| Farber Disease |
YF-3000.3100 |
A hereditary condition that is characterized by the inability of the body to produce lysosomal acid ceramidase which causes painful and progressive articular deformities. Symptoms include swollen joints, sensitive skin and the growth of nodules in the vital organs including the heart, kidneys and liver. Intelligence may be affected. |
0 |
| Farm Aid Recipients |
YC-1950 |
Farmers, ranchers and others with agricultural establishments who are eligible for or are receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture or other similar programs to support their farming enterprises. |
0 |
| Farm Associations |
TN-2000 |
Granges, farm bureaus and other organizations whose members are individuals who cultivate the land or raise livestock to earn their living who have affiliated for the purpose of developing purchasing or marketing cooperatives, supporting the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect farmers and their farming enterprises, ensuring that farmland, in general, is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development, or engaging in other activities that are designed to promote their interests and ensure their livelihood. |
0 |
| Farm Equipment Donation Programs |
TI-1800.8500-200 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand haying and mowing equipment, tillage equipment, landscaping equipment, loaders, spreaders, augers, grain carts, transport trailers and other farm machinery, refurbish it if necessary, and keep it for use in their own programs, donate it to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. |
0 |
| Farm Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0500.2000 |
Farming or ranching establishments that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration feeding the animals, cleaning their stalls/pens, repairing fencing, working in the fields or handling other chores related to farm operations. |
0 |
| Farm Safety Education |
JR-8200.1980 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to prevent illnesses, injuries and deaths among farmers and ranchers, agricultural and horticultural workers, their families and their employees. Topics may include operating and maintaining farm equipment; accident proofing barns, stables, grain storage structures and other buildings; eye, hearing and respiratory protection; sun and heat exposure; storage and use of pesticides, anhydrous ammonia (an important source of nitrogen fertilizer for crops) and other chemicals; livestock handling; rescue procedures (e.g., grain entrapment, manure pit rescues); personal protective equipment; child safety on the farm; and other similar issues. |
0 |
| Farm Tools/Equipment |
BM-9500.2000 |
Programs that pay for or provide haying and mowing equipment, tillage equipment, landscaping equipment, loaders, spreaders, augers, grain carts, transport trailers and other machinery that is necessary for work on a ranch or farm. |
0 |
| Farm Tours |
PL-7600.2200 |
Programs that offer guided tours which expose participants to the sights, sounds, smells and feel of life on an operating farm with the objective of creating a better understanding and appreciation of farm life. Farm features usually include a variety of domestic animals, a vegetable garden, crop fields and farm equipment. Tours allow individuals to observe and sometimes participate in regular farm activities such as cow milking, sheep shearing and wool processing. Also included are horse farms where thoroughbreds, Arabians, morgans and other types of horses are bred, raised and trained; dairy farms; and experimental farms which offer tours. |
0 |
| Farm Trails |
BD-2400.2000 |
Organizations composed of farmers in specific growing areas that sponsor the publication of maps which indicate the local farms that sell directly to individuals or community organizations at farm or roadside stands. |
0 |
| Farm Worker Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2400.1900 |
Farming operations including organic farms, small family farms and nonprofit farms that raise food for donation to local food pantries and other charities, that are actively seeing individuals who are willing to work on a small farm (tilling/planting/cultivating/harvesting) on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
4 |
| Farm/Domestic Animal Sanctuaries |
PD-7600.2000 |
Programs that provide permanent living space in a protected pastoral environment for animals such as cows, sheep, pigs, horses, rabbits, geese, ducks, turkeys, dogs, cats and others who have been abused, exploited or otherwise endangered. |
0 |
| Farm/Ranch Management Support |
BD-2600.0500-250 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support regarding the business side of managing a farm, ranch or other agricultural enterprise. Included is assistance in business management, accounting, taxation, capitalization, purchasing, marketing, planning, human resources management, government programs and regulations and other similar areas. |
0 |
| Farmers Cooperative Purchasing/Marketing Programs |
BD-2600.0300-200 |
Programs that allow farmers or ranchers to make collective arrangements to grade, market and ship their produce, livestock or other products and/or to make group purchases of materials and supplies as a means of obtaining better prices. |
0 |
| Farmers Markets |
BD-2400.2250 |
Programs that enable farmers to gather in empty parking areas or similar spaces and sell freshly picked produce directly to consumers at lower than retail but higher than wholesale prices. |
25 |
| Farmers Markets Accepting Nutrition Program Vouchers |
BD-2400.2265 |
Farmers market sites that allow certified WIC recipients and qualifying low income seniors to pay for fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs using coupons provided by the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The coupons can be used to buy eligible foods from designated farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs approved to accept the coupons by the state agency overseeing the program (generally the State Department of Agriculture or Aging). |
3 |
| Farmers/Ranchers/Agricultural Managers |
YO-0200.1950 |
Individuals (including owners, tenants who rent the use of the land or managers who work on a paid basis) who direct the activities of people who work in a wide variety of agricultural establishments including crop farms, dairy farms, poultry farms, livestock ranches, aquacultural operations, greenhouses, nurseries and timber tracts. They make and/or carry out production, financial and marketing decisions relating to farming/ranching operations; and may supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting and marketing activities. |
0 |
