BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
# Critical Elements for ***Staff Clinician - 602***

### Research Program (Mandatory)

Demonstrated progress and effective planning and execution of a clinical
research program under an independent principal investigator or
Facility/Core, as evidenced by having an excellent grasp of the research
area, functioning with minimal supervision, independently keeping
abreast of new approaches, being knowledgeable about clinical resources,
and efficiently orchestrating daily routines, as well as two of the
following:

-   Patient care;

-   Clinical protocol development and/or implementation;

-   Facilitation of translational research collaboration;

-   Evidence of being held in high regard by peers, such as being
    consulted by other scientists/clinicians at or outside NIH for
    advice or assistance;

-   Peer-reviewed manuscripts published or accepted for publication;

-   Peer recognition through invitations to provide presentations at
    scientific symposia, meetings, and/or seminars;

-   Recognition by appointment or election to committees, review,
    panels, or scientific society positions;

-   Receipt of awards;

-   Other notable scientific, clinical or professional accomplishments;

-   Active participation in mentoring junior staff or trainees; and

-   Activities that support the overall NIH intramural research program,
    such as participation in IC-specific or NIH-wide committees

### Technology Transfer 

-   Facilitation of one employee invention report, patent application or
    receipt, establishment or implementation of a CRADA, or other
    notable material transfers in the current CY.

### Roadmap

-   Active participation on one NIH roadmap working group or project in
    the current CY: ideas are generated and presented to team members;
    stakeholders informed of workgroup progress in conjunction with
    pre-determined update schedules; and opportunities for involvement
    by others are identified.
April 12, 2005

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**Is the Bankruptcy Bill the Welcome Home We Want to Give Our Troops?**

Dear Colleague:

**We urge you to take our troops and military families into
consideration as you decide how to vote on S. 256, the so-called
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act this week.** S.
256 would make it much more difficult for servicemembers, veterans and
military families to seek justifiable protection under the bankruptcy
code. Indeed, they would be required to meet an arbitrary standard --
the "means test" -- which has no true reflection of whether they can pay
their debt or not. Senator Durbin successfully offered an amendment to
the bill to protect certain disabled veterans, but only those whose debt
was incurred during their time in military service. **However, many of
our servicemembers -- especially, the citizen soldiers of the Guard and
Reserve forces, could face devastating financial difficulties because
they do not qualify for that narrow protection if S. 256 becomes law.**

The men and woman who risk their lives to protect us deserve better.
Indeed, we should be offering them greater financial relief, not greater
hardships and definitely not more red tape. **Since 9/11, approximately
470,000 Reservists and Guardsmen have been called to active duty, some
more than once, and 179,052 Reservists and National Guardsmen are
currently activated in support of ongoing military operations.**
According to the National Guard, four out of 10 members of the National
Guard and Reserve forces lose income when they leave their civilian jobs
for active duty. **Additionally, many Guard and Reservists who are
self-employed or run small businesses face the daunting tasks of having
to regenerate their business operations and practices upon their release
from active duty.**

We need to protect our troops and military families from the overly
harsh bankruptcy proceedings included in S. 256. **Let us be clear, if
you want to provide reasonable bankruptcy protections to the men and
women who serve in uniform, the moment is now;** join us in rejecting S.
256.

The credit card companies have obtained significant benefits from this
bill, the millionaires received their tax-cuts; the least we can do is
provide those who have suffered financial loss as the result of serving
our Nation, some relief if they find themselves in need of bankruptcy
protection. **Any thing else would be morally bankrupt.** I urge you to
vote no on S. 256.

> Sincerely,

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Jan Schakowsky Lane Evans

Member of Congress Member of Congress
**PUBLIC NOTICE**

**Environmental Assessment for vegetation management, Village of
Ruidoso, New Mexico FEMA-1329-DR-NM**

Interested persons are hereby notified that the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing to assist in the funding of
vegetation management, Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico. In accordance
with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the CEQ regulations
implementing NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), the National Historic
Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of FEMA (44 CFR Part
9 and 10), an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared to assess
the potential impacts of the proposed action on the human and natural
environment.

The EA evaluates alternatives that provide for compliance with
applicable environmental laws. The alternatives to be evaluated include
(1) No Action; (2) Manual Fuels Reduction; and (3) Mechanical Fuels
Reduction.

The draft EA is available for review between January 22 and February 20,
2003 at the following locations between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.:

Village of Ruidoso Public Library

107 Kansas City Road

Ruidoso, NM 88345

Village of Ruidoso Public Hall

313 Cree Meadows Drive

Ruidoso, NM 88345

Written comments regarding this action should be directed no later than
5 p.m. on February 19, 2003 to Mr. Stephen Carruth, Region VI NEPA
Coordinator, URS Group, Inc., 200 Orchard Ridge Drive, Suite 101,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

The public may request a copy of the final environmental documents after
the close of the public review period from Rick DeIaco, Urban Forester,
Village of Ruidoso, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345.
Logistical support of Exchange Scientist from Italy:

Exchange Scientist is approved for a three-month visit which is expected
to begin on or about March 1, 2007 and end on or about May 31, 2007.
E.S. will be provided support for the three-month period in the amount
of \$833.33 per month to cover living expenses plus an additional \$500
(NTE) for round-trip airfare.

