BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
Load Lock Gun Meeting, September 12^th^

**1. PREP heater re-design & fabrication plan (Danny)**

**2. NEG coating R&D summary & results HV chamber (Phil)**

• Pump speed measurement via H2 bleed in for accuracy

• Rebuild the H.V. chamber with NEG array

• Bake at \~280C or as high as possible

[Do bake in several iterations:]{.underline}

1\. A standard 250C, 30 hr. bake for direct comparison

2\. Do higher temperature bake to look for improvement over previous
bake / lower Ar. (40) peak, higher Speed for coating, lower Ultimate
Pressure.

3\. Electrically activate NEG array to look for improvements.

• Do ROR for comparison

• Do Extractor Ultimate Pressure for comparison

• Move Extractor to 4.5" port to make readings parallel to RGA's

These tests can be done within \~1 month. At the least started working
up to the time BTLLPEG is ready for disassembly. The H.V. chamber will
be ready for Electrode support & Ceramic alignment since the NEG Array
will be in place. The 2nd. H.V. chamber can be coated for spare Load
Lock test Gun.

**3. Schedule (Joe)**

11 weeks until Christmas shutdown

TODAY OCT 17 NOV. 7 NOV. 21 DEC. 5 DEC. 19

5 weeks \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-- 3 weeks \-\-\-\-\-\-- 2
weeks \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-- 2 weeks
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-- 2 wk-

# PREP chamber

Heater test

Manipulator test

Final alignment w/mask

Leakcheck & Bake

Load NF3

Load photocathode

Activate photocathode

Gun assembly

# HV chamber

Pumpspeed

Add NEG's

Leakcheck & Bake

> Pumpspeed
>
> Add Ceramic
>
> Gun Assembly
>
> Survey ceramic/electrode

# LOAD chamber

Assembly

Load/Unload

Gun Assembly

# BP Gun

Spot size measurements

Ceramic from BP

Remove BP

LLG to ITS

Align

Leakcheck & Bake

Load pucks

Activate

Run beam

Install?
Number range CHAPTER40^th^ ARGOS O/C

Agenda Items: F-3-2

Prepared by: Chris O'Connors

June 21-23, 2006

HIPS Antenna Upgrade for Metop

**[EXECUTIVE SUMMARY]{.underline}**

In the 1990's NESDIS provided 12 HRPT Image Processing Systems (HIPS) to
National Ocean Service Coastwatch program. In addition to their
Coastwatch roles several of these sites provided near real time data to
the NESDIS processing system supporting many missions including the
Argos Data Collection and location System. With the launch of Metop-A in
July 2006 EUMETSAT's polar program will take over the morning mission in
the Initial Joint Polar System (IJPS). Part of the Metop Satellites is a
digital direct broadcast called AHRPT. The reception of AHRPT requires
current ground stations to upgrade their hardware, and software. In some
cases an upgrade of the antenna's as well. At O/C 39 discussions were
held on what NOAA's plans were for the upgrade of these stations.
Initial Money was available for the upgrade of all 12 stations if
Coastwatch was interested in continuing to maintain the sites, but over
time funds dwindled till only two sites could be upgraded. NOAA reported
at O/C 39 that Honolulu HI and Anchorage AK were proposed by the
National Weather Service to use the remaining funding.

For O/C 40 NOAA would like to update the OPSCOM on the progress of the
HIPS upgrades and actions taken on the programs behalf. NESDIS obligated
its remaining funds on the two NWS sites but left the possibility for
additional sites to be added with new funding for two years. In
coordination with CLS America Monterey California and Miami Florida HIPS
sites were recommended to be the most important of the HIPS location and
would limit the impact latency increase in the small AHRPT network of
bent pipe data.

During the intercessional period the U.S. Argos Program manager built a
coalition of Government users that would benefit from the upgrade of the
Monterey and Miami sites. Based on the requirements of this group we
justified the need for the upgrades. Next working with the NESDIS Office
of Satellite Data Processing and Distribution Money was transferred from
the Direct Readout Program and reprogrammed for the upgrade of the
Monterey California site. The cost for the Monterey site was quoted at
\$54K USD. The Miami site was built with different commercial software
then the other three sites and the upgrade was quoted at \$104K USD. No
funding is available in the Fiscal year (FY) 2006 budget for the Miami
site. The Argos Program Manager introduced new funding request into the
FY2007 budget for \$104K. After review by management in May Funding was
approved but only at the \$54K USD level. The Argos Program manager is
working with contractor and Office of Satellite Development to try and
accomplish the upgrade with the limit amount of money by using onsite
equipment.

Planned installation and test date for Anchorage, Honolulu, and
Monterey:

6/27-28 Installation and SAT at Anchorage

7/11-12 Installation and SAT at Honolulu

7/24-25 Installation and SAT at Monterey

**[ACTION REQUIRED]{.underline}**

No specific action is required.
# Offering Hope through Life-Giving Research 

## Column by U.S. Senator Tim Johnson

Monday, July 18, 2005

One of the most important and most urgent medical/ethical issues facing
America today is whether the discarded embryos left over after fertility
treatments should continue to be incinerated as medical waste, or
whether some of these cells should be used to advance the life-affirming
stem cell research that may well lead to cures for some of the world\'s
worst diseases and injuries. I agree with Nancy Reagan, that allowing
stem cell research to go forward could lead to cures for Alzheimer\'s,
diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, spinal cord injury, and
countless other horrific health problems so many South Dakotans face. I
also believe that choosing the potential for cure and prevention over
destruction is consistent with South Dakota priorities and South Dakota
values.

