Discusses criticism of the Environmental Impact Statements now required for any proposed action by a federal agency. Stresses the advantages of using these statements, and how their quality standards can be raised. (MLH)

The major differences between the House and Senate versions of the National Science Foundation authorization bill for fiscal 1978 are identified. (BT)

A description of the events occurring between the Congress and the Science Educational Directorate of the National Science Foundation from May 1975 to June 1977 are detailed. Issues facing a new director include: funding and budget problems, internal resentment and the proper federal role in curriculum development. (BT)

Explains the purpose of establishing the Federal Data Processing Reorganization Project. Ten teams were formed to look into the problems of government agencies. High-level technical knowledge is lacking in most agencies, such finding and others, together with conclusions and recommendations were stated in the teams' reports. (GA)