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Richard Nixon Presidential Library White House Special Files Collection Folder List Box Number Folder Number Document Date Document Type Document Description 43 8 n.d. Report Description of Governmental Units by Functional Area. Justice and H.E.W. sections. 50 Pages Monday, May 14, 2007 Page 1 of 1 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PARDON SOLICITOR ATTORNEY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL GENERAL PAROLE THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE OF BOARD LEGAL COUNSEL BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE IMMIGRATION DIVISION APPEALS UNITED STATES MARSHALS LAND AND INTERNAL TAX CIVIL NATURAL ANTITRUST CRIMINAL CIVIL RIGHTS SECURITY DIVISION DIVISION RESOURCES DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION FEDERAL IMMIGRATION COMMUNITY BUREAU BUREAU AND UNITED STATES RELATIONS OF OF NATURALIZATION ATTORNEYS SERVICE INVESTIGATION PRISONS SERVICE PURPOSE.-The chief purposes of the Department of Justice are to pro- vide means for the enforcement of the Federal laws, to furnish legal counsel in Federal cases, and to construe the States Attorneys and Marshals in the laws under which other departments various judicial districts. act. It conducts all suits in the Su- ORGANIZATION.-The affairs and ac- preme Court in which the United tivities of the Department of Justice States is concerned, supervises the Fed- are generally directed by the Attorney cral penal institutions, and investi- General. In the office of the Attorney gates and detects violations against General are an Executive Assistant to Federal laws. It represents the Govern- the Attorney General and a Director ment in legal matters generally, ren- of Public Information. The offices, dering legal advice and opinions, upon divisions, bureaus, and boards of the request, to the President and to the Department are described below. heads of the executive departments. The structure of the Department is The Attorney General supervises and shown in the organization chart which directs the activities of the United appears on page 638. LEVEL I Office of the Attorney General The Attorney General, as head of the Department of Justice and chief law officer of the Federal Government, resents the United States in legal ters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested. The Attorney General appears in pcr- son to represent the Government in the United States Supreme Court in cases of exceptional gravity or importance. The Executive Assistant to the At- torney General and the Director of Public Information are attached to the Office of the Attorney General and re- port directly to the Attorney General. The Director of the Office of Law Enforcement Assistance assists the At- torney General in the performance of his functions under the Law Enforce- ment Assistance Act of 1965. The Di- rector performs a specialized service under the Attorney General which deals with the receipt, review, and dis- position of proposals for financial as- sistance to State and local law enforce- ment, judicial, and correctional agen- cies. The Office of Law Enforcement Assistance administers grants and con- tracts awarded under the act and re- ws and disseminates project reports 1 results thereunder. LEVEL III Office of the Deputy Attorney General The Deputy Attorney General as- sists the Attorney General in the ever- all supervision and direction of the Department of Justice, and in the formulation of departmental policies and programs. He is chief liaison offi- cer of the Department for the Con- gress and other governmental depart- ments and agencies. The Executive Office for United States Attorneys is a part of the office, and is under the di- rection of the Deputy Attorney Gen- eral. In the absence of the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General acts as Attorney General. The Office of the Deputy Attorney General handles matters pertaining to judicial and Presidential appointments in the Department of Justice. The Of- fice also prepares reports and recom- mendations with respect to pending islation originating in the Depart- ent of Justice or elscwhere in the Government in response to requests of congressional committees and other agencies, prepares recommendations as to the approval of enrolled bills, and handles other legislative matters. LEVEL III Office of the Solicitor General Under the direction of the Attorney General, the Solicitor General has spe- cial charge of the business of, and appears for and represents, the Gov- ernment in the Supreme Court. When requested by the Attorney General, the Solicitor General may conduct and argue any case in which the United States is interested, in any court of the United States, or may attend to the interests of the Government in any State court or elsewhere, conferring with and directing the activities of the Federal law officers throughout the country when the occasion so requires. No appeal is taken by the United States to any appellate court without the authorization of the Solicitor General. LEVEL III Federal Bureau of Investigation (Ninth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20535. Phone, 393-7100) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has charge of investi- gating all violations of Federal laws with the exception of those which have been assigned by legislative enactment or otherwise to some other Federal agency. The FBI has jurisdiction over some 170 investigative matters. Among the more important of these are espio- nage, sabotage, treason, and other sub- versive activities; kidnaping; extortion; bank robbery, burglary, and larceny; crimes on Government or Indian res- ervations; thefts of Government prop- erty; the Fugitive Felon Act; interstate 1. portation of stolen motor vehicles, aneraft, cattle, or property; interstate transmission or transportation of wag- ering information, gambling devices or paraphernalia; interstate travel in aid of racketeering; fraud against the Cov- ernment; election law violations; civil rights matters; and assaulting or killing the President or a Federal officer. LEVEL IV Antitrust Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division is rc- sponsible for enforcement of the Fed- eral antitrust laws. Such enforcement, which constitutes the principal func- tion of the Division, involves investi- gating possible antitrust violations, conducting grand jury proceedings, preparing and trying antitrust cases, prosecuting appeals, and negotiating and enforcing final judgments. The antitrust laws are enforced by criminal actions designed to punish violators for restraints on and monopolization of trade and by civil suits for injunc- tive relief aimed at maintaining or re- storing competitive conditions in the system of free enterprise, which the an- titrust laws protect. LEVEL IV Civil Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Division is respon- sible for representing the United States in all types of civil proceedings except those in specialized fields which are as- signed to the other divisions of the Department. The Division is responsi- ble for suits and claims on behalf of the Government, suits filed against the United States, and actions for injunc- tive relief and judicial review brought against Cabinet members, the heads of Federal agencies, and other Govern- ment officials. These cases comprise the general civil litigation which arises out of the commercial and govern- mental activities of every Federal de- partment and agency (including tort litigation based on individual activi- ties of civilian and military personnel in the course of their Government sciv- ice and civil actions to enforce various Federal statutes). The cases are brought in all Federal district courts, th. nited States Courts of Appeals, United States Court of Claims, and other Federal courts, State courts, and the courts of foreign nations. This liti- gation is conducted by attorneys of the Division, or by United States Attorneys and by foreign counsel acting under the supervision of the Division and LEVEL IV Civil Rights Division ne Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Rights Division, established on December 9, 1957, is responsible for enforcing all Federal statutes affecting civil rights. He supervises and directs both criminal prosecutions and suits to obtain civil remedies. Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Attorney General, the Division exercises the authority con- ferred upon the Attorney General by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which supplements the previous authority granted by the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, and 1964: to prevent and redress racial discrimination in voting. Under the 1965 act, the Division is re- sponsible for reviewing the actions of public officials to eliminate the effects of past discrimination within the po- litical subdivisions covered by the acts and, wherever justified, recommending to the Attorney General the appoint- ment of Federal examiners, or ob- servers in areas where Federal ex- aminers are already serving. LEVEL IV Criminal Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division has responsibility for and supervision of the enforcement of all Federal criminal laws except those specifically assigned to the Antitrust, Civil Rights, Internal Security, and Tax Divisions of the De- partment. Included in the statutes over which the Division exercises super- vision are those relating to criminal practice and procedure; counterfeiting and forgery; bribery; customs; fire- arms; extortion; hijacking of air- planes; kidnapping; larceny and theft; liquor; national banking and bank- ruptcy; narcotics; passports and visas, except those involving subversives; perjury; postal matters; political and election activities; antiracketeering; white slave traffic; securities; slot ma- chines and wagering taxes; fair labor tandards; labor-management rela- .ons; crimes on the high scas and Gov- ernment reservations; and criminal frauds against the Government, to- gether with a number of statutes and regulations thereunder which are ad- ministered by other Federal agencies, such as the Interstate Commerce Act, and the Federal Communications Act. LEVEL IV Land and Natural Resources Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Land and Natural Re- sources Division supervises all suits and matters of a civil nature in the Federal district courts, in the State courts, and in the Court of Claims relating to real property, including not only lands but water and other related natural re- sources as well. This encompasses con- demnation proceedings for the acqui- sition of property, actions to remove clouds and to quiet title, to recover possession, to recover damages, to de- termine boundaries, to cancel patents, to set aside ad valorem taxes and tax sales, to establish rights in minerals, including mineral leases, in oil reserves, and in other natural resources, to cs- tablish water rights and protect water resources, to abate water and air pol- lution, to defend actions for compensa- tion for the claimed taking by the United States of real property or any interest therein, and to defend actions seeking to establish an interest in real property adverse to the United States. LEVEL IV Tax Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Tax Division has respon- sibility for representing the United States and its officers in litigation, both civil and criminal, arising under the internal revenue laws, except proceed- ings in the Tax Court. The Division's chief activity is to act as counsel for the Internal Revenue Service; how- ever, it also represents other agencies with Federal or State tax problems, such as the Departments of Defense, Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Atomic Energy Commission. The duties of the Tax Division in civil tax litigation include (1) the preparation and trial of cases in the United States District Courts, the United States Court of Claims, and State courts; (2) the preparation of briefs and conduct of oral arguments the United States Courts of Appeals and in State courts of appeals; (3) the preparation of petitions for certiorari and briefs and conduct of oral argu- ments in the Supreme Court of the United States on assignment by, and under the supervision of, the Solicitor General. LEVEL IV Internal Security Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Internal Security Di- vision has responsibility for and gen- erally supervises enforcement of all laws relating to subversive activities and kindred activities directed against the internal security. The Division was formed on July 9, 1954, at which time the personnel and functions of the Internal Security Sec- tion of the Criminal Division were transferred to it. On February 14, 1957, its functions were enlarged to in- clude all new civil cases relating to internal security which were formerly assigned to the Civil Division. LEVEL IV Office of Legal Counsel The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office of Legal Counsel has the responsibility of preparing the formal opinions of the Attorney Gen- eral, of rendering informal opinions and legal advice to the various agencies of the Government, and of assisting the Attorney General in the performance of his functions as legal adviser to the President and as a member of, and legal adviser to, the Cabinet. The Of- fice of Legal Counsel also reviews as to form and legality, and makes neces- sary revisions of, all proposed Execu- tive orders and proclamations prior to their transmittal to the President, and performs like functions with respect to regulations and various other matters which require the approval of the President. In addition, this office re- views as to form and legality, and makes necessary revisions of, all pro- posed orders of the Attorney General and all orders requiring the approval of the Attorney General. This office also represents Federal agencies in the coordination of Federal- State relations in the field of law to the end that matters more appropriately the subject of State action may be handled by the States rather than by the Federal Government. LEVEL V Administrative Division Under the direction of the Assistant Attorney General for Administration, the Administrative Division provides ogram leadership and administrative services in matters pertaining to the Department's business management operations, and supervises the Execu- tive Office for United States Marshals. It is divided into the following components: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE.- BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS OFFICE.- MANAGEMENT OFFICE. - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION OF- FICE.- OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT INSPECTION AND AUDIT.- PERSONNEL OFFICE.- RECORDS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE.- LIBRARY. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES MARSHALS. Assoc. Dir. of FBI cannot find in Manual or Congressional Div. LEVEL IV Director Community Relations Service The Community Relations Service was established by title X of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241; 42 U.S.C. 2000a note) and provides as- sistance to communities and persons in resolving disputes, disagreements, or difficulties relating to discriminatory practices based on race, color, or na- tional origin which impair the rights of persons in such communities under the Constitution or laws of the United States or which affect or may affect interstate commerce. The Service may offer its services whenever peaceful relations among the citizens of the community involved are threatened and upon the request of officials or other interested persons, or upon its own motion. Further, the Service in performing its functions is directed to seek and utilize the cooperation of ap- propriate State or local, public or private agencies. The program of the Service is con- ducted by the following offices: Office of the Director, Conciliation and Field Services, Community Action, and Media Relations. LEVEL IV U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of N. Y. LEVEL V Director Bureau of Prisons (101 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20537) [Fe. regulations codified under the Federal Prison Industries, see Code of Federal Reg- ulations, Title 28, Chapter III; see also Chapter I] The Director of the Bureau of Pris- ons has general supervision over op- cration of Federal correctional insti- tutions and community treatment fa- cilities, commitment and management of Federal inmates, and contracting with local institutions for confinement and support of Federal prisoners. The Bureau is composed of five di- visions, plus an Office of Planning and Evaluation and an Office of Legal Counsel. within the Director's office. LEVEL V Assistants to the Dir. of the FBI (2) not listed in Manual LEVEL V U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS LEVEL V U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CAL. LEVEL V Commissioner Im. ration and Naturalization Service The Immigration and Naturaliza- tion Service, created by the act of March 3, 1891 (26 Stat. 1085), ad- ministers the immigration and natural- ization laws relating to the admission, exclusion, and deportation of aliens, and the naturalization of aliens law- fully resident in the United States. It investigates alleged violations of those laws and makes recommendations for prosecutions when deemed advisable. It patrols the borders of the United States to prevent the surreptitious entry of aliens into the United States in vio- lation of law. It supervises naturalization work in the specific courts designated by sec- tion 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (66 Stat. 239; 8 U.S. C. 1421) to have jurisdiction in such matters. Commission on Civil Rights vestigate sworn allegations that citizens are being denied the right to vote or 801 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington, have their vote properly counted in na- D.C., 20425. Phone, 382-8821. Staff Director.