FOREWORD

The U.S. Department of Commerce provides a wide range of services to business and to the public in carrying out its mission to ensure and enhance economic opportunity for the American people. In doing this, the Department is sensitive not only to business needs but to consumer concerns as well.

The Consumer Services Directory, compiled by the Office of Consumer Affairs, informs you about the Department's programs that benefit consumers and about information that is available from our agencies. You may contact the offices described in this Directory for more information about Commerce programs that interest you.

I hope you find this Directory useful.

Ronald H. Brown Secretary of Commerce