Contractor is expected to provide a monthly check to either the local
home address of the E.S. or the hosting laboratory/branch address. The
checks are to be sent via regular mail.

Project Officer will provide work order to contractor to cover
three-month period; visit dates will be included, etc. P.O. will also
alert contractor when to begin sending checks.

No taxes can be withheld from the subsistence checks.
MESSAGE NO: 9027218 DATE: 1/27/2009

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: PRE

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-570-868

PERIOD COVERED: 06/01/2006

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF, ANTIDUMPING DUTY
ORDER ON FOLDING METAL TABLES AND, CHAIRS FROM CHINA (A-570-868)

1\. ON OCTOBER 27, 2008, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN

THE FEDERAL REGISTER ITS NOTICE OF AN AFFIRMATIVE PRELIMINARY

DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON

FOLDING METAL TABLES AND CHAIRS FROM THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF

CHINA (A-570-868). SEE 73 FR 63684.

2\. THE PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS INQUIRY ARE FOLDING METAL TABLES

WITH LEGS AFFIXED WITH CROSS-BARS, ENABLING THE LEGS TO FOLD IN

SETS. THE TABLES SUBJECT TO THIS INQUIRY ARE DISTINGUISHABLE

FROM BANQUET TABLES, WHICH ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE ANTIDUMPING

DUTY ORDER ON FOLDING METAL TABLES AND CHAIRS FROM THE PEOPLES

REPUBLIC OF CHINA, BECAUSE, BUT FOR THE CROSS-BARS LOCATED NEAR

THE TABLE TOP THAT CONNECT THE LEGS, ENABLING THE LEGS TO FOLD

IN SETS, THE TABLES SUBJECT TO THIS INQUIRY OTHERWISE MEET THE

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY

ORDER ON FOLDING METAL TABLES AND CHAIRS FROM THE PEOPLES

REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

3\. THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT HAS PRELIMINARILY DETERMINED THAT ALL

ENTRIES OF FOLDING METAL TABLES WITH LEGS AFFIXED WITH

CROSS-BARS ENABLING THE LEGS TO FOLD IN SETS, AS DESCRIBED IN

PARAGRAPH 2 ABOVE, ARE COVERED BY THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON

FOLDING METAL TABLES AND CHAIRS FROM THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF

CHINA. THEREFORE, FOR ALL ENTRIES OF FOLDING METAL TABLES WITH

LEGS AFFIXED WITH CROSS-BARS, ENABLING THE LEGS TO FOLD IN

SETS, CBP SHALL SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF SHIPMENTS ENTERED, OR

WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER JUNE 1,

2006, WHICH IS THE DATE OF INITIATION FOR THIS ANTI-CIRCUMVENTION

INQUIRY. FOR EACH ENTRY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED POLICIES

AND PROCEDURES, CBP SHALL REQUIRE CASH DEPOSITS IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THOSE PREVAILING AT THE TIME OF ENTRY FOR THE EXPORTER.

4\. FOR ALL ENTRIES DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 3 THAT ARE SET FOR

LIQUIDATION, THOSE ENTRIES SHOULD BE UNSET IMMEDIATELY.

5\. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP

OFFICERS, THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE

CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD

OPERATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE

ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984

OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY (GENERATED BY O8:CJR).

6\. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION.

DAVID M. GENOVESE
**ATTENTION: News Assignment Editors\
For Immediate Release**

**DATE:\
CONTACT: Allan Chen (510) 486-4210\
**

# New Energy Efficient Technology Reduces Energy Costs and Improves Reliability for Computer Data Centers

### Media Invited to Tour Sun Microsystems Data Center on June 21 

**What:** An innovative demonstration for a project to switch the
alternating current (AC) powering data centers to DC (direct current) to
reduce electricity and other operating costs by billions of dollars.

Data centers---the backbone of the Information Age---provide data
storage for websites and data bases in support of virtually every
larger-sized private corporation and institution. However, these centers
can use 100 times more electricity than a typical office building on a
square foot basis---putting a strain on the electric grid especially in
the summer months ahead.

**When:** 10 a.m. Wednesday June 21, 2006

**Where:** The Sun Microsystems facility

7777 Gateway Blvd, Newark, CA

**Why:** The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimates that three
percent of U.S. electricity is consumed by digital equipment (computers,
servers, routers, etc). Of this total roughly 0.12 percent (about 500
megawatts) is used to power data centers. In the San Francisco Bay area
and the Silicon Valley, where 17 percent of the total data centers or
server farms nationwide are located, it is estimated that about 80
megawatts are needed to keep these running at all times. With financial
support from the California Energy Commission, researchers at the
Berkeley Lab have teamed with Silicon Valley giants, including Sun,
Intel, Cisco and many other industry partners to demonstrate a
technology with a potential to distribute DC current directly to data
center equipment instead of AC from the grid. The idea is to reduce the
centers' operating costs by billions of dollars while improving
reliability and lengthening the life of the servers.

