What agencies are responsible for the following issues or policies: 1. Research on nuclear reactors at Brown's Ferry; 2. Earthquake Hazards Program in Oklahoma; 3. Concentration li... What agencies are responsible for the following issues or policies: 1. Research on nuclear reactors at Brown's Ferry; 2. Earthquake Hazards Program in Oklahoma; 3. Concentration limits for coal dust; 4. Highway miles for federal funding; 5. Restrictions on broadcast language? Who do they report to, and are they independent or line agencies?
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The question presents a chart with different issues or policies related to various federal and state agencies, asking to identify the respective agencies and their reporting structures.
Answer
1. NRC; independent. 2. USGS; line. 3. MSHA; line. 4. FHWA; line. 5. FCC; independent.
- Research on nuclear reactors at Brown's Ferry: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), reports to the President and Congress, independent agency.
- Earthquake Hazards Program in Oklahoma: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), reports to the Department of the Interior, line agency.
- Concentration limits for coal dust: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), reports to the Department of Labor, line agency.
- Highway miles for federal funding: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), reports to the Department of Transportation, line agency.
- Restrictions on broadcast language: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), reports to Congress, independent agency.
Answer for screen readers
- Research on nuclear reactors at Brown's Ferry: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), reports to the President and Congress, independent agency.
- Earthquake Hazards Program in Oklahoma: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), reports to the Department of the Interior, line agency.
- Concentration limits for coal dust: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), reports to the Department of Labor, line agency.
- Highway miles for federal funding: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), reports to the Department of Transportation, line agency.
- Restrictions on broadcast language: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), reports to Congress, independent agency.
More Information
The NRC is independent due to its regulatory function concerning nuclear safety. The USGS functions under the Department of the Interior, highlighting its research role. MSHA and FHWA are under specific governmental departments to handle labor and transportation, respectively. The FCC’s role in communication regulation grants it independence to ensure freedom and regulation balance.
Tips
Confusing line and independent agencies often occurs; remember that independent agencies typically report directly to Congress or the President.
Sources
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC - nrc.gov
- US Geological Survey - USGS - usgs.gov
- Mine Safety and Health Administration - MSHA - msha.gov
- Federal Highway Administration - FHWA - fhwa.dot.gov
- Federal Communications Commission - FCC - fcc.gov
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