BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
Lori Peniche \<l-peniche@ti.com\>

06/29/2006 02:55 PM

To Group Ow-Docket@EPA

Subject RE: Docket Number EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0020 and RIN 0710-AA55

RE: Docket Number EPA-HQ-OW-2006-0020 and RIN 0710-AA55

I respect and treasure the many wonders and natural and economic
benefits

of our wetlands. I also know from my ecology classes through Texas A&M

that man cannot recreate a wetland, that wetlands have unique soil and

water composition takes centuries of geological, soil, and water

interaction to create. So, in fact remediation does not replace
wetlands.

I am therefore very concerned that, as written, the proposed mitigation

rule will not adequately protect our nation's wetlands. Specifically,

there are four areas where the rule could be improved:

-The Rule must reflect a renewed emphasis on impact avoidance and treat

mitigation as a last resort. The proposed Rule contains much weaker

language regarding the sequencing of avoidance, minimization, and

mitigation, when compared to current regulations. The proposed rule

should require a permit applicant to prove that their project is

water-dependent and that all alternatives have been fully explored.

-The EPA must strengthen this rule to achieve true "no net loss." In

order to ensure that we do not lose the function and amount of wetlands,

the Rule must emphasize that a 1:1 mitigation ratio is nearly always

insufficient due to the high failure rate of mitigation and the temporal

losses that occur. Additionally, preservation and enhancement of
existing

wetlands should be used to augment mitigation plans, not ever replace

them. Preservation cannot replace lost functions or acreage. Enhancement

cannot replace acreage.

-The EPA and Corps must strengthen compliance monitoring and
enforcement.

The Corps must include compensatory mitigation requirements as
enforceable

conditions of 404 permits. Also, to facilitate adequate compliance,

additional resources must be allocated to reviewing monitoring reports,

conducting site visits, and taking enforcement action when permittees
and

third party mitigation banks do not perform their prescribed mitigation

requirements.

-The public should be kept more involved throughout the permitting and

mitigation process. The new rule must include language that requires

mitigation plans in public notices, as well as notices informing the

public of final decisions the Corps makes when they issue a permit.

Additionally, Corps districts must be required to make mitigation plans,

instruments, and monitoring reports easily accessible to the public,

including via the internet, so the public can assist in holding
permittees

and mitigation banks accountable for mitigation compliance.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Rules. Our

wetland resources are vital to the ecological, social, and economic
health

of our nation, and having stronger rules to protect them is vital.

Sincerely,

Lori Peniche

12660 Hillcrest

Dallas, TX 75230
[The Restoration and Preservation of the *C.A. Thayer*]{.underline}

Under the care of the National Park Service since 1977, the *Thayer* has
received regular maintenance and localized replacements of her wooden
timbers. However, her main structural timbers were all original material
from 1895. Although massively built of tight-grained Douglas Fir,
vessels of her type were designed for a working life of about twenty
years. By the mid-1990s, *Thayer*'s framing timbers were soft with dry
rot. The hull sagged down at the bow and stern, significantly deforming
the keel by 16 inches. The overhang of the stern was in danger of
falling off entirely. If the vessel were to be saved, she would have to
be rebuilt from the inside out, cutting out and replacing any timber
that showed signs of rot.

The rebuilding process began in December of 2003, when the *Thayer* was
towed to the Bay Ship and Yacht Yard in Alameda, California. Following
removal of her masts and deck machinery (such as capstans and winches),
the vessel was hauled onto a floating dry dock and supported in a
massive steel cradle. House-moving dollies shifted the cradle aboard a
barge, and tugboats towed the barge to the old Naval Air Station. The
movers carefully rolled *Thayer* ashore and into a huge seaplane hanger.

After a precise laser scan to document the hull shape, workers carefully
dismantled the hull, stripping off the outer planking by hand to expose
the rotted frames or "ribs" underneath. Heavy jacks and braces then were
used to straighten the hull. Piece by piece, over many months, the
individual timbers were replaced with original type Douglas Fir
material. Using traditional methods, workers eventually replaced nearly
85% of the ship's original timbers. "Because our aim was to preserve an
authentic example of Pacific Coast maritime history, we used only
original type fastenings, including square-section spikes, steel rod
drift bolts, and wooden tree-nails (hardwood dowels) in the
restoration," said Steve Canright, the park's Curator of History. The
careful rebuilding of the *C.A. Thayer* represents a piece of wooden
shipbuilding work not seen in this country since the Emergency Fleet
Program of World War I. The total project cost was close to fourteen
million dollars.