-William L. Taylor. tional elections as a result of any pat- terns or practice of fraud or discrimina- The Commission was established by tion; submit interim reports to the act of September 9, 1957 (71 Stat. 634, President and to the Congress at such as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1975), amend- times as the Commission, the Congress, ed by act of December 14, 1967 (81 or the President shall deem desirable; Stat. 582), to investigate sworn allega- and submit to the President and to tions that citizens are being deprived of their right to vote and have that vote the Congress a final report of its activi- ties, findings, and recommendations counted by reason of their color, race, religion, or national origin; study and not later than January 31, 1973. collect information concerning legal [For regulations codified under this head- developments which constitute a denial ing, see Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Chapter VII] of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of race, color, religion, or national origin or in the administration of justice; appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Gov- ernment with respect to equal protec- tion of the laws under the Constitution because of race, color, religion, or na- tional origin or in the administration of justice; serve as a national clearing- house for civil rights information; in- LEVEL V STAFF DIRECTOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1800 G Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. Phone, 343-9231 CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The tion of employment policies to increase Equal Employment Opportunity Com- job opportunities for minority group mission was created by title VII of the members. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241; In this connection the Commission 42 U.S.C. 2000a), and became opera- publishes interpretations of the law, tional July 2, 1965. It is the only Fed- guidelines on specific areas, and bro- eral agency with statutory authority for chures and pamphlets outlining con- dealing with discriminatory employ- structive steps and programs to further ment practices outside the Federal equal opportunity. Government. It has direct liaison with State and PURPOSE.-The Commission has a local governments, employer and union twofold purpose: (1) to end discrimi- organizations, trade associations, civil nation based on race, color, religion, rights organizations, and other agencies sex, or national origin in all conditions and organizations concerned with em- of employment, including hiring or ployment of minority group members firing, wages, terms, benefits, testing and women. procedures, classification, facilities, Title VII requires that the Commis- promotion, training, retraining, and sion defer investigation of a complaint apprenticeship; and (2) to initiate and arising in a State with an enforceable promote affirmative action programs fair employment practice law for a pe- to open up new job opportunities for riod of 60 days, and in States with minority group members and women newly established State fair employ- at every level of employment. PROCEDURE-The Commissionin- ment practice organizations for 120 vestigates written charges of discrimi- days. nation against employers, labor orga- nizations, joint labor-management apprenticeship programs, and public and private employment agencies. If it finds reasonable cause to believe that a charge is true, the Commission seeks a full remedy through the process of conciliation. If the Commission is un- able to obtain a conciliation agreement, an aggrieved complainant may file suit in a Federal district court. Indi- vidual Commissioners may initiate charges based on information which in- dicates that the law has been violated. In situations where the Commission feels that a pattern or practice of dis- crimination exists, it may request the Attorney General to institute action in the U.S. District Court. Commission-initiated programs of affirmative action can assist employers, unions, and employment agencies in promoting voluntary equal opportunity programs. Aggressive recruiting, new "testing procedures, expanded training programs are all part of the Commis- sion's program calling for a re-evalua- LEVEL IV CHAIRMAN LEVEL V MEMBERS FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES 1111 Twentieth Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20579. Phone, DUdley 2-7700 CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The United States nationals involve: (1) Foreign Claims Settlement Commis- losses which have arisen out of the na- sion of the United States is an inde- tionalization or other taking of prop- pendent agency created by Reorgani- erty owned by such nationals by the zation Plan 1 of 1954 (68 Stat. 1279), Government of Yugoslavia pursuant effective July 1, 1954. Its duties and to the terms of the Yugoslav Claims authority are defined in the Inter- Agreement of November 5, 1964; (2) national Claims Settlement Act of losses which have arisen since January 1949, as amended (64 Stat. 12; 22 1, 1959, out of nationalization, expro- U.S.C. 1621-1642) and the War priation, intervention, or other takings Claims Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1240; 50 of, or special measures against, Amer- U.S.C. 2001-2016). ican-owned property, and claims for PURPOSE.-The Commission has disability or death due to violations of jurisdiction to determine claims of international law by the Government of. United States nationals against foreign Cuba; and (3) losses which have governments for compensation for arisen since October 1, 1949, against losses and injuries sustained by them, the Chinese Communist regime for the pursuant to programs which may be nationalization, expropriation, inter- authorized under either of said acts. vention, or other takings of, or special, Available funds have their sources in measures directed against, property international settlements, or liquida- owned by United States nationals, and tion of foreign assets in this country claims for disability or death of such by the Departments of Justice or nationals caused by actions taken by, Treasury, and from public funds when the Chinese Communist regime. In provided by the Congress. addition, the Commission is perform- ORGANIZATION.-The three members. ing liquidation functions pertaining to of the Commission are appointed by other completed claims programs, and the President with the advice and con- furnishes cooperation and assistance to sent of the Senate to serve for 3-year other agencies in necessary preliminary terms of office as provided by the act activities for programs yet to be inau- of October 22, 1962 (76 Stat. 1107; gurated for compensating United 50 U.S.C. 2001). The President desig- States nationals for losses attributable nates the Chairman. to foreign governments. ACTIVITIES.-The current major pro- Approved. grams of development, investigation, LEONARD V. B. SUTTON, and determination of claims of Chairman. LEVEL V CHAIRMAN (DES. - IGNATED BY THE 'ESIDENT) EVEL V EMBERS (2) INDIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION 726 Jackson Place NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. Phone, 382-6526 CREATION AND PURPOSE.-The In- dian Claims Commission was created by act of August 13, 1946 (60 Stat. 959; 25 U. S. C. 70), to hear and de- termine claims against the United States on behalf of any Indian tribe, band, or other identifiable group of American Indians residing within the United States. The Commission con- sists of a Chairman and four Associate Commissioners, appointed by the Pres- ident by and with the advice and con- sent of the Senate. LEVEL V CHAIRMAN ACTIVITIES.