BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
**What Make a Great Group Member?**

**Commitment to the Group Above Themselves**\
Great group members are service minded; they seek to move the group
forward more than they seek to move their own agenda forward.

**Positive Contribution to Group Process and Goals**\
Great group members will provide both suggestions to improve the group
process, and new ideas to help achieve the group's goals. The active
participation of group members often leads to group leadership being
shared, as different members drive the process at different times.

**Enthusiasm, Energy, Inspiration and Expertise**\
Great group members can inspire and motivate others. Having a group
structure that allows individual expertise and gifts to be recognized
and productively used is very affirming to group members, and encourages
their contribution. Group members share responsibility for developing
that kind of group structure.

**Willingness to Take Responsibility for the Group\'s Work**\
Group members should be willing to take over major components of the
group\'s work, including elements of group development and leadership.

**Delivering on Commitments**\
Individuals who are committed to the success of the group will be the
most valued by the group. Members who agree to carry out action steps
should hold themselves accountable for completing their tasks. Group
members who don't deliver will lose the trust of others. It is better
for the group, overall, for members to set appropriate expectations for
their own participation than to agree to complete tasks that can't be
delivered.

Adapted from *What makes a good team member*?, by The Teal Trust, 2002.

Retrieved August 6, 2003, from <http://www.teal.org.uk/et/members.htm>.

Copyright 2002 by The Teal Trust. Adapted with permission.
**\[DNFSB LETTERHEAD\]**

July 9, 2003

Mr. David E. Beck

Assistant Deputy Administrator for

Military Applications and Stockpile Operations

National Nuclear Security Administration

U.S. Department of Energy

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20585-0104

Dear Mr. Beck:

On June 12, 2003, the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA)
Senior Technical Advisory Panel for Nuclear Explosive Safety briefed the
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) on activities and
observations from the past year. The Board wishes to express its
appreciation for this briefing. The data and insights offered by the
panel members during their introductory briefing and the annual
briefings provided in 2002 and 2003 have proven beneficial to the Board
in carrying out its statutory mission to provide health and safety
oversight for the nuclear weapons complex. The Board looks forward to
continuing these exchanges in future years.

The Board notes that the panel members have provided several
recommendations and opportunities for improvement intended to enhance
the Nuclear Explosive Safety Study (NESS) process currently used by
NNSA. The Board is particularly interested in the panel's recommendation
regarding practical application of quantitative risk assessments in
support of weapons response and hazards analysis. However, it is not
clear that these recommendations are being evaluated and assigned to
appropriate NNSA managers for resolution.

The Board and the panel members also discussed the relative conflicts
caused by conducting the NESS and readiness assessment for the W62
program concurrently―a confluence that both the final report of the
readiness assessment and the panel members agreed should not be
repeated. The Board has not observed any action on the part of NNSA to
institutionalize the separation of these two reviews in either NNSA or
site-specific process documentation.

Therefore, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2286b(d), the Board wishes to be
informed within 90 days of receipt of this letter as to NNSA's plans and
schedules for addressing or rejecting the recommendations made by the
Senior Technical Advisory Panel during the past 3 years, and to
institutionalize the separation in time of the NESS and readiness
reviews.

Sincerely,

***John T. Conway***

***Chairman***

c: Mr. Mark B. Whitaker, Jr.
# 

NY K87593

July 16, 2004

CLA-2-57:RR:NC:TA:349 K87593

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 5703.30.0030

Ms. Terri Carman

Alexander Foster, CHB

19700 Magellan Drive

Torrance, California 90502

RE: The tariff classification of a car mat from China.

Dear Ms. Carman:

In your letter dated July 1, 2004 you requested a classification ruling
on behalf of Eurow & O'Reilly Corp.

You submitted a sample of a tufted car mat. The mat measures
approximately 12.5 x 16.5 inches. The mat is comprised of polypropylene
yarns tufted into a man-made fiber base fabric. A heavy rubber backing
with anti-slip nibs is glued to the back. The polypropylene yarns on the
face of the mat are sheared. All of the edges are bound.

In your letter you suggest that the car mat should be classified under
subheading 5703.30.0020, HTS, which covers hand tufted carpets. The
submitted sample appears to be machine tufted.

The applicable subheading for the car mat will be 5703.30.0030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted whether or not
made up: of other man-made textile materials... other: measuring not
more than 5.25 m^2^ in area. The duty rate will be 6 percent ad valorem.

The mat falls within textile category designation 665. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are not subject
to quota or visa requirements.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas]{.underline}, which is
available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated
textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa
and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist John Hansen at 646-733-3043.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet**

**Wet Season Survey**

Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site
visit.

This form is being submitted to serve as part of the 90-day report:
\_\_\_\_ no \_\_\_\_ yes

Required color slides and/or photographs for the project site are
included: \_\_\_\_ no \_\_\_\_ yes

Date: \_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_ Time: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ County:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Quad: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Collector(s):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Permit #: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Site/Project Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Pool #: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Township: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Range: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Section:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_lat.\_\_\_\_\_\_long.

