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![](media/image1.jpeg){width="2.0833333333333335in"
height="0.8541666666666666in"}**NEWS RELEASE**

United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development

World Wide Web:
[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/)

VERMONT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Lawrence

August 17, 2004 (802) 828-6002

**ALANA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION RECEIVES \$9,810 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
GRANT**

Brattleboro, VT: The ALANA Community Organization will use a \$9,810
grant from USDA Rural Development's Community Facility Program to
purchase office furnishings, audio visual and computer equipment to
support the "Strategies to Thrive" project.

The ALANA Community Organization has been serving the Brattleboro area
since 1993. They are a nonprofit, nonpartisan, research, educational and
advocacy organization dedicated to building inclusive and equitable
communities in Vermont. The purpose of the "Strategies to Thrive"
project is to inspire, educate, motivate, and nurture youth in
Brattleboro to become confident, functional and productive citizens. The
desired outcomes of the project include a reduction in the frustration
experienced by minority students victimized by school-based racial
harassment, religious intolerance and hate crimes; a more supportive
learning environment for ethnic, racial and linguistic minorities; a
decrease in the school drop-out rate among minority students; and an
increase in participation in civil and community activities by minority
students.

"Providing a safe environment for students to learn and grow is
paramount," said Jolinda H. LaClair, State Director of USDA Rural
Development for Vermont. "We are pleased to help the ALANA Community
Organization create a learning experience where all students can thrive
and feel valued for who they are."

Windham County has the second highest population of minority youth in
the state. In addition to providing advocacy and mentoring for minority
students, ALANA Community Organization delivers multi-cultural education
services to area schools and technical assistance and training in the
area of diversity and social marketing to non-profit organizations in
Windham County.

Community Facility loans and grants are available to communities and non
profits to finance essential community facilities in rural areas
associated with public safety, health care, social services, cultural
and other public facilities. If you would like more information about
these programs, please call Jon Muise at (802) 257-7878 or visit the web
site at <http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/vt>
# Videoconference Locations

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# 

# Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Education

Room 4W334

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202

Telephone: 202-219-1741

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# Region I

U.S. Department of Education

540 McCormack Courthouse\
Boston, MA 02109-4557\
Telephone: 617-223-9317

**Region II**

U.S. Department of Education\
75 Park Pl. 12th Floor\
New York, NY 10007\
Telephone: 212-264-7005

**Region III**

The Wanamaker Building\
100 Penn Square East-Suite 505\
Philadelphia, PA 19107\
Telephone: 215-656-6010

**Region IV**

U.S. Department of Education\
61 Forsyth St. SW, Suite 19T40\
Atlanta, GA 30303\
Telephone: 404-562-6225

**Region V**

U.S. Department of Education\
111 North Canal Street, Suite 1094\
Chicago, IL 60606-7204\
Telephone: 312-353-8192

**Region VI**

U.S. Department of Education\
1999 Bryan St. Suite 2700\
Dallas, TX 75202-6817\
Telephone: 214-880-3011

**Region VII**

U.S. Department of Education\
8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2002\
Kansas City, MO 64114-3302\
Telephone: 816-268-0405

**Region VIII**

U.S. Department of Education\
Regional Office, Federal Bldg.1244\
Speer Blvd, Suite 310\
Denver, CO 80204-3582\
Telephone: 303-844-3544

**Region IX**

U.S. Department of Education\
50 United Nations Plaza, Room 205\
San Francisco, CA 94102\
Telephone: 415-556-4120

**Region X**

U.S. Department of Education\
Jackson Federal Bldg.\
915 2nd Avenue, Room 3362\
Seattle, WA 98174-1099\
Telephone: 206-220-7800
**§3.251 Income of parents; dependency and indemnity compensation.**

\(a\) *Annual income limitations and rates*.

\(1\) Dependency and indemnity compensation is not payable to a parent
or parents whose annual income exceeds the limitations set forth in 38
U.S.C. 1315(b), (c), or (d).

\(2\) Where there is only one parent and the parent has remarried and is
living with his or her spouse, dependency and indemnity compensation
will be paid under either the, formula in 38 U.S.C. 1315(b)(1) or the
formula in 38 U.S.C. 1315(d), whichever will provide the greater monthly
rate of dependency and indemnity compensation. The total combined annual
income of the parent and spouse will be counted. (Authority: 38 U.S.C.
1315)

\(3\) Where the claim is based on service in the Commonwealth Army of
the Philippines, or as a guerrilla or as a Philippine Scout under
section 14, Pub. L. 190, 79th Congress, the income limitation will be at
a rate of \$0.50 for each dollar. See §3.100(b). (Authority: 38 U.S.C.
107)

\(4\) If the remarriage of a parent has been terminated, or the parent
is separated from his or her spouse, the rate of dependency and
indemnity compensation for the parent will be that which would be
payable if there were one parent alone or two parents not living
together, whichever is applicable.

\(5\) Where there are two parents living and only one parent has filed
claim, the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation will be that
which would be payable if both parents had filed claim.

\(b\) *Basic rule*. Payments of any kind or from any source will be
counted as income unless specifically excluded. Income will be counted
for the calendar year in which it is received and total income for the
full calendar year will be considered except as provided in §3.260.

\[28 FR 29, Jan. 1, 1963, as amended at 31 FR 14455, Nov. 10, 1966; 40
FR 16065, Apr. 9, 1975; 41 FR 15411, Apr. 13, 1976; 60 FR 18355, Apr.
11, 1995\]

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 15(3).
**NEWS** \| ***Denny Rehberg***

# December 15, 2005                                                                       CONTACT Brad Keena -- 202-225-2490

**Rehberg Lauds Successful Iraqi Election**

WASHINGTON -- Upon recently visiting Iraq and witnessing the positive
progression towards sovereignty, Montana\'s Congressman, Denny Rehberg,
commended the Iraqi people for their dedication to democratic
principles.

