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> [NEWS]{.underline} [CONTACT]{.underline}: MATT LAVOIE
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (202) 225-3076 (W); (508) 479-8199 (C)
>
> **November 10, 2008 <Matt.Lavoie@mail.house.gov>**

**Herger Joins British Prime Minister in Warning Against a New Era of
Economic Isolationism**

**(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA), Ranking Member
of the Trade Subcommittee, issued the following statement in
anticipation of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's expected comments
(as referenced in the article below from today's *Financial Times*) that
the world must increase fair trade to deal with the ongoing economic
crisis.  Prime Minister Brown is expected to warn against the crippling
effects of isolationism on the global economy.  Herger's remarks follow
below:**

"Now, more than ever, open and fair trade is essential to bolstering the
U.S. economy and creating new jobs for American workers.  As the world
faces an economic crisis, it would be deeply irresponsible to walk away
from our commitment to greater trade liberalization.  Let us remember
how the isolationist Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 deepened and
prolonged the Great Depression worldwide.  If we succumb to
protectionist pressures now, it would similarly worsen our economic
woes. 

"Fair trade agreements have provided a tremendous benefit to our
nation's economy and American workers, resulting in record exports, the
major bright spot in our economy this year.  I strongly believe that we
need to move forward with the Doha Round with renewed energy and
urgency, and pass the fair trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and
South Korea to ensure that American businesses and workers have a level
playing field in the global marketplace.  While we must continue to
enforce our rights if our trading partners are not living up to their
commitments, it would be self-defeating to walk away from these
agreements, which provide access to foreign markets for our goods and
services." 

[**[Financial Times:  Brown warns Obama on trade
protection]{.underline}**](http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0f74b53e-aec8-11dd-b621-000077b07658.html?nclick_check=1)

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#
October 19, 2007

DA 07-4351

Mr. Jim Small

President, Chicago FM Club

P.O. Box 47648

Chicago, Illinois 60647

Dear Mr. Small:

This letter is in response to your April 17, 2007 request that the
Commission authorize the Chicago FM Club to be an amateur service
Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). In support of this request, you
state that the Chicago FM Club is a 250-plus member club with members in
eight states, and that the club has substantial financial resources that
it is willing to use to support the activities of a VEC. You also note
that a member of the club is the former manager of another VEC, that he
is willing to be the club\'s VEC manager, and that you believe that he
would lead a successful program. For the reasons discussed herein, we
are unable to grant your request at this time.

When the Commission amended its rules to allow volunteers to prepare and
administer examinations in the amateur service, it stated that the
circumstances under which organizations could apply to become VECs would
be announced by *Public Notice*.[^1] We continue to believe that
releasing a *Public Notice* that provides an equal opportunity for
interested entities to apply for VEC status is the most expeditious and
fairest way to authorize VECs. Currently, there is no filing window open
for VEC applications. We do not believe that additional VECs are needed
at this time because the Commission currently has agreements with
fourteen VECs, and we believe there is sufficient opportunity for
individuals who want to take amateur radio operator licensing
examinations to do so.

With regard to the desire of the Chicago FM Club to administer amateur
radio operator license examinations, we note that many volunteer
examiner (VE) teams associate with an amateur radio club, thereby being
convenient to individuals who complete license preparation classes and
wish to become amateur radio operators and to individuals who desire to
upgrade their amateur radio operator privileges. We suggest that amateur
service licensees in the Chicago FM Club who are interested in becoming
VEs contact one or more VEC and become accredited VEs.

ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that pursuant to Section 4(i) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), and Section
1.41 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.41, the request filed by
the Chicago FM Club on April 17, 2007 IS DENIED. This action is taken
under delegated authority pursuant to Sections 0.131 and 0.331 of the
Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.131, 0.331.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Scot Stone, Deputy Chief

Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

[^1]: *See* Use of Volunteers to Prepare and Administer Operator
    Examinations in the Amateur Radio Service, *Report and Order,* PR
    Docket No. 83-27, 95 F.C.C. 2d 14, 29 ¶ 64 (1983).
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Tammi Schone - (605) 352-1102

**OCTOBER 18, 2007 PROCLAIMED USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT DAY\
[*South Dakota USDA Rural Development Employees Recognized*\
]{.underline}**

**(Chamberlain, South Dakota -- October 17, 2007) --** South Dakota
Governor M. Michael Rounds has proclaimed October 18, 2007 "USDA Rural
Development Day" in South Dakota.

One year after the establishment of the Dakota Territory in 1861, the
federal government, established the United States Department of
Agriculture. Thus began the 145-year relationship between the USDA and
the people of South Dakota.

Today USDA Rural Development employs 72 full-time South Dakotans and
many additional jobs with other public support organizations that are
funded with Rural Development dollars. In announcing this day to
recognize the contribution of the USDA Rural Development to the people
of the state, the South Dakota Governor focused on both the support of
the Agency and the extensive involvement of employees in their
communities across the state.

