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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

> 5109.17 2004 Update --
>
> Leadership Course Requirements

**Question**

I have responders who took L-380 but are now not qualified for positions
that required L-280 or L-180. What happened?

**Answer**

The IQCS tables were updated to reflect the 2004 5109.17 amendment, in
June -- this has resulted in making employees unqualified, when L-180
and L-280, were added to the tables as requirements.

If the employee completed L-380 prior to Aug 10, 2004, IQCS awarded the
competencies of L-280 and L-180 with the following justification.

*"Responder has completed L-380 prior to Aug 10, 2004, so L-180 and
L-280 (if not already completed) have been awarded."*

The Forest Service has elected to not do a blanket over-ride on L-180
and L-280, when an individual has completed L-380 after Aug 10, 2004.
The granting of competency for courses should be done only on a
case-by-case basis with the Certifying Official and Training Officer\'s
review and concurrence that the employee should have the competency.

Granting of a competency means that the individual has the knowledge and
skills taught in the course. IQCS Glossary definition of Course
Competency -- "*A person can have only the 'course competency' added to
their record if they have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required
of the job without completing the course. A written justification is
required for this action."*

An individual, who is a qualified Crew Boss without ever having taken
any of the \"L\" courses, may now need L-180 or L-280 for other
positions. The Forest Service wants the Certifying Official, Account
Manager, and Training Officer to review the individual's performance and
experience and if approved the account manager can award the course
competency.

The S-201 and S-301 are NOT equivalent to the L-280 and L-380 courses.

If the employee completed L-380 prior to Aug 10, 2004 but does not have
it in their record you can grant them the competency using the following
justification. To grant the competency for L-380, go into \"competency
management\" in IQCS - with the following justification statement placed
into IQCS:

*"\_\_\_\_\_([name]{.underline}) completed L-380 in
\_\_\_\_\_([month/year]{.underline}), prior to the Aug10, 2004.
Completion of L-380 provides competency for L-180 and L-280. Training
certificate on file".*

Then go in and grant him competency for L-280 and L-180:

*"Responder has completed L-380 prior to Aug 10, 2004, so L-180 and
L-280 (if not already completed) have been awarded"*

When you elect to write the justification statements in the IQCS files,
validating the course competencies, it is recommended that you print off
the justification for that competency and have the FMO sign the copy and
place this in the employee's file.

Sharon AllenBrick
Superhelically Induced Duplex Destabilization (SIDD) in DNA, and its
Roles in Regulation

Craig J. Benham

Professor, Depts of Mathematics and of Biomedical Engineering

UC Davis

cjbenham@ucdavis.edu

Separation of the two strands of the DNA duplex is a necessary step in
the initiation of both replication and transcription. So the occurrences
and locations of duplex strand openings must be stringently controlled
*in vivo*. Although these initiation events commonly are regulated by
enzymatic processes, anything that alters the stability of the duplex
can affect the ease of opening, and hence serve a regulatory function.
In particular, sufficient negative superhelicity can destabilize the DNA
duplex at specific positions where its thermodynamic stability is low.
Substantial amounts of unconstrained superhelicity, sufficient to drive
strand opening, have been documented to occur *in vivo* in both
prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

We have developed computational methods to predict the destabilization
properties of superhelical DNA molecules having any specified base
sequence, including complete chromosomes. This phenomenon is
context-dependent, hence complex to analyze, because superhelical
stresses couple together the transition behaviors of all sites that
experience them. The energy and conformational parameters used in this
analysis are all taken from experimental measurements, so there are no
free parameters. Yet when it is used to analyze specific DNA sequences,
the results of this method are in quantitatively precise agreement with
experimental measurements of the locations and extents of local strand
separations. This justifies its use to predict the duplex
destabilization properties of other DNA base sequences, on which
experiments have not been performed.

We have analyzed the stress-induced duplex destabilization (SIDD)
properties of many complete prokaryotic genomes, and a wide variety of
eukaryotic and viral sequences. Our results have illuminated the role of
SIDD in a variety of regulatory processes, including those governing
transcription from specific promoters, initiation of replication in
viruses and yeast, and scaffold/matrix attachment in eukaryotes.
Specific examples will be described as time allows.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

February 16, 2005 Matthew Brill (202) 418-2400

**COMMISSIONER ABERNATHY BIDS FAREWELL TO JENNIFER A. MANNER**

Washington, DC ― Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy announced today that
Senior Counsel Jennifer A. Manner will soon depart the Commission to
pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Abernathy stated:

"I am saddened that Jennifer is departing my staff, but I am excited for
her to move onward and upward in her career. Jennifer has been a
tremendous asset to me. Her knowledge of international, wireless, and
technology issues is unsurpassed at the Commission. She has made
invaluable contributions in numerous Commission proceedings, for which
I, the industry, and the public owe her our gratitude. Jennifer's keen
intellect and sound judgment will be sorely missed in our office and
throughout the Commission. I offer her my best wishes and am confident
that she will be a great success in her future endeavors."

