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Serial No. 103-12: To Authorize Financial Assistance for the Northern Mariana Islands, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session on H.R. 1092 to Authorize Financial Assistance for the Northern Mariana Islands, and for Other Purposes, March 18, 1993
This is the March 18, 1993 hearing titled "To Authorize Financial Assistance for the Northern Mariana Islands," held before the House Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Ron de Lugo: "We are going to have a hearing on H.R. 1092, a bill to commit the Federal Government to provide the Northern Marianas with $120 million in special assistance for infrastructure over 7 years beginning October 1." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Elton Gallegly, Robert A. Underwood, Juan Babauta, Lorenzo I. De Leon Guerrero, Thomas P. Villagomez, David H. Heggestad, and Herman T. Guerrero.
United States. Government Publishing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-30: Department of Energy Budget and Reorganization, Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session on the Department of Energy Budget and Reorganization, Hearing Held in Washington, DC, June 8, 1993
This is the June 8, 1993 hearing on "Department of Energy Budget and Reorganization," held before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives. From the opening statement of Richard H. Lehman: "The department is being buffeted by a fundamental change in one of its core missions-away from 50 years of nuclear weapons production and toward cleanup of the unfortunate environmental results of that production. The slow progress of the Nuclear Waste Disposal Program continues to frustrate virtually everybody. Operation of the Uranium Enrichment Program is about to be turned over to the new U.S. Enrichment Corporation. The DOE [Department of Energy] re-mains responsible for the massive cleanup at the old gaseous diffusion plants. Congress finally passed land withdrawal legislation for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant at the end of the last Congress, but the schedule for a test phase at WIPP [Waste Isolation Pilot Plant] is already falling behind that set out in the act."
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-10: Watershed and Fish Habitat Degradation, Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session on Watershed and Fish Habitat Degradation on Public Lands and National Forests in the Pacific Northwest, Hearing Held in Washington, DC, March 11, 1993
This is March 11, 1993 hearing on "Watershed and Fish Habitat Degradation" held before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives. From the opening statement of Bruce F. Vento: "Today, of course, we're focusing on one important aspect of that in terms of the land management and the impact on the fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. The American people have a spectacular natural resource, the salmon and steelhead runs that extend from the Pacific to central Idaho. Two summers ago I stood on the banks of a small stream in the Chamberlain Basin, in the heart of Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return wilderness and watched a Chinook king salmon, a beat-up fish, that had traveled almost a thousand miles from the ocean to return to it is birthplace to spawn. I felt a sense of awe, as I'm sure most of you would standing in my shoes, witnessing this phenomenon, because this salmon was one of only a few left in a salmon run that some time ago numbered in the thousands. If we were to go back to that same spot this summer we may not see any salmon at all." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: George Leonard, Michael Penfold, Michael F. Tillman, Gary Edwards, Bob Doppelt, Chris Frissell, Pat Higgins, John F. Palmisano, Thomas J. Cassidy, Thane Tiensen, Ray J. White, and George G. Ice.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-4: Orientation Meeting with Secretary Babbitt, Oversight Hearing Before the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session on Orientation Meeting with Secretary of the Interior Governor Bruce Babbitt, Hearing Held in Washington, DC, February 16, 1993
This is the February 16, 1993 hearing on "Orientation Meeting with Secretary Babbitt" held before the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives. From the opening statement of George Miller: "The purpose of today's hearing is to give our new Secretary of the Interior, Governor Bruce Babbitt, an opportunity to testify be-fore this committee, and to describe some of his concerns and some of his plans for the Department of Interior, and then to respond to questions from members of the committee."
