Sentences with phrase «created by a federal agency»

In the United States, the Freedom of Information Act is the primary law governing the release of records created by federal agencies.

The result of this is a bizarre irony, in which some branches of the federal government are working hard to offset error purposely created by another federal agency, the Department of Defense.

It contains a list of «tools» created by federal agencies, universities and other organizations that local officials can use to determine the frequency of floods, the depth of water and the vulnerability of future subdivisions.

A computer game created by a federal agency aims to teach children conflict - resolution skills and offer an alternative to violent computer and video games that have become popular with young people.

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A National Innovation Foundation could be formed by either consolidating relevant offices at key research agencies or creating a lean entity dedicated to identifying opportunities and investing strategically to transform the best ideas across the federal agencies to products that can be made here in the U.S..

Horner said Alberta has tried to address some of Ottawa's complaints about the current system by pitching its own proposal — one that would create a new national enforcement agency as well as a national systemic risk committee made up of all 13 regulators and chaired by the federal minister.

During this period, the Federal Reserve tried to support employment by cutting its federal funds rate target nearly to zero; by creating a number of special liquidity facilities to support the extension of credit; and by engaging in a large scale asset purchase program, buying Treasuries, agency debt and agency mortgage - backed secuFederal Reserve tried to support employment by cutting its federal funds rate target nearly to zero; by creating a number of special liquidity facilities to support the extension of credit; and by engaging in a large scale asset purchase program, buying Treasuries, agency debt and agency mortgage - backed secufederal funds rate target nearly to zero; by creating a number of special liquidity facilities to support the extension of credit; and by engaging in a large scale asset purchase program, buying Treasuries, agency debt and agency mortgage - backed securities.

an independent agency of the federal government, created in 1933, charged with preserving and promoting public confidence in the U.S. financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions up to applicable limits; by identifying, monitoring, and addressing risks to the deposit insurance funds; and by limiting the effect on the economy and the financial system when a bank or thrift institution fails; further information on the FDIC and FDIC coverage may be found at fdic.gov

Reduces surging crime, drugs and violence by creating a Task Force On Violent Crime and increasing funding for programs that train and assist local police; increases resources for federal law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors to dismantle criminal gangs and put violent offenders behind bars.

QAI is a USDA - accredited certifying agency, approved to provide certification to the national organic standards, under a federal regulation created by the USDA and administered by the National Organic Program.

By creating a CoIIN, the intention is to develop seamless channels to spread information on learning and improvements more widely within participating organizations and to other Federal Home Visiting grantees and local implementing agencies.

The proposal is based on the federal government's email retention policy and would create standards for permanent preservation of records generated by statewide public officials, state lawmakers and those in senior agency positions.

The federal prosecutors, led by William Harrington, said Seminerio created a sham consulting agency, Marc Consultants, to squeeze $ 1 million out of Jamaica Hospital, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Plaza College in Jackson Heights, the Long Island Rail Road and other organizations while in office.

Administration officials have said that contracts are vetted by various agencies, including the attorney general's office, the comptroller, federal transportation officials and regional economic development councils that Cuomo created to involve local officials and business leaders.

To see the revised Onondaga County floodplain map created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, click here and scroll down to Onondaga County.

In a bid to restart discussion of what to do with the nation's nuclear waste, four U.S. senators today unveiled a draft plan to create a federal agency that would oversee short - and long - term storage of the highly radioactive materials produced primarily by commercial power reactors.

To solve such problems, the new report recommends creating a federal «climate portal» to provide one - stop access to climate data and projections compiled by federal agencies.

Smarter Balanced was created by assessment professionals in state education agencies who determined that by pooling their experience and expertise — and by taking advantage of the federal funds offered by the Department of Education and working in partnership with private sector firms — they could build more sophisticated and accurate assessments of student learning than any individual state could offer on its own.

By utilizing innovative instructional design and the latest technology advancements, our firm partners with large brands and federal government agencies to create cutting - edge training that engages employees and changes behaviors.

To do so, CAP recommends creating a program funded through the U.S. Department of Education but administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, a federal agency that typically manages volunteer service programs but has often supported education - related opportunities as well.

From the 1965 letter written by Najeeb Halaby, administrator of the then - independent Federal Aviation Agency proposing a new Cabinet Agency to a legislative chronology of the bill that created DOT, we think transportation fans will appreciate the story these documents tell.

It is important to note that a project's inclusion on the Permitting Dashboard does not imply Federal endorsement of or support for the project or create a presumption that a covered project will be approved, favorably reviewed by any agency, or receive Federal funding.

Bank deposits are also insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an agency created to maintain consumer confidence in the U.S. banking system.

Created by the Federal Housing Administration, these loans are insured by this government agency, so that guarantees that lenders won't lose their money if borrowers default on their mortgage.

The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a mortgage refinance program created by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHA) in 2009 to help homeowners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that were originated prior to May 31, 2009.

