbers of
New York workers who must care for babies and seriously ill
parents. The employee would keep his or her benefits while on
unpaid leave and would return to the same position or one with
the same wages and benefits.
Secretary's Representative Chuck Lewis, Region III
(Philadelphia), participated in events with Secretary Martin.
The Secretary did a live interview with KYWM, visited the TOP/WIN
program, did a private interview with Maida Odom (The
Philadelphia Inquirer), attended a Curt Weldon event, and spoke
and presented awards at Region III Annual Awards Ceremony.
Secretary's Representative Rocky Romano, Region IV
(Atlanta), attended the Employment and Training Administration's
(ETA) Regional Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. There
were 7 participants from the national office who gave
presentations and held question and answer sessions. The meeting
was held to update ETA matters with our eight state Employment
Standards (ES) Directors, Unemployment Insurance (UI) Directors,
and Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) liaisons.
Mr. Romano reported that Florida Secretary of Labor Scruggs
spoke to him about Florida's new training investment program
because the legislation has been approved and the program goes
into effect July 1, 1992. The program deals with unemployment
compensation and the dislocated worker.
Acting Secretary's Representative Rita Parkinson, Region V
(Chicago), met with the Regional Executive Committee (REC) to
discuss events surrounding the flood in Chicago.
Ms. Parkinson participated in events surrounding Secretary
Martin's address to the Museum of Science and Industry in
Chicago, Illinois. Secretary Martin was introduced by Jack Kahn,
President of the Museum of Science and Industry. The event
attracted officials from the private sector, unions, and the
Department of Labor.
Secretary's Representative Paul Story, Region VI (Dallas),
reported Houston Lighting and Power Company laid off 1,000
workers and cut 100 unfilled positions affecting all levels in
the company. The move was effective April 6. The workers
received two months pay plus three weeks salary for each year of
service, up to 52 weeks, if the employees were willing to sign a
waiver indemnifying Houston Light and Power against wrongful-
discharge suits. The company is also providing outplacement
services for six months at no cost to the employee.
Secretary's Representative Elichue Brunson, Region VII
(Kansas city), met with the Labor. Management Conference Committee
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at the Lake of the Ozarks to complete planning for the conference
July 5-9. The Department of Labor was successful in sponsoring
five workshops at the conference: glass ceiling, dislocated
workers, apprentice programs, American with Disabilities Act, and
SCANS.
Secretary's Representative Joe Nunez, Region VIII (Denver),
met with David VanHooser, Director, Golden Door Program, Coors
Brewing Company. This program is an employment and training
program for male and female ex-offenders.
Mr. Nunez and Karen Smith met with Marilyn Hershberger,
Training and Employment Manager, Rocky Mountain News. The
meeting covered Hershberger's program initiatives, such as
Diversity 2000 and training efforts, and DOL initiatives, such as
Workforce 2000, Apprenticeship 2000, Opportunity 2000, SCANS, Job
Training 2000, America 2000, and the Youth Apprenticeship
Program.
Secretary's Representative Sam Wallace, Region IX (San
Francisco), participated in a meeting convened by Bruce Robinson,
Navy Northern California Director for the "Personal Excellence
Partnership Program." Topics discussed were America 2000, Jobs
2000, and the future of Workforce/LA and Workforce California,
for the purpose of identifying ways to work cooperatively on the
President's education and jobs agenda. Robinson stated that the
Navy would like a component of what they are doing to become part
of America 2000. A follow-up meeting is being scheduled.
CC: Frances C. McNaught,
Assistant Secretary for Congressional
and Intergovernmental Affairs
John Schall, Chief of Staff
U.S. Department of
400 Seventh St., S.W
Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
Office of the Secretary
of Transportation
April 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR: Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM:
Abby Didrickson
Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
Two Weeks Ending April 20, 1992
RECENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:
On Sunday, April 19, Secretary Card appeared on CNN's Newsmaker
along with Mayor Raymond Flynn of Boston, MA. The Secretary
discussed the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991 (ISTEA) and the states ability to have flexibility in their
use of transit and highway funds. He emphasized the
Administration's position supporting privatization in the
transportation field.
Federal Transit Administrator Brian Clymer announced that the
agency intends to award $808 million in 129 formula grants to 35
states and the District of Columbia to fund local public transit
projects, aid transportation in rural areas and improve transit
services for elderly passengers and those with disabilities.
The Department has authorized the states to exempt certain
employees of farm-related service businesses from taking the
knowledge and skills tests in order to obtain a limited commercial
driver's license (CDL). Eligible drivers would be issued a
license with restrictions that would substitute for the knowledge
and skills tests required for an unrestricted CDL. This license
would be valid only for seasonal operations and for no more than a
total of 180 days within any 12-month period, and only within 150
miles from the place of business or farm being served. Drivers
could not use the restricted license to operate large tractor-
trailers weighing over 26,000 pounds. They would also be limited
in their ability to carry hazardous materials. The states, at
their option, may issue these restricted CDLs.
The U.S. Department of Transportation approved the transfer of the
Detroit-London route formerly served by Pan American World Airways
to Delta Air Lines subject to certain conditions. Delta's
authority will be terminated if the courts issue a final judgment,
not subject to further appeal, deciding that Pan American's
contract to transfer the route to Delta is no longer enforceable.
Secretary Card addressed the National Conference of Lieutenant
Governors at a White House briefing held in the Roosevelt Room.
He made his presentation after the President's remarks. Discussed
was ISTEA and the expanded roles of states and municipal planning
organizations. He encouraged the lieutenant governors to carry
the message back to their respective states that governors can
play a stronger role in their state's transportation decisions
through the use of flexible funds and electing to use the matching
funds waiver.
Secretary Card addressed the State Legislative Leadership
Foundation at the White House. He discussed the ISTEA, and gave a
similar message to those in attendance as he did to the Lt.
Governors.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director, office of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM:
Sarah M. Hildebrand Amb
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Liaison
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
Week of April 13 - 17, 1992
Meeting With IRS Requested by Governor Branstad's DC Office
Phil Smith, Director of Governor Branstad's DC Office, requested
assistance in setting up a meeting with the IRS to discuss the
treatment of estate taxes for the descendants of lottery prize
winners. On April 16 an informational meeting was held in the
Office of Pass Throughs and Special Industries. Participating
were the Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, several other IRS
lawyers, Phil Smith, Bill Bergman, Executive Director of the
North American Association of State and Provinces Lotteries
(NASPL) and Kate Beach.
Some 30 states now use lotteries as revenue raisers. NASPL and
states are concerned that lottery sales not decrease. Bergman
raised two issues: differing treatment of the estate tax issue in
IRS districts; and, the application of annuity rules causing, in
effect, hardship to the winner/estate.
The Service agreed to provide a letter to Smith and Bergman
explaining how lottery winnings are treated for estate tax
purposes and which will include information to state lottery
directors which they can in turn share with lottery winners (for
example the availability of Form 6161 which can be used in
hardship cases).
