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The Federal Regulatory Directory, Eighteenth Edition continues to offer a clear path through the maze of complex federal agencies and regulations, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations. Information-packed profiles of more than 100 federal agencies and departments detail the history, structure, purpose, actions, and key contacts for every regulatory agency in the U.S. government. Now updated with an improved searching structure, the Federal Regulatory Directory continues to be the leading reference for understanding federal regulations, providing a richer, more targeted exploration than is possible by cobbling together electronic and print sources.
Forest Service
Forest Service
■ Introduction
Congress established the Forest Service in 1905 to provide quality water and timber for the nation’s benefit. The Forest Service, an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is under the jurisdiction of the assistant secretary of agriculture for natural resources and the environment. The Forest Service is administered by a chief who is assisted by an associate chief and chief of staff responsible for business operations; international programs; the National Forest System; research and development; and state and private forestry.
The Forest Service manages and regulates the use and protection ...
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