| Farmland Preservation |
JD-1500.4500-180 |
Programs that seek to prevent the conversion of productive agricultural land to non-agricultural purposes and defend it from alternative development, primarily through the designation of agricultural land within regional comprehensive land use plans and local zoning stipulations. Also included are programs that purchase of development rights to privately owned farmland as a means of protecting existing properties in sufficient quantities to assure long-term agricultural viability. Permanent covenants and restrictions prevent development or other non-agricultural uses of the property and farm owners, who generally participate on a voluntary basis, retain title to their land. Agricultural land is land used primarily for the production of plant or animal crops, including arable agriculture, dairying, pasturage, apiaries, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, animal husbandry and the necessary lands and structures needed for packing, processing, treating, or storing the produce. |
0 |
| Fashion Design Instruction |
PL-7400.6000-200 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in designing clothing for their own use or for professional merchandising. Instruction focuses on the elements of design, fashion sketching, draping, pattern making, fitting and the use of a wide variety of textiles and finishing techniques. |
0 |
| Fashion Designers |
YO-0300.1900-180 |
Individuals who design clothing and accessories for individual clients, specialty stores, high fashion department stores or apparel manufacturers who produce clothing for the mass market. |
0 |
| Fashion Shows |
PL-7700.2000-200 |
Fashion events that feature clothing which is shown by live models, usually on a runway or stage. Fashion shows are generally sponsored by designers, manufacturers or retail outlets as a means of promoting fashion merchandise. |
0 |
| Fast Food Chicken |
PL-1800.2100-200 |
Eating establishments that primarily sell barbecued, fried or broiled chicken together with side dishes (fried onion rings, french fried potatoes or coleslaw) and beverages for consumption either on or near the premises or for "take out" consumption. |
0 |
| Fast Food Restaurants |
PL-1800.2100 |
Eating establishments that sell limited lines of prepared refreshments such as hot dogs, chicken or hamburgers and beverages for consumption either on or near the premises or for "take out" consumption. |
0 |
| Father's Day Programs |
PH-2950.1900 |
Programs that offer food baskets, meals or other forms of assistance to help community residents celebrate and enjoy Father's Day. |
0 |
| Fathers |
YK-6500.1900 |
Men who have children. |
0 |
| Fax Automation Assistance |
TP-3350.8000-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select, install and effectively use software that allows them to send an electronic document via a fax server to a fax device at another location. |
0 |
| Fax Equipment Selection |
TP-3350.3000-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations obtain stand alone devices that can be used to send and receive hardcopy text and pictures via a telephone line. The information is digitized prior to being sent and reconverted upon receipt prior to printing. Fax machines are distinguished by their speed, the type of printer they support, the size and type of paper that can be used, the availability of memory and the inclusion of paper feed and auto-dialing features. |
0 |
| Fax Machines |
BM-6000.2000 |
Programs that pay for or provide Fax machines which transmit printed information via the telephone system. |
0 |
| Faxing Services |
TB-1100.2000 |
Local businesses that allow people to send and/or receive signatures, official papers and other documents using their fax equipment. |
0 |
| Fear of Flying |
YF-5000.0500-200 |
Disorders that are characterized by a persistent, irrational fear of traveling by air. The individuals experience severe anxiety even though they usually realize that the flying does not pose a threat commensurate with their fear. |
0 |
| Feasibility Study Development/Implementation |
TP-6600.2000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups plan and conduct an objective study which examines the feasibility of a particular course of action, (e.g., launching a fundraising campaign, merging with another organization or implementing a new project) by testing the assumptions on which the original plan is based and determining whether success is likely. A well-designed feasibility study should reveal real and perceived strengths and weaknesses, perceptions of the organization in the community at large, effective leaders for the effort, optimum timing, alternative approaches, allies and opponents and potential donors (if a fundraising project) or other sources of support. The study should result in a written report that includes the study findings and recommendations, and a project plan, timetable, and budget. |
0 |
| Federal Adoption Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-190 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for eligible individuals who need assistance in determining whether they qualify for the federal Adoption Credit which allows families to deduct qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs) from their tax bill for the year following the year of payment. In addition to the credit, certain amounts paid by an individual’s employer for qualifying adoption expenses may be excludable from the person’s gross income. For both the credit or the exclusion, qualifying expenses include reasonable and necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, traveling expenses (including amounts spent for meals and lodging while away from home), and other expenses directly related to and for which the principal purpose is the legal adoption of an eligible child (i.e., a child younger than age 18 who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for him or herself). The adoption credit is not available for any reimbursed expense. |
0 |
| Federal Agriculture and Natural Resources ESF |
TH-1500.1800-030 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in providing nutrition assistance; controlling and eradicating an outbreak of a highly contagious or economically devastating animal/zoonotic disease or economically devastating pest infestation; assuring the safety and security of the commercial food supply; and protecting natural and cultural resources and historic properties prior to, during, and/or after an incident of national significance (ESF #11). |
0 |
| Federal Air Marshals |
FL-1900 |
