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The original documents are located in Box 39, folder "Transition Reports (1977) - Transportation Department (3)" of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 39 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library U.S. COAST GUARD DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION B - U.S. COAST GUARD TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Commandant Owen W. Siler Admiral PAS 2-Vice Commandant Ellis L. Perry Vice Admiral PAS 3-Commander Pacific Area Austin C. Wagner Vice Admiral PAS 4-Commander Atlantic Area William F. Rea, III Vice Admiral PAS 11-19-76 DEPARTMENT OF TRA ,PORTATION U.S. COAST GUARD ORGANIZATION COMMANDANT (G-C) CONGRESSIONAL VICE COMMANDANT (G-CV) AFFAIRS STAFF (G-CC) OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (G-H) CHIEF OF STAFF (G-CCS) OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF BOATING SAFETY COMPTROLLER CHIEF COUNSEL ENGINEERING MERCHANT MARINE OPERATIONS (G-B) (G-F) (G-L) (G-E) SAFETY (G-M) (G-0) OFFICE OF OFFICE OF MARINE OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF PUBLIC PERSONNEL ENVIRONMENT & RESEARCH AND HEALTH AND INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS (G-W) SERVICES (G-K) RESERVE (G-R) (G-P) DEVELOPMENT (G-D) AFFAIRS (G-A) FIELD ORGANIZATIONS AREA OFFICES DISTRICT OFFICES HEADQUARTERS UNITS (2) (12) (15) 11-19-76 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD COMMANDANT Admiral Administers the Service in an economical and efficient manner and advises and assists the Secretary of Transportation in matters pertinent to the Coast Guard and its functions. Maintains liaison with public and private agencies concerned with Coast Guard functions and operations. Under the general supervision of the Secretary of Transportation, the Commandant shall: Prescribe broad policies for the government of the Service and generally direct, supervise and coordinate Service endeavor and performance. Guide the legislative programs of the Service and require compliance with the statutory obligations and requirements imposed upon it. Serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary regarding Service matters. Establish and maintain effective liaison and regulations with other agencies of the Federal Government and with the public in general. Serve on interdepartmental or international bodies concerned with matters in which the Department and the Coast Guard have a substantial interest. Keep informed of the approved policies and programs of the Secretary at all times in order to insure Departmental uniformity of decision and continuity of action. Legislative Authority: 14 USC 44 11-19-76 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD VICE COMMANDANT Vice Admiral Assists the Commandant, as directed, in the general administration of Service and acts as Commandant in his absence. Under the general supervision of the Commandant, the Vice Commandant shall: Keep informed of the approved policies and programs of the Commandant. Take action on matters submitted to the Commandant which do not require the personal attention of that officer, and recommend a course of action when the Commandant's review and/or approval is required. Maintain, through the Chief of Staff, an effective coordination of the activities of the several components of organization at Headquarters. Take appropriate action on appeals from actions or decisions of the Chief of Staff that may be entered by Chiefs of Headquarters Offices. Legislative Authority: 14 USC 47 11-19-76 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AREA COMMANDER PACIFIC Vice Admiral Coordinates or directs emergency or contingency operations within Area where a multi-district effort is required, Manages continuing operational and support activities which traverse district boundaries. Administers an Area-wide inspection and improvement system. Under the general direction of the Commandant, the Commander Atlantic Area and Commander Pacific Area shall serve as the intermediate echelon of command between the Commandant and intra-Area district commanders with responsibilities for: Continuing operational control over ocean stations, polar icebreakers, long-range aircraft on inter-district missions, the Area communications system, National Strike Force Teams (response to pollution incidents), the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Reporting System and marine science activities. Redeploying temporarily -- and coordinating or controlling -- personnel and facilities within the Area to meet emergent or contingent operational situations (primary search and rescue, law enforcement on the high seas, and environmental protection). Directing a comprehensive inspection program within Area boundaries (covering HQ units and district offices as well as district operational units. Providing support for the preceding functions in the form of planning, training, evaluation and improvement. Legislative Authority: 14 USC 50 11-19-76 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AREA COMMANDER ATLANTIC Vice Admiral Coordinates or directs emergency or contingency operations within Area where a multi-district effort is required. Manages continuing operational and support activities which traverse district boundaries. Administers an Area-wide inspection and improvement system. Under the general direction of the Commandant, the Commander Atlantic Area and Commander Pacific Area shall