I recently had an opportunity to sit down with South Dakota families and
health leaders to talk about this issue. I heard from Terry and Laurie
Sohl whose 2 year old son, Alexander, has juvenile diabetes. His disease
threatens his future and requires daily blood testing and shots\-- among
Alexander\'s first words were, \"no shot.\" The anguish that other South
Dakotans shared with me about friends and loved ones whose minds and
bodies have been ravished by disease is almost impossible to convey in
words.

I talked to wheelchair bound South Dakota veterans who tell me they will
likely never recover the ability to walk or stand unless stem cell
research proceeds and the secrets of nerve regeneration are discovered.
Virtually every South Dakota family has a member or knows someone who
could profoundly benefit from this medical research. Embryonic stem
cells are taken from a blastocyst\-- a ball of cells about the size of a
pinpoint. A few of these cells are implanted in a woman in order for her
to become pregnant and give birth. The remainder of the fertilized cells
(there are hundreds of thousands of them nationwide) are then routinely
destroyed. These cells that are otherwise destroyed can be used to
provide the stem cells that have the capability of maturing into any
component of the body and thus hold great promise to replace sick or
injured cells.

Currently, President Bush is permitting federal research funding only on
a very limited number of cells that are too few to have the genetic
diversity needed, and which have been contaminated with mouse cells. The
private sector is permitted to proceed with stem cell research, but
their capabilities will never come close to the capacity of the National
Institutes of Health to find cures.

I believe this federally-funded research should go forward under closely
regulated medical and ethical requirements\-- only using cells which
would otherwise be destroyed, only with permission of the donors, and
only if no financial compensation is allowed. Legislation to allow this
research to go forward has already passed the House on a large
bipartisan vote, and I will cast my vote in the Senate to choose
life-giving research over incineration.
**STATEMENT OF**

**COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL**

Re: Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements (PS Docket No. 07-114);
In the Matter of Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure
Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems (CC Docket No.
94-102); Association of Public-Safety Communications
Officials-International, Inc. Request for Declaratory Ruling; 911
Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (WC Docket No. 05-196),
Report and Order

At the outset, I thank the Chairman and my colleagues for your efforts
to forge consensus on this important matter. I also thank all of the
participants for sharing your knowledge on the highly technical issues
discussed in this proceeding. It is especially poignant that we are
taking action to further improve Enhanced 911 on Patriot Day. I thank
our nation's bravest for their selfless service to all of us.

Passions are high. We all agree that wireless E911 service must satisfy
the needs of public safety personnel, as well as the expectations of
America's wireless consumers. This is especially important because the
percentage of Americans living in cellphone-only households recently
reached 14 percent, overtaking for the first time the percentage in
landline-only households, which stands at 12.3 percent. Given this
growth, I agree that an aggressive time table is in order.

On the other hand, as I stated in May, we must walk before we can run.
Since that time, a broad array of entities -- wireless service
providers, technology vendors and public safety -- have told us that we
are not yet in a position to devise a plan for rolling out a system of
improved wireless E911 location accuracy. I hope that these predictions
turn out to be incorrect. Ideally, I would have preferred that the
Commission complete its own in-house testing and verification prior to
our implementing benchmarks that may be unachievable at best, or,
inefficient.

At the same time, I am eager to ensure that consumers and first
responders alike will benefit from the latest location-capable wireless
technologies. I have every expectation that the Commission will be a
part of a meaningful partnership among the commercial wireless industry,
technology providers, and public safety entities that will ensure the
best possible access to E911 location information for the benefit of
wireless callers *and* emergency response providers in as expeditious a
time frame as possible. I continue to believe that harnessing the
expertise of all interested stakeholders in this manner will serve the
public interest and move all of us ahead to quickly solve these
technology challenges in a straightforward, comprehensive and
transparent manner.
March 6, 2007

**Help Expand Trade Opportunities**

Dear Colleague:

It is a fundamental freedom of the American people to purchase products
from other people of their choice.  More trade means more competition,
and competition means families can buy more using less of their
paychecks.  More trade also means more opportunities for American
exporters and job creation.   

As you know, the President's current Trade Promotion Authority (TPA),
and with it the ability to have trade agreements considered by Congress
under expedited procedures, will expire on June 30th.  Given the
complexity and length of time that trade negotiations take, U.S. trade
negotiators and potential trading partners need to know with certainty
that the U.S. is committed to free trade and can carry out the
agreements it negotiates.  This commitment appears less than certain
given that the Executive Branch must continually come before the
Congress for renewal of TPA. 