Specially trained FAA civil aviation security specialists who travel covertly along routes and into territory where terrorist activities indicate the highest probability of hijacking. Federal air marshals are authorized to carry firearms and can make arrests without a warrant for felony offenses against the country. |
0 |
| Federal Bonding Program |
ND-1600.2000-200 |
A federal program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor that provides fidelity bonds to people who are not eligible for commercial bonding, at no cost to the employers or employees. The bonds protect employers from loss of money and property due to employee dishonesty, but do not cover liability due to poor workmanship, job injuries or work accidents. The purpose of the program is to provide an incentive for companies to hire job applicants who are ex-offenders or have other "risk" factors in their personal background. Individuals who are not bondable can ultimately become commercially bondable by demonstrating job honesty during the six months of bond coverage under the Federal Bonding Program. |
0 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation |
FL-2000 |
The law enforcement arm of the U.S. government that has responsibility for investigating violations of federal laws with the exception of those assigned to another federal agency. The FBI's jurisdiction includes a wide range of responsibilities among which are espionage, sabotage and other subversive activities, kidnapping, extortion, bank robbery, interstate transportation of stolen property, civil rights matters, interstate gambling violations, fraud against the government, and assault on or killing of the President or a federal officer. |
2 |
| Federal Business Tax Filing/Payment Deadline Postponement Information |
DT-8700.1000-220 |
Programs that provide information and guidance regarding assistance announced by the IRS that postpones various business tax filing and payment deadlines for business owners in localities designated as disaster areas by FEMA. Businesses with locations outside the disaster area with records that are necessary to meet the deadline and are located in the affected area may also be eligible for assistance. |
0 |
| Federal Child Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-230 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for eligible individuals who need assistance in determining whether they qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit programs. The former allows taxpayers to take a credit on their federal tax returns for each of their eligible children including sons and daughters, stepsons and daughters, adopted children, grandchildren and eligible foster children. The credit amount cannot exceed a family's tax liability, and no benefit is provided to families whose incomes are so low that they have no income tax liability. The additional child tax credit is for certain individuals who get less than the full amount of the child tax credit and may be claimed by people who owe no tax. |
0 |
| Federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-200 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for eligible individuals who need assistance in determining whether they qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit program which allows for the deduction of payments for some types of home care, child care and adult day care services when such care is necessary to allow the individual to work. Service recipients must be children younger than age 13 or a spouse or other dependent of any age who is incapacitated. The credit amount cannot exceed a family's tax liability, and no benefit is provided to families whose incomes are so low that they have no income tax liability. |
0 |
| Federal Communications ESF |
TH-1500.1800-140 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in assuring the provision of federal telecommunications support to federal, state and local response efforts following an incident of national significance (ESF #2). Activities include identifying operational telecommunications facilities available for use within the affected area and coordinating the establishment of required temporary telecommunications, as needed. |
0 |
| Federal Correctional Facilities |
FF-1500.2000 |
Facilities operated by the U.S. Department of Justice that provide for the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been convicted of violating a federal law and sentenced by the courts to serve a period of time in a penitentiary. |
1 |
| Federal Court of Appeals |
FC-2000.1950 |
Federal courts that have been established in 11 regions in the United States which consider appeals in cases decided by federal trial courts. Decisions by the Court of Appeals are final except when they are subject to discretionary review or appeal to the Supreme Court. |
0 |
| Federal Court of Claims |
FC-2000.2000 |
A federal court which has nationwide, original jurisdiction over claims against the United States founded upon the Constitution, acts of Congress, regulations of the executive department or claims arising from disputes regarding expressed or implied contracts with the United States. Included are claims by civilians or military personnel for back pay, claims of just compensation for the taking of property, claims arising from construction and supply contracts and similar causes of action. The court also has appellate jurisdiction over decisions rendered by the Indian Claims Commission on claims by various Indian Tribes. Judgments of the court are final and conclusive on both private parties and the U.S. unless reviewed by the Supreme Court. |
0 |
| Federal Court of Military Appeals |
FC-2000.2050 |
A federal court that operates as a part of the U.S. Department of Defense which serves as the final appellate tribunal to review court-martial convictions of all services. |
0 |
| Federal Courts |
FC-2000 |
Courts that are part of the judicial branch of the U.S. government which hear and rule on appeals from lower courts or which are especially established by Congress to deal with particular types of cases. |
0 |
| Federal Customs Court |
FC-2000.2130 |
A federal court which has exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions arising under the tariff laws, the internal revenue laws relating to imported merchandise, the customs simplifications acts, the proclamations of the President issued under reciprocal trade agreements and other proclamations imposing taxes or quotas on imported goods. The court also has appellate jurisdiction in cases litigating the value of imported merchandise. |
0 |
| Federal Customs and Patent Appeals Court |
FC-2000.2100 |
A federal court which has nationwide jurisdiction to review decisions of the Customs Courts about classifications and duties on imported merchandise, decisions of the Patent Office about applications and inferences regarding patents and trademarks, and legal questions in the findings of the Tariff Commission concerning unfair practices in import trade. |
