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# American Health Information Community

**Workgroup Meeting: Consumer Empowerment**

**AGENDA**

**Date: Monday, March 20, 2006**

**Time: 1:00 pm ET -- 5:00 pm ET**

**Room: 705A**

**Hubert Humphrey Building**

**200 Independence Avenue**

**Washington DC 20201**

1.  Call to Order and Welcome by Workgroup Co-Chairs

> -- *Nancy Davenport Ennis, National Patient Advocate Foundation*
>
> -- *Daniel Green on behalf of Linda Springer, Office of Personnel
> Management*

2.  Roll Call of Participants -- *All*

3.  Review of Meeting Agenda and Desired Outcome -- *Nancy Davenport
    Ennis, Daniel Green (5 minutes)*

4.  Review of action items from last meeting and feedback from the
    Community meeting on March 7^th^ -- *Nancy Davenport-Ennis (5-10
    minutes)*

5.  Review of streamlined principles -- *David Lansky (10 minutes)*

6.  Discussion of roadmap to achieve goal of submitting concrete
    recommendations to the Secretary and the other AHIC members at the
    May meeting.

7.  Work group discussion of development of timeline based on roadmap --
    *Nancy Davenport-Ennis (30 minutes)*

8.  Review of matrix and discussion of priority areas and preliminary
    recommendations on who, what and how to meet the specific charge --
    *Nancy Davenport-Ennis and Dan Green (30-45 minutes)*

9.  Review and discussion of barriers and policy issues based on
    testimony -- *Nancy Davenport-Ennis, Kelly Cronin, Sue McAndrew (1
    hour)*

10. Identification of additional areas for policy analysis, testimony,
    and discussion of any preliminary recommendations -- *Nancy
    Davenport-Ennis and Kelly Cronin (10 minutes)*

11. Next Steps, Assignments and Timeline for developing recommendations
    to the Community by May 8^th^ -- *Nancy Davenport-Ennis (10
    minutes)*

12. Public input

13. Adjournment -- Co-Chairs
Speciation and Gene Flow in the *Batrachoseps relictus* group, [LeRoy G.
Robinson, Jr^1^]{.underline}, Elizabeth L. Jockusch^1^\*, Iñigo
Martinez-Solano^1,\ 2^, University of Connecticut^1^, Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Storrs, CT 06269, Instituto de
Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos^2^, Ronda de Toledo, Ciudad Real,
Spain, 13004 [Elizabeth.Jockusch@uconn.edu]{.underline}

*Batrachoseps (*slender salamanders) is a genus that has one of the
largest assortments of salamander species in North America. The
*relictus* group consists of a collection of four described species (*B.
kawia, B. diabolicous, B. regious, and B. relictious*) distributed along
the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Although cryptic, these four species
were recognized as distinct based on mitochondrial and allozyme data.
This group has been at the center of much debate with respect to species
differentiation for each individual. Testing the current theories about
speciation and gene flow within the group was accomplished by means of
Polymerase Chain Reactions followed by sequencing and analyzing segments
of both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA that show divergence across all
species. The regions included in this study are introns in myosin light
chain 2, parvalbumin, interleukin enhancer binding factor 3, and
Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, and the mitochondrial gene
Cytochrome B. The mitochondrial phylogenetic tree is normally used as a
guide when identifying an individual's species because mitochondrial DNA
is extremely conserved in comparison to nuclear DNA, which shows a great
deal more diversity. However, strictly using mitochondrial DNA to
identify an individual species can be problematic because of the
possibility that an individual's mitochondrial lineage might not match
its species. It is possible to better interpret the evolutionary history
of the group based upon the divergence in nuclear genes, even though in
the nuclear data there is a tendency for individuals to group with
samples outside of their own identified species. Despite of the tendency
for the data set to be cryptic, some patterns are evident. Phylogenetic
trees of Cytochrome B identify four lineages that correlate with the
four recognized species, but several lineages show very high levels of
sequence variation. Like the mitochondrial gene tree, nuclear gene trees
identify multiple highly divergent lineages. However, sets of
individuals do not group together consistently across all markers. Some
differences between genes may result from gene flow between
geographically adjacent species while other differences may be due to
differential lineage sorting. These results show that the four species
within the *relictus* group are not as clearly defined as once thought.

LeRoy G. Robinson, Jr. was supported by an REU supplement to NSF grant
DEB-0543446
Labels and Letters Won\'t Stop More RU-486 Deaths

 

 

Dear Colleague,

 

Once again the urgency of passing H.R. 1079, the \"RU-486 Suspension and
Review Act of 2005\" or \"Holly\'s Law\", has been reiterated to the
American people. The disturbing revelation of at least two previously
unreported deaths of Californian women was buried in a news release
announcing it is modifying the label to include updated safety
information for RU-486 by its manufacturer Danco.   RU-486 already had
the FDA\'s highest level black box warning.  Clearly labels and letters
to doctors are not protecting the life and safety of young American
women from this dangerous drug. Please draw your attention to the FDA
press release that addresses these concerns.

