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Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970, as amended

 

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ONE OR MORE CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTS MAY BE
OBTAINED FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING
ACT, AS AMENDED,

15 U.S.C. *§ 1681, ETSEQ*. SHOULD A DECISION TO TAKE ANY ADVERSE ACTION
AGAINST YOU BE

MADE, BASED EM -- either IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON THE CONSUMER CREDIT
REPORT, THE

CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY THAT PROVIDED THE REPORT PLAYED NO ROLE IN THE
AGENCY'S DECISION TO TAKE SUCH ADVERSE ACTION.

 

Information provided by you on this form will be furnished to the
consumer reporting agency in order to obtain information in connection
with an investigation to determine your (1) fitness for Federal
employment, (2) clearance to perform contractual

service of the Federal Government, and/or (3) security clearance or
access. The information obtained may be redisclosed

to other Federal agencies for the above purposes and in fulfillment of
official responsibilities to the extent that such disclosure

is permitted by law.

 

I hereby authorize the U. S. Department of Agriculture to obtain such
report(s) from any consumer/credit reporting agency

for employment purposes.

 

 

(Print Name) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (SSN)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

(Signature) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Date) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

 

 

> Your Social Security Number is needed to keep records accurate,
> because other people may have the same name.
>
> Executive Order 9397 also asks Federal agencies to use this number to
> help identify individuals in agency records.

\[PLEASE NOTE: Homeland Security requires the completion of this Fair
Credit Release which has 2 parts -- identity and credit. NRCS receives
limited information from this form and only receives information
regarding identity, i.e. identity theft.\]
The information and opinions expressed in this article are strictly the
author's and do not reflect any endorsement on behalf of the Federal
Vehicle Policy Division or GSA.

October 30, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5 REASONS NOT TO USE RETREADS

And over 24 Million Reasons Why You Should

1\. I drive a truck for a hobby. I¹m not in it for the money. Everybody
knows

you can¹t make money in trucking.

2\. Not being poor scares me. Makes me break out in hives.

3\. My father-in-law told me about his bad experiences with recaps back
in

1956\.

4\. Hey, when I buy a really good apple I throw it away after only
enjoying

about 1/3 of it. Why shouldn¹t I be satisfied getting only 1/3 return on
my

tire investment?

5\. I know the really successful fleets with good tire programs run as
many

as two and three retreads for every new tire, but I¹m just a little guy
and I

don¹t want to make as much money as they do. The taxes would kill me.

Sound ridiculous? That¹s because it is. There is simply no good reason
not

to use retreaded tires on your truck. Thousands of trucking fleets and

owner-operators already know this. That¹s why more than 24 million
retreaded

tires were sold last year in North America.

Retreaded tires are better than ever, thanks to advances in inspection

procedures and rubber technology. Retreads are safely used by most major

trucking companies, school and municipal buses, fire engines, commercial

airlines and military fighter planes, small package delivery services

including the U.S. Postal Service and many other types of vehicles.

For more information contact the Tire Retread Information Bureau, toll
free 888-473-8732 or <info@retread.org>.

Contact person: Harvey Brodsky

831-372-1917
[**PHOENIX** ]{.underline}

Colorado River Service Unit-IHS

12033 Agency Road

Parker, AZ 85344

Phone: 928-669-2137

 

Elko Service Unit-IHS**  **

515 Shoshone Circle

Elko, NV 89801

Phone: 775-738-2251

 

Fort Yuma Service Unit-IHS

P.O. Box 1368

Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone: 760-572-4190

 

Hopi Health Center-IHS

P.O. Box 4000

Polacca, AZ 86042

Phone: 928-737-6075

 

Phoenix Indian Medical Center-IHS

4212 N. 16th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: 602-263-1569

 

San Carlos Service Unit-IHS

P.O. Box 208

San Carlos, AZ 85550

Phone: 928-475-7285

 

Schurz Service Unit-IHS

Drawer A

Schurz, NV 89427

Phone: 775-773-2345

 

Uintah & Ouray Service Unit-IHS

P.O. Box 160

Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Phone: 435-725-6843

 

Whiteriver Service Unit-IHS

P.O. Box 860

Whiteriver, AZ 85941

Phone: 928-338-3515

 

Duck Valley Shoshone Paiute Tribe-Tribal

P.O. Box 130

Owyhee, NV 89832

Phone: 775-757-2415

Duckwater Shoshone Tribe of Nevada-Tribal

511 Duckwater Falls Road

Duckwater, NV 89314

Phone: 775-863-0222

 

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation of Arizona-Tribal

P.O. Box 17779

Fountain Hills, AZ 85269

Phone: 480-837-5074

 

Gila River Indian Community of Arizona-Tribal

P.O. Box 38

Sacaton, AZ 85247

Phone: 602-528-1431

 

Las Vegas Paiute Tribes of Nevada-Tribal

1257 Paiute Circle

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Phone: 702-382-0784

 