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-20, Part IV: BPA Proposed Fiscal Year 1994 Budget, Oversight Hearing Before the Task Force on Bonneville Power Administration of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, April 28, 1993
This is the April 28, 1993 hearing on "BPA Proposed Fiscal Year 1994 Budget" held before the Task Force on Bonneville Power Administration of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives. From the opening statement of Peter A. DeFazio: "Today the Natural Resources Committee's Bonneville Power Ad-ministration Task Force holds its first hearing. I particularly want to thank Chairman Miller for the creation of the task force and for naming me its chairman. I am looking forward to the hearings that we will hold over the next six months, and I want to play a creative and active role in helping the BPA to meet the challenges it faces, both in the near term and during the next decade. Today's hearing will focus on BPA's near-term financial condition. A unique set of circumstances have forced BPA to consider a rate increase that could exceed 20 percent. But the BPA's short-term problems will not go away with a few good water years or higher world aluminum prices. The problems are much deeper than that, and the fix must be more fundamental. So regardless of the facts of the current situation, I believe we would be here today no matter what." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Randall W. Hardy.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-17, Part III: Implementation of Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, June 25, 1993
This is the June 25, 1993 hearing on "Implementation of Indian Gaming Regulatory Act," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Native American Affairs of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Bill Richardson: "Today we will be taking testimony on how Indian gaming fits into the gaming and wagering industries. We will hear from experts on what the estimated amounts currently are with regard to money wagered and spent in Indian gaming establishments. We will see what percent of legalized gambling Indian gaming is today. We will also hear from the regulators of pari-mutuel wagering and horse racing commissioners. In addition, persons representing the dog and horse racing industries are here today." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James Bilbray, Paul Dworin, Will E. Cummings, R. Anthony Chamblin, William E. Tabor, Gordon L. Hare, John C. Dill, James J. Hickey, Jr., Joseph A. DeFrancis, Melvin R. Bowman, William J. Bissett, and James W. Jones.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-3: Shetland Islands Oil Spill, Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, February 4, 1993
This is the February 4, 1993 hearing on "Shetland Islands Oil Spill," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of George Miller: "The committee meets today to hold a hearing on the recent oil spill in the Shetland Islands and its implications for the United States. [...] The focus of today's hearing is on both the event in the Shetlands, and what we might learn from it. How are we better able to look toward the implications of OPA 90 [Oil Pollution Act of 1990] with that event in mind, and is there more that needs to be done as we start to review the law against the actualities of the implementation of that law?" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Malcolm E. Green, Nina Sankovitch, Scott Sterling, and Arthur E. 'Gene' Henn.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-2: Management of Department of the Interior Programs, Oversight Hearing Before the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, February 2, 1993
This is the February 2, 1993 hearing on "Management of Department of the Interior Programs," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of George Miller: "Our hearing today concerns the future of America's environmental heritage and the management of our public resources. The question before us is two-fold. How will the Congress and the Administration fulfill its responsibility to manage the public resources of this nation and what will we leave for the use and enjoyment of our children and their future." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Mike Synar, Barbara Vucanovich, Orrin Hatch, J. Dexter Peach, and James R. Richards.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-15: Yosemite Concession Contract, Joint Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands of the Committee on Natural Resources, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, March 24, 1993
This is the March 24, 1993 joint oversight hearing on "Yosemite Concession Contract," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of George Miller: "Today the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands will examine that status of the new concessions contract for Yosemite National Park. With revenues expected to exceed $1 billion over the 15-year life of the contract, it is the largest concessions contract involving the National Park Service. More importantly, it is central to the much-debated future of one the great parks on earth, its resources, and the ability of our citizens to experience and enjoy it." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John H. Davis, Richard Martyr, Donald S. Green, Randolph C. Read, Debbie Sease, Dean Malley, Paul C. Pritchard, and Ronald J. Tipton.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-35: DOE's High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Program, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, July 1, 1993
This is the July 1, 1993 hearing on "DOE's [Department of Energy] High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Program," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Richard H. Lehman: "This morning, the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power are meeting jointly for a hearing on Federal high-level radioactive waste. [...] We intend to focus the hearing this morning on recent reports issued by two organizations with ongoing oversight responsibilities over the waste program: the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board and the General Accounting Office. Both reports are fairly critical of the status and the direction of the program." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Clarence R. Allen, Lake H. Barrett, John E. Cantlon, Dennis L. Price, Dwayne Weigel, and Jim Wells.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-32: American Indian Agricultural Act, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, June 18, 1993