-The claims which the Commission is to hear and determine are as follows: (1) claims in law or equity arising under the Constitution, laws, treaties of the United States, and Executive orders; (2) all other claims in law or equity, with respect to which the claimant would have been entitled to sur in a court of the United States if th nited States was subject to suit; (3) claims which would result if the treaties, contracts, and agreements be- tween the claimant and the United States were revised on the ground of fraud, duress, unconscionable consid- eration, mutual or unilateral mistake, or any other ground cognizable by a court of equity; (4) claims arising from the taking by the United States, whether as the result of a treaty of ces- sion or otherwise, of lands owned or occupied by the claimant without the payment of compensation agreed to by the claimant; and (5) claims based upon fair and honorable dealings that are not recognized by any existing rule of law or equity. No claim accruing after August 13, 1946, shall be consid- ered by the Commission. COMMISSIONERS (4) RENEGOTIATION BOARD 1910 K Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20446. Phone, 382-7037 CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The PURPOSE.-The objective of the Re- Renegotiation Board was created by negotiation Act of 1951 and the pre- the Renegotiation Act of 1951 (65 vious renegotiation statutes is to elimi- Stat. 7; 50 U. S. C. App. 1211) as nate excessive profits derived by an independent establishment in the contractors and subcontractors in con- executive branch of the Government nection with the national defense and was organized on October 3, 1951, program. to administer such act. The Renego- ORGANIZATION.- The Renegotiation tiation Act of 1951 transferred to the Board is composed of five members Renegotiation Board certain powers, appointed by the President by and functions, and duties conferred upon with the advice and consent of the the War Contracts Price Adjustment Senate. The Secretaries of the Army, Board by the Renegotiation Act of the Navy, and the Air Force, subject February 25, 1944 (58 Stat. 78, as to the approval of the Secretary of amended; 50 U.S. C. App. 1191). In Defense, and the Administrator of addition, the Secretary of Defense General Services each recommend to delegated to the Renegotiation Board, the President for his consideration one effective January 20, 1952, all powers, person from civilian life to serve as a functions, and duties conferred upon member of the Board. The President the Secretary of Defense by the Re- designates one member to serve as negotiation Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 259, chairman. as amended and extended; 50 U. S. C. The Board has created regional App. 1193). boards with authority to conduct re- negotiation proceedings within pre- scribed limits. Each of the regional boards is composed of a chairman and a minimum of four members. LEVEL V CHAIRMAN ACTIVITIES.-The Renegotiation Act of 1951 is applicable to contracts with the military departments and certain other agencies of the Government named in the act, and to related sub- contracts. As originally enacted, the act applied also to contracts with such other agencies of the Government ex- ercising functions having a direct and immediate connection with the na- tional defense as the President might designate. Various additional agen- cies were designated by the President in Executive Orders 10260, June 27, 1951, 10294, September 28, 1951, 10299, October 31, 1951, 10369, June 30, 1952, and 10567, September 29, 1954. LEVEL V MEMBERS (4 PLUS ONE SELECTED BY PRES. AS CHAIRMAN) SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES CONTROL BOARD Lafayette Building, 811 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20445. Phone, EXecutive 3-3111 CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The the 1950 act, as amended, whether any Subversive Activities Control Board organization is a "Communist-action" was established by the Subversive Ac- organization or a "Communist-front" tivities Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. organization within the meaning of the 987, 50 U.S.C. 781 et seq.). The act act, and whether any individual is a was amended by the Communist Con- member of a Communist-action orga- trol Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 775) and by nization; (2) upon petition of the At- the act of January 2, 1968 (81 Stat. torney General under the 1954 amend- 765). ments whether any organization is a ACTIVITIES.-The Board conducts "Communist-infiltrated" organization; hearings and determines: (1) upon and (3) upon petition of any organiza- petition.of the Attorney General under tion or individual finally determined to be such type whether it or he has ceased to be such type. Following hearings, the Board issues findings as to the facts, and accom- panies its findings with appropriate or- ders. Decisions and orders of the Board may be taken by the party aggrieved to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia for judi- cial review and, upon grant of a peti- tion for certiorari, to the Supreme Court of the United States. When an appeal is taken, orders of the Board do not become final unless affirmed on appeal or the appeal is dismissed by the courts. LEVEL V CHAIRMAN ORGANIZATION.-The Board is an in- dependent executive agency consisting of five members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to terms of 5 years. Upon the expiration of his term of office a member shall continue to serve until his successor shall have been appointed and shall have quali- fied. One of the members is designated Chairman by the President. Not more than three members of the Board shall be members of the same political party. Subject to the civil-service laws and Classification Act of 1949, as amended, the Board appoints such hearing ex- aminers, attorneys, and other person- nel as may be necessary to assist it in the performance of its duties. MEMBERS (4 PLUS ONE DESIGNATED ? THE PRES. AS CHAIRMAN) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE SECRETARY Under Secretary FICE OF PUBL INFORMATION OFFICE OF OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS FIELD COORDINATION ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRE TARY (Heeth - Allerg) ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY (Education) (Individual and Family Services) (Legistrien) (Plenning and Evaluation) GENERAL COUNSEL ASSISTANT SECRETARY, Surgeon General FOR ADMINISTRATION COMPTROLLER Public Service AMERICAN PRINTING CALMENT **** WR TCR BLIND cartor INVERSEMENT PUBLIC HEAL TH SERVICE FOOD DRUG HEALTH RVICESS MENTAL ATIONAL INSTITUTES OF SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION HF TH ADMINISTRA TION TM SERVICE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF EDUCATION Office of the Commissioner Office of the Administrator OF Director Office of the Administrator Office Commissioner Office the Commissioner Bureen Health Menpower Brew Medicine Bureow of Disease Prevention and No met Cancer Institute RehabilitationServices Burese of Date Processing and Burden of Tementary and Environmental Central National Heart Institute Administration Accounts Secondary Education Bureeu Science Not one) Institute Allergy and Bureeu of Disability Insurance Bureer Adult, Vecational and Bureev Health Services Infect Discuss Children's Burned Parent Regulatory Corpliance Hoter' Institute Arthritis and Burrow of District Office Operations Library Programs National Center for Health Metabolic Dispeter Administration Aging National last Child Health Burrey of Federal Credit Unions Bureev of M ghes Education Buresu of "stantary Compliance Statistics Muman Development Medical Services Administration Health Insurance Bureet Research Bureey of Veterinary Medicine National Institute of Mental Health National Institute Dental Research Europe ducation for the Not one! Institute General Assistance Payments Burry Marriegs and Appeals Medical Sciences Mend capped Administration National Institute Neurological Brew Retirement and Bureet ducational Diseases and Blendness Survives Insurance Personnel Development National library of Medicine REGIONAL FFICES Regional Directorg Regional Assistant Reg and Health Directors Regional Regional Assistant Regional Assistant Corm Exisners Commissioners Comm. - Fend *** vistration Public Health Service Commissioners Secial Security dministration Off Education DISPICE Offices Distr. Differe Mespitels Indian Health Facilities Payment Centers Overenting Statems Hearing Examiner Offices Research and Demonstration Centers CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The PURPOSE.