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From page 405... ... Table 19-1 lists the nine independent regulatory agencies surveyed and their estimated fiscal 1977 obligations. (Another independent regulatory agency, the Federal Power Commission, was surveyed prior to its transferral to the Department of Energy; it is discussed in Chapter 7.) Read the entire page →
From page 406... ... Predominant Policy E '5 =6 £O 3 O < 1 J III. Read the entire page →
From page 407... ... promotes and regulates the civil air transport industry within the United States and between the United States and foreign countries. The CAB grants licenses to provide air transport services, approves or disapproves proposed rates and fares, and approves or disapproves proposed agreements and corporate relationships involving air carriers. Read the entire page →
From page 408... ... 40 The Consumer Product Safety Commission was established in 1972 as an independent regulatory agency for the purpose of reducing unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products. The commission's prime responsibility is establishing mandatory product safety standards. Read the entire page →
From page 409... ... Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL l»75 461 461 461 OTtt 968 96K 968 1977 701 40 741 741 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for regulating interstate and foreign communications. Read the entire page →
From page 410... ... Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formu la- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- men t of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials tnation Total TOTAL iro 663 M3 663 1976 IK 782 7s: 1977 K2SI 829 829 The Federal Home Loan Bank Board formulates policies for and supervises the operation of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks, the Federal Savings and Loan System, and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. It is responsible for the examination of all federal savings and loan associations and for the examination and supervision of all state-chartered institutions insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Read the entire page →
From page 411... ... The office has prepared general economic reports basically concerned with the housing, savings, and mortgage markets. Papers have been prepared either by or for the Office of Economic Research on: simulated results of permitting savings and loan associations to offer consumer credit and checking account services; the pricing and marketability of variable rate mortgages; the development of a savings and loan performance predictor system for associations; and an application of time series models and a regional analysis for forecasting short-term savings deposit flows. Read the entire page →
From page 412... ... The bureau conducts a far-ranging program of research on the economic functioning of the United States's industrial and commercial economy. The bureau's program of research includes studies of the structure, behavior, and performance of various major industries; work on the economics of price setting during periods of inflation and recession; assessment of potential economic benefits to consumers from FTC activities; research on the economics of advertising and consumer information. Read the entire page →
From page 413... ... Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFrscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 1.418 1.418 1.418 1976 1.991 1.991 1.991 1977 2.281 2,281 2.281 The Interstate Commerce Commission (icc) regulates the economic aspects of surface transportation in interstate and foreign commerce. Read the entire page →
From page 414... ... Research activities include: o analyses of proposed mergers, acquisition, and other significant changes in the national rail system; o evaluation of the economic viability of lightly traveled rail lines; and o research concerning policies that are likely to result in a more competitive, energy-efficient, and coordinated transportation system. For Further Information Write Interstate Commerce Commission, Twelfth Street and Constitution Avenue. Read the entire page →
From page 415... ... Projects have been funded on: o the secondary socioeconomic effects of plant siting; o a comparative assessment of socioeconomic effects ofnonconventional energy resources; o the quantification of community change associated with nuclear power development; and o the socioeconomic effect of regional perceptions of nuclear risk. REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AND SITE EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES This research focuses on the assessment of the effect of nuclear power sites on the environment and demography. Read the entire page →
From page 416... ... Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopFiscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of Dissenv Year search onstnitions ation Statistics Total onMrations Materials mat ion Total TOTAL 1975 346 346 346 1976 382 382 3D 1977 426 426 426 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates the issuance of securities and the securities market. Read the entire page →
From page 417... ... BRANCH OF SECURITIES OFFERING AND STUDIES This branch JS TCSpOnsible for conducting studies and preparing research reports related to the issuance of new corporate securities. BRANCH OF CAPITAL MARKET STUDIES This branch is responsible for conducting studies and preparing research reports related to corporate financial developments and their implication for disclosure practices by SEC registrants. Read the entire page →
From page 418... ... Knowledge Production Activities Knowledge Application Activities Policy Policy Formula- Program General Implemen- DevelopRscal Re- tion Dem- Evalu- Purpose tation Dem- ment of DissemYear search onstrations ation Statistics Total onstrations Materials ination Total TOTAL 1975 1.708 1.708 754 754 2.462 1976 2.570 2.570 1.175 1.175 3.745 1977 3.229 3.229 1.323 1.323 4.552 The U.S. International Trade Commission furnishes studies, reports, and recommendations involving international trade and tariffs to the President, the Congress, and government agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 419... ... Commission staff provide technical assistance to other federal agencies concerning trade agreement programs. For Further Information Write U.S. Read the entire page →

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... Table 19-1 lists the nine independent regulatory agencies surveyed and their estimated fiscal 1977 obligations. (Another independent regulatory agency, the Federal Power Commission, was surveyed prior to its transferral to the Department of Energy; it is discussed in Chapter 7.)

'INDEPENDENT REGULATORY AGENCIES' Pages 405-419

'INDEPENDENT REGULATORY AGENCIES'
Pages 405-419