This is the June 18, 1993 hearing on "American Indian Agricultural Act," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Native American Affairs of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Bill Richardson: "Native Americans suffer the highest poverty and unemployment rates in the country. Indian agriculture has been a longstanding source of employment and economic development for Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. [...] I introduced H.R. 1425 to ensure that the Federal Government meets its trust responsibility to Indian tribes to improve the management of Indian agricultural lands and natural resources. H.R. 1425 provides for improved management of Indian agricultural lands which will increase economic returns to Indian tribes and their members. And finally, it promotes Indian self-determination and increases employment opportunities for Native Americans." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Patrick Hayes, Wainwright Velarde, Daniel Eddy, Jr., Mary V. Thomas, Laurence Kenmille, Calvin E. Waln, Ross Sockzehigh, and Julia Mahsett.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-26: Federal Helium Program, Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session on the Administration of the Federal Helium Program, May 20, 1993
This is the May 20, 1993 hearing titled "Federal Helium Program," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Richard H. Lehman: "Currently, 32 billion cubic feet of helium is stockpiled in an underground dome northwest of Amarillo, Texas. Meanwhile, the helium debt has risen to $1.4 billion, most of which is interest. Although required to refund this debt by 1995, there is no prospect of repayment. According to a 1992 report by the GAO [Government Accountability Office], many of the conditions which prompted Congress to act in 1960 have changed. For example, a strong private helium industry has emerged that could meet federal need in the absence of the federal program. Both the GAO and the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior have supported reform of the Helium Program. In light of such recommendations, and in consideration of several bills pending before this Subcommittee which would modify or eliminate the program, not to mention calls from public interest groups such as the Taxpayers Union to sell off the program, it is appropriate that the Subcommittee take a good, hard look at the Federal Helium Program to determine whether it remains a viable, necessary function for the federal establishment." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bill Sarpalius, James Duffus III, Joyce N. Fleischman, and Hermann Enzer.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Serial No. 103-28: NRC Authorization and Legislative Proposals, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session on H.R. 2143, to Authorize Appropriations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, H.R. 2170, to Amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to Enhance the Safety and Security of Nuclear Power Facilities, and for Other Purposes, May 27, 1993
This is the May 27, 1993 hearing titled "NRC Authorization and Legislative Proposals" held before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Richard H. Lehman: "The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources is meeting today for a hearing on two bills dealing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which I have introduced at the Commission s request." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ivan Selin.
United States. Government Printing Office
1993
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Effects of Reservoirs on Flood Discharges in the Kansas and the Missouri River Basins, 1993
From the Abstract: "The floods of 1993 were of historic magnitude as water in the Missouri and the Mississippi Rivers reached levels that exceeded many of the previous observed maximums . Although large parts of the flood plains of both rivers upstream from St. Louis, Missouri, were inundated, water levels would have been even higher had it not been for the large volume of runoff retained in flood-control reservoirs . Most of the total floodcontrol storage available upstream from St. Louis is located along the main stem and tributaries of the Missouri River; the largest concentration of reservoirs is located within the Kansas River Basin. The Kansas River Basin accounts for about 10 percent (60,000 square miles) of the drainage area of the Missouri River Basin, and reservoirs control streamflow from 85 percent (50,840 square miles) of the drainage area of the Kansas River Basin. Analyses of flood discharges in the Kansas River indicate that reservoirs reduced flooding along the Kansas and the lower Missouri Rivers. Results of analyses of the 1993 flooding, which include total basin rainfall, peak discharge, and total flood volume on the Kansas River, are compared with analyses of the 1951 flood, which had a similar total volume but a substantially larger peak discharge."
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Perry, Charles A.
1993
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Annual Report to Congress: Department of Energy Activities Relating to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Calendar Year 1992
"This is the third Annual Report to the Congress by the U.S. Department of Energy, hereafter referred to as 'DOE' or 'the Department', on its activities relating to its interactions with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). The DNFSB is an independent body within the executive branch established under section 311 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which reviews design, construction, operations, and decommissioning activities at DOE's defense nuclear facilities. The DNFSB makes Recommendations to the Secretary of Energy, which it considers necessary to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety. The Secretary may either accept or reject, in whole or in part, the Recommendation. If a Recommendation is accepted, the Secretary must prepare a plan describing the necessary actions to implement the Recommendation. This report covers calendar year 1992 Departmental interactions with the DNFSB and provides an updated status to all active DNFSB Recommendations. During 1992, the Department supported over 250 meetings and site visits by the DNFSB and its staff. Each DOE defense nuclear facility has appointed a senior representative to coordinate DNFSB visits, and the Department has published detailed guidance for the field on how to interface with the DNFSB, its staff, and consultants. The Department is cooperating fully with the DNFSB, with the goal of meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law."
United States. Department of Energy
1993-01
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Profile Series Ethiopia: The Status of Amharas Since May 1991
"This profile addresses only the status of Amharas in Ethiopia, including those who were expelled from the territory of Eritrea. This focus was determined not because Amharas are, or are not, at greater risk in Ethiopia than other groups, such as the Oromo and the Afar. Rather, it was chosen because most Ethiopian claims for asylum in the United States are from applicants who describe themselves as Amhara. The term Amhara encompasses not just the Amhara ethnic group, but also a broader category of Ethiopians who speak Amharic and who identify with the concept of a unified, centralized Ethiopian state."