"The restoration and preservation of the *C.A. Thayer* is an ongoing
process, but the hardest work has now been accomplished," said Canright.
"She brings us into physical contact with the thoughts and the
experiences of her builders and crew, challenging us to learn from her.
Her form and fabric speak of the lumber coast, her rigging and gear of
the lives of men. We must take the time to hear them, and then work to
insure that these voices are not silenced. We look forward to seeing her
under sail in the years to come."
Appendix A: Assistance Contacts

+-----------+---------------+--------------+--------------------------+
| Type of   | Contact       | Phone        | E-Mail                   |
|           |               |              |                          |
| A         |               |              |                          |
| ssistance |               |              |                          |
+-----------+---------------+--------------+--------------------------+
| Technical | Ken Nesbit    | \(703\)      | <Kenny.nesbit@ngc.com>   |
|           |               | 345-8102     |                          |
+-----------+---------------+--------------+--------------------------+
| F         | Christine     | \(703\)      | [christine.jenn          |
| unctional | Jennings      | 345-8099     | ings@ngc.com](mailto:chr |
|           |               |              | istine.jennings@trw.com) |
|           | Amy Ballenger | \(703\)      |                          |
|           |               | 345-8092     | <amy.ballenger@ngc.com>  |
|           | Debbie        |              |                          |
|           | Edwards       | \(703\)      | [**Deborah.Ed            |
|           |               | 345-8105     | wards@ngc.com**](mailto: |
|           | Kerry         |              | Deborah.Edwards@ngc.com) |
|           | Newcombe      | \(703\)      |                          |
|           |               | 345-8094     | [**Kerry.ne              |
|           | Linda Hudson  |              | wcombe@ngc.com**](mailto |
|           |               | \(205\)      | :Kerry.newcombe@ngc.com) |
|           |               | 991-6399     |                          |
|           |               |              | <linda.hudson@ngc.com>   |
+-----------+---------------+--------------+--------------------------+
| Tra       | Jim Fox       | \(410\)      | [jfox@acf.hhs.gov](ma    |
| nsmission |               | 965-5634     | ilto:rose.hodel@trw.com) |
|           | Gary Sullivan |              |                          |
|           |               | \(410\)      | [**gasulliv              |
|           |               | 966-0931     | an@acf.hhs.gov**](mailto |
|           |               |              | :gasullivan@acf.hhs.gov) |
+-----------+---------------+--------------+--------------------------+
**What is ENERGY STAR?**

![](media/image1.jpeg){width="1.3in"
height="1.0020833333333334in"}ENERGY STAR is the government-backed
symbol for energy efficiency. It identifies products in more than 50
categories that use less energy without sacrificing quality or
performance. ENERGY STAR is an easy, convenient solution to energy and
cost concerns.

![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.45694444444444443in"
height="0.5277777777777778in"}ENERGY STAR qualified products:

-   Save energy

-   Save money

-   Save the environment

**How do televisions earn the ENERGY STAR?**

Televisions use energy even when turned off to maintain features such as
channel settings, clock displays, and remote control functions.
Qualified televisions feature power management settings that save energy
in the *standby/off* mode to support these functions and also save in
the *active/on* mode*.*

Effective November 1, 2008, televisions earning the ENERGY STAR must
meet energy-efficiency requirements in two modes:

-   *On Mode* -- active power consumption

-   *Standby/Off Mode* -- turned off, but not unplugged

Televisions meeting the new ENERGY STAR specification will **use up to
30% less energy** than standard models.

**Why sell ENERGY STAR qualified televisions?**

-   ENERGY STAR is **recognized by more than 70% of households** as the
    symbol for energy efficiency.

-   Today's televisions, combined with products like DVD players and
    set-top boxes, make up about 10% of a household's annual electricity
    bill. Choosing ENERGY STAR qualified televisions **saves energy
    without sacrificing performance**.

-   By using less energy, qualified televisions **reduce greenhouse gas
    emissions** caused by burning fossil fuels at power plants.

-   Consumers are looking for ways to reduce their energy bills and help
    the environment. Partnering with ENERGY STAR can **increase sales
    and customer loyalty**.

**Did you know?**

-   If every television sold in the United States met the new ENERGY
    STAR requirements, we would save about \$1 billion annually in
    energy costs and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to
    about 1 million cars.

**What in-store promotion ideas are available?**

-   Co-brand a poster or banner with a retailer or manufacturer.

-   Distribute window decals for display on retailers' windows.

-   Use an in-store or event banner to draw attention to a display of
    qualified products.

-   Offer sales associate training on qualified products.

