BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
#### DA \# 01-1317

#### June 4, 2001

#### FCC PARTICIPATES IN

#### JOINT U.S.-MEXICAN COMMISSION MEETING XXV

#### 

#### The Federal Communications Commission\'s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau and International Bureau participated in the 25th formal meeting of the Joint (U.S./Mexico) Commission in Pleasanton, California during the week of May 22, 2001. The Joint Commission, also known as Comision Mixta Encargada de Resolver Asuntos de Radiointerferencia (CMERAR), is an international organization charged with resolving harmful radio interference problems relating to licensed radio systems operating along and within the common border areas between the United States and Mexico. During the May meeting, the participants reviewed 86 cases of harmful radio interference and, of these, officially closed 34 cases at the national or Joint Commission level. Five other cases will be referred to the High Level Consultative Commission on Telecommunications. This group is composed of officials from the U.S. State Department, the FCC, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) along with Mexican officials from the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) and the Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones (COFETEL). 

#### The Joint Commission (formerly known as the Mixed Commission), formed in 1982, is comprised of representatives from the FCC and the SCT and COFETEL of the United Mexican States. This organization historically handles over 100 cases each year involving both interference to U.S. stations from radio facilities operating in Mexico and to Mexican stations from similar operations in the U.S. Quite often, these cases involve interference to public safety radio services on both sides of the border. Many of the cases are handled at the local level (by FCC Enforcement Bureau District office personnel) by conducting meetings in Mexico and the United States which involve the FCC\'s Mexican counterparts at SCT and COFETEL. Arlan van Doorn, Senior Advisor, FCC Enforcement Bureau, serves as the Co-Chair of the Joint Commission for the United States and Licenciado Roberto Garcia, Coordinador General Ejecutivo, COFETEL, serves as the Co-Chair for the United Mexican States. 

#### The next Joint Commission meeting is scheduled to be conducted in Mexico, during late November 2001. 

#### By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau. 

#### 

#### -FCC-
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> December 14, 2008

### Wreaths Decorate Veterans' Graves Nationwide

***VA*** ***Secretary Peake Recognizes Donor***

> WASHINGTON **--** When tractor-trailers arrived at Arlington National
> Cemetery in Virginia on Saturday laden with 10,000 holiday green
> wreaths with red bows to decorate veterans' graves, they were greeted
> by some of the 3,000 people who volunteered to place the wreaths.
>
> Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake joined them to
> express the government's appreciation to our nation's veterans and to
> the business whose generosity brought more than 100,000 wreaths to
> every VA national cemetery and to private veterans' cemeteries
> recently.
>
> "This is one of the most beautiful efforts I've seen to honor our
> nation's heroes," said Peake. "Morrill Worcester is a source of
> inspiration for others at this holiday season, and deserves thanks for
> demonstrating the respect we owe to those who defended us."
>
> Worcester, who was presented a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
> certificate of commendation by Secretary Peake, is owner of Worcester
> Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine.
>
> This is Worcester's 17^th^ annual donation to Arlington National
> Cemetery, which is operated by the Department of the Army, and their
> third year of contributing wreaths to VA national and state veterans
> cemeteries. This year, all of VA's 125 national cemeteries received at
> least seven wreaths, one for each branch of service, one for Merchant
> Marines, one for former prisoners of war, and those missing in action.
>
> Wreath laying ceremonies will be held at many of approximately 350
> locations across the country where veterans are buried. The Civil Air
> Patrol organized the wreath-laying ceremonies with assistance from
> local citizens and veterans service organizations.
>
> **- More -**
>
> **Wreaths Across America 2/2/2**
>
> Worcester said he wants the public to remember veterans, honor their
> service and teach children the value of freedom. "Our freedoms did not
> come without a tremendous
>
> cost and sacrifice," he said. "By placing wreathes on veterans' graves
> each year, we are pleased to offer a small gesture in honor of our
> great nation's heroes.\"
>
> Worcester Wreaths donated nearly 20,000 wreaths to the program. The
> remaining wreaths were paid for by donors to the non-profit
> organization Wreaths Across America, which oversees the program.
> Delivery trucks were contributed by various companies. Some of them
> left Maine over a week ago to deliver wreaths as far away as
> California in time for today's coordinated, nation-wide ceremony.
>
> \# \# \#
# Chinese Spring Wheat Unstressed Seedling Shoot cDNA Library (D-W Choi, TJ Close lab, UC Riverside, 14 July 1999); TA006E1X; TAcDNA0001.

**Source of RNA:**

-   Plant: hexaploid wheat (*Triticum aestivum* L. cv Chinese Spring
    from JG Waines)

-   Type of tissue: 5 day old seedling shoots

-   Germination conditions: seeds were surface-sterilized, germinated
    and grown aseptically in the dark at room temperature on filter
    paper with water, nystatin and cefotaxime in covered crystallization
    dishes. Shoots were harvested.