That is why I have introduced H.R. 1042, the Trade Promotion Authority
Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007, which would:

-   Extend the current TPA for 5 years -including the reporting
    requirements to Congress, and

-   Create a new process whereby this authority automatically renews
    itself every 5 years, unless Congress should pass a concurrent
    resolution disapproving of this renewal.  If so, then TPA would
    expire upon the completion of that 5 year renewal.

The Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 will
signal to potential trading partners that Congress supports expanding
trade opportunities and with it freedom of choice for consumers and
market access for U.S. exporters, while preserving the
Constitutionally-granted powers of the Congress by not permanently
ceding this authority to the President. 

Should you have any questions, or wish to cosponsor this legislation,
please contact Kyle Jackson in my office at 5-3484, or via email at
<kyle.jackson@mail.house.gov>.

> Sincerely,

                                                            /s

> JEB HENSARLING
>
> Member of Congress
**Iron world**

R. Amils

*Centro de Astrobiología*

*INTA-CSIC*

*Torrejón de Ardoz, 28850, Madrid*

*Spain*

ramils@cbm.uam.es

Iron is one of the most abundant elements in the universe and on our
planet. This is probably the reason why it is so important to life. Cell
systems use iron catalytically in diverse critical reactions:
respiration, photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, detoxification, etc. The
bioavailability of iron depends on its degree of oxidization and pH.
Some microorganisms use ferrous iron as a source of energy, others use
ferric iron as an electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration. Both
oxidative and reducing reactions are important parts of the biosphere's
iron cycle. Despite its importance very little is known about iron's
role in microbial ecology.

Río Tinto is an extreme acidic river that is the result of the action of
subsurface geomicrobiology on the complex sulfides of the Iberian
Pyritic Belt (MARTE project). The Tinto ecosystem is controlled by iron.
Different iron minerals can be found in the Tinto basin as products of
this geomicrobiological activity. The higher solubility of sulfates over
iron hydroxides and the acidic nature of ferric iron promotes a gradual
enrichment in sulfates along the river. The geobiological properties of
this extant iron world raises the question of its feasibility both
during our Archaean when ocean iron concentration several orders of
magnitude higher than nowadays, or on Mars, in light of the latest
reports from the ongoing missions.
**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES** default Public Health Service

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Food and Drug Administration

Rockville, MD 20857

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| Alan G. Minsk                                                         |
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| David Hoffman                                                         |
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| Arnall Golden Gregory LLP                                             |
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| Dear Messrs. Minsk and Hoffman:                                       |
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| Your petition requesting the Food and Drug Administration to permit   |
| the submission of an Abbreviated New Drug Application for an          |
| Oxycodone and Acetaminophen drug product in an orally disintegrating  |
| tablet form, in strengths of 7.5 mg/325 mg and 10 mg/325 mg was       |
| received by this office on 04/20/2006. It was assigned docket number  |
| 2006P-0167/CP 2 and it was filed on 04/20/2006. Please refer to this  |
| docket number in future correspondence on this subject with the       |
| Agency.                                                               |
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| Please note that the acceptance of the petition for filing is a       |
| procedural matter in that it in no way reflects an agency decision on |
| the substantive merits of the petition.                               |
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| Sincerely,                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Lyle D. Jaffe                                                         |
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# School District of Philadelphia Receives Joint Recognition---Healthy Indoor Air and [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} Labeled Buildings

The School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received
well-deserved recognition at the *Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools*
(*IAQ TfS*) 3^rd^ Annual National Symposium on August 9 in Washington,
DC. The district was commended for years of work in creating
energy-efficient schools with healthy indoor air quality. It now holds
the honor of being the first school district in Pennsylvania to receive
both an *IAQ TfS* Great Start award and an [Energy Star]{.smallcaps}
label for 11 schools.

The fifth largest school district in the county, with 262 schools
serving over 200,000 students, Philadelphia has enormous energy bills.
In the 1980s, district administrators recognized the potential to save
money on utility bills and to redirect the savings toward students. In
1982, the district launched The Save Energy Campaign, which to date has
saved more than \$150 million on utility bills. To show its commitment
to improving energy performance, the School District of Philadelphia
joined [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} in 1999. By 2001, the district had
benchmarked all of its schools using [Energy Star]{.smallcaps}'s on-line
building energy performance rating system---becoming the largest school
district to date to undertake such a project. As a result of
benchmarking, the [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} label---the symbol of energy
efficiency---was awarded to 11 of the district's schools, indicating
that they are among the top-performing schools nationwide. To be a top
performer, the school district must maintain IAQ that meets or exceeds
industry standards. EPA recognized the Philadelphia schools with the
Great Start award because they have committed to adopting the
recommended approach of the *IAQ TfS* Program and working toward
alleviating poor indoor air in all schools. The Philadelphia school
system has since launched its official IAQ management program
district-wide.

