Government funds, but many of these functions have been assumed by different bureaus of the Department of the Treasury. In 1981, the Treasurer was assigned responsibility for oversight of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the United States Mint. The Treasurer reports to the Secretary through the Assistant Secretary (Management)/Chief Financial Officer. Tax Policy The Office of the Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) advises and assists the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary in the formulation and execution of domestic and international tax policies and programs. These functions, carried out by supporting staff offices, include: -analysis of proposed tax legislation and tax programs; -projections of economic trends affecting tax bases; -studies of effects of alternative tax measures; -preparation of official estimates of Government receipts for the President's annual budget messages; -legal advice and analysis on domestic and international tax matters; -assistance in the development and review of tax legislation and domestic and international tax regulations and rulings; and -participation in international tax treaty negotiations and in maintenance of relations with international organizations on tax matters. For further information concerning the Departmental Offices, contact the Public Affairs Office, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 202-622-2960. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was established by Treasury Department Order No. 221, effective July 1, 1972. The order transferred the functions, powers, and duties arising under laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives from the Internal Revenue Service to the Bureau. On December 5, 1978, Treasury Department Order No. 120-1 assigned to the Bureau responsibility for enforcing chapter 114 of title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.) relating to interstate trafficking in contraband cigarettes. With passage of the Anti-Arson Act of 1982, the Bureau was given the additional responsibility of addressing commercial arson nationwide. Bureau Headquarters is located in Washington, DC, but since the Bureau is decentralized, most of its personnel are stationed throughout the country where many of its operational functions are performed. The Bureau is responsible for enforcing and administering firearms and explosives laws, as well as those covering the production, taxation, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products. The Bureau's objectives are to maximize compliance with and investigate violations of these laws. To achieve these goals, the Bureau is divided into two basic functions: criminal enforcement and regulatory enforcement. The objectives of criminal. enforcement activities are to: -suppress illegal trafficking, possession and use of firearms, destructive devices, and explosives; -impact arson-for-profit schemes; -suppress the traffic in illicit distilled spirits; -suppress interstate trafficking in contraband cigarettes; —assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in reducing crime and violence; and -investigate narcotics traffickers who use firearms and explosives as tools of their trade, especially violent gangs. The objectives of regulatory enforcement activities are to: -determine and ensure full collection of revenue due from legal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition manufacturing industries; -fulfill the Bureau's responsibility in ensuring product integrity and health warning statements, and in preventing commercial bribery, consumer deception, and other improper trade practices in the beverage alcohol industry; -assist other Federal, State, and local governmental agencies in the resolution of problems relating to revenue protection; District ensure that persons prohibited by law from manufacturing, importing, or dealing in alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives do not obtain a license or permit; -ensure that storage facilities for explosives are safe, secure, and properly stored to avoid presenting a hazard to the public; and -ensure that an audit trail is preserved to permit the tracing of firearms used in the commission of crimes and full accountability for explosive materials. District Offices-Regulatory Enforcement MIDWEST-Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Min- NORTH ATLANTIC- Connecticut, Delaware, District of SOUTHEAST-Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, SOUTHWEST-Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas WESTERN-Alaska, American Samoa, Califomia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Islands, Utah, Washington, Wyoming Field Division Field Division Offices-Office of Enforcement Address Suite 406, 101 Marietta St. NW., 30303 Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD 6th Fl., 22 South Howard St., 21201 Rm. 725, 2121 8th Ave. N., 35203 Boston, MA Cleveland, OH Kansas City, MO San Francisco, CA Rm. 701, 10 Causeway St., 02222-1081 Suite 400, 4530 Park Rd., 28209 Suite 350 S., 300 S. Riverside Plz., 60606-6616 Suite 300, 1155 Brewery Park Blvd., 48207-2602 Suite 200, 2600 Grand Ave., 64108 Suite 800, 350 S. Figueroa St., 90071 Suite 322, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pl., 40202 Suite 215, 215 Centerview Dr., Brentwood, TN 37027 Rm. 504, 2d & Chestnut Sts., 19106 Suite 1250, 221 Main St., 94105 Rm. 806, 915 2d Ave., 98174 Suite 550, 100 S. 4th St., 63102 Special Agent in Richard C. Fox Mark Logan Lester D. Martz James L. Brown Jimmy Wooten Robert H. Wall Robert H. Valadez, Jr. Paul M. Snabel Charles R. Thomson Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [For the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency The Office of the Comptroller of the OCC regulates national banks by its power to examine banks; approve or deny applications for new bank charters, branches, or mergers; take enforcement action-such as bank