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US Geological Survey National Mapping Division
The mission of the National Mapping Division is to meet the US's need for basic geospatial data, ensuring access to and advancing the application of these data and other related earth science information for users worldwide. In support of this m.

 
Enviro$en$e
Part of the US Environmental Protection Agenecy's (EPA) web site, this site attempts to provide a single repository for pollution prevention, compliance assurance, and enforcement information and databases. Included are pollution prevention case.

 
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Responsible for acquiring, storing and disseminating scientific and technical information to aid in defense research and development.

 
US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
Also known as The Access Board, this independent federal agency's primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities. Develops minimum guidelines and requirements for standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .

 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Federal agency, under the US Department of Labor, that focuses on the health and safety of the American workforce.

 
Arts Council of Finland
Governmental organization aiming to facilitate creative work and to broaden the interface between art and society.

 
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
Coordinates the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The NSDI encompasses policies, standards, and procedures for organizations to cooperatively produce and share geographic data.

 
US Government Printing Office (GPO)
Directory of the GPO that provides free electronic access to a variety of information products and publications produced by the federal government.

 
Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
This office of the US Federal government was created to provide the President with timely policy advice and to coordinate the science and technology investment. Recent issues of focus have been fundamental science, education and scientific liter.

 
US Environmental Protection Agency
Coordinator and supporter of research and anti-pollution activities of governments, private and public groups, individuals and educational institutions. Monitors their impact upon the environment.

 
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Developed by the US Geological Survey in cooperation with the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN), this official US repository of domestic geographic names contains information about almost 2 million physical and cultural geographic features in t.

 
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Focuses on safety and health at work through research and prevention. Provides a database, publications, news, and links.

 
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Site includes recalls, reports, and alerts.

 
US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
November 15, 1990, the US took another step forward to make the world safer for workers and communities by enacting amendments (Public Law 101-549) to the US Clean Air Act, including one that authorized creation of this independent federal agenc.

 
International Labour Organization (ILO)
UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.

 
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Maintains and improves the US transportation system by keeping statistics, setting standards and developing federal transportation programs.

 
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA's mission is to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's infrastructure from all types of hazards.

 
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Provides information and advice, products and services, a web-based database service, OSH answers, links to education resources, and more.

 
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