BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
**The United States of America Position on the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) Extensible Markup Language (XML) Standardization
Efforts**

**PURPOSE**

To clearly define the United States of America (U.S.) Position on the
WMO's development on guidance and practices for XML based representation
of meteorological information to be presented at the meeting of the
Expert Team on Data Representation and Codes (ET-DRC) in Montreal, May
8-12, 2006.

**BACKGROUND**

\- At the Thirteenth Session of the Commission for Basic Systems (CBS),
held in early 2005, the discussion of development projects heavily
mentioned the exploitation of XML for the delivery of meteorological
information. At this Session, the CBS assigned the ET-DRC the task of
developing guidance and practices for the use of XML in representing
this data.

\- The U.S. Committee for Environmental Information Systems and
Communications (CEISC) established a Joint Action Group (JAG) to
investigate the XML development efforts of US agencies delivering
meteorological information.

**DISCUSSION**

\- The U.S. agrees that guidance and best practices for the
implementation of XML in delivering meteorological data is the first
step leading towards increased inter-operability.

**-** The U.S. proposes that the scope of guidance and practices should
be defined before further efforts are begun on this topic. The guidance
should not be too restrictive, since XML is intended to be flexible to
allow for customization.

\- The U.S. meteorological agencies have been engaged in separate XML
developments for the delivery of meteorological information. For
example, within the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force
and the United States Navy have jointly developed XML structures based
on standardized meteorological data. In addition, a web service
XML-based request and response mechanism called the Joint METOC Broker
Language (JMBL) has been implemented. Given these, and other efforts by
the U.S. agencies, there is a substantial body of work that the U.S. is
willing to share. This body of work includes:

\- Metadata/data dictionary

\- Logical and physical data models represented in a data-modeling tool

\- XML schemas based on the above models

\- XML schemas for JMBL

\- Current development of a JMBL User's Guide (in progress)

\- Configuration Management Plan

\- Database design documentation

\- Naming Standards and Conventions documentation

\- Lessons learned

\- The U.S. would like to be involved in the development and decision
process for the XML guidance and practices.

**SUMMARY**

The U.S. supports the efforts of the ET-DRC to develop XML guidance and
practices for the delivery of meteorological information, has a
substantial body of work to share with the ET-DRC, and would like to be
involved in all steps of the development process.

**RECOMMENDATION**

None.
*Poster Presentation 5-08*

**Construction of a Cellulase Hyper-Producing Strain, *Trichoderma
Reesei* JS-1, for Laboratory use by Active Nuclear Shuffling
Techniques**

[Hideo Toyama\*]{.underline}, Shingo Ishibashi, Azusa Sekimori, Takuya
Umeji,

Toshiyuki Takahashi, and Nobuo Toyama

Minamikyushu University, Miyazaki 880-0052, Japan

Phone: +81-985-83-3524 email: gaf00771@nifty.com

It was considered that construction of a cellulase hyper-producing
strain for laboratory use is effective in order to accumulate knowledge
for efficient enzymatic saccharification of cellulose. So, we attempted
to produce such a strain by our nuclear shuffling techniques.

In this work, *Trichoderma reesei* Rut C-30 (ATCC 56765) was used as a
model strain. In swollen conidia of the model strain, autopolyploid
nuclei were formed. These swollen conidia were treated with haploidizing
reagent followed by generating multiple smaller nuclei from a larger
autopolyploid nucleus in a swollen conidium. From such swollen conidia,
*Trichoderma reesei* JS-1 was selected using Avicel and filter paper.
This strain could break down a filter paper more rapidly in comparison
with the model strain. In the enzyme reaction mixture with filter paper,
a larger amount of reducing sugar existed in the reaction mixture of the
strain, JS-1. Moreover, it appeared that Avicel hydrolyzing activity and
Salicin hydrolyzing activity were increased more in the strain, JS-1.
This strain, JS-1 is sent to ATCC as a strain for laboratory use.
\[\"The Department of the TREASURY NEWS\" banner, with \"The Department
of the Treasury 1789\" seal on right and \"BUREAU OF THE MINT; WASH.,
D.C. 20220 - W04-5011\" on 2nd line.\]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 29, 1976

DATED SOUVENIR MEDAL MARKS THE COMPLETION OF THE RESTORATION OF THE OLD
SAN FRANCISCO MINT

A new Old San Francisco Mint souvenir medal, dated to mark the
completion of the restoration of the national landmark building, is part
of the celebration planned to coincide with the public opening of the
display of the 1907 Indian Head \$20 gold pattern at 10 a.m., Tuesday,
November 9, 1976, at the old Mint, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the
Mint, announced today.

The design of the bronze medal, 1-1/2″ in diameter, is to feature a
portrait of Mint Director Mary Brooks on the obverse and a view of the
Old Mint and the date November 9, 1976, on the reverse.

Visitors may purchase bronze blanks for \$1.00 and strike their own
medal on the specially-automated 1869 press in the Old Mint Museum---or
purchase the new medal over-the-counter at the Old Mint.

