Rules and exemptions for the Department of Energy's heating and cooling regulations. (MLF)

Examines the circumstances of the 1979 "Progressive" case, in which the federal government quashed an article about hydrogen bomb production. Notes reportorial lapses that prevented a full and balanced account of the situation. (RL)

Discusses the impact of federal regulation (primarily that of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) in the area of personnel selection. (IRT)

Gardner discusses efforts to organize America's diverse nonprofit groups. Two organizations, the Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations (CONVO) and the National Council on Philanthropy (NCOP), are merging to form a new alliance where people can discuss common problems. (MLW)

The Environmental Protection Agency's regulations on use of asbestos in school buildings are not based on an "acceptable level of risk," require action by the consumers rather than by the producers of the hazardous substance and do not extend to other public facilities that theoretically place citizens in similar danger. (Author/PGD)

Pension plan officials may invest on the basis of perceived social benefits provided they have examined a broad range of investments and have found selections having those socially desirable features among a broad class of otherwise suitable and equally desirable investment opportunities meeting the economic objectives of the plan. (Author/IRT)

The Environmental Protection Agency has assembled technical information into a School Asbestos Program. Immediate steps that can be taken are outlined. (Author/MLF)

The regulations prescribed by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare regarding human subjects research are examined including their effects on research procedures. (MM)

Notes that the proposed regulation of children's television advertising may eliminate competition, increase consumer costs, and result in poorer programing. (RL)

The purposes, functions, and underlying policies of both rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Title VII indicate that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission should be required to certify when it brings class action suits. Available from University of Chicago Law School, 1111 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637; single issue $3.50.…

Briefly surveys emerging broadcast policy issues in Western Europe, citing the erosion of the "spectrum scarcity" foundation for broadcast policy by technological advances in electronic mass media distribution techniques, as well as legal principles justifying traditional national broadcast services. Comparisons are made with the…

Discusses how the federal wage guidelines apply to teacher salaries and fringe benefits. (IRT)

Presents a basic overview of federal funding available for educational facility construction, and the legal maze that must be negotiated to secure such funding. (Author/MLF)

Explores how Greg Koski's eventual successor as the chief federal overseer of protections for human research subjects will face difficult challenges from both scientists and the government. (EV)

Reports on several changes in the 2002 edition (forthcoming) of the federal government accounting handbook "Federal Financial Accounting for State and Local School Systems." Includes brief summary of "Emerging Issues" section of the handbook that addresses issues such as alternative revenues, charter schools, school safety and security,…