-The Department was Department of Health, Education, and established for the purpose of improv- Welfare was created by Reorganization ing the administration of those agen- Plan 1 of 1953. Under provisions of cies of the Government the major the act approved April 1, 1953 (67 responsibilities of which are to pro- Stat. 18; 5 U. S. C. 623), the Plan be- mote the general welfare in the fields came effective on April 11, 1953. The Plan abolished the Federal Security of health, education, and social secu- Agency, created by Reorganization rity. Plan I of 1939, and transferred all ORGANIZATION.-The Department is functions of the Federal Security Ad- administered under the supervision ministrator to the Secretary of Health, and direction of the Secretary. The Education, and Welfare and all com- structure of the Department is shown ponents of the Agency to the Depart- in the organization chart which ap- ment. pears on page 644. LEVELI Secretary of Health, Educa- tion and Welfare SECRETARY.-The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, as the head of an executive department, re- : ports directly to the President, super- vises and directs the Department, and carries out Federal responsibilities in relation to three federally aided cor- porations: American Printing House for the Blind, Gallaudet College, and Howard University. LEVEL III UNDER SPORETARY.-The Under Secretary serves as Acting Secretary in the absence of the Secretary and performs on behalf of the Secretary such functions and duties as the Sec- retary may designate: serves as general manager of the Department: coordi- nates regional and field activities; and coordinates Federal-State relations. LEVELIV ASSISTANT SECRETARY (LECISLA- TION) .-The Assistant Secretary (Leg- islation) serves as principal adviser to the Secretary in the development of the Department's legislative program; CO- ordinates Department legislative plan- ning activities; and maintains con- gressional liaison. LEVEL IV ASSISTANT SECRETARY (EDUCA- TION) The Assistant Secretary (Ed- ucation) assists and advises the Secre- tame in facilitating the coordination of F al education programs under Ex- ecutive Orders 11185 and 11260; in coordinating Department programs and activities in education, educational television, manpower development and training, education of the deaf, inter- national affairs, and outdoor recrea- tion; and performs statutory functions of the Secretary in the Department's relationships with certain federally- aided corporations: American Printing House for the Blind, Gallaudet Col- lege, Howard University. He represents the Secretary in the development of Federal education policy. LEVEL IV ASSISTANT SECRETARY (HEALTH AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS) .-The Assistant Secretary (Health and Scientific Af- fairs) assists and advises the Secretary in the development of policies and leg- islation and in the coordination of the Department programs and activities in health, medical affairs, and the life sciences generally; population dynam- ics; scientific affairs; science commu- nications; and consumer protection. He administers Department activities involving determination of patent rights and copyrights; and maintains liaison with the Office of Science and Technology. LEVEL IV GENERAL COUNSEL.-The General nsel provides legal advice and c₁ Lions; coordinates the preparation and clearance of reports on pending and proposed legislation; and provides advice and assistance in the drafting of proposed regulations. LEVEL V ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINIS- TRATION.-The Assistant Secretary for Administration assists and advises the Secretary on the administrative man- agement of the Department; coor- dinates administrative management activities, including personnel manage- ment, management planning, and gen- eral services; directs activities of the Office of Administration, including in- ternal security, defense coordination, State merit systems, and surplus prop- erty utilization. LEVEL IV ASSISTANT SECRETARY (INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES) - The Assist- ant Secretary (Individual and Family Services) assists and advises the Secre- tary in the coordination of Department programs and activities in: aging, so- cial security, vocational rehabilitation, welfare, juvenile delinquency control, the Federal poverty programs, mental retardation, migratory labor, care of refugees and immigrants, rural devel- opment and urban assistance, and re- gional economic development. He directs the activities of the Center for Community Planning, including de- velopment, research, and coordination of DHEW programs under the City Demonstration Act, and serves as pri- mary liaison with other departments regarding model cities program. LEVEL IV ASSISTANT SECRETARY (PLANNING AND EVALUATION).-The Assistant Sec- retary (Planning and Evaluation) coordinates Department activities in economic and social analysis, program analysis, and long-range program plan- ning; and develops and participates in the administration of Department Planning-Programing-Budgeting Sys- tem by: developing long-range objec- tives, evaluating alternative means of achieving the objectives, conducting cost benefit studies, providing staff leadership in the conduct of economic and systems analyses on a Department- wide basis. LEVEL V COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION PURPOSE.-The statutory functions of the Office of Education are to col- lect such statistics and facts as shall show the condition and progress of ed- ucation, to diffuse such information as shall aid the people of the United States in the establishment and main- tenance of efficient school systems, and otherwise to promote the cause of edu- cation. Subsequent acts and Executive orders have added related functions, including responsibilities for Federal financial assistance to education and for special studies and programs. ORGANIZATION.-The Office of Edu- cation consists of the Office of the Commissioner, the staff office and serv- ice elements, and five program bu- reaus. LEVEL V COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER.- Provides overall planning, coordina- tion, and evaluation of agency opera- tions as well as leadership and service for business management activities. The following offices provide staff sup- port as indicated by their titles: Offices of International Affairs, Legislative and Governmental Services, and Pol- icy Management. LEVEL V COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY The position of Commissioner for Social Security was reestablished as Commissioner of Social Security in the Department of Health, Education, and Wclfare by Reorganization Plan 1, effective April 11, 1953. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on January 28, 1963, reorganized the Social Security Administration, estab- lishing the retirement, survivors, and disability insurance and Federal credit union programs as the primary mis- sions of the Administration. The Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance was abolished as a bureau and the Bureau of Family Services and the Children's Bureau were transferred to a new Welfare Administration. On July 26, 1965, the Social Se- curity Administration was reorganized to accommodate the new health in- surance programs. LEVEL V COMMISSIONER OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Rehabilitation Services Administration [For regulations codified under Social and Rehabilitation Service (Rehabilitation Pro- grams), see Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Chapter IV] The Rehabilitation Services Admin- istration provides leadership in the planning, development, and coordina- tion of those SRS programs which pro- vide rehabilitation and social services to the physically, the mentally, and the culturally disabled, and handicapped in accordance with the provisions of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and titles I, II, X, XIV, and XVI of the Social Security Act. LEVEL V OMMISSIONER OF WELFARE COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Department of the Interior Building, Washington, D.C., 20240. Phone, 343-5324 COMMISSIONERS Chairman WILLIAM WALTON. GORDON BUNSHAFT (architect). HIDEO SASAKI (landscape architect). THEODORE ROSZAK (sculptor). CHLOETHIEL WOODARD SMITH (ar- ALINE B. SAARINEN (art critic). chitect). JOHN WALKER (museum director). Secretary and Administrative Officer CHARLES H. ATHERTON. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS FOR GEORGETOWN Member WILLIAM M. HAUSSMANN. Member FRANK W. COLE. Member MARIO E. CAMPIOLL CREATION AND ACTIVITIES.