The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document is an annual report.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses state actions in 1975.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses federalism in 1975.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses pragmatic federalism and the reassignment of functional responsibility.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses improving urban America.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses block grants.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses inflation and federal and state income taxes.

The ACIR Library is composed of publications that study the interactions between different levels of government. This document addresses changing public attitudes on governments and taxes.

Text describes the area, climate, agricultural history and statistics, soil-survey methods and definitions, soils and crops, land uses and agricultural methods, irrigation, and morphology and genesis of soils of Harris County, Texas.

Objectives for the OTA in the statutory mandate of the Technology Assessment Act and the policy directives.

This document presents the total scope of the framework for the U.S. Coal Project during fiscal years 1976 through 1980. The project was initiated to provide information for appropriate involvement of the Fish and Wildlife Service in U.S. coal development actions.

Report detailing the analyses and investigations needed over a two year period, formulates operable alternative subplans for the management of water quality, and resolves environmental problems throughout the Alamo Area Council of Governments 208 Region.

Annual report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service describing activities of the organization, expenditures and receipts, and a discussion of other relevant topics for the fiscal year.

A technique is demonstrated for evaluating benefits of subsidies and examples are given for using it to determine the cost-benefit ratio. Examples use two preferential tax treatments as opposed to direct research grants for the high-temperature, low-salinity hydrothermal resources. Results are compared and some conclusions are given. (PCS)

A record of the conclusions of a three-day meeting and workshop of the Committee for a National Magnetic Anomaly Map held in February 1976 is presented. The purpose of he workshop was to prepare a statement of the benefits, objectives, specifications, and requirements of a NMAM and establish a working plan for producing the map. (ACR)

Drilling is integral to the exploration, development, and production of most energy resources. Oil and natural gas, which are dependent on drilling technology, together account for about 77% of the energy sources consumed in the US. Thus, the limitations of current drilling technology also restrict the rate at which new energy supplies can be found, extracted, and brought to the marketplace. The purpose of the study reported was to examine current drilling technology, suggest areas where additional research and development (R and D) might significantly increase drilling rates and capabilities, and suggest a strategy for improving drilling technology. An overview is provided of the US drilling industry. The drilling equipment and techniques now used for finding and recovering oil, natural gas, coal, shale oil, nuclear fuels, and geothermal energy are described. Although by no means exhaustive, these descriptions provide the background necessary to adequately understand the problems inherent in attempts to increase instantaneous and overall drilling rates.

The internal operating procedures are discussed for those agencies (local and state) having permitting responsibility over private lands. A flow diagram is presented which illustrates minimum permitting time requirements as well as agency operating processes and interdependence. (MHR)

The areas of environmental and socio-political concern are addressed as viewed by the actors in the geothermal process in Lake County, where the actors are the governmental jurisdictions involved in the permitting process, and the various groups concerned about the social, economic, and environmental conditions in Lake County. Those interviewed included all local and state governmental entities involved in the geothermal permitting process, representatives of industry and utilities, the Lake County Energy Council, and with Lake County citizens involved in the geothermal debate. The topics discussed relate directly to the impediments seen to geothermal development by those involved in the process. Environmental concerns center around land use, air quality, and flora and fauna impact, with land use being of major concern. The major socio-political problem is the overlapping or conflicting governmental jurisdictions, although the Environmental Impact Reporting Process, the prospect of industrialization, and social attitudes are also of concern. (MHR)

This study contains a review of energy plant siting criteria, methodologies, guidelines and programs that are being considered today in this country. A preliminary screening approach for siting energy plants in Idaho is presented and a detailed hierarchical classification system for siting criteria has been developed. Methodology for using the criteria is suggested. Experience of a workshop trying to identify problems of implementing a ranking and rating for siting energy plants in the general situation for Idaho is reported. A brief analysis is presented on the needs for regulations and legislation to implement a future program of evaluation that would benefit utilities, the planning agencies, and the regulatory agencies operating within the state of Idaho.

Proceedings of the Advisory Council for Technical-Vocational Education in Texas' 1976 Impact Conferences held from February 3 to March 4 in 19 locations around the state, including survey results, key concerns for the year, and summaries of each conference.

This document provides market values and adjusted values of all the different school districts in Texas.

Directory of state planning regions, regional council memberships, and other relevant information.

Annotated inventory of records documenting the history of Collin County, housed in the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas, including an overview of the county government offices. Index starts on page 218.