"Having just recently returned from Iraq, I know the Iraqi people are
excited to participate in their democracy," said Rehberg, a member of
the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations. "I saw
first-hand their enthusiasm to show the world their personal dedication
to a democratic form of government by staining their index finger with
purple ink and casting a vote."

On his Congressional trip to Iraq earlier this month, Rehberg and five
of his colleagues met with U.S. military leaders and with Iraq's deputy
Prime Minister Rowsh Shawis and Defense Minister Sadoun Al Dulame. The
group also met with U.S. troops to ensure they have the proper equipment
and supplies.

"The people of Iraq should be applauded for enthusiastically embracing
the opportunity to vote, and ensuring that yet another election takes
place in Iraq," Rehberg said. "I saw this in their faces and actions
while I was visiting Iraq, and the American people need to understand
how supportive the Iraqis are of sovereignty."

Iraqi voters today will select the 275 individuals who will serve
four-year terms as members of the national Council of Representatives.
The Council of Representatives will select a presidency council and a
cabinet of ministers. The new government is expected to be seated by
December 31, 2005.

"I saw the economic progress in Iraq, and this landmark election is
right on track with the President's plan for victory in Iraq," Rehberg
said.

\# \# \#
105\.

№ 46½ [John]{.underline} [Adams]{.underline}

Obverse Head of John Adams. -"John Adams Presi-

dent of the U.S." - "A.D. 1797." Eng.^[d]{.underline}^ by Furst.

Reverse Crossed Tomahawk and Pipe - Clasped hands- "Peace

and Friendship."

Note- "I have often heard this die spoken of, as cut at the

expense of Mr. Eckfeldt, (Adam) after President Adams had

retired from office; with a view to complete the series.

At the death of George E., who was the hardener of dies,

this was found among his effects, and was sold by

his son-in-law to Mr. Mickley (Joseph J.). Recently

it has been purchased by order of the Director, to be

kept in the Mint.

Dubois \--

November 1848."

The above note refers to the obverse die-In the cata-

logue of the Sale of Mr. Mickley's effects, the above obverse

die appeared. Hon. A. Loudon Snowden, then Postmaster, se-

cured it by private purchase, and then notified Director Linder-

man, who refunded the amount to Mr. Snowden, and had

the die placed in the Mint collection. O.C.B.
**Market No. Market No. Market No.**

**Montana:**

Billings 170 Bozeman 169 Butte 193 Glendive 210 Great Falls 188 Hardin
170 Havre 184 Helena 206 Kalispell 169

**Lewistown 188 Miles City 36 Missoula 169**

**Nebraska:**

**Albion 103 Alliance 178 Bassett 103**

**Grand Island 103 Hastings 103 Hay Springs-Sctsblf** **195**

Hayes Center 103 Kearny 103 Lexington 103

Lincoln 103 McCook 103 Merriman 116

Norfolk 143 North Platte 209 Omaha 76

Scottsbluff 199 Superior 103

**Nevada:**

**Boulder City 51 Elko 36 Ely 36**

Fallon 114 Goldfield 114 Henderson 51 Las Vegas 51 Paradise 51 Reno 114
Tonopah 114 Winnemucca 114 Yerington 114

**New Hampshire:**

**Berlin 74 Concord 5 Durham 5**

**Hanover 90 Keene 5 Littleton 90**

**Manchester 5 Merrimack 5**

**New Jersey:**

**Atlantic City 4 Burlington 4 Camden 4**

**Little Falls 1 Newark 1 New Brunswick 1**

**Newton 1 Paterson 1 Secaucus 1**

**Trenton 4 Vineland 4 West Milford 1**

**Wildwood 4**

**New Mexico:**

Albuquerque 47 Carlsbad 47 Clovis 130 Farmington 47 Hobbs 47 Las Cruces
100 Portales 145 Roswell 47 Santa Fe 47 Silver City 47

**New York:**

**Albany-Schnectady 55 Amsterdam 55 Arcade 46**

**Batavia 46 Bath 173 Binghamton 154**

**Buffalo 46 Carthage 175 Corning 173**

Elmira 173 Ilion 166 Ithaca 77 Jamestown 46 Kingston 1 Lake Placid 90
Levittown 1 New York 1 Norwood 177 Patchogue 1 Plattsburgh 90
Poughkeepsie 1 Riverhead 1 Rochester 75 Saranac Lake 89 Springville 46
Syracuse 77 Utica 166 Watertown 175 Waverly 173
**(AGENCY) ESHMS**

**Appendix C: Sample Safety and Health Hazards**

1.  **Contact with Objects and Equipment** (Struck by / Caught in /
    Crushed by / Rubbed or abraded by)

2.  **Falls** (Falls to lower levels / jump to lower level / fall on
    same level)

3.  **Bodily Reaction and Exertion** (Repetitive trauma /
    Musculoskeletal Disorders / Over exertion )

4.  **Exposure to Harmful Substances or Environments** (Contact w/
    electric current / Contact w/ extreme temperatures / Exposure to air
    pressure changes / Exposure to caustic, noxious or allergenic
    substances / Exposure to radiation (incl. sun, welding light,
    radioactive substances), PTSD, Oxygen deficiency)

5.  **Transportation Accidents** (Highway / Non-highway / Pedestrian /
    Railway / Water vehicle / Aircraft accident)

6.  **Fires and Explosions** (Fire \[unintended or uncontrolled, contact
    with a heat source\]/ Explosion \[batteries, pressure vessels or
    piping\])

7.  **Assaults and Violent Acts** (Acts by other persons /
    Self-Inflicted / Assaults by animals)
Archived Information

Academy for Educational Development

**Teachers for a New Era**

## Goal Area of the Activity

The AED National Institute of Work and Learning (NIWL) worked with the
Carnegie Corporation of New York and other funders to plan and implement
the Teachers for a New Era program to improve teacher quality through
developing new teacher education programs at selected colleges and
universities.

