Board on Earth Sciences and Resources and its Activities

The Board will provide oversight of the earth science and resource activities within the National Research Council, provide a review of research and public activities in the solid-earth sciences, and provide analyses and recommendations relevant to the supply, delivery, and associated impacts of and issues related to hydrocarbon, metallic, and non-metallic mineral resources. The Board will monitor the status of the earth sciences, assess the health of the disciplines, and identify research opportunities, and will respond to specific agency requests

Energy Information Directory 1996

This directory lists most government offices and trade associations that are involved in energy matters. It does not include DOE offices which do not deal with the public or public information

Astronautics and Aeronautics, 1986-1990: A Chronology

This chronology of events in aeronautics, aviation, space science, and space exploration was prepared by the Federal Research Division of the LibrarY of Congress for the History Division of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It covers the years 1996-1990 and continues the series of annual chronologies published by NASA. The present volume returns to the format used in the Astronautics and Aeronautics, 1979-1984: A Chronology volume. It also integrates in a single table the information presented in two or three previous publications

Defense Industry Transition in California

The Senate Committee on Rules contracted in 1993 with policy analyst Joseph E. Nation to develop a California action plan on defense conversion, under the direction of the Senate Office of Research. This report explores the transition of California defense industries from contracting with the federal government to manufacturing products for commercial use. It is based on research through 1993, and is the first of two reports by Mr. Nation. The second will review issues associated with the closing of military bases in California

Defense Industry Transition in California

The Senate Committee on Rules contracted in 1993 with policy analyst Joseph E. Nation to develop a California action plan on defense conversion, under the direction of the Senate Office of Research. This report explores the transition of California defense industries from contracting with the federal government to manufacturing products for commercial use. It is based on research through 1993, and is the first of two reports by Mr. Nation. The second will review issues associated with the closing of military bases in California

Fiscal Year 1998

This report, the Department of Energy`s first Accountability Report, is part of an effort to better measure how the Department of Energy is serving the American taxpayers; the results achieved; and the cost-effectiveness of the work. By integrating the Department`s FY 1998 performance results, financial status, and management controls, this report is a useful tool and provides a status report on the Department`s performance in FY 1998. It presents a clearer picture of the return on the investment of the resources entrusted to this agency. After thorough review by the Office of the Inspector General, with one exception, the financial statements have been found to present fairly the financial position of the Department in conformity with Federal accounting standards. Overall, the Department has reasonable assurance that DOE has management controls in place to ensure that operational activities are efficient and effective and comply with the law. Ten challenges where management controls can be strengthened have been identified