web server, CLIO. Gopher, gopher.nara.gov:70. Internet, http:// www.nara.gov/.

The National Archives and Records Administration maintains an interactive fax retrieval system that allows users to select and receive by fax a wide variety of agency-related information. To use the fax-on-demand service, call 301-7136905 from a fax machine handset and follow the voice instructions. One of the options that can be selected is a list of the available documents. There is no charge for using fax-on-demand, other than for telephone service. Employment For job opportunities nationwide, contact the nearest NARA facility or the Human Resources Services Division, Room 2002, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132. Phone, 800-634-4898 (toll free). TDD, 314538-4799.

Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Requests Requests should be directed as follows:

For administrative records of the National Archives and Records Administration, contact Administrative Service, National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Phone, 301-713– 6750. Fax, 301-713-7389.

For historical records in the custody of the Office of the National Archives, contact the Office of the National Archives, National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Phone, 301-7137000.

For historical records in the custody of a Presidential library, contact the library that has custody of the records (see listing in the preceding text).

For records in the custody of the Federal records centers, contact the Federal agency that transferred the records to the Federal records center. Museum Shops Publications, document facsimiles, and souvenirs are available for sale at the National Archives building, at each Presidential library, and at some regional archives.

Public Affairs The Public Affairs staff maintains contact with and responds to inquiries from the media, issues press releases and other literature, and

maintains contact with organizations representing the archival profession, scholarly organizations, and other groups served by NARA. Phone, 202-501-5525. Publications Agency publications, including facsimiles of certain documents, finding aids to records, microfilm copies of many important records, and Prologue, a scholarly journal published quarterly, are available from the Publications Distribution Staff (NECD), NARA, Room G-9, Washington, DC 20408. Phone, 1-800-234-8861 (toll free) or 202-501-5235. Fax, 202501-7170.

Records management publications are available from the Office of Records Administration. Phone, 301-713-7100.

Publication information concerning laws, regulations, and Presidential documents is available from the Office of the Federal Register. Phone, 202-5235227. Information is also available through the Federal Register Electronic News Delivery bulletin board. Phone (modem), 202-523-1538. Internet (telnet), fedworld.gov.

Records Administration Information Center For information regarding records management, contact the Center. Phone, 301-713-6677.

Reference Services Records are available for research purposes in reading rooms at the National Archives building, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC (phone, 202501-5400); at the National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD (phone, 301-7136800); and at each Presidential library, Federal records center, and regional archives (see listings in the preceding text). Written requests for information may be sent to any of these units. All requests for information and records may be addressed to NARA, User Services Division, Room 3360, 8601 Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20470-6001. Phone, 301-713-6800. E-mail, inquire@arch2.nara.gov.

The Nixon Presidential Materials Staff is located at the National Archives at College Park, Room 1320. Some Nixon materials are available for public inspection, but researchers are advised to contact the staff in advance to

ascertain the availability of materials before visiting the facility. Phone, 301713-6950.

Speakers and Presentations Community and school outreach programs are presented upon request. Interested groups in the Washington, DC, area should call 202-501-5205. Groups outside the Washington, DC, area should contact the regional archives or Presidential library in their areas (see listings in the preceding text).

Education specialists present workshops at regional and national conferences of humanities professionals and as in-service training for teachers. For further information, contact the Education Branch by calling 202-5016729.

Teaching Materials Education specialists have developed low-cost documentary teaching materials for classroom use. Each kit deals with an historical event or theme and includes document facsimiles and teaching aids. For further information, contact the Education Branch by calling 202-5016729.

Tours Individuals or groups may request general or specialty tours behind the scenes at the National Archives building. Tours are given by reservation only, and individuals are requested to make reservations at least 3 weeks in advance. Tours are given at 10:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tours of the National Archives at College Park, MD, may also be arranged. Contact the Volunteer Office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone, 202-501-5205. Volunteer Service Opportunities A wide variety of opportunities is available for volunteers. At the National Archives building and the National Archives at College Park, MD, volunteers conduct tours, provide information in the Exhibition Hall, work with staff archivists in processing historic documents, and serve as genealogical aides in the genealogical orientation room. For further information, call 202–501-5205. Similar opportunities exist in the

Presidential libraries and at some of the regional archives.

The National Capital Planning Commission was established as a park planning agency by act of June 6, 1924, as amended (40 U.S.C. 71 et seq). Two years later its role was expanded to include comprehensive planning. In 1952, under the National Capital Planning Act, the Commission was designated the central planning agency for the Federal and District of Columbia governments.

In 1973, the National Capital Planning Act was amended by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which made the Mayor of the District of Columbia the chief planner for the District; however, the Commission continues to serve as the central planning agency for the Federal Government in the National Capital region.

The Commission is composed of five appointed and seven ex officio members. Three citizen members, including the Chairman, are appointed by the

President and two by the mayor of the

District of Columbia. Presidential appointees include one resident each from Maryland and Virginia and one from anywhere in the United States; however, the two mayoral appointees must be District of Columbia residents.

Activities

The Commission has three primary functions: comprehensive planning to ensure the orderly development of the Federal Establishment and protection of Federal interests in the National Capital region, plan and program review, and preparation of the Federal Capital Improvements Program. Comprehensive Planning The Comprehensive Plan is a statement of policies dealing with the growth and development of the National Capital and consists of both Federal and District elements. It is an important planning tool that provides a framework for policy decisions regarding physical

development proposed by Federal, State, local, and regional agencies. Plan and Program Review The Commission's plan and program review function consists of reviewing plans and programs proposed by Federal, State, regional, and local agencies or jurisdictions in the National Capital region. This function provides the Commission with an opportunity to coordinate plan and program proposals. Following this review the Commission, with regard to certain types of projects, provides the sponsoring agency with comments and recommendations. Approval by the Commission must be obtained prior to construction of Federal public buildings in the District of Columbia and District of Columbia buildings in the central area of the District.

Each Federal or District project comes to the Commission for review at several stages. The first submission by an agency may be a master plan for an entire installation or facility. Plans for construction of individual projects implementing a master plan are

submitted to the Commission at both the preliminary and the final stages. Federal Capital Improvements Programming Another comprehensive planning activity is the preparation, adoption, and updating of the Five-Year Federal Capital Improvements Program, a "budget" schedule for Federal physical improvements throughout the National Capital region. It is prepared by the Commission in order to systematically review proposed Federal agency projects with regard to timing, location, and financing, and to coordinate agency

development plans throughout the region.

A Federal Capital budget represents the first year of the 5-year program and consists of capital outlay requests for the region contained in the President's fiscal year Federal budget transmitted to Congress. The program for the second through fifth years incorporates Commission recommendations to Federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget for subsequent budget submissions to Congress. Additional Activities Other Commission responsibilities include review of all proposed zoning regulations, map changes, and amendments to the District of Columbia zoning ordinance in order to ensure consistency of zoning regulations with Federal interests and with the Comprehensive Plan.

The Commission also: -adopts urban renewal area boundaries;

-prepares, adopts, and modifies urban renewal plans;

-approves the Permanent System of Highways Plan;

-recommends proposed street and alley closings;

-approves transfers of jurisdiction between Federal and District agencies; -approves the sale of surplus property and park land; and

-acquires land for parks and parkways in the National Capital region. The Commission serves the entire National Capital region by coordinating Federal planning and development with the planning activities of State, local, and regional agencies and jurisdictions.

Phone, 703-518-6300

Chairman

NORMAN E. D'AMOURS