***Brief Summary***

AED collaborated with Carnegie Corporation of New York and other funders
in undertaking an ambitious reform initiative, Teachers for a New Era,
to stimulate construction of excellent teacher education programs at
selected colleges and universities. AED researched the institutions'
projects and needs in order to develop a well-supported, widely adopted,
fully integrated approach for preparing students in higher education to
earn credentials enabling them to begin careers as teachers. AED's
activities include: reviewing documents; gathering information through
site visits; meeting with grantees; creating design for technical
assistance and capacity building; establishing technology networks.

## Purpose

At the conclusion of the project, the selected institutions will be
regarded by the nation as administering the best programs possible for
the standard primary route to employment as a beginning professional
teacher.

## Accomplishments/Results

The National Institute of Work and Learning (NIWL) at AED, working
closely with Carnegie Corporation officials, laid a solid foundation for
a full menu of technical assistance, capacity building, and support
activities that were provided to postsecondary institutions
participating in the Teachers for a New Era project. The project
implemented changes in the allocation of resources, academic
organization, criteria for evaluating participating faculty, internal
accountability measures, and relationships with practicing schools.

## Plans for the Next 12 Months

Within the next year, AED will finalize the plan's design for technical
assistance and capacity building.
**The Kids.us Internet Domain: Developing a Safe Place on the Internet
for Children**

Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Time: 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Location: United States Department of Commerce\
Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 4830\
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20230

**8:45 am** **[Registration]{.underline}**

**9:15 am [Introduction and Welcoming Remarks]{.underline}**

          Intro by Assistant Secretary Michael D. Gallagher

> Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois), Invited

**9:30 am [Presentation by NeuStar]{.underline}**

Gerry Kovach, Senior Vice President for External Affairs

Keith Drazek, Registration Relations Manager

**10:00 am** **[Session 1:]{.underline}**

**The Promise of the Kids.us Domain**

Moderator: Michael D. Gallagher, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Communications and Information

> Potential Panelists:
>
> Mr. David Burt, Public Relations Manager, Secure Computing
>
> Ms. Kelly Cole, Majority Counsel, Committee on Energy and Commerce,
> U.S. House of Representatives
>
> Mr. Raymond Fitzgerald, Legislative Director, Office of Congressman
> John Shimkus
>
> Dr. Margaret Honey, Executive Director, Center for Children and
> Technology
>
> Mr. Ron Laney, Director, Child Protection Division, Office\
> of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of
> Justice
>
> Dr. Lawrence Peters, Director, Mid-Atlantic Regional Technology in
> Education Consortium
>
> Dr. Gary L. Lacy, Deputy Executive Director of Programs, Policies and
> Strategies, National Parent Teacher Association

**11:15 am** Break

**11:30 am [Session 2:]{.underline}**

#  The Development of Content in the Kids.us Domain

Moderator: John Kneuer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Communications and Information

> Confirmed Panelists:
>
> Ms. Sara DeWitt, Director, PBS Kids and Parents Interactive, PBS
>
> Mr. Keith Drazek, Registry Relations Manager, NeuStar, Inc.
>
> Mr. Mike Skagerlind, Senior Vice President and General Manager,
> Nickelodeon
>
> Ms. Teri L. Schroeder, President/Program Director, I-Safe America

**1:00 pm** Concluding Remarks by Michael D. Gallagher, Assistant
Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information
**List of Attendees for the CASTNet**

**Pre-Solicitation Conference**

1\. Doug Simpson

Adasphere

\(434\) 293-2827

<doug.simpson@adasphere.com>

2\. Dr. Syama (Sam) Chaudhuri

Sensor Data Integration, Inc.

\(301\) 982-0353

[[syama_chaudhuri@verizon.net]{.underline}](mailto:syama_chaudhuri@verizon.net_)

3\. Mary C. Barber

RTI International

\(202\) 728-2091

<mbarber@rti.org>

4\. Kemp Howell

Mactec

352-332-3318

<HKHOWELL@mactec.com>

5\. Mark Hodges

Mactec

352-332-3318

<MGHODGES@mactec.com>

6\. Bill Barnard

Mactec

352-332-3318

<WRBARNARD@mactec.com>

7\. Bob Norton

Mactec

352-332-3318

<RLNorton@mactec.com>

8\. Diane Shotynski

Thruput LLC

<dshotynski@earthlink.net>

9\. Thomas F. Lavery

KLEINFELDER

978-522-8740

<tlavery@kleinfelder.com>

10\. E. Hunter Daughtrey, Jr.

Alion Science and Technology

919-541-4540

<edaughtrey@alionscience.com>

11\. Nicholas Trentacost

Alion Science and Technology

12\. Robert A. Mickler

Alion Science and Technology

13\. Eric Hebert

Environmental Engineering & Measurement Services, Inc

352-262-0802

[[Eric.hebert@ee-ms.com]{.underline}](mailto:Eric.hebert@ee-ms.com_)

14\. Maria Jones

Environmental Engineering & Measurement Services, Inc.

352-262-0319

[[Maria.jones@ee-ms.com]{.underline}](mailto:Maria.jones@ee-ms.com_)

15\. David Bauer

> ICF
>
> \(703\) 934-3697
>
> [[dbauer@icfi.com]{.underline}](mailto:dbauer@icfi.com_)

16\. Arlene Rosenbaum

> ICF
>
> \(707\) 293-8158
>
> [[arosenbaum@icfi.com]{.underline}](mailto:arosenbaum@icfi.com_)

17\. Baxter Jones

> ICF
>
> \(703\) 934-3210
>
> [[bjones@icfi.com]{.underline}](mailto:bjones@icfi.com_)

18\. Don Lehrman

T&B Systems, Inc.

19\. David Bush

T&B Systems, Inc.

707 526-2775

<davebush@tbsys.com>

20\. David Vaello

IPS MeteoStar, Inc.