"In conjunction with the Governor's Proclamation, South Dakota USDA
Rural Development employees will be having an all employee meeting in
Chamberlain on October 17 & 18, 2007," said USDA Rural Development State
Director Mike Jaspers. "The agenda is jam packed with exciting and
informative speakers that will provide every employee the opportunity
for personal and professional growth."

Rural Development provides valuable loan and grant programs and
technical assistance to increase economic opportunity and improve the
quality of life for rural residents, as well as finance and foster
growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community
and technology infrastructure. Rural Development invested more than
\$255 million in fiscal year 2007 and \$1.9 billion over the past 10
years in South Dakota's economy.

USDA Rural Development's mission is to increase economic opportunity and
improve the quality of life for rural residents. Rural Development has
invested more than \$76.8 billion since 2001 for equity and technical
assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business
development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. More
than 1.5 million jobs have been created or saved through these
investments. Further information on rural programs is available at a
local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at
[[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov]{.underline}](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/).

**- USDA -**
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> September 7, 2007
>
> **VA Chooses Design Contractor for New Orleans Medical Center**
>
> New Orleans -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Jim Nicholson today
> announced that a three-party venture will design the replacement VA
> hospital for New Orleans, moving VA\'s vision for a state-of-the-art
> medical complex closer to reality. Nicholson made the announcement
> while visiting the Crescent City today.
>
> Local New Orleans VA officials along with a team from VA headquarters
> evaluated submissions from competing firms, selecting the successful
> teams of NBBJ of Columbus, Ohio, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple of New Orleans and
> Rozas-Ward Architects, also of New Orleans.
>
> \"These top firms, with both local and national experience in VA and
> private medical facilities design, offer us promise for creative
> approaches to a sparkling, next-generation health facility that will
> be the pride of Southeast Louisiana veterans,\" Nicholson said.
>
> The process of selecting an architectural and engineering firm follows
> federal laws that provide for hiring based on demonstrated competence
> and qualifications. Upon selection of an architectural and engineering
> firm, VA will move to the second phase, a contractual agreement.
>
> VA recently announced the preferred site for a Southeast Louisiana
> medical center is a 34-acre tract bounded by South Rocheblave Street,
> South Galvez Street, Tulane Avenue and Canal Street in downtown New
> Orleans.
>
> \# \# \#
>
> For additional information about the New Orleans replacement medical
> center, visit VA on the Internet:
> http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1372.
Acceptance of Quilts from Indian Hsg. Authority

Legal Opinion: GMP-0034

Index: 6.635

Subject: Acceptance of Quilts from Indian Hsg. Authority

January 7, 1992

MEMORANDUM FOR: Michael R. Chitwood, Regional Administrator,

Region VIII, 8G

FROM: Frank Keating, General Counsel, G

SUBJECT: Acceptance of Quilts from Oglala Sioux Housing

Authority

This is in response to your inquiry regarding whether you

may accept, on behalf of the Department, two quilts from the

Oglala Sioux Housing Authority. Authority to accept these gifts

is granted.

Section 3535(k)(1) of Title 42, United States Code, author-

izes the Secretary to accept gifts, both real and personal, for

the benefit of the Department. In a memorandum dated December 3,

1990, I advised that gifts should not be accepted if solicited by

the Department, or if acceptance creates the appearance of a con-

flict. We have been assured that the Department did not solicit

the quilts and that no appearance of conflict would be created by

the acceptance of these gifts. Consequently, you may accept the

quilts on behalf of the Department.
\"Grant Writing - Writing Winning Proposals\"

The \"Grant Writing - Writing Winning Proposals\" workshop has been
conducted at many state and national conferences, at several
universities, for non-profits, and for the Louisiana State Department of
Education throughout the state of Louisiana.

It has also been conducted for the US Department of Energy in Phoenix,
AZ; Honolulu, HI; Orlando, FL; Seattle, WA (twice), Dallas, TX, Golden,
CO, and Atlanta, GA. And is scheduled to be conducted in Chicago, IL and
in Raleigh, NC in August and in San Diego, CA something early next year.

Most recently it was conducted for the Florida Power and Light Company
training teachers, non-profits (including churches), and municipal
personnel in proposal writing techniques (done on four separate days \--
2 single day sessions for teachers and one day sessions for each of the
other groups).

**The Trainer:**

The workshop trainer/presenter, has been awarded over \$4 million in
grants and contracts over the last five years. He is presently the
Assistant Director of the Louisiana State University Energy Programs.
When commissioned to conduct a grant writing workshop on a topic that
fits within the focus of the LSU Center for Energy Studies, he conducts
the workshop as an LSU employee. On those occasions when he is
commissioned to conduct a workshop outside the focus of the LSU/CES he
takes leave from LSU to conduct the workshop. You may view an online
version of his resume at: http://www.bbonline.net/resume.html

**The Workshop:**

\"Grant Writing - Writing Winning Proposals\" is an in-depth, hands-on,
one, two, or three day workshop. The length of the workshop is
determined by you, the client. The longer the workshop, the more
hands-on it is. The workshop is designed to help inexperienced and
experienced grant writers better understand the grant writing process
and approaches the grant writing process from the grant writer\'s and
the reviewer\'s perspective.

