science information that are made in person, by mail, or by telephone and assists in the selection and ordering of all U.S. Geological Survey products:

Rm. 101, 4230 University Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508-4664. Phone, 907-786-7011.

Rm. 3130, Bldg. 3 (MS 532), 345 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025. Phone, 415-3294309.

Box 25046, (MS 504), Denver Federal Ctr., Denver, CO 80225. Phone, 303-202-4200.

Rm. 2650, Dept. of the Interior Bldg., 1849 C St. NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202208-4047.

(MS 231), 1400 Independence Rd., Rolla, MO 65401. Phone, 573-308-3500.

2d Fl., 2222 W. 2300 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Phone, 801-975-3742.

Rm. 1C402, 507 National Ctr., 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20192. Phone, 703-6486045.

Rm. 135, U.S. Post Office Bldg., 904 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. Phone, 509353-2524.

EROS Data Center, Sioux Falls, SD 57198. Phone, 605-594-6151.

Maps Maps are sold by the Information Services Branch, United States Geological Survey, Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225 (phone, 303-202-4700); and the Earth Science Information Centers (see General Inquiries). Information about the status of U.S. Geological Survey mapping in any State and availability of maps by other Federal and State agencies can be obtained from the Earth Science Information Center, 507 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. Phone, 800-USA-MAPS; or in Virginia, 703-648–6045.

Outreach/External and Media Affairs The Outreach Office of the U.S. Geological Survey coordinates external contacts and special events, responds to news media inquiries, arranges interviews, and prepares news releases and other informational products pertaining to Survey programs and activities. The headquarters office is located at 119 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. Phone, 703-648-4460. News media service also is available in Menlo Park/ San Francisco. Phone, 415-329-4000. Publications The U.S. Geological Survey publishes technical and scientific reports and maps, described in the

monthly periodical New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey, with yearly supplements; Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey, 1879-1961; Publications of the Geological Survey, 1962-1970; and a variety of nontechnical publications described in General Interest Publications of the United States Geological Survey.

Book and Digital Data Series (CDROM) publications are sold by the Information Services Branch, Denver Federal Center, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225 (phone, 303-202-4700), and by the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Science Information Centers (see General Inquiries).

Open-file reports, in the form of microfiche and/or black and white paper copies, diskettes, and CD-ROM's are sold by the United States Geological Survey, Open File Reports-ESIC, Denver Federal Center, Box 25046, Denver, CO 80225. Phone, 303–202– 4210.

Single copies of a variety of nontechnical leaflets, technical reports, books, and special interest publications on Earth science subjects and U.S. Geological Survey activities are available to the public at the Earth Science Information Centers or upon request from the U.S. Geological Survey, Information Services Branch, Denver Federal Center, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225. Phone, 303-202-4700. Bulk quantities may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Reading Rooms Facilities for examination of reports, maps, publications of the U.S. Geological Survey, and a wide selection of general Earth science information resources and historical documents are located at the U.S. Geological Survey's libraries at the National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192; Denver Federal Center, Building 20, Box 25046, Denver, CO 80225; 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025; and 2255 North Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; and Earth Science Information Centers (see General Inquiries). Maps, aerial photographs, geodetic control data.

or index material, and cartographic data in digital form may be examined at the following Earth Science Information Centers:

Rm. 1C402, 507 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20192.

1400 Independence Rd., Rolla, MO 65401. Box 25046, Bldg. 25, (MS 504), Lakewood Ctr., Denver Federal Ctr., Denver, CO 80225.

345 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025. 4230 University Dr., Anchorage, AK 995084664.

Spacecraft and aircraft remote sensor data may be examined at the EROS Data Center, Sioux Falls, SD 57198. Phone, 605-594-6151.

Water Data Information on the availability of and access to water data acquired by the U.S. Geological Survey and other local, State, and Federal agencies may be obtained from the National Water Data Exchange, 421 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. Phone, 703648-5676.