A limit of 10,000 specimens of the new souvenir medal has been set and
they will be available for sale only at the Old Mint in San Francisco.
No mail orders will be accepted.

The Old Mint Museum, Fifth and Mission Streets, San Francisco,
California, is open to the public Tuesday through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. There is no admission charge.
**Astrobiology exhibit design: Applying research (and researchers) in
informal science education**

Carol M. Tang

*Public Programs*

*California Academy of Sciences*

*875 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103*

*USA*

[ctang@calacademy.org](mailto:youremailaccount@xxx.xxx.xx)

Tori Hoehler

*NASA Astrobiology Institute*

*NASA Ames Research Center*

*USA*

Linda Kulik

*Exhibits Department*

*California Academy of Sciences*

*USA*

While most acknowledge the power of museums in disseminating research
results to large numbers of people, few astrobiologists have had the
opportunity to develop exhibits. Although true in all fields of science,
astrobiology---with its fast pace of discoveries and relative
unfamiliarity to educators---may have the greatest need for active
involvement by researchers with museums.

In building an astrobiology exhibit at the California Academy of
Sciences to serve about 200,000 visitors in 2006, astrobiologists from
NASA Astrobiology Institute (NASA Ames Research Center and SETI
Institute) and Academy educators and exhibit staff developed content
related to habitatability, the search for liquid water, extremophiles,
and comparative planetology (Mars, Europa and Earth). Based on this
experience, we propose that important elements must be implemented for
successful exhibits:

\*Specific roles and tasks for team members need to be delineated and
communicated clearly from the start.

\*An early phase of discussion allows for exploration of exciting
questions, controversial topics, and new frontiers---some which may be
unfamiliar to non-scientists. Surprisingly, we found that the same
topics fascinated both the scientists and exhibit staff; this strongly
suggests that the most interesting scientific questions will also be the
most engaging to the general public.

\*Exhibit staff must develop a "style sheet" which defines the types of
exhibit labels and their suggested word counts if scientists are to
write any text. Since scientists are not familiar of the educational
research conducted on visitor comprehension and attention spans, label
templates will produce both scientifically accurate and educationally
appropriate exhibit text.
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On July 8, 1970, President Richard M. Nixon delivered a special message
to the Congress of the United States that laid the foundation for the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The new policies
adopted by the United States government have had far-reaching benefits
for Indian Country.

**President George W. Bush is committed to continuing the right to
self-determination**

-   On September 23, 2004, President Bush issued an Executive Memorandum
    that reinforces the unique government-to-government relationship
    with Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.

**Education**

-   On April 30, 2004, President Bush signed Executive Order 13336,
    entitled *American Indian and Alaska Native Education*, which
    devotes greater assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native
    students in meeting the academic standards of the No Child Left
    Behind Act in a manner that is consistent with tribal cultures and
    traditions.

-   Over the past four years, the President's budget for school
    construction has increased to more than \$1 billion. Funding has
    been allocated for construction of 26 replacement schools in Indian
    Country.

**Health Care & Law Enforcement**

-   President Bush's most recent budget emphasizes tribal consultation
    and places priority on American Indian health and human services.
    The Administration has partnered with and consulted tribal
    governments regarding the implementation of Title V and Title VI of
    the Tribal Self-Governance Amendments of 2000. This project fosters
    the best practice methods the U.S. Department of Health and Human
    Services employs to strengthen tribal self-governance with respects
    to heath care issues.

-   Since FY 2001, the law enforcement budget for Indian Country has
    increased 11%, consistent with the Administration's commitment to
    police training, building partnerships to strengthen drug and crime
    interdiction, and improving facilities throughout Indian Country.

**Economic Development**

-   In September 2002, the U.S. Department of the Interior led the
    National Tribal Economic Development Summit to bring tribes and
    businesses together toward creating a favorable employment climate
    within Indian Country and to establish sustainable market-driven
    tribal economies.

-   The Bush Administration provides guaranteed and insured loans to
    tribes, Alaska Natives and individual Indian-owned businesses that
    have created over 5,000 jobs in Indian Country since 2001.

-   On June 6, 2005, the Bush Administration announced the creation of a
    new office through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority
    Business Development Agency. The Office of Native American
    Entrepreneurship and Trade will assist American Indian entrepreneurs
    and businesses to generate jobs and achieve economic
    self-sufficiency.
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height="1.1458333333333333in"}FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Becky Ruby

March 10, 2005 (202) 225-2059

**Gingrey: \$21 million for 411 Connector**

**in House Transportation Bill**

Congressman Phil Gingrey (GA-11) announced today that \$21 million for
the 411 Connector was included in the Transportation Equity Act, which
passed the House by a vote of 417 to 9.

"I'm thrilled the funding was included in this year's House
transportation bill," said Gingrey. "The 411 Connector has been my
number one transportation priority since I first came to Congress. For
almost 30 years, people in northwest Georgia have waited for easier
access to I-75. We took a huge step toward delivering that access today.

