The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards for diversity in radio broadcasting apply only to news and public affairs programing--not to entertainment programing. In addition, the FCC has defined diversity solely in terms of what any one station broadcasts regardless of what other stations in the same service area may be programing.…

This report from the Freedom of Information Center outlines the kinds of reports that are available from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), including operating, radiological, environmental, licensee events, technical data, inspections, financial statements of facilities, and other licensee reports; and the kinds of information they contain.…

Outlines the kind of records that must be kept and the informational postings that must be made as required by federal legislation on the employer-employee relationship. (IRT)

Criticizes the federal regulations that encourage waste and cheating in the school lunch program. (IRT)

Legislation that passed and died in the 99th Congress is outlined, including acts concerning curriculum and related programs, research, foreign students, faculty and other personnel policies, public agencies, presidential libraries, tax reform, the G.I. Bill, and graduate medical education. (MSE)

Explores the four key concepts to be considered in the subject of regulation: standards, ethics, certification, and licensing. The authors then examine the advisability of each for instructional technologists. A summary of terminology, including definition and function, is included. (CT)

Discusses the impact on copyright owners of technological innovation (cable, subscription and direct broadcast television; photocopying and microform reproduction; computer input, manipulation, retrieval, transmission; and improved means of audio and video recording) and enumerates a number of steps that must be taken if copyright is to survive.…

Examines three questions: As the focus of regulation has shifted toward environmental and health issues and scientific rulemaking has emerged, what has been the experience with "shared and sequential policymaking" and "policymaking based on evidence"? What is the potential for the future? and What is the new role of science in…

This report contains the text of a hearing on the Dot Kids Domain Act of 2001, an act that would create an Internet domain that would contain only content suitable for children ages 13 and under. Prepared statements from the following individuals are presented: (1) Hon. W.J. "Billy" Tauzin, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce; (2)…

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board has issued guidelines to serve as the basis for enforceable standards to be adopted by the Department of Justice for new construction and alterations of play areas covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The guidelines include scoping and technical provisions for ground level…

Discusses the problem of increased governmental constraints on the flow of scientific and technical information. Suggests that attempts to limit scientific communication may hinder the very dynamism our society seeks to promote. (JN)

This article, written before report to Congress by Register of Copyrights was issued, examines whether balancing of rights of creators and needs of users has been accomplished by Copyright Revision Act of 1976, and reviews key issues in dispute between librarians and publishers over use of copyrighted materials in libraries. (EJS)

Revised Equal Employment Opportunities Commission guidelines on religious discrimination oblige the employer to demonstrate that religious accommodation would cause undue hardship in the conduct of business. The new guidelines could necessitate substantial modifications in employment practices. (SK)

The history of the Social Security system is presented and its economic health is examined in three time frames. The Administration's actions toward the system are detailed along with the American labor movement's actions in this area. (Availability: AFL-CIO, 815 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006). (CT)