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Bureau of Engraving and Printing.A unit in the U.S. Department of the Treasury responsible for designing and printing the nation’s paper currency, postage stamps, Treasury securities, and other documents. — Abbr. BEP.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for developing policy on international matters relating to food, communications, energy, air transportation, and maritime affairs. — Abbr. EB.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Economic Analysis. A unit in the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for compiling and analyzing data about the U.S. economy. • It is a part of the Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration. — Abbr. BEA.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Diplomatic Security.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for developing security programs for diplomats and American interests worldwide. • It also operates the Diplomatic Courier Service and supervises the transportation of classified documents and materials. — Abbr. DS.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for developing policy on human rights and freedoms and for preparing the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. — Abbr. DRL.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Customs.See UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Consular Affairs.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for protecting U.S. citizens and interests abroad. • Through its Office of Passport Services it issues over 7 million passports each year.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Arms Control.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for directing U.S. participation in multilateral arms-control negotiations and in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. • It also monitors developments relating to arms control and weapons development.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.A unit in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing laws relating to firearms and explosives and laws relating to the production, taxation, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products. • Formerly called the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and a part of the Department of…

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.See ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU ; BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES.[Blacks Law 8th]