512 238 9359 Ex. 301

<dvaello@meteostar.com>

21\. Ravi Bhutani

Computer Integration & Programming Solutions Corp.

301-656-5001 Ext 316

[[rbhutani@cips.com]{.underline}](mailto:rbhutani@cips.com_)

22\. Mahendra Bhatia

Computer Integration & Programming Solutions Corp

301 656 5001 Ext: 314

[[mbhatia@cips.com]{.underline}](mailto:mbhatia@cips.com_)

23\. Jon Bowser

Applikon Analytical

\(352\) 328-8321

<JonBowser@cox.net>

24\. David L. Dietrich

Air Resource Specialists, Inc.

970-484-7941

<ddietrich@air-resource.com>

25\. S.V.Presad

Quest America Inc

\(703\) 398-1203

> [[svpresad@questam.com]{.underline}](mailto:svpresad@questam.com_)

26\. Curtis B. Vaughn

> Weston Solutions, Inc.

\(512\) 651-7124

[[curtis.vaughn@westonsolutions.com]{.underline}](mailto:curtis.vaughn@westonsolutions.com_)

27\. Paul Meeter

> Weston Solutions, Inc.

28\. Pete Virag

Weston Solutions, Inc.

29\. Joey Lardeneau

Sonoma Technology, Inc.

352.338.9949

<jlandreneau@sonomatech.com>

30\. Paul Roberts

Sonoma Technology, Inc.

\(707\) 665-9900

<paul@sonomatech.com>
**Market No. Market No. Market No.**

**Montana:**

Billings 170 Bozeman 169 Butte 195 Glendive 210 Great Falls 187 Hardin
170 Havre 187 Helena 207 Kalispell 169

**Lewistown 187 Miles City 36 Missoula 169**

**Nebraska:**

**Albion 102 Alliance 175 Bassett 102**

**Grand Island 102 Hastings 102 Hay Springs-Sctsblf** **197**

Hayes Center 102 Kearny 102 Lexington 102

Lincoln 102 McCook 102 Merriman 112

Norfolk 140 North Platte 209 Omaha 78

Scottsbluff 198 Superior 102

**Nevada:**

**Boulder City 52 Elko 36 Ely 36**

Fallon 114 Goldfield 114 Henderson 52 Las Vegas 52 Paradise 52 Reno 114
Tonopah 114 Winnemucca 114 Yerington 114

**New Hampshire:**

**Berlin 76 Concord 6 Durham 6**

**Hanover 91 Keene 6 Littleton 91**

**Manchester 6 Merrimack 6**

**New Jersey:**

**Atlantic City 4 Burlington 4 Camden 4**

**Little Falls 1 Newark 1 New Brunswick 1**

**Newton 1 Paterson 1 Secaucus 1**

**Trenton 4 Vineland 4 West Milford 1**

**Wildwood 4**

**New Mexico:**

Albuquerque 49 Carlsbad 49 Clovis 129 Farmington 49 Hobbs 49 Las Cruces
101 Portales 147 Roswell 49 Santa Fe 49 Silver City 49

**New York:**

**Albany-Schnectady 55 Amsterdam 55 Arcade 44**

**Batavia 44 Bath 173 Binghamton 154**

**Buffalo 44 Carthage 176 Corning 173**

Elmira 173 Ilion 167 Ithaca 80 Jamestown 44 Kingston 1 Lake Placid 91
Levittown 1 New York 1 Norwood 176 Patchogue 1 Plattsburgh 91
Poughkeepsie 1 Riverhead 1 Rochester 77 Saranac Lake 91 Springville 44
Syracuse 80 Utica 167 Watertown 176 Waverly 173
**§14.632 Standards of conduct for persons providing representation
before the Department**

\(a\) (1) All persons acting on behalf of a claimant shall faithfully
execute their duties as individuals providing representation on a
particular claim under §14.630, representatives, agents, or attorneys.

\(2\) All individuals providing representation are required to be
truthful in their dealings with claimants and VA.

\(b\) An individual providing representation on a particular claim under
§14.630, representative, agent, or attorney shall:

\(1\) Provide claimants with competent representation before VA.
Competent representation requires the knowledge, skill, thoroughness,
and preparation necessary for the representation. This includes
understanding the issues of fact and law relevant to the claim as well
as the applicable provisions of title 38, United States Code, and title
38, Code of Federal Regulations;

\(2\) Act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing
claimants. This includes responding promptly to VA requests for
information or assisting a claimant in responding promptly to VA
requests for information.

\(c\) An individual providing representation on a particular claim under
§14.630, representative, agent, or attorney shall not:

\(1\) Violate the standards of conduct as described in this section;

\(2\) Circumvent a rule of conduct through the actions of another;

\(3\) Engage in conduct involving fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or
dishonesty;

\(4\) Violate any of the provisions of title 38, United States Code, or
title 38, Code of Federal Regulations;

\(5\) Enter into an agreement for, charge, solicit, or receive a fee
that is clearly unreasonable or otherwise prohibited by law or
regulation;

\(6\) Solicit, receive, or enter into agreements for gifts related to
representation provided before an agency of original jurisdiction has
issued a decision on a claim or claims and a Notice of Disagreement has
been filed with respect to that decision;

\(7\) Delay, without good cause, the processing of a claim at any stage
of the administrative process;

\(8\) Mislead, threaten, coerce, or deceive a claimant regarding
benefits or other rights under programs administered by VA;

\(9\) Engage in, or counsel or advise a claimant to engage in acts or
behavior prejudicial to the fair and orderly conduct of administrative
proceedings before VA;

\(10\) Disclose, without the claimant's authorization, any information
provided by VA for purposes of representation; or

\(11\) Engage in any other unlawful or unethical conduct.