Paiute Tribe of Utah-Tribal

440 North Paiute Drive

Cedar City, UT 84720

Phone: 435-586-1112

 

Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California-Tribal

1559 Watasheamu

Gardenerville, NV 89460

Phone: 775-265-4215

 

Yerington Paiute Tribe of Nevada-Tribal

171 Campbell Lane

Yerington, NV 89447

Phone: 775-463-3335

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe-Tribal

1607 Plantation Road

Mojave Valley, AZ 86440

Phone: 928-346-4679

 

Ely Shoshone Tribe of Nevada-Tribal

400-B Newe View

Ely, NV 89301

Phone: 775-289-4133
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###### INFORMACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO QUE DESEA IMPORTAR

###### ¿Qué tipo de negocio busca Ud. hacer con el proveedor de los EE.UU.?

( ) Compra directa ( ) Licencia ( ) Agente ( ) Distribuidor

( ) Joint Venture ( ) Licitación Estatal ( ) Otro

No. Partida Arancelaria[^1] Descripción del Producto

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Cantidad Necesaria: ¿Quién es el consumidor final? [\_]{.underline}

Información que desearía de la empresa norteamericana:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[\_]{.underline}

Prefiere que las firmas le respondan en: ( ) Inglés ( ) Castellano

Desea contactos con: ( ) Fabricantes ( ) Agentes/Distribuidores

¿Qué factores tendrán mayor influencia en su decisión (Precio, Tiempo de
Entrega, Crédito, entre otros)?

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

Como describiría su intención de compra, inversión u obtención de
licencia?:

( ) Compra en: ( ) 1-2 meses ( ) 2 a 6 meses ( ) 6 meses o más

( ) Otro (describir)
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**[Fecha]{.smallcaps}: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
[Firma]{.smallcaps}:
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#### *Favor remitir este formulario por fax al 434-3041. Gracias.*

[^1]: **IMPORTANTE: Es imprescindible especificar el Nro. de partida
    arancelaria, sin la cual no se podrá tramitar el presente.**
FIXED ASSETS

### *COURSE*

***CLASS SCHEDULE:*** Class begins at 8:00 a.m.

Break: 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Break: 2:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Class ends at 3:30 p.m.

***DESCRIPTION:*** The Fixed Assets course covers Fixed Assets policy
and includes capitalization of assets. Identifying Fixed Assets
Subsystems within FMS, using FMS tables for research, and explaining RSD
reports for research are topics covered in the course. Fixed Assets
transactions and updates to General Ledger accounts are reviewed as well
as reconciling the Fixed Assets Subsystem to the Standard General
Ledger.

***OBJECTIVE:*** The objective of this course is to provide an overview
of the Financial Management System (FMS) Fixed Asset Subsystem (FAP)
including policy, reports and general ledger issues. Instructors
illustrate fixed asset transactions and associated FMS table updates.

After completion of this course the student will be able to:

-   Describe Fixed Asset policy to include capitalization of assets

-   Identify the Fixed Asset Subsystem (FAP)

-   Identify Subsystem Documents

-   Review FMS tables for research

-   Describe Subsystem transactions and their effect on the general
    ledger

-   Describe what to do with excess equipment

-   Review RSD reports available for research

-   Reconcile the Fixed Asset Subsystem to the Standard General Ledger

##  [COURSE OVERVIEW]{.underline}

INTRODUCTION

POLICY: Real and Non-Expendable Property Capitalization Policies, When
to Expense Assets, Useful Life of Assets, Date to Capitalize Assets

SUBSYSTEM (FAP): Describe Features of the Fixed Assets System

SUBSYSTEM DOCUMENTS: Review all FA Subsystem Documents

FMS TABLES: Review Tables for Research

GENERAL LEDGER TRANSACTIONS: Describe Subsystem Transactions Which
Update/Which Do Not Update the General Ledger/FMS Transactions/Discuss
WIP Report

EXCESS EQUIPMENT: Establish Excess Equipment and Excess Equipment Sales

REPORTS: Review Available Reports

RECONCILIATION: Review the General Ledger Reconciliation of FMS and
Fixed Assets (Form F852)
**Resolving the Louisiana Subsidence Issue**

One of the most pressing and immediate science issues for Louisiana and
the Nation is resolving the question of regional rates of subsidence and
the processes responsible (e.g. faulting, shallow/deep subsidence,
effects of O&G extraction, etc). This has really come to a head with the
recent Dokka et al. publications based on NGS geodetic surveys. Those
results are far different than other results and not well supported. If
Dokka\'s subsidence numbers are correct, then the delta plain including
New Orleans is facing a much more dire future from surges and RSL rise
than previously thought. These differences of scientific results are
causing great confusion in the planning for coastal restoration and
post-Katrina rebuilding and have huge economic implications to Louisiana
and to the rest of the national economy. The USGS is in the best
position to address this issue or at least lead the effort.