Temperature: Water: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ^o^C Air: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ^o^C

Pool Depth: Surface Area:

at time of sampling: \_\_\_\_\_\_cm at time of sampling: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_m
x \_\_\_\_\_\_m

estimated maximum: \_\_\_\_\_\_cm estimated maximum: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_m x
\_\_\_\_\_\_m

Habitat Condition: (circle where appropriate)

\- undisturbed disturbed: tire tracks garbage discing/plowing

\- ungrazed grazed: cattle horses sheep other\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

light moderate heavy

\- land use of habitat:

(Optional) Water Chemistry Data

Alkalinity (total):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ppm or mg/l
Conductivity:\_\_\_\_\_\_uMHO

Dissolved NH~4~:\_\_\_\_\_ppt or ppm Dissolved Oxygen:\_\_\_\_\_\_ppm or
mg/l

pH:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Turbidity: (secchi disc depth)\_\_\_\_\_\_cm
[or]{.underline}: clear to bottom \_\_\_\_\_

Salinity :\_\_\_\_\_\_ppt or ppm Total Dissolved Solids
(TDS):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ppm

Notes:

**U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Vernal Pool Data Sheet**

**Wet Season Survey**

Note: Please fill out the required information completely for each site
visit.

Species Observations: state none or estimate \# of individuals present
in terms of an order of

magnitude (e.g., 10\'s, 100\'s, 1000\'s)

Anostracans:

(note reproductive status)

Notostracans:

(note reproductive status)

Species Observations (Optional) :

> Cladocerans: yes no Insects: (adult or larvae)
>
> Conchostracans: yes no Anisoptera: yes no
>
> Copepods: yes no Zygoptera: yes no
>
> Ostracods yes no Hydrophilidae: yes no
>
> Fish yes no Dytiscidae: yes no

Frogs yes no Corixidae: yes no

> Salamanders yes no Notonectidae: yes no
>
> Waterfowl yes no Belostomatidae: yes no

Other (specify) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Other (specify)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Voucher Specimens

Specimens shall be preserved according to the standards of the
institution in which they will be accessioned.

[Species]{.underline} [\# Individuals]{.underline} [Accession/Catalog
\#]{.underline} [Pool \#]{.underline}
# NY K81276

December 11, 2003

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K81276

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0078

Rico Law

Logistics Manager

BEPC Limited

15761 Tapia Street

Irwindale, CA 91706

RE: The tariff classification of women's woven garments from China

Dear Mr. Law:

In your letter dated November 18, 2003, you requested a classification
ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you
under separate cover.

Style 0019611701/100561 is a woman's duster-like garment constructed
from 65% rayon and 35% silk woven fabric. The garment is intended to be
worn over a dress or other outer wear garments and extends to below the
knees. The garment features long sleeves and an unsecured full front
opening. The sleeves and the front opening are embellished with fringe
and the entire garment features embroidery and beading.

The applicable subheading for style 0019611701/100561 will be
6211.43.0078, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for other garments, women's or girls': of man-made
fibers: jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202. The
rate of duty will be 16.2 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1, 2004,
the rate of duty will be 16 percent ad valorem.

Style 0019611701/100561 falls within textile category designation 635.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas]{.underline}, which is
available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated
textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa
and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**Enhanced order in thinfilms of Pluronic (A-B-A) and Brij (A-B)\
block copolymers blended with poly(acrylic acid) (C)**

*Vijay R. Tirumala*

Polymers Division, NIST

**Abstract**

Pluronic (PEO~m~-PPO~n~-PEO~m~) and Brij (PEO~m~-PE~n~) based block
copolymer films have recently been used as sacrificial templates for the
fabrication of mesoporous low-*k* thinfilms. We have found that the
addition of a low molecular weight third component homopolymer
exhibiting strong interactions with one of the blocks enhances the local
and long-range order of both Pluronic and Brij templates in the melt. In
this work, small-angle neutron scattering and x-ray reflectivity were
used to investigate the microstructure of block copolymer/poly(acrylic
acid) blend templates. In templates where PEO serves as a majority
phase, both scattering and reflectivity measurements show that addition
of PAA decreases the interfacial width and strengthens domain
segregation. In templates with PEO as the minority phase, addition of
PAA can induce an order-order transition. Tuning the microphase
morphology of block copolymer thinfilms using a low-molecular weight
homopolymer additive has many implications for methods that use block
copolymer melts as sacrificial templates.

Name: Vijay R. Tirumala

Mentor's name: Eric K. Lin

Division: Polymers (854)

Laboratory: Materials Science and Engineering

Room and Building: A323, Bldg. 224

Mail Stop: 8541

Telephone: (301) 975 6840

FAX: (301) 975 3928

E-mail: <vijay.tirumala@nist.gov>

Sigma Xi member: No

Category: Materials
**Charting Scavenger Hunt**

OCS Charting Kids' Kit

Revised October 16, 2006

**[Best for Ages]{.underline}** 7-12

**[Introduction]{.underline}**

Check out this activity to learn a little bit about some of the features
of a nautical chart. The section of chart used in this activity is from
a nautical chart made in 1983.

