Author: Unknown
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: prohibitions, federal, assistance, despite, occurring, barriers, development, coastal
Number of Pages: 72
Published: 1993-07-01
ISBN-10: 0788101579
ISBN-13: 9780788101571

Reviews the implementation & effect of the Coastal Barriers Resources Act of 1982. Discusses, among other things, how much development has taken place on selected coastal barriers since the law was enacted & whether federal agencies contributed to such development. Charts & tables.

Author: Yvonne D. Jones
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: eeo, barriers, workplace, congressional, testimony, address, identify, employment, opportunity, dhs, opportunities, equal
Number of Pages: 12
Published: 2010-10
ISBN-10: 1437924298
ISBN-13: 9781437924299

Discusses the Dept. of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to identify and address barriers to equal employment opportunity (EEO) in its workforce. Since its inception in March 2003, DHS has faced a number of challenges, one of which is effectively and strategically managing its large workforce (about 216,000 employees) to respond to current and emerging 21st century issues. This testimony discusses: (1) the extent to which DHS has taken steps to identify barriers to EEO in the workplace; (2) efforts DHS has taken to address identified barriers and what progress has been reported; and (3) how DH

Author: OECD Working Party on SMEs and Entrepreneurship
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Keywords: international, markets, access, sme, barriers, removing
Number of Pages: 218
Published: 2008-04
ISBN-10: 9264040242
ISBN-13: 9789264040243

Although SMEs are a major source of growth and job creation, SMEs appear to be under-represented in the international economy relative to their contribution in national and local economies. Two original OECD-APEC surveys investigated how SME policy makers and SMEs perceive the barriers to SME access to international markets. For the most part, support programmes offered by governments are appropriate to the key barriers identified, particularly at the earlier stages of the firm's international experience. The report supported the case for continued and improved government support for SMEs seek

Author: Ron Kirk
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: trade, barriers, 25th, foreign, report, estimate, national
Number of Pages: 404
Published: 2011-01
ISBN-10: 143794132X
ISBN-13: 9781437941326

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. This annual report presents an inventory of the most important foreign barriers affecting U.S. exports of goods and services, foreign direct investment by U.S. persons, and protection of intellectual property rights. Such an inventory facilitates negotiations aimed at reducing or eliminating these barriers. The report also provides a valuable tool in enforcing U.S. trade laws, with the goal of expanding global trade and strengthening the rules-based trading system, which benefits all nations, and U.S. producers and consumers in p

Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: areas, public, wells, contamination, protect, needed, water, stronger, efforts, drinking
Number of Pages: 42
Published: 1993-09-01
ISBN-10: 0788111418
ISBN-13: 9780788111419

Discusses the barriers hindering the development & implementation of states' Wellhead Protection (WHP) programs, & the options available to deal with these barriers.

Author: Donna Mauch
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: care, settings, primary, services, mental, health, reimbursement
Number of Pages: 60
Published: 2011-04
ISBN-10: 1437929281
ISBN-13: 9781437929287

In 2005ż06 a study identified the barriers to, and solutions for RMHS. This study was divided into two parts. The first part is a White Paper background report which identifies the barriers to successful provision of RMHS. The second part convened a Expert Forum who reviewed the White Paper, and suggested actions to reduce those barriers. This Final Report incorporates their deliberations and addresses the following: Describes the purpose and rationale of the project; Outlines the projectżs tasks; Details findings from the White Paper; Summarizes the June 2006 Expert Forum discussion; and Pr

Author: Hawaii. Legislature. Legislative Reference Bureau
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: future, ride, telecommuting
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 1992-09
ISBN-10: 0941375935
ISBN-13: 9780941375931

Identifies existing or potential barriers that may prohibit employees from working at home. Recommends policies to address existing or potential barriers that may discourage employers from participating in such programs. Screening surveys included.