"Not only will the 411 Connector provide a direct path to I-75 for
Bartow and Floyd counties, but the project will likely spur economic
development in Bartow, Floyd, Chattooga, Polk and other surrounding
counties. The 411 Connector is a win-win project for northwest Georgia,
and I'm glad my colleagues in the House saw its merit and included it in
this year's bill."

The bill will now move to a joint House-Senate conference pending
passage of the Senate version of the transportation bill.

**\# \# \# \#**
**PEEM Engineering Meeting Minutes 12/06/04**

**Attendees:** A. Demello, A. MacDowell, T. Miller, R. Low, P.McKean, D.
Munson, F. Ottens, M.Fahmie, F.Ottens and N. Kelez

**Vessel/Shielding** -- P.McKean reported he was 2/3 complete with
detailing the mu-metal shields. He estimated he would be complete in
another week. A.MacDowell noted that the 90 degree ccd is only crudely
drawn in the current 3D model. N.Kelez stated he would finalize the
location and thus confirm that the current mu-metal and vacuum chamber
details are correct.

**Electron Optics** -- Projector lens electrodes were inspected by Ed
Wong and R.Low using various techniques. They are not perfect. R.Low to
make up a comparison table so that we can see where we are. A.Demello
working on the lens supports. A.MacDowell looking into the witchcraft of
finish for the electron lenses.

**Electrical** -- Last weeks Electrical meeting (12/1/04) decided on the
tray layout. The trays would be laid from the 5 bay overhead racks to
the beamline racks, then upstream before branching off with ladder trays
at \~ 45 deg over the upstream side of the Peem3 instrument. Today it
was decided that there will be 2 ladder trays (6\" and 18\") to separate
signal and power, the trays to be supported from the overhead mezzanine.
A.MacDowell to supply rack layout to F.Ottens.

**Manipulator/Sample Transfer** -- T.Miller reported that the sample
prototype is under fabrication - parts arrive next week.

**General** -- D.Munson to get another motor quote from Minarik for the
5 stage motors and 2 aperture motors. A Design review of the Microscope
vessel, support and magnetic shielding before going out for fabrication
will be held this Wednesday. AM and NK to coordinate presentation.
**State FY 2001 Percent of Poverty Guidelines for LIHEAP Components**

**State** **FY** **POP Heat** **POP Cool** **POP Crisis** **POP Wx**
**Comment**

Alaska 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 60 SMI

Alabama 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Arizona 2001 125 FPG, 150 FPG 125 FPG, 150 FPG 125 FPG, 150 FPG 125 FPG,
150 FPG\
if \>=60 or disabled if \>=60 or disabled if \>=60 or disabled if \>=60
or disabled

Arkansas 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

California 2001 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI

Colorado 2001 185 FPG 185 FPG 185 FPG Increase to 185 FPG to

reach more of working

poor, 185 FPG is less

than 60 SMI

Connecticut 2001 60 SMI 60 SMI

District of Col. 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Delaware 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Florida 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Georgia 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Hawaii 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG

Idaho 2001 133 FPG 133 FPG 133 FPG

Illinois 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 125 FPG 150 FPG effective 1/9/01.

Indiana 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Iowa 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Kansas 2001 150 FPG or 60 SMI 150 FPG or 60 SMI 150 FPG or 60 SMI

Kentucky 2001 110 FPG 110 FPG 125 FPG

Louisiana 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Maine 2001 170 FPG 170 FPG 170 FPG 170 FPG is less than 60\
SMI

Maryland 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG

Massachusetts 2001 200 FPG 200 FPG 200 FPG 200 FPG is less than 60

SMI

Michigan 2001 110 FPG \<60 SMI\* \*based on SER Income

Need Standard

Minnesota 2001 50 SMI 50 SMI 50 SMI

**State** **FY** **POP Heat** **POP Cool** **POP Crisis** **POP Wx**
**Comment**

Mississippi 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Missouri 2001 125/115 FPG \* 125 FPG NA \*125 FPG for 1 to 2

person households, 115

FPG otherwise

Montana 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Nebraska 2001 116 FPG 116 FPG 116 FPG 116 FPG

Nevada 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

New Hampshire 2001 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI

New Jersey 2001 175 FPG 175 FPG 175 FPG 175 FPG 175 FPG is less than 60

SMI

New Mexico 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

New York 2001 60 SMI\* 60 SMI 60 SMI \*for hhs with 10 plus

members, 150 FPG is used.

North Carolina 2001 110 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

North Dakota 2001 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI Expect 25% more cases\
with change from 150\
FPG to 60 SMI\
Ohio 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Oklahoma 2001 110 FPG 110 FPG 110 FPG

Oregon 2001 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI

Pennsylvania 2001 135 FPG 135 FPG 150 FPG

Rhode Island 2001 60 SMI 60 SMI 60 SMI

South Carolina 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

South Dakota 2001 140 FPG 140 FPG 140 FPG

Tennessee 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Texas 2001 125 FPG\* 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Utah 2001 125 FPG 125 FPG 125 FPG

Vermont 2001 125 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

Virginia 2001 130 FPG 130 FPG 130 FPG

Washington 2001 125 FPG \* 125 FPG \* EAP eligibility is

determined by hhs gross

income for 3 or 12 months

prior to application date.