-   Reach a broader audience by using marketing materials available in
    Spanish.
There is not a need for an educational technology plan, there is a need
for an educational finance plan, and an educational values plan.
Technology matters not one wit when there is no sustainable finance
model to guarantee a reasonable student/faculty ratio, adequate sanitary
conditions, and appropriate educational materials. If communities do not
demonstrate a commitment to valuing education, no amount of money,
equipment, or materials is going to matter. And if the technology chosen
imposes expensive pathological dependencies, such as most Microsoft
operating systems and applications software, folks are wasting their
time.

Start working on the basics of finance, communal values, and
sustainability.

Stop wasting time drafting paper tigers that will go nowhere for lack of
money and commitment.
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| National Aeronautics and\              | ![](media/image1.wmf){w     |
| Space Administration                   | idth="0.9756944444444444in" |
|                                        | hei                         |
| **Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center**     | ght="0.8083333333333333in"} |
|                                        |                             |
| 2101 NASA Road 1                       |                             |
|                                        |                             |
| Houston, Texas 77058-3696              |                             |
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Reply to Attn of: EA2-07-044 July 26, 2007

TO: JB/Supply and Equipment Management Officer, Logistics Office

FROM: EA2/Manager, Engineering Services and Management Integration
Office

SUBJECT: Signature Authority for JSC Forms 290, 25A, and 1602

The following personnel have full signature authority to sign JSC Forms
290, 25A, and 1602 for the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) Project:

Project: SA-AMS Project Name: AMS Payload

Current WBS: NNJ05HI05C-D01 Active: Yes

**NASA**

[Authorized Names Phone Alternate Phone/Pager]{.underline}

Trent Martin (Primary) 281-483-3296 888-470-9050

Steve Porter (Alternate) 281-244-7149 281-799-4982

Jon Hall (Alternate) 281-483-7177 832-489-1812

Linda Bromley (Alternate) 281-483-0129 713-397-9134

**ESCG**

[Authorized Names Phone Alternate Phone/Pager]{.underline}

J.D. (Jasper) Roberts (Primary) 281-461-5109 281-621-1448

Mike Fohey (Alternate) 281-461-5684 713-301-8598

Chris Tutt (Alternate) 281-461-5703 713-454-3083

This action is to ensure the delivery of critical shipments of AMS
hardware to locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

*Original signed by*

Linda K. Bromley

cc:

JB3/M. E. Davis

EA2/T. Martin
# Level the health care playing field for [all]{.underline} Americans

Dear Colleague:

One of the most far-reaching and misguided government policies of the
last half-century continues to increase costs and to restrict individual
choice in the health care arena. Under current law, medical care
purchased through an employer\'s insurance plan is tax-free, but the
same premiums and expenses are not fully deductible if paid by an
individual.

This is why 90% of Americans under age 65 with private health insurance
receive it through their employer. In effect, the Tax Code forces
working and retired Americans to seek health care through their jobs,
preventing them from choosing their own plans, doctors, and treatments,
and limiting their employment options due to medical considerations.
Further compounding the problem, 90% of American businesses that provide
health insurance offer employees the "choice" of only one plan.

Not only do current policies exclude individual choices, they also
disproportionately increase costs for those who do not receive
employer-based coverage, including low-income earners, the unemployed,
the disabled, and many others Americans. Employees of small businesses,
for example, are half as likely to have health coverage as employees of
large companies. Seniors, 90% of whom spend their own after-tax money to
buy supplemental insurance and medical care in addition to Medicare and
Medicaid, are also directly affected.

Today, the Tax Code's preferential treatment of employer-provided group
plans has resulted in significant increases of large group health care
delivery and the creation of a few health care conglomerates in lieu of
thousands of competitive providers of medical services and health
insurance. It has increasingly placed medical decisions in the hands of
health care bureaucracies, and it is the primary reason five out of
every six dollars of health care spending are now paid by third parties.

Consumers should have the freedom to purchase the health insurance of
their choice, to choose their own doctors, and to make their own medical
decisions. Leveling the playing field between employer-provided
insurance and out-of-pocket payments is an essential step to fixing the
system and making health care more affordable and available for all
Americans.

Please join me in sponsoring the "Health Care Freedom of Choice Act,"
which allows **100% tax deductibility for individuals' medical
expenses**. This legislation attracted 107 bipartisan co-sponsors and
the support of groups like the NFIB when it was introduced by former
Rep. Chris Chocola. For more information, or to be a co-sponsor, please
contact Rich Dunn at 5-2331.