closures—against banks that are not in compliance with laws and regulations; and issue rules, regulations, and interpretations on banking practices. OCC supervises approximately 3,300 national banks, including their trust activities and overseas operations. Each bank is examined annually through a nationwide staff of approximately 2,400 bank examiners supervised in 6 district offices. OCC is independently funded through assessments of the assets of national banks. For further information, contact the Communications Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. Phone, 202-874-4700. United States Customs Service The fifth act of the first Congress, passed The Customs Service enforces customs and related laws and collects the revenue from imports. Customs also administers the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1654), and other customs laws. Some of the responsibilities that Customs is specifically charged with are: -interdicting and seizing contraband, including narcotics and illegal drugs; -assessing and collecting customs duties, excise taxes, fees, and penalties due on imported merchandise; -processing persons, carriers, cargo, and mail into and out of the United States; -administering certain navigation laws; and -detecting and apprehending persons engaged in fraudulent practices designed to circumvent customs and related laws; copyright, patent, and trademark provisions; quotas; and marking requirements for imported merchandise. As the principal border enforcement agency, Customs' mission has been extended over the years to assisting in the administration and enforcement of some 400 provisions of law on behalf of more than 40 Government agencies. Today, in addition to enforcing the Tariff Act of 1930 and other customs statutes, the Customs Service: -cooperates with other Federal agencies and foreign governments in suppressing the traffic of illegal narcotics and pornography; -enforces export control laws and intercepts illegal high-technology and weapons exports; -enforces reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act; and -collects international trade statistics. Also, Customs enforces a wide range of requirements to protect the public, such as auto safety and emission control standards, radiation and radioactive material standards; counterfeit monetary instruments; flammable fabric restrictions; animal and plant quarantine requirements; and food, drug, and hazardous substance prohibitions. Customs is extensively involved with outside commercial and policy organizations and trade associations, and with international organizations and foreign customs services. Customs is a member of the multinational World Customs Organization, the Cabinet Committee to Combat Terrorism, and the International Narcotics Control Program. In addition, Customs participates in and supports the activities and programs of various international organizations and agreements, including the World Trade Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the Organization of American States (OAS). Headquarters of the U.S. Customs Service is located in Washington, DC, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Customs, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The 50 States, plus the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, are divided into 20 customs management center areas, under which there are approximately 300 ports of entry. The foreign field offices of the The Customs Service also operates a Customs Management Centers-U.S. Customs Service For further information, contact the U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20229. Phone, 202-927-6724. Bureau of Engraving and Printing The Bureau of Engraving and Printing operates on basic authorities conferred by act of July 11, 1862 (31 U.S.C. 303) and additional authorities contained in past appropriations made to the Bureau that are still in force. A working capital fund was established in accordance with the provisions of section 2 of the act of August 4, 1950, as amended (31 U.S.C. 5142), which placed the Bureau on a completely reimbursable basis. The Bureau is headed by a Director, who is appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and reports to the Treasurer of the United States. At the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the timeless artistry of the engraver in combined with the most technologically-advanced printing equipment to produce United States securities. The Bureau designs, prints, and finishes all of the Nation's paper currency (Federal Reserve notes), as well as U.S. postage stamps, Treasury securities, certificates, and other security products, including White House invitations and military identification cards. It also is responsible for advising and assisting Federal agencies in the design and production of other Government documents that, because of their innate value or for other reasons, require security or counterfeit-deterrence characteristics. The Bureau operates two facilities: the headquarters in Washington, DC, and a second currency manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, TX. For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of the Treasury, Room 533M, Fourteenth and C Streets SW., Washington, DC 20228. Phone, 202-874-3019. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center The Federal Law Enforcement Training The Federal Law Enforcement Training 927-8940). In addition, the Center has a satellite operation located at Artesia, NM 88210 (phone, 505-748-8000). The Center is an interagency training facility serving over 72 Federal law enforcement organizations. The major training effort is in the area of basic programs to teach common areas of law enforcement skills to police and investigative personnel. The Center also conducts advanced programs in areas of common need, such as white-collar crime, the use of microcomputers as an investigative tool, advanced law enforcement photography, international |