The issue of at least determining rates of subsidence can be
accomplished by pulling together a small team of the right people from
USGS and academia and a modest amount of field work. Integral to the
success of doing this is: 1. careful and thorough review of the NGS
surveys and data they are based on, and 2. careful construction of a SL
curve for the region over the past say 5,000 years based on the new
foram dating techniques employed by Prof. Ben Horton at Un Penn. and
sea-level rise studies by Prof. Tor Tornqvist at Tulane Un. An estimate
is that such an undertaking could come up with meaningful results in 18
months with funding of \~ \$125k. The complementary task of addressing
the processes of subsidence would require numerical modeling following
on to the recent work of Mendenhall post-doc, Meckel et al. The time for
this task word be 2 years and require a budget of \$150k.

Possible staffing:

USGS: J Williams, R Morton, J Flocks, U tenBrink, TBN geophysist

Academia: B Horton, T Tornqvist, T Meckel, M Kulp, M Zoback

If this is approved, the first step is to meet and discuss the issue and
plan objectives with NOAA/NGS and seek their partnership. The next step
is to convene a planning meeting to design the project, seek the proper
staff, and layout a plan, budget and time schedule.

Contact: S. Jeffress Williams, USGS/Woods Hole
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**An Analysis of the Border Health Infrastructure in Relation to
Childhood Lead Toxicity Levels Along the U.S. and Mexico Border:
Executive Summary**

Debora Garcia, B.S.H.S.; Ana M. Valles-Medina, RN, MPH; Laura
Reichhardt. B.S.H.S.

Approximately 310,000 U.S. children aged 1-5 years have blood lead
levels (BLLs) at or above the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) action level of 10 µ/dL. In Mexico there is no screening or
education for lead exposures or data on rates of exposure. Identified
exposures unique to the U.S.-Mexico border region are glazed ceramics,
certain folk remedies, and contaminated candy and candy wrappers. In
1991 the CDC redefined childhood elevated BLLs and recommended screening
for all children aged 9 to 72 months; currently, only high risk children
are recommended for screening. In 2006 rates of elevated BLLs increased
in New Mexican children. The US-Mexico Border Health Commission created
the Binational Lead Initiative to investigate border lead exposures with
participation from U.S. and Mexican agencies at the federal, state, and
local level. Concurrently, the California Attorney General's Office
prosecuted lead contaminated candy manufacturers in Mexico and
recommended Best Manufacturing Practices for candy and pottery
manufacturers.

A literature review was conducted to assess rates of elevated BLLs and
lead exposure in binational children and to examine regulations of lead
treatment in the U.S. and Mexico. Stakeholders in Arizona, California,
Baja California, and Sonora were interviewed based on the 10 Essential
Services of Environmental Health. Findings were used to develop systems
thinking archetypes to depict the binational lead problems. The
archetypes also were helpful to identify leverage points where
programmatic adjustments would have the greatest impact.

It was found that local U.S environmental and public health agencies
have limited funding and staff, and staff are overburdened by workload.
Lack of resources has caused local agencies to depend on expertise from
state agencies to investigate sources of lead exposure. In Mexico, there
are limited resources for childhood lead screening. Lead is a low
priority in environmental and children's health in Mexico. No data on
elevated BLLs in Mexican children are readily available.

While U.S. authorities determined lead to be a border health priority,
this is not resonant in Mexico. Poor coordination and scarce data
undermine the development of prevention activities. Survey findings
highlight the need for scientific data on BLLs for Mexican children, and
development of binational consensus on health priorities.
**[Biography of Betsy Berry: Program Officer,]{.underline}**

**[NOD Emergency Preparedness Initiative]{.underline}**

Betsy Berry is the Program Officer for the National Organization on
Disability's (NOD) Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI). In this
role, she works closely with a variety of community-based organizations,
disability advocacy groups, and emergency management personnel from
field-level first responders to local, state, and federal officials in
both the emergency management arena, and the disability community in
order to ensure that people with disabilities take measures to prepare
themselves for emergencies; to ensure that preparedness officials across
the country are including people with disabilities in the planning,
training and exercises, and response activities being undertaken at the
community level; and to ensure that people with disabilities are
themselves taking an active role in participating alongside preparedness
officials before, during, and after an emergency.

Following Hurricane Katrina and EPI's Special Needs Assessment for
Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE) Report, Ms. Berry acted as a subject matter
expert for the American Red Cross as they developed their on-line and
instructor lead training, "Serving People with Disabilities Following a
Disaster." She created and maintains EPI's Interactive Map of Disability
& Emergency Preparedness Resources, as well as the "12 Months of
Preparedness" Series.

Prior to joining NOD, she worked with James Lee Witt Associates on the
National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Campaign, "Be Ready, Make
a Plan." She has over ten years experience working in the disability
community, most recently as an Education and Outreach Specialist for
United Spinal Association in Washington, DC, and as a Case
Manager/Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) for adults with
developmental disabilities in Chicago, Illinois. 