Sincerely,

> Michele Bachmann

Member of Congress
**§20.1506 Rule 1506. Board review of cases.**

\(a\) The Board will screen cases that are certified and transferred to
the Board under the Initiative to determine whether the record is
adequate for decisional purposes. If the Board determines that the
record is inadequate, the Board will take appropriate action pursuant to
§19.9 of this chapter.

\(b\) A case screened by the Board for purposes of determining the
adequacy of the record will be decided in docket order and will not be
advanced on the Board's docket except as provided in §20.900(c) of this
part. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7107(a), (f))
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Corporate Solutions At Work Meetings

**Dates:** February 8^th^ -- May 30^th^

**Time:** 11:00 - Noon

**Location:** (see scheduled location below)

**[Cost of a 17 week series:]{.underline}** \$186.00 total for 17 week
series

**[Payment Options:]{.underline}** . Cash, Check or Credit Card

Credit Card - VISA, MasterCard, American Express (Please bring card to
first meeting)

**[Checks -Split Payment Option]{.underline}**: (This option is only
available on week one)

**Three checks totaling \$186.00 = 3 at \$62.00** **as noted below will
be collected advance at first meeting at the start of the series and
will be deposited as follows:**

1.  The first deposit will be on the opening date of the series. (Feb
    8^th^)

2.  The second deposit will be one month from the opening date. (March
    8^th^ )

3.  The third deposit will be two months from the opening date (April
    8^th^ )

**All checks must be made payable to Weight Watchers and turned in
before the series begins.**

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At Work Meetings

SIGN UP SHEET

**Dates:** February 8^th^ -- May 30^th^

**Time:** 11:00 -- Noon

**Location: ETB/**(see scheduled location below)

**Payment Method - Credit card or Check**

**Complete form below and turn it in at the first meeting along with
payment**

Name\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Phone
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Mail Stop \_\_\_\_\_

E-Mail Address \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Check Payment Method: Cash \_\_\_\_\_, Check\_\_\_\_\_, Credit Card
\_\_\_\_\_

Check paid at first meeting (\$186.00) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (3 checks)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **\
**

Check one VISA\_\_\_\_ MasterCard \_\_\_\_\_ American Express \_\_\_\_

Credit Card Number: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Exp date
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Questions? Contact [Evie Chestnut](mailto:chestnute@weight-watchers.com)
Corporate Account Manager,

> Office: 425-451-7397, Voice Mail Only: 800-326-8450 ext.2043

Or Nova Lawton <noval@charter.net> , cell 582-6667 evenings.

**Weight Watchers Meeting Schedule**

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# [SN-03 BPA Data Response]{.underline}

## Request No.: SA-BPA: 003

**Request**: Witnesses: Keep, *et al.*

Exhibit: SN-03-E-BPA-04

> Page(s): Page 12, lines 14-16.

In this section, BPA indicates that if fish spending levels needed to
implement the Action Agencies\' Implementation Plan, as well as measures
to protect, mitigate and enhance non-ESA listed species, are changed
before the Final ROD is prepared, those changes will be reflected in the
Final ROD. How will changes, specifically [increases]{.underline} in
needed funding levels, made after the Final ROD is prepared be dealt
with?

**Response:**

First, see the correspondence between the BPA Administrator and the
Power Council at CR-BPA-046A.pdf. The challenge the Administrator has
offered the Council is to find efficiencies that would get costs no
higher than, and potentially below, the levels currently forecasted.

Second, should costs increase, the variable SN CRAC adjustment BPA staff
has proposed would allow for the SN CRAC to be adjusted upward, within
limits. If overall costs cannot be recovered by the current SN CRAC
adjustment, BPA could potentially seek to cut costs in various
categories, and also could potentially trigger an additional SN CRAC
process.

Third, an increase in one type of cost will not necessarily present an
immediate problem, since there may be off-setting changes in other costs
and revenues, especially changes due to variation in hydro supply and
secondary marketing.
**COURSE:** Simulation Development and Delivery

**DATES:** December 5--9, 2005

**LOCATION:** National Advanced Fire and Resource Institute; Tucson, AZ

**DESCRIPTION:** This course will provide the knowledge and skills to
assess the appropriateness of using simulation, and to develop and
deliver simulation exercises using current simulation platforms.