-The The Shipstead-Luce Act of May 16, Commission of Fine Arts was estab- 1930 (46 Stat. 366; 40 U.S.C. 121), lished by the act of Congress ap- and the Old Georgetown Act of Sep- proved May 17, 1910 (36 Stat. 371; tember 22, 1950 (64 Stat. 903), require 40 U.S.C. 104, 106). Enactment of the District Commissioners, through this legislation provided the Govern- the Department of Licenses and In- ment with a permanent commission spections, to submit building applica- whose members were qualified to give tions in these respective areas to the expert advice on matters relating to Commission for review before building art; and directed officers charged by permits are issued, and directs the law to determine such questions in each Commission to give such advice within case to call for the Commission's ad- 30 and 45 days respectively. The act vice. The duties of the Commission, of Congress creating the American and the responsibilities of contracting Battle Monuments Commission (42 officers in all departments and agencies Stat. 1509; 36 U.S.C. 121) provides of the Federal and District Govern- that before any design or material for ments to consult the Commission for memorials is accepted by the Commis- advice were further specified in Execu- sion, the same shall be approved by the tive Orders 1259 of October 25, 1910, National Commission of Fine Arts. 1862 of November 28, 1913, and 3524 Also, the Congress has stipulated in of July 28, 1921. Bureau of the Budg- numerous enactments that the plans et Circular Letter A-11, revised, calls for certain designated buildings, monu- the attention of the heads of executive ments, etc., must be approved by the departments and agencies to the re- Commission of Fine Arts before they quirements for consultation with the can be accepted by the Government. Commission of Fine Arts on public Section 2 of the act of June 6, 1924 works in the National Capital area. (43 Stat. 463), which established the National Capital Park Commission appointed by the Commission. The (now the National Capital Planning members of the Board serve 3-year Commission) provides that the Park terms. Commission shall seek the advice of the Members of the Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts upon land consultants on the Board serve with- sought to be acquired for park purposes out pay. in the District of Columbia, Maryland, The Secretary and the office staff are and Virginia. civil service employees selected for ORGANIZATION. - The Commission the special abilities which the work of is composed of seven well-qualified the Commission requires. The Secre- judges of the fine arts who are ap- tary arranges for meetings and con- pointed by the President for 4-year ferences. terms, or until their successors are ap- Approved. pointed and qualified. The Board of Architectural Consultants for George- WILLIAM WALTON, town consists of three local architects Chairman. JUDGES OF THE COM- MISSION OF FINE ARTS (5) FEDERAL COAL MINE SAFETY BOARD OF REVIEW 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20452. Phone, EXecutive 3-3187 CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The neer with experience in coal mining or Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of to have had at least 5 years' experience Review was established by the Federal as a practical coal mining engineer, is Coal Mine Safety Act approved on in effect the public representative. The July 16, 1952 (66 Stat. 697; 30 U. S. C. Board members serve for terms of 5 475), and was reconstituted by the years, one term expiring each year. Federal Coal Mine Safety Act Amend- ACTIVITIES.-The Board is a quasi- ments of 1965, approved March 26, judicial agency established to hear and 1966 (80 Stat. 84). determine applications by coal mine ORGANIZATION.-The Board consists operators for annulment or revision of, of five members appointed by the and temporary relief from, orders of President, by and with the advice and Federal coal mine inspectors or the consent of the Senate. One member Director of the United States Bureau is designated as the small mine opera- of Mines issued under the authority tors representative; one, as the small granted by the Federal Coal Mine mine workers representative; one as Safety Act, as amended. the large mine operators representa- tive; and one as the large mine workers representative. The Chairman, who is required to be a graduate mining engi- CHAIRMAN (MEMBERS) SMALL MINE OPERATORS REPRESENTATIVE SMALL MINE WORKERS REPRESENTATIVE LARGE MINE OPERATORS REPRESENTATIVE LARGE MINE WORKERS EPRESENTATIVE Federal Radiation Council 1800 G Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20449. Phone, 382-2505. Executive Director-Paul C. Tompkins. The Council was established by Executive Order 10831 of August 14, 1959, and by section 274 of the act of September 23, 1959 (73 Stat. 690), and consists of the Secretaries of Health, Education, and Welfare; Defense; Commerce; and Labor; and the Chair- man of the Atomic Energy Commis- sion. The Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior were added to the Coun- cil by Presidential letters of August 16, 1962, and January 16, 1968. The func- tion is to advise the President with re- spect to radiation matters directly or in- directly affecting health, including guidance to Federal agencies in the formulation of radiation standards and in the establishment and execution of programs of cooperation with States. NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES' 1800 G Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20506. Phone, 382-7504 NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FEDERAL COUNCIL- NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ON THE FOR THE HUMANITIES ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL COUNCIL NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN ON THE HUMANITIES Deputy Nine ex officio members Deputy Chairman Chairman designated in the Act. Chairman Chairman 26 Members 26 Members Staff Staff Director of General Counsel Administration The Foundation PURPOSE.-The general purpose of consists of a National Endowment for the National Foundation on the Arts the Arts, a National Endowment for and the Humanities is to encourage the Humanities, and a Federal Coun- and support national progress in the cil on the Arts and the Humanities. humanities and the arts. Each Endowment has its own Council, The term "humanities" includes, but composed of the Endowment Chair- is not limited to, the study of the fol- man and 26 other members, which lowing: language, both modern and advises the Chairman with respect to classic; linguistics; literature; history; policies and procedures and reviews jurisprudence; philosophy; archeology; applications for financial support and the history, criticism, theory, and prac- makes recommendations thereon. tice of the arts; and those aspects of the The Federal Council on the Arts and social sciences which have human- the Humanities consists of nine mem- bers including the two Endowment istic content and employ humanistic methods. Chairmen and is designed to coordi- The term "the arts" includes, but is nate the activities of the two Endow- not limited to, music (instrumental ments and related programs of other and vocal), dance, drama, folk art, Federal agencies. creative writing, architecture and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photog- raphy, graphic and craft arts, indus- trial design, costume and fashion design, motion pictures, television, radio, tape and sound recording, and the arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of such maior art forms. Chairman of the Nat. Endowment for the Arts Among the activities of the National wment for the Arts are: Award of grants to groups or, in ropriate cases, individuals engaged concerned with the arts to enable to provide or support in the States productions having sub- artistic and cultural signifi- projects that will assist artists enable them to achieve standards professional excellence; workshops will encourage and develop the reciation and enjoyment of the and other relevant projects, in- surveys, research, and planning he arts. A program of grants-in-aid to State arts agencies in the devel- of projects and productions standards of excellence. The conduct of studies and the of recommendations with a to formulating methods and ways which creative activity, high stand- and increased opportunities in the may be encouraged, and a greater preciation and enjoyment of the arts be developed. EVEL III Chairman of the Nat. Endowment for the Humanities "he National Endowment for the manities is authorized to develop encourage the pursuit of a national for the promotion of progress scholarship in the humanities. mong the activities of the Endow- are: Fellowships and stipends to sup- individual scholarships and train- by providing individuals with time terrupted by other responsibilities. Grants to support research and grams to strengthen the research of the United States, as well encourage the preparation of works in the humanities. Grants to groups or institutions colleges, universities, museums, agencies, and private nonprofit ps-to increase understanding and reciation of the humanities. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD 844 Rush Street, Chicago, Ill., 60611. Phone, WHitehall 4-5500 (Washington Liaison Office: Room 444, 425 Thirteenth Street NW., 20004. Phone, REpublic 7-1780) RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD BOARD SECRETARY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER APPEALS COUNCIL OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT CONTROL SUPPLY AND SERVICE BUDGET & FISCAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL OFFICE OF THE BUREAU ACTUARY AND RESEARCH OF LAW BUREAU OF BUREAU OF DATA BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT CLAIMS PROCESSING AND ACCOUNTS AND SICKNESS INSURANCE REGIONS PURPOSE.-The Board administers nizations and employee representatives. a retirement system for the payment The Board also determines the rights of retirement and disability annuities of qualified railroad retirement benefi- to railroad employees, annuities to ciaries for hospital insurance benefits their spouses, and benefits to their under the Health Insurance for the survivors; and a correlated unemploy- Aged Act and administers the hospital ment insurance-employment service insurance program for qualified rail- system for paying unemployment and road retirement beneficiaries in sickness benefits to and securing the Canada. recmployment of unemployed railroad employees. The systems cover employ- ces of carriers by railroad and express and sleeping-car operations subject to the provisions of part I of the Inter- state Commerce Act; affiliated com- panies and joint associations directly connected with the industry; and em- ployees of national railway labor orga- LEVEL III CHAIRMAN OF THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BD. GANIZATION.-The Board is com- posed of three members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate-one upon recommendations of representatives of employees, one upon recommendations of representatives of carriers, and one, the Chairman, without designated recommendation. The Secretary of the Board main- tains the official records of the Board, and acts as the Board's examiner on appeals by applicants from decisions of intermediate appellate units. Except for the Secretary, who re- ports directly to the Board, the heads of all bureaus, offices, and regions are responsible to the Chief Executive Of- ficer, but the Chief Actuary and the Chairman of the Appeals Council are responsible to him in only an adminis- trative sense. VEL IV MEMBERS OF THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BD. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, D.C., 20560. Phone, 628-1810 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION THE SECRETARIAT the Secretary BOARD OF REGENTS Assistant Secretary assistant Secretary Secretary (Mistory and Art) Assistant Secretary (Science) Assistant Secretary (Public Service) or ART! Director General of Muss uns THE Tressurer (Under Separate heard Director, Office of Acadente Program of Trustees) SECRETARY General Counsel Director Office of Personnel & Management Assistant to the Secretary JOINT KENNEDY CENTER Public Affairs Officer yes THE PERFORMING ARTS Executive Assistant (Under Separate Board of Trustees) DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY MUSEUMS ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE SCIENCE HISTORY AND ART DIRECTOR INSECTOR OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL TREASURER OFFICE CF PERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RESOURCES SPECIAL ADVISORY GROUP FINANCIAL PROGRAMS Buildings Manage- PROCRAMS ON INFORMATION PUBLIC SERVICE SCIENCE HISTORY AND ART AND ment Department TECHNOLOGY SERVICES National Museum Smithsonian Insti- Smithsonian Museum or Natural Museum or History Act Program tution Libreries Associates History and Technology Office of Program- International Office of Public Smithsonian Astro- National Collection ming and Budget Supply Division Exchange Service Affairs physical Observ. of Fine Arts Exhibits Program Information Systems Office of Interna- Smithsonian Tropi- National Portrait Contracts Office Division tional Activities cel Research Callery Smithsonian Insti- Division of Institute Fiscal Division Administrative Freer Gallary Traveling Exhibi- tution Press Performing Arts Radiation Biology (Private) Systems Division of Art tion Programs Science Informa- Smithsonian Museum Laboratory National Air and tion Exchange Shops Office of Oceanog- Space Museum Fiscol Division Smithsonian Belmont Conference rephy and J. H. Mirshborn (Federal) Photographic Services Division Registral Programs Archives Center Linnology Museum and Office of Ecology Sculpture Garden Internal Audit National Zoological National Armed Office Park Forces Musaum Travel Services Advisory Board Office isters a number of Government pro- grams placed under its control by the ORGANIZATION.-The Smithsonian Congress and funded by Federal ap- Institution is legally an establishment propriations. The Institution itself is a private, nonprofit corporation. It re- having as its members the President of ceives and administers contracts and the United States, the Vice President, grants and accepts gifts and bequests the Chief Justice, and the members of from both private and public sources. the President's Cabinet. It is governed These activities are administered in its by a Board of Regents, consisting of capacity as a private organization. The the Vice President, the Chief Justice, Smithsonian's functions are dual, being three Members each of the United both private and governmental. States Senate and the House of Repre- FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.-To sentatives, and six citizens of the carry out Smithson's mandate, the In- United States appointed by joint reso- stitution performs fundamental re- lution of Congress. The Secretary of search; publishes the results of studies, the Institution is its executive officer explorations, and investigations; pre- and the director of its activities. serves for study and reference about 60 The Smithsonian Institution admin- million items of scientific, cultural, and historical interest; maintains exhibits representative of the arts, American history, aeronautics and space explora- tion, technology, and natural history; participates in the international ex- change of learned publications; and engages in programs of education and national and international cooperative research and training. LEVEL IV ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE EVEL IV ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HISTORY AND ART LEVEL V DIRECTOR, U.S. NATIONAL MUSEUM VEL V DIRECTOR ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY. The Observatory, located in Cam- bridge, Mass., conducts research in eight principal areas: (1) radio astron- omy; (2) gamma-ray astronomy; (3) meteorites and cosmic dust; (4) theo- retical astrophysics; (5) optical ob- servatory and observation; (6) flight experiments; (7) planetary and lunar science; and (8) meteors and comets. To collect data for its research, the Observatory operates field stations in the United States and 10 other coun- tries. It also sponsors the volunteer Moonwatch program, with observing teams in 23 countries. Two international bureaus are lo- cated at the Observatory. A Central Bureau for Satellite Geodesy acts as an information exchange in satellite geod- esy. The Central Bureau for Astro- nomical Telegrams is charged with the rapid international dissemination of news of the discovery of comets, novae, and other astronomical phenomena. A ough organizationally separate, the oservatory maintains a close af- filiation, with the Harvard College Ob- servatory. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 1 Vermont Avenue between H and I Streets NW., Washington, D.C., 20420. Phone, EXecutive 3-4120 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR'S BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS APPEALS ADVISORY COUNCIL DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR ASST. ADMINISTRATOR ASST. ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATIVE FOR MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT CONTROLLER SERVICES ASST, ADMINISTR FOR GENERAL COUNSEL INFORMATION SERVICE INVESTIGATION AND ENCINEERING DEPUTY FOR CONSTRUCTION SECURITY SERVICE AND EVALUATION MANAGER ADMINISTRATOR PERSONNEL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY EVALUATION VETERANS BENEFITS DATA MANAGEMENT BUDGET CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR STAFF CHIEF DATA MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR CHIEF BENEFITS DIRECTOR STAFF DEPUTY CHIEF DEPUTY CHIEF BENEFITS DATA MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR ADMINIS TRATIVE RECUTIVE DIRECTOR PLANNING DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING REGIONAL COMPENSATION AREA DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR, RESEARCH FOR ADMINIST ATION AND BUDGET MEDICAL DIRECTORS PENSION AND FIELD STSTEMS LOAM GUARANTY MANAGEMENT STAPP DEPUTT ING STAPP DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT EDUCAT ION SERVICE SERVICE AMO EVALUATION SERVICE SERVICE ASSISTANT CHIEF DIRECTOR ASSISTANT CHIEF DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR CONTACT AND DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR. ENCIME RING MEDICAL ADMINTS MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR STSTEMS DIRECTOR, MANAGEMENT AND TRATION SERVICE PROF ISSIONAL ADMINIS TRATIVE CUARDIANSHIP SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICA TIONS EVALUATION SERVICES SE RVICE SERVICE SERVICE # SERVICE DIRECTOR HOSPITAL ASSISTANT CHIEF DIRECTOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MEDICAL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR STSTEMS DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR PROGRAM PLANNING DIRECTOR BUDGET SERVICE FOR RESEARCH AND INSURANCE SERVICE DEPERATIONS PL AMNING ANO SERVICE SUPPLY SERVICE AND BUOGE TING EDUCATION MEDICINE SERVICE SERVICE RESEARCH SERVICE DIRECTOR. DIRECTOR. DIRECTOR, BUILDING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT CHIEF ETERAMS MANAGEMENT STSTEMS CANTEEN MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE FOR DENTISTRY 4. OUTPATIENT CLINIC HOSPITAL DOMICILIARY WHITE CITY. OREGON CENTER (M.D) 1/ CENTER IN ROIZ VETERANS BENEFITS RECORDS PROCESSING REGIONAL OFFICE OFFICE CENTE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR CENTER DATA PROCESSING DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MANAGER DIST. OF COLUMBIA MANAGER LOUIS MO. CENTER on MANAGER MANAGER DIRECTOR Carb ... Hospital and Damiciliary. Can ... and Reviewed OFFICE Outponsant Chele - a 4' Date Processing Center - authorized Cand and Regional Other and Insurance Center. PURPOSE.-The Veterans Adminis- cational assistance guaranty or insur- tration administers laws authorizing ance of home, farm, and business benefits principally for former mem- loans, and, under certain conditions, bers and dependents of deceased for- direct home loans; six life insurance mer members of the Armed Forces. programs for veterans and servicemen; The VA also administers certain lim- hospitalization; restorative care; dom- ited benefits authorized by law to in- iciliary and nursing home care; out- dividuals currently on active duty and patient medical and dental care; pros- to dependent children of seriously dis- thetic and other appliances; special abled veterans. VA benefits include: housing for certain seriously disabled compensation for service-connected veterans; automobiles or other convey- disability or death; pension for non- ances for certain disabled veterans; service-connected disability or death; World War I adjusted service certifi- dependency and indemnity compensa- cates; a guardianship program for the tion; vocational rehabilitation for serv- protection of estates derived from VA ice-connected disability; educational benefits paid to incompetent or minor assistance for those who serve after beneficiaries; burial allowances; and January 31, 1955; war orphans' edu- burial flags. In addition the VA ad- ministers the insurance section of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act for persons in the active inilitary serv- ice. LEVEL II ADMINISTRATOR o' NIZATION.-The Veterans Ad- min ation is under the charge of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, who is responsible for the adminis- tration of all laws governing the Vet- erans Administration. The Administrator is responsible to the President for the administration of veterans affairs and the laws which govern them. He is directly responsible for the establishment of the basic pol- icies governing agency operation; the development and maintenance of its basic organization structure; the inter- pretation of laws pertaining to vet- erans affairs, and the establishment of supplementary regulations; the stimu- lation and approval of long-range plans; and the development and main- tenance of favorable relations with im- portant organizations, groups, and in- dividuals interested in veterans af- fairs. The Administrator serves as the adviser to the President on veterans affairs. LEVEL III The Deputy. Administrator The Deputy Administrator is the principal assistant to the Administra- tor in the overall administration of the Veterans Administration. He takes independent action for the Adminis- trator on all problems affecting the VA which do not require the Administra- tor's personal attention and acts for the Administrator in the latter's absence. LEVEL III CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN DEPT. OF MEDICINE & IRGERY The Chief Medical Director is rc- sponsible for the proper conduct of the activities of the Department of Medicine and Surgery and insures complete medical and hospital service for the medical care and treatment of veterans, as prescribed by the Admin- istrator of Veterans Affairs pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 4101-4115 and other statutory authority and regulations. EVEL IV DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN DEPT. OF MEDICINE & SURGERY The Deputy Chief Medical Director serves as principal assistant to the Chief Medical Director in the discharge of his responsibilities, and acts for the Chief Medical Director in the latter's absence. LEVEL V Associate Deputy Administrator The Associate Deputy Administra- tor assists the Administrator and the Deputy Administrator in the overall adr istration of the VA. He takes inde, undent action for the Adminis- trator on all problems affecting the VA in the areas of management engi- neering, appraisals, audits, office meth- ods and administration, budget, fi- nance, reports and statistics, safety and fire protection, and construction, which do not require the personal attention of the Administrator or the Deputy Administrator. He is responsible for coordination of the entire VA con- struction function and for all relations external to the agency dealing with construction. Under the VA's Plan- ning-Programing-Budgeting System he is responsible for reviewing and pre- senting to the Administrator the rec- ommended agency program and finan- cial plans with primary concern for (1) the fiscal and budgetary aspects of the total plan, and (2) programing and budgeting for VA's support func- tions. He acts for the Deputy Adminis- trator in the latter's absence and for the Administrator in the absence of both the Administrator and the Deputy Administrator. EVEL V CHIEF BENEFITS DIRECTOR The Chief Benefits Director con- ducts the activities of the Department of Veterans Benefits. He insures the effective execution of an integrated program of vetcrans benefits consist- ing of compensation and pension, vo- cational rehabilitation and education, loan guaranty, insurance, guardianship, and contact activities of the Veterans Administration. LEVEL V Office of the General Counsel General Counsel serves as chief of the Veterans Administration matters of law and legislation. He esponsible to the Administrator for interpretation of all laws affecting or their dependents and for ablishing precedent decisions of the ministrator based upon such laws. This office renders legal advice and legal services to all department and top staff officers and assists the formulation of governing regu- and amendments thereto, re- for legal correctness all such ulations or directives; it collaborates the Department of Justice in the adling of all litigation arising from terans Administration programs or rations or involving the Veterans ministration or any official thereof in conjunction with or by agree- with the Department of Justice, handle certain types of litigation State or Federal courts.