BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
Submission to the

President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform

In response to its

Request for Comments #1

Submitted by:

Brian Partlow

Individual

1365 N. Fairview Lane\
Rochester Hills, MI 48306\
(248) 652-4116\
partlowfamily@yahoo.com

I am not a tax expert. I'm not good at my own taxes---I mostly worry
that I'm going to miss something. This year I'm more worried than most.
Most years, I worry about getting all my \$5.00 1099's from different
checking accounts, and getting all my year-end statements from churches
and charities. This year I moved, so I have a home sale and relocation
expenses to worry about. I want to pay my taxes accurately, but I worry
that sometimes I don't.

Mostly, I'm not a worrier. Friends describe me as laid back, and people
often ask if I'm an engineer. Mostly, I'm not a record-keeper, either,
so at tax time, I become more of a worrier. I know I could do
better---every April I promise myself I will. But if you're thinking of
changing the tax code, taking the worry out of it is one of the goals
that are important to me.

***The goals that are important to me:***

-   Make it effortless and worry-free

-   Save cost (both mine and the government's)

-   Make it visible

-   Be fair to the poor

-   Don't add to the number of taxes

You haven't asked for recommended solutions at this point, but I'll give
you my perspective free of charge. I think a sales tax is the best
answer. I read recently that Alan Greenspan thinks it would boost the
economy. I don't know whether it would or not, but it would meet the
goals that are important to me.

If I could pay my taxes just by buying gas or groceries, I wouldn't
spend five minutes a year trying to meet my obligation. And I'd never
worry that maybe I missed something. I'd never go to H&R block or buy
TurboTax again, which would save me money, not just time and worry. I
bet the government could save even more money than me, though. I think
of all those publications and postage and people reviewing and auditing
returns. And if everybody pays their taxes by buying gas or groceries,
nobody could evade the taxes. That might even lower the share of the
taxes that I need to pay.

I have also heard of a value-added tax, which Mr. Greenspan said was
just as good. The trouble with that is it would be invisible. I'd prefer
to be able to see how much I'm paying to the government. I also want to
know, when prices go up, whether it's the company's doing or the
government's.

Maybe gas and groceries aren't the right things to tax, or maybe they
should be taxed less than other things like jewelry or Caribbean
vacations. I know Congress wants to be fair to the poor, and I agree
they should.

I also know Congress likes to raise taxes in ways that are confusing or
hard to see. For that reason among others, I wouldn't want a new tax
added (a sales tax) without completely eliminating another (the income
tax).

I hope this helps. I'd be more than happy to discuss further with you or
your staff.

Sincerely,

Brian Partlow
Cerner Corporation

2800 RockCreek Parkway

MD BICO5

Kansas City, MO 64117-2551

July 31, 2008

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Attention: CMS-1404-P

P.O. Box 8013

Baltimore, MD 21244-1850

RE: COMMENT ON HCPCS J CODE ASSIGNMENT FOR COVERED PART B DRUGS

Dear Sir or Madam,

Cerner Corporation, a leading supplier of clinical and management
information systems with more than 1,000 application installations at
healthcare organizations worldwide, appreciates the opportunity to
submit comments on proposed payment policy provisions for how HCPCS J
codes should be assigned to covered Part B drugs. In particular, Cerner
offers comment on the provisions found starting on the bottom of page
41497 and continuing on page 41498 in the Federal Register of the
proposed rule CMS-1404-P dated July 18, 2008.

I would first like to provide some detail about our company in order to
help you understand how the proposed regulation affects Cerner
Corporation and Cerner's client base. Cerner Corporation designs,
develops, markets, installs and supports integrated electronic medical
records systems for use in hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency
room settings, physician offices, free standing ambulatory clinics and
other provider settings where drug dispensing, administration and
charging may take place. These systems may be hosted by Cerner on behalf
of Cerner's clients or locally implemented and managed by Cerner's
clients.

Cerner suggests that a clarification be made as to the allowable methods
of coding for covered Part B drugs using HCPCS J codes. In the CY 2008
OPPS/ASC final rule, CMS adopted the approach of allowing providers to
assign HCPCS codes based on different dosages for covered Part B drugs.
Formerly, CMS only recognized under OPPS those HCPCS codes that
represented the lowest available administrative dose of a drug if
multiple HCPCS codes existed for the drug. In the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final
rule, CMS indicated that both methods of coding were acceptable. In the
proposed rule provisions for CMS-1404-P found on pages 41497-41498, CMS
makes no comment as to whether or not the use of the HCPCS code of the
lowest available administrative dose continues to be an acceptable
method of coding for Part B drugs. CMS only makes comment on the
continued use of the "different dosages" method.

Cerner requests that CMS consider offering clarification in the final
rule for OPPS for CY 2009 if the lowest available administrative dose
continues to be an acceptable method or not. Many of Cerner's hospital
clients continue to use this method of coding for covered Part B drugs,
and to change that method would require a system change to be adopted
for them to be able to convert to the use of the different dosages
method. This is not an insignificant change to their processes for
generating drug charges or for coding as supported by the system. Cerner
appreciates any clarification that CMS can make on this matter, and we
look forward to a response in the final rule when it is issued later in
the year.

