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Bureau of Transportation Statistics.A unit in the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for compiling and publishing transportation statistics. — Abbr. BTS.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of the Public Debt.A unit in the U.S. Department of the Treasury responsible for issuing and redeeming Treasury bills, notes, and bonds, and for managing the U.S. Savings Bond Program.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of the Mint.See UNITED STATES MINT.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of the Census.A unit in the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for conducting and publishing the census required by the U.S. Constitution to be taken every ten years. • Established in 1902, the Bureau also conducts other population surveys and estimates as required by law. It is a part of the Department’s Economics and…

Bureau of the Budget.See OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.[Blacks Law 8th]  

Bureau of Reclamation.A unit in the U.S. Department of the Interior that built dams in 17 western states and is now responsible for selling hydroelectric power from those dams and water from the reservoirs. • Among the 600 dams constructed are Hoover Dam and Grand Coulee Dam.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Prisons.The unit in the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for operating the federal prison system. • It oversees all federal penal and correctional facilities, assists states and local governments in improving their correctional facilities, and provides notice of prisoner releases.18 USCA §§ 4041 et seq. See NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS. — Abbr. BOP.[Blacks Law…

Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for formulating policy and administering U.S. assistance and admissions programs for refugees and others. — Abbr. PRM.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Political–Military Affairs.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for analyzing defense-related policy issues, managing security-assistance funds, and coordinating peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. — Abbr. PM. — Also termed Political–Military Affairs Bureau.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for coordinating U.S. ocean, environment, and health policies. — Abbr. OES.[Blacks Law 8th]