-   Total RNA purification: hot phenol method (Nucleic Acid Res (1989)
    17:2362)

-   PolyA purification method: PolyATtrack mRNA Isolation System IV
    (Promega)

-   cDNA synthesis method: cDNA Synthesis Kit (Stratagene)

**Name of vector: Uni-ZAP XR**

\- Uni-ZAP XR vector allows *in vivo* excision of the pBluescript
phagemid

**Description of Inserts:**

-   cDNAs were directionally cloned with *Eco*RI on the 5' and *Xho*I on
    the 3' end

-   cDNAs larger than 0.5 kb were selected by size fractionation via gel
    filtration

**Primary λ Phage Library:**

-   cDNA ligation: 100 ng of cDNA and 1 μg of vector

> \- Packaging: Gigapack III Gold Packaging Extract (Stratagene)

-   Lambda ZAP yield: 1.5 x 10^7^ pfu

-   Non-recombinants (dark blue): NA

**Mass Excision Phagemid Library:**

-   Complexity: 1 x 10^6^ λ ZAP pfu (34 μl of primary library) added to
    966 μl SM Buffer

-   Host cells: XL1-Blue-MRF\' (Stratagene), \~ 5 x 10^7^ log-phase
    cells in 1 ml 10 mM MgSO~4~

-   Helper phage: ExAssist (Stratagene), \~1 x 10^9^ pfu; 100 μl

-   Addition of adsorbed mixture of above ingredients to 40 ml LB
    medium, 37°C

-   Mass excision performed for 3 hrs, stopped by heating to 70°C

-   Phagemid yield: 2 x 10^5^ cfu/ml on SOLR (Stratagene) cells

-   Amplification: \[(42 ml) x (2 x 10^5^ cfu/ml)\]/(1 x 10^6^ λ ZAP
    pfu) = 8.4

-   Percent dark blue colonies: \~ 3%

-   Non-recombinants: 0 of 36 randomly chosen clones contained no insert

-   ![](media/image1.wmf)Insert size distribution:
**HOW TO DOCUMENT COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING**

The RPMS GPRA+ Clinical Indicator Reporting software allows for
retrieval of colorectal cancer screening data (Indicator B), including
lists of eligible patients who have and have not had documented
screening.

We recommend that you use the following documentation to ensure that
your facility's screening rates can be retrieved using this application.

**Denominator** (eligible patients) includes adults who are over age 50.

**Numerator** includes the following:

1.  Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) recorded in the year prior to the end
    of the report

2.  Rectal examination recorded in the year prior to the end of the
    report

3.  Flexible sigmoidoscopy recorded within 5 years prior to the end of
    the report

4.  Annual FOBT plus flexible sigmoidoscopy within 5 years prior to the
    end of the report

5.  Double contrast enema within 5 years prior to the end of the report

6.  Colonoscopy within 10 years prior to the end of the report

7.  Patient with recorded refusal of a rectal in the year prior to the
    end of the report

These numerator values are obtained via the following search criteria:

1.  Rectal examination documented

-   ICD procedure code 89.34

2.  Fecal occult blood test documented

-   using site-defined lab taxonomy

-   CPT 82274

3.  Sigmoidoscopy:

-   ICD procedure 45.24

-   CPTs: 45330, 45331, 45332, 45333, 45334, 45336, 45337, 45338, 45339,
    45341, 45342, 45345

4.  Colonoscopy:

-   ICD procedure codes: 45.21, 45.22, 45.23, and 45.25

-   CPTs: 45335, 45360, 45361, 45362, 45363, 45364, 45365, 45366, 45367,
    45368, 45369, 45370, 45371, 45372, 45378, 45379, 45380, 45382,
    45383, 45384, 45385, 45387

We recommend that you work with your local data entry people to ensure
that appropriate documentation and codes are used within PCC.

**Physician Instructions**

1.  Prepared packages should be available at the site of screening
(clinic).

     Each package should contain:

-   envelope (government prepaid if possible) addressed to the
    healthcare facility

-   three stool cards

-   three sticks for obtaining samples

-   lab slip (so that the results are entered into the lab package)

-   instructions about how to obtain the specimen

-   patient education material about CRC screening.

2.  When the packages are given to the patient, they can be labeled
(labels can be stamped and applied) with the patient\'s identifier
(name/number)

3\. The lab slip can also be stamped or otherwise labeled.

4.  At the time the packages are given, the patient should be
instructed 1) how to obtain the samples; and 2) to put the cards in the
envelope, seal it, and return it to the clinic or hospital.
SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

10:30 A.M.

Location: U.S. Geological Survey District office in Richmond, Virginia

(*directions: http://va.water.usgs.gov/GLOBAL/loc.htm*)

## Forest Reference Stream Water Monitoring

**Samuel Austin**

Virginia Department of Forestry

Long-term continuous monitoring of forest streams in protected
landscapes can document characteristics over the natural range of
channel forming water-flows. This information can be used to determine a
normal range of chemical and physical conditions. Complimentary
measurements describing stream channel geomorphology provide a necessary
context for interpreting results. The Rosgen stream channel
classification system allows effective organization and communication of
measurements. Understanding natural variation is essential to informed
management decision-making in areas such as BMP implementation,
watershed restoration, and TMDL allocation.