**[Directions]{.underline}**

Use the section of nautical chart below to answer the questions below.
Although there is lots of information on the chart, the questions will
point you in the right direction to find the answers.

**[Questions]{.underline}**

1.  What are the two depths listed for Shady Lake?

> Could a boat with a hull 10 feet deep travel on the lake?

2.  Find College Creek on the chart.

> The symbol for a mooring buoy is a dark symbol shaped like a
> trapezoid. How many of these buoys can you find in College Creek?

3.  Find Biemans Point on the chart.

> One symbol used to show a shipwreck looks like a half-sunken boat with
> a tall mast. Can you find any shipwrecks near Biemans Point?
>
> How many shipwrecks are there on the whole chart?
>
> What are some reasons ship(s) may have wrecked?

4.  What direction (N,S,E,W) is Shady Lake from College Creek?

5.  What direction is Bieman's Point from Ferry Point?

6.  Tree stumps are signified by very small circles drawn on the chart.
    Can you find any of these obstacles off the cost of Bieman's Pt? If
    so, how many can you count?

> Where else can you find stumps on the chart?

7.  If a boat were traveling off the coast of Ferry Point, what type of
    obstacle(s) might it run into?

> What other types of obstructions are written in other areas of the
> chart?

8.  An oyster bed is a "home" where oysters grow together in colonies.
    Can you find an oyster bed on the chart? In the space below, draw
    how the oyster bed looks on the chart.

> Why might an oyster bed be drawn on a chart?
>
> What could happen to a boat that does not use a nautical chart in the
> area of the oyster bed?

9.  Buildings are shown on a chart by solid black rectangle shaped
    symbols. What landmark is Southwest of the bridge?

> Why might this building be drawn on the chart?

**Sample Nautical Chart**

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**DA 05-3149**

**Released:** **December 8, 2005**

## BROADCAST STATION TOTALS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

The Commission has announced the following totals for broadcast stations
licensed as of

September 30, 2005:

AM STATIONS 4758

FM COMMERCIAL 6215

FM EDUCATIONAL 2626

**TOTAL 13,599**

UHF COMMERCIAL TV 781

VHF COMMERCIAL TV 589

UHF EDUCATIONAL TV 253

VHF EDUCATIONAL TV 126

**TOTAL 1,749**

CLASS A UHF STATIONS 485

CLASS A VHF STATIONS 108

**TOTAL 593**

FM TRANSLATORS & BOOSTERS 3920

UHF TRANSLATORS 2678

VHF TRANSLATORS 1825

**TOTAL 8,423**

UHF LOW POWER TV 1621

VHF LOW POWER TV 496

**TOTAL 2,117**

LOW POWER FM 598 **598**

**TOTAL BROADCAST STATIONS 27,079**

**- FCC -**
DA 05-1052

April 13, 2005

**WRC-07 ADVISORY COMMITTEE**

**MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS**

**IB Docket No. 04-286**

The Informal Working Groups (IWGs) of the Advisory Committee for the
2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07 Advisory Committee)
have scheduled meetings as set forth in the following table. All
meetings will be held in the Washington, D.C. area and are open to the
public.

The Commission's WRC-07 worldwide web site (http://www.fcc.gov/wrc-07)
contains the latest updated information on all scheduled meetings and
Advisory Committee matters. Documents of the WRC-07 Advisory Committee
and IWGs will also generally be available for public inspection and
photocopying at the FCC's Reference Information Center on the Court Yard
Level (Room CY-A257), 445 12^th^ Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
(telephone: 202-418-0270). In addition, copies of the documents can be
purchased through the FCC's duplication contractor, Best Copy and
Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402,
Washington, DC 20554; Telephone (202) 488-5300; Fax (202) 488-5563; TTY
(202) 488-5562. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by e-mail at
fcc@bcpiweb.com or via BCPI's web site at: **www.bcpiweb.com**

For further information on the attached meeting schedule, contact Donald
Weiland of the International Bureau's Strategic Analysis and
Negotiations Division (telephone: 202-418-2220).

**WRC-07 ADVISORY COMMITTEE**

**SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS**

**Informal Working Group 1: Terrestrial and Space Science Services**

Contacts: Chair -- Jennifer Warren, Telephone: 703-413-5970

Vice-chair -- Kathryn Martin, 202-772-4166

FCC Officials -- Dante Ibarra, Telephone: 202-418-0610

Allen Yang, Telephone: 202-418-0738

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2005

Time: 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm

Location: 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 300

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Arlington, VA

**Informal Working Group 3: IMT-2000 and 2.5 GHz Sharing Issues**

Contacts: Chair -- Cecily Cohen, Telephone: 202-887-5210

Vice-chair -- Mendel de la Torre, Telephone: 703-224-1501

FCC Officials -- Charles Breig, Telephone: 202-418-2156

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Time: 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm

Location: 445 12^th^ Street, S.W., 6^th^ Floor South Conference Room
(6-B516)

Federal Communications Commission

Washington, D.C.