The School District of Philadelphia is truly an environmental champion,
working to make its schools healthy and cost effective. The district
recognizes that ensuring a healthy school is a truly worthwhile
investment in its students and staff.
**00-PRA-010**

**Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) Life
Cycle Capital Planning**

**Department of Energy**

**INEEL**

Diverse programs, the number of very old buildings, extreme distances
between facilities, and special features needed presented challenges for
capital planning at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental
Laboratory (INEEL). INEEL is comprised of over 500 buildings contained
within 890 square miles. The Life Cycle Asset Management Process that
was developed emphasizes customer input within eight regional areas of
INEEL. The final product, INEEL Infrastructure: Life Cycle Capital Plan,
forecasts all infrastructure capital needs for program life cycles. All
major upgrades and replacements were cost-estimated and planned through
the year 2070.

The most significant result is that facility and maintenance managers
focus on their future needs. Issues surface earlier, providing time to
better set priorities, solve problems, and optimize capital dollar
allocations.

For more information, contact Mr. Daniel B. Shirley at (208) 526-9905 or
via e-mail at shiredb@id.doe.gov.
\$\$554.00A

######### Section 554.---REINFORCING STEEL

Revised 8 May 2005

*[INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR REINFORCING STEEL]{.mark}*

\$\$554.08A

554.08. Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and substitute
the following:

Place, fasten, and support the bars according to the CRSI *Manual of
Standard Practice*. Use precast concrete blocks or metal supports.

######## [INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR MECHANICAL REBAR SPLICES]{.mark}

\$\$554.09A

554.09. Add the following:

Mechanical splices, where allowed, may be made using the following
coupler devices: "**Bar-Lock MBT**" coupler, the "**OS Splice Clip**" as
produced by Splice Sleeve North America, the "**Bar-Grip System**" by
AFC Dayton Barsplice, or the "**Quick-Wedge**" as produced by Erico
Concrete Construction Products, or an approved alternative. Approval by
the CO of an alternate coupler design will be based upon technical data,
including test results, and other necessary proof of satisfactory
performance submitted by the manufacturer.

The criteria for acceptance of alternate coupler design is as follows:
the total slip of the reinforcing bars within the splice sleeve after
loading in tension to 30 pounds per square inch [(MegaPascals)]{.mark}
and relaxing to 3 pounds per square inch [(MegaPascals)]{.mark} shall
not exceed 0.01 inches [(millimeters)]{.mark} for reinforcing bars
No. 14 [(43)]{.mark} or smaller as measured between gage points clear of
the splice sleeve. Mechanical couplers used in the superstructure slab
must be butt type splices only.

Use only epoxy coated mechanical couplers for joining epoxy coated
reinforcing. Splice sleeves shall have a clear coverage of not less than
1.75 inches [(centimeters)]{.mark} measured from the surface of the
concrete to the outside face of the sleeve. Do not place slab bar
mechanical splices adjacent to each other.

All splicing procedures shall be in accordance with the manufacturer=s
standard equipment, jigs, clamps, and other required accessories. Use
procedures in making mechanical butt splices as recommended by the
manufacturer and approved by the CO.
# MULCHING (with Organic Materials)

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION 

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code
484**![](media/image1.wmf){width="5.9375in" height="3.64375in"}

### MULCHING 

Mulching is applying a protective cover of plant residues or other
suitable material not produced on the site to the soil surface.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION 

Mulching is used to help control soil erosion, protect crops, conserve
moisture, moderate soil temperature, prevent soil compaction and
crusting, reduce runoff, and suppress growth of weeds. The practice is
used on sites subject to erosion and high runoff rates that need the
additional protection from material brought in from off the site. The
material may be manufactured and commercially available or it may be hay
or crop residues hauled to the site and applied. Selection of materials
is dependent upon site condition and the availability of materials.

This is a high input practice used primarily on construction sites.
However, the practice is often used in production of specialty crops
including grapes, other fruits, and vegetables.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Mulching is often used in conjunction with other practices. It is
commonly used in Conservation Management Systems with a new vegetative
seeding, Critical Area Planting (342), Nutrient Management (590), Pest
Management (595), Irrigation Water Management (449), and Contour Farming
(330).

For further information, refer to the practice standard in the local
Field Office Technical Guide and associated specifications and job
sheets.
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

NE-81. METAL FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

1\. SCOPE

The work shall consist of furnishing, fabricating, and installing
metalwork including metal parts of composite structures.

2\. MATERIALS

Steel shall be of structural quality. Finished surfaces shall be smooth
and true to assure proper fit.

Bolts, nuts, washers, rods, rivets, etc., shall be of a material equal
to the steel being fastened.

3\. PROTECTIVE COATINGS

Protective coatings will consist of either galvanizing or painting and
shall be applied by the fabricator.

> Galvanizing shall consist of a zinc coating by the hot dip process,
> except that bolts, nuts, and washers may have an electrodeposited zinc
> coating.
>
> Painting shall be applied by System C. Paint System C for this
> specification shall consist of the application of one coat of Epoxy
> Polyamide Primer (lead and chromate free) and one or more coats of
> Epoxy Polyamide (intermediate or finish), lead free. When finished, it
> will have a minimum dry film thickness of 8.0 mils.

4\. FABRICATION

Materials shall be carefully fabricated as shown on the drawings. The
fabrication shall be smooth and true to assure proper fit. Galvanized
items shall not be cut, welded, or drilled after the zinc coating is
applied.

