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United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals

Description: Website for the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, which was organized "to hear and decide contract disputes between government contractors and civilian executive agencies" (about). The site includes information about the Board; instructions for filing appeals or handling disputes; and reports, decisions, and other publications.
Date: August 2026
Creator: United States. General Services Administration. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
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Ciencias sociales e iniciativas para la conservación de los pastizales centrales de América del Norte: Plan de integración

Description: The Central Grasslands of North America provide vital habitat and ecosystem services, yet continue to decline despite ongoing conservation efforts. This integration plan addresses the gap between social science research and its application in grassland conservation delivery. Drawing on three complementary efforts (a literature review of conservation social science, a synthesis of surveys of ranchers, producers and landowners across Canada, Mexico and the United States, and a social science need… more
Date: April 30, 2026
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Social Science and Conservation Efforts Across the Central Grasslands of North America: An Integration Plan

Description: The Central Grasslands of North America provide vital habitat and ecosystem services, yet continue to decline despite ongoing conservation efforts. This integration plan addresses the gap between social science research and its application in grassland conservation delivery. Drawing on three complementary efforts (a literature review of conservation social science, a synthesis of surveys of ranchers, producers and landowners across Canada, Mexico and the United States, and a social science need… more
Date: April 30, 2026
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Chihuahuan Desert Grassland Conservation: Perspectives of Ranchers in Mexico

Description: This report presents the results of a survey of ranchers and livestock owners across the Chihuahuan Desert region of northern Mexico, to understand their perspectives, experiences and practices related to livestock production and grassland conservation. A structured questionnaire was distributed digitally and in print to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from 172 participants, mostly from Chihuahua, but also from Durango, Coahuila and other states. Results highlight how ranchers le… more
Date: April 15, 2026
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Perspectivas de ganaderos y ganaderas en México en torno a la conservación de los pastizales del Desierto de Chihuahua

Description: This report presents the results of a survey of ranchers and livestock owners across the Chihuahuan Desert region of northern Mexico, to understand their perspectives, experiences and practices related to livestock production and grassland conservation. A structured questionnaire was distributed digitally and in print to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from 172 participants, mostly from Chihuahua, but also from Durango, Coahuila and other states. Results highlight how ranchers le… more
Date: April 15, 2026
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Perspectives des producteurs et productrices de bétail du Mexique sur la conservation des prairies du désert de Chihuahua

Description: This report presents the results of a survey of ranchers and livestock owners across the Chihuahuan Desert region of northern Mexico, to understand their perspectives, experiences and practices related to livestock production and grassland conservation. A structured questionnaire was distributed digitally and in print to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from 172 participants, mostly from Chihuahua, but also from Durango, Coahuila and other states. Results highlight how ranchers le… more
Date: April 15, 2026
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Transición de comunidades remotas a energías renovables

Description: Many remote and Indigenous communities across North America face unique challenges because of their geographic isolation, harsh climates and limited infrastructure. As a result, they often depend on costly and environmentally damaging diesel generators for electricity. This report analyzes nine case studies from Canada, Mexico and the United States that highlight successful renewable energy transition projects in remote communities, many of them community-led. Based on site visits, extensive in… more
Date: April 2, 2026
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Transition des collectivités éloignées à l’énergie renouvelable

Description: Many remote and Indigenous communities across North America face unique challenges because of their geographic isolation, harsh climates and limited infrastructure. As a result, they often depend on costly and environmentally damaging diesel generators for electricity. This report analyzes nine case studies from Canada, Mexico and the United States that highlight successful renewable energy transition projects in remote communities, many of them community-led. Based on site visits, extensive in… more
Date: April 2, 2026
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Transitioning Remote Communities to Renewable Energy

Description: Many remote and Indigenous communities across North America face unique challenges because of their geographic isolation, harsh climates and limited infrastructure. As a result, they often depend on costly and environmentally damaging diesel generators for electricity. This report analyzes nine case studies from Canada, Mexico and the United States that highlight successful renewable energy transition projects in remote communities, many of them community-led. Based on site visits, extensive in… more
Date: April 2, 2026
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Perspectivas de las ciencias sociales sobre prácticas de manejo en los pastizales centrales de América del Norte

Description: The Central Grasslands of North America support critical biodiversity and human communities, yet continue to decline due to cropland conversion, climate change and other threats. This literature review synthesizes existing conservation social science research to better understand how grassland management decisions are made and how this knowledge can be more effectively integrated into conservation delivery. Using a systematic review approach, the literature review analyzes 104 sources, includin… more
Date: March 18, 2026
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Perspective des sciences sociales sur les pratiques de gestion des prairies centrales d’Amérique du Nord