Cash Management Improvement Act Update
Several states have contacted Treasury requesting an extension of
the deadline for implementing the Cash Management Improvement Act
of 1990 (CMIA). The Act, which was sponsored by Representative
John Conyers (D-MI), requires states to pay interest on federal
funds that sit unused in state accounts. Under CMIA, each state
has until October 1992 to enter into an agreement with Treasury
establishing procedures to implement the law.
During seven regional meetings with state financial officers,
officials from the Financial Management Service (a Treasury
bureau) discussed implementing CMIA. In those meetings, some
states claimed the October deadline is too soon, because current
procedures are too complex to change before October. Other
states are concerned that changes in accounting procedures will
require action by state legislatures adjourning too early to take
action on the issue this year.
A pending regulation now open for comment (until May 7) may be
helpful to states seeking an extension. The proposed rule would
push the deadline for establishing accounting procedures back to
June 1993; until that time, states would enter into an "interim
agreement" with Treasury and pay interest based on reasonable
estimates.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON DC 20420
TO:
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJ: Highlights for Week Ending April 17, 1992
STATE RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL NATIONAL CONFERENCE: DAS Wilmer D. Mizell
Washington, DC. This was an open, public conference on the State Rural Development
attended the State Rural Development Council National Conference held April 14-15, in
Councils (SRDC) to Inform Interested participants on SRDC goals, to share Information
concerning SRDC strategies and outcomes, and to broaden the perspective of Interested
Agriculture. The DAS for Intergovernmental Affairs represents the VA on the Monday
parties and participants. Opening remarks were made by Edward Madigan, Secretary of
Management Group which Is the interagency group responsible for coordinating the
President's Initiatives in each department and agency.
Wilmer D. Mizell
STATES
Federal Emergency Management Agency
AGENT
Washington, D.C. 20472
April 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President,
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
THROUGH:
Thomas Associate External F. Kranz Director Affairs Thomas Hrung
FROM:
Dirk Vande Beek
Assistant Associate Director
Of::ice of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
White House Intergovernmental Report
On April 15, President Bush declared a major disaster exists in
Illinois due to severe underground floods that struck downtown
Chicago. The President's actions came shortly after FEMA reported
that the city's densely populated business district was
significantly crippled by flood waters from the Chicago River which
surged through a breach in a network of tunnels beneath the area's
streets. Immediately following the President's action, Director
Stickney designated the city of Chicago eligible for Individual and
Public Assistance. In addition, by request of Chief of Staff
Skinner, Director Stickney travelled to Chicago and met with Mayor
Richard Daley and spoke with Governor Edgar on several occasions to
assure them that the Bush Administration will help those victimized
by the disaster. While in Chicago, Director Stickney toured the
disaster which received nationwide media coverage. On Saturday
April 18, the FEMA-State Agreement was signed by Region V Director
Arlyn F. Brower and Governor Edgar.
On April 14-15, Region [I Director Stephen Kempf Jr. participated
in an Interagency Steering Committee meeting to discuss
coordination of the Federal Response Plan.
On April 13, Tom Panuzio met with the U.S. Conference of Mayors to
discuss the possibility of Director stickney speaking at their
annual meeting in June.
General Services Administration
Office of Congressional and
Intergovernmental Affairs
Washington, DC 20405
April 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR BOBBIE KILBERG
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
OF THE OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
THRU:
LONNIE P. TAYLOR
ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR CONGRESSIONAL
AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
FROM:
STUART B. FIPER Street Since
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICER
SUBJECT:
Items for the White House Intergovernmental Report
for the week of April 13-17, 1992
Cleveland Federal Building/U.S. Courthouse
A contract was awarded for Architect/Engineer services for a new
annex to the Cleveland Federal Building/U.S. Courthouse in
Concord, NH. The contract is valued at $2,819,768, inclusive of
options, and the contractor has 56 weeks to complete the design.
Rural Business Conference
GSA participated in Focus 92, a Rural Business Conference
sponsored by the Small Business Administration at Glenvile State
College, Glenvile, WV. The conference, an outreach effort to
small businesses in a large labor surplus area, was attended by
over 200 firms and individuals. U.S. Congressmen Alan Mollohan
and Robert Wise, Jr., attended along with representatives from
the offices of Senators Robert Byrd and John RooMeffeller.
Governor W. Gaston Caperton also participated and provided formal
remarks to the conference attendees.
Coastal Georgia Business Opportunity Fair
GSA participated in the Coastal Georgia Business Opportunity Fair
in Brunswick, GA. Approximately 350 persons attended workshops
conducted by Fort Stewart, Kings Bay Naval Supply Center, the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and other Government
facilities, on how to do business withthe Federal Government.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Office Lease Award
A 15-year lease, with a total contract price of $14,300,000, was
awarded for 61,347 square feet of space for the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) in Salt Lake City, UT. The PBI office,
located in the 257 Tower Building, will house increased FBI staff
supporting the nuclear reduction treaties.
Federal Recycling Program
Printed on Recycled Paper
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Washington, D.C. 20600
April 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DEBRA R. ANDERSON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
AND DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
THROUGH:
KAY COLES JAMES Pl for
ACTING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR STATE AND LOCAL AFFAIRS
FROM:
JOHN E. LITTEL are
SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly Report
I.
HEADS UP
Governor Martinez will be visiting sites in Indiana, Missouri, Ohio,
Michigan, and Illinois this week.
Governor Martinez will address the 15th Annual PRIDE World Drug
Conference sponsored by the National Parents Resource Institute for
Drug Education in Houston, Texas and running from April 30 to May 2,
1992. The conference will be preceded by an international exchange
program on April 27-29.
II.
STATUS OF ISSUES/INTERESTS
The House Select Narcotics Committee will hold a hearing on the
oversight of HIDTA's on May 6. Governor Martinez has been invited to
testify. The Committee will also hold a hearing on drug problems form
a local perspective, though a date for that hearing has yet to be
announced.
Digger Phelps will be the keynote speaker at the Institute for a Drug-
Free Workplace's annual meeting on May 7. The Office of Demand
Reduction and Executive Section are preparing talking points.
III.
SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS
DATE
CONSTITUENT GROUP
AGENCY OFFICIAL
LOCATION
4/14
SOUTHCOM Briefings
Martinez
Panama
4/16
Comm. on Measured
J. Gregrich
Washington
Responses
4/20
Amb. Busby
Martinez
Washington
IV.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE
CONSTITUENT GROUP
AGENCY OFFICIAL
LOCATION
4/23-24
Governor Mickelson of
J. Lancaster (OSR)
Pierre, S.D.