5\. ERECTION

The metal shall be erected true and plumb, closely conforming to the
drawings.
**DENYSE J. EDDY**

**1620 Mayflower Court B-122**

**Winter Park, Florida 32792-2567**

November 7, 2000

M. Magalie Salas, Secretary

The Federal Communications Commission

445 12^th^ Street, SW

Washington DC 20554

Re: Docket No. 99-339

Dear Magalie Salas:

I want to express my appreciation to the Commissioners of the Federal
Communications Commission for their courageous vote requiring the
networks to begin providing this essential information service to people
who are blind or visually impaired.

It is so important for anyone who cannot see the television screen to
have an alternate means like the video description to know what is
happening on the television. In fact, there are too many stations that
give stock market reports, sport reports and lottery reports only
visually which is most frustrating. I have been so looking forward to
turning on my television in April, 2002 to be able to enjoy the
television shows utilizing the video description to help me understand
the visual aspects of the programming.

We have **[heard]{.underline}** there is a Petition for Reconsideration
and do not understand why. There is nothing to indicate a new factor to
reconsider the decision so why retract it!

Please consider this letter as comments **IN OPPOSITION TO PETITIONERS
FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTED ORDER ON VIDEO DESCRIPTION**.

Very truly yours,

Denyse J. Eddy
**Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Grants Program**

**State Agency:** West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

**Project Title:** FAIR Plus Nursing Home Diversion Project

**Project Period:** September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2009

**State Agency Contact:**

Barbara Reynolds

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Charleston, WV 25305

Phone: 304-558-3317

<breynolds@boss.state.wv.us>

**Project Abstract:**

Building upon strong support from West Virginia's Governor and
Legislature to expand existing and create new senior programs, the
Bureau of Senior Services (BoSS) proposes to partner with the Upper
Potomac Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and its new, state-funded Aging &
Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to provide self-directed funds in the
Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite (FAIR) Program. BoSS will also
collaborate with 15 predominantly rural county aging providers, the
Alzheimer's Association, the state's Medicaid agency, and a fiscal
intermediary to meet the program's goal of providing self-directed funds
to 50 caregivers and to divert 50 care receivers from nursing home
placement and Medicaid spend-down.

Objectives of this pilot are fourfold: to design, implement, and
evaluate *FAIR Plus*, and to strengthen current state long-term care
rebalancing efforts, by introducing a new diversion program,
recommending systems change, educating policymakers, and empowering the
ADRC to become fully functional. Outcomes of the program are the
improvement of the quality of life for the client (caregiver) through
supports, services, and goods; lengthening the time in the home and
community for the care receiver; and recognizing the single point of
entry role of the ADRC in the state's long-term care system. Products
from *FAIR Plus* will include targeting, assessment, and quality tools;
policies and procedures manual; articles for publication; required
reports; and marketing materials, including a brochure. West Virginians
are historically self-reliant. *FAIR Plus* is an innovative, easily
replicable, client-centered program that allows caregivers to retain
that self-reliance by giving them the knowledge and flexibility to make
responsible informed choices for themselves and their loved ones.
**[California]{.underline}**

California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc -- Tribal

4400 Auburn Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95841

Phone: 916-929-9761

Central Valley Indian Health, Inc -- Tribal

20 North Dewitt Ave.

Clovis, CA 93612

Phone: 559-229-2578

Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc -- Tribal

11670 Atwood Rd

Auburn, CA 95603

Phone: 530-887-2800

Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc. - Tribal

P.O. Box 387

Calpella, CA 95418

Phone: 707-485-5115

Feather River Tribal Health Inc. -- Tribal

2145 5^th^ Ave.

Oroville, CA 95965

Phone: 530-534-5394

Greenville Rancheria -- Tribal

410 Main Street, P.O. Box 279

Greenville, CA 95947

Phone: 530-284-7990

Hoopa Valley Tribe (Kimaw)

1200 Airport Road, P.O.Box 1288

Hoopa, CA 95546

Phone: 530-625-4261

Indian Health Council, Inc.