serve as the intermediate echelon of command between the Commandant and intra-Area district commanders with responsibilities for: Continuing operational control over ocean stations, polar icebreakers, long-range aircraft on inter-district missions, the Area communications system, National Strike Force Teams (response to pollution incidents), the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Reporting System and marine science activities. Redeploying temporarily -- and coordinating or controlling -- personnel and facilities within the Area to meet emergent or contingent operational situations (primary search and rescue, law enforcement on the high seas, and environmental protection). Directing a comprehensive inspection program within Area boundaries (covering HQ units and district offices as well as district operational units. Providing support for the preceding functions in the form of planning, training, evaluation and improvement. Legislative Authority: 14 USC 50 11-19-76 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMIN. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION C - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Administrator a. Administrator Dr. John L. McLucas Exec. Level II PAS b. Special Assistant VACANT GS-14 Schedule C C. Deputy Administrator VACANT Exec. Level IV PAS 2-Office of the Chief Counsel a. Chief Counsel Bert Z. Goodwin GS-18 NEA 3-Office of General Aviation Affairs a. Assistant Administrator Allan F. Landolt GS-16 NEA 4-Office of Public Affairs a. Assistant Administrator Joseph Laitin AD-16 Schedule C 11-19-76 DEPAR I OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR Deputy Administrator Office of Office of Office of Office of Civil Aviation Office of Flight Office of Office of Office of Aviation Aviation Security International Airports Chief Standards General Public Programs Safety Service Civil Rights Aviation Medicine Counsel Service Aviation Affairs Affairs Associate Administrator Associate Administrator Associate Administrator for Policy Development for Air Traffic and Associate Administrator for Engineering for Administration and Review Airway Facilities and Development Office of Office of Airway Office of Systems Air Traffic Office of Office of Legistics Office of Aviation Aviation Facilities Service Management Systems Research and Service Budget Service Personnel Policy System Plans and Training Engineering Development Systems Management Service Office of Office of Office of Office of Environmental Investigations Accounting Laber Quality and Security and Audit Relations New Recky Europe, National Metropolitan Aeronautical Washington Eastern Southern Great Lakes Central Southwest Western Northwest Alashan Pacific-Asia Mrica, and Aviation England Mountain Center Airports Region Region Region Region Region Region Facilities Region Region Region Region Region Middle East Experimental Region Center 11-19-76 ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Executive Level II Directs and controls the operations of the Federal Aviation Administration and acts as principal adviser to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Transportation on civil aviation matters and air transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for: promulgating and enforcing regulations on all safety matters relating to the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of aircraft; registering aircraft and recording rights in aircraft; developing, modifying, testing, and evaluating systems, procedures, facilities, and devices needed for the safe and efficient navigation and traffic control of aircraft; locating, constructing or installing, maintaining, and operating Federal aids to air navigation, wherever necessary; developing air traffic regulations, and administering air traffic control of civil and military air operations within U.S. airspace; providing grants-in-aid for developing public airports; and promoting and encouraging civil aviation abroad through technical aviation assistance to other governments. Legislative Authority: Public Law 89-670 Department of Transportation Act, dated October 15, 1966 Sect. 3 (e) (1) (2); Sect. 10 (d) (2) (Note: Restrictions on qualification 49 USC 1341) 11-19-76 SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR GS-0301-14 The Special Assistant serves as a personal and confidential assistant undertaking assignments designed to relieve the Administrator of a volume of time-consuming but important and techincal matters associated with and necessary to the review of problems referred to him for consideration and decision. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(h)(2) 11-19 76 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATOR Executive Level IV The Deputy Administrator assists the Administrator in the discharge of his responsibility with authority to act for him in all matters not reserved to the Administrator by law, order, or instruction of the Administrator. Legislative Authority: Public Law 89-670 Department of Transportation Act, dated October 15, 1966 Sect. 3 (e) (1) (2); Sect. 10 (d) (4) (Note: Restrictions on qualifications 49 USC 1342) 11-19-76 CHIEF COUNSEL GS-905-18 The Chief Counsel for the Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for directing the performance of all legal work of the administration, which includes promulgation and administration of the administration's basic enforcement policies and precedures; preparation for the prosecu- tion