Sincerely.

John Travis

Solution Management Director and Compliance Strategist

Cerner Corporation
**Meeting of the** **Dental** **Products** **Panel**

*August 22, 2002*

*Gaithersburg Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg, Maryland*

***Issue:*** *Review of Premarket* *Approval* *Application*

***Sponsor:*** *Biomet, Incorporated*

***Product:*** *Walter Lorenz Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement
System*

**[draft]{.underline}** **[discussion]{.underline}**
**[Questions]{.underline}** **[for]{.underline}** **[the]{.underline}**
**[dental]{.underline}** **[products]{.underline}**
**[panel]{.underline}**

> 1\. Can the results for jaw pain intensity, interference with eating,
> and maximal incisal opening for the cases presented with 3 year data,
> which represent 25% of the implanted population, adequately represent
> the expected outcomes for the total study group at 3 years?
>
> 2\. 132/180 cases were treated at Site 1, 40/180 cases at Site 2, and
> 8/180 cases at Sites 3, 4, and 5 combined. Does the fact that that 96%
> (172/180) of the cases were treated at only 2 sites present a
> potential for bias in the clinical outcomes?
>
> 3\. 52 patients of the 168 implanted patients had reports of adverse
> events. Of these 52 patients 8 required permanent device removal.
> Please discuss the rate of adverse events in this patient population.
>
> 4\. The company plans to market the device as a non-cemented fossa or
> as a cemented fossa. In the clinical data set, some of the cases are
> with cement and some cases are without cement. Please discuss the data
> in light of these two different methods. Are there differences in
> outcomes?

5.  The sponsor has provided engineering test data and a protocol for
    testing on both the new fossa design without a post and the fossa
    with the post removed using a rongeur. Do the engineering test data
    and protocol as presented give adequate safety and effectiveness
    information on the device?

> 6\. a. Draft labeling has been submitted by the sponsor and reviewed
> by FDA. Please discuss the draft labeling as presented.

b\. Please discuss the need for training and the type of training
protocol that may be necessary for safe and effective use of this
device?

> c\. c. The Sponsor intends to complete their pivotal PMA study
> following all patients for 3 years. Please discuss the need for any
> additional post-market studies and issues that should be addressed
> were those studies to be required.
**§12.22 Disposition of personal property.**

Any assets heretofore or hereafter accruing to the benefit of the
General Post Fund, including stocks, bonds, checks, bank deposits,
savings certificates, money orders, and similar assets, will be sold or
otherwise converted into cash, except that articles of personal
adornment which are obviously of sentimental value shall, if unclaimed,
be retained for 5 years from the date of death of the veteran, unless
for sanitary or other reasons their retention is deemed unsafe.
Possession of effects other than those located on the premises of the
Department of Veterans Affairs will be obtained, except that if
transportation, storage, etc., is involved, determination will be made
as to whether expenditure therefor is warranted. Proceeds from the
conversion or sale will be deposited to the credit of the General Post
Fund. Funds on deposit in Personal Funds of Patients will be transferred
to the General Post Fund. Any claims against the estate of the deceased
veteran will be adjudicated and paid, if valid.

\[33 FR 1073, Jan. 27, 1968\]

**§12.23 Recognition of valid claim against the General Post Fund.**

Effective December 26, 1941, the assets of the estate of a veteran
theretofore or thereafter deposited to the General Post Fund are subject
to the valid claims of creditors presented to the Department of Veterans
Affairs within 1 year from the date of death or otherwise as provided by
any applicable law. Any heir, next of kin, legatee, or other person
found to be legally entitled to the personal property of the veteran may
claim same within 5 years from the date of the veteran's death. If
claimant is under any legal disability (as a minor, incompetent, etc.)
at the date of the veteran's death, the 5-year period begins upon the
termination of removal of legal disability. Such claims are for
settlement by the field facility which had originally made the deposit.
In the event of doubt as to entitlement or the necessity of legal
proceedings to obtain assets for the benefit of the General Post Fund,
the case will be referred to the Chief Attorney of jurisdiction for
advice and/or appropriate action. Any necessary court costs or expenses
will be paid from the appropriation, General Operating Expenses,
Department of Veterans Affairs.

\[33 FR 1073, Jan. 27, 1968\]
**Park/Unit - Project Identification-PMIS No:**

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**Park Purpose and Significance (contact Park):**

**Interpretive Plan Summary (contact Park):**

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**Scott L. Bullard, MBA**

Director for Emergency Services

North Carolina Community College System

5003 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-5003

desk: (919) 807-7228

fax: (919) 807-7169

\<bullards@nccommunitycolleges.edu\>

[http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/Business_and_Industry/EmergencyServices.htm]{.underline}

This will be my first conference attendance, and I am looking forward to
gaining a flavor for the many offerings available. I am very much
involved in the emergency management higher education role of community
colleges and how they fit into a larger career development picture
(beyond economic and workforce development).

I am in my second year as Director for Emergency Services of the North
Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) of the nearly six years I have
been employed with the State of North Carolina. NCCCS is partnering with
North Carolina Emergency Management to bring course delivery to the 58
local community college campuses and explore partnering within emergency
preparedness technology degree programs.

