Obligations: (Grants and Contracts) FY 78 $250,000; FY 79 est $300,000; and FY 80 est Not presently available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,000 to $100,000; $20,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The PNRC has sponsored training programs, providing a flexible training system to satisfy and expanding businesses in the the requirements of new Region. The program is designed to be responsive to immediate demands for training that generally cannot be met by existing training programs due to their long run focus. Other programs have been designed to assist in providing opportunities to minorities. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 13 CFR 554. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Doug Lasher, Office Manager, Pacific Northwest Regional Commission, 700 E. Evergreen Blvd., Van couver, WA 98660. Telephone: (206) 422-7771 (Use same 7-digit number for FTS). Headquarters Office: Arthur D. Johnson, Regional Programs Officer, Office of the Federal Cochairman, Pacific Northwest Regional Commission, 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: (202) 633- 7458. RELATED PROGRAMS: 23.012, Appalachian Vocational and Other Education Facilities and Operations; 28.008, Coastal Plains Education Demonstration Projects. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: See PROGRAM ACCOM. PLISHMENTS. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS. ROGRAM 77.001 RADIATION CONTROL-TRAINING ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY COUNSELING FEDERAL AGENCY: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Dis- USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Training is provided at no cost to personnel of State and local governments in order to improve the radiological health training of staff members responsible for carrying out radiation control programs. Courses and counseling are provided in health physics and radiation protection, safety aspects of using radioactive materials, regulatory practices and procedures, and compliance inspection. States may also request reimbursement of their employees' expenses incurred in NRC approved training activities. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State and local government agencies which are APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Verbal or written request. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: None. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: None. Audits: None. Records: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 31-0200-0-1-305. Obligations: (Course costs, travel and per diem expenses) FY 78 $250,000; FY 79 est $250,000; and FY 80 est $250,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1978, there were 133 State personnel who participated in eight training programs in both technical and administration subjects necessary to radiation control programs. The level of program participation for fiscal year 1979 is estimated to be the same. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: G. Wayne Kerr, Assistant Director, State tory Commission, Washington, DC 20555. Telephone: (301) 4927767 (Use same 7-digit number for FTS). RELATED PROGRAMS: 81.028, Radiological Emergency Assist ance. FEDERAL AGENCY: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Executive Orders 11051 and 11490. OBJECTIVES: To assist State and local governments develop and maintain radiological emergency response plans and preparedness in support of fixed nuclear facilities and transportation involving radioactive materials. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Training is provided at no cost to personnel of State and local governments who are responsible for planning for, and responding to, emergencies involving radioactive materials, especially those involving nuclear power facilities. Courses are provided in planning and operational response. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State or local government personnel who are, or will be, responsible for developing radiological emergency response plans and who are, or will be, responsible for responding to accidents involving radioactive materials. Applicants must be nominated by either the State Director of Radiological Health or the State Director of Civil Defense or Emergency Services. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as Applicant Eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: In some cases, written documentation of the applicant's eligibility is required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: Verbal request; some training courses require written follow-up confirming applicant's eligibility. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 31-0200-0-1-305. Obligations: (Course costs; travel and perdiem expenses) FY 78 Not applicable; FY 79 est $685,000; and FY 80 est $750,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1978 there were 250 State and local government personnel who participated in 12 training courses in both planning and operations. The level of participation for fiscal year 1979 and 1980 is estimated to be about 20 training programs. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Federal Not man COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 78.002 COMMODITY FUTURES MARKET REPORTS (Monthly Commitments Of Traders; Weekly Stocks Of Grain in Deliverable Position; and Special Reports) FEDERAL AGENCY: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION: Commodity Exchange Act, as amended by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act, Public Law 93-463, October 23, 1974, and the Futures Trading Act of 1978, Public Law 95-405. OBJECTIVES: To provide traders and members of the public informa tion about the futures markets to assist them in understanding the markets. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Dissemination Of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Information is helpful to users and students of the futures markets. Aggregate traders' positions are made public; individual trader's position are confidential under the statute. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Anyone is eligible to receive futures market information. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as Applicant Eligibility. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Contact any office of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission orally or in writing. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Not applicable. Audits: Not applicable. Records: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-1400-0-1-376. Obligations: (Salaries and Expenses) FY 78 $31,776; FY 79 est $27,776; and FY 80 est $35,376. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 762 reports were published in fiscal year 1978 and it is estimated that 1,100 reports will be published in fiscal year 1979 and 1,100 published in fiscal year 1980. 78.003 COMMODITY FUTURES CONSUMER INFORMATION (Commodity Futures Consumer Hotline) FEDERAL AGENCY: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION: Commodity Exchange Act, as amended by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act, Public Law 93-463, October 23, 1974 and the Futures Trading Act of 1978, Public Law 95-405. OBJECTIVES: To provide the commodity futures consumer a convenient, accessible, and responsive point to obtain information or answers to questions concerning any aspect of commodity futures trading, to include options trading. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Investigation of Complaints. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Any individual may ask any question concerning commodity futures trading, to include options trading, or request information concerning these subjects. Answers or information that may legitimately be provided by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will be provided; otherwise the caller will be advised of the most likely source of the information requested. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Anyone is eligible to receive futures market information. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as Applicant Eligibility. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: Telephone the Commodity Futures Consumer Hotline, (800) 424-9838, toll free from anywhere East of Mississippi and California and (800) 227-4428 toll free from anywhere West of Mississippi and Washington, D.C. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: None. Reports: Not applicable. Audits: Not applicable. Records: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-1400-0-1-376. Obligations: (Salaries and Expenses) FY 78 $72,035; FY 79 est $77,768; and FY 80 est $78,768. re Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Consumer Hotline sponded to 8,223 calls in FY 78; and estimates responding to 10,000 calls in FY 79 and 12,000 calls in FY 80. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Consumer Information: General Information To The Consumer On Futures Trading, Economic Purpose of Futures Trading, Reading Commodity Futures Price Tables (no charge). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Office Of Public Information, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 2033 K St., N.W., Washington, DC 20581. Telephone: (202) 254-8630, or HOT-LINE (800) 424-9838 and San Francisco office (800) 227-4428. RELATED PROGRAMS: 78.002, Commodity Futures Market Re- 78.004 COMMODITY FUTURES REPARATIONS CLAIMS FEDERAL AGENCY: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION: Commodity Exchange Act, as amended by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act, Public Law 93-463, October 23, 1974, and the Futures Trading Act of 1978, Public Law 95-405. OBJECTIVES: To respond to customer complaints and inquiries and to examine complaints indicating a need for enforcement action. In addition, the Commission provides a forum for hearing and ruling on reparations complaints against registrants regarding monetary damages resulting from violation of the Commodity Exchange Act or regulations. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Investigation of Complaints. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Customer complaints are an important source of information about possible violations and assist the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in its enforcement and regulatory functions. Persons who believe they may have been cheated or defrauded in their trading transactions should advise the Commission so that it may take appropriate action. The Commission also provides a customer reparations forum where monetary awards may be directed to any person who can prove damage received as a result of violation of the Commodity Exchange Act in dealing with persons or companies registered with the Commission. Information on future trading is also available to the general public upon request. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Market users and the general public can submit APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Customer complaints and inquiries may be made by letter or telephone, or in person to any office of the Commission. Reparations complaints must be written verified statements as specified by Commission regulations and must be submitted to the Washington, DC Office of the Commission. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: Reparations claims must have occurred after January 22, ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-1400-0-1-376. Obligations: (Salaries and Expenses) FY 78 $81,000; FY 79 est $91,000; and FY 80 est $94,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Commission accepted 873 reparations complaints in fiscal year 1978, and estimates accept- REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Commodity Regional or Local Office: See address appendix. Headquarters Office: Reparations Unit, Commodity Futures Trading RELATED PROGRAMS: 78.002, Commodity Futures Market Re- |