Ms. Berry is a member of the Washington DC Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) as well as the American Red Cross National Capitol Area's
Disaster Action Team (DAT). She is FEMA-trained on the National Incident
Management System and Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations.
Ms. Berry serves on many disability preparedness-related task forces and
working groups including: the Interagency Coordinating Council Emergency
Preparedness for People with Disabilities National Citizen Corps Council
Subcommittee, the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Emergency
Preparedness Task Force, the Disaster Planning Committee of the American
Association of Retired Persons, the International Codes Council
Disability Task Force, the Serve DC Disability Advisory Board, and the
National Fire Protection Association's Disability Task Force.

Ms. Berry received her Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation
Psychology from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison.
NY D85088

January 6, 1999

CLA-2-12:RR:NC:2:231 D85088

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 1209.91.8055; 1806.90.9019

Mr. Helmut Wagner

Embassy of Austria

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 501

Washington, DC 20036

RE: The tariff classification of pumpkin seeds from Austria.

Dear Mr. Wagner:

In your letter, dated November 25, 1998, you have requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client, Helco, Limited, Mount
Vernon, VA.

The merchandise is comprised of Styrian pumpkin seeds that are grown
without shells. They will be packed in plastic bags and sold at retail
for human consumption. The net weight is 57 grams. The merchandise is
described thus:

1\. \"Natural\" - dehydrated and uncoated

2\. \"Lightly Roasted\" - uncoated

3\. \"Lightly Roasted and Salted\"

4\. \"Milk Chocolate Coated\"

5\. \"White Chocolate Coated\"

6\. \"Orange Chocolate Coated\"

7\. \"Cinnamon Candy Coated\"

The applicable subheading for \"Natural,\" \"Lightly Roasted,\" and
\"Lightly Roasted and Salted\" pumpkin seeds will be 1209.91.8055,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing, other,
vegetable seeds, other, pumpkin. The rate of duty will be 1.8 cents per
kilogram.

The applicable subheading for \"Milk Chocolate Coated\" and \"Orange
Chocolate Coated\" pumpkin seeds will be 1806.90.9019, HTS, which
provides for chocolate and other food preparations containing
cocoa\...other\...other\... other\...confectionery\...other. The rate of
duty will be 6.2 percent ad valorem.

Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a
classification ruling on either \"White Chocolate Coated\" or \"Cinnamon
Candy coated\" pumpkin seeds. Your request for a classification ruling
should include the following:

1\. For \"White Chocolate Coated\" submit a sample and indicate the
percentage of ingredients by weight.

2\. For \"Cinnamon Candy Coated\" indicate whether sugar is added, and
if so, the percentage by weight and type.

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

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Ralph Conte at (212) 466-5759.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**[Background:]{.underline}**

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) received a request from James A.
Morrill from the Department of Veteran Affairs, Public Health Strategic
Health Care Group. He is requesting funding for \$100,000 to provide
support to The American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV).
This Conference will be held May 31 -- June 3, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.
These funds will be used to provide meeting support, travel for
non-Federal Government clinical experts, and publication/distribution of
the Conference Proceedings.

**[Justification for Sole Source]{.underline}**

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) is requesting a task order with
Courtesy Associates, contract number 263-03-D-0009. This request is
being made because in the past, Courtesy performed a task related to
this project based on a previously approved task order. NCATS 627 was
awarded to Courtesy in June 2005. The task order was to have a check
prepared in the amount of \$206,000 to support The First American
Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV) that was held on September
15-18, 2005 in Atlanta, GA. There were over 800 participants that
attended the conference to learn the latest developments in HIV clinical
science from active clinical care provides and how to translate these
developments into the delivery of medical care for persons with HIV
infections.

## [Recommendation]{.underline}

Recommendation is made for the subject task order to be awarded to
Courtesy Associates. This company has extensive knowledge of the NIH/OAR
AIDS program and its mission. They have provided support to the OAR for
the past five years via NIH Conference, Administrative and Travel
Support Services (CATS) for conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Courtesy Associates will be providing logistical support for this
upcoming conference that will be held in May of 2007.

**[Scope of Work]{.underline}**

Courtesy Associates will issue a check for \$100,000 to the following:
**VA -- Educational and Training**.

*Under FAR 16.505(b) (2) (ii), this sole-source request is authorized.*

##
**Jack Goldberg, PhD, MA**

Seattle ERIC/VET Registry

Box 359780

Seattle, WA 98101

VAPSHCS\
1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1760\
Seattle, WA 98105-1597\
206.543.4667\
[goldie1@u.washington.edu](mailto:goldie1@u.washington.edu )

Jack Goldberg, PhD, is Research Professor in the Department of
Epidemiology in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at
the University of Washington and Lead Epidemiologist with the Vietnam
Era Twin (VET) at the Seattle VA Epidemiologic Research and Information
Center. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Geography and History
from the State University of New York at Binghamton, a Master of Arts in
Geography from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology
from the University of Illinois-Chicago. He served as Lead
Epidemiologist at the Hines VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating
Center, developing and maintaining the VET Registry from 1983-2001. From
1985-2001 he served as a faculty member in the Division of Epidemiology
at the University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Public Health. He is an
elected member of the American Epidemiological Society, and a Fellow of
the American College of Epidemiology. He is currently a member of the
Twins Committee of the Institute of Medicine.