A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate with broad housing industry support last month would require the Federal Housing Finance Agency to direct the government - sponsored enterprises to accept new credit scoring models, like the VantageScore model created by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

PBGC is a federal agency created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to protect pension benefits in private - sector defined benefit plans - the kind that typically pay a set monthly amount at retirement.

The HARP program (Home Affordable Refinance Program) was created by the Federal Housing Finance Agency in March 2009 to allow those with a loan - to - value ratio exceeding 80 % to refinance.

«AAFCO has created model pet - food regulations that have been adopted by many states,» says Siobhan DeLancey, FDA spokesperson, who notes that the FDA regularly works with AAFCO — a voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies that regulate pet foods and animal drug remedies.

The New Commissions Program is made possible by The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal grant - making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities; the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; and the Booth Ferris Foundation.

Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a Climate Service Program, a Climate Service Office, a Climate Service Advisory Committee, and a Summer Institutes Program at the Regional Climate Centers for interaction with and training of students and educators on weather and climate sciences; (2) operate the Climate Service Program; (3) maintain a network of six Regional Climate Centers to work cooperatively with the State Climate Offices on data collection and exchange, research support, and state and local adaptation and response planning on climate; (4) maintain a network of offices as part of the Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Program; (5) ensure that the core functions and missions of the National Weather Service, the National Integrated Drought Information System, and any other programs within NOAA are not diminished or neglected by the establishment of the Climate Service Program or the duties imposed on such offices or programs; (6) report to Congress on the need for climate services; (7) prepare a plan for creating a Climate Service Program in NOAA and delivering climate products and services to NOAA users and stakeholders; and (8) establish and maintain a clearinghouse of federal climate service products and links to agencies providing climate services.

Trump said would get rid of the Environmental Protection Agency, the agency created in 1970 by President Richard Nixon that has become the nation's main federal lever for mitigating the impacts of climate cAgency, the agency created in 1970 by President Richard Nixon that has become the nation's main federal lever for mitigating the impacts of climate cagency created in 1970 by President Richard Nixon that has become the nation's main federal lever for mitigating the impacts of climate change.

by Kathryn Watson Daily Caller A loophole in federal law allows Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees and other federal workers get away with deleting millions of official records created using cellphone text messaging, according to government transparency experts.

Reviewing the DNR's decision de novo, but with a great weight of deference to the agency, the court concluded that any other ruling «would undermine the careful federal and state balance created by the Clean Water Act and would thwart the finality of permits properly issued under the WPDES permit program.

An immigration lawyer assists businesses in dealing with federally regulated activities by reviewing the legal status of immigrant employees through Social Security no match letters, I - 9 audits and E-Verification as well as by creating immigration corporate compliance programs and emergency plans in the event of raids or investigations initiated by federal agencies.

The National Flood Insurance program, which creates the policies and coverage options, started in 1968 and is administered by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

Quoting a remark made by the privacy commissioner in 2000, Steele - John — who last month probed the Department of Home Affairs, the Peter Dutton - led superministry created last year that sees the majority of the federal government's enforcement agencies under one roof, on its «cybermoat» strategy — said the proposed political exemption to the Privacy Act was «not appropriate».

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• Conduct compliance inspections to ensure that trains maintain safe operations • Perform investigations to resolve issues by obtaining data from carriers, conducting interviews and reviewing records • Lead accident investigations to determine root causes and undertake measures to ensure that safety mistakes are not repeated • Inspect railroads and carriers to ensure that they are working in accordance to federal regulations • Oversee field inspections of existing and proposed railroad crossings and structures to ensure consistency in safety practices • Assist in the development and implementation of railroad grade crossing safety programs • Create schedules and ensure that safety staff members abide by them so that all shifts are properly covered • Act as a field liaison between railroad companies and governmental agencies, to ensure appropriate coordination of safety work

The Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was established by the CSE to provide assistance to state and local law enforcement and social services agencies in creating and operating their child support enforcement programs.

The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation proposes, in the national strategy to overcome Indigenous disadvantage, that Commonwealth / State fiscal relations with Indigenous people could be improved by governments employing mechanisms to ensure adequate funding; offering supplementary funding incentives for meeting benchmarks agreed with Indigenous organizations (such as through federal Special Purpose Payments grants); pooling funds across agencies and levels of government; developing a joint agency approach to coordination of services and programs; creating flexible funding arrangements; ensuring geographic distribution of funds; and through prioritising the allocation of funds to community controlled services.

On Oct. 13, 2014, NAR submitted comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agencies proposal to create a Single Security that could be guaranteed by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (the government - sponsored enterprises or GSEs).

This bicameral, bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Michael Grimm, R - N.Y., and Maxine Waters, D - Calif., and by Sens. Bob Menendez, D - N.J., and Johnny Isakson, R - Ga., would delay further implementation of major rate changes until the Federal Emergency Management Agency completes an affordability study required by Biggert - Waters; creates an office of the Advocate to investigate flood insurance rate increases; and reports to Congress with proposed solutions to any identified problems.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a United States government agency created in part by the National Housing Act of 1934.