0 |
| Federal Departments/Agencies With ESF Responsibilities |
TH-1500.1800 |
Federal government departments and agencies that are tasked to provide response assistance, i.e., to take actions and coordinate activities which support state and local government efforts to save lives, preserve public health and safety and protect property, in an incident of national significance. Federal emergency response assistance is defined functionally according to 12 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) outlined in the Federal Response Plan which was developed under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288), and are implemented based on the resources required in a particular emergency. Designated departments and agencies have primary or support responsibilities based on their authorities, resources and capabilities in a particular functional area. |
0 |
| Federal Disaster Field Offices |
TH-1500.2500-200 |
Temporary federal operations facilities established in or near a designated disaster area to support federal and state response and recovery operations. The DFO is staffed by the federal coordinating officer (FCO) who is responsible for coordinating overall federal disaster response activities during a specific Presidentially declared disaster or emergency, the federal interagency emergency response team (ERT) and, where possible, the state coordinating officer (the representative of the Governor of a state or territory who coordinates state disaster response and recovery activities with those of the federal government) and his/her support staff. Representatives for each activated Emergency Support Function (ESF) are present in the DFO. |
0 |
| Federal District Courts |
FC-2000.2150 |
Federal trial courts located in judicial districts throughout the United States which have jurisdiction in all criminal and civil matters related to violations of federal statutes and the U.S. Constitution. There is at least one judicial district in each state and frequently more than one. Decisions by the federal district courts are subject to appeal to the Federal Court of Appeals. |
0 |
| Federal Education Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-250 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for eligible individuals who need assistance in determining whether they qualify for the federal Hope Scholarship Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit, both of which allow individuals to take a tax credit for postsecondary education expenses. Education credits are subtracted from the individual's tax, but are non-refundable, i.e., the credit amount cannot exceed a family's tax liability, and no benefit is provided to families whose incomes are so low that they have no income tax liability. |
0 |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency Offices |
TH-1500.2000 |
Offices of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the central agency within the federal government that is responsible for federal efforts to reduce the loss of life through a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency management program of emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Working closely with state and local governments, FEMA funds emergency programs, offers technical guidance and training and deploys federal resources in times of disaster. FEMA's programs include response to and recovery from major natural disasters and human-caused emergencies, emergency management planning, flood-plain management, hazardous materials planning, dam safety and multihazard response planning. Other activities include off-site planning for emergencies at commercial nuclear power plants and the army's chemical stockpile sites, plans to ensure the continuity of the federal government during national security emergencies and federal response to the consequences of major terrorist incidents. |
1 |
| Federal Emergency Management ESF |
TH-1500.1800-160 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in collecting, processing and disseminating information about a potential or actual emergency and for facilitating the overall activities of the federal government in providing response and recovery assistance to an affected state (ESF #5). Activities include coordinating overall federal efforts to collect, process, report and display essential elements of information and to facilitate support for planning efforts in response operations; coordinating pre-planned and event-specific aerial reconnaissance operations to assess the overall disaster situation; and providing technical advice in the areas of meteorology, structural engineering, flood safety, dam safety, legal and law enforcement issues, national security issues and other areas requiring specific information to support response efforts. |
0 |
| Federal Employees Health Benefits |
NS-8000.2000 |
A health insurance program established by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Act which provides health benefits coverage for most federal employees and members of their families. Health benefits coverage generally stops 31 days after the last day of the pay period in which separation from federal service occurs, but insured employees may retain coverage if they retire on an immediate annuity either for disability or after at least 12 years of creditable service. |
0 |
| Federal Employees Life Insurance |
NS-4500.2000 |
A program that provides insurance benefits for survivors of deceased federal employees who have not waived coverage under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Act. Life insurance generally stops 31 days after separation from federal service, but insured employees may retain coverage if they retire on an immediate annuity either for disability or after at least 12 years of creditable service. |
0 |
| Federal Energy ESF |
TH-1500.1800-170 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in helping to restore the nation's energy systems following an incident of national significance (ESF #12). Activities include gathering, assessing and sharing information on energy systems damage; estimating the impact of energy systems outages within the affected area; and working closely with and helping to meeting requests for assistance from state and local energy officials, energy suppliers and deliverers. |
0 |
| Federal External Affairs ESF |