Dr. Goldberg\'s primary research focus is on twin research. He has
devoted more than 20 years to the construction of twin registries that
serve as a platform for investigating the genetic and non-genetic basis
of disease. He was one of the founders of the Vietnam Era Twin Registry
which is one of the largest population-based samples of adult twins in
the United States. He also co-founded the Black Elderly Twin Study
(BETS) and the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Twin Registry. He has recently
established a UW Twin Registry consisting of nearly 1,000 adult twins
living in Washington state. Methodologically his work has included
univariate and multivariate classical twin studies as well as co-twin
control studies examining exposure and disease associations. Much of his
research has focused on the relationship of service in Vietnam and
combat exposure to the long-term physical and psychological health of
veterans.
**[Notice of Copyrighted Material]{.underline}**

**Material Description:** Stayner, L., et. al. Human cancer risk and
exposure to 1,3-butadiene -- a tale of mice and men. *Scand J Work
Environ Health*. 2000; 26(4): 322-330.

The above referenced document was submitted to the docket as an
attachment to comments from NIOSH.  The document is subject to copyright
protections and therefore is not being made available by DOL in the
electronic docket.  The document is included in the docket maintained in
hard copy at the Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Policy, Suite S-2312, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington,
DC.   The document is available for review only at the Department of
Labor and consistent with copyright law cannot be reproduced.
Mr. Michael A. Radecki

Western Area Power Administration

Upper Great Plains Region

2900 4^th^ Ave. North

Billings, MT 59107-5900

Phone (406) 247-7442

FAX (406) 247-7408

<Radecki@wapa.gov>

Mr. James L. Haigh

Western Area Power Administration

Watertown Operations Office

P.O. Box 790

Watertown SD 57201-0790

Phone (605) 882-7520

FAX (605) 882-7409

<Haigh@wapa.gov>

Ms. Jody Farhat, P.E.

Power Production Team Leader

Missouri River Basin Water Management Division

Northwestern Division, Corps of Engineers

12565 West Center Road

Omaha, NE 68144

Phone (402) 697-2686

FAX (402) 697-2677

[jody.s.farhat@usace.army.mil]{.underline}

Mr. Trevor McDonald, E.E

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Big Bend Project Office

33573 N. Shore Rd

Chamberlain, SD 57325

Phone (605) 245-2331, ext 3002

Fax (605) 245-2556

<Trevor.R.McDonald@usace.army.mil>

Mr. Karl A. Wunderlich, Ph.D.\
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation\
Power Resources Office\
Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 67\
PO Box 25007, D-5400\
Denver, CO  80225-0007\
Phone (303) 445-3636\
<kwunderlich@do.usbr.gov>

Ms. Paulette Schaeffer

Power Operations

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Regional Office

P.O. Box 36900

Billings, MT 59107-6900

Phone (406) 247-7642

FAX (406) 247-7898

[pschaeffer@gp.usbr.gov](../pschaeffer@gp.usbr.gov)

Mr. Darin Larson

Regional Hydrologist

BIA Office of Natural Resources

115 4^th^ Ave. SE

Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone (605) 226-7621

FAX (605) 226-7358

NO E-MAIL AT THIS TIME -- MUST MAIL/FAX ALL CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Scott Doig

BIA Environmental Services

Mid-West Regional Office

Henry Whipple Federal Bldg.

1 Federal Drive, Room 550

Fort Snelling, MN 55111

Phone (612) 725-4514

FAX (612) 713-4401

NO E-MAIL AT THIS TIME -- MUST MAIL/FAX ALL CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Brian Parsons

Project Manager, Wind Applications

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

1617 Cole Boulevard

Golden, CO 80401-3393

Phone (303) 384-6958

FAX (303) 384-6901

<brian_parsons@nrel.gov>

Mr. Mike Costanti

Blackfeet Nation Representative

Principal Engineer

Matney Frantz Engineering

105 W. Main St., Suite G

Bozeman, MT 59715

Phone (406) 556-9827

<mcostanti@matneyfrantz.com>

Mr. Thomas L. Weaver

Fort Peck Tribes Representative

2013 S. Holland St

Lakewood, CO 80227

Phone (303) 378-6485

FAX (303) 988-3695

<Tlweaver2013@cs.com>

Mr. Warren Mackey

Santee Sioux Nation

Santee Sioux Tribal Housing

207 His Red Nation Street

Niobrara, NE 68760

Phone (402) 857-2656

FAX (402) 857-2608

<ssthaadmn@gpcom.net>

Mr. Patrick Spears

President

Intertribal Council on Utility Policy

P.O. Box 224

Fort Pierre, SD 57532

Phone (605) 223-2416

<Pnspears2@aol.com>

Mr. Vic Simmons

General Manager

Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.\
P.O. Box 2414\
Rapid City, SD 57709-2414\
Phone (605) 342-4759\
Fax (605) 348-2026\
[vsimmons@rushelec.com](../vsimmons@rushelec.com)
# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 