**OBJECTIVES:** Upon successful completion of this course the student
will be able to:

1.  Assess the appropriateness of using simulation to meet an identified
    need.

2.  Identify current simulation platforms and uses of simulation.

3.  Write an effective simulation exercise to meet an identified need.

4.  Deliver a simulation exercise using current simulation platforms.

5.  Facilitate an After Action Review (AAR) of a simulation exercise to
    meet learning objectives.

**TARGET AUDIENCE:** Any individual from the local level to the national
level who provides training to others.

**PREREQUISITES:** Facilitative Instructor, M-410, or equivalent.

**NOMINATION DUE:** October 3, 2005

## NOTIFICATION OF

## SELECTION: October 14, 2005

## NOMINATION PROCESS

Forest Service (FS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA), and state or local government employees will submit their
nomination forms through their Geographical Area Training Representative
for prioritization and forwarding to: National Advanced Fire and
Resource Institute (NAFRI), 3265 East Universal Way, Tucson, Arizona
85706; (520) 799-8787/FAX (520) 799-8785.

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and National Park Service (NPS)
employees will submit their nomination forms through their respective
agencies' National Fire Office for prioritization and forwarding to
NAFRI.

All other federal agencies, please call Deborah Corner for nomination
submission process (520-799-8752).
> SUMMARY EXPLANATION OF THE BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT

**Codification of the "Physical Presence Test" for Business Activity
Taxes**

The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act seeks to bring
predictability to an unpredictable tax environment for businesses and
States, so that these entities can make more informed and rational
decisions. To accomplish this, the bill would create a "bright line"
test to determine when an out-of-State business would be obliged to pay
taxes to a jurisdiction.

The bill would establish a PHYSICAL PRESENCE test, such that a State
could only tax an out-of-state business if the out-of-state business has
a physical presence in the taxing State. A physical presence is
basically defined as leasing or owning real or tangible property in the
state or assigning one or more employees in the state for more than 21
days. This physical presence test is not new -- it basically codifies
the majority view among the States that the Constitution requires a
physical presence, as opposed to other, unclear standards, before a
State can impose business activity taxes on an out-of-State business.

**Expansion of Current Law Regarding Solicitation Activities**

Public Law 86-272 currently provides that when an out-of-State business'
only contact with a State is the solicitation of orders for tangible
personal property in that State (such as sending mail order catalogs
into a taxing state), then the State may not tax the out-of-State
company.

The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act amends Public Law 86-272 to
change its application from merely the solicitation of orders for
*tangible personal property*, to cover all products, *tangible and
intangible*, as well as all types of *services*. This change is
necessary to bring Public Law 86-272 up to speed with the economy of the
21^st^ Century, which heavily involves intangible property and services.
# Christopher Glein NASA Academy

8/12/05 Glenn Research Center

NASA Principal Investigator: Dr. Al Hepp

**Astrobiology and the Origin of Life on Earth -- A Chemical Approach**

Abstract

A literature investigation of various astrobiological topics of interest
was conducted. First, the moons and planets in the solar system were
characterized, and their life potential assessed using physical and
chemical properties. It was found that Venus, Mars, Europa, and Titan
are the most promising targets of astrobiological interest. Mars and
Europa may possess all the necessary ingredients for life: free energy,
organic molecules, and liquid water. Venus has a disequilibrium
atmosphere that could support a simple cloud-based biosphere. Titan
features abundant organic chemistry that may be of prebiological
relevance. Next, a thermodynamic analysis of planetary atmospheres was
carried out to quantitatively determine the possibility of life on other
worlds. It was shown that all planets, except Earth, appear uninhabited
in a thermodynamic sense. The atmospheric chemical potential energy of
Earth was 11,000 J/mol, Mars was 105 J/mol, Titan was 2 J/mol, and Venus
was 1 J/mol. These calculations support spacecraft observations
indicating that widespread surface life is only present on Earth.
However, the possibility of subsurface life on other bodies cannot be
ruled out. Another active area of investigation was the origin of life
on Earth and the beginnings of metabolism. A comprehensive study of
enzymes used in primitive organisms, metabolic reactions, and metabolic
intermediates was initiated. No conclusive results have been obtained,
but it is suggested that future work include greater comparative
examinations, as well as laboratory experiments to verify the
astrobiological implications of proposed synthetic systems. Lastly,
Astrobiology on Titan was considered. It was found that atmospheric
photochemistry and surface processes, such as cryovolcanism, may produce
a rich variety of prebiotic molecules (amino acids, nucleotide bases,
etc.) by base-catalyzed hydrolysis. Experimental work should be done to
determine the exact chemical species formed. The topic of life on Titan
was considered, and it was concluded that life on Titan is possible, but
will require specialized adaptations to ensure its survival in liquid
methane. A hypothesis concerning the origin of life in liquid methane
was presented.
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Release No. 0251.01

Jim Rogers (301) 734-8563

Larry Hawkins (916) 857-6243

**USDA SUSPENDS SPANISH CLEMENTINE IMPORTS**

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2001\--The U.S. Department of Agriculture has
suspended indefinitely the entry of clementine citrus from Spain. This
action has been taken because live Mediterranean fruit fly larvae have
been found in Spanish clementines in Louisiana, Maryland and North
Carolina.