**Who:** The Berkeley Lab Project team has assembled an operating
demonstration of DC power strategies and will provide a summary
presentation and a tour of the facility. A question and answer session
will follow.

**Visual opportunities:** An operational data center, including servers
and racks.

Media Representatives interested in attending the demonstration should
call or e-mail Allan Chen at (510) 486-4210 or a_chen@lbl.gov.

More information on DC-powering of data centers:

<http://hightech.lbl.gov/dc-powering/about.html>

<http://www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2002_releases/2002-03-01_server_farms_nr.html>

Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory located
in Berkeley, California. It conducts unclassified scientific research
and is managed by the University of California. Visit our Website at
www.lbl.gov.
**[INTERVENTION: CONFRONTING THE ALCOHOLIC/SUBSTANCE
ABUSER]{.underline}**

**[What is intervention]{.underline}**? With so many dramatic stories on
television lately involving the antics of show business personalities,
many people who live in long-drawn-out alcoholic situations or
situations involving substance abuse, think that they must suffer in
silence. They are apt to feel despair, frustration, anxiety, fear,
sleepless nights and a whole host of other negative feelings. In many
cases, their domestic situation may have been going on for many years,
with broken promises, acrimonious fights, and stony silences. With
appropriate knowledge, this kind of situation does not have to be
endured. Most people, however, acting out of impulsive frustration will
attempt some kind of behavior change but will renege when immediate
signs of improvement are not apparent.

**An intervention is any attempt to look at the family situation in a
different way, and choose new behaviors that are non-punitive**.
Alcoholic family systems are usually very dependent, with locked-in
dysfunctional family roles (enabler, hero, etc.). Any change in these
dysfunctional behaviors creates anxiety in the drinking member of the
family. The creative use of this anxiety can be a powerful motivating
force toward taking initial steps in recovery. Remember that recovery is
a **process, rather than an event.** Family members should be helped to
see that all of these change efforts, on their part initially, are part
of the process toward working through denial.

**How to get help in an alcoholic/substance abuse situation?**

-   **Come in to EAP, get some private 1-1 counseling and sort out your
    thoughts and feelings. We will assess your options and come up with
    a plan. Call X4567 for an appointment.**

-   **See an EAP provider in your community, through Cigna Behavioral
    Health. Call EAP at X4567 to get a referral.**

-   **Start attending local meetings of Al-Anon Family Groups. You can
    download a meeting list by googling the above in your county.
    Al-Anon is for the family/friends of people who abuse substances.**

-   **Print out the link which discusses effective interventions:**
    [**http://www.freedominstitute.org/programs/intervention_guidelines.html**](http://www.freedominstitute.org/programs/intervention_guidelines.html)

**Do not despair...help is available. Just ask.**
**Checklist for Control Chart Reviews**

**Essential Items**

\_\_\_\_\_ Control Charts cover entire scope (are available for each
measurement parameter).

Missing areas:

\_\_\_\_\_ Control charts have titles (or otherwise include)

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Laboratory name or other identifying information

\_\_\_\_\_\_ SOP(s)

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Balance/Other equipment

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Standard ID, Check standard ID

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Nominal load/value

\_\_\_\_\_\_ dates/chronology/time periods if not used on the x axis

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Legends if multiple series and extra information are
plotted; to avoid confusion

\_\_\_\_\_\_Control charts have x and y axis with labels and

\_\_\_\_\_\_all measurement values have units of measure associated with
them

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Control charts have

\_\_\_\_\_\_mean value (and units)

\_\_\_\_\_\_standard deviation (and units)

\_\_\_\_\_\_d.f. (if not obvious and a small number)

\_\_\_\_\_\_ alternative summaries of this information and suitable
references (e.g., tables)

\_\_\_\_\_\_PMAP printed summary reports of control data with the charts

\_\_\_\_\_\_reference values and source and bias if
appropriate/available

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Control charts have limits that are based on

\_\_\_\_\_\_statistical controls of

> \_\_\_\_\_\_warning limits (i.e.,2 sd) and
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_action/control limits (i.e., 3 sd

Or \_\_\_\_\_\_specification limits (e.g., tolerances or smaller ratios
of tolerances)

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Range charts have (additionally or differently from other
control charts)

\_\_\_\_\_\_average range (volume, length)

\_\_\_\_\_\_no values below zero

\_\_\_\_\_\_appropriate limits based on R limits

**Good Items (on chart or in "database")**

\_\_\_\_\_\_ Control charts have (when applicable and meaningful if not
otherwise noted, e.g., in a table)

\_\_\_\_\_\_Tolerances: when applicable

\_\_\_\_\_\_Uncertainties: for reference value, check standard, and the
process output

\_\_\_\_\_\_Equipment information: device readability, configuration
(stability settings/timing)

\_\_\_\_\_\_Standard information: calibration date and interval
information

\_\_\_\_\_\_Responsible staff: need on chart or in database

\_\_\_\_\_\_Status of control: in control, out of control

\_\_\_\_\_\_History: previous limits and history of the chart/data

\_\_\_\_\_\_Other items noted (with comments)

\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_
N024823

March 28, 2008

CLA-2-70:OT:RR:NC:1:126

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 7013.99.5000, 7013.99.8000

Ms. Francine Ramsey

Hampton Direct, Inc.