South Dakota
4/27-29
Project Northstar Joint
G. Crosby
Seattle, WA
Coordination Group
5/3-5
ONDCP Southern Regional
New Orleans
Conference
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U.S. Department of Labor
Assistant Secretary for
OTHER
By
Congressional and Intergovernmental Affaire
Washington, D.C. 20210
UNITED SECURITY
April 13, 1992
Memorandum For:
Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President
and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
From:
Virginia Lamp Thomas
Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Subject:
Weekly Report: April 6 - April 10, 1992
I. Current Secretarial Activities
SCANS ANNOUNCEMENT
On April 7, Secretary Martin and the Secretary's Commission
on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) issued the final report,
"Learning a Living: A Blueprint for High Performance." The
report calls for the reorganization of education and work to
close the skills gap and prepare the workforce for the future.
SCANS represents a two-year effort by a 31-member commission
including representatives of education, business, labor and state
government. The Commission is chaired by former Secretary of
Labor William E. Brock. At the same time, Secretary Martin
released a video called "Second to None" and a "SCANS Report
Card," describing nearly 40 of the many SCANS-related programs
underway throughout the country.
AMERICAN BUSINESS CONFERENCE ROUNDTABLE
Secretary Martin spoke at a luncheon roundtable session of
the American Business Conference on the Labor Department's
school-to-work programs, job training and retraining programs and
the Glass Ceiling Initiative.
MEETING WITH THE U.K. AMBASSADOR
Secretary Martin met with Sir Robin Renwick, Ambassador to
the United States from the United Kingdom. The Secretary and the
Ambassador discussed assistance to Central and Eastern Europe;
the social dimensions of the European Community 1992, which is a
series of proposals to harmonize labor market, health and safety,
social security and industrial relations in the European
Community; and the close working relationship of the United
States and Britain on International Labor Organization (ILO)
matters.
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TEXAS "PATRIOTS" ROUNDTABLE
Secretary Martin met with 25 members of the Texas Patriots
Club, a group of active Texas Republicans, who also met with the
President and Cabinet officers.
WORK-BASED LEARNING COMMISSION
On April 7, the National Advisory Commission on Work-Based
Learning met in Washington, D.C. Chaired by Jack MacAllister,
Chairman of US WEST, Inc., the Commission is composed of
representatives of business, education, labor and community-based
organizations. The Commission was established to provide advice
on a continuing basis to the Secretary of Labor on ways to
increase the skill levels of the American workforce and expand
access to training in order to improve American competitiveness.
Deputy Secretary of Labor Delbert Spurlock and Assistant
Secretary for Employment and Training Roberts Jones addressed the
panel.
NEW DEPUTY SOLICITOR OF LABOR
Labor Secretary Martin announced the appointment of Burton
J. Fishman as Deputy Solicitor of Labor for National Operations.
A specialist in employment-related issues, Fishman will report
directly to Marshall Breger, Solicitor of Labor.
CHICAGO TRIP
on April 9, Secretary Martin traveled to Chicago where she
spoke to fifty Lincoln Park High School students who are members
of Junior Achievement. Secretary Martin attended a Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry "farewell reception" for the
statues commissioned for the 1933-34 Century of Progress
International Exposition. The large wooden figures of automobile
workers will be shipped to Washington, D.C., to be displayed at
the Labor Department. Secretary Martin also spoke to BMW
Chairman Eberhard Von Kuenheim and BMW North American President
Karl Gerlinger about the possibility of another BMW assembly
plant in the U.S.
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
The number of seasonally adjusted initial claims for state
unemployment insurance (UI) benefits totaled 432,000 for the week
ending March 28, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week.
The revised figure for the previous week remained unchanged at
456,000.
On April 8, Secretary Martin, at the direction of the
President, sent letters to the leaders of Congress asking them to
work with her in a fiscally responsible fashion to develop and
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pass legislation extending the emergency unemployment
compensation program through the end of 1992.
II. Future Secretarial Activities
During the week of April 13, Secretary Martin will visit
Kentucky for a SCANS announcement; Philadelphia for a regional
office visit; and New York, where she will address the Society of
Human Resource Managers, receive the "Mother of the Year" award
and speak to the Financial Executive Institute.
III. Intergovernmental Affairs Activities
Grants
Secretary Martin announced $18.2 million in grants to 12
states this week to assist in automating unemployment insurance
systems and procedures. States were selected on the basis of
criteria such as the amount of administrative savings, the degree
of provision for state payback of funds, capacity for improving
system performance, technical merit and strategic design.
Grant winners were selected from 33 states submitting 69
proposals at the invitation of the Department of Labor. OCIA
staff notified the Governors of the awards.
The 12 grant awards are:
State
Grant
Governor Notified
Alaska
$1,117,374
Governor Hickel
Arizona
966,976
Governor Symington
Arkansas
5,443,550
Governor Clinton
Florida
448,839
Governor Chiles
Illinois
1,812,051
Governor Edgar
Maryland
212,400
Governor Schaefer
Nebraska
2,307,510
Governor Nelson
North Carolina
1,872,969
Governor Martin
Ohio
2,454,785
Governor Voinovich
Puerto Rico
932,085
Governor Hernandez-Colon
Utah
461,220
Governor Bangerter
West virginia
170,241
Governor Caperton
Secretary Martin announced Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
grants to three states this week to assist workers laid off due
to increased imports of foreign products.
Missouri received $2,400,000 for laid off workers throughout
the State including those from Leisure Wear in Frankfort and
Vandalia, Brown Shoe Company in five locations, and Jay-Zee
Corporation in Branson and Monett. OCIA staff notified
Governor Ashcroft of the award.
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West Virginia received $460,000 to assist laid off workers
throughout the State, including Maidenform, Inc., in
Princeton, Potomac Sportswear in Martinsburg, and Dowell-
Schlumberger, Inc., in Weirton. OCIA staff notified
Governor Caperton of the award.
Wisconsin received $1,150,000 to assist laid off workers
from Uniroyal in Eau Claire and workers throughout the
State. OCIA staff notified Governor Thompson of the award.
SCANS ANNOUNCEMENT
OCIA staff assisted in the coordination of the SCANS
announcement on April 7 by inviting Members of Congress,
Governors' offices, representatives of public interest groups and
union leaders to attend the briefing. OCIA mailed information
packets on SCANS to Cabinet Members, Administration officials,
intergovernmental liaisons, Governors, Members of Congress, Labor
Commissioners and public interest groups.
LT. GOVERNORS MEETING
OCIA staff attended the Lt. Governors meeting in Washington,
D.C., and provided information on DOL programs.
WORK-BASED LEARNING COMMISSION
OCIA staff attended the meeting of the Work-Based Learning
Commission.
SECRETARY'S UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT
OCIA staff provided information to Governors' offices and
public interest groups on the Secretary's announcement that the
Administration will work with Congress on extending unemployment
benefits.