Samuel Austin

Forest Hydrologist

Virginia Department of Forestry

900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 800

Charlottesville, Virginia 22903

voice: (434) 977-6555

fax: (434) 296-2369

e-mail: austins@dof.state.va.us
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An inverted "U" models the effects of COMT gene type, difficulty of the
working memory task, and amphetamine on dopamine (DA) activity in the
prefrontal cortex. By boosting dopamine, amphetamine shifts people who
have inherited two copies of the *val* variant (green) \-- who normally
have relatively poorer prefrontal function, greater COMT activity, and
presumably less dopamine activity -- to the right, and more optimal
functioning. Amphetamine shifts people with two copies of *met* (red) --
who normally are at an optimal position -- to less efficient functioning
as the task reaches the most difficult level (3-Back) and places a
greater load on the brain.

Source: NIMH Clinical Brain Disorders Branch.
**Instructions:**

1\) Use the calibrated cable to calibrate the time-to-amplitude
converter. You should derive from this exercise a parameter with units
\[ns/channel\].

2\) Determine the channel corresponding to zero time-of-flight, i.e.,
simultaneity.

3\) What is the theoretical shortest ToF that should be measured from
the Am-Be source? Neutrons from an Am-Be source have an average energy
of about 4 MeV with a maximum (end point) of \~10 MeV.

4\) What do you measure for this quantity?

You will need the kinematic expression for elastic scattering of
neutrons off hydrogen, i.e.,

sin^2^ θ = E~p1~/E~n~

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The mass of the neutron is 931.5 MeV. Use the expression for β given in
the other half of the practicum.

5\) What are factors contribute to the uncertainty in measuring the end
point of the neutron spectrum?

**Test Setup, TAC principle**

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PMT: photomultiplier

TAC: time to amplitude converter

CFD: constant fraction discriminator

MCA: multi-channel analyzer, a.k.a. pulse height analyzer (PHA)

Detector thresholds, as set with the CFDs: \~250 keV electron equivalent
(γ)

Neutron threshold energy (proton equivalent): \~1 MeV

**Plastic scintillator detectors** (2)

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**Measurement geometry**

Lead absorbers (2 mm thick) to stop the 60 keV photos from the Am/Be
source are not shown.

Dimensions ±0.5 cm

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**Time-of-Flight (ToF)**

  ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
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  height="1.1319444444444444in"}        height="0.7972222222222223in"}

  Neutron ToF                           Gamma ToF
  ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------

**Calibration**

  --------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
  The ^60^Co source (1.2 µCi) emits two photons ![](media/image7.pct){width="2.161111111111111in"
  (1.17 MeV and 1.33 MeV), essentially          height="1.0243055555555556in"}
  simultaneously. Place this source at the      
  midpoint between the scintillation detectors  
  to find the ToF zero.                         

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

Delay the start or the stop signal to the time to amplitude converter
(TAC) by a known amount (9.4 ns) to calibrate the time scale of the
measurement system (ns/channel).

The Am/Be neutron source (10 mCi) emits both neutrons and gamma-ray
photons, including a 4.4 MeV photon.

Reference: Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement

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height="7.908333333333333in"}

**ToF Spectra**

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**§17.98 Mental health services.**

\(a\) Following the death of a veteran, bereavement counseling involving
services defined in 38 U.S.C. 1701(6)(B), may be furnished to persons
who were receiving mental health services in connection with treatment
of the veteran under 38 U.S.C. 1710, 1712, 1712A, 1713, or 1717, or 38
CFR 17.84 of this part, prior to the veteran's death, but may only be
furnished in instances where the veteran's death had been unexpected or
occurred while the veteran was participating in a VA hospice or similar
program. Bereavement counseling may be provided only to assist
individuals with the emotional and psychological stress accompanying the
veteran's death, and only for a limited period of time, as determined by
the Medical Center Director, but not to exceed 60 days. The Medical
Center Director may approve a longer period of time when medically
indicated.

\(b\) For purposes of paragraph (a) of this section, an unexpected death
is one which occurs when in the course of an illness the provider of
care did not or could not have anticipated the timing of the death.
Ordinarily, the provider of care can anticipate the patient's death and
can inform the patient and family of the immediacy and certainty of
death. If that has not taken place, a death can be described as
unexpected. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1701(6)(B))

\[53 FR 7186, Mar. 7, 1988. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 21965,
21967, May 13, 1996\]
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height="1.3736111111111111in"}

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height="0.8541666666666666in"}

Listed below are EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) items
that are offered by GSA. GSA makes these items available to federal
buyers through the GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program. You can
gain access to an on-line list of vendors that are participating in the
MAS Program by logging onto GSA Schedules e-Library website
www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov, type the item name in the search box , then
click on the SIN, and you will see a listing of vendors

You are encouraged to request that schedule vendors identify CPG
compliant items in their pricelists and product catalogs prior to
placing your order or, contact the appropriate GSA acquisition center
for assistance.