# Center for Substance Abuse Prevention 

*Addendum to the Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants Program
Announcement (Short Title: SAMHSA Conference Grants) PA-08-001*

#### CSAP\'s 2008 Priority Issues:

In 2008, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) will focus its
efforts on four priority areas as they relate to substance abuse
prevention. CSAP encourages applicants who wish to convene conferences
that address these four critical areas of focus to apply for the SAMHSA
Conference Grant program. CSAP\'s 2008 priority issues, within the topic
of substance abuse prevention, include:

1.  Underage drinking;

2.  Older Americans;

3.  Vulnerable populations, including returning military and their
    families; and

4.  Workforce development.

Please note that CSAP applicants are required to focus on substance
abuse prevention and are not limited to addressing these four issues.
However, those who do wish to focus on CSAP\'s priority issues are
encouraged to apply. CSAP\'s intention in highlighting these four topic
areas is to function as a catalyst for change and to prevent the
disabling mental and physical health outcomes associated with substance
abuse in America\'s underserved populations.

#### Updated contact for questions on *Substance Abuse Prevention Topics*:

Elizabeth Steiner\
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention/SAMHSA\
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 4-1086\
Rockville, MD 20857\
(240) 276-2552\
Email: <elizabeth.steiner@samhsa.hhs.gov>
# 2008 National Institutes of Health Special Salary Table #N-10

## Medical Record Technician, GS-675

## Geographic Location: Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA

### Annual 

  ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------------
  **Grade**   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Increment**
              1**      2**      3**      4**      5**      6**      7**      8**      9**      10**     

  **5**       34,139   35,014   35,889   36,764   37,639   38,514   39,389   40,264   41,139   42,014   875

  **6**       38,060   39,036   40,012   40,988   41,964   42,940   43,916   44,892   45,868   46,844   976

  **7**       42,290   43,374   44,458   45,542   46,626   47,710   48,794   49,878   50,962   52,046   1,084
  ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------------

### Hourly 

  ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
  **Grade**   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step
              1**      2**      3**      4**      5**      6**      7**      8**      9**      10**

  **5**       16.36    16.78    17.20    17.62    18.03    18.45    18.87    19.29    19.71    20.13

  **6**       18.24    18.70    19.17    19.64    20.11    20.57    21.04    21.51    21.98    22.45

  **7**       20.26    20.78    21.30    21.82    22.34    22.86    23.38    23.90    24.42    24.94
  ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

This payscale supersedes Table #N-10 dated 1/7/07

Effective date: January 6, 2008

Rev: 12/11/08
**Alan C. Lloyd**

President, International Council on Clean Transportation

18124 Wedge Parkway, Suite 535

Reno, NV  89511

Phone: 775-853-2396

E-mail: alloyd@theicct.org

Web site: www.theicct.org

**EDUCATION**

PhD Gas Kinetics, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK 1967

B SC Chemistry (honors), University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK
1964

**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**

**2006** President, International Council on Clean Transportation

**2004 -- 2006** Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), State of California (retired)

**1999 -- 2004** Chairman, Air Resources Board, California EPA

**1996 -- 1999** Executive Director, Energy and Environmental
Engineering Center, Desert Research Institute

**1988 -- 1995** Chief Scientist, South Coast Air Quality Management
District

**1976 -- 1988** Senior Staff Scientist and General Manager,
Environmental Services of Camarillo, CA

**1972 -- 1975** Assistant Director, Statewide Air Pollution Research
Center, University of CA

**SOCIETIES, COMMITTEES, AND HONORS**

Chairman, Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel, 1996 - 1998

Member, Air & Waste Management Association, 1998 - present

Member, National Hydrogen Association, 1990 -- present (Lifetime
Membership Award, 2005)

2005 Fuel Cell Seminar Award, 2005

Grove Medal, 2005

Chairman of the California Fuel Cell Partnership and co-founder of the
California Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative, 2003

Pathfinder Award, U.S. Fuel Cell, 2003

Medal of Recognition for Outstanding Services for the Advancement of
Hydrogen Energy and Hydrogen Economy in North America, Canadian Hydrogen
Association, 2002
96E03/29/06

S564-96E.doc

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**Section 564. - BEARING DEVICES**

**Description**

**564.01** [Delete the second sentence and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

Bearing devices are designated as elastomeric, rocker, roller, sliding,
and fixed.

**Material**

**564.02** [Add the following:]{.underline}

> Grout For Setting Bearings 725.22(g)
>
> Preformed Fabric Pads 725.29

**Construction Requirements**

**564.03 General.**

**(b) Fabrication.** [Delete the last sentence of the second paragraph
and substitute the following:]{.underline}

Do not galvanize stainless steel bearing components, anchor bolts, or
pins and contact surfaces of fixed bearing components.