BRIEFINGS
OCIA staff provided briefing information for Secretary
Martin's trips to New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Michigan,
and prepared briefing notes for the President's trip to Detroit,
Michigan. OCIA also prepared briefing information for Deputy
Secretary Spurlock's scheduled trip to Kansas City.
FIELD ACTIVITIES
Secretary's Representative Bill Lisano, Region I (Boston),
met with Local 25 Teamster officials to discuss the Caterpillar
strike and its affect on S. 55, the Striker Replacement Bill.
The Teamsters' main argument focused on the lack of good faith
bargaining by some employers. The group also discussed problems
with the worker compensation program.
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Mr. Lisano reported that the New Hampshire State Senate is
considering a House Bill that would require employers to specify
in their employment advertisements when they are striker
replacement workers. It has been argued that these ads often lure
other workers from outside areas that might not have answered the
ad if they knew a strike were going on.
Secretary's Representative Walter Kirby, Region II (New
York), met with Vivian Manning Fox, Executive Director of the New
York city Private Industry Council, to discuss an upcoming
meeting with Laurie Beckelman, Commissioner of Landmarks for the
city of New York. Ms. Beckelman is interested in developing a
program to train at-risk youths in graffiti removal and
restoration of landmark buildings while including a literacy
component.
Secretary's Representative Chuck Lewis, Region III
(Philadelphia), has been in Peoria, Illinois, monitoring the
Caterpillar strike and ascertaining its affect on S. 55, the
Striker Replacement Bill.
Secretary's Representative Rocky Romano, Region IV
(Atlanta), met with South Carolina Labor Commissioner Virgil
Duffie and Tennessee Labor Commissioner James White, to discuss
plans for a regional conference of the U.S. Department of
Labor/National Association of Governmental Labor Officials
(NAGLO) and other labor issues of concern.
Acting Secretary's Representative Rita Parkinson, Region V
(Chicago), met with Joe Juarez, Regional Administrator, ETA, and
Abbas Hassain, Executive Director of Reduce Recidivism by
Industrial Development (RRID), to discuss various employment and
training programs.
Secretary's Representative Paul Story, Region VI (Dallas),
met with officials of the Heavy Highway Construction Industry and
officials of the Occupational Safety and Training Institute to
discuss the coordination of training of displaced workers in the
Dallas/Fort Worth area with local JTPA Service Delivery Areas.
Mr. Story reported that an explosion at the Seminole
Pipeline Company killed a 6 year old boy and injured 18 others.
The explosion from the pipeline facility, located six miles
southwest of Brenham, Texas, registered 4.5 on the earthquake
Richter Scale and was felt as far away as Galveston, Texas. Five
homes were destroyed; 50 other were damaged. The cause of the
explosion is not yet known but is being investigated.
Mr. Story reported that Fort Worth and San Antonio, Texas,
have been designated by the Department of Justice as 1992
demonstration sites for the "Operation Weed and Seed. n The U.S.
Attorney's Office has said that both cities will receive an equal
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amount of the $550,000 grant for weeding activities through the
rest of the calendar year.
Secretary's Representative Elichue Brunson, Region VII
(Kansas city), participated in the Heartland Conference in Kansas
city, Missouri. The conference's focus was to discuss employment
and training programs to prepare our workforce for the future.
Secretary's Representative Joe Nunez, Region VIII (Denver),
met with Antonio Valdez, District Director, Small Business
Administration, to discuss training programs and health care
issues.
Mr. Nunez and Assistant Secretary's Representative Kim
Stuart met with Shelli Bischoff, Executive Director of Red Rocks
Institute at Red Rocks Community College. The discussion focused
on various Institute initiatives relative to the Department of
Labor's SCANS initiative and Job Training 2000.
Mr. Nunez and Kim Stuart visited the Denver Urban Ministries
Epworth Employment Program (DEEP) and met with Sharon McCormick,
Executive Director of the Denver Urban Ministries. Ms. McCormick
and staff provided details regarding the DEEP program which
assists single parent women prepare for employment.
Secretary's Representative Sam Wallace, Region IX (San
Francisco), met with officials of Oakland Airport to discuss
their development of a training program for youth who are
interested in careers in aerospace and shipping. The group wants
to help disadvantaged youth enter the industry and are interested
in using Defense Conversions Act (DCA) monies for the program.
Mr. Wallace attended the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce's
Employment and Jobs Subcommittee meeting in Los Angeles,
California. Agenda items included reviews of current OSHA
regulations initiatives. and California Environmental Quality Agency
CC: Frances C. McNaught,
Assistant Secretary for Congressional
and Intergovernmental Affairs
John Schall, Chief of Staff
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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WASHINGTON
April 10, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director, Office of Intergovermmental Affairs
FROM:
Sarah M. Hildebrand
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Liaison
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
Week of April 6 - 10, 1992
Briefing for Republican Governor's DC Office Directors
At the request of the RGA and Governor Tommy Thompson's Office
Director, Treasury officials from the Offices of Domestic
Finance, General Counsel and Office of Thrift Supervision went to
the Hall of the States on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss the
financial services regulatory changes announced at an OEOE
briefing last week. The discussion centered on interstate
branching of federal thrifts. The states are concerned that this
would reduce state control over the conduct of the banking and
thrift businesses within their borders.
Treasury made the points that authority to effect these
regulatory changes has existed in legislation for a number of
years and that the changes apply only to federal thrifts, not the
broader range of institutions that have concerned states about
other interstate branching proposals. Our position is that these
changes will increase the supply of credit for housing loans and
other purposes benefiting the housing industry in a number of
ways without affecting states' authority over thrifts.
The White House handout provided at the April 2 OEOB briefing was
mailed to all Governor's DC reps with an offer to provide a
briefing to anyone requesting one. There has not been another
request beyond that from the Republican Office Directors.
Prepared by: Kate Todd Beach, Director
Intergovernmental Affairs Office
Federal Emergency Management Agency
INSURANCE AGENCY
Washington, D.C. 20472
April 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Debra R. Anderson
Deputy Assistant to the President
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
THROUGH:
Thomas F. Kranz David A ak
for
Associate Director, External Affairs
Dirk Vande Beek Dink Vande Back
FROM:
Assistant Associate Director,
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
On April 8, Director Stickney spoke at the National Hurricane
Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. The conference was sponsored by
the National Hurricane Center and FEMA. Over 1,400 people attended
the three day conference.
On April 6, Region VI Director Brad Harris met with EPA Deputy
Regional Administrator Joe Winkle, to discuss coordination of
EPA/FEMA U.S./Mexico border initiatives, particularly in the area
of hazardous materials.
On April 6-10, Region VII Director, S. R. Mellinger participated
along with 60 local government officials from Kansas City, Kansas
in an "Integrated Emergency Response Course" at the Emergency
Management Institute.
On April 6, representatives from the Office of Congressional
Affairs and State and Local Support Directorate, met with
Congressional Staff on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources, to discuss federal response efforts to major disasters
in the Pacific Islands.