P.O. Box 406

Pauma Valley, CA 92061

Phone: 760-749-1410

Karuk Tribe of California

64236 2nd Avenue, P.O.Box 1016

Happy Camp, CA 96039

Phone: 530-493-1600

Lake County Tribal Hlth Consortium -- Tribal

925 Bevins Court, P.O.Box 1950

Lakeport, CA 95453

Phone: 707-263-8382

Lassen Indian Health Center - Tribal

795 Joaquin Street

Susanville, CA 96130

Phone: 530-257-2542

M.A.C.T. Health Board Inc - Tribal

18382 Tuolumne Rd, Ste.4/P.O.Box 2080

Tuolumne, CA 95379

Phone: 209-928-4277

Modoc Indian Health Project Inc. -- Tribal

1203 Oak Street

Alturas, CA 96101

Phone: 530-233-4591

Northern Valley Indian Health - Tribal

207 N. Butte Street

Willows, CA 95988

Phone: 530-934-9293

Pit River Health Services, Inc -- Tribal

36977 Park Ave.

Burney, CA 96013

Phone: 530-335-5090

Redding Rancheria - Tribal

3184 Churn Creek Rd.

Redding, CA 96002

Phone: 530-224-2700

Riverside/San Bernardino County IHC -- Tribal

11555 ½ Potrero Rd

Banning, CA 92220

Phone: 951-849-4761

Round Valley Indian Health Ctr Inc. -- Tribal

P.O. Box 247

Covelo, CA 95428

Phone: 707-983-6404

Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians -- Tribal

P.O. Box 539

Santa Ynez, CA 93460-0539

Phone: 805-688-7070

Shingle Springs Tribal Hlth Program - Tribal

4140 Mother Lode Dr., Suite 112

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

Phone: 530-672-8059

Sonoma County Indian Health Project -- Tribal

4058 Willows Road

Alpine, CA 91901

Phone: 619-445-1188

Toiyabe Indian Health Project -- Tribal

52 Tu Su Lane

Bishop, CA 93514

Phone: 760-873-8464

Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc. -- Tribal

P.O. Box 768

Porterville, CA 93258

Phone: 559-784-2316

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Ctr. -- Tribal

18880 Cherry Valley Blvd.,

Tuolumne, CA 95379

Phone: 209-928-5400

United Indian Health Services, Inc.

1600 Weeot Way

Arcata, CA 95521

Phone: 707-825-5000

Warner Mountain Indian Health Project

132 Mee Thee-Uh Road

Fort Bidwell, CA 96112

Phone: 530-279-6194
**[Allowable/Reimbursable Expenses:]{.underline}**

-   Hotel room and tax (at Federal lodging rate)

-   Business phone calls

-   Personal phone calls (up to \$5/day)

-   ATM **fees** for cash withdrawals

-   Meals and incidentals (M&IE)

> Amount is based on GSA's rates
>
> \*If your meals were provided, you can only claim the meals that were
> not provided by the government. Please list on the Travel Expense
> Report those meals each day. If you did not receive any meals please
> put the statement on your Travel Expense Report "No Meals Provided".

-   Ground transportation (local and rental car)

-   POV mileage

    -   40.5 cents per mile ending 8/30/05

    -   48.5 cents per mile beginning 9/1/05

-   Laundry/Dry Cleaning

    -   Commission Officers - stays greater than 7 days \$2.00 per day.

    -   Civilian -- stays greater than 4 days \$5.00 per day. After 30
        days rate is reduced according to the HHS Travel Manual.

\*Laundry detergent falls under this reimbursement.

> **[Unallowable/Non-Reimbursable Expenses]{.underline}**

-   Actual expenses for M&IE exceeding the amount stated on the Travel
    Order

-   Fees and additional charges

> Changes in unapproved or personal lodging Changes in unapproved or
> personal travel
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Karen Eggert (301) 734-7280

Jerry Redding (202) 720-4623

**USDA ISSUES CONDITIONAL LICENSE FOR CANINE MELANOMA VACCINE**

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2007\--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service today announced that it has issued a
conditional license to Merial, Inc., of Athens, Ga., for a melanoma
vaccine to aid in the treatment of oral cancer in dogs.

APHIS issues conditional licenses for veterinary biologics to respond to
emergency situations, limited markets, local situations or special
circumstances. In this case, the vaccine has been shown to aid in cancer
treatment for dogs and has demonstrated a reasonable expectation of
efficacy to increase the survival time of dogs with oral melanoma.

Canine malignant melanoma is a spontaneous, aggressive, and metastatic
eoplasm. The diagnosis of canine malignant melanoma represents
approximately 4 percent of all canine tumors, and is the most common
oral tumor in dogs. This vaccine is approved for treatment of dogs with
stage II or stage III oral melanoma in cases in which the disease has
been contained.

Conditional licenses are generally issued with restrictions and for a
limited period of time. This product has been issued a conditional
license for one year. At the end of the conditional license period, data
obtained in support of the product's performance will be evaluated to
determine if the conditional license should be renewed or if a regular
product license may be issued. Only veterinarians in those states where
use of the product has been approved by the appropriate state regulatory
authorities can use this product.

\#

Note to Reporters:  USDA news releases, program announcements and media
advisories are available on the Internet.  Go to the APHIS news release
page at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom.  Also, anyone with an e-mail
address can sign up to receive APHIS press releases automatically.  Send
an e-mail message to <lyris@mdrdlyriss10.aphis.usda.gov> and leave the
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HATS flask site locations