**Workshop topics covered include:**

I. The Seven Bottom Line Principles for Success

II\. The Cover Letter

III\. The Abstract

IV\. Researching and Defining the Need or Problem to be Solved

V. Developing and Writing Goals

VI\. Developing and Writing Time-Phased, Measurable Objectives

VII\. Strategies for Program Development

VIII\. Developing an Evaluation Plan

XI\. Budget Development

X. Program Sustainability - Future Funding

XI\. Forms

XII\. Attachments

XIII\. Foundations - The Forgotten Funding Source

XIV\. Using Your Computer to Write Your Proposal

XV\. Using the Internet to Find Funding Opportunities

If you would like additional information about the workshop, such as,
training fees, estimated budget to do a workshop in your location, and
references, please send an email to: bbradley@bbonline.net (private
address) or bbradley@lsu.edu

(work address)
**Bronchitis**

**What is Bronchitis?**

Bronchitis is an infection of the breathing tubes that go to the lungs.
These infections start as a cold. Some symptoms may include runny or
stuffy nose, cough, sneezing, sore throat, and fever. Bronchitis occurs
when the cold infection settles in the breathing tubes; usually the
cough gets worse and often brings up yellow or green mucous.

**How will the Bronchitis be treated?**

Different germs (viruses or bacteria) can cause these infections. If
your doctor feels the infection is caused by a virus, it will get better
without any special medicine. If it is caused by bacteria, your doctor
may give you an antibiotic. You should take the antibiotic until it is
all used up. Even if you are on antibiotics, you still might cough for
2-3 weeks.

Other things you can do to help feel better are:

1.  Drink lots of liquids, especially water, juice and tea.

2.  Use 2 Tylenol pills every 4 hours for pain or fever.

3.  If your cough is worse when lying down, sleeping on extra pillows
    may help.

4.  If your cough won\'t let you sleep, ask your doctor which cough
    medicine is right for you.

5.  Call the clinic if your temperature is over 101, or you have trouble
    breathing or you start coughing up blood.

**Does Smoking have an effect on Bronchitis?**

Yes! People who smoke lose some of the natural protection in the lungs.
This allows infections to spread easier from the nose and throat down
into the breathing tubes. Smoking irritates the breathing tubes and the
lungs. This makes it harder to cure the infection.

You should not smoke when you have bronchitis. This is a good time to
stop smoking for good. Second-hand smoke (being exposed to other people
smoking) can have the same effect on your lungs.

> *TCRHCC Rev 8/05*
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> To
>
> edmond_toy@omb.eop.gov
>
> cc
>
> RobertJ Wayland/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Brian Shrager/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> Subject

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Edmond

You asked for me to ID a few comment letters that discuss the cost
impact of the proposed amendments. I suggest you look at comment letters
number 65.1, 73.1, and 98. Also - FYI - we will be emailing you an
updated redline copy of the preamble and reg text this afternoon.

Walt
**MOA Work Group Meeting Notes:**

**Intro** -- Roy Fox welcomed everyone and reported on the HYDSIM
workshop that had taken place on March 30-31. Per request Roy reported
on the status of the direct funding agreement with the Corps stating
that the agreement had been signed and also talked briefly about how it
compared to the agreement with the Bureau. Roy also gave an update on
the status of discussions related to BPA direct funding the USFWS Lower
Snake Comp. Plan hatcheries.

**Interest in and Purpose for Analysis of Hydrosystem Operations** --
There was a discussion on the relevance of the power only base case.
Some believed it should be abandoned as it no longer provides a relevant
comparison -- others felt it was an important part of 5d of the MOA and
needed to be retained. No conclusion was drawn.

**Past Economic Estimates** -- Phil Thor (BPA) walked through the
derivation of the **\$183 million** fishcap estimate that had been
calculated in 1995. He explained how it was a build up of several
different individual estimates and walked through each piece.

The derivation of the later estimate of **\$164 million** was also
explained and discussed. The \$164 million was calculated primarily
using a production costing model which differed from the approach used
for the \$183 million estimate.

The estimate for 1996-97 of **\$102 million** used the same production
costing method as the \$164 million but averaged costs for the five
wettest water conditions from the 50 year record as opposed to averaging
results from all 50 water years.

**New Methodology for System Operation Cost Estimates** - Audrey Perino
(BPA) explained the changes that have been made in calculating cost
estimates -- the major one being updates made to the production costing
model to incorporate non-modeled costs such as capacity. BPA's current
model was discussed and model assumptions were distributed. The Power
Planning Council's model AURORA was also briefly discussed.

Preliminary fish cost estimates for the 1998-2006 time period using
BPA's current model were distributed. Preliminary results for scenarios
A1, A2, A3, and B1 for the Lower Snake Feasibility Study were also
distributed.