 

            We would like to once again invite you all to join us in
cosponsoring this critical legislation that would help protect the lives
and health of pregnant women.  If you have any questions regarding H.R.
1079 please contact Mark Aitken at ext. 5-2721. Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

           

                              Roscoe G.
Bartlett                                Ralph M. Hall

                              Member of
Congress                            Member of Congress

 

           

                              Jeff
Miller                                             Charles W. Boustany,
Jr.

                              Member of
Congress                            Member of Congress

 

 

                              Patrick McHenry

                              Member of Congress
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# **Table 2**

# **Characteristics of study counties**

# *Study counties are mainly concentrated in the South and Midwest and are manufacturing- and farming-dependent*

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Number Percent of total

case study counties

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[Region]{.underline}

West 1 2.5

South 14 35.0

Midwest 17 42.5

Northeast 8 20.0

[County economic type]{.underline}^1^

Farming-dependent 8 20.0

Mining-dependent 4 10.0

Manufacturing-dependent 11 27.5

Government-dependent 4 10.0

Services-dependent 4 10.0

Nonspecialized 9 22.5

[County policy type]{.underline}^1^

Retirement-destination 2 5.0

Federal lands 3 7.5

Commuting 8 20.0

Persistent-poverty 8 20.0

Transfers-dependent 7 17.5

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# **Table 2 (Continued)**

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Number Percent of total

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[Nonmetro county size]{.underline}^2^

Urban population of 20,000 or more, 2 5.0

adjacent to a metro area

Urban population of 20,000 or more, 0 0.0

not adjacent to a metro area

Urban population of 2,500 -- 19,999, 11 27.5

adjacent to a metro area

Urban population of 2,500 -- 19,999, 15 37.5

not adjacent to a metro area

Completely rural or less than 2,500 5 12.5

urban population, adjacent to a metro area

Completely rural or less than 2,500 urban

population, not adjacent to a metro area 7 17.5

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Notes: ^1^County economic and policy types are classification systems
developed and periodically revised by ERS. For further information, see
Cook, Peggy J., and Karen L. Mizer, *The Revised ERS County Typology: An
Overview*, RDRR-89, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research
Service, December 1994.

^2^Nonmetro county size refers to a classification system developed and
periodically revised by ERS to group counties by the size of their urban
population and their adjacency to metro areas. For further information,
see Butler, Margaret A., and Calvin L. Beale, *Rural-Urban Continuum
Codes for Metro and Nonmetro Counties, 1993*, AGES 8428, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, September 1994.

Source: Calculated by ERS.
**Comment to the President\'s Advisory Panel on**

**Federal Tax Reform**

February 27, 2005

Submitted by:

Terrance Schulte

An individual citizen of the State of South Dakota

February 27, 2005

Submitted by:

Terrance Schulte

An individual citizen of the State of South Dakota

I wish to put before the Panel, and document for our children\'s
National Archives, the most important matters of constitutional abuse,
moral outrage, and concern for the future of this nation, as the Panel
ponders whether to continue to impose upon the People a method of
taxation that [violates virtually every constitutional principle and
protection provided by the Bill of Rights]{.underline}.

Let the record clearly show that the People know well about the fraud of
the income tax system and the abuse of the IRS under color of law, that
we dearly embrace the rights bestowed upon us by our Creator, and that
we are fully committed to peacefully ending the abuse and restoring
Constitutional Order to the land.

We, the People, know well the true and correct application of the IRS
code does NOT show as taxable the income of a citizen of one of the
several States having ONLY [intrastate]{.underline} income. We, the
People, know well that the IRS, employing double-speak and obfuscation,
misrepresents the true and correct application of

the Income Tax laws of the United States. We, the People, know well the
intimidation, deception, theft, terror and the destruction of countless
lives of honest, hard-working citizens, foisted on the American Peoples
as a result of the

February 27, 2005

Submitted by:

Terrance Schulte

An individual citizen of the State of South Dakota

unlawful acts of the IRS.

If this panel does not correct these travesties to justice, let history
record that the fate of the Republic and the freedom of the People were
decided by a group of biased and self-interested parties which included
a former IRS Commissioner, two former U.S. Senators, and a troupe of
academicians and experts in law, economics and finance \-- without ever
publicly uttering the words "Constitution" or "Bill of Rights."

I urge you, members of this Panel, to rectify these injustices, set
straight the path of the Republic and facilitate the bringing to
accountability the parties responsible for these heinous acts against
our God-given rights.