## GSA Office Supplies and Administrative Services Acquisition Center (212) 264-0868 

> Items: [Strapping and Stretch
> Wrap](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp) (Schedule 81 I
> B, SIN 617 3)
>
> [Pallets](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp) (Schedule
> 81 I B, SIN 617 12)

## GSA Greater Southwest Acquisition Center (817) 574-2660 

Items: [Pallets](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp)
(Schedule 056, SIN 357 10A)

> [Sorbents](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp)---Non-Marine
> Usage Type I (Schedule 073, SIN 375 351)
>
> Non-Marine Usage Type II (Schedule 073, SIN 375 352)
>
> Marine Usage Type III (Schedule 073, SIN 375 353)
>
> [Awards](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp) (Schedule
> 078, SIN 402 5)
>
> [Signage](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp) (Schedule
> 078, SIN 366 12)
>
> [Mats](http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/elib/eLibrary.jsp) (Schedule
> 078, SIN 402 5)
**ANN ARBOR GRECC FY 03 HIGHLIGHTS**

# I. Collaboration With Other VA Entities

-   GRECC/EES Partnership Committee. (Fitzgerald)

-   Site for Special Fellowship Program in Academic Geriatrics.
    (Terpenning)

# II. Aging Research

##  Applied Clinical

-   Maximal step length indicates disability and fall risk. (Alexander)

#### 

####  Health Systems Research

-   VISN 11 is funding a pilot examination of Resident Assessment
    Instrument (RAI) data from VA NHCU\'s and community nursing homes in
    Michigan. (Fries)

-   Preliminary results show that quality in state-sponsored home- and
    community-based care in Michigan improved after the implementation
    of a new assessment system (the RAI-HC). (Fries)

-   Examining impact of Nurse Practitioner management of patients with
    chronic congestive heart failure will decrease hospitalizations
    (Vaitkevicius)

##  Basic Biomedical

-   Novel murine genetic models of trinucleotide repeat disorders.
    Positron emission tomography studies of movement disorder
    pathophysiology. (Albin)

### III. Education and Training

-   Site for D.W. Reynolds Grant \"Comprehensive Programs to Strengthen
    Physicians\' Training in Geriatrics.\" (Supiano and Fitzgerald)

-   CBOC Survey assessing the educational needs of all CBOC personnel in
    VISN 11. (Fitzgerald)

**VI. Clinical Demonstrations/Best Practices**

-   Model program in Delirium prevention. (Kamholz)

# V. Dissemination of GRECC Products

-   GRECC sponsored conferences:

> Fall 2003 - The Intersection of Delirium and Frailty. (Kamholz)

Fall 2004 - Primary Care in Geriatrics: Addressing Geriatric Problems in
Primary Care (Terpenning)
**How to find the commercial lighting spreadsheet (calculator) on the
Regional Technical Forum Planning, Tracking, and Reporting web site:**

1.  Copy and paste or type the following web site address into the
    address/URL box of your Internet browser:
    <http://www.ptr.nwcouncil.org/>

2.  Select \"Login to Your Account.\"

3.  Select fiscal year 2007 from the drop-down box and type in your
    password[^1].

4.  In the "Keyword Search" box, type \"CLI00612.\" Click search.

5.  This will bring you to the correct measure page.

6.  Scroll down and select \"lamp and ballast retrofit.\"

7.  Select \"standard offer lighting spreadsheet tool.\"

8.  Save the spreadsheet to your computer and use it as a master file.

9.  Use copies of the master to do individual projects.

**Tips for using the spreadsheet tool:**

-   Copy, paste, insert, etc. \"**whole rows.**\" There are hidden cells
    and formatting that will not copy if you do not copy and paste whole
    rows. Click on the row number at the far left of the spreadsheet to
    pick a whole row.

-   Discourage people from moving or otherwise changing spreadsheet
    columns. It throws off the formatting and formulas.

-   Never delete all of the rows. You need at least one row with all the
    formatting, formulas, etc., in order to populate the other rows.

-   The spreadsheet is custom zoomed to 75%. If you have trouble reading
    the small font, click on \"view\" and \"zoom\" to 100%.

-   If you have trouble finding a lamp/ballast combo, go to the data
    existing or proposed tab along the bottom of the spreadsheet to
    search for it. If it is not listed, you can add it (as long as it
    qualifies). Again, always copy and paste whole rows.

-   For more tips, click on the tips tab along the bottom.

-   For lighting definitions, click on the definitions tab.

\-- Craig Ciranny (503) 230-5865

[^1]: Only authorized individuals will be able to access this web site,
    which is not available to the general public. Call Nora Miller at
    (866) 329-5797 or Patricia Tawney at (503) 230-4315 if you need a
    password.
Day: 09/07/02

Latitude: 27°46.99 N

Water depth: 636 m

Core number: **MD02-2555**

GMT time: 22:17

Longitude: 91°29.35 W

Location: Bush Hill Basin

Corer type: Calypso cores

Corer length: 44.85 m

Core length: 35.68 m

**Observations** 

*Corer condition:*

Broken traction belt on the winch, core stuck at bottom back to
extraction.

