New Interim DOD Rules Ease Security-Related Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Contractors

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All contractor personnel requiring access to classified information from the United States government must secure a Department of Defense (DOD) facility security clearance. Foreign-owned or operated firms have usually not been granted the clearance to compete for government contracts. Now, if foreign-owned or operated companies can show that the issuance of a facility security clearance will not compromise any classified information, those firms may compete for United States government contracts. Amendments have recently been passed that give companies greater flexibility in structuring their business relationships and securing foreign capital. If the DOD adopts similar rules they will have opened the procurement process to foreign interests.

Safety and security measures, National government, Federal government, Industry, Industries

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Working with archaeologists: new ground rules to avoid trouble underfoot

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The Department of the Environment's Planning Policy Guidance Note 16 alters the provisions for development on sites of archaelogical interest. It places emphasis on the preservation of archaelogical remains in situ and requires extensive study of the site before planning permission is granted. English Heritage will take over the responsibility for advising planning authorities while the Museum of London and independent archaeologists will offer advice to developers. An archaeological evaluation of the site must be submitted before planning permission can be granted.

Construction, Historic sites, Building, Salvage archaeology

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BPA sets energy rules for homes in Northwest

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Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has set energy-efficiency rules for electrically heated manufactured homes in the Northwest. BPA, one of the marketing agencies for electric utilities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and western Montana is responsible for the Super Good Cents program to inspire energy-efficient home building. Electrically heated manufactured homes that pass BPA standards are a cheaper alternative to building power plants, thus, helping the northwest region limit its expenses.

Regulation, admin. of utilities, Standards, Modular houses, Prefabricated houses, Electric heating, United States. Bonneville Power Administration

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