\(d\) In addition to complying with standards of conduct for practice
before VA in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section, an attorney
shall not, in providing representation to a claimant before VA, engage
in behavior or activities prohibited by the rules of professional
conduct of any jurisdiction in which the attorney is licensed to
practice law. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 5902, 5904)

\[53 FR 52422, Dec. 28, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 7216, Feb. 27, 1996;
68 FR 8547, Feb. 24, 2003; 73 FR 29873, May 22, 2008\]

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 83(3)
[Registry Background for Michigan]{.smallcaps}

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Ages:                                0 - 20 years

  Geographic Area:                     statewide

  Years In Operation:                  8 years

  Reporting Mandate:                   yes

  Annual Birth Cohort:                 135,000

  Number of Records:                   2.8 million

  Number of Immunizations:             37.8 million

  Number of Providers Contributing     2823
  Data:                                

  \% Provider Participation            76%

  Type of Registry                     Oracle Database

  Pending:                             Open MCIR over 20, integrate MCIR
                                       with other health data
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

  ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------------- --------------
  Regions      \# of         \# of          Provider          Coverage
               Counties      Providers      Participation     Levels
                                            Rate              

  1            7             1100           62%               47

  2            15            540            93%               66

  3            6             345            95%               63

  4            9             344            93%               63

  5            31            254            80%               72

  6            15            240            95%               72

  Sentinel     76            1179           91.6%             
  ------------ ------------- -------------- ----------------- --------------

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AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR FOREIGN SHIP VISITS

**TO BRAZILIAN JURISDICTIONAL PORTS AND WATERS**

NAME OF SHIP:

SHIP FLAG:

TYPE OF SHIP:

IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS:

INTERNATIONAL CALL SIGN:

LAST PORT VISITED:

DATES:

FIRST BRAZILIAN PORT TO BE VISITED:

PURPOSE: \_\_\_OFFICIAL \_\_\_NON-OFFICIAL \_\_\_OPERATIONAL

REMARKS: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(i.e. exchange crew, etc.)

DATE OF ARRIVAL:

DATE OF DEPARTURE:

SECOND BRAZILIAN PORT TO BE VISITED:

PURPOSE: \_\_\_OFFICIAL \_\_\_NON-OFFICIAL \_\_\_OPERATIONAL

REMARKS: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(i.e. exchange crew, etc.)

DATE OF ARRIVAL:

DATE OF DEPARTURE:

NEXT PORT TO BE VISITED:

DATES:

NAME AND RANK OF SHIP'S MASTER:

ESTIMATED COORDINATES AND ETA (ZULU) AT ENTRY POINT OF TERRITORIAL
WATERS:

ESTIMATED COORDINATES AND ETD (ZULU) FROM DEPARTURE POINT:

NUMBER OF CREW: OFFICERS:

SUBOFFICERS:

SARGEANTS:

CREW:

SCIENTISTS:

CIVILIANS:

DIMENSIONS OF SHIP: LENGTH:

WIDTH:

DRAUGHT:

DISPLACEMENT:

SPEEDS: MAXIMUM:

MINIMUM:

CRUISING:

AIRCRAFT ON BOARD: TYPE/NUMBER:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ THE SHIP WILL NOT USE RADIO-TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT IN
BRAZILIAN JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OR PORTS

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ THE SHIP WILL USE RADIO-TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT IN
BRAZILIAN JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OR PORTS

+-----------------+--------------+-----------------+------------------+
| # FRE           | # TYPE       | ## POWER        | **HRS OF         |
| QUENCIES IN KHZ |  OF EMISSION |                 | TRANSMISSION**   |
+-----------------+--------------+-----------------+------------------+
|                 |              |                 |                  |
+-----------------+--------------+-----------------+------------------+
PHOTOMETRIC MONITERING OF GAMMA RAY BRIGHT BLAZARS, [K.
Cook]{.underline}, M. Carini\*, Western Kentucky University, Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Bowling Green, KY. 42101, mike.carini@wku.edu

For the past 8 years Western Kentucky University has conducted research
on the variability of approximately 50 members of a class of
astronomical objects called Blazars, a subset of which are bright at
Gamma Ray energies. These objects are host to a range of interesting
phenomena that have proven difficult to explain. The formation of a
large database, like that being assembled at WKU, will be an essential
tool in developing a complete understanding of these objects. The
collected data are also combined with that of an international team of
corroborating partners working at other wavelengths to form an
understanding of the variability of Blazars across the electromagnetic
spectrum. My role in this research has been the collection of optical
data regarding the long term (days to years) variability using a network
of telescopes positioned at different locations on the globe. The
collected data is then included in the main database for use by WKU and
its partners in answering crucial questions, including the relationships
between the variability in different portions of the electromagnetic
spectrum. As the GLAST Mission comes online, we will be in a position to
provide optical data with time resolutions approaching that attainable
by GLAST, providing us with data sets that can be properly cross
correlated to look for relationships between the optical and Gamma Ray
flux variations.
# **SALTWATER SPORTFISHING Partners Meeting**

St. Petersburg, Florida April 13-14, 2005

## **Making Fishing Better**

Moderator:

John Oliver, NOAA Fisheries Service

Panelists:

Forbes Darby, NOAA Fisheries Service

Brad Burns, Stripers Forever

Dean Crawford, International Big Fish Network

Bob Hayes, Coastal Conservation Association

### 

### 

### 

### Anglers Contributing to Conservation

Recreational fishers pride themselves on being conservationists. Over
the past 50 years recreational fishing has clearly demonstrated support
of sustainable fisheries. Fishers, lead by sport fishing clubs and
tournaments, have trended toward a catch and release format. Billfish
and bass hanging on the dock is now a rare occurrence. Tournaments have
minimum size and bag limits often more conservation minded than the law
requires. Taxidermists now build fish completely from dimensions with no
requirement to kill "the big one". Charter operators that put billfish
on the dock are openly criticized. But can the recreational fishing
community do more to promote conservation? In my view the answer is a
resounding yes!