Also, I am in my twenty-fourth year as an emergency services responder
including fire, emergency medical care, hazardous materials and
emergency management experience. I currently serve as an Assistant Fire
Chief and Fire Marshal for the Whispering Pines Fire Department where I
am responsible for training, emergency management and inspections. I am
an ICS instructor and am attempting to build incident management team
capabilities in numerous agencies. (910) 992-6419
\<asstchiefslb@yahoo.com\>
**[Symptoms of Depression]{.underline}**

Depression comes in different forms, just as is the case with other
illnesses such as heart disease. The three main depressive disorders
are: major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder (chronic, less severe
depression), and bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness: periods of
depression cycle with periods of mania, which may include symptoms of
excessive energy, abnormally elevated mood, unusual irritability,
decreased need for sleep, increased talking, racing thoughts, increased
sexual desire, grandiose ideas and activities, poor judgment, and
inappropriate social behavior). Not everyone with a depressive disorder
experiences every symptom. The number and severity of symptoms may vary
among individuals and also over time.

Symptoms of depression include:

-   Persistent sad, anxious, or \"empty\" mood

-   Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism

-   Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness

-   Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were
    once enjoyed, including sex

-   Decreased energy, fatigue, being \"slowed down\"

-   Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

-   Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

-   Appetite and/or weight changes

-   Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

-   Restlessness, irritability

Persistent physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive disorders,
and chronic pain, which do not respond to routine treatment
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> July 28, 2003

# VA Secretary Salutes Legacy of Bob Hope

WASHINGTON -- Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony J. Principi today
offered condolences to the family of Bob Hope on behalf of American
veterans whose lives were brightened by the entertainer during field
performances from World War II to the first Gulf War.

> \"Veterans everywhere hold a special place in their hearts for Bob
> Hope,\'\' Principi said. \"For decades, he filled their cold and
> lonely watches with laughter and the warmth of memories from home.\"
>
> Bob Hope set the standard within the entertainment industry for
> supporting U.S. troops in peacetime and sharing the hazards of
> wartime, Principi said.
>
> \"He was a link to family and friends, a cheerful reminder of a free
> society that can poke fun at itself while cherishing the values for
> which our troops sacrifice every day,\" Principi added.
>
> When a congressional resolution bestowed upon him the title of
> \"honorary veteran\" in 1997, Hope said that he had been given many
> awards in his lifetime, but to be numbered among the men and women he
> admired the most was the greatest honor he had ever received.
>
> Bob Hope died July 27 in Los Angeles at the age of 100.
>
> \# \# \#

People wishing to receive e-mail from VA with the latest news releases
and updated fact sheets can subscribe at the following Internet address:

> <http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.cfm>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

August 20, 2003 Jordan Goldstein: (202) 418-2000

# COPPS CRITICIZES WILLINGNESS TO LET MEDIA CONSOLIDATION CONTINUE

# 

Washington, DC -- Commissioner Michael J. Copps reacted to Chairman
Powell's announcements today refusing to stay the recent decision to
weaken its media concentration protections and substituting for such
action a task force to study localism in the media.

Copps stated: "This proposal is a day late and a dollar short. It
highlights the failures of the recent decision to dismantle ownership
protections. To say that protecting localism was not germane to that
decision boggles the mind. The ownership protections, as well as the
other public interest protections that the Commission has dismantled
over the past years, are all designed to promote localism, diversity and
competition. We should have heeded the calls from over 2 million
Americans and so many Members of Congress expressing concern about the
impact of media concentration on localism and diversity ***before*** we
rushed to a vote. We should have vetted these issues before we voted.
Instead, we voted; now we are going to vet. This is a policy of 'ready,
fire, aim!'

"We now hear that there may be localism issues after all. But what's
going to happen while we study localism over the next year? The answer
is: deals, deals and more deals. The answer is more standardized and
homogenized programming. The answer is more indecency on the people's
airwaves. The answer is less diversity of viewpoint and less coverage of
local issues. By refusing to stay our rules, we guarantee a rash of
mergers, acquisitions and swaps that cannot be undone because the genie
will be out of the bottle long before this new task force reports. While
we study, Big Media conglomerates will gobble up still more local
stations and licenses will be renewed without examining how stations are
serving their local communities. While promoting low-power radio
stations is a welcome step and one that I support, the real news is that
the Big Media 'Gold-Rush' is still on.

"You cannot use a blanket of study to quell the fire of public outrage
about increasing control of the public's airwaves by fewer and fewer
conglomerates. I don't believe this diversionary tactic will divert
either the American people or their representatives in Congress. What if
we complete these studies and find out that localism is not served by
consolidation? It'll be too late. Localism is a serious, serious issue
that I looked at in hearings around the country. If the majority here at
the Commission now agrees this is a serious issue, why not put the new
rules on ice while we do this study?"

> \- FCC -
[Answers]{.underline}

[Testing for Test Weight Per Bushel]{.underline}

1\. Approximately 1000-1050 grams (or 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 quarts.)