West Virginia 2001 110 FPG 110 FPG 150 FPG

Wisconsin 2001 150 FPG, 60 SMI 150 FPG, 60 SMI 150 FPG, 60 SMI

Wyoming 2001 150 FPG 150 FPG 150 FPG

**State** **FY** **POP Heat** **POP Cool** **POP Crisis** **POP Wx**
**Comment**
OPTIONAL FORM 1017-G (9-79)

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**DELAWARE FARMERS encouraged to sign up for conservation security
program**

*Farmers in parts of Kent and New Castle counties may be eligible for
stewardship payments*

Dover, DE, March 25, 2008---USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) State Conservationist Russell Morgan today announced the 2008
Conservation Security Program (CSP) sign-up will be held April 18 to May
16, 2008. CSP offers financial incentives to agricultural producers who
are practicing high standards of conservation on their operations as
they address natural resource concerns.

CSP will be available to 330 potentially eligible farms in the northern
portion of the Broadkill Smyrna Watershed, which includes parts of New
Castle and Kent counties.

To meet basic eligibility requirements, producers must have addressed
soil and water quality concerns on part of their operation. However,
applicants who practice conservation on their entire operation and/or
who provide wildlife habitat and additional environmental protections
can qualify at a higher level.

"We believe in what Delaware's farmers can accomplish and believe that
CSP is a worthwhile investment for conserving and enhancing our natural
resources," said Morgan. "CSP provides producers with financial
incentives to move to the next level of natural resource conservation.
The more conservation enhancements applied to the land, the bigger the
incentive."

Since CSP was introduced in Delaware in 2005, four watersheds have been
eligible. Delaware producers have signed 73 CSP contracts, generating
more than \$4 million into Delaware for maintaining high levels of
conservation management on 41, 200 acres of private agricultural land.

To assess their current levels of conservation relative to program
requirement, producers should review the CSP self-assessment available
at <http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/csp> or in hard copy at USDA
Service Centers. A map of the eligible CSP watershed is also available
online. To be eligible for CSP in Delaware, more than 50 percent of a
producer\'s agricultural operation must fall within the boundaries of
this watershed.

NRCS will hold CSP workshops in the near future to assist with the
self-assessment and application process. Once available, the meeting
dates, times and locations will be posted to the Delaware NRCS website,
[www.de.nrcs.usda.gov](http://www.de.nrcs.usda.gov/). For additional
information on CSP, contact your local NRCS office: in New Castle, call
302-832-3100 ext. 3; in Kent County, call 302-741-2600, ext. 3.

***USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.***
# Jefferson S. Ketchel, R.S.

Health & Environmental Investigator III

Local Hazardous Waste Management Program

Public Health -- Seattle & King County

Seattle, WA 98104-4039

## Biography

Jefferson Ketchel, RS, is currently the interim operations supervisor
for the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in the Environmental
Health Division at Public Health -- Seattle & King County (PHSKC).

Mr. Ketchel holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Minor in
Chemistry from Central Washington University. He is currently pursuing
his Masters of Arts in Policy Studies at the University of Washington.

For the past twelve years, Mr. Ketchel has been employed at PHSKC being
fortunate in having diverse experiences while working in most of the
available programs including: food safety, water recreation, onsite
sewage, chemical/physical hazards, plumbing, vector/nuisance and
hazardous waste.

## Leadership Development Opportunities

The EPHLI experience has changed the course of my Environmental Public
Health career. For years I have been focused on local issues and views,
unconnected with the larger, national perspective. This fellowship has
built bridges for me, not only to wonderfully inspiring colleagues from
around the country, but to the national role of the CDC in local
Environmental Public Health.

EPHLI has taught me how to think differently about solutions and
challenges, looking at causality and root problems instead of reaction
based activities and the status quo. I am proud to be a member of this
fellowship and I hold a deep appreciation to those who invited me into
this arena and pushed me along this past year. The lessons and ideas
learned here shall carry me where I now want to go, and the friends I
have made will always be my network of peers, ideas and Environmental
Public Health dreams.
I can\'t express how frustrating it is to see such ignorance and
arrogance in the pundit class. Though lately it is becoming more and
more frequent. There isn\'t an individual in this country who once they
understand the fair tax plan is not in favor of it. The advantage the
elite socialists have is that it does take explanation of longer than a
30 second sound bite to properly understand the plan. I will agree with
you there is no \"political will\" among the socialists in this country
for the Fair Tax. The Fair Tax is like Kriptonite to superman for a
socialist. It taxes the country the way the founding fathers intended
(read the federalist papers if you are truly interest in the best for
this country). We will get the Fair tax because it is right and fair.
Once the people understand it any politician standing in the way will be
Dascheled into irrelavence. Remember only about 10 to 15% of the
colonists were in favor of the first revolution for freedom but when its
right and the people figure it out well\...\.....
ISO/IEC JTC1/SC18/WG8 **1031**

Title:

Liaison to WG1, WG3 on WG8 Model Response to WG8 N963 = WG3 N1416

Source:

WG8

Project:

JTC1.18.15.2

Project editor:

John Oberholzer

Status of document:

Approved Liaison

WG8 thanks WG3 for its contribution on the WG8 Model. However, we found
its usefulness limited because of technical errors and
misunderstandings.