Father in heaven, look down on your people, give to us justice and
freedom as you intended and bring to justice all those who trample on
those sacred rights which you bestowed on all mankind. This we ask in
Your Son's name, Jesus Christ. Amen.
**Heart of Anchorage**

The Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program at the Alaska VA Healthcare
System and Regional office was nominated, along with Assets, Inc. (a
local community agency working with disabled citizens), for a "Heart of
Anchorage" award in the "Outstanding Community Service" category for
their collaborative efforts with Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd.

The Heart of Anchorage Awards recognize individuals, organizations and
businesses, who invested their time and energy into making Downtown
Anchorage a better place to live, work, play and learn.  The
"Outstanding Community Service" award celebrates an individual,
business, or organization that encourages safety and crisis management
in the Downtown area.

CWT and Assets, Inc. are the two sole providers of individuals to work
as Security Ambassadors for the Partnership, serving downtown businesses
and visitors. CWT has also developed a memorandum of agreement with the
Municipality of Anchorage to give veterans an opportunity for placements
as municipal employees.

Becky Beck, Executive Director, of Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Inc.
said, "Because of you, a great partnership has grown between the
Anchorage Downtown Partnership and the VA. I appreciate the hard workers
you've recruited for us, and I especially appreciate the personal
commitment you make to ensure each person has the greatest opportunity
for success. Your dedication works for all of us." Anchorage Downtown
Partnership employees provided by CWT and Assets, Inc. are clearly
making a difference in the way people view Downtown Anchorage. Their
continued commitment helps ensure our goal of making Downtown "the place
to work, live, and play."
December 31, 2007

Dear BLM,

This is my first time to make a comment on a BLM proposal. I am writing
today to state my opposition to the Western Oregon Plan Revision (WOPR).
I am just a regular citizen, with no special talents when it comes to
forest management. But, I can also see when a plan is flawed, and this
plan is abundant with flaws.

I am most concerned with the plans intent to:

1\. Increase old growth logging.

2\. The amount of proposed logging (720 million board feet annually in
Western Oregon).

3\. The use of clear-cutting.

4\. Building up to 1,000 miles of new roads in the forests.

5\. The elimination of up to 57% of tree buffers along rivers and
streams.

The above five reasons are the primary basis for my opposition to this
plan. There are others I could list, but these are the most important,
and in my opinion, should be sufficient for the WOPR to not be enacted.

As I mentioned, I am no forestry expert, but I do want to see our
forests and watersheds managed responsibly. I can understand a need to
increase some logging from the current levels. This plan goes too far
though in the amount of logging and the methods employed. Please
register my opposition to this plan.

Thank you,

Steven H. Jonas

Eugene, Oregon
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Hi Lydia,

Two typo edits:

On page 140, towards the bottom: "...responsiveness in health
individuals at (?) 0.080 ppm."

On page 141, middle: delete the word "well"

Thanks,

Rob

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Robert Johansson, Ph.D.

OMB/OIRA/NREA

725 17th St. NW, Room 10202

Washington, DC 20503

\(P\) 202-395-7873

\(F\) 202-395-7285

\(E\) [RJohansson@omb.eop.gov]{.underline}
**Raymond F. Greenberg**

**Deputy Director for Workforce Planning**

**Office of Human Resources**

**National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)**

Ray Greenberg was appointed by General John Gordon as the Deputy
Director for Workforce Planning for the National Nuclear Security
Administration. In this capacity, he serves as the Deputy Director for
Human Resources with responsibility for establishing the NNSA human
resources program, policies and practices, overseeing several aspects of
the NNSA restructuring and reengineering initiative, and ensuring the
delivery of human resources operational services for the NNSA
Headquarters program and support organizations.

After serving 3 years in the United States Army from 1966-1969, Mr.
Greenberg began his civilian career with the Department of the Army
before moving to the Office of Coal Research, Department of Interior. In
1975, he transferred with Coal Research to the newly established
Assistant Administrator for Fossil Energy, Energy Research and
Development Administration. From 1980-1988, Mr. Greenberg served as a
senior analyst under William Heffelfinger, Assistant Secretary for
Management and Administration, in the Office of Organization and
Management Systems. Prior to assuming his current position, Mr.
Greenberg served under the Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs for
thirteen years as the Chief of Organizational Analysis and as the
Director of Management Support.