**Informal Working Group 5: Regulatory Issues**

Contacts: Chair -- Audrey Allison, Telephone: 703-465-3215

Vice-chair -- Kimberly Baum, Telephone: 202-236-1542

FCC Officials -- Larry Reed, Telephone: 202-418-0731

Alexander Roytblat, Telephone: 202-418-7501

Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Time: 10:00 am -- 12:00 noon

Location: 1200 Wilson Boulevard (1/2 block from the Rosslyn Metro
Station)

The Boeing Company

Arlington, VA

(Non-U.S. citizens who wish to attend are asked to pre-clear at least 24
hours in advance of the meeting by e-mailing their name, affiliation,
and country of citizenship to: sharon.c.neuner@boeing.com)

**- FCC -**
> **QP/WP IN-BOND PROCESSING CHANGES**
>
> Beginning July 14, 2003, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will
> institute a change of policy allowing QP/WP participants (or other
> appropriate party) to present a Customs Form (CF) 7512 to the
> destination port to allow for arrival and exportation updates in ACS
> by CBP officers.
>
> Current policy requires QP/WP participants to perform arrival and/or
> exportation updates on merchandise moving in-bond. CBP officers will
> now perform these functions after the CF 7512 is presented.
>
> This change will include all QP/WP participants including Foreign
> Trade Zone (FTZ) participants and may be used for direct and indirect
> export shipments and zone to zone transfers.
>
> In addition to this change, CBP wishes to clarify that amendments to
> the quantity will be allowed for petroleum industry FTZ participants
> in QP/WP. QP/WP may also be used for shipments originating at a FTZ
> and exported via air.
>
> The bill of lading must be in the appropriate format (4 alpha SCAC
> code and unique number) and may not be an air waybill number.
AGENDA

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Pooled Fund Study

Quarterly Member Conference Call

**Date: January 30, 2008**

**Time: 1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST)**

**Tel.#: (877) 290-1337**

# Conf. Code: 3736335

**01:00 PM Introductions and Review of Agenda (Ugolik)**

**01:05 PM Financial Status and Project Progress (Yung/Lee) --
Attachment 1**

-   Financial status

-   Project Progress Report

**01:15 PM Discussion of Charter Revision (Ugolik) -- Attachments 2, 3 &
4**

-   Charter Revision Schedule

-   Study Name Change Ballot Result

-   TRB HOV Committee Discussion

-   Charter Discussion

**02:30 PM Member Updates -- Round Robin (Ugolik)**

**02:40 PM 13^th^ International HOV Systems Conference (Yung)**

**02:45 PM 2008 Annual Meeting Planning (Ugolik)**

-   Location: Boston

-   Date: June or July

-   Agenda Discussion

**02:55 PM Schedule of Next Conference Call (Ugolik)**

**02:57 PM Other Issues (Ugolik)**

**03:00 PM Adjourn (Ugolik)**
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY AT&T MIDWEST

**Report No. NCD-1619 October 9, 2008**

Re: NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

AT&T Midwest, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed
certification that public notice of network change has been provided
through its publicly accessible Internet site as required by section
51.329(a) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
*See* 47 C.F.R. § 51.329(a). Upon initial review the filing appears to
be complete. *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.325 through 51.335. Specific network
change information can be obtained on the Internet at:
[**http://www.att.com/gen/public-affairs?pid=3137**](http://www.att.com/gen/public-affairs?pid=3137%0D)

[The incumbent LEC\'s certification refers to the change(s) shown
below:](http://www.att.com/gen/public-affairs?pid=3137%0D)

  ------------------------ ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Number**               **Type of Change**      **Location of Change**

  ATT20080925L.1           AT&T is migrating its   Ohio
                           LNP databases for Ohio. 
                           Carriers who connect    
                           with AT&T Midwest       
                           Region using A and B    
                           Links will need to      
                           allow LNP query         
                           responses from the new  
                           LNP database.           
  ------------------------ ----------------------- -----------------------

The network change(s) identified herein shall not be implemented within
six months of the date it was filed with the Commission. *See* 47 C.F.R.
§ 51.331.

Incumbent LEC contact:

Linda S. Vandeloop

Director - Federal Regulatory

AT&T Services Inc.

1120 20th Street, N.W.

Suite 1000

Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: (202) 457-3033

The original filing is available for inspection and copying at the FCC
Public Reference Room, Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Suite CY‑A257,
Washington, D.C. 20554.

For further information, contact Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325
(voice), or
[**carmell.weathers@fcc.gov**](mailto:carmell.weathers@fcc.gov) (email),
of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. The TTY
number is (202) 418-0484.

**-FCC-**
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**NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE**

**PRACTICE DOCUMENTATION GUIDE**

**UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT**

**645**

**645 - STEP 1. INITIAL EVALUATIONS**

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this step is to determine the landowner's desire to
retain, create and manage habitat for upland wildlife.

