The Geotechnical Board, a part of the US National Research Council, which is the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, serves to advise the federal government and others on issues where geotechnology can have an impact, such as environmental remediation and infrastructure development. The board met three times during the reporting period to review current projects and to initiate activities that move the knowledge base of geotechnology forward. The board operates with two long-standing national committees, the US National Committee for Rock Mechanics and the US National Committee on Tunneling Technology. It also conducts special studies at the request of the government. A list of attachments is given.

This report outlines the history of the United Nations "Genocide Convention", and its recognition in the United States.

Discussing Vanadium-bearing phosphatic shale produced in West-central Wyoming and Southeastern Idaho

This report discusses the U.N. convention on the prevention and punishment of genocide and arguments for and against its passage by the United States.

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