350 Pioneer Drive

P.O. Box 1199

Williston, VT 05495

RE: The tariff classification of a decorative glass article from China

Dear Ms. Ramsey:

In your letter dated March 5, 2008, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. A representative sample and photograph of the
item you wish to import were submitted with your ruling request.

The submitted sample, designated as "Hummingbird & Daffodil Sun Catcher"
-- item number 64450, is a large, decorative hanging glass ornament
(suncatcher) framed in metal. The suncatcher is composed of transparent
glass that was painted on the surface and outlined with iron-colored
paint thus creating an illusion of stained glass. The suncatcher, which
measures 13" in diameter, features a pair of hummingbirds with
daffodils. A metal chain is attached to the top of the article for
hanging.

When the suncatcher (item number 64450) is valued over thirty cents but
not over three dollars, the applicable subheading will be 7013.99.5000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides
glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor
decoration or similar purposes... other glassware: other: other: other:
valued over thirty cents but not over three dollars each. The rate of
duty will be 30 percent ad valorem.

When the suncatcher (item number 64450) is valued over three dollars but
not over five dollars, the applicable subheading will be 7013.99.8000,
HTSUS, which provides for glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen,
toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes... other
glassware: other: other: other: valued over three dollars but not over
five dollars each. The rate of duty will be 11.3 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change.
The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are
provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

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

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Jacob Bunin at 646-733-3027.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
\"Bradfield, John\" \<jbradfield@cpamail.org\>

09/05/2006 09:25 PM

To: Group A-AND-R-DOCKET@EPA

cc

bcc

Subject: RE: Comments: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0672; and Docket No.

EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0538

The attachment mentioned in the accompanying comments was not included
in

the first transmission.

John

John Bradfield

Director of Environmental Affairs

Composite Panel Association

18922 Premiere Court

Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1574 USA

301.670.0604 · Direct 301.840.9094 x229 · Fax 301.840.1252 ·

1.866.4Composites · jbradfield@cpamail.org · http://www.pbmdf.com

From: Bradfield, John

Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 5:24 PM

To: \'a-and-r-docket@epa.gov\'

Subject: Comments: Docket No. EPA--HQ--OAR--2006--0672; and Docket No.
EPA--HQ--

OAR--2006--0538

To Whom It May Concern:

Attached are our comments for two EPA dockets:

Consumer and Commercial Products,

Group II---Determination to Issue

Control Techniques Guidelines in Lieu

of Regulations, Docket No. EPA--HQ--

OAR--2006--0672.

AND

Consumer and Commercial Products---

Flat Wood Paneling Coatings, Docket

No. EPA--HQ--OAR--2006--0538,

I would appreciate it if you would place them in the appropriate
dockets.

Thanks.

John

John Bradfield

Director of Environmental Affairs

Composite Panel Association

18922 Premiere Court

Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1574 USA

301.670.0604 · Direct 301.840.9094 x229 · Fax 301.840.1252 ·

1.866.4Composites · jbradfield@cpamail.org · http://www.pbmdf.com
**FALL 2007** **ROUTINE SCHEDULE** **ADDITIONAL FULL DISK SCANS**