The landowner will be interviewed to determine the purpose and need of
this action. The need for action should address a resource concern(s)
for which the NRCS has authority to act upon. The purpose can be defined
with the objectives of the landowner.

Determine if there is a target species to manage for or if the landowner
is interested in general wildlife habitat.

**645 -- STEP 2. INVESTIGATIONS, SURVEYS, AND INVENTORIES**

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this step is to determine the feasibility and need for
Upland Wildlife Habitat Management. This step includes identifying all
needed clearances including cultural resources, utilities, ESA
consultation, and water rights. Use wildlife habitat evaluation guides
for determining the limiting factors for specific species. Use
ecological site descriptions, woodland descriptions, etc. to evaluate
general habitat quality.

**645 -- STEP 3. PRACTICE DESIGN**

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this step is to develop the Upland Wildlife Habitat
Management Plan, incorporating the objectives of the NRCS and the
landowner. A record will be developed of the completed action taken. All
required deliverables for the design, installation, and compliance are
found on the New Mexico Statement of Work. This document will be
followed to successfully complete the project.

Upland Wildlife Habitat Management is more of a system than a practice.

Completion of 645 will often require the completion of other practices
such as, wildlife watering facility (648), prescribed grazing (528) and
brush management (314). Those practices required for 645 to be completed
should be listed in the practice narrative and documented on the
appropriate job sheets.

The landowner will provide the contractor the appropriate
specifications, job sheets, and statement of work. Excess materials will
not be provided to the landowner or the contractor. Standards are to
assist the planner with the design of the practice. Specifications are
to assist the landowner/contractor with the implementation of the
practice.

**645 -- STEP 4. INSTALLATION**

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this step is to document all variations from the
specifications. As built drawings, notations on job sheets, and
technical notes are used to document variances from the practice design.

**645 -- STEP 5. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE**

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this step is to assure the proper management and
maintenance is carried out for the life of the practice. (See operation
and maintenance in the practice standard 645 and any other practices
required to meet the habitat goals).

**645 -- STEP 6. COMPLIANCE OR SPOT CHECKING**

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this step is to determine that all work has been
completed to the standards required by the NRCS.

All specifications, drawings (including as built), job sheets should be
filed in the case file.
NEWS

**COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES**

**2521 S. Clark Street, Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22202 · (703) 699-2800
· fax (703) 699-2846 · www.cngr.gov**

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**For Immediate Release**

**January 11, 2007**

**\
ON TODAY'S DECISION BY DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES TO CHANGE RESERVE FORCE
MANAGEMENT POLICY**

**Statement by Arnold L. Punaro, Chairman,**

**Commission on the National Guard and Reserves**

Bob Gates took the helm of the Defense Department on December 18 and has
already demonstrated his willingness to listen to military commanders
and act quickly to eliminate damaging policies.

Secretary Gates has announced that future deployments of reservists to
Iraq, Afghanistan, or anywhere else on the globe will be handled on a
unit, not individual, basis. The significance of this change must not be
underestimated.

The policy implemented by the Defense Department after the September 11
attacks dictated that reservists returning from one involuntary
deployment overseas could be sent again only as volunteers. This
produced what the Pentagon calls "cross-leveling," a practice in which
shortages in units being deployed are made up by volunteers from other
units around the country.  According to testimony before the Commission,
cross-leveling destroys the unit cohesion that is at the heart of an
effective fighting force, and commanders know that any reduction in unit
cohesion can result in greater risk of casualties.  "Pickup" teams
belong on sandlots, not battlefields. 

Top military leaders testified strongly on the public record in
opposition to the policy that requires cross-leveling. It took Secretary
Gates little time to recognize that this policy had to end to ensure
that U.S. military units sent into battle continue to be the best
trained and best led. 

**Contact:**

Mike Brown, 703-699-2854, 703-901-7835 (cell), or
<Michael.Brown@wso.whs.mil>

Laura Waxman, 703-699-2875, 202-489-7534 (cell), or
<Laura.Waxman@wso.whs.mil>
SWSI Development Meeting Notes

Meeting Date: September 27, 2000

Time: 1:00 PM

Place: GSFC, Building 12, Rm. E229

[Attendees:]{.underline} Steve Blackwell, Cathy Chang, Jy-Tai Chang,
Gerry Klitsch, Jerry Rauser, Tom Sardella, and Joe Stevens

1.  Action Item #5 response -- Jerry Rauser reported that Danh Nguyen
    has incorporated comments to the draft SWSI Requirements Document
    and Danh is to send the document through Tech Pubs to put it in a
    pseudo TIP format. After the document goes through Tech Pubs, it
    will be delivered to Tom Sardella for review.

2.  Action Item #9 response -- nothing reported

3.  Action Item #11 response -- Tom Sardella reported that DSMC
    personnel will be coming to GSFC the second week of October to
    discuss security issues.