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Contracts Contact the Procurement
Branch, Office of Surface Mining,
Department of the Interior, 1951
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-2989.
TDD, 202-208-2737.

Employment For information on
employment opportunities throughout
the United States, contact the Chief,
Division of Personnel, Office of Surface
Mining, Department of the Interior, 1951
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-2965.
TDD, 202-208-2737.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Inquiries regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs may be obtained by calling the Office of Public Affairs at 202-2083710, or writing to the Chief, Office of Public Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW., MS 1340 MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

Minerals Management Service Inquiries on specific subjects should be directed to the appropriate headquarters office at 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, or to the

appropriate Minerals Management Service field office (see listing in the preceding text).

Public and News Media Inquiries Specific information about the Minerals Management Service and its activities is available from the Chief, Office of Communications and Governmental Affairs, Room 4260, (MS 4013), 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240.

Bureau of Land Management

Contracts Contracts in excess of $25,000 for public land projects are awarded by the contracting teams of the National Business Center (NBC). Phone, 303-236-9426. Contracts for Federal information processing (FIP) are awarded by the FIP Automated Land and Minerals Record System Team of the NBC. Phone, 303-236-6498. Contracts for public land projects in the States of Oregon and Washington are awarded by the Contracting Office in Portland, OR. Phone, 503-952-6216. Employment Initial appointments to the Bureau are made from registers established by the Office of Personnel Management as a result of examination announcements issued by area offices of the Office of Personnel Management throughout the country. The following Office of Personnel Management announcements are applicable to most professional positions within the Bureau. Announcement No. 421, Biological and Agricultural Sciences; Announcement No. 424, Engineering, Physical Sciences and Related Professions. The Mid-Level and Senior-Level registers are also used in a limited number of cases for social sciences professionals and other positions.

Inquiries should be directed to the National Human Resource Management Center, any Bureau of Land Management State Office, or the Personnel Officer, Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States Office, Department of the Interior, Springfield, VA, from whom the booklet Career Opportunities in the BLM is available.

General Inquiries The Bureau occasionally sells tracts of land, but generally by public auction and never

for less than fair market value. It acts as the leasing agent for mineral rights on public and other federally administered lands. Information may be obtained from any of the State offices or from the Bureau of Land Management, Office of Public Affairs, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-452-5135.

Publications The annual publication Public Land Statistics, which relates to public lands, is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Reading Rooms All State offices provide facilities for individuals who wish to examine status records, tract books, or other records relating to the public lands and their resources. Small Business Activities The Bureau has four major buying offices that provide contacts for small business activities. The National Business Center (phone, 303-236-6454) has four teams: the FIP/ALMRS Team (phone, 303-2360225), the Professional Services Team (phone, 303-236-9436), the Construction, Supplies, and Equipment Team (phone, 303-236-9434), and the Space Leasing Team (phone, 303-2369446). These teams are responsible for the Western States activities, except for Oregon (phone, 503-952-6218), which is a major buying office. All other small

business contacts may be made to the small business specialist at the Eastern States office (phone, 703-440-1596); or the Washington office of the Bureau (phone, 202-452-5170).

Speakers Local Bureau offices will arrange for speakers to explain Bureau programs upon request from organizations within their areas of jurisdiction.

Bureau of Reclamation

Contracts Information is available to contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers from Acquisition and Assistance Management Services, Building 67, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. Phone, 303-236-3750. Employment Information on engineering and other positions is available from the Personnel Office, Denver, CO (phone, 303-236-3834); or from the nearest regional office (see listing in the preceding text). Publications

Publications for sale are available through the National Technical Information Service. Phone, 1-800-5536847.

Speakers and Films A volunteer speaker service provides engineers and scientists for schools and civic groups in the Denver area. Films are available on free loan. For speakers or films, contact the Reclamation Service Center in Denver, CO. Phone, 303-236-7000.