Slightly bent

*Core condition:*

**Sections and Sampling **

*Number of sections recovered and conditions:*

24 sections of 1.5m were recovered; the last section measures 118 cm; a
section of 10 cm was taken at the base of every 1.5 m section

*Onboard sampling and post cruise processing:*

-   X-ray microtomography will be processed post cruise from 1370 cm to
    the end of the core

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

-   Several bags were recovered : 1 core catcher, one core top

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    microbiology, and SO~4~^-^, Cl^-^, CH~4~, ^14^C, DIC) (MBARI,
    Univ.Tokyo)

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

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-   USGS core measurements and activities : Elec. Resist ; Vane Shear ,
    water content, (USGS-WH), Headspace Gas (USGS-Menlo Park), Thermal
    conductivity (Univ.Victoria), structure (ODM, PNNL)

## Summary of physical and sedimentological observations

*Dominant lithologies:* 0-900 cm greenish gray bioturbated clay with
common foraminifers. 900-3568 cm light to dark greenis gray layered clay
with bioturbation.

*Minor lithologies*: Silty, organic-rich layers at 1963-1965 and
2160-2163 cm
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**Archived Information**

BETSY BRAND

Betsy Brand has served as Co-Director of the American Youth Policy Forum
since November 1998. The American Youth Policy Forum is a non-profit
organization that provides professional development to policymakers in
the fields of education, career preparation, and youth development.
Prior to joining AYPF, Betsy was President of the consulting firm
Workforce Futures, Inc. for five years and Assistant Secretary of the
Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education,
also for five years. She has also held the following positions:

-   Professional Staff, U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee,
    November 1983 - February 1989

-   Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Productivity, from 1985-86.

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-   Professional Staff, U.S. House of Representatives Education and
    Labor Committee March 1981 -- November 1983.

-   Office Manager, U.S. Rep. E. Thomas Coleman, September 1977-March
    1981.
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**NOTIFICATION**

[Addendum]{.underline}

The following communication, dated 14 February 2007, has been received
from the Delegation of the United States.

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT)

On October 5, 2006, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, Production and
Airworthiness Approvals, Part Marking, and Miscellaneous Proposals (71
FR 58915). The Small Business Administration\'s Office of Advocacy has
asked us, on behalf of small businesses that may be adversely affected
by the proposed rulemaking, to allow additional time for small
businesses to comment on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
associated with the NPRM. We have determined that the additional comment
period is consistent with the public interest and that good cause exists
for taking this action. Accordingly, we are establishing an additional
45-day comment period on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis.

Dates: Comments must be received by 2 April 2007.

Full text of this addendum is available online at Internet URLs:

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2537.pdf

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-2537.htm

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**
Mike Lee -- USGS/DHS

Bob Lease -- NGA

Brenda Jones -- USGS EROS/SAIC

Tim Ruhren -- New York State

Chris Barnard -- DHS/GMO

Bill Pichel -- NOAA/NESDIS

Gordon Wells -- UT/CSR

Pat O'Neill -- USGS

John Crowe sent status of Pixia server. It is going well.

Pat O'Neil -- UAV workshop update. Scheduled for Dec 13 and 14. To be
held in Lafayette, LA at the University of Louisiana in Abdallah Hall.
There is no registration fee but you will be responsible for own travel
and lodging. Website will be up next week for on-line registration. The
URL will be [www.rac.louisiana.edu](http://www.rac.louisiana.edu/).
Workshop planning group is forming to set up agenda and schedule. There
will be access to an auditorium for large group and an atrium to be used
as a display area for exhibits and posters. May have UAVs on display in
the atrium area. Looking at the possibility of special processing
software and 3-D presentations during the workshop. Looking for input
from FEMA/DHS to discuss network for data delivery from UAVs. Redstone
Arsenal, NorthCom, NASA, NOAA, and Airforce platforms will be discussed.
Will discuss sensors, operational specs of platforms, and other topics
relating to UAV use in emergency response. Possibly a panel discussion
as well.

Pat -- still collecting data around the New Orleans area at 6 inches.
Pat will send copy of newest New Orleans coverage to EROS.
MESSAGE NO: 2289112 DATE: 10/16/1991

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: PRE

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-588-819

PERIOD COVERED: 10/16/1991

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: REGIONAL DIRECTORS, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, AREA
AND PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, TRADE COMPLIANCE DIVISION

RE: PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY, INVESTIGATION OF
ASPHERIC OPTHALMOSCOPY LENSES, FROM JAPAN (A-588-819)

1\. The Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register

on October 15, 1991, notice of its preliminary determination that

aspheric ophthalmoscopy lenses (lenses) from Japan are being, or

are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair

value.