USDA=s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has banned the sale or
distribution of Spanish clementines in states where the pest could
survive: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
The fruit must be removed from retail shelves. With advance approval
from USDA or state agriculture officials, the fruit may be destroyed or
shipped to an approved location.

The Medfly (Ceratitis capitata) is one of the world\'s most destructive
agricultural pests, threatening more than 250 kinds of fruits, nuts and
vegetables. The female Medfly attacks ripening fruit, piercing the soft
skin, and laying eggs in the puncture. The eggs hatch into larvae, which
feed inside the fruit pulp. The United States has no established Medfly
populations, and USDA will remain vigilant in its efforts to prevent
foreign introductions of this pest.

\#
Mark and Stephanie Strudley

2615 Sarah Avenue

Durham, NC 27707

March 14, 2005

The President\'s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform

1440 New York Avenue NW Suite 2100

Washington, DC 20220

Dear President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform:

We are writing to briefly express our views concerning tax reform and
the treatment of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GBLT) families
in the tax code. We strongly encourage the Advisory Panel to treat GBLT
families on an equal footing with heterosexual families by incorporating
measures that achieve this objective. GBLT families deserve equal rights
and equivalent standard deductions, etc. under the tax code.

We would like to point out that despite our heterosexual status, we
strongly feel that GBLT families should be treated fairly in all walks
of life, including the tax code. Government has no right to punish or
reward individuals for their sexual orientation, especially through the
tax code. If the current administration wishes to live up to their
republican/libertarian ideals with less government interference and
bureaucracy, than the tax reform code should reflect these ideals by
curtailing GBLT discrimination. Please keep religious fundamentalism out
of the tax code and continue to uphold a great cornerstone of
conservative/libertarian ideology: Less is More!

Sincerely,

Mark Strudley

Stephanie Strudley

\-\-\-\--Original Message\-\-\-\--

From: mws10@duke.edu
\[[[mailto:mws10@duke.edu]{.underline}](mailto:mws10@duke.edu)\]

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 1:19 PM

To: comments

Subject: Tax Reform Panel comments

Dear President\'s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform:

Please find attached a letter that expresses our comments regarding fair

treatment for GLBT families in tax reform. Thank you for your time.

Mark and Stephanie Strudley

Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

Box 90227 Duke University

Durham NC 27708

phone 919-681-8174

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\"Yes, you should get a Jeep and fade into the crowd. Cruisers are for
getting there (and back), not getting some.\" -Steve, from CCOT

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Report No. 2514 November 20, 2001

### PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION INRULEMAKING PROCEEDING

Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission\'s
rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public

Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.429(e). The full text
of this document is available for

viewing and copying in Room CY-A257, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington,
D.C. or may be purchased from

the Commission\'s copy contractor, ITS, Inc. (202) 857-3800. Oppositions
to this petition must be filed within

15 days of the date of public notice of the petition in the Federal
Register. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the

Commission\'s rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be
filed within 10 days after the time for

filing oppositions has expired.

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**Subject:** Amendment of FM Table of Allotments (MM Docket No. 00-169,
RM-9953)

**Filed By** - F. William LeBeau For Clear Channel Broadcasting
Licenses, Inc. on 10/22/2001

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> Jee-Young Kim/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA
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> RE: Request for additional information on Bellinger and Needleman
> (2003)

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Dear Young,

The mean blood lead level at age 24 months, among children whose blood
lead level between birth and 2 years never went above 10 was 1.34,
expressed on the natural log scale (SD 0.63). The range was 0-2.24.
Exponentiating that gives about 3.8 micrograms/dL (range 1-9.3).

Best Wishes,

David

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David C. Bellinger, Ph.D., M.Sc.

Professor of Neurology

Harvard Medical School

Professor in the Department of Environmental Health

Harvard School of Public Health

\(617\) 355-6565

\(617\) 730-0618 (fax)

\(617\) 355-7243, #2188 (page)

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From: Kim.Jee-Young@epamail.epa.gov
\[mailto:Kim.Jee-Young@epamail.epa.gov\]

Sent: Wed 2/13/2008 3:02 PM

To: Bellinger, David. C

Subject: Request for additional information on Bellinger and Needleman
(2003)

Dear Dr. Bellinger,

Thank you for following-up with Dr. Tellez-Rojo on our request for

additional information on her Mexico City cohort. At this time, we

would also like to request some additional data from your reanalyses

(Bellinger and Needleman, 2003) of the Boston cohort data. Would you

please provide us with the mean (SD) blood lead concentrations for the

children in the subset \<10 ug/dL?