*A recreational angler since childhood, Mr. Crawford has owned a fishing
boat and fished for over 40 years. Crawford founded Billfish Tournament
Network in 1999 with the intent of using tournament billfishing
release/catch data as a basis for reliable and continuous analysis in
support of billfisheries conservation. He lead the development of an
Internet website listing all the world's billfish tournaments, worked
for improved communication within the Ocean Fishing Community, and
promoted conservation data collection. He founded [International Big
Fish Network](http://www.ibfn.org/) in 2003 as a non-profit 501 (C) (3)
whose mission is sustainable ocean fisheries.*

###
I enjoyed watching the discussion during yesterdays panel on C-SPAN. I
have had one question for the past year and did not know whom to direct
it to. After listning yesterday, I hope that you may be able to give me
some guidance.

My thought is simple, in the plan that was disgussed yesterday having to
do with Capitol Gaines Tax on Real Property. I was wondering if it would
be possible to expand the 1031 laws regarding Capitol Gaines on Real
Property to allow for a one time primary residence mortgage paydown,
Then offsett the cost to the Budget by holding the homestead Exemption
at 500,000 instead of the purposed increase, or even lowering the
Exemption if you had to. It seems to me you create more bennifit to the
economy with "Equity in Home Ownership" as the goal not simply "Home
Ownership". And quite frankly I would rather pay my Mortgage off while I
am alive.

I am in the real estate industry and I see two significant and
consistant problems. The time limits to identify replacement properties
put many non proffesional small gainers in a difficult situation. It's
the "Shot Gun Wedding" version of investing. The other consistant
problem is townward trend of credit worthiness and more specifically
lack of Equity as it relates to the purchase price of a home. I would
much rather see somone that made 60,000 by selling a Rental be able to
pay their mortage down than force them to reinvest in whatever they can
find in a 90 day window. Don't get me wrong I love and use 1031's, but I
would like to see the government give people who have a Capitol Gain the
option of paying down a mortage before they reluctantly decide to
reinvest in something that may not be as good as equity in their home.

Thank you for taking time to read this. I plan to send a copy to the
Washington Office of the Tax Reform Committee. I hope to hear your
thoughts. I am a simple thinker so if there is credible reasons why this
can't be a part of the recomedation I would love to hear the reason.

Robert Anderst

Pioneer Title Co.

V.P. Builder and Developer Services

208-941-0294
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April 23, 2008

Marissa Hernandez

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

425 I St. NW, Suite 1000

Washington, D.C., 20536

Re: **El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos** Comments to DHS Docket No.
ICEB-2006-0004

Dear Ms. Hernandez:

**El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos** submits these comments in
opposition to the supplemental proposed rule that reissues the rule on
Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter.

El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos is an immigrants' rights advocacy
organization based in Albuquerque, NM which represents over 1500 workers
and students.

Since the Department of Homeland Security issued the Safe Harbor
Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter, El CENTRO has
received and documented a troubling number of phone calls regarding
workers who have had their documents illegally re-verified, have been
told not to speak Spanish at work, and who have been fired before being
given the opportunity to remedy the no-match situation. Various managers
within a local restaurant chain have told us that they have been
directed not to hire Spanish speakers because it is "too much trouble."
This type of discriminatory activity was taking place even when the
injunction was issued to prevent the procedures from being implemented.
The procedures have caused wide-spread confusion and panic by both
employers and workers and have fomented an increasingly exploitative,
adversarial work environment.

**El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos** strongly opposes the Department of
Homeland Security's re-issuance, without any substantive change, of the
Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter based
on the following reasons:

-   The rule does nothing to address issues raised by the court.

-   The rule has resulted in the firing of lawfully authorized workers.

-   The rule will continue to undermine labor rights thereby causing a
    detrimental impact on all workers.

-   The rule will overburden the Social Security Administration.

-   The rule will be costly to workers and the economy.

Sincerely,

**Rachel LaZar, Director**

**El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos**

**1701 Broadway SE**

**Albuquerque, NM 87102**

**(505) 246-1627**

**(505) 243-5584**

**rlazar_elcentro@yahoo.com**
Poster Presentation 3-62

**Succinic Acid Adsorption from Fermentation Broth and Regeneration**

[Brian H. Davison]{.underline}, Nhuan P. Nghiem^1^, and Gerald L.
Richardson

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P. O. Box 2008

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6226

Phone: (865)576-8522; Fax: (865)574-6442: E-mail: <davisonbh@ornl.gov>

Over twenty four adsorbents have been tested for uptake of succinic acid
(SA) from aqueous solutions. The best resins were then tested for
successive loading and regeneration using hot water. The key desired
properties for an ideal adsorbent are high capacity, complete stable
regenerability, and specificity for the product. The best resins have a
stable capacity of 0.06 g succinic acid/g resin at moderate
concentrations of SA. Several sorbents were tested more exhaustively for
uptake of succinic acid and for successive loading and regeneration
using hot water. One resin, XUS 40285, has a good stable isotherm
capacity, prefers succinate over glucose, and has good capacities at
both acidic and neutral pH.

Succinic acid was removed from simulated media containing salts,
succinic acid, acetic acid, and sugar using a packed column of adsorbent
resin, XUS 40285. The fermentation byproduct, acetate, was completely
separated from succinate. A simple hot water regeneration successfully
concentrated succinate from 10 g/L (inlet) to 40-110 g/L in the
effluent. If successful, this would lower separation costs by reducing
the need for chemicals for the initial purification step.