Mr. Greenberg is a graduate of the University of Maryland and will
complete 36 years of public service this year. He and his wife Sharon
currently reside in Frederick, MD. His son, Ray Jr., is a graduate
student at Marshall University. His daughter, Kelly, is a junior at
James Madison University. His pet Corgi, Libby, is a brat.
January 10, 2008

Western Oregon Plan Revisions

P O Box 2965

Portland, OR 97208

Thank you for this opportunity to provide comments on the BLM's Western
Oregon Plan Revisions process. My wife and I have been residents of
Douglas County for over 30 years and understand the potential
contributions to be made to our cities, schools, and Douglas County by
carefully, yet actively managing these public lands. We also understand
the historical differences and management mandates associated with these
BLM lands and those lands within our County that are under the
jurisdiction of the Forest Service. The BLM lands are supposed to be
managed primarily for permanent timber production to support local
communities and economies in Western Oregon and to share revenues with
counties such as Douglas. In Douglas County these revenues have, in the
past, provided critical funding for law enforcement, social service
programs, libraries, and other services.

In an effort to better educate ourselves on this topic we have attended
meetings, reviewed information on the BLM website and read information
from other credible sources. We have decided to support the selection of
Alternative 2 in this plan revision process. It appears to provide
substantial protections to wildlife species and riparian areas and yet
allows for an increase in timber production and therefore shared
revenues. If properly managed this checkerboard pattern of federal lands
can provide a reasonable balance of resource use and resource
protection.

Because of the current federal debt, we can not expect that future
Presidents and Congresses will continue to provide adequate financial
support to our local governments and schools through renewal of the
Secure Rural Schools Act.

Sincerely,

Kenneth J. Hendrick and Marcia R. Hendrick

1826 NW Beaumont

Roseburg, OR. 97470
May 2, 2006

Guy A. Messick

The Madison Building

108 Chesley Drive

Media, Pennsylvania 19063-1712

Re: Clarification of OGC Opinion Letter 05-1018 (November 23, 2005).

Dear Mr. Messick:

You asked for a clarification of OGC Opinion Letter 05-1018 (November
23, 2005) (available on the web at
[www.ncua.gov](http://www.ncua.gov/)). The referenced letter addressed
whether a real-estate brokerage credit union service organization (CUSO)
could purchase an equity interest in a non-CUSO title insurance agency.
We concluded the CUSO could not make this investment because the facts
presented indicated the investment was not necessary to obtain services
or to receive a price reduction from the non-CUSO service provider. The
November letter only concerns investments by CUSOs in a non-CUSO service
provider. It does not address investments by credit unions in CUSOs.

A federal credit union (FCU) may invest in a CUSO whose owners include
parties that are not credit unions. The CUSO must primarily serve credit
unions, the investing credit union's membership, or the membership of
credit unions contracting with the CUSO. 12 C.F.R. §§ 712.2(b) and
712.3(b).

Please contact Staff Attorney Linda Dent or me if you have any
questions.

Sincerely,

/S/

Sheila A. Albin

Associate General Counsel

GC/LKD:bhs

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**FINDING:**

**DISCUSSION:**
The 115^th^ Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives
will be conducted during 23 March -- 03 April 2009, at the Hyatt
Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.

The Office of the Surgeon General requests that OPDIVs/STAFFDIVs submit
the names and CVs of O-5/O-6 officers they would like considered for
this training to LCDR Gregg Davis (Gregory.Davis@hhs.gov) by 26 January
2009. Individual officers interested in being considered for this
training must submit their request through their Commissioned Corps
Liaisons. OSG will then choose the officers to attend.

Agencies are responsible for all expenses associated with this training
(tuition is \$1790.91 and is payable to the U.S. Treasury Department).
Payment is due upon graduation from the Institute and is payable by
check to the \"U.S. Treasury Department\" and mailed to: Lt Col Susan
Jano, HQ USAF/SG1A, 110 Luke Ave, Room 400,

Bolling AFB DC 20032.

Location of Training: Hyatt Arlington, Arlington, Virginia

Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-233-1234 specifying the Hyatt
Arlington and referring to the March 2009 Interagency Institute for
Federal Health Care Executives. The guest room rates will be \$209
single occupancy or \$234 double occupancy plus applicable state and
local taxes (currently 10.25%). Rooms will not be guaranteed after 23
February 2009.

The purpose of the Institute is to provide an opportunity for the
seasoned, practicing federal health care executive to examine some of
the current issues in health care policy and management and to explore
their potential impact on the federal health care system, within a
two-week course. The design of the course assumes a high level of
conceptual knowledge and operating ability on the part of the
participants.

Given the intelligence and sophistication of these selected executives,
the faculty maximizes the learning experience by presenting new
materials resulting from research and experience, as well as examples
and case studies from the contemporary national health policy
decision-making process. Faculty members also seek involvement and
interaction by the participants to stimulate understanding and
communication across traditional agency boundaries.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Interagency
Institute for Federal Health Care Executives. USUHS is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing education for physicians.