TH-1500.1800-180 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in ensuring that sufficient federal assets are deployed to the field during a potential or actual incident of national significance (ESF #15). They are also responsible for providing accurate, coordinated and timely information to affected audiences including government entities, the media, the private sector and the local populace. Functional components include public affairs, community relations, congressional affairs, international affairs, state and local coordination and tribal affairs. Activities include activation and operation, in coordination with state authorities, of the emergency alert system (EAS) which enables authorities to deliver emergency messages and instructions in audio format; providing mobile telecommunications, operational support, life support and power generation assets for the on-site management of all-hazard activities; and working with local broadcasters to set up the Recovery Radio Network which enables stations to reach a series of recorded messages that provide the latest up-to-the minute reports on the federal government's response and recovery operations by dialing a toll free number. Stations may choose to record these briefs for use in their newscasts. |
0 |
| Federal Firefighting ESF |
TH-1500.1800-200 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in detecting and suppressing wildland, rural and urban fires resulting from or occurring coincidentally with an incident of national significance (ESF #4). Activities include managing and coordinating firefighting activities, including the detection and suppression of fires on federal lands, and providing personnel, equipment and supplies in support of state and local agencies involved in rural and urban firefighting operations. |
0 |
| Federal Government Agencies/Departments |
TD-0300.2000 |
The principal executive divisions of the federal government of the United States, headed by a secretary who is a member of the President's cabinet, the agencies within them and the independent establishments and corporations that fall outside the cabinet structure. |
4 |
| Federal Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices |
DD-1500.4150-200 |
Programs such as governmental, departmental or nonprofit ombudsman offices that provide assistance for people who want to register complaints about or have other issues which relate to the activities, actions or lack of action by officials or civil service employees in federal government offices or the agencies they regulate and/or fund. Also included are programs that handle complaints about the availability and quality of federal government services. The program provides an objective, neutral and independent review of complaints; offers reasonable remedies when complaints are substantiated; and uses information from the complaints and the investigations they trigger to identify and resolve problems within the agency or department and improve services. |
1 |
| Federal Government Information Services |
TJ-3200.2500-200 |
Programs that provide information about U.S. government offices and services that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. In some cases, assistance is available to help identify and locate an appropriate office. |
9 |
| Federal Hazardous Materials/Oil ESF |
TH-1500.1800-270 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in providing federal assistance to state and local governments in response to an actual or potential discharge and/or release of oil or hazardous materials following an incident of national significance (ESF #10). Activities include stabilization of berms, dikes or impoundments; capping of contaminated soils or sludges; use of chemicals and other materials to contain or retard the spread of the release or to mitigate its effects; drainage controls; fences, warning signs or other security or site control precautions; removal of highly contaminated soils from drainage area; removal of drums, barrels, tanks or other bulk containers that contain oil or hazardous substances; and other response actions that prevent, minimize or mitigate a threat to public health, welfare or the environment. |
0 |
| Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center/Website |
LH-3500.0200-200 |
A consumer-focused website (HealthCare.gov) and a 24-hour consumer call center operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whose purpose is to ensure that individuals who need health coverage have the information they need to make choices that are right for themselves and their families or their businesses under the Affordable Care Act. When fully operational, consumers will be able to create accounts, complete an online application, and shop for qualified health plans. Key features of the website will include integration of social media, sharable content, and engagement destinations for consumers to get more information. Web chat functionality will be available to support additional consumer inquiries. The ongoing functions of the call center are to serve consumers who are uncomfortable with a computer environment, handle coverage complaints, work with people whose income changes may impact their eligibility for a subsidy or other benefits and help people who have other questions that haven't been answered locally. |
0 |
| Federal Health/Medical ESF |
TH-1500.1800-300 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in for providing supplemental assistance to state and local governments to help them meet the health and medical needs of victims in an incident of national significance (ESF #8). Activities may include health and medical needs assessment; health surveillance support; disaster medical assistance teams to provide care for ill or injured victims at the disaster site; health and medical equipment and supplies including pharmaceuticals, biologic products and blood and blood products; patient evaluation; in-hospital medical care for seriously ill or injured patients from the affected area; food, drug and medical device safety assurance; radiological, biological and chemical hazards assessment; mental health support; public health information; vector control; assessment of potable water, wastewater and solid waste disposal issues; and victim identification/mortuary services. |
0 |
| Federal Income Tax Information |
DT-8700.2000 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for individuals who need to understand the federal tax laws as they apply to people in their situation. |
0 |
| Federal Individual Income Tax Filing/Payment Deadline Postponement Information |
DT-8700.2000-260 |
Programs that provide information and guidance regarding assistance announced by the IRS that postpones various individual tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers in localities designated as disaster areas by FEMA. Individuals living outside the disaster area with records that are necessary to meet the deadline and are located in the affected area may also be eligible for assistance. |