**(d) Construction and Installation.** [Add the following:]{.underline}

On fixed bearings remove the lower masonry plate from the bearing
assembly and grout into position. Take care to anchor it adequately so
it will not be displaced during the grouting process. Pump the grout
through the grout pipe until it extrudes through the grout vents so as
to completely fill the blockout cans under the masonry plate.

**564.05 Rocker, Roller and Sliding Bearings.** [Delete the title and
substitute the following:]{.underline}

**564.05 Rocker, Roller, Sliding, and Fixed Bearings.** [Delete the
first sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

Fabricate rocker, roller, sliding, and fixed bearings according to the
details shown on the plans and to Section 555.

[Add the following:]{.underline}

Thoroughly coat pins and all contact surfaces with oil and graphite just
prior to assembling the fixed bearings.
**Quartz Crystal Microbalance Studies of the Impact of Nanoscale
Dynamical Motion on Friction and Lubrication at the Macroscale.**

### Jacqueline Krim

*Department of Physics, Box 8202*

#### North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695-8202

In order to gain a fundamental understanding of friction, and the
closely related phenomenon of lubrication, one must understand, at the
molecular level, how the energy associated with the work to overcome
friction is converted to heat. Such knowledge is key to understanding
the rate at which an interface will heat, and in addition how chemical
reactions and other physical processes triggered by heat will be
affected by friction. One of the simplest possible geometries in which
friction can occur, and thus be studied, is that of a fluid or
crystalline monolayer adsorbed on an atomically flat surface. This
geometry is experimentally accessible to experiments with a Quartz
Crystal Microbalance (QCM), to numerical simulation techniques, and to
analytic theory.

Measurements of the tribological properties of \"model system\" and
\"real world\" lubricants have been performed for rare gases, octane and
TCP adsorbed on lead, iron and/or copper surfaces in extreme temperature
operating environments ranging from 4-700K. The measurements have been
performed in both open (with QCM) and confined geometries (by bringing a
STM tip into tunneling contact with the QCM electrode). Lead substrates
are of particular interest on account the recent observation of
superconductivity-dependent sliding friction. Iron and copper substrates
are of interest for a variety of practical applications. Interaction
potentials for adsorbed rare gases are known to a high degree of
accuracy, allowing highly reliable comparisons of theory to experiment.
TCP is meanwhile a \"real-world\" lubricant known for its demonstrated
anti-wear properties for macroscopic systems.
**Parameter Settings for Postsim**

The first screen below is used to create a file that will show the
probability of exceeding the 0.8 pCi/g action level. The input file
containing the 50 realizations is called *sgsim.out*. The trimming
limits and grid specifications are set for this exercise. The output of
this **postsim** run is called: *thresh16.out*. The \"Type\" option is
set to: \"Probability and mean above and below\". **Note that the
directory structures in front of the file names wil not correspond to
the structures on your computer**.

The output file will be created Geo-EAS format and contain 3 columns:
The probability of exceeding the threshold, the mean activity for values
that were above the threshold and the mean activity for values that fell
below the threshold. The threshold is set to 0.8 pCi/g (see red circle).
In class, we used **pixelplt** to visualize the 1^st^ column in the
output file. This map of the first column is the [probability
map]{.underline} for the 0.8 pCi/g threshold.

![](media/image1.png){width="4.666666666666667in"
height="2.4479166666666665in"}

The next menu shows the parameters for making the probability map at the
1.6 pCi/g threshold. It is essentially the same as the previous window,
with the exception of the threshold being changed to 1.6 (circled in
red) and the output file name being changed to *thresh16.out*.

![](media/image2.png){width="4.666666666666667in"
height="2.4479166666666665in"}

The final menu shows the setup for making an \"E-type\" map (aka
expectation or average map). It is essentially the same as the last two
menus with the exception of the \"Type\" being changed to \"E-Type
estimate and conditional variance\". This option will generate an output
file with two columns: the average value at each location across the 50
realizations and the variance of the simulated values at each location
as calculated across the 50 realizations. Note that the parameter value
is still set to 1.6, but it is now gray, not black (it is ignored for
the E-Type calculation). Note also that the output file has been renamed
to *emap.out.*

![](media/image3.png){width="4.666666666666667in"
height="2.4479166666666665in"}
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###  Agent Orange Brief

**Prepared by the Environmental Agents Service (131)**

VA Central Office, Washington, DC 20420 Aug. 2002

##  

## 

## The Agent Orange Brief fact sheets were designed to help Vietnam veterans, their families, and others concerned about these veterans. 