USUHS is also accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on
Accreditation; and has been designated as a Pre-Approver of programs for
Category II (non-ACHE) continuing education credit toward advancement,
recertification or reappointment in the American College of Healthcare
Executives (ACHE).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:

December 19, 2002 Stacy Robinson at (202) 418-2533

Email: srobinso@fcc.gov

**ABERNATHY APPLAUDS CABLE AND CONSUMER ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES FOR
WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD OFFERING "PLUG AND PLAY" DIGITAL TV SETS TO
CONSUMERS**

Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy today thanked the cable and consumer
electronics industries for working together to give consumers access to
digital cable services through a digital television set without the need
for a set-top box. "This agreement will allow consumers who purchase a
digital television set to experience the same easy access to HDTV and
other digital services that they currently have for their analog
programming," Abernathy said. "By making the benefits of digital
television more accessible to consumers, these two industries have made
significant strides in furthering the digital transition," stated
Abernathy. "I understand that there are issues for the FCC to resolve
before this agreement can be implemented and I look forward to doing so
expeditiously after all interested parties have had an opportunity to
comment," Abernathy added.

\- FCC -
![](media/image1.png)**C**onstructive, **H**elpful, and **I**nformative
**P**ractices

***Beat Stress before it BEATS you!***

One simple definition of STRESS is \"when our expectations do not match
our current reality\". After all, it seems the point of most, if not
all, modern day advertising is to tell us that who we are and what we
have is NOT adequate and that we should forever be in relentless pusuit
of \"THE next best thing\". This disconnect - this mental and emotional
discomfort - does eventually take its toll on our health and sometimes
even our most cherished relationships. However, there are day to day
tidbits that we can use to battle stress - and WIN!

**IDENTIFY** sources of stress and deal with them one at a time. Do not
try to solve all problems at once. Work patiently through the list of
things to do. Understand and accept that some things may be beyond your
control and your responsibility.

**PLAN** leisure time. Pencil yourself in - better yet, use ink - on
your daily or weekly planner. Remember that your needs are important.
After all, you cannot pour out to others from an empty vessel.

**BE REALISTIC** about your ambitions and goals. While it is important
to stretch beyond our current reach, setting impossible goals is a sure
way to set ourselves up to fail. Small, successive successes are better
than none at all.

**Learn how to say NO** to others and even to yourself. There is a
difference between what is truly Important and what may be merely
Urgent. So what if your house isn\'t decorated like Martha Stewart\'s
and if your yard doesn\'t look like the feature from *Lawn and Garden*.

**Other Tips**: Drink alcohol in moderation. Eat a balanced diet.
Exercise regularly. Make duplicate keys. Avoid negative people. Don\'t
be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Tickle a baby. Talk less and
listen more. Forgive others and yourself. Praise others and yourself.
Get enough sleep. Play. Listen to relaxing music or nature sounds. Learn
a good, clean joke and share it often. Treat yourself like your own best
friend.
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**[MASS MEDIA BUREAU]{.smallcaps}**

#  IMPLEMENTS

Consolidated Database System (CDBS) Electronic Filing of FCC Forms 301,
302, 314, 315, 316 and 347

**Released: April 28, 2000**

The Mass Media Bureau announces the availability of the Radio and
Television Broadcast Station Consolidated Database System (CDBS) online
electronic forms filing system. This new Internet based electronic forms
filing system enables radio and television broadcast station applicants
to electronically file with the Commission: The Application for
Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station FCC Form 301; the
Application for FM Broadcast Station License FCC Form 302-FM; the
Application for Consent to Assignment and Transfer FCC Forms 314, 315,
and 316; and the Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV
Booster Station License FCC Form 347. Effective April 28, 2000, users
can access this system *via* the Internet from the Mass Media Bureau\'s
Web Site at:

**http://www.fcc.gov/mmb**

On September 23, 1999, the Mass Media Bureau implemented the new CDBS
system for processing broadcast radio and television station
applications. The Bureau is now implementing the electronic forms filing
component of the system. At this time, the Internet electronic filing
system supports FCC Forms 301,302-FM, 314, 315, 316 and 347. Paper
filing of the enumerated forms will be permitted for a six-month period
following initial release of the form, then electronic filing of the
form becomes mandatory. Electronic filing of the Forms 301, 302-FM, 314,
315, 316 and 347 will become mandatory October 27, 2000. After that
date, paper filing of these forms will only be accepted if accompanied
by a waiver demonstrating good cause for an exemption from the mandatory
electronic filing requirement.

Instructions for use of the electronic filing system are available in
the CDBS User's Guide which can be accessed from the electronic filing
web page. Special attention should be given to the details of the
applicant account registration function, form filing function, and the
fee form handling procedures, if a fee is required.

Internet access to the CDBS public access system at the Commission\'s
Web Site requires a user to have, at a minimum, a browser such as
Netscape version 3.04 or Internet Explorer version 3.51.