**Next Steps --** There was interest by several attendees in having a
meeting to discuss BPA's preparation for the upcoming Rate Case. A
meeting has been tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of April
14^th^.
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**For Release**:

Keith Koehler April 20, 2007

Telephone: 757-824-1579

<Keith.A.Koehler.1@gsfc.nasa.gov>

Rick Lehner

Missile Defense Agency

Telephone: 703-697-8997

<richard.lehner@mda.mil>

RELEASE NO: 07 - 05

**Rocket Launch Set for April 23 from NASA Wallops Flight facility**

The Missile Defense Agency, in partnership with NASA and the U.S. Air
Force, plans to conduct a rocket launch between 3 and 3:30 a.m., April
23, 2007, from the NASA Wallops Island Facility, Va.\
\
Called the Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE), the mission involves
launching a four-stage Minotaur I rocket carrying a satellite to collect
scientific data that will be used to help with the development of future
missile defense technology efforts. 

The primary payload is the Track Sensor Payload that will collect images
of the exhaust plume from two rockets to be launched later this year
from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. 

The secondary payload is a laser communications terminal that will be
used to evaluate the utility of laser communications for missile defense
applications as part of a U.S./Germany cooperative scientific activity.

The space launch vehicle will follow a southeast trajectory downrange
over the Atlantic Ocean to the south of Bermuda and past the east coast
of South America as it achieves a trajectory to low earth orbit.

-end-
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Jim Rogers (202) 690-4755

Jim Brownlee (202) 720-4623

**USDA OPENS THE DOOR FOR OUTSTANDING VETERINARY STUDENTS**

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2006\--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service is currently accepting nominations
for its spring 2007 Smith-Kilborne training program on foreign animal
diseases.

The Smith-Kilborne program takes its name from two former USDA
employees, Theobald Smith (1859-1934) and Fred Kilborne (1858-1936), who
together discovered the method of transmission for Texas cattle fever.
 The program that honors them is designed to acquaint second-year
veterinary students with various foreign animal diseases that could
potentially threaten the U.S. domestic animal population. It combines
classroom presentations on diseases and their implications along with
laboratory experiences. In addition to benefiting selected students, the
Smith-Kilborne program supports U.S. agriculture by ensuring that future
veterinarians are prepared to prevent, detect and eradicate foreign
animal diseases.

This year's Smith-Kilborne program, the 11th since it began in 1990,
will be conducted at Cornell University and the Plum Island Animal
Disease Center. Classes on foreign animal diseases, risk analysis and
emergency management will take place in New York at Cornell's College of
Veterinary Medicine from Wednesday, May 30 through Friday, June 1. On
Monday and Tuesday, June 4 and 5, the students will travel to the Plum
Island Animal Disease Center off of Long Island, N.Y. At the Center, the
students will receive updates on research and diagnostic aspects of the
most significant foreign animal diseases and participate in laboratory
sessions for hands-on experience in recognizing foreign animal diseases.

Interested second-year veterinary students must be nominated by their
respective veterinary schools. While the application process is
different for each school, APHIS looks for traits such as motivation,
academic success, interest in large animal or population medicine,
interest in foreign animal diseases and the ability to communicate. For
information on a veterinary school's selection process, contact the
dean's office at that school.

Participants in the program are required to share their knowledge with
fellow students and faculty by making at least two formal presentations:
one to a small group, such as a class or club and the other to the
entire veterinary school. The presentations must incorporate information
on foreign animal diseases, their impacts on American agriculture and
the student's experiences during the Smith-Kilborne program. These
presentations constitute the last phase of their training.

APHIS covers all associated costs for students accepted into the
program. For more information please contact: Dr. Jason Baldwin at
Jason.L.<Baldwin@aphis.usda.gov> or visit the Smith-Kilborne program Web
page at
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/training/smith-kilborne/smith-kilborne.html.

> \#
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NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS INTERAGENCY DISPATCH CENTER

4250 FIRE STATION ROAD, SUITE 2, RAPID CITY, SD 57703

PHONE: 605-393-8017

FAX: 605-393-8030

**[Initial Attack Dispatching Guidelines]{.underline}**

> Initial attack dispatching will be based on the closest
> *[statused]{.underline}* forces concept, irrespective of agency
> boundaries.

-   Dispatch will mobilize initial attack resources according to
    established runcards as developed by agency FMO's and the Great
    Plains Operations Committee, for the response zone where the fire is
    reported.

-   The Incident Commander will order, cancel, or release resources as
    deemed appropriate through GPC. All resource ordering must be
    coordinated through the assigned Incident Commander.

-   GPC will notify the primary Duty Officer first and after a location
    of the incident has been established by the IC, the Jurisdictional
    Duty Officer will be notified if necessary in accordance with the
    respective state agreements.

-   The Jurisdictional Duty Officer (Officer(s) in the event of more
    than one jurisdiction), once identified, can invoke jurisdictional
    prerogatives related to management of the incident. The
    Jurisdictional Duty Officer(s) will interface with the Initial
    Attack IC and one another (dual jurisdiction) at the time that such
    prerogatives are exercised.

