FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, DEPARTMENT

OF COMMERCE
AUTHORIZATION: 13 U.S.C. sections 8 and 9.
OBJECTIVES: To provide a source of data for proof of age or

relationship of individuals in need of such information based on
census records. These records may be the only recourse if the birth
was not registered and if generally acceptable proofs, such as
affidavits from the doctor or midwife who attended the birth,

family Bible records, or baptismal certifications are not available. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Dissemination of Technical Information.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The purpose for which information nie z

on age or citizenship may be required are many: (1) to qualify for ishingiza

government programs (such as medicare, Social Security

retirement, old age benefits, or other pensions); (2) as proof of tical Roma

citizenship when required (for example, in obtaining a passport); (3) when needed for employment purposes; (4) to qualify for

rights of inheritance as a beneficiary; and (5) as a generally Price

acceptable proof of age or relationship for annuities, other rights,

or benefits to which one may be entitled. A fee is required for mice: 42

each age search application, whether the applicant's record is

found or is not found. | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Personal information from census records of

1900 and later is confidential and may be furnished only upon written request of the persons to whom it relates or, for a proper purpose, to a legal representative of an estate. Information regarding a child who has not reached legal age may be obtained upon the written request of either parent. For records of a deceased person, application must be signed by: (1) a blood relative in the immediate family, (2) the surviving wife or husband, (3) a beneficiary, or (4) the administrator or executor of the estate. In all such cases, a certified copy of the death certificate must be furnished as well as a certified copy of the court order

naming the legal representative or legal evidence of the

beneficiaries relationship. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility.

Credentials/Documentation: See applicant eligibility.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: By written request.
Award Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines: Not applicable.
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: None.
Audits: None.

Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-08-8544-0-7-506.
Obligations: (Net operating costs) FY 70 $2,164,000; FY 71 est

$2,004,000; and FY 72 est $1,839,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, approximately

457,000 requests were processed. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Your Name is

Somewhere in the Census Records, BC-628, no charge;

Application for Search of Census Records, BC-600, no charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Acting Chief, Personal Census Service

Branch, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762. Telephone: (316) 231-7100. Headquarters Office: Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233. RELATED PROGRAMS: None.

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FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE,

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: 5 U.S.C. 591, 596-597; 15 U.S.C. 171, et seq. OBJECTIVES: To help local governments and businessmen attract

foreign investments in their communities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: These services include: (1) working

with state and local organizations to send investment-seeking missions abroad and to develop offers from local firms, (2) providing foreign firms and visitors with information, guidance, and contacts for joint ventures and licensing proposals in U.S. communities, (3) publicizing in the U.S., specific investment and licensing offers from abroad, and (4) stimulating foreign investment in the U.S. by distributing appropriate literature on

U.S. opportunities. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person, firm, organization, or branch of

government desiring information or assistance in attracting private

foreign investment to the United States.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: In person, by letter or telephone.
Award Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines: Not applicable.
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: None.
Audits: None.

Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-30-1800-0-1-506.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 70 $1,709,891; FY 71 est

$1,208,000; and FY 72 est $1,254,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, processed 470

foreign investment licensing proposals for development in the U.S.; and received 2,400 requests for information on U.S.

development potential from U.S. and foreign businessmen. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Invest in the

U.S.A. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local U.S. Department of Commerce field

offices listed in the appendix. Headquarters Office: Office of International Investment, Bureau of

International Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce,

Washington, D.C. 20230. Telephone: (202) 967-2248. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.103, International Commercial

Information.

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE,

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: 15 U.S.C. 175, 189; 5 U.S.C. 596. OBJECTIVES: To provide information and assistance to U.S. business

firms in improving and expanding their overseas operations. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling;

Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Firms desiring to initiate or expand

their overseas markets may obtain information on overseas
opportunities, foreign economics, trade openings abroad,
government financial aid to exporters, and information on export
quotas and tariffs, and other matters relating to exporting.
Provides guidance to U.S. businessmen for meeting sound
decisions through the use of foreign marketing journals and

statistical reports
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Anyone may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility.

Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: In person, by letter or telephone.
Award Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines: Not applicable.
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: None.
Audits: None.

Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-30-1800-0 1-506.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 70 $2,728,141; FY 71 est

$3,346,000; and FY 72 est $3,540,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, provided

78,123 written and 48,556 telephone replies to business inquiries; conducted 12,328 business counseling interviews; prepared 86 overseas business reports; issued 1,151 market share reports; and

added 30,785 report inputs to the World Trade Digest. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Commerce

Field Offices Help Business; International Commerce Weekly. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local Department of Commerce field

offices listed in the appendix. Headquarters Office: Bureau of International Commerce,

Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230. Telephone:

(202) 967-5487. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.100, Export Licensing Service and

Information; 11.101, Export Trade Promotion; and 11.200,
Business Assistance, Services, and Information.

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF DOMESTIC COMMERCE,

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: 15 U.S.C. 171; Organic Act creating the

Commerce Department, 32 Stat. 825. OBJECTIVES: Provide economic and technical assistance and advice to

business, government, and the general public concerning

industries, commodities, and trade. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling;

Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: This includes guidance on pending

legislation and regulations; marketing data and assistance concerning government procurement; studies analyzing growth and outlook for specific industries; statistical data and publications; narrative outlook analyses for U.S. industrial activity; foreign trade information; information on technical developments and their impact on industry growth markers and regional development information on trade and professional associations; information on special conferences; foreign and domestic manufacturing and performance standards; and

assistance in supply/maintenance problems in times of emergency. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any businessman, public official, civic

organization or private citizen. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility.

Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: In person, by letter or telephone.
Award Procedure: Not applicable.
Deadlines: Not applicable.
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: None.
Audits: None.

Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-25-1200-0-1-506.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 70 $12,940,000; FY 71 est

$13,913,000; and FY 72 est $14,325,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, disseminated

information on 12,000 trade opportunities. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Bureau of

Domestic Commerce (BDC) quarterly and annual releases. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local Department of Commerce field

offices are listed separately in this catalog. Headquarters Office: Bureau of Domestic Commerce, U.S.

Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230. Telephone:

(202) 967-3065. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.001, Census and Statistical Reports;

11,103, International Commercial Information; 11.005, Census Special Tabulations and Services; 10.153, Market News; 10.950, Agricultural Statistical Reports; 59.005, Management Assistance to Small Businesses; 59.007, Management and Technical Assistance for Disadvantaged Businessman - Research and Demonstration Grants.

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF DOMESTIC COMMERCE,

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: 19 U.S.C. 1202; “Tariff Schedules of the United

States," schedule 8, part 4, headnote 6. OBJECTIVES: To provide that any nonprofit (public or private)

institution established for educational or scientific purposes may obtain duty-free treatment of certain instruments and apparatus

entered for its own use. TYPES OF ASSISTANGE: Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Applies only to nonprofit (public

or private) institutions established for educational or scientific purposes; and only if the Secretary of Commerce or his delegate determines that no instrument or apparatus of equivalent scientific value for the purposes for which the instrument or apparatus is

intended to be used, is being manufactured in the United States. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit institutions

established for educational and scientific purposes. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility.

Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: Application can be obtained by written or

personal request to the Scientific Instrument Evaluation Division
of Headquarters Office listed below, or to any BDC field office

(see appendix). Award Procedure: Not applicable. Applicants send form to Bureau of

Customs, Tariff Classification Ruling Division, Washington, D.C.
Final approval is made by BDC.

Deadlines: Not applicable.
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: None.
Audits: None.

Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-25-1200-0-1-506.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 70 $160,000; FY 71 est

$160,000; and FY 72 est $ 160,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, processed 842

Florence agreement cases. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Rules and

regulations are published at 15 CFR Part 602. Form BDCF 768 “Request for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments and

Apparatus” at no cost.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Bureau of Domestic Commerce, U.S.

Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230. Telephone:

(202) 967-3065. RELATED PROGRAMS: None.

FEDERAL AGENCY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINIS

TRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: 42 U.S.C. 3131, 3135, 3141, 3161, 3171. Public

Works and Economic Development Act of 1965; Public Law 89-136, as amended by Public Law 90-103, Public Law 91-123

and Public Law 91-304. OBJECTIVES: To assist the construction of public facilities needed to

initiate and encourage long-term economic growth in designated geographic areas where economic growth is lagging behind the

rest of the Nation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants for such public facilities as

water and sewer systems, access roads to industrial parks or areas, port facilities, railroad sidings and spurs, public tourism facilities, vocational schools, flood control projects, and site improvements for industrial parks.