We discussed the role of ODA in our model at our January meeting, and we
have agreed to include an accurate discussion in the Model of the role
of ODA, other SC18 standards, and other architectures. We expect to have
a new draft reflecting these changes ready for our May meeting and will
forward a copy to you.
**Statement of Work**

Support for MASIR 2008 meeting

Contractor shall pay to the MASIR organization a sum of \$35,000 (US) to
the bank account as specified below. These funds are to be used by the
MASIR foundation in support of the meeting to be held January 30 through
February 2, 2008 in La Plagne, France. No additional services by
contractor are needed.

The MASIR meeting is dedicated to the Measurement of Antigen-Specified
Immune Responses: Technology, Biology and Clinical Application. The
overall goal of the MASIR conference is to define the antigen-specified
assays that can provide clinical correlates of vaccine efficacy, disease
morbidity or treatment efficacy.

The MASIR conference brings together scientists from around the world to
discuss and exchange ideas on the technologies necessary to evaluate
vaccines and therapeutics aimed at modifying immune responses. The MASIR
conference will be attended by over 170 individuals. The funds will be
used to support the travel of internationally-renowned scientists who
are presenting their data at this meeting.

Bank information for deposit

Bank : Fortis Bank

Address of bank : Archimedeslaan 6

3584 BA UTRECHT

The Netherlands

IBAN : NL63 FTSB 09 75 80 59 67

BIC : FTSBNL2R

Account holder : Stichting MASIR

Address of account holder : Noordzijde 29 II

NL-4225 PH NOORDELOOS

Reference :

IBAN = International Bank Account Number

BIC = Bank Identifier Code
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> To
>
> Lydia Wegman/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA
>
> cc
>
> Subject
>
> Interagency Attendees: Pb NAAQS RIA Conf Call Briefing, 4/10/2007
> 10-11:30am

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Hello Lydia,

Interagency Attendees at the Pb NAAQS RIA Conf Call Briefing this
morning, 4/10/2007 10-11:30am

HHS sent regrets

I don\'t recall hearing Dept of Interior

The following participants identified themselves during the call:

Felix Mestey, DoD

Michele Laur, USDA

Burleson Smith, USDA

Gabi Intihar, DoE

Ashley Bittner, DOT

Stefan Osborne, Commerce

Tom Grahame, DoE

OMB

Heidi King

Nancy Beck

Rob Johansson

Charlotte Skidmore

Best,

heidi
Q. Is membrane stripping associated with abruption placenta?

A. No, in addition, there was no increased risk of maternal or neonatal
infection, but minor maternal discomforts were common

Membrane stripping --- Stripping or sweeping of the membranes is a
widely utilized, but often undocumented, technique. This process
probably causes release of either prostaglandin F2-alpha from the
decidua and adjacent membranes or prostaglandin E2 from the cervix.

The efficacy of membrane stripping was demonstrated in a meta-analysis
of 19 trials in which 17 compared sweeping of membranes to no treatment,
three compared sweeping to prostaglandins, and one compared sweeping to
oxytocin\[33\]. Compared to no intervention, membrane stripping was
associated with reduced duration of pregnancy by three days (95 percent
CI 2 to 4 days), reduced frequency of pregnancy continuing beyond 41
weeks (RR 0.62, 95 percent CI 0.49 to 0.79) and 42 weeks of gestation
(RR 0.28, 95 percent CI 0.15 to 0.50), and reduced frequency of formal
induction (RR 0.57, 95 percent CI 0.48 to 0.68). Overall, seven women
would need to undergo membrane sweeping to avoid one formal induction of
labor. There was no increased risk of maternal or neonatal infection,
but minor maternal discomforts were common. Heterogeneity among studies
limits interpretation of these findings.

**Induction of labor: Indications, techniques, and complications**

Deborah Wing, MD UpToDate Online 12.1

<http://www.uptodateonline.com/application/topic.asp?file=labordel/8409&type=A&selectedTitle=1~1>
**Report No.** **2574** **September 4, 2002**

###  PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING

> Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission\'s
> rulemaking proceeding listed in
>
> this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.429(e).
> The full text of this
>
> document is available for viewing and copying in Room CY-A257, 445
> 12th Street, S.W.,
>
> Washington, D.C. or may be purchased from the Commission\'s copy
> contractor, Qualex
>
> International (202) 863-2893. Oppositions to this petition must be
> filed within 15 days of the date
>
> of public notice of the petition in the Federal Register. See Section
> 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission\'s
>
> rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be filed
> within 10 days after the time for
>
> filing oppositions has expired.