or defense of litigation involving the administration: legal phases of the work associated with the promulgation of air safety standards, rules and regulations; enformcement of the laws, rules, and regulations administered by the administration; legal aspects of the administration's legislative program; provision of legal guidance in the execution of the administration's facilities procurement and research and development contracting programs; legal assistance in the execution of the Federal-Aid Airports Program under the Federal Airport Act; provision of legal counsel with respect to the administra- tion's international aviation programs; legal services in the establish- ment and maintenance of interagency agreements and relationships; and all legal phases deriving from the Administrator's responsibility for the control of airspace. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 110 11-19-76 ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR GENERAL AVIATION GS-301-16 The incumbent advises and assists the Administrator and the Deputy Administrator in the exercise and performance of their statutory responsibilities in the promotion, encouragement and development of civil aeronautics as these relate to General Aviation. Fosters understanding of the mission and activities, of the FAA by state and local government officials, and by organizations, education institutions and associates concerned with aviation. Advises the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, headquarters elements, and regional offices of views of these groups toward FAA policies and programs and of General Aviation problems. There is substantial interest by the Congress, organizations, the general aviation industry, and the private flying public. The issues faced by the incumbent on behalf of the FAA are sensitive and critical. He develops and executies programs which stimulate interest in and support for civil aviation and aviation facilities among Federal, state, and local officials; educational institutions; civic and service clubs; and business, progessional and industrial organizations. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 1117 11-19-76 ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS GS-1081-16 The Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs directs and is responsible for the mission of the Office of Public Affairs which is to initiate and participate in the execution of coordinated plans and programs to ensure that major programs, policies, objectives and achievement of the FAA are effectively presented to the public, the aviation community and FAA employees. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 1362 11-19-76 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMIN. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION D - FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Administrator a. Administrator Norbert T. Tiemann Exec. Level II PAS b. Deputy Administrator Joseph R. Coupal, Jr. Exec. Level IV Schedule C 2-Office of the Chief Counsel a. Chief Counsel VACANT GS-18 NEA 3-Office of Planning a. Associate Administrator William L. Mertz GS-18 NEA 11-19-76 FEDERAL HIGHW DMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE OFFICE OF OFFICE OFFICE OF PROGRAM REVIEW NATIONAL OF OF HIGHWAY AND CHIEF COUNSEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE INVESTIGATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR FOR FOR FOR RESEARCH RIGHT-OF-WAY ENGINEERING AND FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF OFFICE OFFICE or OFFICE OF BUREAU OF OFFICE OF PROGRAM AND OF ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHWAY MOTOR CARRIER PERSONNEL POLICY PLANNING RESEARCH POLICY OPERATIONS SAFETY AND TRAINING OFFICE OF OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF HIGHWAY OF Of TRAFFIC HIGHWAY FISCAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY OPERATIONS SAFETY SERVICES OFFICE OFFICE OF OF MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING SYSTEMS OFFICE OF REGIONAL OFFICES CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT DIVISION OFFICES TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER CENTER 11-19-76 ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Executive Level II Represents the Department of Transportation and advises the Secretary in all matters relating to highway transportation, assigned highway and motor carrier safety responsibilities, and the coordination of highways with other modes of trans- portation. Legislative Authority: Public Law 89-670 Department of Transportation Act Sect. 3 (e) (1) ; and Public Law 91-605 Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970, dated December 31, 1970, Section 114 (a) (2) 11-19-76 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Executive Level IV The Deputy Administrator assists the Administrator in the discharge of his responsibility with authority to act for him in all matters not reserved to the Administrator by law, order, or instruction of the Administrator. Legislative Authority: Public Law 91-605 Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970, dated December 31, 1970, Section 114 11-19-76 CHIEF COUNSEL GS-905-18 As the principal legal officer of the Federal Highway Administration, the Chief Counsel is the legal advisor to the Federal Highway Administrator, Associate Administrators, Office Directors, and Regional Administrators. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota space 309 11-19-76 ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR PLANNING GS-1515-18 Serves as Associate Administrator for Planning and member of the immediate staff of the Federal Highway Administrator, participating fully in the policy determining functions and being fully involved in the support of the Administrator's policies and often-controversial programs. Advises and assists the Federal Highway Administrator and the Deputy Federal Highway Administrator in directing, coordinating, controlling, and ensuring the adequacy of Administration plans and programs for all Federal Highway Administration planning as it relates to the missions, programs and objectives of the Federal Highway Administration. He is responsible for programs involving (a) development, implementation, and coordination of the Federal Highway Administration system of policy planning and programming, including policy development, legislative recommendations, establishment of intermediate and long-range goals, and critical evaluation of operational achievements in relation to goals, long-range costs and financial resources; and (b) planning, direction and conduct in cooperation with the States and local communities of a comprehensive nation-wide planning program for the development of highway and other transportation systems. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Non-Quota Space 0053 11 19-76 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E - FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Administrator a. Administrator Asaph H. Hall Exec. Level III PAS b. Special Assistant Edward J. Rollins GS-15 Schedule C C. Deputy Administrator Bruce M. Flohr GS-18 NEA d. Public Information Officer Paul D. Young GS-15 Schedule C 2-Office of the Chief Counsel a. Chief Counsel R. Lawrence McCaffrey, Jr GS-16 NEA 3-Office of Policy and Program Development a. Associate Administrator Martin D. Zell GS-17 NEA 11-19-76 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION Administrator ROA-1 Deputy Administrator ROA-2 Office of Planning Special Staff and Minority Resource Civil Rights ROA-10 Center Public Affairs ROA-30 Chief Counsel Budget Development Executive Secretariat RBP-1 ROA-5 ROA-20 RCC-1 Associate Administrator Associate Administrator Associate Administrator Associate Administrator Associate Administrator for for for for Policy and Program for Administration Federal Assistance Safety Development Research and Development RAD-1 RFA-1 RRS-1 RPD-1 RRD-1 I ( RRS-20 Office of Office of Office of Office of Office of Office of Office of Office of Procurement Management State Rail Programs Rail Assistance Safety Standards and Passenger Systems Freight Systems Systems Programs Programs RAD-30 RAD-20 RFA-30 RFA-20 Procedures RRS-10 RRD-20 RRD-10 Office of Office of Office of National Office of Personnel Rail Economics Office of Administrative Rail Systems Rail Systems Analysis and and Operations Project Office and Rail Safety Training Policy Development Research Program Development RAD-40 RAD-10 RPD-10 RPD-1 RPD-20 RRD-30 Northeast Transportation The Alaska Test Center Regional Offices Corridor Railroad Project Office ITC-1 RAR-1 11-19-76 ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION Executive Level III The Administrator is the principal advisor to the Secretary on railroad affairs and other intercity fixed guideway transportation matters. He is the principal representative of the Department in relations with the Congress, other elements of Government, the transportation community and the public, with respect to railroad affairs and other intercity fixed guideway transportation needs, policies, programs, resources and actions. Legislative Authority: Public Law 89-670 Department of Transportation Act, dated October 15, 1966, Sect. 3 (e); Sect. 10 (d) (3) 1-19-76 SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR, FRA GS-0301-15 This position is that of Special Assistant to the Federal Railroad Administrator and involves designated or self-generated assignments that unburden the Administrator or recommend to him courses of action to be taken on matters referred to his office for consideration and decision. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(e)(7) 11-19-76 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GS-340-18 The Deputy Administrator assists the Administrator in the discharge of his responsibilities, with authority to act for him in all matters not reserved to the Administrator. He chairs the Research and Safety Committees. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 111 11-19-76 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER GS-1081-15 This position is that of Public Information Officer who directs the Public Affairs staff under the jurisdiction of the Federal Railroad Administrator. This office provides the focal point through which information concerning the mission and objectives of the Administrator is disseminated to representatives of information media, railroad and related industries, and the general public. The Public Information Officer is responsible for directing a program that will promote understanding and acceptance of, and cooperation with, Federal Railroad Administration activities. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(e)(5) 11-19-76 CHIEF COUNSEL FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GS-905-16 The Chief Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the Administrator and Associate Administrators. He advises the Administrator on legal matters and provides legal counsel and advice to other offices of FRA. He directs and administers all legal services required in the operation of FRA. He cooperates with the General Counsel and other legal officers of DOT in Departmental legal matters affecting FRA. He also serves as a member of the FRA Safety Committee. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 1363 11-19-76 ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR POLICY AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GS-301-17 The incumbent is the advisor to the Federal Railroad Administrator in the development of new or revised policies, plans and projects that involve the nation's rail systems. Is responsible for advocacy of Administration programs, which often includes the support of controversial features of rail transportation economic, efficiency, and economic regulatory matters. As a key advisor to the Administrator, the incumbent is accountable for fostering economic efficiency and viability of the rail industry that is compatible with the Administration's programs. He contributes heavily to the development of national policy toward ground transportation in general, and the railroads in particular. In his specific field emphasis is placed on the present and forecasted health and viability of the industry, its economic problems, the state of its systems and procedures, the quality of its service, how it interfaces with other transportation modes, and what the Federal Government's role relative to the industry should be. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 0376 11-19-76 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION F - NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Administrator a. Administrator John W. Snow Exec. Level III PAS b. Special Assistant VACANT GS-15 Schedule C C. Deputy Administrator Charles E. Duke Exec. Level V Schedule C d. Public Information Officer Robert M. Hawk GS-15 Schedule C 2-Office of the Chief Counsel a. Chief Counsel VACANT GS-17 NEA 11-19-76 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE N40-01 CIVIL RIGHTS SECRETARIAT N40-10 N40-20 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR N40-02 OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER SERVICES CHIEF COUNSEL N40-40 N40-30 ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR PLANNING AND MOTOR VEHICLE RESEARCH AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION EVALUATION PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS N47-01 N41-01 N43-01 N42-01 N48-01 REGIONAL OFFICES 11-19-76 ADMINISTRATOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Executive Level III The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Represents the Department of Transportation and advises the Secretary on all matters relating to: functions under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, functions assigned with respect to drivers and motor vehicles under the Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended and by the Highway Safety Acts of 1970 and 1973, and functions under the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act of 1972. Legislative Authority: Public Law 91-605 Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970, dated December 31, 1970, Title II, Section 202 11-19-76 SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR, NHTSA GS-0301-15 This position provides a confidential special assistant to the Administrator to function in a close personal and confidential capacity for the purpose of conducting special studies, providing advice, and representing and speaking for the Administrator. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(i)(3) 11-19-76 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Executive Level V The Deputy Administrator assists the Administrator in the discharge of his responsibility with authority to act for him in all matters not reserved to the Administrator by law, order, or instruction of the Administrator. Legislative Authority: Public Law 91-605 Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970 dated December 31, 1970, Title II, Section 202 11-19-76 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER GS-1081-15 This is the position of the Director of Public Information under the jurisdiction of the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration. The Director provides the focal point through which information concerning the mission and objectives of the Adminis- tration is disseminated to representatives of information media, automotive and related industries, and the general public. The Director is responsible for a program which will promote under- standing and acceptance of, and cooperation with, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration activities. