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The Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) is in charge of the dissemination of information at the U.S. [[Government Printing Office]] (GPO). This is accomplished through the [[Federal Depository Library Program]] (FDLP), the Cataloging and Indexing Program and the Publication Sales Program, as well as operation of the [[Federal Citizen Information Center]] in Pueblo, Colorado. [[Adelaide Hasse]] was the founder of the Superintendent of Documents classification system.<ref>[http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/pubs/explain.html GPO.gov] </ref>
The Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) is in charge of the dissemination of information at the U.S. [[Government Printing Office]] (GPO). This is accomplished through the [[Federal Depository Library Program]] (FDLP), the Cataloging and Indexing Program and the Publication Sales Program, as well as operation of the [[Federal Citizen Information Center]] in Pueblo, Colorado. [[Adelaide Hasse]] was the founder of the Superintendent of Documents classification system.<ref>[http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/pubs/explain.html GPO.gov] </ref>
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In September 2009, for the very first time, the GPO produced the Congressional Record on 100 percent recycled paper. <ref name="CRGPO10" />
== Published government documents ==
== Published government documents ==
===Official journals of government===
===Official journals of government===

Revision as of 18:02, 24 June 2010

Government Printing Office
Official seal
Logo
Agency overview
FormedMarch 4, 1861
JurisdictionFederal government of the United States
Headquarters732 North Capitol St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Employees2,300[1]
Agency executive
Parent agencyUnited States Congress Joint Committee on Printing
Websitewww.gpo.gov

The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) is an agency of the legislative branch of the United States federal government. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including the Supreme Court, the Congress, the Executive Office of the President, executive departments, and independent agencies.

History

GPO was created by Congressional Joint Resolution 25 of June 23, 1860. The activities of GPO are defined in the public printing and documents chapters of Title 44 of the United States Code. The Public Printer, who serves as the head of GPO, is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Public Printer selects a Superintendent of Documents.

U.S. Government Printing Office

The Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) is in charge of the dissemination of information at the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). This is accomplished through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), the Cataloging and Indexing Program and the Publication Sales Program, as well as operation of the Federal Citizen Information Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Adelaide Hasse was the founder of the Superintendent of Documents classification system.[3]

In September 2009, for the very first time, the GPO produced the Congressional Record on 100 percent recycled paper. [1]

Published government documents

Official journals of government

GPO contracts out much of the federal government's printing but prints the official journals of government in-house, including:

Passports

The new e-passport produced by GPO

GPO has been producing U.S. passports since the 1920s. The United States Department of State began issuing e-passports in 2006. The e-Passport includes an electronic chip embedded in the cover that contains the same information that is printed in the passport: name, date of birth, gender, place of birth, dates of passport issuance and expiration, passport number and photo image of the traveler. GPO produces the blank e-Passport, while the Department of State receives and processes applications and issues individual passports.[4][5][6][7] GPO ceased production of legacy passports in May 2007, shifting production entirely to e-passports.

In March, 2008 the Washington Times published a three parts story about the outsourcing of electronic passports to overseas companies including one in Thailand that was victimized by Chinese espionage.[8][5][9]

Trusted Traveler Program card

GPO designs, prints, encodes and personalizes Trusted Traveler Program cards (NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST) for the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

GPO's Style Manual

GPO publishes the United States Style Manual.[10] Among the venerable series are Foreign Relations of the United States for the State Dept. since 1861, Statistical Abstract of the United States for the Census Bureau since 1878 and Public Papers of the President covering the administrations of Presidents Herbert Hoover onward except Franklin D. Roosevelt (whose papers were privately printed).

Public Printers of the United States

Main article: Public Printer of the United States

By law, the Public Printer heads GPO. The position of Public Printer traces its roots back to Benjamin Franklin and the period before the American Revolution, when he served as "publick printer," whose job was to produce official government documents for Pennsylvania and other colonies.

Public Printers:

  1. Almon M. Clapp (1876-1877)
  2. John D. Defrees (1877-1882)
  3. Sterling P. Rounds (1882-1886)
  4. Thomas E. Benedict (1886-1889)
  5. Frank W. Palmer (1889-1894)
  6. Thomas E. Benedict (1894-1897)
  7. Frank W. Palmer (1897-1905), O.J. Ricketts (Acting, 1905-1905)
  8. Charles A. Stillings (1905-1908), William S. Rossiter (Acting, 1908-1908), Capt. Henry T. Brian (Acting, 1908-1908)
  9. John S. Leech (1908-1908)
  10. Samuel B. Donnelly (1908-1913)
  11. Cornelius Ford (1913-1921)
  12. George H. Carter (1921-1934)
  13. Augustus E. Giegengack (1934-1948), John J. Deviny (Acting, 1948-1948)
  14. John J. Deviny (1948-1953), Phillip L. Cole (Acting, 1953-1953)
  15. Raymond Blattenberger (1953-1961), John M. Wilson (Acting, 1961-1961), Felix E. Cristofane (Acting, 1961-1961)
  16. James L. Harrison (1961-1970)
  17. Adolphus N. Spence (1970-1972), Harry J. Humphrey (Acting, 1972-1973), L.T. Golden (Acting Deputy, 1973-1973)
  18. Thomas F. McCormick (1973-1977)
  19. John J. Boyle (1977-1980), Samuel Saylor (Acting, 1980-1981)
  20. Danford L. Sawyer, Jr. (1981-1984), William J. Barrett (Acting, 1984-1984)
  21. Ralph E. Kennickell, Jr. (1984-1989)
  22. Robert Houk (1990-1993),[11] Michael F. DiMario (Acting, 1993-1993)
  23. Michael F. DiMario (1993[12]-2002)
  24. Bruce James (2002-2007),[13] William H. Turri (Acting, 2007-2007)
  25. Robert C. Tapella (2007-2010)[14]

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is responsible for the printing of United States currency.

Notable GPO publications

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Manufacturing Digital Magazine "Company Report: U.S. Government Printing Office" 23 Mar 2010 http://www.manufacturingdigital.com/company-reports/us-government-printing-office-keeping-america-informed
  2. ^ http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-nominations-sent-senate-41910
  3. ^ GPO.gov
  4. ^ GPO's E-Passport Factsheet
  5. ^ a b Bill Gertz, GPO profits go to bonuses and trips, Washington Times, March 27, 2008
  6. ^ Bill Gertz, Outsourced passport work scrutinized, Washington Times, March 26, 2008
  7. ^ Confronting Digital Age Head-On, Washington Post, March 13, 2006
  8. ^ Bill Gertz, Outsourced passports netting govt. profits, risking national security, Washington Times, March 26, 2008
  9. ^ "GPO's backup plant on storm-prone Gulf". Washington Times. Retrieved 2010-01-18. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "GPO Style Manual". United States Government Printing Office. April 16, 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
  11. ^ Highbeam.com
  12. ^ BUBL.ac.uk
  13. ^ GPO.gov
  14. ^ http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-nominations-sent-senate-41910
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