2\. Wheat, barley, flaxseed, rye, and triticale.

3.  In terms of whole and tenths of pounds, to the nearest tenth of a
    pound.

4.  In whole and tenths of pounds, to the nearest tenth of a pound.

5\.  Failure to use enough grain for the proper overflow.

>  Improper stroking of the kettle.

 Excessive jarring of the test weight apparatus.

 Failure to center the hopper over the kettle.

 Pouring the test portion into the hopper with the valve open.

6\. Report the accident to the Chief inspector so that a volume
checktest may be performed on the kettle.

7\.  Center the hopper with the valve closed over the kettle.

 Pour the test portion (1000-1050 grams) into the hopper.

>  Open the hopper quickly to release the grain.

 Using the standard stroker, stroke the kettle cleanly with 3
full-length zigzag

motions.

 Hang the kettle on the beam, or place it on an approved scale.

>  Move the beam weights until the beam is balanced in the center of
> the trig loop,

or until the scale reading is stable.

 Record the weight on the pan ticket.

8\. Hang the empty kettle on the beam load loop, and set the beam
weights at zero (0). If the beam comes to rest in the center of the trig
loop, the apparatus is in balance.

9\. In whole and half pounds.

10. 55.5; 54.0; 56.5; 56.0 respectively.

11. In terms of whole and tenths of a pound.

12. A factor only analysis for factors that there is enough grain to
    make a determination may be done, or the request for service should
    be dismissed.
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# Abu Ghraib

I believe we must demand full accountability from the Bush
Administration and, in particular, the Department of Defense (DoD), for
the terrible abuses that occurred at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Of all
of the problems surrounding the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq,
the reports and images of abuse at Abu Ghraib are perhaps the most
disturbing. I viewed the photos personally and was appalled by what I
saw. These acts of abuse were disgraceful, and they will seriously
undermine our efforts in Iraq and, ultimately, our long-term national
security. Moreover, because these shameful actions were not limited to
our armed forces, they raise serious questions about what standard of
accountability, if any, the private contractors stationed in the region
will be held to.

To date, the DoD has completed several investigations into various
aspects of its interrogation policies, and the agency reportedly is
still in the process of completing others. As you may know, in late
August 2004, reports from two of these investigations implicated a much
larger cast of military and civilian personnel in the abuses than had
previously been made public, and shed light on some of the systemic
problems that set the stage for what occurred at Abu Ghraib. In the wake
of the release of these two reports, headed by former defense secretary
James R. Schlesinger and Maj. Gen. George Fay, respectively, the Senate
Armed Services Committee held a hearing during which Chairman John
Warner rejected the Fay report\'s conclusion that neither the former
Iraq commander, Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, nor anyone on his staff
deserved prosecution or any other formal sanction. This hearing was the
latest in a series of Senate hearings aimed specifically at determining
responsibility for the scandal, at which senators from both parties have
challenged DoD officials to account for the crimes committed.

I am frustrated that the Republican leadership in the House failed to do
the same. In the 108th Congress, the House Armed Services Committee held
only two public hearings on the matter and made no findings or
recommendations based on its hearings. Nevertheless, I did what I could
in the 108th Congress to seek answers to the grave questions raised by
Abu Ghraib, which were only further highlighted by the Schlesinger and
Fay reports. I introduced two related pieces of legislation, H.R. 4390
and H.R. 4749, which would have held U.S. contractors operating overseas
accountable for crimes they commit and set basic standards for
government contracting practices, respectively. I believe that the Bush
Administration and, in particular, the DoD, must answer the questions
that the American people and the world community have about the
treatment of detainees.
Head Start

Disabilities Coordinators Meeting

& Collaboration Breakfast Meeting

With School Districts September 28 & 29

At the Rural Cap Library in Anchorage on September 28^th^, 2005

At the Marriott Hotel on 7^th^ avenue in Anchorage on September 29^th^

The Department will reimburse you for the travel, hotel and per diem for
your disabilities coordinator or other representative to attend this
meeting.

Please bring the following:

1.  Your disabilities related Interagency Agreements (12 copies if
    possible to share). Information on Best Practices; let us hear about
    what is working well for you!

2.  Sticking points for implementation; what are roadblocks to meeting
    our agreements

3.  Training Plans -- specific plans and/or info from your self
    assessments to help us set up future cluster and/or joint trainings
    with school districts

Please talk to the Special Ed. Directors at the School Districts you
work with to let them know you are looking forward to meeting with them
for breakfast on the 29^th^. You might even send them a special personal
invitation.

September 28

9:00 Welcome---Introductions Paul/Bonnie

9:30-10:30 IDEA Reauthorization and Federal system --Dawn Williams

Share web page

10:45-12:00 State and Local Systems \-\-- Paul and ILP/ Special Ed

& Alaska PIR and PRISM updates - Dawn

Open Forum for Local Systems

12:00-1:30

Lunch

1:30 -- 2:30

Interagency Agreements and Implementation

Discussion of agreements, implementation successes, and challenges

2:45 - 3:45

Planning Session

-October

-Thursday

3:45- Close Day /Evaluation

[THURSDAY -- September 29]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Breakfast -- Regional Placards at tables

Thursday 7:15 am -- 8:15 am

Breakfast meeting with Head Start and School Districts

General Greetings & Introductions at Tables

Continue Meeting at Marriot with Head Starts

8:30-10:00

Goals for Future work and communication

Discussion about grantee information from Self Assessment around
disability services and specific training plans around disability
services.