Despite promising initial results of good capacity (0.06 g succinic/g
sorbent), 70% recovery using hot water, and a recovered concentration of
\>100 g/L, this regeneration was not stable over ten cycles in the
column. Alternative regeneration schemes using acid and base were
examined and more sorbent screened. Tests were performed with both
simulated broth containing succinic acid at various concentrations and
with actual broth provided by MBI. Seven of the most promising resins
were tested for regenerability and stability using a modified extraction
procedure combining acid and hot water washes. Two (XUS 40285 and XFS)
showed both good stable capacities for succinic acid over ten cycles and
more than 95% recovery in a batch operation. These results indicate that
sorption for succinic acid continues to be promising. However, it will
need additional column and process tests focusing on the regeneration of
the resins and the concentration of the succinic acid in the effluent
streams.

*\*Research funded by U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy. The submitted manuscript has been authored by a
contractor of the U.S. Government under contract DE‑AC05‑00OR22725.
Accordingly, the U.S. Government retains a nonexclusive, royalty‑free
license to publish or reproduce the published form of this contribution,
or allow others to do so, for U.S. Government purposes.*

^1^Current Affiliation: Michigan Biotechnology Insititute, East Lansing,
MI
To: The Record

From: Elaine Eby

Re: Placement of Email in the Rulemaking Record

On Monday, November 26, 2007 I spoke to Rosalie Herrera,, Environmental
Engineer, Waste/Water Permitting, BP Products, Whiting Refinery to
inform her that the email she sent me on February 7, 2007 would be
placed in the rulemaking record for the following final rule: Regulation
of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials From the Petroleum Refining
Industry Processed in a Gasification System to Produce Synthesis Gas.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT

July 16, 1999 Emily Hoffnar 202/418-0253

COMMON CARRIER ACTION

**FCC Issues Citations to Several Alleged Violators**

**of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act**

This week, the Common Carrier Bureau's Enforcement Division (Enforcement
Division) issued citations to several companies that apparently have
violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) and the
Commission's telemarketing rules. The Enforcement Division's actions
were based upon consumer complaints asserting that the cited companies
had sent unsolicited advertisements to the consumers' telephone
facsimile machines. The citations place each company on notice that
subsequent violations may result in monetary forfeitures of up to
\$11,000 per violation.

In the citation letter, the alleged violators are informed that they
have 21 days to respond to the allegations, either by attending a
personal interview at a Commission Field Office, or by submitting a
written statement to the Commission. In their response, the alleged
violators must specify what actions have been taken to ensure future
compliance with the TCPA and applicable Commission rules. The following
companies received citations this week: Headset Discounter, LLC, San
Francisco, CA; Get-Aways, Inc., Camarillo, CA; US Notary, El Cajon, CA;
Tri-Star Marketing, Everett, WA; and Carolina Liquidators, Irving,
Texas.

Currently, the sending of unsolicited advertisements to facsimile
machines is the top TCPA-related complaint to the Commission, which has
handled over a thousand such complaints so far this year. Complaints
against these companies have been received from consumers nationwide. To
remedy this problem, the Commission will continue to issue citations to
companies that have allegedly violated the TCPA or the Commission's
telemarketing rules.

Action by the Common Carrier Bureau, Enforcement Division, by citation.

-FCC-

Common Carrier Bureau contacts: Jennifer Myers Kashatus at (202)
418-0960

Colleen Heitkamp at (202) 418-0960

TTY: (202) 418-2555
RE: Request for comment regarding possible revision or elimination of
rules under the Regulatory Flexibility Act DA-05-1524

August 30, 2005

Office of the
Secretary                                                             

ATT: OCBO

Federal Communications Commission

445 12^th^ Street, S.W.

Washington, DC 20554

RE:  Request for comment regarding possible revision or elimination of
rules under the Regulatory Flexibility Act DA-05-1524

My name is Brian Del Terzo, and I am the Chief Manager of Walonick
Consulting Company located in Minnesota.  I am the owner of a small
business that has been substantially harmed as a result of the Federal
Communications Commission's regulatory decision under the Telephone
Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") that small businesses, such as mine,
cannot use predictive dialers to call wireless numbers when attempting
to recover delinquent payments for goods or services received by
consumers.

I am aware that ACA International ("ACA") has filed a written comment
with the Commission regarding this issue in response to the
Commission\'s request for comments on the possible revision or
elimination of rules under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. §
610 ("RFA"), in proceeding DA-05-1524.  See FCC Seeks Comment Regarding
Possible Revision or Elimination of Rules Under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, DA-05-1524 (May 31, 2005).  I fully support ACA's
comment and the relief the Association seeks, including ACA's
characterization of the harm visited upon small businesses as a result
of the Commission\'s rule.

To the extent that my company uses predictive dialers, we do so to
complete transactions for which consumers have obtained a benefit
without payment.  We do not telemarket.  The Commission should not
permit its regulations to be used as a shield to encourage the
non-payment of debts.  Doing so harms small businesses, the economy, as
well as consumers.

As it stands today, my company faces serious financial hardship due to
the Commission's regulatory reversal that creditors and debt collectors
cannot use predictive dialers to call a wireless number to attempt to
recover outstanding payment obligations.  The Commission's rule requires
small companies, at great cost, to fundamentally alter our business
models to reduce or remove our reliance on predictive dialers.  It also
needlessly subjects us to federal enforcement and private litigation
risk, even though Congress never intended such an outcome.

For these reasons, I encourage the Commission to promptly clarify that
autodialed calls to wireless numbers to attempt to recover payment
obligations are not covered by the TCPA regulations for the reasons
expressed by ACA.

Sincerely,

Brian Del Terzo

CM

Walonick Consulting Company

952.738.0388 Ext 100

brian@walonick.com
**Sample Demand letter for Purchase**

Date:      

U.S. Small Business Administration

National Guaranty Purchase Center

1145 Herndon Parkway

Herndon, VA 20170

Re: SBA Loan Name      

SBA Loan Number      

Dear:      

XYZ Bank is requesting that SBA purchase the guaranteed portion of the
above referenced loan. We are submitting copies of pertinent documents
for the loan with the Guaranty Purchase Checklist.