United States. Immigration and Naturalization Service; INS Resource Information Center
1993-01
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National Security Strategy of the United States [1993]
"The vision of the world to which the United States aspires is one of freedom, respect for human rights, free markets, and the rule of law. Defining a new strategy to achieve such a vision must begin with our national interests and objectives, for these constitute the fundamental rationale for all our domestic and international undertakings. Foremost, the United States must ensure its security as a free and independent nation, and the protection of its fundamental values, institutions, and people. This is a sovereign responsibility which we will not abdicate to any other nation or collective organization."
United States. White House Office
1993-01
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Alert Series: Somalia Things Fall Apart
"The government of President Siad Barre was overthrown in January 1991. Several guerrilla groups that fought against Siad Barre's regime gained control over different parts of the country. In subsequent months, factionalism within these groups, lack of control by these groups over armed forces within their regions, and the emergence of new military and political groups challenging existing spheres of influence have created a situation in which few if any regions of Somalia are free from ethnic and political hostility. As a result of the fighting to overthrow Siad Barre, and the subsequent hostilities, there are an estimated 1.5 million Somali refugees in the Horn of Africa and Kenya. Since the January 1991 coup, the United Somali Congress (USC) has maintained primary control over central Somalia, including the capital, Mogadishu. However, in November 1991, a series of cease-fire agreements between two factions of the USC, one led by USC President General Mahamed Farah Aideed and one by interim Somali President Ali Mahdi Mohammed, degenerated into widespread factional fighting in Mogadishu. Between November 1991 and March 1992 an estimated 14,000 people died in Mogadishu. Even should peace be restored in the capital, fighting between the USC and other ethnic-based military forces throughout southern Somalia may continue to be a problem."
United States. Immigration and Naturalization Service; INS Resource Information Center
1993-01
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Guide to Understanding Covert Channel Analysis of Trusted Systems
This document provides guidance to vendors on what types of analysis they should carry out for identifying and handling covert channels in their systems, and to system evaluators and accreditors on how to evaluate the manufacturer's analysis evidence. Note, however, that the only measure of TCSEC compliance is the TCSEC. This guide contains suggestions and recommendations derived from TCSEC objectives but which are not required by the TCSEC.
United States. Department of Defense
1993-01
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Background Data Measures for Predicting Security Risks: Extensions of Measurement Procedures and Validation Evidence
"The performance of any organization is contingent on the integrity and responsibility of its employees. A leader who makes decisions that diminish long-term growth to get a bonus this year hurts not only people employed by the organization but also future economic growth. Employees who provide competitors or, for that matter, other governments with sensitive information, may cause untold financial damage and the loss of lives and livelihoods. On a more prosaic level, organizations lose billions of dollars every year to employee thefts and bribes. These observations point to a major problem confronting government and industry: How can we ensure employee integrity and control these breaches of responsibility? Any effort to control destructive acts must begin by identifying the kind of differential characteristics that influence the occurrence of these acts. The intent of the present study was, therefore, three-fold. First, we hoped to identify the core characteristics that seem to contribute to a variety of forms of destructive behavior. Second, we wished to develop multiple alternative measures of these characteristics. Third, we hoped to provide some initial evidence indicating how these characteristics manifest themselves in different organizational situations."
Defense Personnel Security Research Center (U.S.)
Mumford, Michael D.; O'Connor, Jennifer; Clifton, Timothy C.
1993-01
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Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935: 1935-1992
This special report was prepared by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of its legislated responsibility to provide analysis of developments affecting energy production and demand under section 205(a)(2) of the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-91). This report provides an economic and legislative history and analysis of the Public Utilities Holding Company Act (PUHCA) of 1935. This Act was substantially amended for the first time in 1992 by passage of the Energy Policy Act (EPACT). The report also includes a discussion of the issues which led to the amendment of PUHCA and projections of the impact of these changes on the electric industry. The report should be of use to Federal and State regulators, trade associations, electric utilities, independent power producers, as well as decision makers in Congress and the Administration.