0 |
| Federal Long Term Recovery and Mitigation ESF |
TH-1500.1800-400 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in helping communities recover from the long term consequences of an incident of national significance and eliminate the risk of future incidents, where feasible, primarily through planning and coordination activities (ESF #14). |
0 |
| Federal Mass Care/Housing/Human Services ESF |
TH-1500.1800-500 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in providing sheltering, feeding and emergency first aid; distributing relief supplies to disaster victims and relief workers; providing assistance relating to the long and short-term housing needs of victims; and operating a system of welfare inquiry following an incident of national significance (ESF #6). Primary agencies with responsibilities relative to this function include the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and the American Red Cross. |
0 |
| Federal Officials Offices |
TD-6600.2200 |
The offices of individuals who have been appointed or elected to a federal public office for a specified tenure and who are thereby in a position to exercise that portion of the sovereign functions of government that are conferred on that office. |
4 |
| Federal Parent Locator Service |
FT-3000.2000 |
A computerized national location network and database operated by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Administration on Children and Families. The organization obtains address and employer information as well as data on child support cases in every state, compares them and returns matches to the appropriate state. The service helps state and local child enforcement agencies locate noncustodial parents and putative fathers in order to establish custody and visitation rights, establish and enforce child support obligations, investigate parental kidnapping, and process adoption or foster care cases. |
0 |
| Federal Public Safety and Security ESF |
TH-1500.1800-620 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in pre and post-incident critical infrastructure protection, security planning and technical assistance, and public safety in situations where state and local government resources are overwhelmed or inadequate, or in those that require protective solutions unique to the federal government (ESF #13). Activities may include pre-incident coordination, public safety and security assessments, credentialing of emergency responders and other necessary personnel, access control to the site and critical facilities, site security, traffic and crowd control, force protection, protection of personnel and storage facilities for supplies during distribution, and provision of specialized security resources including equipment and personnel. |
0 |
| Federal Public Works/Engineering ESF |
TH-1500.1800-650 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in providing public works and engineering support to assist the state(s) in needs related to lifesaving or life protection following an incident of national significance (ESF #3). Activities include emergency clearance of debris for reconnaissance of the damage area and passage of emergency personnel; temporary construction of emergency access routes which include damaged streets, roads, bridges, ports, waterways, airfields and other necessary facilities; emergency restoration of critical public services and facilities including adequate amounts of potable water, temporary water supply systems and the provision of water for firefighting; technical assistance and damage assessment including inspection of structures; and emergency demolition or stabilization of damaged structures. |
0 |
| Federal Regional Operations Centers |
TH-1500.2500-230 |
Temporary federal operations facilities established by a regional office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate federal disaster response and recovery activities in the region until the Disaster Field Office becomes operational. From that time forward, the ROC performs a support role for federal staff at the disaster scene. |
0 |
| Federal Resource Support ESF |
TH-1500.1800-700 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in providing logistical/resource support including emergency relief supplies, space, office equipment, office supplies, telecommunications, contracting services, transportation services (in coordination with agencies responsible for that emergency support function), and personnel required to support immediate response activities during the immediate response phase of an incident of national significance (ESF # 7). |
0 |
| Federal Tax Collection Agencies |
DT-8500.3300 |
The federal program that is responsible for assuring that taxpayers, organizations of taxpayers and organizations which serve taxpayers receive the most current information regarding their tax obligations and rights as established by the federal tax system. Duties include informing the public of its rights and responsibilities; communicating requirements of the law to the public; assisting taxpayers in complying with the laws and regulations; and taking those enforcement actions necessary for fair, effective and impartial tax administration. Activities include ensuring satisfactory resolution of taxpayer complaints; providing taxpayer services and education; determining, assessing and collecting internal revenue taxes; determining pension plan qualifications and exempt organization status; and preparing rulings and regulations to supplement the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. |
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| Federal Tax Court |
FC-2000.2200 |
A federal trial court of original jurisdiction which tries and adjudicates controversies involving deficiencies or overpayments of income, estate, gift and personal holding company surtaxes in cases where deficiencies have been determined by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Decisions about disputes involving $1,500 or less are final; all other decisions are subject to review by the federal Court of Appeals and thereafter by the Supreme Court at its discretion. |
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| Federal Tax Identification Numbers |
DF-7000.2030 |
Numbers assigned by the Internal Revenue Service that are used to identify business entities. |
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| Federal Trade Commission |
DD-2100.2000 |