On April 6, Region IV Director Major P. May and staff conducted
the Regional Interagency Steering Committee in Atlanta. The
committee met to discuss interagency coordination in disaster
response.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON
the
April 10, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Bobbie Kilberg
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM:
Sarah M. Hildebrand
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Liaison
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
Week of April 6 - 10, 1992
Briefing for Republican Governor's DC Office Directors
At the request of the RGA and Governor Tommy Thompson's Office
Director, Treasury officials from the Offices of Domestic
Finance, General Counsel and Office of Thrift Supervision went to
the Hall of the States on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss the
financial services regulatory changes announced at an OEOB
briefing last week. The discussion centered on interstate
branching of federal thrifts. The states are concerned that this
would reduce state control over the conduct of the banking and
thrift businesses within their borders.
Treasury made the points that authority to effect these
regulatory changes has existed in legislation for a number of
years and that the changes apply only to federal thrifts, not the
broader range of institutions that have concerned states about
other interstate branching proposals. Our position is that these
changes will increase the supply of credit for housing loans and
other purposes benefiting the housing industry in a number of
ways without affecting states' authority over thrifts.
The White House handout provided at the April 2 OEOB briefing was
mailed to all Governor's DC reps with an offer to provide a
briefing to anyone requesting one. There has not been another
request beyond that from the Republican Office Directors.
Prepared by: Kate Todd Beach, Director
Intergovernmental Affairs Office
Federal Emergency Management Agency
ACENCY
V/ashington, D.C. 20472
April 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Debra R. Anderson
Deputy Assistant to the President
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
THROUGH:
Thomas F. Kranz David A. cok
for
Associate Director, External Affairs
Dirk Vande Beek Dink Vande Back
FROM:
Assistant Associate Director,
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
On April 8, Director Stickney spoke at the National Hurricane
Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. The conference was sponsored by
the National Hurricane Center and FEMA. Over 1,400 people attended
the three day conference.
On April 6, Region VI Director Brad Harris met with EPA Deputy
Regional Administrator Joe Winkle, to discuss coordination of
EPA/FEMA U.S./Mexico border initiatives, particularly in the area
of hazardous materials.
On April 6-10, Region VII Director, S. R. Mellinger participated
along with 60 local government officials from Kansas city, Kansas
in an "Integrated Emergency Response Course" at the Emergency
Management Institute.
On April 6, representatives from the Office of Congressional
Affairs and State and Local Support Directorate, met with
Congressional Staff on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources, to discuss federal response efforts to major disasters
in the Pacific Islands.
On April 6, Region IV Director Major P. May and staff conducted
the Regional Interagency Steering Committee in Atlanta. The
committee met to discuss interagency coordination in disaster
response.
EXPARTMENTO
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20250-1300
April 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE DEBRA ANDERSON, DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO
THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
THROUGH:
Cameron D. Bruemmer CDB
Deputy Director of Public Affairs
FROM:
Gwendolyn T. Bronson, Director
AVB
office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs Report
week ending April 10, 1992
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
On Tuesday, Gwen Bronson attended a briefing at the Department of
Labor on the final report of the SCANS (Secretary's Commission on
Achieving Necessary Skills) initiative. SCANS is an educational
program, designed to achieve high skills for high wages.
Jim Pace, Director of American Indian and Alaskan Native
programs, participated in a meeting with Secretary of Agriculture
Edward Madigan and President Peterson Zah, President of the
Navajo Nation. Several issues of concern regarding the delivery
of the Department's services on the reservation were discussed.
Secretary Madigan also favors a new or updated Agreement in
Principle between the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
Deputy Under Secretary Walter Hill spoke to the annual meeting of
the Lieutenant Governors' Association in Washington, D.C. on the
President's Rural America Initiative and the need to build a
partnership between federal and state governments in order that
both can better serve the growth and development of rural areas
in our country. Rural development councils, a federal and state
partnership program, have been implemented in eight (8) states
with an additional thirty six (36) state councils to be
established by the end of FY '93.
Assistant Secretary for Marketing and Inspection Services Jo Ann
Smith was keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Society of
American Florists April 6, in Crystal City. Smith summarized the
history of research and promotion programs, explained the
legislative process and viability of these programs, and
described successful research or advertising activities that have
been initiated by various industries through their research and
promotion boards. Ms. Smith also stressed the need for an
industry to educate its constituents if it expected to garner
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
their support, and to bring producers, wholesalers and importers
into the process at the earliest point.
U.S. TO DONATE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES TO WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
April 7, Secretary of Agriculture Edward Madigan announced the
United States has pledged $80 million of U.S. agricultural
commodities to the World Food Program (WFP), an agency of the
United Nations. "This donation reaffirms the United States'
commitment to relieve hunger and malnutrition in the world's
poorest counties," said Madigan. "The nearly 190,000 tons of
U.S. commodities will help the WFP respond to increasing
emergency food needs worldwide, especially the refugees in Africa
and Asia and those affected by the drought in southern Africa."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide approximately
140,000 metric tons of corn, 40,000 tons of sorghum and 10,000
tons of butteroil. The U.S. donation will consist of commodities
and transportation costs, including internal transport, storage
and handling. The supply period is fiscal year 1992.
USDA RESEARCHERS CONCENTRATING ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS RESEARCH
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are breathing new life
into alternative fuels research at Peoria, Illinois, the home of
earlier studies on making fuel from farm crops and vegetable
oils. "We are pursuing research objectives that hold promise for
creating new uses and expanding markets for agricultural
commodities," said Richard L. Dunkle, director of the National
Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR). The center
is operated by USDA'S Agricultural Research Service in Peoria.
Dunkle said the research is funded by a $1.25 million
appropriation approved by Congress last October. Funds will be
distributed among three research areas in which scientists from
various disciplines such as chemistry and microbiology will work
together.
MADIGAN NAMES RICHARD LYNG TO HEAD MISSION TO FORMER SOVIET UNION
Secretary of Agriculture Edward Madigan has named former
Secretary Richard E. Lyng leader of a mission to the former
Soviet Union to select agriculturally related industries where
U.S. executives will be loaned as problem-solving consultants.
The mission is tentatively scheduled to travel to three newly
independent states April 20-May 3. The loaned executive program
is part of a technical assistance package for the former Soviet
Union announced by President Bush in November. "This program is
a unique effort to help the former Soviet Union improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of its agricultural-related
industries," Madigan said. "Former Secretary Lyng and other team
members have years of experience with U.S. agriculture and
agribusiness that will benefit the project immeasurably."
DEPARTMENT OF DETENSE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
April 10, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DEBRA ANDERSON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SUBJECT: DoD Weekly Report of Intergovernmental Affairs
I.
PAST AND UPCOMING WEEK
On March 16, an Office of Economic Adjustment team met with
Scottish officials at Holy Loch, Scotland, to convey U.S.