Ways TA System and State can support
**ROOF GUTTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS**

1.  All materials and construction shall be in accordance with
    applicable NRCS standards and construction specifications.

2.  All components of the completed system shall conform to the lines,
    grades, elevations, dimensions and materials shown on the plans.

3.  Any changes in the plans or specifications must be approved by the
    original plan approver prior to being made. Changes are to be
    reviewed by the landowner for concurrence.

4.  All disturbed areas shall be fertilized, seeded, and mulched or
    otherwise stabilized as required on the construction plans.

5.  Existing fascia boards that are damaged, rotten, otherwise unstable
    or with a nominal thickness less than 2 inches, shall be replaced.

6.  Rafter ends that are damaged or rotted shall be repaired.

7.  All lumber used for fascia boards or for rafter end repair shall
    have a nominal thickness of 2 inches. Cover all fascia boards with
    aluminum or vinyl flashing or paint before the roof gutter is
    installed.

8.  Down spout outlet connections shall be the manufacturer's preformed
    (insert) outlets for the given size shown on the design, unless
    otherwise approved.

9.  Aluminum gutters and downspouts shall have a minimum thickness of
    0.027 inch.

10. Galvanized steel gutters and downspouts shall have a minimum
    thickness of 28 gage.

11. Where animals or equipment may come in contact with downspouts,
    steel pipe, schedule 40 PVC or similar material will be used for the
    downspout.

12. Roof gutter supports shall have a maximum spacing of 24 inches
    unless otherwise approved. Roof gutters shall be mounted to the
    fascia board using hidden hangers, bolts and ferrules, gutter screws
    and ferrules, or cradles. Other methods must be approved by the
    engineer. **[Spike and ferrules are not approved]{.underline}**.

13. Itemized invoices from suppliers shall be provided to verify gutter
    and downspout size, length, material, material gage, and hanger
    type.

14. The Soil Conservation District makes no representation as to the
    existence or nonexistence of any utilities at the construction site.
    Shown on these construction drawings are those utilities, which have
    been identified. It is the responsibility of the landowners or
    operators and contractors to assure themselves that no hazard exists
    or damage will occur to utilities. Miss Utility should be contacted
    at

> 1 800-257-7777.
##### [Booster Cavity Research & Development]{.smallcaps}

##### 19.d. [Background]{.underline}

A design has been made for a large aperture version of the Booster RF
cavities. The diameter of the drift tube is 5", rather than the 2 ¼" of
the standard cavities, but besides that, the design is similar to the
existing cavities and there is a large commonality of components.

In FY03, two prototypes were built based on this design with the help of
Universities from the MiniBooNe and MINOS collaborations.

Establishing the full Booster tuning range on these cavities proved
difficult, but they were ultimately brought up to specifications.

> **19.f. [Accomplishments in FY04]{.underline}**

Rather than replace existing RF cavities, as was initially planned, it
was decided to install the prototype cavities as *additional* RF,
bringing the total number of Booster cavities to 20. This provides more
RF accelerating voltage, particularly at transition. The installation of
the additional cavities required substantial modification of the power
distribution network.

###### **19.g.1. Accomplishments Expected in FY05**

With the new cavities in place, it is planned to run at higher intensity
with reduced losses. Operation is expected to be more reliable, since it
should be possible to run at full intensity even with one malfunctioning
cavity. As part of the proton plan, we are considering an entirely new
RF system, with larger aperture. A decision whether to use the present
design, or to design an entirely new cavity, taking advantage of
advances in technology over the last few decades, will be made.

**19.g.2. [Future Accomplishments Expected FY06 and
Beyond]{.underline}**

The work depends on the course chosen in FY05.

#
\[\"TREASURY DEPARTMENT; WASHINGTON, D.C.\" letterhead with
star-encircled seal on right.\]

January 6, 1970

FOR RELEASE A.M. NEWSPAPERS

[FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1970]{.underline}

WOMAN MONEY-MAKING CHAMP OF THE YEAR

The Director of the United States Mint, Mrs. Mary Brooks, today
announced that the Denver Mint has topped all previous production
records in the Mint's 177 year history to produce over 5 billion coins
in 1969---"enough to encircle the earth 2.42 times," she noted.

"We are particularly pleased that the Superintendent of the Denver Mint
is a woman, Mrs. Betty Higby. Appointed by President Nixon to this
important post, she has demonstrated highly capable leadership that has
inspired this outstanding achievement. We are proud of all Mint
employees who have made 1969 a truly memorable year for the Denver
Mint," said Mrs. Brooks.