-   VFD and Municipal resources can be considered part of the initial
    response (ie 911 Dispatched) if so noted on the runcard.

-   When GPC is not in operation, the primary duty officer will be
    contacted to determine the appropriate response for initial attack.

-   Resource statusing will be completed and submitted to GPC on a daily
    basis March 15^th^ through October 31^st^. Times of severity or
    inclement weather may alter this need one way or the other.

-   Duty Officers will review on a daily basis their unit's staffing
    sheets to ensure the availability of Type 4 and Type 3 Incident
    Commanders as identified on runcards, and identify on daily staffing
    sheet to GPC.

> Revised February 16, 2005

-   GPC is allowed to assign Command Frequencies in coordination with
    the Incident Commander.

-   All participating agencies/units will use the Great Plains Incident
    organizer for continuity in reporting size up information and spot
    weather requests.

-   The Initial Attack Size-Up documentation is the responsibility of
    the Initial Attack Incident Commander and will be made available to
    the jurisdictional agency for reporting purposes.

> Revised February 16, 2005
**§3.13 Discharge to change status.**

\(a\) A discharge to accept appointment as a commissioned or warrant
officer, or to change from a Reserve or Regular commission to accept a
commission in the other component, or to reenlist is a conditional
discharge if it was issued during one of the following periods:

\(1\) World War I; prior to November 11, 1918. As to reenlistments, this
subparagraph applies only to Army and National Guard. No involuntary
extension or other restrictions existed on Navy enlistments.

\(2\) World War II, the Korean conflict or the Vietnam era; prior to the
date the person was eligible for discharge under the point or length of
service system. or under any other criteria in effect.

\(3\) Peacetime service; prior to the date the person was eligible for
an unconditional discharge.

\(b\) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, the entire
period of service under the circumstances stated in paragraph (a) of
this section constitutes one period of service and entitlement will be
determined by the character of the final termination of such period of
active service except that for death pension purposes, §3.3(b)(3) and
(4) is controlling as to basic entitlement when the conditions
prescribed therein are met.

\(c\) Despite the fact that no unconditional discharge may have been
issued, a person shall be considered to have been unconditionally
discharged or released from active military, naval or air service when
the following conditions are met:

\(1\) The person served in the active military, naval or air service for
the period of time the person was obligated to serve at the time of
entry into service;

\(2\) The person was not discharged or released from such service at the
time of completing that period of obligation due to an intervening
enlistment or reenlistment; and

\(3\) The person would have been eligible for a discharge or release
under conditions other than dishonorable at that time except for the
intervening enlistment or reenlistment.

\[26 FR 1566, Feb. 24, 1961, as amended at 27 FR 4024, Apr. 27, 1962; 32
FR 13224, Sept. 19, 1967; 43 FR 15154, Apr. 11, 1978; 46 FR 23926, Apr.
29, 1981\]
**ATLAS USERS WORKSHOP: DRAFT AGENDA**

April 8, 2006,

Bldg 203, Auditorium

8:00 -- 8:15 Registration & Coffee

8:15 -- 8:30 Welcome & introduction to the meeting A. Aprahamian

D. Geesaman

8:30 -- 9:00 Status of ATLAS R. Pardo

9:00 -- 9:15 PAC and other User issues E.F. Moore

9:15 -- 9:40 New DAQ systems at ATLAS K. Teh

at Gammasphere T. Lauritsen

9:40 -- 10:15 Status report on existing equipment

10:15 -- 10:35 Coffee

10:35 -- 11:00 Proposed new detectors

\- the solenoid A. Wuosmaa

\- the charged-particle array D. Rudolph\*

11:00 -- 11:30 The CARIBU project G. Savard

11:30 -- 11:45 Introduction to the Working Groups R.V.F. Janssens

11:45 -- 12:30 Working Groups -- Session 1

12:30 -- 13:30 Lunch

13:30 -- 15:00 Working Groups -- Session 2

15:00 -- 15:30 Coffee

15:30 -- 16:30 Working Groups -- Session 3

16:30 -- 17:30 Group reports and general discussion Discussion Leaders

17:30 -- 18:00 General conclusions A. Aprahamian,

R. Janssens,

D. Geesaman

18:00 End

18:10 Gammasphere User Meeting M. Riley

*[Proposed Discussion Groups:]{.underline}*

(1) Nuclear Structure Physics with Gammasphere and/or the FMA

> Discussion Leaders: I. Wiedenhoever, M. Riley, C.J. Lister

(2) Trap Physics

> Discussion Leaders: K. Sharma, G. Savard

(3) Reaction studies (including astrophysics)

> Discussion Leaders: A. Wuosmaa, K.E. Rehm
>
> \*: To be confirmed
**Experimental Rehabilitation Following Cervical-SCI & Functional
Outcome**

**Prodip K. Bose, M.D., Ph.D.**

*Research Health Science Specialist, Brain Rehabilitation Research
Center (BRRC)*