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(i)(4) 11-19-76 CHIEF COUNSEL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION GS-905-17 The incumbent is the principal assistant to the General Counsel of the Department in his capacity as legal adviser to the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator and other key officials of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He directs the day-to-day activities of a legal staff and is responsible for the legal services and repre- sentations of NHTSA activities. He represents and/or advises the Administrator in dealings with other elements of the Department, members and committees of Congress, the Courts, legal staffs of Federal and state agencies and those of the private sector. His rulings and decisions have a direct nationwide economic and/or social impact upon the automotive industry, states and political subdivisions, and the general public Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 0614 11-19-76 URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION G - URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Administrator a. Administrator Robert E. Patricelli Exec. Level III PAS b. Special Assistant Paul A. Ehrhardt GS-15 Schedule C C. Deputy Administrator Charles F. Bingman Exec. Level V Schedule C 2-Office of the Chief Counsel a. Chief Counsel James M. Christian GS-16 NEA 3-Office of Program Planning a. Associate Administrator Kenneth C. Orski GS-17 NEA 11-19-76 URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR Executive Secretariat DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR Associate Office of Office of Office of Administrator for Chief Counsel Civil Rights Public Affairs Administration Associate Associate Associate Associate Administrator for Administrator for Administrator for Associate Administrator for Transportation Transportation Policy and Program Administrator for Research and Management and Planning Development Transit Assistance Demonstrations Development REGIONAL OFFICES 11-19-76 ADMINISTRATOR URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION Executive Level III Directs and controls the operations of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration and acts as principal adviser to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Transportation on urban mass transportation matters. The Urban Mass Transportation Administration is responsible for: Exercising the authority vested in the Secretary for develop- ing comprehensive and coordinated mass transportation systems to serve metropolitan and other urban areas; Administering urban mass transportation programs and functions; and Assuring appropriate liaison and coordination with other governmental organizations, with respect to the foregoing. Legislative Authority: Reorganization Plan No. 2 1968 11-19-76 SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR, UMTA GS-0301-15 This position is that of Special Assistant to the Urban Mass Transportation Administrator serving as special aide and confidant to the Administrator, and speaking for and providing the Administrator's viewpoints in all matters as necessary including controversial problem areas with political overtones which affect UMTA policy formulation and program administration. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(f)(5) 11-19-76 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION Executive Level V The Deputy Administrator serves as the alter ego of the Administrator who reports directly to the Secretary of Transportation in effecting the purposes of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 which are: To assist in the development of improved mass transportation facilities, equipment, techniques, and methods, with the cooperation of mass transportation companies both public and private; To encourage the planning and establishment of areawide urban mass transportation systems needed for economical and desirable urban development, with the cooperation of mass transportation companies both public and private; and To provide assistance to State and local governments and their instrumentalities in financing such systems, to be operated by public or private mass transportation companies as determined by local needs. In carrying out the duties of his position, the Deputy Administrator must maintain a close personal relationship to the Administrator and will be expected to develop, and be a spokesman for national policies involving Urban Mass Transportation. Legislative Authority: Public Law 91-453, Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act of 1970, dated October 15, 1970, Section 12 11-19-76 CHIEF COUNSEL GS-905-16 The Chief Counsel is the principal legal advisor to the Urban Mass Transportation Administrator and other officials of the Administration, and is responsible for the legal aspects to the Administration program and represents and/or advises the Administrator in all legal matters in dealing with the Secretary of Transportation, members and committees of Congress, other Federal agencies, and the private sector. The rulings and activities affect urban mass transportation and other transportation situations nationwide. The Chief Counsel provides executive direction to the Office of the Chief Counsel. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 1713 11-19-76 ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR PROGRAM PLANNING GS-0345-17 The Associate Administrator for Program Planning, performs the following functions in the direction and coordination of the planning and programming of UMTA programs and serves as the principal program and policy planning advisor to the Administrator. Develops Federal programs to insure effective urban transportation the planning thereof, the coordination of Federal Assistance for such, and the economical and effective use of available Federal resources. Appraises program progress in terms of program goals and standards of economic, social and institutional effectiveness. Develops standards and criteria for program evaluation and identifies information reporting requirements on project activities and effects. Prepares analyses