The Mint, located in Denver, Colorado, produced the following
denomination coins for 1969: 4,002,832,200 pennies; 202,807,500 nickels;
563,323,870 dimes; 114,372,000 quarters; and 129,881,800 half dollars
for a total of 5,013,217,370 coins.
**Annotated Agenda Template**

*November 13, 2008*

1\. Agenda item Title of Discussion: Update Briefing -- MSRA
Implementation Status

2\. Discussion Leader/Presenter: Alan Risenhoover

3\. Objective/Purpose: Provide information on MSRA implementation
status, including Annual Catch Limit rule and the National Environmental
Policy Act rule

4\. Background/Synopsis: On January 12, 2007, [President Bush signed the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act
of
2006](http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070112-1.html)
(MSRA). This presentation will review NMFS implementation strategy and
provide an overview of MSRA implementation to date, primarily focusing
on the status and major issues regarding two significant rulemaking
efforts: (1) Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures (revisions
to National Standard 1 guidelines), and (2) National Environmental
Policy Act guidelines.

5\. Options listed from 1 to n: N/A

6\. Preferred Recommendation: N/A

Record of Decision:

Decision, Next Step(s) and/or Action:

Assigned to:

Due Date:

**Annotated Agenda Template**

*November 14, 2008*

1\. Agenda item Title of Discussion: Policies Influencing U.S. Fisheries
Infrastructure: Overcapacity Report to Congress

2\. Discussion Leader/Presenter: Alan Risenhoover

3\. Objective/Purpose: Provide summary of Overcapacity Report to
Congress

4\. Background/Synopsis: Section 312(b)(6) of the MSRA required NMFS to
prepare a report on excess harvesting capacity in U.S. Federally managed
fisheries. The report identifies the 20 fisheries with the most severe
examples of excess harvesting capacity and reviews measures that could
be used to reduce excess harvesting capacity. Recognizing the complexity
of the issue, the report also defines terminology and develops
alternative lists highlighting different analytical methods that can be
used to examine excess harvesting capacity.

5\. Options listed from 1 to n: N/A

6\. Preferred Recommendation: N/A

Record of Decision:

Decision, Next Step(s) and/or Action:

Assigned to:

Due Date:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

\[Name of Applicant\] Docket No. RP -

Notice of Compliance Filing

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Take notice that, on \[date filed\], \[Name of Applicant\] submitted a
compliance filing pursuant to \[specify the applicable Commission order,
issue date, and docket number\].

\[Name of Applicant\] states that copies of the filing were served on
parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding.

Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with
Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR
385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission
in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed
in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's
regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy
of that document on all the parties to the proceeding.

The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of
paper using the "eFiling" link at
[http://www.ferc.gov](http://www.ferc.gov/). Persons unable to file
electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E.,
Washington, D.C. 20426.

This filing is accessible on-line at
[http://www.ferc.gov](http://www.ferc.gov/), using the "eLibrary" link
and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in
Washington, D.C. There is an "eSubscription" link on the web site that
enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is
added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online
service, please email <FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov>, or call (866)
208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.

Magalie R. Salas

Secretary
**WESTERN FINANCE BRANCH**

**Branch Chief Jennifer D. Williams (206) 526-6711**

<Jennifer.D.Williams@noaa.gov>

**Financial Management Specialist** Leslie A. White (206) 526-6007

<Leslie.A.White@noaa.gov>

**Financial Clerk Vacant** (206) 526-4637

**TEAM 1**

**Supervisor Angela Hunter (206) 526-6041**

[**Angela.Hunter@noaa.gov**](mailto:Angela.Hunter@noaa.gov)

**Financial Management Specialist** Briggette Phillips (206) 526-4402

<Briggette.A.Phillips@noaa.gov>

**Staff Accountant** Krystal Nguyen (206) 526-4394
<Krystal.T.Nguyen@noaa.gov>

**Travel & CPCS** Janice Cooper (206) 526-4399
<Janice.L.Cooper@noaa.gov>

> Colleen Lee (206) 526-6203

<Colleen.Lee@noaa.gov>

**Relocation (PCS), Travel** Deanna Trosper (206) 526-4426

<Deanna.M.Trosper@noaa.gov>

**Purchase Orders, IPAC, Travel** Robbin Sowieja (206) 526-4398

<Robbin.F.Sowieja@noaa.gov>

> Robin Yim (206) 526-4658

<Robin.Y.Yim@noaa.gov>

**Purchase Orders** Casey Trieu (206) 526-6003

<Casey.Trieu@noaa.gov>

Andrew Waldrip (206) 526-6002

<Andrew.J.Waldrip@noaa.gov>

**Contracts, Leases** Beverly Lamp (206) 526-4397

**Commercial Bill of Lading (CBL)** <Beverly.A.Lamp@noaa.gov>

Benita Tilford (206) 526-6010

<Benita.Tilford@noaa.gov>

**Utilities, Imprest Fund, BPAs** Renato Lingat (206) 526-4429

<Renato.S.Lingat@noaa.gov>

**TEAM 2**

**Supervisor Angela Hunter (Acting) (206) 526-6041**

[**Angela.Hunter@noaa.gov**](mailto:Angela.Hunter@noaa.gov)