For technical assistance in running the system or to report technical
problems with the system, please contact the CDBS Help Desk at (202)
418-2MMB. To request additional information concerning specific
broadcast applications, please call (202) 418-2700 for broadcast radio
or (202) 418-1600 for broadcast television inquiries.

By: Chief, Mass Media Bureau

**-FCC-**
**STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL**

Re: *Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands; WT
Docket No. 99-266*

Our government-to-government relationship with tribal authorities make
us partners in the quest to bring access to all modern communications to
Indian Country. We share a common goal: to increase the availability of
telecommunications services on tribal lands. While penetration rates
have increased in the last decade, the chasm between penetration rates
on tribal lands and the national average must be closed. Current
penetration rates -- which are below 50% of the population in some
tribal areas -- are unacceptable. Spectrum-based services provide an
ideal opportunity to close this gap.

The order we adopt today takes common sense steps to increase the
availability of wireless services on underserved tribal lands. By
refining the bidding credit program adopted previously -- including by
extending the certification period to allow ample time for tribal
consultation -- we make the program more "user-friendly," increasing the
probability that the credits will be used and service will be delivered.
We also seek comment on ways to make the bidding credit program more
attractive and to create incentives for wireless deployment in areas
adjacent to tribal lands, which often suffer from the same low
penetration rates as tribal lands themselves. We must work together to
utilize our resources in new and creative ways to tackle these
challenges. To that end, I note the productive government-to-government
meetings and discussions we held recently with tribal leaders and
representatives from the National Congress of American Indians and our
stepped up outreach and consultation with tribes on issues of
significant importance, such as historic preservation. I am committed to
continuing this positive direction and building the solid relationship
that will yield the results we all seek.

I applaud the leadership and imagination of Commissioners Copps and
Adelstein in developing some of the proposals in the further notice. I
look forward to working with them and my other colleagues to ensure that
all Americans enjoy technology-neutral access to modern
telecommunications services and can participate fully in the digital
economy.
Train-the-Trainer Delivery Plan

L-180 and L-280

**Introductions**

-   Participants

-   Trainers

    -   Session objectives

    -   Leadership Curriculum Strata and Framework

**Local Organization Vision for Curriculum**

**History and Evolution of Leadership Development Program**

-   Identification of need for leadership training

-   Benchmarking other organizations

-   Program components

**L-180**

-   Course Objectives

    -   Focus on individual

-   Work through Instructor Guide/Student Workbook

-   View videos

    -   Discuss links to non-wildland public services

-   Clarification of any questions from material

**L-280**

-   Course Objectives

    -   Focus on Self Development

-   Key Concepts

    -   

-   *Leadership Secrets of Atila the Hun*

    -   Key Points

    -   Leadership examples

    -   Book ties to L-280 objectives

-   Work through Instructor Guide/Student Workbook

-   Discuss links between L-280 and *Leading in the Wildland Fire
    Service* PMS 494-2

    -   Bias for action link

    -   Born vs Made link

**L-280** *continued*

-   View and discuss video segments

-   Key facilitation techniques

-   Introduce TDGS/STEX facilitation (optional)

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-   Discuss links to non-wildland public services

-   Clarification of any questions from material

**After Action Reviews**

-   Review *Conducting Effective After Action Reviews* package

    -   Discuss L-280 Unit 7 (AAR) and utilization of content from new
        package to replace current AAR content

**Field Leadership Assessment Course**

-   Facilitate one or two FLAC stations for participant groups from
    L-280 package

-   Participants facilitate FLAC stations for other participant groups

**Tools**

-   Work through
    [www.fireleadership.gov](http://www.fireleadership.gov/)

    -   Leadership toolbox

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-   Assessment tools

-   Professional Reading Program

-   TDGS Library

-   Staff Ride Library

**Summary**

-   Cultural change in the wildland fire service

-   New model for training delivery

-   Doctrine -- *Leading in the Wildland Fire Service*

> (PMS 494-2)
PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR

Please respond to:

ALFRED L. ROMO

Sandia National Laboratories

PO Box 5800

MS [1485]{.underline}

Albuquerque, NM 87185-[1485]{.underline}

Phone: 505-844-3107

Fax: 505-844-7821

E-Mail: <alromo@sandia.gov>

This is a revision to a Request for Quotation.

This revision is effective on the above date.

Authorized Offeror Signature Date

**[SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}**

This revision is issued to revise the Document as follows:

**Revise the following Instruction in part:**

**INSTRUCTION 20 - QUOTATION FORMAT, INSTRUCTIONS AND DUE DATE**

**CHANGE FROM:**

**III. QUOTATION - PAGE LIMITATIONS**

\(4\) Administrative Information -- address evaluation criterion,
maximum of thirty

\(30\) pages.