2\. The products covered by this investigation are aspheric

ophthalmoscopy lenses, which are single element non-contact

ophthalmoscopy lenses, whether mounted or unmounted, framed or

unframed, of which one or both surfaces are aspherical in shape.

The subject merchandise is classifiable under subheading

9018.50.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Although the

HTS number is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our

written description of the scope of this proceeding is

dispositive.

3\. For further reporting purposes this case has been assigned

investigation number A-588-819.

4\. For exports of lenses from Japan by Nikon Corporation and all

other companies, the Customs Service shall suspend liquidation of

such lenses that are entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or

after October 15, 1991, and shall require a cash deposit or the

posting of a bond equal to the estimated preliminary margin

percentages listed below.

Manufacturer/Producer Identification Preliminary margin

Exporter Number Percentages

Nikon Corporation and A-588-819-001 112.72%

Nikon Inc, (Nikon)

All Others A-588-819-000 112.72%

5\. If there are any questions regarding this matter by Customs

Officers, they should be referred to the Import Specialist

Division, Other Agency Branch, Customs Headquarters (FTS

566-8651), or by E-Mail attribute \"HQ OAB.\". The importing

public and other interested parties should contact Stefanie

Amadeo or James Terpstra of the Office of Antidumping

Investigations, Import Administration, International Trade

Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, telephone (202)

377-1174 or (202) 377-3965, respectively.

There are no restriction on the release of this information.

Nancy McTiernan
\[\"Department of the TREASURY NEWS\" banner, with \"The Department of
the Treasury 1789\" seal on right and \"Washington, D.C. 20220;
Telephone 566-2041\" on 2nd line.\]

April 19, 1978

Contact: Bob Nipp

202/566-5328

[Sale of Gold by the U.S. Treasury]{.underline}

(Sale for Dollars)

The Department of the Treasury announced that it is requesting the
General Services Administration to initiate a series of monthly public
auctions of gold beginning on May 23, 1978. Approximately 300,000 ounces
of gold will be sold at each of the first six auctions. The Treasury
expects to review the experience at these auctions to determine whether
the amounts to be offered at succeeding auctions should be altered.

These sales of gold will have the effect of reducing the U.S. trade
deficit, either by increasing exports of gold or by reducing the imports
of this commodity. The sales will also further the U.S. desire to
continue progress toward the elimination of the international monetary
role of gold.

The Treasury plans to study the technical aspects of selling gold
against payment in West German deutschemarks with a view to determining
whether sales of gold also provide a technically feasible and advisable
means of acquiring deutschemarks for use in countering disorderly
conditions in foreign exchange markets. Invitations to bid at the
initial auction will specify payment in U.S. dollars and provide for
delivery at the U. S. Assay Office in New York or at other U.S. gold
depositories. Any change in these arrangements will be announced prior
to future auctions.

Auctions will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 23, 1978, and the
third Tuesday of each month thereafter in the GSA Office at 7th and "D"
Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C. At the May 23 auction, the minimum bid
accepted will be for 400 ounces. A bid deposit of \$10 an ounce will be
required.

The gold will be made available in bars each containing approximately
400 ounces. Sales will be by competitive bids with all successful
bidders paying the price bid for each ounce of gold. The Treasury
reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids by or on behalf of
foreign governments or central banks will not knowingly be accepted.

Formal invitations to bid in the auction will be issued by the GSA
within ten days. Bid forms will be mailed to firms or persons on GSA's
precious metal mailing lists. All others wishing to receive an
invitation to bid should communicate with:

General Services Administration

Metals Branch, Office of Stockpile Disposal

18th and "F" Streets, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20405

B-849 Telephone: Area Code 202-566-1986
# Paula Stigler, MSPH

The San Diego Foundation/Pala Band of Mission Indians

San Diego, CA 92106

## Biography 

Paula Stigler has been working with the tribal communities of Southern
California and Baja California for over 6 years. She is implementing a
tribal environmental health collaborative with The San Diego Foundation
as well as serves as a liaison for a water infrastructure project in
Baja California indigenous communities which is being sponsored by the
Pala Band of Mission Indians. Paula also serves as the tribal co-chair
for the San Diego/Tijuana Air Quality Taskforce and has recently
finished her master's degree in environmental health sciences at San
Diego State University with a special focus on environmental issues and
indigenous cultures.

## Leadership Development Opportunities

This experience with the Environmental Public Health Leadership
Institute (EPHLI) has provided me with skills and knowledge that will be
invaluable to me in implementing environmental health programs with
tribes and other communities now and in the future. Being overwhelmed
with an environmental health disaster in the middle of my fellowship
proved to be very challenging, yet I had already been provided through
EPHLI with the skills necessary to properly address the emergency. I was
able to utilize materials, other fellows and my mentor during the
disaster and found that EPHLI was not just a program but a true network
of environmental health experts. This program helped me to understand
what type of leader I truly am and how best to improve on my weaknesses
and enhance my strengths. It has been an honor to participate in such a
prestigious program with such a wonderful group of people.
**§3.209 Birth.**

Age or relationship is established by one of the following types of
evidence. If the evidence submitted for proof of age or relationship
indicates a difference in the name of the person as shown by other
records, the discrepancy is to be reconciled by an affidavit or
certified statement identifying the person having the changed name as
the person whose name appears in the evidence of age or relationship.

