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The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Register documents. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov. This prototype edition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov will remain an unofficial informational resource until the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) issues a regulation granting it official legal status. For complete information about, and access to, our official publications and services, go to About the Federal Register on NARA's archives.gov.
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Just in case you were wondering, Government Computer News has a quake report on Federal Register operations. The GPO workforce responded splendidly once again to ensure nationwide distribution of the electronic and print editions of the daily Federal Register.
While GPO was evacuating its building and inspecting their physical plant, the OFR set up an impromptu command center in the parking lot of nearby Gonzaga College High School to reestablish communications with GPO leadership, our teleworking staff, and our COOP site in Rocket Center, West Virginia. On a personal note, when the earthquake hit our building on North Capitol Street, a treasured bust of Abraham Lincoln pitched end over end into the air, but was fielded successfully in mid-flight. We are happy to report no injuries or substantial damage, and no loss of public access to our publications.