United States. Energy Information Administration
1993-01
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Wood Truss Roof Collapses Claiming Two Firefighters
This technical report series looks at an arson fire in Memphis, TN that was set to cover a crime scene. Firefighters entered a concealed space in the ceiling, compromising the truss roof and resulting in a collapse on two firefighters.
United States Fire Administration
1992-12-26?
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[Hurricane Andrew: Potable Water]
This report discusses the availability of potable water during and after Hurricane Andrew and contains information on the program to distribute water. It also includes a brief After-Action Report.
United States. Department of the Army
1992-12-22
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Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida: Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance
"The purposes of this report are to present the Building Performance Assessment Team's observation of the successes and failures of buildings in withstanding the effects of Hurricane Andrew in southern Dade County, Florida; to comment on the failure modes of damaged buildings; and to provide recommendations for improvements intended to enhance the performance of buildings in future hurricanes."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States. Federal Insurance Administration
1992-12-21
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DoD Directive 5200.37: Centralized Management of Department of Defense Intelligence (HUMINT) Operations
This Directive implements Section 113 of reference title 10 of the United States Code and Section 105 (b) (5) of reference the National Security Act of 1947 to provide for effective management of department of Defense human intelligence activities through the Defense Intelligence Agency, with centralized management and decentralized execution of such activities.
United States. Department of Defense
1992-12-18
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Department of Defense Directive 5200.37: Centralized Management of Department of Defense Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Operations
"This Directive implements Section 113 of reference title 10 of the United States Code and Section 105 (b) (5) of reference the National Security Act of 1947 to provide for effective management of department of Defense human intelligence activities through the Defense Intelligence Agency, with centralized management and decentralized execution of such activities."
United States. Department of Defense
1992-12-18
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Executive Order 12824: Establishing the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal
"There is hereby established a Transportation Distinguished Service Medal, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances, for award by the Secretary of Transportation to a member of the Coast Guard who has provided exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while assigned in the Department of Transportation, or in other activities under the responsibility of the Secretary of Transportation, either national or international, as may be assigned by the Secretary."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Bush, George, 1924-
1992-12-07
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Military Assessment of the Middle East, 1991-96
"The author attempts to assess the military balance of power in the Middle East after the Persian Gulf War and to explore techniques for incorporating dynamic factors in his analysis. His objective is to create an understanding of the military balance and trends in the Middle East that will influence security issues several years into the future through inclusion of intangible factors not often considered in the analysis of the regional military balances. This study in the region is based upon extensive interviews with Middle Eastern political and military leaders, defense intellectuals, and U.S. embassy personnel. In addition, the author uses a methodology for objective measurement and comparison of the air and ground combat force potential of the principal states, and projects their future power through quantification of expected arms acquisitions."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Atkeson, Edward B.
1992-12-07
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Eight-Fatality Row House Fire Chester, PA: Lessons Learned from Residential Fires with Five or More Fatalities
This technical report series analyzes a row house fire in Chester, PA. Eight children left unattended die in one room of a row house when they were unable to escape a rapidly spreading fire.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1992-12-05?
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[Letter from William P. Barr, Attorney General, to the President of the United States Regarding the Authority to Use United States Military Forces in Somalia, December 4, 1992]
From the letter: "You have asked for my views as to your authority to commit United States troops to support and secure the humanitarian assistance effort currently underway in Somalia. I am informed that the mission of those troops will be to restore the flow of humanitarian relief to those areas of Somalia most affected by famine and disease, and to facilitate the safe and orderly deployment of United Nations peacekeeping forces in Somalia in the near future. I understand that private United States nationals and military personnel are currently involved in relief operations in Somalia. I am further informed that the efforts of the United States and other nations and of private organizations to deliver humanitarian relief to those areas of Somalia are being severely hampered by the breakdown of governmental authority in Somalia and, in particular, by armed bands who steal relief commodities for their own use. I conclude that in your constitutional role as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive, you may reasonably and lawfully determine that the protection of those engaged in relief work in Somalia, including member so the United States Armed Forces who have been and will be dispatched to Somalia to assist in that work, justifies the use of United States military personnel in this operation. I further conclude that you have authority to commit foreign nationals in Somalia. You have authority to troops overseas without specific prior Congressional approval 'on missions of good will or rescue, or for the purpose of protecting American lives or property or American interests.' […] As explained more fully in the enclosed opinion of the Office of Legal Counsel, your authority thus extends to the protection of the lives of United States citizens and others in Somalia."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Legal Counsel
Barr, William Pelham, 1950-
1992-12-04