**Staff Accountant** Vacant

**Accounts Receivable** Sharon Allen (206) 526-4638
<Sharon.L.Allen@noaa.gov>

**Utilities** Julie Carrera (206) 526-6421 <Julie.Carrera@noaa.gov>

Lina Corpuz (206) 526-6001 <Lina.A.Corpuz@noaa.gov>

**SF 1164s, Observers** Alex Fletcher (206) 526-4396
<Alex.M.Fletcher@noaa.gov>
Poster Presentation 2-42

**A Miracle "Chimeric" Gene Enabling the *Saccharomyces* Yeast to
Convert Cellulosic Biomass to Ethanol, Lactic Acid, and**

Nancy W. Y. Ho

Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (LORRE)

Purdue University, 1295 Potter Center

West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA

Phone & Fax: 765-494-7046; E-mail: <nwyho@ecn.purdue.edu>

Cellulosic biomass, which contains large amounts of glucose and xylose,
is the new ideal feedstock for the production of ethanol to substitute
or replace gasoline. It has been found that the naturally occurring
*Saccharomyces* yeasts used for industrial production of ethanol are
unable to ferment xylose. We have successfully developed genetically
engineered *Saccharomyces* yeasts that can effectively co-ferment both
glucose and xylose simultaneously to ethanol. We accomplished this by
the cloning and over-expression in the yeast of three
xylose-metabolizing genes, the xylose reductase gene (XR), xylitol
dehydrogenase gene (XD), and xylulokinase gene (XK). In comparison with
the recombinant yeast developed by others, the cloning and
over-expression of XK was the key that made our yeast capable of
fermenting xylose. Only recently, we realized that the most
extraordinary event happened during our cloning of the xylulokinase gene
more than ten years ago. Without this "miraculous" development, we would
never have been able to develop the ideal glucose/xylose co-fermenting
yeast that we designed. I will share with you the rationales that led to
our design of this yeast as well as the exciting and unexpected
"miracle" that made our yeast the one and only *Saccharomyces* able to
effectively co-ferment glucose and xylose from domestically available
renewable cellulosic biomass to ethanol, lactic acid, as well as many
other wonderful new products to be developed.
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)

FDA

5630 Fishers Lane room 1061

Rockville, MD 20852

USA

Ref Docket No. FDA-2008-D-0178

Submission by web**:** *http://www.regulations.gov*

GlaxoSmithKline Comments on S2(R1) -- revisions to ICH genotoxicity
guideline

GlaxoSmithKline is adding support of the proposed revision to the ICH S2
Genotoxicity Guideline as agreed at ICH Step 2.

We agree with the revisions because:

-   The high frequency of irrelevant (for humans) positive results from
    *in vitro* mammalian cell tests is not acceptable. The design of the
    tests needs to be improved to produce more reliable results. This
    can avoid the delays in development of important new drugs by having
    to investigate the relevance (for humans) of the (around) 30% of
    positive findings in mammalian cell tests, most of which will be
    either threshold-based (with a safety margin) or irrelevant. The
    proposal to reduce the top concentration for non-toxic substances to
    1mM is justified taking into account the data (including GSK data)
    shared by industry, and still provides a large safety margin
    compared to human exposures even to high dosage drugs. Refinement to
    the definitions of cytotoxicity is also needed as many irrelevant
    positives have been shown to result indirectly from excessively
    cytotoxic treatments.

-   There is a need for the introduction of assays that have been
    developed and refined since the 1997 ICH guidelines were issued. In
    particular, the COMET assay *in vivo* and the micronucleus assay *in
    vitro* have been successfully used and validated across industry,
    research Institutes and academia with protocols agreed via
    international working groups.

-   The reduction of animal usage will be significant with no loss of
    the reassurance of safety for patients.

-   The revisions represent an evolution of the discipline of genetic
    toxicology from merely being a tool for hazard identification to an
    increasing role for risk assessment.

We therefore strongly support the revision to S2.

Yours sincerely

Dr Robert Rees

Director and Worldwide Head of Genetic Toxicology

GlaxoSmithKline R and D

Park Road, Ware

Herts SG12 0DP

United Kingdom
Specifications for Solicitation 1-155-RCB.1146

Refrigerant: Virgin (unused) 1,1,1,2 Tetrafluorethane (R-134a) shall
conform to all requirements of the ARI-700 standard for new
refrigerants. The supplier shall provide an ARI-700 Certificate of
Analysis for the delivery prior to unloading. The delivery shall be made
by tank truck (approximately 30, 000 to 40,000 pounds) to NASA Langley
Research Center, building 648, Hampton, VA. The supplier shall provide
all hoses, fittings, pumps, and other equipment to connect to the R-134a
storage tank. The vapor and liquid connections on the storage tank are
quick disconnect "E" series coupling, female dry-disconnect coupler,
Hydraulics Inc., Part #CP00110P1G1B. In past deliveries of R-134a, it
has been necessary to connect the delivery truck to both the liquid and
the vapor side of the Langley storage tank in order to provide the
pressure balance needed to pump the delivered liquid R-134a into the
storage tank. The Langley liquid storage tank, while primarily
containing R-134a, may have a low mixture of air in the vapor layer that
can contaminant the delivery truck. Some recent vendors have overcome
this problem by using an auxiliary pump on their tractor to pump the
delivery trailer to a near vacuum (dumping the gas mixture back into the
Langley storage tank). Apparently the contamination level is considered
acceptable at this reduced pressure condition. The supplier shall
provide a weight certificate at the time of delivery.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS NOMINATIONS