**CHANGE TO:**

**IV. QUOTATION DUE DATE**

**III. QUOTATION - PAGE LIMITATIONS**

\(4\) Administrative Information -- address evaluation criterion,
maximum of thirty

\(30\) pages [not including table of contents]{.underline}.

**NO OTHER CHANGES ARE AUTHORIZED**
**Environmental & Waste Management Services Division**
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81 Cornell Ave., Bldg. 120

P. O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000

Phone 631 344-2165

Fax 631 344-5812

mdavis@bnl.gov

Managed by Brookhaven Science Associates\
for the U.S. Department of Energy

***Date:** November 13, 2023*

![](media/image3.jpeg){width="1.7083333333333333in"
height="0.4375in"}***To:** V. Radeka*

***From:** Mark C. Davis, Lead Assessor*

***Subject:*** Addendum to Final Report for OHSAS 18001 Internal Audit
of the Instrumentation Division -- Evaluation of Instrumentation
Division's Management Review

On September 15, 2005, the Instrumentation Division conducted a
Management Review of the Division's Occupational Safety & Health
management system. The Division OHSAS Representative, R. DiNardo,
facilitated the review. The presentation that was given matched the
requirements in Interim Procedure Number: 2004-18001-007, Revision: 6 on
2-28-05, "Integrated Management Review" (Specifically sections 5.2-5.9).
The review was documented by having minutes taken, which included
records of decisions as required in Section 5.9 of the procedure. The
scope of the Management Review intentionally included only OHS issues
and did not address environmental management issues. (This is allowed by
the interim procedure.)

Senior management in attendance and participating in the review
included: S. Aronson (Associate Laboratory Director for High Energy &
Nuclear Physics), V. Radeka (Instrumentation Division Head), P. O'Connor
(Associate Division Head), Group Supervisors: A. Kandasamy, J. A. Mead,
P. Takacs, R.H. Beuttenmuller, D. Grabowski). Additional input was
sought from P. Williams (Safety & Health Services Division Head), and R.
Selvey (Industrial Hygiene Group Leader).

This evaluation of the Instrumentation Division OHS Management Review
resulted in no findings. The following documents may be referenced for
objective evidence of conformance for each of the elements: Management
Review presentation, Management Review attendance sheet.

If you have any questions please, do not hesitate to contact me.

cc (Electronic only):

R. DiNardo

P. O'Connor

R. Selvey

S. Stein

P. Williams

Assessment Team Members:

> M. Allocco
>
> P. Bender
>
> A. Bou
**For Immediate Release** Cathy Abell (618) 252-8621 x 108

Joan Messina (217) 403-6248

**USDA helps refurbish Energy apartment complex**

Harrisburg, Ill., Feb. 6, 2007--- Williamson Village is about to get an
extreme makeover. The \$405,000 renovation of the 28 year old apartment
complex in Energy is scheduled to begin this spring.

Property owners Williamson Village Partners located in Marion closed on
a \$329,000 loan with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural
Development Feb. 1 to make major improvements to the complex.
Improvements will include energy-efficient appliances and new roof,
floor coverings and playground area.

Many of the changes will make the complex apartments more accessible for
seniors and people with disabilities. The entries to two of the five
units will be raised and ramps added. The laundry rooms will have
front-loading washers and levered locksets, and the trash enclosure will
be accessible. Three handicapped parked spaces will be added.

Other changes include repairs to the mansard roof structures, windows
added to the entries, and repairs to the parking area and sidewalks.

"Our goal at Rural Development is to make sure that safe, well-built,
affordable housing is available in smaller communities," said Cathy
Abell, housing specialist in Harrisburg. "The improvements will provide
tenants with a more pleasant place to live while continuing to keep this
housing affordable."

The 40-unit complex was built in 1979 with USDA Rural Development
financing to serve families, seniors, people with disabilities and
people with modest income. Rental housing financed by Rural Development
is eligible for federal rehabilitation loans.

Rural Development also provides rental assistance for qualified tenants
living in apartment complexes they finance, including Williamson
Village. More information about Williamson Village is available from
Shawnee Enterprises, Inc. in Marion at (618) 997-5365.

Rural Development offers a variety of direct and guaranteed rural credit
programs for single and multi-family housing, community facilities,
water and sewer systems and business development. More information on
their programs is available at
[www.rurdev.usda.gov/il/](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/il/) or by calling
618-252-8621 ext. 5.

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Action Items from Geospatial Task Meeting in Tallahassee, Florida

**October 8-10, 2003**

*1. Action: Each GTG Agency Representative will update Agency list of
GIS specialist (GIST).*

2\. Action: Give Andrea Olson Western State nomination by end of
October.