A federal agency that has a dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition. The FTC protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. They conduct investigations, sue companies and people that violate the law and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. They collect complaints about hundreds of issues from data security and deceptive advertising to identity theft and Do Not Call violations, and make them available to law enforcement agencies worldwide for follow-up. The FTC also enforces antitrust laws to help ensure a vibrant marketplace that is open and free. They monitor business practices and review potential mergers, challenging them when appropriate to ensure that the market works according to consumer preferences, not illegal practices, and that consumers are not unfairly subjected to higher prices, lower quality, fewer choices or reduced rates of innovation. |
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| Federal Transportation ESF |
TH-1500.1800-850 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in coordinating federal transportation support to state and local governmental entities, voluntary organizations and federal agencies requiring transportation capacity to perform disaster assistance missions following an incident of national significance (ESF #1). |
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| Federal Urban Search and Rescue ESF |
TH-1500.1800-900 |
Federal government departments and agencies that have primary responsibility for or a support role in planning, coordinating and managing the use of federal Urban Search and Rescue assets following an incident of national significance (ESF #9). |
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| Federated Giving Programs |
TD-1200.1800 |
Joint fund-raising efforts usually administered by a nonprofit "umbrella" organization like United Way or United Jewish Appeal which, in turn, distributes the contributed funds to a diverse range of nonprofit agencies. Some of these programs may also provide direct services for individuals and organizations in their community. |
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| Feeding Disorders |
YF-3000.3110 |
A condition seen in infants and toddlers that is characterized by avoiding eating or refusing to eat; limited food consumption; sucking; chewing or swallowing difficulties; choking or gagging while eating; vomiting after eating; difficulty weaning to solid foods; severe food selectivity; unwillingness to try food textures appropriate for age and development; disruptive behaviors at mealtime; and loss of weight or a significant failure to gain weight. Feeding disorders may be physical and/or psychological in origin and may be associated with premature birth, developmental disabilities such as autism or cerebral palsy, food allergies, metabolic disorders, or other anomalies. |
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| Feldenkrais Method |
PL-6600.2000 |
Programs that specialize in providing the form of movement training developed by Moshe Feldenkrais which utilizes heightened attention to slow, precise movements to improve posture, flexibility, coordination and ease and range of motion, and thereby enhance overall functioning. The method has two forms: Awareness Through Movement (ATM) in which groups of students perform movements at the verbal direction of a practitioner; and Functional Integration (FI), an individualized program in which the practitioner guides the student's movements by touch. |
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| Fellowships |
HL-8000.2000 |
Programs, usually available through colleges and universities, foundations or public and private agencies, which make an award to assist graduate students with the cost of study or research. Teaching and other special duties may be required. |
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| Felting Clubs |
PS-8200.0550-230 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in felting, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Felting is the art of subjecting different varieties of wool (usually un-spun wool) to moisture, heat and pressure to create felt, combining the felt with other materials such as silk and molding the felt into items of clothing, objects or art pieces such as wall hangings that have aesthetic patterns and textures. Activities may include lectures by people with felting expertise; demonstrations of different felt-making and felt utilization techniques; and regular meetings at which members share art objects, clothing and other felt-based creations, enjoy the company of other felting enthusiasts and have time to work on their projects. Some felting clubs may also provide space and materials for felting activities, sponsor exhibits or sales of felt work done by members, publish a newsletter or provide access to a library of resources on the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Felting Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-230 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in felting, the art of subjecting different varieties of wool (usually un-spun wool) to moisture, heat and pressure to create felt, combining the felt with other materials such as silk, and molding the felt into items of clothing, objects or art pieces such as wall hangings that have aesthetic patterns and textures. Also included is instruction for people who want learn creative ways to use felt to create wearable art, toys and other items. |
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| Female Genital Mutilation Victims |
YX-1500.2000 |
Women who have been subjected to female genital mutilation, a surgical procedure associated with Africa and the Middle East in which the external genitalia are partially or totally removed for cultural, religious or other non-medical reasons. Also included are women for whom female genital mutilation remains a threat. |
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| Female Sexual Arousal Disorder |
YF-5000.7600-250 |
A persistent or recurrent inability of a woman to complete sexual activity with adequate vaginal lubrication. |
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| Female Sexual Dysfunction Clinics |
LT-1750.7950-200 |
Programs that provide treatment services for women who are experiencing loss of sexual desire, sexual aversion, sexual arousal disorders, orgasmic disorders, sexual pain disorders, or vaginismus (a persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the vagina that interferes with coitus). Treatment options include medical interventions for physical problems; changes in medication if a current prescription is affecting sexual function; hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using a combination of estrogen and progesterone; testosterone therapy; use of lubricants where vaginal dryness is an issue; patient education regarding sexual function; and counseling regarding ways to enhance the sexual experience. |