*North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System*

Cervical spinal cord injury (C-SCI) is a common and frequently
devastating battlefield injury that can result in a broad range of
life-long motor impairments and disabilities. A significant number of
wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from C-SCI.
Interactive locomotor training shows promise as a therapeutic strategy
based upon published animal and human data. However, assessment of this
strategy for rehabilitation of C-SCI, will require greater insight into
and the underlying neuropathology. In general, the effect of different
training paradigms on the mechanisms underlying spasticity and gait has
not been studied in depth. Spasticity is one of the more common
complications of spinal cord injury (SCI) for which new therapeutic
avenues are continually being pursued. Rehabilitation strategies
utilizing treadmill and, less frequently, stationary bicycle, training
have shown considerable promise for promoting constructive
neuroplasticity in hindlimb/lower extremity spinal locomotor circuits in
animals and humans, respectively. Whether treadmill or bicycle training
can have major impact on other parameters of motoneuron excitability
affecting segmental reflex function is unknown. Therefore, the overall
objective of this proposal is to test the hypothesis that locomotor
training will significantly attenuate neurophysiological measures of
post-SCI spasticity and gait with concomitant changes in neurotrophin
expression and associated neuropharmacological influences on hindlimb
motoneurons in a rat, low cervical, spinal contusion injury model. Three
complementary objectives are proposed that are based upon supporting
preliminary data and which will employ a battery of behavioral,
neurophysiological, immunohistochemical, and molecular-based techniques
that have been extensively employed in this laboratory.

Thus, new information will be obtained regarding the biological basis
for each training strategy that may ultimately guide the selection and
implementation of training strategies to improve spasticity and
locomotor recovery following C-SCI veterans. Translation of these
findings and the demonstration of benefit from locomotor therapy could
lead to more specific and potentially more effective locomotor therapy
clinical trials in combat C-SCI veterans which ultimately benefit the
veterans' health care system.
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> height="0.5493055555555556in"}U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
> Development
>
> Public and Indian Housing

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

Special Attention of: **Notice PIH 99-39 (HA)**

**HAs with Section 8 Moderate Issued: August 27, 1999**

**Rehabilitation; Secretary\'s**

**Representatives; State and Area Expires: August 31, 2000**

**Office Directors of Public Housing;
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Cross References: PIH 98-62 (HA), PIH 99-22**

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

**Subject: Attachment to PIH Notice 99-22 (Clarification of PIH Notice
98-62 Governing FY 99 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Moderate
Rehabilitation Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts)- Rider to
HAP Contract.**

1.  **[PURPOSE:]{.underline}** This Notice supplements Notice PIH 99-22
    by transmitting the Rider to the renewal HAP contract executed
    pursuant to Section 514(c) of the Multifamily Assisted Housing
    Reform Act of 1997 (MAHRA).

2.  **[BACKGROUND:]{.underline}** Notice 99-22 modifies and supplements
    Notice PIH 98-62. Notice PIH 98-62 provides instructions for
    implementing Sections 524(a)(1) and (2) of MAHRA, as amended by
    Section 597 of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and
    Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999
    (FY '99 Appropriations Act) governing the renewal of housing
    assistance payments (HAP) contracts under the Section 8 moderate
    rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) program.

3.  **[MOD REHAB HAP CONTRACTS WITH MORTGAGES INSURED OR HELD BY HUD
    WHERE OWNER REQUESTS A SECTION 8 CONTRACT RENEWAL AS PART OF A
    RESTRUCTURING PLAN:]{.underline}** When a Mod Rehab property
    eligible for restructuring enters into a Section 8 renewal HAP
    contract in accordance with paragraph 6 of PIH Notice 99-22, the PHA
    must, among other things, execute a Section 514(c) renewal HAP
    contract with the owner and the attached Rider to the HAP contract
    (Attachment A-1). For further instructions on Section 514(c) HAP
    contract renewals, consult PIH Notice 99-22 issued May 20, 1999.

/s/

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

Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary

for Public and Indian Housing

Attactment

**PH :Distribution: W-3-1, R-3-1(PIH), R-6, R-7, 138-3 HUD 21B (3-80)**

**Previous Editions Are Obsolete GPO 971 902**
[DECISION ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT]{.underline}

[DOCKET NO.]{.underline}: 91-1376 [ACTIVITY:]{.underline} RATING

[NAME:]{.underline} Babchak v. Principi

[ISSUE(S)]{.underline}: Inadequate medical evidence

[ACTION BY COURT]{.underline}: Remand [DECISION DATE]{.underline}:
11/16/92

[Held]{.underline}: The facts in the record have been inadequately
developed.

[Facts]{.underline}: The BVA affirmed the regional offices assignment of
a 50% evaluation for appellant\'s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This was based on an examination at a VA facility which showed appellant
to be oriented to reality and to possess adequate judgment and insight.
There is also evidence from a private psychologist to the effect that
appellant cannot interact with other people at work and is grossly
impaired.