Dear Chief State School Officer:

President Bush believes, as do you and I, that students in any
school---large or small, urban, rural or suburban---have every right to
dream big. They have the right to succeed. The *No Child Left Behind --
Blue Ribbon Schools Program* (NCLB-BRS) honors elementary and secondary
schools in the United States that make that dream a reality. These
schools make significant progress in closing the achievement gap or
their students achieve at the highest levels. The program recognizes and
presents as models elementary and secondary schools that meet at least
one of these assessment criteria.

First, the program recognizes schools that achieve at the highest levels
in reading and mathematics on state assessments and have at least 40
percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Second it
recognizes schools that dramatically improve student performance to high
levels. Third, it recognizes schools whose students, regardless of
background, achieve in the top 10 percent in reading and mathematics on
state tests.

I ask you to send me the names of XX schools from your state that meet
the criteria for the 2005-2006 *No Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon
Schools Program*. At least one-third of the schools must have 40 percent
or more of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Using the
enclosed sheet, please certify that your nominated schools have all met
the minimum requirements established by your state for "dramatically
improved" and achieving at "high levels" and have made adequate yearly
progress for the year of application.

Please send me the list of your nominated schools by November 8, 2005,
along with the information requested in the attached *2005-2006 Guidance
for Chief State School Officers*. Please send these completed forms with
the list of nominated schools. Final selection of the schools will be in
September 2006.

I have also enclosed an application package for your information. If you
have any questions, please call Stephen O'Brien at 202-205-1662.

On November 11-12, we will honor the 2005 *No Child Left Behind -- Blue
Ribbon Schools* at a Washington, D.C. ceremony and celebrate them as
exemplary schools. Thank you again for your commitment to excellence in
education for all children.

Sincerely,

> Margaret Spellings

Enclosures
# Vertical CNC-Machining Center

Specifications:

Drilling capacity in steel : .63"

Tapping capacity :.47"

Milling capacity in steel 3.66 in^3^/min

Machine must fit through 58" wide x 83" high opening for installation.

Column moving machining center with workpiece swivel table

# AC-motors

3.0 HP at 100%

9.9 HP at 25% for main spindle

20-15,000 rpm, torque 17 ft-lbs

**Travel:**

X axis 17"

Y axis 11"

Z axis 11"

# Automatic Tool Changer, protected against chips

No. of tools: 24

Tool taper: HSK-A 40

Max. tool Ø: 1.97" if all magazine positions are occupied

Max. tool Ø: 3.94: if adjacent places are free

Tool length: Max 6.3"

Max. tool weight 2.6 lb

Tool change time appr.: .8 sec

Chip to chip time appr.: 2.2 sec

# Workpiece Swivel Table 0/180 degrees

# With center divider made of sheet metal

Clamping surface 2 x 550 mm x 300 mm

With thread and locating hole grid M16 x Ø15H7 x 50 mm

Workpiece swivel time appr. 2 sec

Table loading capacity per side 200 lb

# AC Servo Motors

Feed drives for X,Y,and Z axes

Indirect absolute path measurement system

Rapid traverse in X and Y axes 1600 ipm

Acceleration 0.7 g

Rapid traverse in Z axis 2400 ipm

Acceleration 1 g

# CNC Control

Fanuc 18i-MB5

Includes:

-Ethernet connection

-high speed serial bus

-RISC processor

-NURBS interpolation

-DATA service with 64 MB ATA memory card

5 controllable NC Axes.

# Thermocontrol

# Thermodrive

With indirect path measuring system

# Working Hours and Piece Counter

In the screen

# Socket 120V

At control panel

# Socket for portable mini-handwheel

Without emergency stop button

At control panel

# Machine Enclosure

Bolted on, with loading door, electrically interlocked,

81.5" high above floor, incl machine lamp

# Coolant equipment with chip container

Tank capacity appr. 26.5 gal

Pump capacity 60 ltr/min at 14.5 psi

# Cabinet Cooler

As a door mounting unit

# Installation Elements

# Wash Gun

01111200

# Autotransformer

Output voltage 380V/3 phase and 110 V/1 phase/ 60 cycles

Input voltage 380/400/440/480 Volt

01112450

**NC-Rotary-Table Package, Complete Installed Consisting of:**

1 x NC rotary table, type AWU P100

mountable to the workpiece swivel table

interface 4^th^ NC axis

lowest increment 0.001°

pneumatic supply, without control

indexing accuracy ±30"

max spindle speed 80 rpm

spindle pneumatic clamped, center height 4.921"

4 bolt holes M8

02106905

**Warranty**: 12 months from installation, repair or replace any parts
defective in workmanship or material, free of charge, subject to
standard limitations of "Chiron Limited Warranty"

**Installation:**

Price to include installation at prepared site at NASA-Langley, Hampton
Virginia