**[GOES-12 FULL DISK SCANS DURING THE GOES-11 KOZ &
ECLIPSE:]{.underline}**

**[DATE]{.underline} [J-DAY]{.underline} [TIME]{.underline}**

**AUG 14 226 0845 to 0944Z**

**AUG 15-17 227-229 0815 to 0944Z**

**AUG 18 -- SEP 03 230-246 0815 to 1014Z**

**SEP 04 - SEP 08 247-251 0815 to 1044Z**

**SEP 09 - OCT 19 252-292 0745 to 1044Z**

**OCT 20 293 0745 to 0914Z**

**OCT 21 - OCT 25 294-298 0815 to 0914Z**

**[GOES-11 FULL DISK SCANS DURING THE GOES-12 KOZ &
ECLIPSE:]{.underline}**

**[DATE]{.underline} [J-DAY]{.underline} [TIME]{.underline}**

**AUG 14 - AUG 20 226-232 0430 to 0629Z**

**AUG 21 - SEP 04 233-247 0400 to 0629Z**

**SEP 05 - SEP 19 248-262 0400 to 0659Z**

**SEP 20 - OCT 02 263-275 0330 to 0659Z**

**OCT 03 - OCT 18 276-291 0400 to 0659Z**

**OCT 19 - OCT 29 292-302 0400 to 0529Z**

**OCT 30 292-302 0400 to 0529Z**
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> January 9, 2003

# VA Teaches Disabled Veterans to Ski

> WASHINGTON -- More than 350 disabled veterans will ski the Rocky
> Mountains at the 17^th^ annual Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
> in Snowmass Village at Aspen, Colo., March 31 to April 5.
>
> This rehabilitation program is open to all U.S. military veterans with
> spinal cord injury or disease, certain neurological conditions,
> orthopedic amputations, visual impairments or other disabilities, who
> receive care at any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility.
>
> Sponsored by VA and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the clinic
> is hosted by the Grand Junction (Colo.) VA Medical Center and VA's
> Rocky Mountain Network.
>
> At the clinic, disabled veterans will learn adaptive Alpine and Nordic
> skiing, and will be introduced to a variety of other adaptive
> activities and sports, such as rock climbing, scuba diving,
> snowmobiling and sled hockey. The U.S. Secret Service will also teach
> self-defense.
>
> \"VA is committed to providing disabled veterans the rehabilitation
> opportunities they need to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives,\" said
> Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. \"Their courage to
> overcome life's obstacles and soar above their physical limitations is
> an inspiration to all of us.\"
>
> Known as \"Miracles on a Mountainside,\" the National Disabled
> Veterans Winter Sports Clinic shows that the lives of disabled
> veterans can be changed forever when they discover the extraordinary
> challenges they can overcome.
>
> **- More -**
>
> **Winter Sports Clinic 2/2/2/2**
>
> \"The Winter Sports Clinic conveys our compassionate commitment to
> never forget the battles that our military men and women have fought
> and continue fight as they overcome their disabilities,\" said DAV
> National Commander Edward R. Heath, Sr. Since 1991, DAV has
> co-sponsored the event with VA.
>
> As National Honorary Chairperson for VA's National Rehabilitation
> Special Events, actress Bo Derek shares this commitment, helping to
> spread the good news about VA's rehabilitation programs and bringing
> visibility to the courageous veterans who participate in the clinic.
>
> VA is a recognized leader in rehabilitation, with recreational therapy
> programs at each of its 162 hospitals. DAV is a nonprofit,
> congressionally chartered veterans service organization, with a
> membership of more than one million wartime disabled veterans.

For further information, contact Annie Tuttle, VA Public Affairs
Coordinator, Winter Sports Clinic, at (909) 422-3193; or Rob Lewis, DAV
Communications, at (859) 442-2049.

> \# \# \#
>
> 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:\
  **May 8, 2001                       **John Winston (202) 418-7450

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

FCC Upholds \$750,000 Slamming Fine to Coleman Enterprises, Inc.

[Washington, D.C.]{.underline} - Today the Federal Communications
Commission (Commission) released an order denying a Petition for
Reconsideration filed by Coleman Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Local Long
Distance, Inc. (CEI) in which CEI requests review of the Commission's
November, 2000 Order of Forfeiture.

The Commission had imposed a \$750,000 fine on CEI for violation of the
Commission's rules against slamming. That order was based on an
investigation that followed the Commission's receipt of hundreds of
written consumer complaints against CEI during an eleven-month period.

In its request for reconsideration, CEI argued, among other things, that
the fine should be reduced or rescinded because CEI had filed for
bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. In today's order,
however, the Commission determined that the egregious nature of the
violations at issue, combined with the fact that CEI is a going concern,
militates against reduction or recession of the fine.

Action by the Commission, May 3, 2001, by Order (FCC 01-154). Chairman
Powell, Commissioners Ness, Furchtgott-Roth and Tristani.

File No. EB-99-09

Enforcement Bureau Contacts: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Katherine
Power at (202) 418-0919.

\- FCC -
To: IPAC Users

Effective December 2007, agencies will no longer receive an SF 1081,
Voucher and Schedule of Withdrawals and Credits for check claims
activity. This activity has been automated and will be reported in IPAC.

Currently IPAC/TRACS contains four (4) types of activity:

1)  Unavailable Check Cancellation (UCC),

2)  Limited Payability Cancellation (LPC),

3)  Payment Over Cancellation (POC), and

4)  Reclamation Credits (REC).

In December, there will be four (4) additional transaction types:

Reversals,

Miscellaneous Credits,

Miscellaneous Debits, and

Reversal -- Payment Over Cancellation.

After implementation, transaction detail can be obtained by accessing
IPAC/TRACS.

For [Connect Direct]{.underline} users, summary information will
continue to be sent via Connect Direct. For the transaction detail, you
will need to access IPAC/TRACS.

There are no changes to the way Connect Direct users receive UCC, LPC,
POC, and REC activity. You will continue to receive transaction detail
via Connect Direct and summary information in IPAC/TRACS.

Please contact your Accounts Branch representative with any questions
you may have concerning this change.