[Court Analysis]{.underline}: The Court noted that neither the VA
findings nor the private psychologist\'s statement placed an \"emphasis
upon the limitation of activity imposed by the disabling condition\"
under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.1. The VA examination did not
consider whether the PTSD had limited appellant\'s employability. The
private psychologist did not consider whether appellant might pursue a
less stressful occupation. This case was remanded for readjudication
including consideration of the issue of individual unemployability.

[RECOMMENDED VBA ACTION(S)]{.underline}: No change to current
regulations, policies, or procedures is recommended.

APPROVED

J. Gary Hickman, Director

Compensation and Pension Service
**Immunolocalization of Cell Wall Components in Nonarticulated
Laticifers.**

M. D. Serpe and A. J. Muir, Department of Biology, Boise State
University

Abstract Number: Serpe_130

**Introduction**: Nonarticulated laticifers are giant cells that contain
latex, a conspicuous fluid that oozes from certain plants upon injury.
These laticifer cells have unusual growth characteristics; they elongate
indefinitely and have the ability to grow intrusively between other
cells.

The growth characteristics of plant cells are intimately related to the
composition of their cell walls. To understand the mechanisms that
control the growth of nonarticulated laticifers, we have begun to
analyze the wall composition of laticifers and surrounding cells. Our
goal was to determine whether laticifer walls are distinct from those of
other cell types.

**Methods and Materials**: To analyze the wall composition of laticifers
and surrounding cells, we collected shoot apices from two laticiferous
plants, *Asclepias speciosa* (a milkweed) and *Euphorbia heterophylla*
(a poinsettia). The shoot apices were embedded in plastic and sectioned
at a thickness of 3 um. These sections were then incubated with
monoclonal antibodies that recognize specific cell wall polymers. In
particular, we investigated the expression of the polymers callose,
pectins, and arabinogalactan-proteins. Bound antibodies were detected
using a secondary antibody labeled with a fluorescent tag.

**Results**: In both species, immunolocalization of callose with an
anti-(1,3) beta-D-glucan antibody revealed that this polysaccharide is
not present in laticifer walls, but is found in the walls of most other
cells. Similarly, an antibody that recognizes a (1,4) beta-D-galactan
epitope in pectins did not label laticifers, but strongly labeled other
cells. In contrast, an antibody that recognizes a (1,5) alpha-L-arabinan
epitope in pectins labeled laticifer walls more intensely than wall of
other cells. Also certain antibodies against arabinogalactan-protein
epitopes specifically labeled laticifer walls. Taken together, the
analyses conducted indicate that there are differences in wall
composition between laticifers and surrounding cells.
Attachment B

**Contact Information for Implementing the Bioterrorism Act**

**[Mailing Address for Outreach Efforts:]{.underline}**

Ms. Linda A. Skladany

Senior Associate Commissioner for External Relations

Food and Drug Administration

5600 Fishers Lane (HF-10)

Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: (301) 827-3330

Fax: (301) 827-3052

**[Mailing Address for Contacting Regulatory Leads:]{.underline}**

Food and Drug Administration

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

5100 Paint Branch Parkway

College Park, MD 20740

**[Senior Manager]{.underline}**

Mr. L. Robert Lake, Esq.

Director of Regulations and Policy

Mail Code HFS-4

Phone: (301) 436-2379

Fax: (301) 436-2637

**[Overall Lead]{.underline}**

Ms. Leslye M. Fraser, Esq.

Associate Director for Regulations

Mail Code HFS-4

Phone:(301) 436-2378

Fax:(301) 436-2637

**[Day-to-Day Leads for Regulatory Workgroups:]{.underline}**

**Section 305: Registration Workgroup**

Ms. Leslye M. Fraser, Esq.

(Contact Information above)

**Section 306: Recordkeeping Workgroup**

Dr. Nega Beru

Mail Code HFS-305

Phone: (301) 436-1400

Fax: (301) 436-2651

**Section 307: Prior Notice Workgroup**

Ms. Mary Ayling

Mail Code HFS-032

Phone: (301) 436-2131 Fax: (301) 436-2605

**Section 303: Detention Workgroup**

Ms. Marquita Steadman, Esq.

Mail Code: HFS-007

Phone: (301) 827-6733

Fax: (301) 480-5730
# Title of Paper Goes Here

Your Name^1,\*^, Coauthor Name^2^ and Another Coauthor^3^

^1^ My Institute, Big City, etc. (\*corresponding author, E-mail: ... @
...)

^2^ \[Second author's institution if different from first author.\]

^3^ \[Third author's institution if different from first two.\]

Process-based models of crop growth ... \[main text goes here\]

More text in second paragraph ...

More text in third paragraph ...

# References

Loomis, R.S., Rabbinge, R., and Ng, E., 1979. Explanatory Models in Crop
Physiology. Annual Review of Plant Physiology 30, 339-367.