*3. Action: Joe Frost will write the security plan for GTG Website.*

*4. Action: GTG need to attend conference call to finalize agenda for
Fire Systems Workshop Agenda on October 28, 2002 at 3:00*

*5. Action: Dorothy will hire facilitator for Thursday's GIS breakout
session for Fire Systems Workshop.*

*6. Action: Joe Frost will fill out the DAWG form for the fire perimeter
transfer standard.*

*7 Action: Joe Frost will provide IRMWT with a draft of the preliminary
findings of the study on GIS and Incident Management for their November
meeting.*

*8. Action: Susan G. will check on the BLM ftp site that was used this
past summer and see whether it can stay up forever.*

*9. Action: Susan G. will get cost for a private ftp site.*

*10. Action: Susan G. will check with Contracting Officer, John Sherman,
about a national contract for plotter and computers in the form of an
emergency rental agreement*.

11\. Action: Dorothy will write-up a report regarding the GIST/GPS
training meeting in Coeur D'Alene by the end of October.

12\. Action: GTG will organize a team in Las Vegas to work on an
Incident GIS Handbook.

13\. Action: Dorothy, Brian, and Susan G. will create a professional
package regarding the GIST position as an ICS position and then present
it to the IRMWT that includes a statistically sound cover letter. A
long-term strategy is needed.

*14. Action: Brian will send a final draft of the Fire Perimeter
Transfer Standard to Joe so that it can be presented at the next IRMWT
meeting.*

*15. Action: Brian, Susan G., and Susan M. will finalize the fire
occurrence data paper and present to IRMWT this winter..*

16\. Action: Put on agenda for Fire Systems Workshop in Las Vegas
regarding new and emerging technologies and how this should be shared
among wildland fire geospatial colleagues.

17\. Action: Andrea will ask the following question to the IRMWT: GTG
would like to know how technology transfer works within NWCG?

18\. Action: Joe Frost will ensure that there is a section for new
technologies on GTG website. This maybe in the form of having a place to
submit new ideas and technologies on the website .
Poster Presentation 4-14

**Production of Lactic Acid by Novel Bioprocess**

**Using Coryneform Bacteria**

[Shohei Okino,]{.underline} Kaori Nakata, Naoko Okai, Masayuki Inui,
Crispinus A. Omumasaba,

Hideaki Yukawa\*

Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)

9-2 Kizugawadai, Kizu-cho

Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0292 Japan

Phone: 81 774 75 2308; Fax: 81 774 75 2321; E-mail: <mmg-lab@rite.or.jp>

Biomass represents the highest potential as a sustainable source of
renewable energy and industrial chemicals of the future. Products of its
primary degradation can be used as raw materials in a variety of
industrial processes including production of ethanol, lactic acid and
various kinds of chemicals. Lactic acid has a wide range of industrial
applications in fields such as preservatives, pH regulators and
biodegradable plastics. We previously found that coryneform bacteria
could maintain main metabolic capabilities under growth-suppressed
conditions. This property is advantageous to establish a novel
bioprocess with high productivity due to high cell density in reactor,
less by-products, high conversion yield of reactants and complete
continuous reaction. Using these features, a novel bioconversion process
for lactic acid production from glucose was developed.
## FSIS Re-design

## Weekly Status -- January 15^th^, 2004

**Tasks completed this week:**

-   Provided feedback and approval on content development submissions -
    x submitted, x approved (see content approval tracker below).

-   Continued development and testing of the 306 pages defined as in
    scope.

-   Continued development and testing of the 75 pages additional to the
    306 defined as in scope.

-   Updated white paper for the task order extension and reviewed with
    Sandy Facinoli.

-   Met with Bryce Quick to discuss the extension task order.

-   Scheduled a meeting with Clif Gonzalez to discuss funding for the
    extension task order.

-   Reviewed the promotional graphics with Holly McPeak. Holly will
    provide digital photos of hotline employees to be used in the USDA
    MP Hotline promo.

**Tasks for next week:**

-   Meet with Clif Gonzalez to discuss the extension task order.

-   Complete development and testing of the 306 pages defined as in
    scope. Not all 306 pages will include content (see issues below).

-   Complete development and testing of the 75 pages additional to the
    306 defined as in scope.

-   Select final images for the promotional graphics.

-   Continue to provide feedback and approval on content development
    submissions.

-   Work with Bryce Quick to determine final content approval process.

-   Complete FSIS Style Guide and send to design team for review. Style
    guide will need to be updated in the extension with changes
    suggested by agency webmasters for the USDA Web Presence style guide

**Issues:**

-   The USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline staff is responsible for making
    adding and updating content in the vRep tool. Work on the tool has
    been delayed because of the recent BSE issue.

-   Deadline for content development of 306 pages on Friday, December 12
    was not met by FSIS content developers.

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-   Development of all pages with approved content will not be complete
    by the end of the task order on 01/23/03.

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