4.  Action Item #18 response -- nothing reported

5.  Action Item #32 response -- nothing reported

6.  Action Item #35 response -- Gerald Klitsch suggested that an
    automated Discrepancy Report (DR) mechanism be incorporated on the
    SWSI Web Site for DAS support. Tom Sardella stated that this may be
    a good idea, especially for the design phase. Tom was unsure whether
    we should use a formal DR system (which already exist) or set up our
    own on the Web site. Jerry Rauser is to look into different options
    for DR reporting.\
    \
    Joe Stevens also suggested that we incorporate meeting minutes and
    Action Items to the Web Site, Jerry noted that he has made plans to
    do so.

7.  Action Item #36 response -- The installation of JbuilderPro on
    developer's workstations is still pending. Jy-Tai Chang made note
    that his workstation has been upgraded with additional memory which
    will allow for the S/W installation. Both Jy-Tai and Steve Robinson
    are to have JbuilderPro installed in the very near future.

8.  Gerald Klitsch reported that he will be providing Tom Sardella with
    his portion of the Design Review package.

NOTE: Next weeks meeting (on 10/04) will be held at 1:00 PM in Building
12, Room, E229.
**PUBLIC NOTICE**

Federal Communications Commission News media Information 202/ 418-0500

445 12th St. S.W. Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830

Washington, D.C. 20554 Internet: [http://www.fcc.gov]{.underline}

> **[ftp.fcc.gov]{.underline}**

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**Released: September 25 , 2000**

**Prepared by the Office of the Secretary**

[Ex Parte]{.underline} Presentations and Post-Reply Comment Period
Filings

In Permit-But-Disclose Proceedings

The following is a list of ex parte presentations and Post-Reply Comment
Period Filings received by the

Commission's Secretary between [**September 13 and September 20,
2000.**]{.underline} For your reference[,]{.underline} a public notice
released March 24, 2000, briefly describes the most commonly listed
docket numbers; this notice can be found at the FCC's Internet website
as cited above. Copies of the following written presentations and
memoranda reporting oral presentations, if they relate to docket
proceedings, are available for inspection and copying in the appropriate
docket in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY-A257,445 12th Street, SW).
The FCC Reference Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30
PM. After a brief period, presentations concerning non-docketed
proceedings are available only in the appropriate bureau.

The duplicating contractor, ITS, Inc., will provide, for a fee, copies
of the material listed below. ITS, Inc. has offices at 445 12th St.,
S.W. in Room CY-B400 (202-314-3070), and at 1231 20th St., N.W. For
additional information, contact Barbara Lowe, Office of the Secretary,
at (202) 418-0310.

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**Date ReceivedPresentation by:Presentation to: OralWrittenDocket
No.**9/19PACE Coalition et al.Ofc. of Cmsr. TristaniXCC 96-989/19Ms.
Helena KrausmantChairman Kennard Cmsr. Ness Cmsr. Furchtgott-Roth Cmsr.
Powell Cmsr. TristaniX X X X XCC 96-2629/19DOJ/FBIOfc. of Engineering
and Technology Ofc. of General Counsel Common Carrier Bureau Wireless
Telecommunications BureauX X X XCC 97-2139/19 9/13Public Service
Commission of Wisconsin State of New Hampshire Public Utilities
Commission Secretary Ofc. of Chairman Kennard Common Carrier Bureau X
XXCC 98-137 CC 99-117 9/19Mountain Telecommunica-tions, Inc. et al.Ofc.
of Engineering TechnologyXET 98-2379/19National Public RadioOfc. of
Cmsr. NessXMM 99-259/19 9/20(2) Letters ReceivedCommon Carrier BureauXCC
99-2169/19iBiquity Digital CorporationMass Media BureauXMM 99-3259/19
9/19Everest Connections Corp. et al. America Online, Inc. et
al.Secretary Ofc. of General Counsel Cable Services Bureau X XX CS 00-30
Non - docketed Proceedings9/19 9/19 9/19Inmarsat Ventures LtdOfc. of
Cmsr. Ness Ofc. of Cmsr. Furcht-gott-Roth Ofc. of Cmsr. PowellX X XFile
No. SAT-MSC-20000808-001199/19 9/19 Public Service Commission of
Wisconsin State of New Hampshire Public Utilities CommissionSecretary
Ofc. of Chairman Kennard Common Carrier Bureau X XXAAD File No.
98-26-FCC-
**National Irrigation Water Quality Program**\
U.S. Department of the Interior

Hypothesis of Historical Effects From Selenium on Endangered Fish in the
Colorado River Basin

Hamilton, Steven J.