Qualified projects must fulfill a pressing need of the area and must: (1) tend to improve the opportunities for the successful establishment or expansion of industrial or commercial plants or facilities, or (2) otherwise assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities, or (3) benefit the long-term unemployed and members of low-income families or otherwise substantially further the objectives of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964,

In addition, proposed projects must be consistent with the currently approved overall economic development program for the

area, and for the district, if any, in which it will be located. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, local subdivisions thereof, Indian tribes, and private or public nonprofit organizations or associations representing a redevelopment area or a designated economic development center are eligible to receive grants and loans.

Corporations and associations organized for profit are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Application must describe the type of proposed facility, estimated costs, extent of proposed project, direct job impact, estimated time for construction implementation, and assurance that the project will satisfy statutory requirements. Most important, documentation must demonstrate how the project will have a positive impact on the economic

development process in the community. APPLICATION AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicant should contact the regional

office servicing the State in which the project is to be located. An economic development representative assigned as coordinator of the project for EDA will provide necessary forms and assist in filling them out. Intent to file application must be coordinated in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular No.

applicable State and local statutory requirements.

Notification of grant approvals are provided to the State Control Information Reception Agencies on Standard Form 240. Deadlines: During EDA processing time, applicant is required to

submit to EDA a letter detailing the progress made in the

community in fostering economic development process. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Normally within 90 days of

acceptance of application. Appeals: None.

Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Grants may be made for up to

50 percent of the project cost. Severely depressed areas that cannot match Federal funds may receive supplementary grants to bring the Federal contribution up to 80 percent of the project cost. Additionally, redevelopment areas located within designated economic development districts may, subject to the 80 percent maximum Federal grant limit, be eligible for a 10 percent bonus on grants for public works projects. Long-term (up to 40 years), low interest loans may be made to the applicant when financial assistance is not otherwise available from private lenders or Federal agencies on terms which would permit accomplishment of

the project. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EDA grant funds are

disbursed for costs incurred only after all contracts for construction have been awarded. EDA loan funds are normally disbursed when the construction of the project is 75 percent or

more complete. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Reports for specific project may be requested. No routine

reports required. Audits: Each recipient of financial assistance is required to keep such

records as will facilitate an effective audit of the project. Records: As necessary for above-mentioned audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-10-2030-0-1-507.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $ 173,899,000; FY 71 est

$160,000,000; and FY 72 est $160,000,000. Face Value of
Loans: (Direct) FY 70 $11,263,142; FY 71 est $14,000,000; and

FY 72 est $14,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No specific minimum or

maximum project amount. $1,000 to $4,585,000; $389,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Total approved projects: 2,168,

Total obligations: $1.2 billion. Fiscal year 1966, 364 projects $ 232,325,000; fiscal year 1967, 471 projects - $198,998,000; fiscal year 1968, 414 projects - $174,981,000; fiscal year 1969, 303 projects - $ 178,750,000; fiscal year 1970, 308 projects $ 157,929,000; fiscal year 1971, (est), 308 projects

$160,000,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: EDA

handbook, “Building Communities with Jobs,” EDA. “Grants and
Loans for Public Works and Development Facilities,” EDA. “Area
Eligible for Financial Assistance," "Guides for Overall Economic
Development Programs,” “Economic Development, Directory of

Approved Projects."
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Refer to the appendix of the catalog for

EDA regional office addresses. Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Public Works, Economic

Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce,

Washington, D.C. 20230. Telephone: (202) 967-5265.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.301, Economic Development - Loans for

Businesses and Development Companies. 15.115, Indian-
Industrial and Tourism Development; 23.001, Appalachian
Regional Development.

A-95.

Application Procedure: The Economic Development Administration

representative will meet with the applicant and community leaders to establish the basis for a preapplication conference. After reviewing project and local development profile information with the regional office, he will notify the applicant immediately if EDA cannot accept the project. If project appears viable, a preapplication conference will be arranged with regional office personnel Award Procedure: Grant and loan applications from States, local

subdivisions thereof, Indian tribes, and private or public nonprofit organizations or associations representing a redevelopment area or a designated economic development center are approved by the Assistant Secretary of Economic Development, Department of

Contract award must be made on the lowest base bid submitted by a responsible bidder, with a responsible bidder defined as one

a performance bond and who meets the

Commerce.

who can furnish