\(a\) A copy or abstract of the public record of birth. Such a record
established more than 4 years after the birth will be accepted as proof
of age or relationship if, it is not inconsistent with material of
record with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or if it shows on its
face that it is based upon evidence which would be acceptable under this
section.

\(b\) A copy of the church record of baptism. Such a record of baptism
performed more than 4 years after birth will not be accepted as proof of
age or relationship unless it is consistent with material of record with
the Department of Veterans Affairs, which will include at least one
reference to age or relationship made at a time when such reference was
not essential to establishing entitlement to the benefit claimed.

\(c\) Official report from the service department as to birth which
occurred while the veteran was in service.

\(d\) Affidavit or a certified statement of the physician or midwife in
attendance at birth.

\(e\) Copy of Bible or other family record certified to by a notary
public or other officer with authority to administer oaths, who should
state in what year the Bible or other book in which the record appears
was printed, whether the record bears any erasures or other marks of
alteration, and whether from the appearance of the writing he or she
believes the entries to have been made at the time purported.

\(f\) Affidavits or certified statements of two or more persons,
preferably disinterested, who will state their ages, showing the name,
date, and place of birth of the person whose age or relationship is
being established, and that to their own knowledge such person is the
child of such parents (naming the parents) and stating the source of
their knowledge.

\(g\) Other evidence which is adequate to establish the facts in issue,
including census records, original baptismal records, hospital records,
insurance policies, school, employment, immigration, or naturalization
records. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a))

\[26 FR 1573, Feb. 24, 1961, as amended at 27 FR 1899, Feb. 28, 1962; 40
FR 53581, Nov. 19, 1975; 47 FR 28096, June 29, 1982; 52 FR 19349, May
22, 1987; 59 FR 46338, Sept. 8, 1994; 60 FR 46531, Sept. 7, 1995; 61 FR
56626, Nov. 4, 1996\]

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 13(3), 17(1).

**Cross reference:** Evidence of dependents and age. See §3.204.
# Corinthian Colleges, Inc. -- Homeland Security Specialist Diploma

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is offering a Homeland Security Specialist
Diploma program. The diploma program will give the student a solid
foundation in a variety of areas that are critically important to
planning, implementing and managing security operations for an
organization. Extensive coverage is given to the legal aspects of
security, emergency planning procedures, security principles and
communications, domestic and international terrorism, and emergency
medical response services. Graduates will be prepared for careers in the
Security industry as corporate and government security and safety
personnel.

The Homeland Security Specialist Diploma program consists of seven
modules, which may be taken in any order. All seven modules, 51 credits,
must be completed for a diploma to be awarded.

Program Outline:

HS01 Civil and Criminal Justice (7 credits)

HS02 Emergency Planning and Security Measures (7 credits)

HS03 Security: Principles, Planning, and Procedures (7 credits)

HS04 Tactical Communications (7 credits)

HS05 Domestic and International Terrorism (7credits)

HS06 Emergency Medical Services and Fire Operations (7 credits)

HS07 Business and Ethics for Security (10 credits)

Total Credits -- 51

## Corinthian Colleges, Inc. -- Schools with Homeland Security Diploma Program 

**Bryman College -- San Jose North**

1245 S. Winchester Blvd Ste 102

San Jose, CA 95128

\(408\) 246-4171

\(408\) 557-9874 (Fax)

Program Director, Alan Pruitt CPP

[http://www.teamhomeland.com](http://www.teamhomeland.com/)

Bryman College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

### Parks College 

9065 Grant St.

Thornton, CO 80229

\(303\) 457-2757

1-888-741-4271

JoAnn Navarro, Director of Admissions

[http://www.cci.edu](http://www.cci.edu/)

** **

**Parks College**

14280 E. Jewell Ave., Ste. 100

Aurora, CO 80012

\(303\) 745-6244

1-888-741-4271

Stuart Goldman, Director of Admissions

[http://www.cci.edu](http://www.cci.edu/)

Parks College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

** **

**Blair College**

828 Wooten Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80915

\(719\) 574-1082

1-888-741-4271

Don Collins, Director of Admissions

[http://www.cci.edu](http://www.cci.edu/)

Blair College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

** **

**Parks College**

801 N. Quincy Street #500

Arlington, VA 22203

\(703\) 248-8887

1-888-741-4271

Lachelle Green, Director of Admissions

[http://www.cci.edu](http://www.cci.edu/)

Parks College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

For more information:

> Contact: Daniel Byram, Academic Affairs-Criminal Justice Program
> Manager
>
> 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 400
>
> Santa Ana, California 92707-5764
>
> Phone: (714) 427-3000, ext. 201
>
> Fax:
>
> Email: <dbyram@cci.edu>
**DA 06-1539**

July 28, 2006

Keith H. Fagan

Telenor Satellite, Inc.