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| Female Sexual Dysfunction Evaluation |
LF-4900.7950-200 |
Programs that offer physical examinations and a variety of specialized tests for women who are experiencing loss of sexual desire, sexual aversion, sexual arousal disorders, orgasmic disorders, sexual pain disorders, or vaginismus (a persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the vagina that interferes with coitus). Diagnostic procedures look for manifestations of physical and/or psychological factors that contribute to one or a combination of these conditions. Included may hormonal imbalances; hormonal changes following childbirth or during and after menopause; chronic illnesses such as diabetes whose side effects create pain associated with intercourse or reduced lubricity; medications that cause loss of sexual desire, arousal disorders or orgasmic dysfunction; gynecologic abnormalities such as urogenital atrophy; conditions such as yeast infections that may be present; and/or smoking, drug/acohol use or other lifestyle issues that affect sexual function. The objective of the evaluation is to identify the specific nature of the dysfunction and its cause(s), and to determine the most appropriate form of treatment. |
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| Female Spouse/Intimate Partner Abusers |
YP-1000.8000-200 |
Women who willfully inflict physical, sexual or emotional abuse on their mates or partners. Included are wives who abuse their husbands and unmarried women who are living with individuals of the same or the opposite sex and who abuse the other person. |
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| Female to Male Transgender Individuals |
YS-8500.2000 |
Individuals whose self-identity as men conflicts with their birth assignment, some of whom have decided to pursue or have undergone gender reassignment surgery to align their physical characteristics with their sense of self. |
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| Females |
YS-2000 |
Individuals who have needs and interests in common as a result of similar experiences, concerns or expectations as females. |
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| Feminist Organizational Perspective |
YQ-2000 |
Organizations and individual practitioners who provide services that reflect a commitment to the eradication of political, economic and social discrimination against women, and to the empowerment of women through equal rights, opportunities and choices. |
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| Fence Construction Personnel |
YO-1600.1950 |
Individuals who erect and repair metal and wooden fences and fence gates around highways, industrial establishments, residences or farms using hand and power tools. |
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| Fence Permits |
TE-1000.1500-230 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration or replacement of fencing structures to ensure conformance with building codes or other local regulations that control the location, size and design of fences, walls and retaining walls in urban/suburban areas. Fence statutes in rural areas focus on protection of livestock as well as protection of people and property from the damage that livestock can do. |
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| Fencing |
PL-7000.3600 |
Programs, often offered by local fencing clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy fencing, a sport which involves the use of the foil, epee and saber in attack and defensive moves. The object of a match is to score points by touching an opponent with the weapon. The program may provide access to a fencing master or coach and fencing equipment; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in fencing competitions. |
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| Fencing Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-210 |
Programs that pay for or provide foils, épées, sabers, masks, protective clothing and other equipment and accessories that are needed to participate in the sport of fencing. |
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| Feng Shui |
LT-0500.2000 |
Programs that offer consultations, workshops or other types of assistance for people who want to utilize the ancient Chinese and Tibetan art of feng shui to align their homes, gardens or work environments to enhance the energy or "chi" of the space they inhabit and achieve harmony, balance, success and prosperity. Feng shui practitioners provide information and guidance regarding optimum structural features of interior and exterior environments; placement of art, furniture, plants and other objects; use of lighting and color; elimination of clutter; and other aspects of design to create healthy living spaces. |
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| Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution |
RX-8470.1900-180.21 |
Programs that distribute test strips which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl (a synthetic opioid) and many of its known analogs in a drug sample with the objective of reducing severe injuries and fatalities. Based on the results of the testing strips, people can choose to implement measures to reduce the risk of an opioid overdose including using less of the substance, giving slow or test shots, not using alone, using with a naloxone rescue kit nearby, or not using the substances at all. In addition to opioids, other unregulated drugs in pill or powder form can also be tested (e.g., cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and other non-injectable drugs) but must be mixed with water prior to testing. |
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| Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution Programs |
RX-8470.1900-200 |
Programs that distribute test strips which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl and many of its known analogs in a drug sample with the objective of reducing the number of heroin-related fatalities. Fentanyl testing strips are mostly used by people who inject opioids. Based on the results of the testing strips, people can choose to implement measures to reduce the risk of an opioid overdose including using less of the substance, giving slow or test shots, not using alone, using with a naloxone rescue kit nearby or not using the substances at all. Other unregulated drugs in pill or powder form can also be tested (e.g., cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and other non-injectable drugs) but must be mixed with water prior to testing. |
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