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reorganization proceedings administered in Federal courts. The principal functions of the Commission are to protect the interests of public investors involved in such cases through efforts to ensure their adequate representation, and to participate in legal and policy issues that are of concern to public investors generally.

Representation of Debt Securities Holders The interests of purchasers of publicly offered debt securities issued pursuant to trust indentures are safeguarded under the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. 77aaa-77bbbb). This act, among other things, requires the exclusion from such indentures of certain types of exculpatory clauses and the inclusion of certain protective provisions. The independence of the indenture trustee, who is a representative of the debt holder, is assured by proscribing certain relationships that might conflict with the proper exercise of his duties. Enforcement Activities The Commission's enforcement activities are designed to secure compliance with the Federal securities laws administered by the Commission and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder. These activities include measures to:

-compel obedience to the disclosure requirements of the registration and other provisions of the acts;

-prevent fraud and deception in the purchase and sale of securities;

-obtain court orders enjoining acts and practices that operate as a fraud upon investors or otherwise violate the laws;

-suspend or revoke the registrations of brokers, dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers who willfully engage in such acts and practices;

-suspend or bar from association persons associated with brokers, dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers who have violated any provision of the Federal securities laws; and

-prosecute persons who have engaged in fraudulent activities or other willful violations of those laws.

In addition, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who violate the securities laws face possible loss of their privilege to practice before the Commission.

To this end, private investigations are conducted into complaints or other indications of securities violations. Evidence thus established of law violations is used in appropriate administrative proceedings to revoke registration or in actions instituted in Federal courts to restrain or enjoin such activities. Where the evidence tends to establish criminal fraud or other willful violation of the securities laws, the facts are referred to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution of the offenders. The Commission may assist in such prosecutions.

Regional/District Offices-Securities and Exchange Commission
(R: Regional Director; D: District Administrator)

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Publications

Inquiries regarding the following matters should be directed to the appropriate office, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street NW., Washington, DC 20549. Consumer Activities detailing the Commission's activities, which include material of assistance to the potential investor, are available from the Publications Unit. In addition, the Office of Investor Education and Assistance answers questions from investors, assists investors with specific problems regarding their relations with broker-dealers and companies, and advises the Commission and other offices and divisions regarding problems frequently encountered by investors and possible regulatory solutions to such problems. Phone, 202-942-7040. Tollfree consumer information line, 1-800SEC-0330. Fax, 202-942-9634. Contracts Contact the Office of Administrative and Personnel Management. Phone, 202-942-4000. Employment With the exception of the attorney category, positions are in the competitive civil service and are filled generally by selection from lists of eligibles established as a result of appropriate civil service examinations. The Commission operates a college and law school recruitment program, including on-campus visitations for interview purposes. Inquiries should be

David B. Bayless (D)

directed to the Office of Administrative and Personnel Management. Phone, 202-942-4000. Fax, 202-942-9630. Investor Information and Protection Complaints and inquiries may be directed to headquarters or to any regional or district office. Registration statements and other public documents filed with the Commission are available for public inspection in the public reference room at the home office. Much of the information also is available at the Northeast and Midwest regional offices. Copies of the public material may be purchased from the Commission's contract copying service at prescribed

rates.

Publications Official Summary-A monthly summary of securities transactions and holding of officers, directors, and principal stockholders ($26 per issue) is available through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Phone, 202512-1800.

Reading Rooms The Commission maintains a public reference room and also a library (phone, 202-942–7090; fax, 202-942-9629), where additional information may be obtained.

Small Business Activities Information on security laws that pertain to small businesses in relation to securities offerings may be obtained from the Commission. Phone, 202-942-2950.

For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street NW., Washington, DC 20549. Phone, 202-942-0020. Fax, 202-942-9654.

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[For the Selective Service System statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 1605]

The purpose of the Selective Service System is to be prepared to supply to the Armed Forces human resources adequate to ensure the security of the United States, with concomitant regard for the maintenance of an effective national economy.

The Selective Service System was
established by the Military Selective
Service Act (50 U.S.C. app. 451–471a).
The act authorizes the registration of
male citizens of the United States and all
other male persons who are in the
United States and who are between the
ages of 182 to 26 years. The act
exempts members of the active Armed
Forces and foreign diplomatic and
consular personnel from registration and
liability for training and service. Likewise
exempted are nonimmigrant aliens.
Proclamation 4771 of July 2, 1980,
requires male persons born after January
1, 1960, and who have attained age 18
to register. Registration is conducted at
post offices within the United States and
at U.S. Embassies and consulates outside
the United States.

The act imposes liability for training and service in the Armed Forces upon registrants who are between the ages of 18 1⁄2 years to 26 years, except those who are exempted or deferred. Persons who have been deferred remain liable for training and service until age 35. Aliens are not liable for training and service until they have remained in the United States for more than one year. Conscientious objectors who are found to be opposed to any service in the Armed Forces are required to perform civilian work in lieu of induction into the Armed Forces.

The authority to induct registrants, including doctors and allied medical specialists, expired July 1, 1973.

Regional Offices-Selective Service System
Region/Address

Great Lakes, IL (Rm. M-29, Bldg. 1, 2701 Sheridan Rd., 60088-5027)

Marietta, GA (Rm. A-210, 805 Walker St., 30060-2731)

Director

Telephone

Lt. Col. Ronald V. Meilstrup, 708-688-4540
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For further information, contact the Office of Public and Congressional Affairs, Selective Service System, Arlington, VA 22209-2425. Phone, 703-235-2053.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416 Phone, 800-8-ASK-SBA (toll-free)

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