1101 Wootton Parkway

10^th^ Floor

Rockville, MD 20852

> RE: Call Sign KA313
>
> File No.: SES-MOD-20060524-00880

Dear Mr. Fagan:

On May 24, 2006, Telenor Satellite, Inc. (Telenor) filed the
above-captioned application to modify its conventional Ku-band[^1] earth
station license which operates in Southbury, Connecticut to add a 6.1
meter antenna. Telenor states that it plans to use this antenna to
communicate with ALSAT-designated satellites. Pursuant to Section
25.112(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.112(a)(1), we
dismiss the application as defective without prejudice to refiling.

In response to question E48 of Schedule B, Telenor lists the maximum
EIRP for emission 42M0G7W as 86.01 dBW and for emission 72M0G7W as 88.25
dBW. These values exceed the 83.1 dBW level Telenor lists as the Total
EIRP for all carriers in response to question E40. Therefore, the
application is inconsistent.

Telenor lists ALSAT as the point of communication for this earth
station. ALSAT may only be listed as a point of communication for
routinely authorized earth stations.[^2] In response to question E49 on
Schedule B, Telenor lists the Maximum EIRP density per carrier as 45.8
dBW/4kHz for the following digital emissions: 100KG7W, 32K0G7W, 43K8G7W,
45K0G7W, 76K8G7W, 9K00G7W, 20M0G7W, 2M29G7W, 36M0G7W, 42M0G7W, 72M0G7W,
1M60G1F, 200KG1F, 400KG1F, and 800KG1F. This corresponds to a power
density at the input of the antenna flange of -11.30 dBW/4kHz. This
value exceeds the maximum input power spectral density limit of -14 dBW/
4kHz for routinely authorized earth stations in Section 25.212(c) of the
Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.212(c). Therefore, Telenor may not
designate ALSAT as a point of communication for the proposed emissions
and must identify the specific satellites with which the earth station
will communicate. Furthermore, in accordance with Section 25.220(e)(1),
Telenor is required to include with the application a certification from
each target satellite operator that it has reached agreements with
adjacent satellite operators regarding the non-routine operations. The
application does not include this certification.

In light of the above, pursuant to Section 25.112(a)(1)[^3] of the
Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 25.112(a)(1) and Section 0.261 of the
Commission's rules on delegations of authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261, we
dismiss the application as defective without prejudice to refiling.

Sincerely,

Scott A. Kotler

Chief, Systems Analysis Branch

Satellite Division

International Bureau

[^1]: 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.0-14.5 GHz.

[^2]: Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow
    Non-U.S.-Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and
    International Services in the United States, First Order on
    Reconsideration, IB Docket No. 96-111, 15 FCC Rcd 7207, 7210 n.19.

[^3]: 47 C.F.R. § 25.112(a)(1). *See* also EchoStar Satellite, LLC,
    *Order on Reconsideration*, DA 04-4056 (rel December 27, 2004).
AGENDA

PUBMED Expert Searching: Using PubMed to Get Advanced Results

## **Activity \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Time**

Welcome, Introductions and Review of Hand-outs (15 min)

Expert Searching Discussion: Review of Basic skills (15min)

Introduction to MeSH (30 min)

Break (10 Min)

MeSH continued (30 min.)

Field Tags and Link-out (30 min.)

Break (10 min.)

Search Exercises with Field Tags (20 min.)

Clinical Queries (10 min.)

Combining Searches in Cubby (20 min.)

Searching in specific disciplines (still in development) (20 min.)

Additional Tips and Tricks:

Building URLs (10 min.)

Wrap-up and Evaluation (15 min)
**FEMA Higher Education Conference 2004**

**PARTICIPANTS PROFILE**

# Derin N. Ural

Associate Professor

Center of Excellence for Disaster Management

Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul, Turkey

<derin@itu.edu.tr>

Our Center was established following a project carried out with FEMA in
2001. This project was a "train-the-trainer" educational project, where
30 faculty members from the Istanbul Technical University were certified
to train in Turkey. Currently, we have completed certificate programs
for over 1000 local governments officials, central government officials
and NGO representatives. In 2002 we initiated a Masters degree program,
a professional degree program held in the evenings and weekends. 13 have
graduated from the program, and were placed in high level management
positions. This is the only Emergency Management degree program in
Turkey.

There are a number of issues I would like to discuss with my colleagues
during the Higher Ed Conference.

-   Accreditation of our Graduate program

-   Partnership Agreements with Universities enabling student and
    faculty exchange

-   Setting standards for partnerships

-   Cooperation for Distance learning and accreditation of distance
    programs

-   Establishing an International Association for Emergency Managers
    (IAEM) Chapter in Turkey -- and facilitating its exam abroad.

-   Establishing an IAEM Student Group in Turkey