Wit, C.T.de and Keulen, H. van, 1987. Modelling production of field
crops and its requirements. Geoderma 40, 253-265.
**Adoption Information Act**

***Request for Cosponsors \-- Rep. Jo Ann Davis***

Dear Colleague:

Women facing unplanned pregnancies deserve the proper resources to make
informed decisions. However, this is often not the case. In Title X
funded health clinics, clients seeking family planning services are only
presented with adoption counseling upon request. About 40 percent of
individuals identifying themselves as "pregnancy counselors" do not even
raise the issue of adoption with pregnant clients. An additional 40
percent provide inaccurate or incomplete information. It's no wonder
that only 1 percent of women facing an unplanned pregnancy choose
adoption.

Planned Parenthood Federation reported 2,486 adoption referrals in 2000,
a number that has dropped from 9,700 in 1997 - a 73.5 percent decrease.
This significant decline in adoption referrals is evidence that women
are not receiving *any,* or at best, inaccurate or incomplete counseling
on the option of adoption.

The Adoption Information Act, H.R. 1229, would require all family
planning clinics that accept Title X funds to provide a detailed
pamphlet of adoption information to all people seeking family planning
services. This pamphlet must include comprehensive contact information
for all adoption centers in the appropriate state.

The Adoption Information Act aims to ensure that women are provided with
accurate and complete information to make informed decisions. It seeks
to guarantee that adoption *is* an option. Please contact Melissa Smith
in my office (x54261) to cosponsor the Adoption Information Act.

With kind regards, I remain

Sincerely,

Jo Ann Davis

Member of Congress
**Appeals**

**§8.30 Appeal to Board of Veterans Appeals.**

\(a\) The provisions of Part 19 of this chapter will be followed in
connection with appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeals involving
questions pertaining to the denial of applications for insurance, total
disability income provision, or reinstatement- disallowance of claims
for insurance benefits; and decisions holding fraud or imposing
forfeiture. Notice to the applicant or claimant and his representative,
if any, of the right to appeal will be sent by the insurance activity
having jurisdiction over the case at time action of denial, disallowance
or forfeiture is taken.

\(b\) When an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals is initiated by a
notice of disagreement, any unpaid premiums, normally due under the
policy from effective date of issue or reinstatement (as appropriate),
will become an interest-bearing lien, enforceable as a legal debt due
the United States and subject to all available collection procedures in
the event of favorable action by the Board.

\(c\) Where the adverse action from which appeal is taken involves a
change in or addition to insurance currently in force, premium payments
must be continued on the existing contract.

\[33 FR 3176, Feb. 20, 1968. Redesignated at 61 FR 29290, June 10, 1996;
redesignated at 65 FR 7437, Feb. 15, 2000. Redesignated at 67 FR 54739,
Aug. 26, 2002\]

**Supplement *Highlights* references**: 9(4), 16(1).
# Status of Implementation of NSBA/AASHTO Documents

# 

# G1.3 Guidelines for Shop Detail Drawing Presentation

Adopted Under Consideration Used as a Guide Not Acceptable Have Not
Evaluated

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# G1.2 Guidelines for Design Plan Presentation

Adopted Under Consideration Used as a Guide Not Acceptable Have Not
Evaluated

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# S2.1 Steel Bridge Fabrication Guide Specification

Adopted Under Consideration Used as a Guide Not Acceptable Have Not
Evaluated

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# S4.1 Steel Bridge Fabrication QC/QA Guide Specification

Adopted Under Consideration Used as a Guide Not Acceptable Have Not
Evaluated

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# S8.1 Guide Specification for Coating Systems with Inorganic Zinc-Rich Primer

Adopted Under Consideration Used as a Guide Not Acceptable Have Not
Evaluated

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# G12.1 Guidelines for Design for Constructability 

Adopted Under Consideration Used as a Guide Not Acceptable Have Not
Evaluated

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Organization: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Name:
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**TREATMENT GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH STAFF**

**CHLAMYDIA INFECTION**

Authorized health and wellness staff may treat laboratory-confirmed
chlamydia infection as follows:

1.  Administer azithromycin 1 gram po once as a single dose directly
    observed therapy with fluids or snack.

2.  Alternative treatments, or if allergic to azithromycin but not
    pregnant, include doxycycline 100 mg po twice daily for 7 days or
    ofloxacin 300 mg po bid for 7 days or levofloxacin 500 mg po once
    daily for 7 days.

3.  Instruct student to return for re-treatment if vomiting occurs
    within 4 hours of treatment.

4.  Discuss contact(s) treatment, screening for other STDs as
    appropriate, health department reporting requirements, and
    prevention of STDs and pregnancy (offer condoms and contraceptives
    as appropriate).

5.  Instruct student to abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days and
    until all sex partners have been treated.

6.  Schedule chlamydia retesting in one month.

**WHEN TO REFER TO THE CENTER PHYSICIAN**

-   If the student has rectal pain suggestive of proctitis

-   If the female student has pelvic pain suggestive of pelvic
    inflammatory disease

-   If the male student has scrotal pain suggestive of epididymitis or
    lower back pain suggestive of prostatitis