Principal Balance to be purchased: \$      

Interest-Paid-to date: \$      

Next-Installment-Due Date:      

Monthly Payment Amount: \$      

Rate of Interest at time of Default:      %

Loan Maturity Date:      

Sold in Secondary Market:      

Did Bank Buy Back?      

Expenses you are claiming:

Legal: \$      

Non-Legal: \$      

Sincerely,
**BIDDERS MAILING LIST**

RFO# 13-SSC-O-02-31

#########  **PTO Building Phase II, Interior Finishes**

1\. J.H Haynes Electric Company

P.O. Box 637

Gulfport, MS 39502

\(228\) 863-3232

2\. Bruce's Electric Inc.

> PO Box 512
>
> Long Beach, MS 39560
>
> \(228\) 864-0068

3\. Overstreet Electric Co., Inc

#### 4220 N. Davis Hwy, Bldg B

#### Pensacola, FL 32503

4\. Doleac Electric Company, Inc.

> 12503 Dedeaux Road
>
> Gulfport, MS 39502
>
> \(228\) 831-9777

5\. ABC Industries Inc.

#### 5832 Ridge Rd

#### Ocean Springs, MS 39564

\(228\) 875-6138

6\. J.L. Malone & Associates, Inc.\
P.O. Box 3367\
Albany, GA 31706-3367

7\. Sharp Electric

     3600 Hessmer Ave.

     Metairie, La. 70002

    Attn: Mike Gatwood

8\. Tony Watson Electric, Inc.

Mr. Anthony Watson

###  163 Bran-Star Cove

Brandon, MS 39042

\(601\) 825-8101

9\. Sauer Incorporated

ATTN: Ken Magee

11223 Phillips Parkway Drive East

Jacksonville, Florida 32256-1571

\(904\) 262-6444

10\. Addison Construction\
136 Central Industrial Drive\
Purvis, MS 39475

\(601\) 794-6525

11\. JAD Inc.\
2911 Short Cut Road\
Pascagoula, MS 39568-1723

\(228\) 769-7767

12\. Diversified Building & Construction Contractors

Attn: David J. Henderson\
236  Dale Ave\
Gretna, La.  70056\
(504) 458-1036

13\. Gottfried Corp\
#6 Meyers Road

Covington, LA 70435\
(985) 893-3773

14\. G.M.& R Construction Co., Inc.\
P.O. Box 2579\
Bay St. Louis, MS 39521\
(228) 467-0872

15\. Donaghey Mechanical Contractors\
1770 Old Shell Road

#  Mobile, AL 36604

\(251\) 476-6494

16\. D.N.P. Inc.\
PO Box 6399\
Biloxi, MS 39532\
(228) 396-1640

17\. JEM Mechanical Contractors\
214 Camellia Street

Waveland, MS 39576\
(228) 463-1261\
\
18. Fire Protection Specialists\
Post Office Box 9123\
Mobile, Alabama 36691\
(251) 666-7188

19\. Everman Electric Co., Inc.\
18167 Dara Hill Rd.\
Gulfport Ms. 39503\
(228) 832-5705

20\. Excel Painting

###  P. O. Box 565

Long Beach, MS 39560

21\. Cedars Electro Mechanical, Inc.\
1712 South Dixie Highway\
Lake Worth, FL 33460

\(561\) 588-4088

22\. ThomCo Enterprises, Inc.

630C Anchors Street

Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548

\(850\) 244-0811

23\. Starks Contracting Co., Inc.\
1538 Popps Ferry Road

Biloxi, MS 39540-6756

24\. Aeroplate Construction Inc.

26379 Watts Valley Road

Tollhouse, CA 93667

25\. WCC, Inc.

###  3960 Niagara Street, Unit A

Denver, CO 80207-1463

\(303\) 394-4028

26\. Periwinkle Construction, Service, & Supply, Inc.

Attn: Irene C. Skinitis

MIDTOWN OFFICE

1660 Peachtree St. NE. \# 1105

Atlanta, GA 30309

27\. A+ Building Contractors

###  4358 Pierce Road

D\'Iberville, MS 39540

\(228\) 392-0621

28\.
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August 18, 2008

Dr. Melissa Howard

Recovery Division, Room 600

Response and Recovery Directorate

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Washington, DC 20472

Dr. Howard:

This letter is in response to the revised FEMA Snow Assistance Policy
(Docket FEMA-2005-0005). Comments are provided below:

1.  Record Snowfall -- The use of "record or near-record snowfall" data
    is a concern in many areas. For one, if a county experienced a
    record snowfall 60 years ago of nine feet and have now had a storm
    with 7 feet, they are not necessarily facing the same conditions.
    Population increases and infrastructure changes can create a more
    serious disaster today than the one that occurred in the past.
    Additionally, seven feet of snow may cause the same damage to a
    community as nine feet, but because a record snowfall exists that is
    higher than 10%, they do not qualify. Finally, the method of using
    record snowfall data tends to increase the threshold over time. Each
    time a new record is set, the threshold for assistance has also
    changed, making it more difficult for communities to receive
    assistance when it is most needed.

2.  Snowfall Criteria -- This policy tends to treat all snow as equal. A
    community may only have two feet of snowfall, but if you add 100
    mile an hour winds to the equation, many citizens could be trapped
    under 10 to 15 feet of snow by the time the storm ends. Wind is a
    critical component of winter storms, greatly changing the nature of
    the problem, and should be considered more heavily. Additionally,
    wet spring snow can cause much more damage to infrastructure due to
    weight than a colder, drier snow. Only focusing on snow depth has
    numerous difficulties for communities that experience true blizzard
    conditions that shut down the entire area, including white-out
    conditions, blowing and drifting snow icing over roadways, ice
    buildup on power lines, building collapse, etc. Therefore, it is
    recommended that FEMA consider more than just snowfall data when
    determining whether a community meets the threshold for a disaster.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the FEMA Snow Policy
revisions.

Lori R. Hodges

Director of Emergency Management

Park County