What does your website feature?

We feature the current Consumer Information Catalog and publications, along with consumer news and features. We also list the latest recalls and scams. Don't miss our multimedia files, including our television, radio, and print advertisements. Check out our latest RSS Feeds and online press room. And you can sign up for our FEDINFO e-newsletter from Pueblo. This e-newsletter delivers updates on the newest publications and information available from FCIC straight to your inbox.

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Can I order publications online?

Yes. Visit our online shopping site.

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How do I establish a GPO Deposit Account?

To establish a GPO Deposit Account you can call or write to the GPO Accounts Receivable Section at 1-800-567-8476 (outside the DC Metro Area) or 202-512-0836 (DC Metro Area);

    U.S. Government Printing Office
    732 North Capitol Street, NW
    Attn: Ms. Irene Hyman
    Stop: FMAF
    Washington, DC 20401
    ihyman@gpo.gov

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I can't find a specific publication. Where else can I look?

Try our listing of all our publications (listed by item number) or our most popular publications. You may also try entering keywords in the search box.

If you saw a publication mentioned in Parade Magazine or Dear Abby, take a look at our Free Publication Offers page.

Additionally, you may want to check out the U.S. Government Bookstore.

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Why aren't all publications available in PDF?

If the publication's sponsoring federal agency creates a PDF version, we will offer it online. On each of our topic pages, look for the link "A pdf version is available" after the description.

You can download the latest Adobe Reader on the Adobe website.

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How do I download the text of a publication to my computer?

Open the publication in your favorite browser. Most browsers allow you to save the current document by simply going under the File menu and then selecting "Save As".

To save a link:

In Netscape or Firefox, you can right-click while the mouse is positioned on the link, and then select "Save Link As". You should be prompted for the name and location on your computer where you want to save the document.

If you are using Internet Explorer, the process is the same. The only difference is that instead of "Save Link As", you would select "Save Target As".

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Which browser works best on this site?

While we don't endorse any particular browser, we do encourage you to regularly upgrade whichever one you use. We try to make our site as universal as possible so we aren't forced to write code specific to each browser.

Generally, if your browser supports HTML 3.2 and higher you should have no problems with our site.

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Can I link to your site?

Absolutely! We appreciate your letting as many people as possible know about us! Find out how.

Can I link to the Consumer Action Handbook?

Please do! We appreciate your help in letting people know about the Handbook via a link on your website or to promote the Handbook in your printed materials (books, magazines, newspapers, etc.) We have developed some link text which you are welcome to use.

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Can I distribute the information in your Catalog?

The publications distributed through the FCIC are published or sponsored by a variety of Federal and private-sector organizations. In most instances, FCIC is not the publisher and cannot provide legal advice pertaining to the legality of the sale or further use of the information. While most of the information is in the public domain and can be copied and used for educational purposes, we can't provide a blanket assurance that all of the information is in that category. If you are planning to copy and distribute this information, especially for profit, it would be prudent to contact the federal agency that published the information for permission and to consult a lawyer.

Please feel free to link to our site.

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