ABSTRACT

Anthropogenic selenium contamination of aquatic ecosystems was first
associated with cooling reservoirs of coal-fired power plants in the
late 1970s, and later with drainage water from agricultural irrigation
activities in the 1980s. In the 1990s, selenium contamination has been
raised as a concern in the recovery of currently endangered fish in the
Colorado River system. Widespread contamination from seleniferous drain
waters from agriculture has been documented in the upper and lower
Colorado River basins. Historically, irrigation started in the upper
Colorado River basin in the late 1880s. In the 1930s, selenium
concentrations in various drains, tributaries, and major rivers in the
upper and lower Colorado River basins were in the 100s and 1000s of
µg/L. Native fish inhabiting large rivers such as the Colorado
pikeminnow and razorback sucker were abundant before 1890, but became
rare after 1910 to 1920, before the influence of mainstream reservoirs
in the upper and lower Colorado River. A hypothesis is presented that
selenium contamination of the tributaries and major rivers of the
Colorado River basin in the 1890 to 1910 period caused the decline of
the endangered fish and continues to inhibit their recovery.
**Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Development**

**USAID Regional ICT Coordinators**

**As of 10/20/2003**

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|             | **AFR       | **ANE       | **E&E       | **LAC        |
|             | Bureau**    | Bureau**    | Bureau**    | Bureau**     |
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| **Regional  | Lane Smith  | Jonathan    | Don Niss    | N/A          |
| Bureau      |             | Metzger     |             |              |
| Rep**       | <lasmith    |             | <dniss      |              |
|             | @usaid.gov> | <           | @usaid.gov> |              |
|             |             | jmetzger@di |             |              |
|             | 2           | s.cdie.org> | 2           |              |
|             | 02-712-0826 |             | 02-712-5267 |              |
|             |             | 2           |             |              |
|             |             | 02-661-5856 |             |              |
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| **          | Laura       | Ed Malloy   | Jeff        | Jeff         |
| EGAT/EIT/IT | Samotshozo  |             | Cochrane    | Cochrane     |
| Rep**       |             | <emalloy    |             |              |
|             | <           | @usaid.gov> | <jcochrane  | <jcochran    |
|             | lsamotshozo |             | @usaid.gov> | e@usaid.gov> |
|             | @usaid.gov> | 2           |             |              |
|             |             | 02-712-1579 | 2           | 202-712-1956 |
|             | 2           |             | 02-712-1956 |              |
|             | 02-712-4562 |             |             |              |
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| **          | Stephen     | Stephen     | Ed Malloy   | Noreene      |
| EGAT/EIT/IT | Tournas     | Tournas     |             | Janus        |
| Alternate   |             |             | <emalloy    |              |
| Rep**       | <stournas   | <stournas   | @usaid.gov> | <njanu       |
|             | @usaid.gov> | @usaid.gov> |             | s@usaid.gov> |
|             |             |             | 2           |              |
|             | 2           | 2           | 02-712-1579 | 202-712-5394 |
|             | 02-712-0154 | 02-712-0154 |             |              |
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Patient Safety Resource Seminar

Currently the wmv has been embedded in the PowerPoint slides at the
beginning of the consumer section of the second set of slides.

However, whether or not it works will depend on the computer media
files. AHRQ has sent the following information to link the slide to a
file on your thumb drive. The slide currently numbered

**NOTE: DO NOT STOP playing the embedded video once it starts or you may
freeze the PowerPoint.**

In an effort to make sure we can all participate in this effort, the
video and a "Questions are the Answer" slide that can easily and quickly
be linked to the video are attached. Here are instructions for set up
and use:

![](media/image1.png){width="1.5in" height="1.125in"} or you may link
from the existing slide
![](media/image2.jpeg){width="1.5069444444444444in" height="1.125in"}

A USB thumb drive makes this process very easy.

 

Instructions to assure playability of the video content:

  

1)  When you are developing your presentation, insert the "Questions are
    the Answer" slide in the appropriate position.

2)  Download your presentation and the video into one folder and place
    it on a thumb drive

3)  Open the PowerPoint file and go to the slide titled "Questions are
    the Answer"

4)  While in slideshow view, click on the image on the slide to get the
    video to begin

5)  If the video does not start, you will to re-link the video to the
    slide

    a.  Go out of slide show view (click on view/normal)

    b.  Right click on the image and then click Action Settings

    c.  Select Hyperlink/other file and then browse to the folder with
        the video and presentation, and click on the video

    d.  Click OK

6)  Click on the image on the page...if the video plays and you hear
    sound, all is good.

7)  If there is a problem and you get an error message, please contact
    me, so I can easily walk you through the issue.

You can now run the presentation from the thumb drive. If you prefer to
download it onto the host computer, send the folder to the desktop and
conduct a test. If it does not work, follow instructions a) through d)
above.

If issues arise, contact Holly Burt, N/LM-GMR, 312-996-2464

NOTE: If the folder gets moved to another computer, the video won't work
unless you re-link it to the image on the slide.
Media Contact:

DEL TINSLEY, State Director (307) 233-6700

JAN HOSKINSON, Public Information Coordinator (307) 233-6705

Torrington, Wyoming -- July 18, 2006 -- USDA Rural Development announced
that Lorraine Werner, Rural Development Manager, has been selected to
serve in a leadership capacity for the National Association of Credit
Specialists (NACS). She was selected to serve as a Multi-Family
Housing(MFH)/Community Facilities (CF) Committee Member at the NACS
Annual Convention held in Arlington, TX.