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> **Subject:** In the Matter of Review of Part 15 and other Parts of the
> Commission\'s Rules
>
> (ET Docket No. 01-278, RM-9375, RM-10051)
>
> **Filed By:** - Mitchell Lazarus for RADAR Members on 07/26/2002

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**FCC**
**EXHIBIT C TO SC LBR 3015-5**

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| IN RE:                            | CASE NO:                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| DEBTOR(S)                         | CHAPTER:                          |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | # CERT                            |
|                                   | IFICATION OF DEBTOR INFORMATION A |
|                                   | ND REQUEST FOR HARDSHIP DISCHARGE |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

The above-captioned debtor certifies under penalty of perjury that the
following are true and correct:

1)     All of the requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 1328(b) have been met and
the debtor is entitled to a hardship discharge.

2)     Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1328(a), all amounts payable for domestic
support obligations due on or before the date set forth below (including
any amounts due before the filing of the bankruptcy petition to the
extent provided for by the plan) [have/ have not ( select
one)]{.underline} been paid to:

Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
      
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(repeat for multiple payees)

The debtor\'s employer and address:

Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
      
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Claims that were not discharged pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2) or
(4):

Debts that were reaffirmed under 11 U.S.C. §
524(c):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3)     The provisions of 11 U.S.C. § 522(q)(1) are not applicable to
this case under 11 U.S.C. § 1328(h) and there are no proceedings pending
against the debtor of the kind described in 11 U.S.C. § 522(q)(1)(A) or
522(q)(1)(B).

4)     The debtor has completed an instructional course concerning
personal financial management as described in 11 U.S.C. § 111 and has
either previously filed Official Form 23 so certifying with the Court,
or such certification and accompanying documents are being
contemporaneously filed herewith.

 

The undersigned requests that a discharge be granted in accordance with
11 U.S.C. 1328(b).

DATE: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
Debtor

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
Debtor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

December 5, 2002 Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506

**SEMIANNUAL REPORT OF FCC INSPECTOR GENERAL RELEASED**

Washington, DC. \-- The Chairman of the FCC has transmitted to the
appropriate Congressional Committees the Inspector General\'s most
recent Semiannual Report to Congress, covering the period April 1,
2002 - September 30, 2002.

The report is available from the Commission\'s duplicating contractor:
Qualex International at 445 12^th^ Street, SW, Room CY-B402, Washington,
DC 20554; telephone (202) 863-2893; fax (202) 863-2898; TTY (202)
863-2897; email <Qualexint@aol.com>

The report is also available on the Internet. The Internet address is
www.fcc.gov/oig.

-FCC-

Office of Inspector General contact: Thomas M. Holleran (202) 418-0470
**Hexabromocyclododecane in White-Sided Dolphins (*Lagenorhynchus
acutus*) Stranded on the Northeastern United States Coast**

Aaron M. Peck\*, Karen J.S. Tuerk, and John R. Kucklick

Analytical Chemistry Division

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory

Hollings Marine Laboratory

331 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Phone: 843.762.8949 Fax: 843.762.8742

Email: aaron.peck@nist.gov or aaron.peck@noaa.gov

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a brominated flame retardant used
primarily in expanded polystyrene foams and other styrene resins. The
technical HBCD mixture consists of three diastereomers: α-HBCD (\~6%),
β-HBCD (\~8%), and γ-HBCD (\~80%). Each diastereomer has a pair of
stereoisomers. The objective of this work was to measure the
concentrations of the three HBCD isomers in banked Atlantic White-Sided
Dolphins (*Lagenorhynchus acutus*) and determine the enantiomeric
distribution in these animals. Blubber (*n* = 47) and liver (*n* = 6)
samples were obtained from the National Biomonitoring Specimen Bank
(NBSB) maintained by NIST. All samples were collected from animals
stranded in good condition on the Massachusetts coast between 1993 and
2000. Separate aliquots from the blubber samples were previously
analyzed for PBDEs and other persistent organic pollutants. Each tissue
sample was extracted with dichloromethane using pressurized fluid
extraction. Following extraction, lipids and other matrix interferences
were removed by size exclusion chromatography and solid phase extraction
using 5% deactivated alumina. Prior to GPC, a sub-sample of each liver
extract was used for gravimetric lipid content determination. Samples
were analyzed using liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass
spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Separation of the diastereomers was performed
with a C18 column. A cyclodextrin column was used to separate the
enantiomers. The \[M-1\]^-^  Br^-^ (640.6  78.9 and 640.6  80.9)
transition was monitored for detection and quantification.  α-HBCD was
found in all blubber and liver samples. β-HBCD and γ-HBCD were not
detected in any samples. The α-HBCD concentration in blubber ranged from
14.4 ng/g to 283 ng/g with a median concentration of 80.8 ng/g. The
α-HBCD concentration in liver ranged from 2.92 ng/g lipid to 68.3 ng/g
lipid with a median concentration of 18.1 ng/g lipid. The enantiomeric
fractions (EF) in blubber ranged from 0.42 to 0.74 with a median of
0.61. The EF in liver ranged from 0.42 to 0.62 with a median of 0.55.
Task Description:

Firm shall send a paper check in the amount of \$6,000 in support of a
conference entitled "First Annual Symposium of the Atlantic Coast
Chromatin Club". Funds should be received by 8/30/2006.