[Saleema Ross - (202) 874-5859]{.underline} [Betty Richardson - (202)
874-6997]{.underline}

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of the Army

Office of Personnel Management Department of the Air Force

> Railroad Retirement Board

[Amy Chen -- (202) 874-7020]{.underline}

Department of the Navy

[Rose Ng - (202) 874-8252]{.underline}

[Arlene Ashley -- (202) 874-7696]{.underline} Corp of Engineers

Social Security Administration Postal Service

Department of State

[Lee Innis -- (202) 874-8630]{.underline}

Internal Revenue Service

Small Agencies
Day: 10/07/02

Latitude: 27°47.02 N

Water depth: 613 m

Core number: **MD02-2557 GHF**

GMT time: 10:10

Longitude: 91°29.98 W

Location: Bush Hill Basin

Corer type: Gravity/Heat flux core

Corer length:

Core length: 5.59 m

**Observations** 

*Corer condition:*

Heat fluxes measurement done, 3 triggers: GHF1: 27°46.48 N, 91°29.92 W

GHF2: 27°46.98 N, 91°24.34 W, GHF 3: 27°46.97 N, 91°28.64 W

Core condition: Good

**Sections and Sampling **

*Number of sections recovered and conditions:*

23 sections of 1.5m were recovered; the last section measures 125 cm

*Onboard sampling and post cruise processing:*

-   Both the working and archive halves will be stored at Texas A&M

-   One bag of core top sediment

-   MST magnetic susceptibility, gamma ray attenuation and p-wave
    measurements were made downcore, at a resolution of 2cm. Colour
    measurements were taken every 2 cm.

-   USGS core measurements and activities : Thermal conductivity (
    Univ.Victoria)

## Summary of physical and sedimentological observations

*Dominant lithologies:* 0-266 cm light greenish to greenish gray
homogeneous silty clay. Foraminifers and coccoliths are abundant.
266-322, interval with various colours of silty clay rich in
foraminifers. 322-558.5 cm Layered light to dark greenish gray
bioturbated silty clay. Degassing structures over this last section.

*Minor lithologies*: None.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

OREGON

[MATERIAL SPECIFICATION]{.underline}

[MS-206 PLASTIC PIPE]{.underline}

1\. [SCOPE]{.underline}

> This specification governs the quality of plastic pipe and fittings.

2\. [QUALITY]{.underline}

> The pipe shall conform to American Society of Testing Material
> Specification, ASTM or Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
> standard applicable for the manufacture of this pipe.
>
> [Material]{.underline} [SDR^1^]{.underline} [SCH 40 & 80]{.underline}
> [PIP^2^]{.underline}
>
> NRCS or ASTM ASTM NRCS
>
> Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- D-2282 D-1527 430-DD
>
> Styrene, ABS 430-DD 430-EE
>
> 430-EE
>
> Polyethylene, PE D-2239 D-2104
>
> D-3035 D-2247
>
> 430-DD
>
> 430-EE
>
> Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC D-2241 D-1785 430-DD
>
> 430-DD 430-EE
>
> 430-EE
>
> \*For pipelines conveying potable water, the material also requires
> approval of the National Sanitary Foundation, NSF.
>
> ^1^ SDR, Standard Dimension Ratio
>
> ^2^ PIP, Plastic Irrigation Pipe

3\. [FITTINGS]{.underline}

> The fittings shall be of a material, size and pressure rating
> compatible with the pipe materials and withstand a working pressure
> equal to or greater than the pipe.

4\. [JOINTS]{.underline}

> a\. Solvent welding of joints shall be in accordance with the
> recommendation of the pipe manufacturer.
>
> b\. Rubber gasket joints and the gasket material shall conform to ASTM
> D-3139.
>
> c\. All joints and connections shall withstand a working pressure
> equal to or greater than the pipe.
> ![](media/image1.png){width="1.5847222222222221in"
> height="0.7277777777777777in"} ***Disaster News***

***Economic Injury Loans for Small Businesses***

SBA Disaster Assistance--Field Operations Center East-One Baltimore
Place, Suite 300-Atlanta, GA 30308

**Release Date:** May 11, 2007 **Contact:** Michael Lampton

**Release Number:** 07-388, NY 10660 **Phone:** 404-347-3771

**SBA ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN**

**DEADLINE APPROCHING**

**ROCHESTER, N.Y. -** The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is
reminding businesses that\
**June 12** is the filing deadline for economic injury disaster loans
available to small businesses located in the primary county of Orleans
and the contiguous counties of Genesee, Monroe, and Niagara in the State
of New York**.**

"SBA's disaster declaration was issued as a result of a similar action
taken by the Secretary of Agriculture to help farmers recover from
damages and losses to crops caused by excessive rain July 10, 2006
through August 8, 2006," said Frank Skaggs, Director of SBA Field
Operations Center East.

Under this declaration, SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
program is available to farm-related and nonfarm-related, small business
concerns and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered economic
injury as a direct result of this disaster. Farmers and ranchers are not
eligible to apply to SBA.

Eligible small businesses may qualify for loans up to \$1.5 million.
These loans are available at a 4 percent interest rate with loan terms
up to 30 years. SBA determines eligibility for the program based on the
size and type of business and its financial resources. Loan amounts and
terms are set by SBA and are based upon each applicant's financial
condition. Under this disaster declaration, SBA cannot provide loans to
agricultural producers.