Economic adjustment techniques and experience applicable to
the Holy Loch nuclear sub base closure. A well organized
process is underway to create replacement jobs for those
lost by the Navy withdrawal. The team's review and
comments reinforced and lent credibility to the local
action plan.
On March 16-19, Office of Economic Adjustment staff
attended the DoD Eastern Region Installation Commander's
Conference at Destin, Florida. Attendees included DoD
officials and approximately 200 Base Commanders.
Highlights of the Conference included Joint Interservice
Regional Support Groups, environmental, child development,
Defense Business Operations Fund, and base closure
workshops.
On March 27, an Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA)
representative participated as the keynote speaker in a
conference of counties dependent on Department of Energy
(DoE) production facilities. OEA explained the Defense
Economic Adjustment Program and its application to the DOE-
related community near DoE's Haford site in Washington
State.
On March 30, Raytheon Co., Missile Systems Division, West
Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a $90,236,523 fixed
price Army letter contract for the HAWK Phase III Product
Improvement Program. Work will be performed in
Massachusetts.
On March 30, the Army awarded Marinette Manne Corporation,
Marinette, Wisconsin, an $8,068,235 civil works, non-
military contract. The firm fixed-price contract is for
constructing, testing, and delivering a discharge pipeline
system for Dustpan Dredge Hurley. Work will be performed
in Wisconsin.
On March 30, a civil works, non-military Army $57,898,794
contract was awarded to OHM Remediation Services Corp.,
Princeton, New Jersey. The firm fixed-price contract is
for on-site soil incineration remedial activity for Baird
McGuire superfund site. Work will be performed in
Massachusetts.
On March 31, Carothers Construction, Inc., Water Valley,
Mississippi, was awarded an Army $20,283,998 firm fixed-
price contract. The contract is for construction of a
customer service building, a consolidated shop facility, a
wash and scheduled maintenance facility, a paint and
sandblasting facility, an access road and tank trail, a
diesel and gasoline fuel station, and tank capable
hardstand and site improvements. Work will be performed in
Texas.
On April 2, Aerojet General Corp., Azusa, California was
awarded a $321,609,577 modification to a cost plus
incentive fee contract for Sense and Destroy Armor
(SADARM). Work will be performed in California.
On April 2, PRC Incorporated, McLean, Virginia, was awarded
a $22,478, 113 cost plus award-fee contract for the computer
software interface effort at Strategic Air Command (SAC)
Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The work
will be performed at Bellevue, Nebraska and is expected to
be completed in September 1996.
On April 2, General Electric Company, Cincinnati, Ohio was
awarded a $7,673,812 firm fixed-price contract for forty-
six (46) low pressure turbine (LPT) nozzles applicable to
the F101-GE-102 engine for the B1B aircraft. Work is
expected to be completed in May 1995.
On April 3, Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Melbourne,
Florida, was awarded a $26,500,000 (not-to-exceed) face
value increase to a fixed-price-incentive-firm contract for
Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (Joint
STARS) radar sensor producibility enhancements, Phase II,
consisting of the development of the radar sensor reference
oscillator, the redesign and testing of the radar master
oscillator, the redesign of the radar sensor printed wiring
assemblies, implementation of radar sensor line replaceable
units, design improvements for producibility, and
development of the production source for the programmable
signal processor custom very large scale integration
devices. The work will be performed at Norwalk,
Connecticut and is expected to be completed in August 1994.
On April 15, the Secretary of the Army, Honorable Michael
P. W. Stone, will address the Marshall ROTC Awards Seminar
at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia.
On April 15, Secretary of the Navy, Honorable H. Lawrence
Garrett, III will address the Navy League Sea-Air-Space
Exposition Banquet in Washington, DC.
On April 21-24, the Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Research, Development and Acquisition), Honorable Stephen
K. Conver, will be addressing the Atlanta XVIII Conference,
the Ohio Central State University, and the York, PA Paladin
Rollout.
On May 12, the Secretary of the Air Force, Honorable Donald
B. Rice, will address the Houston World Affairs Council in
Houston, TX. Topic to be determined.
A civil works, non-military Army contract was awarded to
Gates Construction Corp., Little Ferry, New Jersey. The
$3,900,000 increment is part of a $12,670,000 firm fixed
price construction contract for Shinnecock Inlet Navigation
Project Jetty Repair and Maintenance Dredging. Work will
be performed in New York.
Department of Commerce, Economic Development
Administration, has approved the first Department of
Defense Community Assistance Grant for $145,000 to the
State of New York to assist communities that are affected
by reduction in defense spending.
Nine Arizona Army National Guard soldiers conducted an
aerial search and rescue for a sixteen year old hiker, and
transported search dogs and conducted an aerial search for
a downed small aircraft.
Two North Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are
supplying potable water to a state building with a
contaminated water system.
Two Puerto Rico Army National Guard soldiers remain on
active duty to perform administrative duties augmenting
FEMA's efforts to help flood State victims.
John A. Dubia
Executive Secretary
OF
ENERGY.
Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585
April 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE SHERRIE ROLLINS
Assistant to the President
for Intergovernmental Affairs
and Public Liaison
The White House
THROUGH:
Gregg Ward
Assistant Secretary
Congressional and Intergovernmental
Affairs
FROM:
Deborah L. Louison Discuson
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Intergovernmental and Public Liaison
SUBJECT:
DOE Intergovernmental and Public Liaison
Report
PREVIOUS WEEK'S INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Secretary Watkins Meets with Ohio Lt. Governor
On April 8, Secretary Watkins met with Ohio Lieutenant Governor
DeWine to discuss the Environmental Assessment of the nonnuclear
facilities in the DOE's weapon complex. During the meeting, the
Secretary stressed that the Department remains committed to
making certain that the nonnuclear consolidation process is open
to comment by local citizens who have contributed to the national
defense. The State of Ohio, other affected States, and the
general public will have the opportunity to review and submit
comments concerning the Environmental Assessment before any
decision is made on whether to proceed with the consolidation.
At the request of Mr. DeWine, the Secretary provided him with
data which was submitted to the Department by the operating
contractors at the six nonnuclear facilities. This raw material
will also be provided to House and Senate authorizing and
appropriating committees, Members of Congress and Governors who
represent areas affected by consolidation.
Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz Meets with President of the Navajo
Nation
On April 6, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz met with Peterson Zah,
President of the Navajo Nation, to begin a dialogue requested by
President Zah on technical and financial support for the
development of Navajo energy resources, the Navajo Transmission
Project and support for Indian legislative initiatives.
Council of Energy Resource Tribes' Dialogue on MRS Issues
On April 6-8, the Council of Energy Resource Tribes and the
Mescalero Apache Tribe held a dialogue in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, to explore the Indian cultural, religious, ethical, and
moral underpinnings of nuclear energy and radioactive waste
management disposal. Department representatives from
Intergovernmental Affairs, Civilian Radioactive Waste Management,
Environment, Safety and Health, and Environmental Restoration and
Waste Management attended to answer any questions about their
respective programs.