and develops alternative positions on legislation of interest to the administration, develops new or revised programs to be implemented in legislation sponsored by the Administration. Identifies data needs and analyzes and disseminates information required for the development of Administration programs. Legislative Authority: 5 USC 5108 CSC Quota Space 235 11-19-76 SAINT LAWRENCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION . - - - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION H - - SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Administrator a. Administrator David W. Oberlin Exec. Level IV PAS b. Special Assistant Dennis E. Deuschl GS-13 Schedule C 2-Advisory Board a. Member Jacob L. Bernheim $50 Per Diem Presidential b. Member Dr. Foster S. Brown $50 Per Diem Presidential C. Member Miles F. McKee $50 Per Diem Presidential d. Member William W. Knight, Jr. $50 Per Diem Presidential e. Member Joseph N. Thomas $50 Per Diem Presidential 11-19-76 SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ADMINISTRATOR ADVISORY BOARD OFFICE OF OFFICE OF PROGRAM REVIEW CIVIL RIGHTS OFFICE OF GENERAL FINANCE COUNSEL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR AND RESIDENT MANAGER FOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF LOCK OFFICE OF OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE OFFICE OF OFFICE OF SYSTEMS OFFICE OF OFFICE OF COMPREHENSIVE AND ECONOMIC OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING ANALYSIS MARINE SERVICES ENGINEERING OFFICE OF OFFICE OF ADMIN. SERVICES PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY 11-19-76 ADMINISTRATOR SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Executive Level IV Exercised the powers and authorities delegated under the provisions of Public Law 358, 83d Congress (68 Stat. 92), approved May 13, 1954, as amended, and Public Law 670, 89th Congress (80 Stat. 931) approved October 15, 1966. The Corporation is responsible for maintaining and operating in United States territory deepwater navigation works in the 46-mile International Rapids section of the St. Lawrence River, lying between Ogdensburg and Saint Regis, New York, and in the 68-mile Thousand Island section lying between Ogdensburg and Lake Ontario. Legislative Authority: Public Law 89-670 Department of Transportation Act, dated October 15, 1966, Sect. 3 (g) (1); Sect. 10 (d) (4) Public Law 93-615 11-19-76 SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR, SLSDC GS-0301-13 This position is that of Special Assistant to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Administrator serving as special aide and confidant to the Administrator and speaking for and providing the Administrator's viewpoints in all matters regarding controversial problem areas with political overtones which affect SLSDC policy formulation and program administration. Legislative Authority: Title 5 USC Chap 1 Part 213.3394(g)(1) 11-19-76 SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER* Compensation not to exceed Fifty dollars per diem The Advisory Board meets at the call of the Administrator, who shall require it to meet not less often than once each ninety days to review the general policies of the Corporation, including its policies in connection with design and construction of facilities and establishment of rules of measurement for vessels and cargo and rates of charges or tolls; and shall advise the Administrator with respect thereto. * Board composed of five members not more than three of whom shall belong to the same political party. Legislative Authority: 33 USC 982 (c) 11-19-76 MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION BUREAU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I - MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION BUREAU TITLE AND LEVEL NAME 1-Office of the Director a. Director James T. Curtis, Jr. AD-18 Schedule C 11-19-76 MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION BUREAU DIRECTOR OFFICE OF OFFICE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PIPELINE SAFETY OPERATIONS OPERATIONS 11-19-76 DIRECTOR MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION BUREAU AD-301-18 The incumbent is the principal advisor to the Secretary on all pipeline safety and intermodal hazardous materials transportation safety matters as they relate to the Department's missions, programs, and objectives to ensure the safe transportation of gases or hazardous liquids by pipeline and the transportation of other hazardous materials by water air, highway, and railroad. He is responsible for carrying out those powers and duties vested in the Secretary for pipeline safety and hazardous materials programs as delegated, including hazardous materials regulations and exemptions except for those regulations and exemptions governing the bulk transportation of hazardous materials which are loaded or carried on board a vessel without benefit of containers or labels and received and handled by the vessel carrier without mark or count; and except for regulations and exemptions governing ship's stores and supplies. He has operational responsibility for administering all aspects of the Departmental hazardous materials programs not otherwise being carried out by the operating administrations. He has complete responsibility for administering the Department's program for the safety regulation of transporting gases and hazardous liquids by pipelines. Legislative Authority: PL-85-726, Section 302 (f) 11-19-76