+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| **I | **Station Name**                | **Lat   | **Long   | **Elev |
| D** |                                 | (deg)** | (deg)**  | (m)**  |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| ALT | Alert, Nunavut, Canada          | 82.45   | -62.52   | 210    |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| BRW | Barrow, Alaska, USA             | 71.32   | -156.60  | 11     |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| MHD | Mace Head, County Galway,       | 53.33   | -9.90    | 42     |
|     | Ireland                         |         |          |        |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| #   | Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA      | 45.95   | -90.28   | 470    |
| LEF |                                 |         |          |        |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| HFM | Harvard Forest, Massachusetts,  | 42.54   | -72.18   | 340    |
|     | USA                             |         |          |        |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| THD | Trinidad Head, California, USA  | 41.05   | 124.15   | 109    |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| NWR | Niwot Ridge, Colorado, USA      | 40.05   | -105.58  | 3472   |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| MLO | Mauna Loa, Hawaii, USA          | 19.54   | -155.58  | 3397   |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| KUM | Cape Kumukahi, Hawaii, USA      | 19.52   | -154.82  | 3      |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| SMO | Tutuila, American Samoa         | -14.23  | -170.56  | 77     |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| CGO | Cape Grim, Tasmania, Australia  | -40.68  | 144.69   | 94     |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| TDF | Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego,      | -54.85  | -68.31   | 10     |
|     | Argentina                       |         |          |        |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| PSA | Palmer Station, Antarctica      | -64.92  | -64.00   | 10     |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
| SPO | South Pole, Antarctica          | -89.98  | 102.00   | 2841   |
+-----+---------------------------------+---------+----------+--------+
**[Harford Community College - Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Certificate]{.underline}**

Harford Community College is proposing an Emergency Management/Homeland
Security Certificate. The target population most likely is individuals
with college degrees, but desiring coursework in the field of emergency
management for career advancement and/or career change. The certificate
will provide courses incorporating major competencies, skills and
knowledge addressed by the FEMA Training Institute.

The proposed Emergency Management certificate will consist of 18 credit
hours. Courses in the proposed certificate will include the following:

-   Managing Volunteer Resources and Community Preparedness

-   Principles of Management

-   Project Management

-   Introduction to Information Sciences

-   Principles of Emergency Management Technology and Communications

-   Principles of Emergency and Risk Management

Harford Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association
Commission on Higher Education.

For more information:

> Contact: Mr. John F. Mayhorne
>
> Dean for Business, Computing and Applied Technology
>
> Harford Community College
>
> 401 Thomas Run Road
>
> Bel Air, MD 21015
>
> Ph: (410) 836-4382
>
> Email: <JMayhorn@Harford.edu>
>
> Additional Information:
>
> Additional Phone:
>
> Update: 7/11/07

**"Please note: Some of the Web sites linked to in this document are not
federal government Web sites, and may not necessarily operate under the
same laws, regulations, and policies as federal Web sites."**
# Introducing Health Professionals to NLM's Online Systems

# Statement of Educational Objectives 

Primary Objectives: Increase the physician's awareness of MedlinePlus™,
*ClinicalTrials.gov*, NLM Gateway, PHpartners.org and PubMed resources;
increase the physician's ability to use these resources with patients.

By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to:

MedlinePlus

-   Identify five kinds of resources that are on the site

-   Explain the difference between MedlinePlus, MEDLINE, and PubMed

-   List at least three guidelines used to select links for MedlinePlus
    to Web resources with health information

-   Find information about a disease or condition

-   Find drug and encyclopedia information on the site

-   Link to pre-formulated searches of the MEDLINE database

-   Find the link to a clinical trial for a disease or condition

## ClinicalTrials.gov

-   State the purpose of ClinicalTrials.gov

-   Tell a patient how to find the contact person listed for a study

-   State who is responsible for content on ClinicalTrials.gov

-   Find resources that will help patients understand clinical trials

-   Find studies being conducted for a particular disease or condition;
    using specific treatments; or in a particular geographic area

-   Find trials by searching or browsing

-   State the difference between a basic and focused search

PHpartners.org

-   State the purpose of PHpartners.org

-   Identify at least three federal agencies and other organizations
    participating in the Partners project

-   Link to pre-formulated MEDLINE searches related to Healthy People
    2010 focus areas

-   Find links to statistical information sources and data sets on the
    site

-   Find links to health promotion and health education resources on the
    site

-   Find links to sources of information about grants and other funding
    opportunities for projects related to public health

-   Find links to education and training opportunities targeting the
    public health workforce

The NLM Gateway

-   State the purpose of the NLM Gateway

-   List at least three categories of resources found in the Gateway

-   Perform a basic search

-   Download or display results

-   Link to or order full-text documents

-   Use multi-term words in a search

-   Examine details of a search

PubMed

-   State the purpose of PubMed

-   Understand the Data content of MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and
    publisher-supplied records

-   Be familiar with PubMed's special features: "Related Articles,"
    "Journal Links to Full Text"
Minutes of the Physics Division ES&H Committee\
June 19, 2006

Attendees:

John Emes

Ron Madaras

Frank Rosado

Tony Spadafora

Helmuth Spieler

Cathy Thompson

Marty White

Absent (Excused):

Richard Kadel

John Kadyk

Nick Palaio

Phyllis Pei

Welcome Helmuth Spieler to Committee

Review of our function: To review/approve new projects and advise
Division Director on Safety issues.