Meeting of the NGA Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Energy
and Environment Committee
On April 7-8, the NGA Staff Advisory Committee of the Energy and
Environment Committee met in Washington, D.C. The SAC agreed to
assist DOE in its NES implementation initiative through
promotional efforts, identifying appropriate forums, and to help
to generate State success stories. The NGA will also propose to
the Department of Transportation a national transportation
conference that will include many NES components. Also, the NGA
is considering a major reorganization that would reduce its
current seven committees down to three, with the Energy and
Environment Committee combined with the Agriculture Committee
into a new Natural Resources Committee.
Western Governors' Association Waste Task Force Meeting
On April 8, the Western Governors' Association Waste Task Force
met in Denver, Colorado, with Federal officials from the Nuclear
Waste Negotiator's Office, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and
the Department's Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
to discuss issues related to the Monitored Retrievable Storage
facility grant process.
DOE Officials Meet with NCSL Staff to discuss High Technology
Issues
On April 8, Intergovernmental and Fossil Energy staff met with
staff of the National Conference of State Legislatures to discuss
what that organization could do to assist the Department in
eliminating institutional barriers that inhibit new high
technology electric power sources at the State level. Future
meetings will be expanded to include other DOE Offices (Nuclear
Energy, Conservation and Renewable Energy, and Domestic and
International Policy) with an interest in this subject.
West Virginia Governor Participates in Alternative Fuels Ceremony
On April 10, West Virginia Governor Caperton and DOE officials
participated in a ceremony in Charleston as two natural gas
powered school buses arrived from the AMTRAM Corporation factory
in Conway, Arkansas, for delivery to the Wood County School
District. The buses are part of a three-way partnership between
DOE, the State, and Eastern American Energy Corporation. A total
of 8 buses constitute the project; four are already in service,
and two more will be delivered by May 1. Assistant Secretary for
Conservation and Renewable Energy Davis called the project
another step forward in implementing President Bush's National
Energy Strategy, and stated that the Department will continue to
work with State energy officials, local municipalities, school
boards and utilities across the Nation to encourage and assist in
fleet conversions to alternative fuels.
Council of State Governments Environmental Task Force Meeting
On April 9-11, the Council of State Governments Environmental
Task Force met in Key Largo, Florida. Intergovernmental Affairs
staff attended and participated in a roundtable discussion on
State and local government implementation of the National Energy
Strategy.
Texas Officials Briefed at Pantex Plant
On April 10, at the request of Governor Richards, a briefing was
held at the Department's Pantex Plant in Amarillo for State
officials to discuss the proposed dismantlement program and its
implications for storing weapon components at the plant. Two
additional briefings are planned: one for city and county
officials and one for private citizen groups.
States Adopt Energy Conservation Related Legislation
Recently, the State of New Mexico enacted alternative fuel
conservation legislation that mandates State government
alternative fuel vehicle conversions for at least 30% of new
State vehicles beginning in mid-1993. Illinois Governor Edgar
has signed into law legislation to increase the use of ethanol in
the State by extending through July 1, 1999 a tax break.
Idaho Legislation Establishes New Air Permit Requirements for DOE
Nuclear Activities at INEL
As part of the State's efforts to block Fort St. Vrain spent fuel
shipments into Idaho, Governor Andrus has had the legislature
pass a bill that establishes new air permit requirements for DOE
nuclear activities at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
(INEL). The bill, which amends the Idaho Environmental
Protection and Health Act, was introduced in the State
legislature after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against the
State on March 23, declaring that continued shipment and storage
of spent fuel from Fort. St. Vrain did not require DOE to obtain
a new air permit from the State.
CURRENT WEEK AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Meeting with Texas State Senator on Pantex Plant Issues
On April 14, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz and Acting Under
Secretary Hendrickson will meet with Texas State Senator Madden
to discuss issues concerning the Department's Pantex Plant in
Amarillo, Texas.
Emergency Planning State Seminar
On April 15-16, Office of Emergency Planning and Operations
Director Bickford will be the keynote speaker at the first of a
four-part emergency planning State seminar series in Nashville,
Tennessee.
PREVIOUS WEEK'S PUBLIC LIAISON ACTIVITIES
Energy Department's Government Affairs Roundtable Meets
On April 8, Assistant Secretary Ward convened a meeting of DOE's
Government Affairs Roundtable to discuss House action on the
Department's legislative initiatives. The Government Affairs
Roundtable is made up of chief government affairs representatives
of a broad range of energy trade associations and related
interest groups.
Other Liaison Activities
On April 4-7, DOE representatives addressed the National Propane
Gas Association annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
On April 7, Acting Deputy Secretary Linda Stuntz addressed the
General Public Utilities' 7th annual Washington, D.C. seminar.
On April 8, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz attended the National
Technology Initiative Seminar in Research Triangle, North
Carolina. The seminar focused on biotechnology and environmental
technology.
On April 8, Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert San Martin
addressed the Spring Workshop on Least Cost Planning sponsored by
Washington Gas.
On April 9, Admiral Watkins met with the National Petroleum
Council in Washington, DC.
On April 10, Acting Deputy Secretary Stuntz addressed the
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America in Aventura,
Florida.
Liaison Activities in Support of the National Energy Strategy
On April 5, Assistant Secretary Ward addressed the National Ocean
Industries Association's Washington Conference on energy
legislation that reflects the President's National Energy
Strategy.
Department officials met last week with representatives of the
following organizations to help promote the passage of
legislation that reflects the National Energy Strategy:
Independent Power Producers Working Group
Natural Gas Washington Representatives
Electric Generation Association
Citizens for a Sound Economy
Gas Research Institute
Petroleum Marketers Association of America
Exxon Corp.
Warren Petroleum Co.
Commonwealth Petroleum Co.
Martin Gas Co.
Shell Oil Co.
CURRENT WEEK AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES
On April 13, Admiral Watkins will address the National
Association of Fleet Administrators' Annual Conference in
Toronto, Canada.
Other Liaison Activities
We continue to arrange meetings with leading representatives of
the oil, natural gas, coal, electric, nuclear and renewable
energy industries, and with business, consumer, transportation,
labor and farm organizations, to discuss the Department's various
initiatives and to build grassroots support for comprehensive
energy legislation. The following organizations will be visited
next week:
American Petroleum Institute
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Gas Research Institute
R&D Industry Associations
Attached is a copy of the most recent Senior Officials Speaking
Engagements
CC: Bobbie Kilberg
Cece Kramer
Acting Deputy Secretary Linda Stuntz
Jim Phalen, CP-2
SERVICES.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Washington, D.C. 20201
April 10, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO: Debra Anderson
Deputy Assistant to the President
and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM
: Schuyler J. Baab
Director, Office of Intergovernmental every Affairs
SUBJECT
: Intergovernmental Affairs Report --
April 6 - April 10, 1992
CURRENT ISSUES
Eighteen Cities Receive HIV Funding
Secretary Sullivan announced nearly $60 million in
supplemental grants to 18 cities to pay for health care and
support services for people with AIDS and HIV infection.
