The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) is a permanent, independent, bipartisan intergovernmental agency established by Public Law 86-380 in 1959. As it was established, ACIR's mission is:To strengthen the American federal system and improve the ability of federal, state, and local governments to work together cooperatively, efficiently, and effectively.

Newsletter of the Texas Department of Health Asbestos Programs Branch discussing news and updates of the agency; changes to laws, regulations, and other policies related to asbestos usage and removal; and other asbestos-related information.

Newsletter of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service discussing topics related to economic aspects of raising dairy cows, dairy production, and managing dairy operations.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the Department of Human Services' (DHS) compliance rate of 99 percent with the Position Classification Plan, based on the sample of positions selected for review.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether all full-time classified positions within the Health and Human Services Commission were appropriately classified in accordance with the Position Classification Plan.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether all full-time classified positions within the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention were appropriately classified, according to the Position Classification Plan.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether a sample of 359 full-time classified positions at the Texas Department of Insurance was appropriately classified according to the Position Classification Act.

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Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to evaluating the effectiveness of management processes and control systems within the eight Texas A&M University System research and service agencies, the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the Texas Forest Service, the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, the Texas Animal Damage Control Service, the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, and the Texas Transportation Institute.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an assessment of management processes and control systems within the eight research and service agencies of the Texas A&M University System.

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

This report discusses legislation establishing national generic promotion ("check-off') programs for 20 specified farm commodities. Thirteen of the 20 authorized programs are now in effect.

This report briefly discusses charging fees for grazing private livestock on federal lands, which is a long-standing but contentious practice. Generally, livestock producers who use federal lands want to keep fees low, while conservation groups and others believe fees should be raised to approximate "fair market value."

The following report is a summary of observational studies on the Hawaiian monk seal in the Northern Hawaiian Islands during 1994. The information provided is meant to evaluate the status and trends of monk seal populations, natural history traits such as survival, reproduction, growth, behavior, and feeding habits, and the success of various activities designed to facilitate population growth.

This announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Texas Rehabilitation Commission on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities(TPCDD).

Monthly newsletter of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service discussing plants that are cultivated in the state, news, and other topics related to gardening in Texas.

Major oil and gas companies are shifting to foreign exploration and production, which is leading to smaller companies ("independents") playing a larger role in domestic exploration and production. This report addresses concerns about independent companies producing oil and gas less aggressively and less efficiently to assess their productivity.

Newsletter of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority discussing news and updates related to the organization's meetings and activities, changes to regulations, and other relevant information.

A total of 15 water-supply wells are currently being used at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). The purpose of this report is to bring together the information gleaned from investigations of these water-supply wells. This report should serve as a reference on well construction and completion, static water levels, lithologic and hydrologic characteristics of aquifers penetrated, and general water quality of water-supply wells at the NTS. Possible sources for contamination of the water-supply wells are also evaluated. Existing wells and underground nuclear tests conducted near (within 25 meters (m)) or below the water table within 2 kilometers (km) of a water-supply were located and their hydrogeologic relationship to the water-supply well determined.

Monthly graphic bulletin issued by the U.S. Army regarding preventative maintenance policies and procedures to keep weapons and other military supplies in good repair.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the financial statements of the State present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; fulfilling audit requirements of the Single Audit Act (Federal Compliance); determining compliance with significant bond covenants; and issuing individual management letters on reportable conditions.