## The Briefs were prepared to answer many of the questions that have been raised regarding Agent Orange and related matters. The Environmental Agents Service at VA national headquarters in Washington, DC, prepared this fact sheet series and is responsible for its content. This office initiated the series in 1988, and updates it periodically. This edition was prepared in August 2002, and does not include any subsequent developments. The Agent Orange Coordinator at VA medical centers maintains copies of current Briefs. Comments about existing Briefs and ideas for future issues should be sent to Mr. Donald J. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, Environmental Agents Service (131), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20420. The following Agent Orange Briefs are now available:

**[General]{.underline}:**

**A1. Agent Orange - General Information**

**A2. Agent Orange Class Action Lawsuit**

**[VA Programs (Except Research)]{.underline}:**

**B1. Agent Orange Registry**

**B2. Agent Orange - Health Care Eligibility**

**B3. Agent Orange and VA Disability Compensation**

**B4. VA Information Resources on Agent Orange and Related Matters**

**[Research]{.underline}:**

**C1. Agent Orange - The Problem Encountered in Research**

**C2. Agent Orange and Vietnam Related Research - VA Efforts**

**C3. Agent Orange and Vietnam Related Research - Non-VA Efforts**

**[Medical Conditions]{.underline}:**

**D1. Agent Orange and Birth Defects**

**D2. Agent Orange and Chloracne**

**D3. Agent Orange and Non-Hodgkin\'s Lymphoma**

**D4. Agent Orange and Soft Tissue Sarcomas**

**D5. Agent Orange and Peripheral Neuropathy**

**D6. Agent Orange and Hodgkin\'s Disease**

**D7. Agent Orange and Porphyria Cutanea Tarda**

**D8. Agent Orange and Multiple Myeloma**

**D9. Agent Orange and Respiratory Cancers**

**D10. Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer**

**D11. Agent Orange and Spina Bifida**

**D12. Agent Orange and Diabetes**
**NAS 9-97135**

**Modification No. 65**

**Page 2 of 2**

To implement the above, the following actions are taken:

1\. Paragraph 22, [CONTRACT FUNDING]{.underline} (JUNE 1990) is deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following:

"22. CONTRACT FUNDING (JUNE 1990)

For purposes of payment of cost, and in accordance with the Limitations
of Funds

clause, the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract is
**\$6,666,127.54.**

This allotment is for accomplishment of the work as set forth in the
Statement of Work

and covers the following period: April 4, 1999 -- December 31, 2003."

2\. Funding Recapitulation (shown for administrative purposes)

Prior Funding Total Funding

[Mod 63]{.underline} [This Mod]{.underline} [Mod 65]{.underline}

\$6,284,741.00 \$381,386.54 \$6,666,127.54

3\. Accounting and Appropriation Data

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|          |                                               | Amount** |
+----------+-----------------------------------------------+----------+
| 42       | 6100.2529 2520 72 FC300204 72MPSGA 72-MPS     | \$18     |
| 00008230 | HSF522003D                                    | 0,000.00 |
+----------+-----------------------------------------------+----------+
| 42       | 6100.2529 2520 72 72-283-10-AA FC300204       | \$18     |
| 00008230 | 72GA11                                        | 0,000.00 |
|          |                                               |          |
|          | 72-283 HSF542003D                             |          |
+----------+-----------------------------------------------+----------+
| 42       | 6100.2529 2520 72 72-372-30-20-AA FC300204    | \$       |
| 00008230 | 72GA11 72-372 HSF542003D                      | 7,984.05 |
+----------+-----------------------------------------------+----------+
| 42       | 6100.2529 2520 72 72-372-30-10-AA FC300204    | \$       |
| 00008230 | 72GA11 72-372 HSF542003D                      | 8,880.27 |
+----------+-----------------------------------------------+----------+
| 42       | 6100.2529 2520 72 72-371-10-30-AA FC300204    | \$       |
| 00008230 | 72GA11 72-371 HSF542003D                      | 4,522.22 |
+----------+-----------------------------------------------+----------+
**Aquaculture Briefing**

*MAFAC -- July 1-3, New York*

**1. Agenda item Title of Discussion:**

Update on NOAA Aquaculture Program Activities

**2. Discussion Leader/Presenter:**

Dr. Michael Rubino, Aquaculture Program Manager

**3. Objective/Purpose (e.g., brief statement of context and outcome
being sought, e.g., information only; decision; action):**

Information Only - Dr. Rubino will provide an update on recent NOAA
Aquaculture Program activities, including the Alternative Aquaculture
Feeds Initiative; and the 2008 National Shellfish Symposium. He will
also review the status of the 2007 National Offshore Aquaculture bill,
including the impact/implications of the May 2008 GAO report on U.S.
offshore marine aquaculture. Dr. Rubino also will pre-brief MAFAC on the
July 2008 NOAA report on the economic considerations and implications of
offshore aquaculture.

**4. Background/Synopsis (brief executive summary of issue, include
links to URL, other more detailed references):**

Alternative Aquaculture Feeds Initiative -
<http://aquaculture.noaa.gov/news/feeds.html>

Shellfish Symposium -
<http://aquaculture.noaa.gov/news/shellfishsymposium.html>

GAO Report on U.S. offshore marine aquaculture -
<http://aquaculture.noaa.gov/news/gao.html>

Offshore Economics Report -- will be mailed to MAFAC members