Since 1991, more than $205 million has been awarded to
cities with a high number of people diagnosed with AIDS.
The funds were awarded under the provisions of Title I of
the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE)
Act.
"Grants funds will be used by the cities to deliver or
enhance HIV-related outpatient, ambulatory health and
support services and inpatient case management services for
individuals and their families," Dr. Sullivan said.
"Services may include transportation of patients to care
sites, home-delivered meals and meal banks, hospice care and
the wide range of clinical and medical care necessary to
treat the numerous opportunistic diseases affecting those
living with the HIV virus."
STATE OF INTERIOR
United States Department of the Interior
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
March
April 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DEBRA ANDERSON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
THROUGH:
MARK STEPHENSON
ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY AND
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
BILL JARRELL Ry
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
SUBJECT:
Intergovernmental Affairs report
Week of April 6-10, 1992
I.
HEADS UP:
--On April 23, the Salt River Project (SRP) will sponsor a
rededication of Stewart Mountain Dam (east of Phoenix, Arizona).
The ceremony will celebrate the completion of a $50 million
Reclamation Safety of Dams construction program to modify the dam.
The principal items of work included the construction of a new
auxiliary spillway, modifications to the existing service spillway,
and strengthening of the dam with mass concrete placements and
installation of post-tensioned steel cables. Speakers include
Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Dennis Underwood, Governor Fife
Symington, and SRP President John Lassen. The ceremony will begin
at 10:00 am at the Steward Mountain Dam heliport.
II. PAST:
Fish and Wildlife and Parks
--CNN News is developing a major story on maintenance backlog
within the National Park Service.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
--The National Indian Gaming Commission published in the April 9
Federal Register their final regulations on definitions of
different kinds of gaming on Indian reservations. The regulations
classify the different games into classes, Class II and III in
particular. Indian tribes have been adamant in their opposition to
many of the existing games being placed in the Class III category.
--Last week, Bureau of Indian Affairs Assistant Secretary Brown
joined Secretarial Counselor Tim Glidden on a panel before the
National Indian Gaming Association's annual meeting in Las Vegas.
WATER AND SCIENCE
--The Yuma Desalting Plant has been desalting about 5 million
gallons of water per day since March 23. The plant is scheduled to
start depositing desalted water into the Colorado River the week of
April 6 and is expected to reach one-third operating capacity,
about 22.5 million gallons per day, by the end of June.
LAND AND MINERALS MANAGEMENT
--On April 1, the Ohio House passed a substitute version of
legislation which would make the Ohio Mine Subsidence Insurance
Program self-sustaining. The House version reduces the number of
counties subjected to mandatory insurance coverage from 37 counties
(Senate version) to 28 counties. The Senate will vote on the
revised version this week. If passed, the bill will be sent to the
Governor for signature.
--The Illinois House of Representatives published a list of
possible fund sources to address a deficiency in the Illinois
employee hospitalization fund. The list included Federal funds
allocated to the Regulatory Authority and Abandoned Mine Land
agencies. The Office of Surface Mining's Springfield Field Office
has notified both agencies that these funds cannot be considered
for such funding deficiencies.
III. SECRETARIAL EVENTS
--On April 13, Secretary Lujan will address the Bureau of Land
Management Fish and Wildlife 2000 Conference in Albuquerque, New
Mexico. His address will focus on the Department of the Interior's
"Enjoy Outdoors America" Initiative.
--On April 14 and 15, Secretary Lujan will visit Big Bend National
Park and discuss trans-Mexican border park management issues with
two Mexican governors.
2
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON DC 20420
TO:
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJ:
Highlights for Week Ending April 10, 1992
IGA ATTENDS SCANS MEETING: On April 7, 1992, the Partnerships In Education
coordinator attended the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) at
at DOL. One of the primary purposes of SCANS, sponsored by the DOL, is to help students
connect what they learn in class to the world outside.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY NATIONAL CEMETERY DEDICATION ANNOUNCED: The U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs dedicates its 114th national cemetery at San Joaquin Valley
near Santa Nalla, California on June 5, 1992. The cemetery Is located among the major
population centers of San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno and San Jose and will serve one
million Northern California veterans and their families. More than 23,000 gravesites will be
available Initially, with the fully developed cemetery having approximately 83,000 gravesites.
The dedication ceremony will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway,
designated by the Department of Defense as a "Commemorative Event of National
Significance."
TENNESSEE DEDICATES NEW STATE VETERANS CEMETERY: On March 28, veterans and
officials dedicated the new West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery In Germantown, TN (near
Memphis). The speakers, Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter and Tennessee State Veterans
Affairs Commissioner Bill Manning, recognized Memphis National Cemetery Director Mike
Carlota and his staff for their outstanding support to the state from the award of the
$1.3 million VA grant through the opening ceremonies. Also present were NCS State Cemetery
Grant Service Director Hal Graber, Nashville National Cemetery Director Kevin Taylor and
many other congressional, state and local government officials. More than 300 persons
attended the ceremony opening this 200-acre facility, Tennessee's second of three planned
state veterans cemeteries, designed and constructed with the help of VA matching funds.
SECRETARY'S UPCOMING EVENTS:
4/13
Speaks at University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
4/14
Speaks for Soviet Foreign Policy Class, Boulder, CO
Speaks at Annual United Veterans Committee Awards
Banquet, Denver, CO
Myill
Wilmer D. Mizell
Office of
External
Affairs
Federal
April 13, 1992
TO
: Bobbie Kilberg
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
The White House
FROM
: Sanford J. McAllister
Director
son
Division of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT
: Weekly Activity Report
On Friday, April 3, the Commission held an all day workshop
on transmission access and pricing. In addition to Chairman
Martin Allday, all four FERC commissioners and twenty state
commissioners participated in the dialogue. A transcript of the
proceedings is available from the Division of Public and
Intergovernmental Affairs at 202/208-1088.
On Wednesday, April 8, the Commission adopted a final rule
(Order No. 636) that provides for a major restructuring of the
way that interstate natural gas pipelines operate. Chairman
Martin Allday said the final rule, which was adopted unanimously,
will "provide all segments of the natural gas industry with the
regulatory certainty that is the critical step to finally
establishing a nationwide competitive gas market It is the
next, and hopefully last, major step in the Commission's efforts
to allow competition, rather than regulation, to govern how
pipelines operate." Copies of the final rule are available from
the Division of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs at 202/208-
1088.