As you are aware, the Pb NAAQS review is on a very tight court-ordered

deadline. We would greatly appreciate your prompt response.

Many thanks,

Young

Jee Young Kim, Sc.D.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

National Center for Environmental Assessment

Telephone: 919-541-4157

E-mail: kim.jee-young@epa.gov
**Claims for Cost of Medical Care and Services**

**§14.619 Collection action.**

\(a\) In a case where the Regional Counsel determines that medical care
and services were furnished as a result of the negligence of a third
party, other than an employee of the United States while acting in the
scope of his or her employment, the Regional Counsel will request
payment in full of the amount of damage from the person liable therefor
or such person's insurer.

\(b\) The Regional Counsel may collect, compromise, suspend, or
terminate collection activity on any such claim as is authorized under
§2.6(e)(3) of this chapter. However, claims in excess of \$100,000 may
be compromised, settled, or waived only with the prior approval of the
Department of Justice, which will be obtained through the General
Counsel. Any such claim that has not been collected in full and which
has not been compromised, suspended or terminated will be referred by
the Regional Counsel to the appropriate U.S. Attorney along with
appropriate information necessary to protect the interest of the
Government. A copy of the referral to the U.S. Attorney will be sent to
the General Counsel's office.

\(c\) In a case where the Regional Counsel determines that a claim is
appropriate under the provisions of §17.48(g) of this chapter or 38
U.S.C. 1729, for the cost of medical, hospital, or surgical care, the
Regional Counsel may assert the claim and collect payment in full. The
Regional Counsel may compromise, settle, waive, suspend or terminate
collection activity on any claim not exceeding \$100,000. Claims in
excess of \$100,000 may only be compromised settled, or waived with the
approval of the General Counsel. Any such claim not compromised,
settled, or waived or where collection action is not suspended or
terminated will be referred to the appropriate United States Attorney
with sufficient data to enable that office to protect the interest of
the Government. A copy of all materials referred to the United States
Attorney will be furnished the General Counsel. (Authority: 38 U.S.C.
1729(c)(1))

\[42 FR 41418, Aug. 17, 1977, as amended at 43 FR 10560, Mar. 14, 1978;
51 FR 23227, June 26, 1986; 58 FR 39153, July 22, 1993; 61 FR 7216, Feb.
27, 1996; 61 FR 27785, June 3, 1996\]

**Supplement *Highlights* references**: 3(5), 15(5).

*Next Section is §14.626*
***Excerpt from Annual Report of the Director of the Mint to the
Secretary of the Treasury***

***Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1908***

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908, Page 38. -- Historical
Reference Collection United States Mint.

MINT OF THE UNITED STATES AT SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

It was necessary during the fiscal year of 1908 to close this mint for
settlement on two unusual occasions, owing to a change of the officers
and the consequent filing of new bonds.

In the early part of the year, Frank A. Leach, superintendent of this
mint, was offered the position of Director of the Mint, and on September
19, 1907, he resigned the superintendency to take up the duties of his
new office. Mr. Leach was succeeded as superintendent by Edward Sweeny.
On July 8, 1907, Dan T. Cole resigned, and Aug. E. Muenter assumed the
duties of coiner. Mr. Muenter remained in office until the date of Mr.
Leach's promotion, when he, too, resigned, and was immediately succeeded
by William M. Cutter.

The settlement of January 31, 1908, was occasioned by the necessity for
the filing of new bonds by the superintendent and coiner, the former
bonds having been filed under a recess appointment.

The weight and value of the gold and silver bullion deposited during the
fiscal year was as follows:

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  Metal.                                        Deposits.   Redeposits.                                Standard ounces.                            Value.

  Gold\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\.....    6,126       1,253                                      2,865,013.444                               \$53,302,575.69

  Silver\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....   9,428       \...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...   14,678,964.51                               18,263,097.36

  Total\...\...\...                             15,554      1,253                                      \...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....   71,565,673.05
  --------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- -----------------

Of the above amount of silver bullion 9,851,801.76 standard ounces of
Philippine silver coin were received for recoinage for the government of
the Philippine Islands.

Compiled and transcribed by the United States Mint, Office of the
Historian.
**DIRECTIONS TO AFROSO (WAREHOUSE)**

The trip to the Afroso Warehouse from the Embassy is about 16 kilometers
(10 miles) and takes anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes.