Check shall be mailed as follows:

Payable to: University of North Carolina

Memo line: Chromatin Conference

Please mail check to:

C/O: Betty Satterfield, Post Award Administrator

University of North Carolina, Dept. of Biochemistry & Biophysics

101 Manning Dr., 405 MEJ Bldg., CB 7260

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

\[Preparer: Fran Wagstaff, NIH/NIEHS, 919-541-4182\]
> **Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)**
>
> **Competition Pre-Solicitation Conference**
>
> **Agenda**
>
> **May 23, 2006**
>
> NNSA is looking forward to the opportunity to share with all
> prospective offerors the draft structure of the LLNL request for
> proposal. Moreover, the SEB is sincerely interested in any
> comments/questions/concerns pertaining to the document to assure that
> there are no barriers to competition. If you have any questions, we
> would appreciate it if they were submitted in writing before the
> conference so we can be fully prepared to thoroughly and thoughtfully
> address the question. At this time, there is still opportunity for
> one-on-one sessions so please contact Lori Nebeker at (505) 845-4755
> to schedule an appointment. Our team extends our appreciation to the
> effort prospective offerors take to support and attend this critical
> milestone of our requirement. Again, thank you for your interest of
> this acquisition. Our agenda is as follows:

-   Registration 7:30 a.m.

-   Opening Remarks (Walt Lips) 8:30 a.m.

-   DP Mission/Programs (Dave Crandall) 9:00 a.m.

-   Transformation (David Crandall) 10:00 a.m.

-   Break 10:30 a.m.

-   Non-DP Programs/

> Work for Others (Sam Brinker) 10:45 a.m.

-   LSO Role & Site Infrastructure (Rich Mortensen) 11:30 a.m.

-   Lunch 12:00 p.m.

-   Human Resources (Frank Sanchez) 1:15 p.m.

-   NNSA Model Clauses (Rich Sena) 1:45 p.m.

-   Break 2:15 p.m.

-   Small Business Subcontracting (Lillian Retallack) 2:30 p.m.

-   RFP Evaluation Criteria (Walt Lips) 3:00 p.m.

-   Offer Contents (Dan Saiz) 3:30 p.m.

-   Transition (Rich Mortensen) 4:00 p.m.

-   Break 4:30 p.m.

-   Response to Questions/Recap (Walt Lips) 4:45 p.m.
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  Department of Health and Human Services

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**Background**

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) is requesting a check for \$23,350 to
support the Second National Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit. This
meeting will convene in Baltimore, Maryland on October 20 -- 21, 2006.
These funds will be used to support conference fees, travel, lodging,
and conference material for all registrants.

**Description of Work**

The Contractor will perform the following tasks:

1.  Issue a check for \$23,350

2.  Make check Payable to: National AIDS Housing Coalition
**DA 04-1037**

**Released: April 15, 2004**

**NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED**

**WC Docket No. 04-38**

The application listed in this notice has been granted pursuant to the
Commission's streamlined procedures for domestic section 214 transfer of
control applications.[^1] The Wireline Competition Bureau has determined
that grant of this application serves the public interest.[^2] For
purposes of computation of time for filing a petition for
reconsideration or application for review, or for judicial review of the
Commission's decision, the date of "public notice" shall be the release
date of this notice.[^3]

1.  Domestic Section 214 Application Filed for Transfer of Control of
    PBT Communications, Inc. and PBT Telecom, Inc. to Rock Hill
    Telephone Company, WC Docket No. 04-38, Public Notice, DA 04-706
    (rel. March 15, 2004).

> **Effective Date of Grant:** 4/15/04

For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson, at (202) 418-1394
or Julie Veach, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
at (202) 418-1558.

[^1]: 47 C.F.R. § 63.03.

[^2]: *Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic
    Section 214 Authorizations,* CC Docket No. 01-150, Report and Order,
    17 FCC Rcd 5517, 5529, para. 22 (2002).