1\) SRC Report (Ron)

-   No current SRC Report; R. Kadel absent

-   Does the SRC post minutes of their meetings on website? Inquiry
    shows most recent minutes are February 2006

2\) Off-Site Safety Persons (Ron)

-   Policy has been discussed at previous meetings

-   Handout showing groups, number of employees working off-site in each
    group, and designated off-site safety person for each group

-   Physics has only two groups with employees stationed off-site
    (ATLAS, CDF)

-   Working off-site for a week or so is different than being STATIONED
    off-site

3\) Keck Remote Observers Facility (Tony)

-   Handout (four slides)

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-   W.M. Keck Observatory is home to the twin Keck Telescopes, the
    world's largest optical and infrared telescopes, located in Hawaii

-   Operated by University of California and Cal Tech

-   LBNL has created a remote observers' facility using CRD space and
    equipment in 50B-1217

-   Keck Observatory requires this room to be strictly dedicated to Keck
    remote use, and remain locked at all times (card key access)

-   This facility is used by the Supernova group and is shared with UC
    faculty and students

-   Facility saves money by reducing the need to travel to Hawaii for
    observatory use

-   Will infrequent use cause pressure due to space issues? An increase
    in use is possible in the future

-   Non-LBNL personnel (participating guests) must request use of
    facility two weeks in advance and will need after hours access

-   Training: GERT, JHQ, Safety Orientation

-   Tony Spadafora gives users a safety orientation: "Do not rush",
    "Report all injuries", Emergency Preparedness Handbook, Contact
    numbers, nearest exits, fire alarms, etc. (Signature required)

-   Red emergency guide should be posted in the room

-   How do we communicate to rescue personnel whether room is occupied
    or not? Cathy Thompson to check with Emergency Preparedness Group

4\) Chemical Clean-Up (Marty)

-   Bldg 60

    -   Cleanout of abandoned chemicals

    -   Scheduled for pick-up this week

-   ATLAS

    -   Reminder to group to enter chemicals into database

    -   Encourage users to dispose of old or unused chemicals

5\) IFA Inspection (Marty)

-   Physics Division is up for inspection

-   Team has been assembled and will begin work next week

-   Inspection team will be looking at AHDs and RWAs

6\) Misc. Safety Issues

-   CATS Inquiry (Tony)

    -   Findings must be approved by the designated Approver before
        email goes to responsible person

    -   Request was sent to WRC BEFORE finding was approved

Next Meeting: Monday, July 17
**Session VI -- Plant Breeding, Germplasm Utilization and Cereal
Genomics -- Poster VI-14**

**Molecular Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships in the Genus
*Avena***

A. Katsiotis, N. Nikoloudakis and A. Drossou

Agricultural University of Athens, Plant Breeding & Biometry lab., Iera
Odos 75, Athens, GREECE, katsioti@aua.gr

The genus *Avena* L. is one of the most ancient cereal genera of the
Aveneae tribe, consisting of diploid (2n= 2x = 14), tetraploid (2n = 4x=
28) and hexaploid (2n= 6x= 42) species. Early studies for the origin and
genome composition of polyploid oats employed karyotype comparison,
chromosome banding patterns and meiotic chromosome pairing in
interspecific hybrids. According to these results four genomes have been
identified A, B, C and D, with A and C genomes present in diploids, AB
and AC in tetraploids and ACD in hexaploid species. Crossing
incompatibilities among the A and C genome species indicate major genic
divergence. Chromosomal rearrangements further subdivide the diploid
species with the A and the C genomes into five (A~l~, A~s~, A~d~, A~c~
and A~p~) and two (C~v~ and C~p~) karyotypes, respectively. No diploid
species containing the B or D genomes have been identified. With the
development of molecular techniques genomic relationships were evaluated
by using GISH, repetitive sequences and rRNA localization. No major
differentiation was possible among A, B and D genomes, indicating
possible derivation of B and D genomes from the A genome. Localization
of rRNA in *A. strigosa* and *A. vaviloviana* revealed doubling of sites
in the tetraploid compared to the diploid. Furthermore, AFLP and RAPD
data clustered A~s~ genome diploid species with the barbata group of
tetraploids (AABB genome), indicating an autopolyploid origin and
justifying the genomic designation of the tetraploids as AAA'A'.
Finally, nucleotide information from ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 and IGS inferred
evolutionary insights for *Avena* species. Diploids *A. longiglumis, A.
strigosa* and *A. canariensis* were identified as contributors in the
hexaploids while *A. ventricosa* has been proved as the C genome donor.
Randy A. Ross

Director -- Monona County Iowa HLSEM

Part Time EMS Coordinator WITCC

Monona County HLSEM Western Iowa Tech Community College

909 7^th^ St. 4647 Stone Avenue

Onawa, Ia. 51040 Sioux City, Ia. 51106

Education: Associate Degree in Emergency Medical, WITCC

Nursing -- WITCC

EMT-Paramedic -- WITCC

In process -Biology Degree -- Briar Cliff University, Sioux City

Experience: 13 Years experience in Emergency Management

20 years in Safety Management/Disaster Services, Mercy Medical Center,

Sioux City

I am presently an active county Emergency Manager interested in working
with WITCC in developing and delivering a Emergency Disaster Management
program. I hope to develop professional contacts through this program to
further that end.