[For the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Part 601] The United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency formulates and implements arms control and disarmament policies that will promote the national security of the United States and its relations with other countries. At present, to effectively carry out its responsibilities, it prepares and participates in discussions and negotiations with the Soviet Union and other countries on such issues as strategic arms limitations, mutual force reductions in Central Europe, prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons to countries that do not now possess them, prohibition on chemical weapons, and the international arms trade. The United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency was established by act of September 26, 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2561), in response to congressional feeling that our country's arms control and disarmament policy could best be formed and carried out in a manner promoting the national security by a central organization charged by law with primary responsibility for arms control and disarmament. Activities The Agency conducts studies and provides advice relating to arms control and disarmament policy formulation; prepares for and manages United States participation in international negotiations in the arms control and disarmament field; disseminates and coordinates public information about arms control and disarmament; and prepares for, operates, or directs, as needed, U.S. participation in international control systems that may result from United States arms control or disarmament activities. In addition to directing the Agency activities as described above, the Director functions as the principal adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of State in arms control and disarmament matters. Under the direction of the Secretary of State, the Director also has primary responsibility within the Government for such matters. In support of its activities, the Agency conducts research and studies or, through contracts and agreements, makes arrangements for their conduct by private or public institutions or persons. It also coordinates such efforts by or for other Government agencies, and analyzes selected defense programs for their arms control implications. The Arms Control and Disarmament Act also provides for the establishment of a General Advisory Committee, not to exceed 15 members, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, to advise the President, the Secretary of State, and the Director of the Agency on matters affecting arms control, disarmament, and world peace. Sources of Information Contracts Individuals seeking to do business with the Agency or obtain information on research contracts may contact the Contracting Office (phone, 703-235-3288) at the address shown below. Publications Copies of publications such as World Military Expenditures (annual series), Documents on Disarmament (annual series), Arms Control and Disarmament Agreements, and the Agency's Annual Report may be ordered from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, or from the Agency's Office of Public Affairs (phone, 202-647-8677) at the address shown below. Speakers Officers of the Agency will address audiences in all parts of the country if speaking engagements can be fitted into their work schedules. Phone, 202-523-2801. For further information, contact the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, 320 Twenty-first Street NW., Washington, DC 20451. Phone, 202-647-8677. UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY 301 Fourth Street SW., Washington, DC 20547 [For the United States Information Agency statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Part 504] The United States Information Agency is responsible for the U.S. Government's overseas information and cultural programs, including the Voice of America. The Agency, which is known overseas as the U.S. Information Service, conducts a wide |