[^3]: *Id.; see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (Computation of time).
General Biology

[QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF THE SPATIAL SPREAD OF *BEAN POD MOTTLE* *VIRUS*
IN SOYBEAN]{.underline}

[A. M. Bullard]{.underline}¹, E. Byamukama², F. W. Nutter, Jr.\*²,

¹Department of Biology, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
64801

²Department of Plant Pathology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

faculty sponsor J. R. Jackson; <Jackson-J@mssu.edu>

The purpose of this study was to obtain quantitative data on the spatial
spread of *Bean pod mottle virus* (BPMV) in soybean crops. Such
information may aid in the development of more cost-effective,
integrated methods to manage BPMV and its insect vector, the bean leaf
beetle. This experiment was conducted by using a total of 15 field plots
(five different treatments replicated three times). The five treatments
were: 1) establishing a BPMV inoculated point source, 2) two foliar
sprays of lambda-cyhalothrin (Warrior) insecticide, 3) a non-treated
control, 4) a BPMV inoculated point source, plus two foliar sprays of
lambda-cyhalothrin, and 5) a BPMV inoculated point source, plus an
insecticide seed treatment. Treatments were arranged in a randomized
complete block design to reduce bias. The dimensions of each plot were
6.1 meters x 10.7 meters, and plots were spaced at least 12.2 meters
apart. Each sampled plot consisted of six rows, which were further
subdivided into 150, 30-centimeter quadrats. Soybean leaf samples were
collected from each quadrat beginning 8-10 days after planting. Sap
samples from soybean leaves (quadrats) were obtained using a leaf roller
press and the extracted sap was then tested for the presence of BPMV
using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). BPMV was first
detected in soybeans during the first sampling period (12 June). As of
the fifth sampling, BPMV incidence ranged from 1.3% to 12%. Ordinary
runs analysis indicated that the spatial pattern of BPMV incidence
within the treatments was clustered.
[Measurement Method]{.underline}: Single-end deflection of 56 inch long
roller-ski bar, with center fulcrum and one lightly-constrained end.

[Data]{.underline}:

+-------------+-------------------+--------------+--------------------+
| Free-end    | Free-end          | Midpoint     | Rel. Mid-point     |
|             |                   |              |                    |
| Force       | Displacement      | Force        | Displacement       |
|             |                   |              |                    |
| (pounds)    | (inches)          | (pounds)     | (inches)           |
+-------------+-------------------+--------------+--------------------+
| 0           | 0                 | 0            | 0                  |
+-------------+-------------------+--------------+--------------------+
| 20          | .125              | 40           | .0625              |
+-------------+-------------------+--------------+--------------------+
| 40          | .250              | 80           | .125               |
+-------------+-------------------+--------------+--------------------+
| 60          | .375              | 120          | .1875              |
+-------------+-------------------+--------------+--------------------+

[Mid-point stiffness:]{.underline} 640 pounds/inch (56 inch fulcrums).

[Scaling:]{.underline} X= (L/L~0~)\^2 \*F/K~0~, where

X= Free-end deflection relative to a free-end fulcrum

L= Distance between free-end fulcrums.

F= Force applied to the mid-point of the beam.

K~0~= Beam stiffness with free-end fulcrums at L= L~0~.

Note: A beam with periodic fulcrums is 2x stiffer than one having
free-ends with the same fulcrum spacing.

D20 Summary:

  --------------------------------------------- -------------------------
  Magnet weight:                                14000 pounds.

  \# of supports:                               28 wheels.

  Weight/wheel (average):                       500 pounds/wheel.

  Contact pressure (.01" x .25")                200 Kpsi (avg).

  Distance between wheels:                      4 inches.

  Stiffness (scaled to 4", periodic):           250 pounds/mil.

  Wheel displacement (500 pounds):              0.002 inches.

  Tolerance required (1500 pounds):             0.004 inches.

  Wall tolerance (as-found):                    0.020

  Conforming stiffness (1500 pounds):           50 pounds/mil.
  --------------------------------------------- -------------------------
## **Questions:**

1.  What factors should the agency consider in determining the safety
    and effectiveness for the use of placental/umbilical cord blood
    (UCB) transplantation for hematopoietic reconstitution:

    a.  The ages of the patients to be transplanted --infants vs
        children vs. adult patients

> b\. Specific disease indication(s) (including specific types of
> cancers) and severity of disease(s) for which there are data on the
> use of UCB
>
> c\. Time to engraftment
>
> d\. Maximum number of HLA mismatches that should be permitted
>
> e\. Incidence of graft versus host disease

2.  Please discuss whether the data presented by Drs. Rubenstein,
    Wagner, and Chao, along with the analyses performed by CBER on the
    primary dataset provided by the NY Blood Center provide substantial
    evidence of safety and effectiveness to support the use of
    placental/umbilical cord blood (UCB) transplantation for
    hematopoietic reconstitution in the following groups of patients:

    a.  Pediatric patients younger than 13 years

    b.  Pediatric patients 13 years or older

    c.  Adult patients

    d.  A subset or subsets of pediatric patients not defined above

3\. For future clinical trials, what additional clinical outcome data
would be important to collect prospectively?

4\. Please discuss the importance of ensuring adequate numbers of CD34+
cells in the selection of a UCB product for transplantation, i.e., is it
essential to measure this parameter in order to predict engraftment? If
so, is there a minimum number of CD34+ cells below which a product
should not be considered adequate for transplantation? Are there other
parameters or measures of quality that should also be considered?