Take Kifissias Avenue to the Attiki Odos. From Attiki Odos head for
Elefsina.

Get off at exit 8 (Piraeus / Lamia), ensuring to stay right to Lamia.

After going \"a ways\" (maybe a mile or so) there is a large green exit
sign at eye-level. The sign says Metamorfosi/Parnitha. Take the exit
(right side) the sign is at.

Shortly after the exit, there will be another fork, take the left toward
Parnitha.

There is an intersection immediately (10 yards) after the fork, turn
left.

You will now cross over the main road you were just on. You will wind
your way around some curves and soon pass a large \"Hamilton\" sign on
the right side.

Very soon after the \"Hamilton\" sign, you will turn right at the
traffic light.

After the light, pay close attention for a traffic mirror on the right
side of the road. There is a ramp going down that leads to the warehouse
road barrier and to the guard booth.
# RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, MULCH TILL 

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service---Practice Code 345**

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height="2.9256944444444444in"}

### RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, MULCH TILL

This practice is managing crop residue on a year-round basis to provide
an acceptable erosion rate, conserve moisture, and maintain or improve
soil tilth.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION

This practice generally applies to cropland, but may also be used on
other areas where field crops are grown such as wildlife or recreation
lands.

Mulch tillage is a term used when referring to noninversion tillage such
as chiseling and disk harrowing to partially incorporate organic
material left on the soil surface. Mulch tillage includes at least the
following:

-   Uniformly spreading the residue on the soil surface to accommodate
    planting the following crop

-   Using noninversion tillage tools that only partially incorporate
    surface organic material

-   Planning the number, sequence, and timing of tillage operations to
    achieve the prescribed amount of surface residue needed to
    accomplish the objectives of the practice

-   Using planting equipment designed to operate in high residue
    situations

-   Minimizing removal of organic residue by burning, baling or grazing

The benefits of this practice are significant. Soil slowly but steadily
improves when erosion is reduced and organic matter increases. Soil
tilth improves and productivity increases as the constant supply of
organic material left on the soil surface is decomposed by a healthy
population of earth worms and other organisms.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Residue Management Mulch Till is commonly used in a Conservation
Management System with practices such as Conservation Crop Rotation
(328), Nutrient Management (590), Pest Management (595), and Irrigation
Water Management (449).

For more information, refer to the practice standard in the NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide and associated specifications and design
criteria.
Multiple Use Decision Process

After completing an allotment evaluation, the BLM uses a Multiple Use
Decision (MUD) to establish livestock grazing, appropriate management
levels for wild horse and burros, and recommendations for wildlife
habitat management.

A Proposed Multiple Use Decision (PMUD) is issued under 43 CFR 4160,
starting a 15-day protest period. The PMUD is sent to the permittee(s)
or lessee(s) and other affected interests and interested publics. If
disagreement exists on an allotment, permittee(s) or lessee(s) and other
affected interests may protest the PMUD. BLM considers all protests
filed and then issues a Final Multiple Use Decision (FMUD), starting a
30-day appeal period. If disagreement still exists with the FMUD, the
permittee(s) or lessee(s) and other affected interests may appeal under
43 CFR 4160.4 and 4.470 for the livestock portion, 43 CFR 4.21 for the
wild horse and burro portion and 43 CFR 4.21 for the wildlife portion.
At the conclusion of the decision process the management actions are
implemented and monitoring continues until the next evaluation.

# **Multiple Use Decision Format**

All decisions issued as a result of completion of an allotment
evaluation are issued in the MUD format. The MUD format has four
sections: Introduction; Livestock Grazing Management Decision; Wild
Horse and Burro Management Decision; and Wildlife Decision. Each of
these sections includes a rationale, citation of appropriate authority,
and information about protests and appeal procedures.

## 

## Land Use Plan (LUP)

## 

Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact
Statement

Approved Resource Management Plan and Record of Decision

###### 

#### Multiple Use Decision Appeals Flow Chart

##### [Livestock Wildlife Wild Horse & Burro]{.underline} 

Administrative Law Judge Interior Board of Land Appeals Interior Board
of Land Appeals

(ALJ) (IBLA) (IBLA)

43 CFR 4160 43 CFR 1600 43 CFR 4770

43 CFR 4.470 43 CFR 4.4 43 CFR 4.21

[Request remand to ALJ]{.underline}

Administrative Hearing Remand Remand not granted

granted

ALJ Decision

IBLA Appeal

Federal District Courts IBLA Decision

Circuit Courts

Supreme Court
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