Description: The Central Grasslands of North America support critical biodiversity and human communities, yet continue to decline due to cropland conversion, climate change and other threats. This literature review synthesizes existing conservation social science research to better understand how grassland management decisions are made and how this knowledge can be more effectively integrated into conservation delivery. Using a systematic review approach, the literature review analyzes 104 sources, includin… more
Date: March 18, 2026
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Social Science Insights on Management Practices in the Central Grasslands of North America

Description: The Central Grasslands of North America support critical biodiversity and human communities, yet continue to decline due to cropland conversion, climate change and other threats. This literature review synthesizes existing conservation social science research to better understand how grassland management decisions are made and how this knowledge can be more effectively integrated into conservation delivery. Using a systematic review approach, the literature review analyzes 104 sources, includin… more
Date: March 18, 2026
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Accroissement de la transparence dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement au sujet des substances chimiques que renferment les produits

Description: The building sector faces diverse and complex challenges related to chemical transparency and health impacts. This snapshot highlights a progressive, voluntary method for manufacturers to report chemical information in building products. The Health Product Declaration Open Standard is an example of the collaborative work of architects, health experts, and industry to promote not only the declaration and disclosure of substance ingredients, but also the health risk associated with building mater… more
Date: February 5, 2026
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Accroissement de la transparence dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement au sujet des substances chimiques que renferment les produits

Description: This case study discusses advancing supply chain transparency for chemicals in the personal care and cosmetic products sector across North America, focusing on best practices and regulatory considerations. The sector is characterized by high chemical exposure and regulatory scrutiny, as well as by high consumer awareness and demand for ingredient transparency. This has driven the development of best practices. The case study discusses drivers of and barriers to the implementation of these pract… more
Date: February 5, 2026
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Accroissement de la transparence dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement au sujet des substances chimiques que renferment les produits

Description: This case study discusses advancing supply chain transparency for chemicals in the electronics sector, focusing on best practices and regulatory considerations. The North American electronics sector is a significant part of the manufacturing industry, employing over a million people. Over 500 chemicals are used in electronics, with around 1,000 found in e-waste. Hazardous substances include heavy metals, flame retardants, phthalates, and solvents. The case study discusses drivers of and barrier… more
Date: February 5, 2026
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Fomento a la transparencia en la cadena de suministro de las sustancias químicas contenidas en los productos de consumo

Description: The building sector faces diverse and complex challenges related to chemical transparency and health impacts. This snapshot highlights a progressive, voluntary method for manufacturers to report chemical information in building products. The Health Product Declaration Open Standard is an example of the collaborative work of architects, health experts, and industry to promote not only the declaration and disclosure of substance ingredients, but also the health risk associated with building mater… more
Date: February 5, 2026
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Fomento a la transparencia en la cadena de suministro de las sustancias químicas contenidas en los productos de consumo

Description: This case study discusses advancing supply chain transparency for chemicals in the personal care and cosmetic products sector across North America, focusing on best practices and regulatory considerations. The sector is characterized by high chemical exposure and regulatory scrutiny, as well as by high consumer awareness and demand for ingredient transparency. This has driven the development of best practices. The case study discusses drivers of and barriers to the implementation of these pract… more
Date: February 5, 2026
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Baleine noire de l’Atlantique Nord: Dossier factuel relatif à la communication SEM-21-003

Description: This factual record addresses assertions from submission SEM-21-003, concerning the endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis), as authorized by the CEC Council members in Council Resolution 25-01. This factual record was prepared by the CEC Secretariat pursuant to Article 24.28(5) of the USMCA/CUSMA, following a submission alleging that the United States is failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws.
Date: December 19, 2025
Creator: Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat. Sumission on Enforcement Matters Unit.
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Ballena franca del Atlántico Norte: Expediente de hechos relativo a la petición SEM-21-003

Description: This factual record addresses assertions from submission SEM-21-003, concerning the endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis), as authorized by the CEC Council members in Council Resolution 25-01. This factual record was prepared by the CEC Secretariat pursuant to Article 24.28(5) of the USMCA/CUSMA, following a submission alleging that the United States is failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws.
Date: December 19, 2025
Creator: Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat. Submission on Enforcement Matters Unit.
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