As the MFH/CF Committee Member, Werner will serve as a representative
for over 1200 NACS members nationwide. She will be required to
participate in the Zone A meeting, to be held in San Francisco, CA in
March 2007 and the 2007 Annual Meeting to be held in Ohio.

Del Tinsley, State Director for Wyoming, commented, "We are pleased that
Lorraine has been selected to serve in this capacity. Her selection
demonstrates the level of confidence the NACS members and leaders have
in her abilities and knowledge of Rural Development's mission."

Individuals or businesses interested in further information regarding
the USDA Rural Development and our programs may call (307) 532-4880
(Torrington Local Office), (307) 233-6700 (Wyoming State Office) or
visit our web site at <http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/wy/>.
**DA 06-1372**

**Released: June 29, 2006**

**DTV Channel Election Issues --**

**Media Bureau Extends Filing Deadline for Compliance with the July 1,
2006 Replication/Maximization Interference Protection Deadline to July
7, 2006**

**MB Docket No. 03-15**

In paragraph 78 of the *Second DTV Periodic Review Report and Order*,
the Commission established deadlines for licensees to construct and
operate digital facilities in order to retain interference protection
within their certified service areas.[^1]

On June 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Public Notice regarding
compliance with the July 1, 2006 replication/maximization interference
protection deadline set forth in paragraph 78.[^2] Noting that July 1,
2006 is a Saturday, we extended the July 1, 2006 filing deadline to the
following Monday, July 3, 2006.[^3] A request has been made to further
extend that filing deadline until July 7, 2006. Due to the impact of
recent inclement weather in the Washington, D.C. area and the proximity
of the July 3, 2006 deadline to the July 4^th^ holiday, the Media Bureau
finds good cause to grant that request. Accordingly, pursuant to Section
1.3 of the Commission's rules,[^4] we extend the July 3, 2006 filing
deadline set forth in the *2006 Public Notice* to Friday, July 7, 2006.

For additional information, contact Nazifa Sawez, Video Division, Media
Bureau, at (202) 418-7059 or <nazifa.sawez@fcc.gov>, or Shaun Maher,
Video Division, Media Bureau, at (202) 418-2324 or
<shaun.maher@fcc.gov>. TTY: (202) 418-7172.

\--FCC\--

[^1]: *See Second Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies
    Affecting the Conversion To Digital Television*, 19 FCC Rcd 18279,
    18314-15, para. 78 (2004) (citations omitted) ("*Second DTV Periodic
    Review Report and Order*" or "*Order*").

[^2]: Public Notice, DTV Channel Election Issues -- Compliance with the
    July 1, 2006 Replication/Maximization Interference Protection
    Deadline; Stations Seeking Extension of the Deadline, DA 06-1255
    ("*2006 Public Notice*").

[^3]: *Id*. at n.7.

[^4]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.3.
**Subject: Embassy Registration**

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls is updating its records of the
freight forwarders authorized by Embassies to transfer defense articles
sold, leased or loaned by the Department of Defense under the Foreign
Military Sales (FMS) Program. Letters requesting this information have
been sent to those Embassies identified on recent DSP 94 forms provided
to the Directorate. This notice is being posted on our website to ensure
that all Embassies receive notification.

By regulation, all Embassies must identify freight forwarders authorized
to handle any FMS shipments pursuant to a signed and current Letter of
Offer and Acceptance (LOA). We request that you specify your authorized
freight forwarder(s) to include the company name, address, telephone and
fax number and a point of contact at the freight forwarder (who may also
serve as the empowered official). A sample authorization letter is
attached. In your authorization letter, please reference your
registration code.

Please provide this information, following the format provided in the
attached sample authorization letter, no later than January 31, 2009 to:

> U.S. Department of State
>
> PM/DDTC, Compliance and Registration Division
>
> 2401 E Street NW Room 1304, SA-1
>
> Washington, DC 20522-0112

Should you have any questions on the above, please contact Paula Harris
at (202) 663-2816 or Deborah Carroll at (202) 663-2809.

SAMPLE AUTHORIZATION LETTER

EMBASSY LETTERHEAD

Deborah Carroll

Chief

Compliance and Registration Division

2401 E Street NW Room 1304

Washington DC 20522-0112

Embassy Registration Code \[*Enter Number*\]

Reference: Letter dated \[*enter date of our letter*\]

Dear Ms. Carroll:

The Embassy of \[*enter country*\] officially designates \[*enter name
of freight forwarder, full address, phone and fax number*\] to support
the export of defense articles under signed and current Foreign Military
Sales cases. The freight forwarder has advised that the following U.S.
person, a full-time employee, is the point of contact \[*enter name,
title, phone and fax*\]. We will keep you informed of any changes in
their official designation. For further information, please contact
\[*enter name and phone number of POC at Embassy*\],

Sincerely,

Name

Official Title