Interested business owners should contact SBA's Customer Service Center
by calling 1-800-659-2955\
(1-800-877-8339 for the hearing-impaired), Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. until 9 p.m. EDT. Business loan applications can also be downloaded
from the SBA's website at
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance).
Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business
Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center -- 14925 Kingsport
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

**Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than
[June 12, 2007]{.underline}.**

*\# \# \#*

*For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Programs, visit our
website at
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance).*
*Poster Presentation 5-17*

**Natural Cashew Apple Juice as Fermentation Medium for Hyaluronic Acid
Production by *Streptococcus* *zooepidemicus***

A. H. S. Oliveira^1^ , C.S. Ogrodowski^2^ , L.R. B. Gonçalves^1^ , and
[M. H. A. Santana^1^]{.underline}^\*^

^1^Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Ceará, Campus
Pici, CEP: 60455-760, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.

^2^School of Chemical Engineering, State University of Campinas, C.P.
6066, CEP:13083-970,

Campinas, Brazil

Phone: 55-19 - 3788-3921 email: lena@feq.unicamp.br

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a polysaccharide which exists in many connective
tissues fulfilling functions such as flexibility and structure
maintenance. In bacteria, HA forms a extracellular capsulae in
streptococci culture. HA has been used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and
medical areas due to its physico-chemical properties and
biocompatibility. In general, culture media for production of HA by
*Streptococcus* *zooepidemicus* are expensive due to the presence of
various aminoacids and vitamins. Furthermore, innoculum is prepared
using Brain Heart Infusion (BHI medium) which may add immunogenic
characteristics to the product. This work investigated the performance
of cashew apple juice as medium for innoculum preparation and
fermentation. Similar levels of cell mass were obtained in innoculum
when cashew apple juice supplemented with yeast extract was used, as
compared with BHI medium. High concentration of HA, 17,60g/L , was
obtained in a batch fermentation with 2vvm aeration when the same
natural medium was used . The product was viscous but not viscoelastic.
These results show the feasibility for production of HA using cashew
juice. Furthermore, it is a promising process that offers the advantage
of using an agricultural residue generated in large amount in Brazil
(cashew juice) in order to obtain a high added value product.
Date: 7-9-08

To: Department of Health and Human Services

Attn: CMS-1403-P

PO Box 8013

Baltimore, MD 21244-8013

From: Kristi Williamson, RN, BSN, CWON

6307 Waterford Blvd. Suite 210

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Re: CMS-1403-P

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to submit my disapproval for the proposed changes to CPAP
and related equipment reimbursement for facilities that are associated
with a sleep lab. I feel this decision is a great disservice to the
patient requiring such equipment.

The RPSGT\'s that administer the patient\'s sleep study are trained in
the appropriate selection of the CPAP, appropriate masks, headgear,
etc.... and are able to assist the patient with a customized fit [during
hours of sleep]{.underline}, which in turn assists with compliance once
the patient is home alone with their equipment. For many patients, they
are frightened and somewhat resistant to using a CPAP on a nightly
basis. With the special training the RSPGT's receive in mask selection
and fitting techniques, they are able to find a comfortable fit for the
patient and actually supervise the compliance, fit and comfort level of
the patient during the remainder of their sleep study.

In addition to this, many patients prefer to use the same mask that was
used during their sleep study. Speaking from personal experience, I
found it very inconvenient to be directed to a separate DME due to my
private insurance carrier; it was more than 50 miles away from my home
and they did not have the same type of CPAP or mask that I used during
my sleep study. Therefore I was faced with a decision to "take my
chances" that the equipment, mask and headgear presented to me would be
a comfortable and air-tight fit once I got it home and was lying in bed.
I specifically asked the DME company I was dealing with what would
happen in the event that I got home and the mask did not work for me.
They told me that I would have to purchase another mask; my insurance
would only cover 1 every 6 months. Therefore; I would be out additional
money to get a mask that fit well during the hours of sleep. For many of
our Medicare patients, this simply is not a feasible option; many can't
even afford to purchase their monthly medications!

Any mask with headgear performs differently due to a patient's sleep
habits, the amount of tossing and turning, general environmental
concerns, bedding, etc.... It is difficult to determine if a mask will
stay on during the night without actually sleeping with it. By providing
patients with the option to purchase the same equipment and mask they
used during their sleep study, the patient will not have to be concerned
with purchasing additional masks or headgear when the first mask did not
fit.

And lastly, many patients on the Medicare program have difficulty
dealing with multiple doctors' appointments, home health agencies, DME
company's etc... Why couldn't we make it as convenient and simple as
possible for our sleep deprived elderly?

I respectfully request that you reconsider the proposal CMS-1403-P.

Thank you-

Kristi Williamson, RN, BSN, CWON

Director of Clinical Services
Dear Colleague:

I would like to draw your attention to an editorial on SCHIP published
on September 24, 2007, in the Northwest Florida Daily News.

