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and present. Government Book Talk Talking about some of the best publications from the Federal Government, past and present. Home About Comments Policy RSS Feeds Minerals Yearbook: A valuable resource May 10, 2024 The Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries. It contains statistical data on materials and minerals and includes economic and technical trends and development information. The Minerals Yearbook is published in three volumes. Volume I: Metals and Minerals covers metals and minerals and contains chapters on approximately 90 commodities. Volume II: Area Reports: Domestic reviews the U.S. mineral industry by State and Island possessions. Volume III: Area Reports: International annually reviews mineral production and trade and mineral-related government and industry developments in more than 175 foreign countries. The Minerals Yearbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in: Mining and mineral industries: Professionals in mining, mineral processing, and related fields. Trade and economics: Individuals involved in importing and exporting minerals and materials. Geology and Earth science: Researchers and students studying the Earth’s resources. General public: Anyone curious about the role of minerals in the global economy. The Yearbook is available for purchase from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore. The GPO Online Bookstore – Easy Access to Federal Publications HOW DO I OBTAIN THIS RESOURCE? Sign up to receive promotional bulletin emails from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore. Shop Online Anytime: You can buy a vast majority of eBooks or print publications —with FREE Standard Shipping worldwide— from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at https://bookstore.gpo.gov. Click here to purchase Minerals Yearbook, 2017-2018, Europe And Central Eurasia, V. III Click here to purchase Minerals Yearbook, 2017-2018, Latin American And Canada, V. III Click here to purchase Minerals Yearbook, 2017-2018, Asia And The Pacific, V. III Order by Phone or Email: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800. Email orders to ContactCenter@gpo.gov Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov . About the author : Blogger contributor Ed Kessler is a Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publications and Information Sales Office. Images and additional content provided by Government Book Talk Editor Trudy Hawkins. Trudy i s the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore ( https://bookstore.gpo.gov ) . SHARE THIS: Share Print Reddit Pinterest Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Like Loading... Leave a Comment » | Department of the Interior , International , U.S. Geological Survey | Tagged: Metals and Minerals , mineral and material industries , minerals , Minerals Yearbook , Mining and mineral , U.S. Geological Survey , USGS | Permalink Posted by Trudy Hawkins NEW! Emergency Response Guidebook 2024 May 7, 2024 The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) 2024 , which is now available from the U.S. Government Publishing Office Bookstore. This comprehensive guidebook is for transporters, firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material, such as an oil or chemical spill. The 2024 edition incorporates the latest information on hazardous materials, including: Updated tables of labels, markings, and placards. Revised road and rail vehicle identification guide tables. New guidance on evacuation or shelter-in-place procedures. Additional guidance on spill control and lithium battery response. Expanded glossary of terms. Remember, the ERG is intended for initial response by trained professionals. If you encounter a transportation incident involving hazardous materials, the most crucial action is to contact emergency responders immediately. They have the expertise and resources to handle the situation safely. The GPO Online Bookstore – Easy Access to Federal Publications HOW DO I OBTAIN THIS RESOURCE? Sign up to receive promotional bulletin emails from the US Government Online Bookstore. Shop Online Anytime: You can buy a vast majority of eBooks or print publications —with FREE Standard Shipping worldwide— from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at https://bookstore.gpo.gov. Click here to purchase Emergency Response Guidebook 2024 Edition Order by Phone or Email: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800. Email orders to ContactCenter@gpo.gov Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov . About the author : Blogger Trudy Hawkins i s the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore ( https://bookstore.gpo.gov ) . SHARE THIS: Share Print Reddit Pinterest Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Like Loading... Leave a Comment » | Department of Transportation , Emergency Response | Tagged: DOT , DOT publications , emergency response , Emergency Response Guide , Emergency Response Guidebook , Emergency Response Guidebook 2024 , ERG , Hazardous Materials , PHMSA , Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Permalink Posted by Trudy Hawkins The Constitution & How a Bill Becomes a Law April 30, 2024 The U.S. Government Publishing Office Bookstore offers the following best-selling classics about the American government. The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence (Pocket Edition) . This official publication contains two core American democracy documents– the Constitution of the United States of America and the Declaration of Independence. It outlines the framework of the entire lawmaking process. How a Bill Becomes a Law (Poster) . This poster outlines the many steps in our Federal law-making process from the introduction of a bill—an excellent resource for a brick-and-mortar classroom or home school. Here’s a breakdown of how a bill becomes a law and how the Constitution plays a role: The Journey of a Bill: Introduction: A member of Congress (Senate or House of Representatives) introduces a bill, proposing a new law or changes to an existing one. Committee Action: The bill is assigned to a relevant committee for research, discussion, and possible revisions. The committee may hold hearings to gather public input. Floor Vote: If the committee approves the bill, it goes before the entire chamber (House or Senate) for debate and a vote. Second Chamber: If the bill passes one chamber, it goes through the same process in the other chamber. There may be revisions to reconcile differences between the two versions. Reaching the President: Once both chambers approve an identical version of the bill, it’s sent to the President. Presidential Action: The President has three choices: Sign the bill: The bill becomes law. Veto the bill: The...