**A choice between bad or worse**

   President Bush correctly has promised to veto an irresponsible,
insidious bill that would provide government-subsidized health care to
children of middle-class families earning as much as \$83,000 a year
under a program originally intended to benefit only the poor.

   The president last week rightly identified the Democratic-controlled
Congress' motive in attempting to expand welfare to the middle class as
"an incremental step toward the goal of government-run health care for
every American." The State Children's Health Insurance Program would
spend an additional \$35 billion, bringing the total cost of the program
to \$60 billion over 10 years. The expansion is expected to cover 2.6
million more children, but 1.2 million of those already have private
insurance.

   Extending benefits to non-poor families "would move millions of
American children who now have private health insurance into
government-run health care," Mr. Bush said. "Our goals should be for
children who have no health insurance to be able to get private
coverage, not for children who already have private health insurance to
be able to get government coverage.  "I believe this is a step toward
federalization of health care," Mr. Bush said.

   The president's right, but he shouldn't be surprised. The intent of
SCHIP, established in 1997, was to provide government benefits for
children whose parents aren't poor enough to get welfare, but who can't
afford private insurance. From its inception, SCHIP provided tax funds
to states for families earning up to twice the federal poverty limit.
Once the welfare entitlement line was crossed from serving the poor to
serving the near-poor as well, the debate inevitably became one of
degree, not of principle.

   Mr. Bush wants to increase funding by \$5 billion, but to restrict
the entitlement to family incomes of no more than twice the poverty
level. Democrats want to increase the limit to four times the poverty
level. Both seek to use federal tax money to subsidize health care for
people who don't qualify for welfare. Whoever prevails, it's
nevertheless "a step toward federalization of health care." Even without
an expansion of SCHIP, nearly half the nation's children already are
covered by some government health program. Obviously, nowhere near half
the nation's children are poor.

   We would prefer the president and Congress quit quibbling about how
much to federalize health care, and take steps to de-federalize it by
removing government controls, restrictions and mandates so the free
market can drive down costs and increase availability.

With warm personal regards, I am

Sincerely,

**JEFF MILLER**

Member of Congress, FL-01
TRACY HEIDELBERG

**Controller**

**Washington Closure Hanford**

Tracy Heidelberg is Controller of Washington Closure Hanford and is
responsible for the financial activities of the River Corridor Closure
Project.

Washington Closure manages the River Corridor Closure Project at the
U.S. Department of Energy Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state.

The project team is responsible for safely cleaning up and taking down
hundreds of excess facilities, cleaning up waste sites and burial
grounds, and placing deactivated plutonium production reactors in
interim safe storage. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2013
and exceed \$2 billion.

Tracy was appointed Controller of Washington Closure in August 2005. She
was previously the Controller for Bechtel Hanford under the
Environmental Restoration Contract for the DOE at the Hanford Site.

Tracy is a graduate of Central Washington University and has over 20
years of experience in accounting, finance, and project controls on the
Hanford Site. She transitioned from Bechtel to Washington Closure in
2005 after 12 years of service with Bechtel.

Tracy resides with her family in Richland, Washington.
***Disaster News***![](media/image1.png){width="1.5847222222222221in"
height="0.7277777777777777in"}

***Economic Injury Loans for Small Businesses***

SBA Disaster Assistance--Field Operations Center East-One Baltimore
Place, Suite 300-Atlanta, GA 30308

**Release Date:** September 7, 2007 **Contact:** Michael Lampton

**Release Number:** 07-686, VA 10980 **Phone:** 404-347-3771

**SBA DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE FOLLOWING**

**SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE DISASTER DECLARATION**

**ATLANTA -** The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces
that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses located in
the counties of Bell, Harlan, Letcher and Pike in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky.

"These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more
primary counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. SBA recognizes that
disasters do not usually stop at the county or state lines. For that
reason, counties adjacent to primary counties named in the declaration
are included," according to Frank Skaggs, Director of SBA Field
Operations Center East.

SBA's disaster declaration was issued as a result of a similar action
taken by the Secretary of Agriculture to help farmers recover from
damages and losses to crops caused by drought January 1, 2007 and
continuing.

Under this declaration, SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
program is available to farm-related and nonfarm-related small business
concerns and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered economic
injury as a direct result of this disaster. Farmers and ranchers are not
eligible to apply to SBA but nurseries are eligible to apply for
economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions.

Eligible small businesses may qualify for loans up to \$1.5 million.
These loans are available at a 4 percent interest rate with loan terms
up to 30 years. SBA determines eligibility for the program based on the
size and type of business and its financial resources. Loan amounts and
terms are set by SBA and are based upon each applicant's financial
condition. Under this disaster declaration, SBA cannot provide loans to
agricultural producers.

Interested business owners should contact SBA's Customer Service Center
by calling 1-800-659-2955\
(1-800-877-8339 for the hearing-impaired) Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT). Business
loan applications can also be downloaded from the SBA's website at
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance).
Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business
Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

**Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than
[April 8, 2008]{.underline}.**

\# \# \#

***For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Programs, visit
our website at***
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance)*.*