Abernathy also announced that John Branscome, Legal Advisor to the Chief
of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, has graciously agreed to
serve on detail as her acting legal advisor for wireless, international,
and technology issues.

\- FCC -
**NAS 9-97135**

**Modification No. 77**

**Page 2 of 2**

To implement the above, the following actions are taken:

1\. Paragraph 22, [CONTRACT FUNDING]{.underline} (JUN 1990) is deleted
in its entirety and

replaced with the following:

"22. CONTRACT FUNDING (JUN 1990)

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

clause, the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract is
**\$7,385,959.99**.

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

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

2\. Funding Recapitulation (shown for administrative purposes)

Prior Funding

Total Funding

[Mod 76]{.underline} [This Mod]{.underline} [Mod 77]{.underline}

\$7,274,959.99 \$111,000.00 \$7,385,959.99
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notification

Corrigendum

The following communication, dated 14 March 2006, is being circulated at
the request of the Delegation of the [United States]{.underline}.

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

Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Reclassification of Herpes Simplex
Virus (Types 1 and/or 2) Serological Assays; Correction

The Food and Drug Administration is correcting a proposed rule that
appeared in the Federal Register of 9 January 2006 (71 FR 1399). That
document proposed the reclassification of herpes simplex virus (types 1
and/or 2) serological assays from class III (premarket approval) to
class II (special controls). That document inadvertently included a list
of references related to a draft guidance that also was announced in the
Federal Register of 9 January 2006 (71 FR 1432). The draft guidance
contains the correct list of references. This document corrects the
error.

In FR Doc. 06-173, appearing on page 1399, in the Federal Register of
Monday, 9 January 2006, the following correction is made:

1\. On pages 1402-1403, section XII. References are removed.

The draft guidance that contains the correct list of references is
online at:

<http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-174.htm>

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
NY B87923

August 18, 1997

CLA-2-39:RR:NC:2:221 B87923

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3916.20.0090

Ms. Jennifer Carter

Spradling International, Inc.

200 Cahaba Valley Parkway North

Post Office Box 1668

Pelham, Alabama 35124

RE: The tariff classification of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) welting from
Colombia.

Dear Ms. Carter:

In your letter dated July 16, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

A sample segment (approximately 5 1/4 inches in length) of the polyvinyl
chloride welting was provided with your letter. The welting is formed by
extrusion, and has a constant cross-section throughout its length. The
top of the cross-section is circular with a straight extension below.

The applicable subheading for the welting will be 3916.20.0090,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm,
rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not
otherwise worked, of plastics\...of polymers of vinyl chloride, other.
The duty rate will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.

Articles which are classifiable under subheading 3916.20.0090, HTS,
which are products of Colombia are entitled to duty free treatment under
the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.

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

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Joan Mazzola at 212-466-5580.

Sincerely,

Gwenn Klein Kirschner

Chief, Special Products Branch

National Commodity

Specialist Division
# Texas A & M University -- Contact List 2007

The following is a list of contact information for personnel in your
program. Please verify that the contact information listed is correct,
and add any new contact information. Please be sure that \"track
changes\" is on before making any changes.

Steve H. Safe

Program Director

Texas A & M University

Vet Research Building, Room 410

4466 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843-4466

Phone: 979-845-5988

Fax: 979-862-4929

s-safe@tamu.edu

Kimberly D. Daniel

Program Assistant

Mailstop 4466

College Station, TX 77843

Phone: 409-845-5529

Email: kdaniel@cvm.tamu.edu

Nancy White

Program Administrator

Tel (979) 845-0203

Fax (979) 847-8981

CEEHC04@cvm.tamu.edu

Ben Morpurgo

Program Administrator

Texas A & M University

Phone: 979-458-2229

bmorpurgo@cvm.tamu.edu

Robin L. Autenrieth

Texas A & M University

Department of Civil Engineering

WERC 205-E

3136 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843-3136

Phone: 979-845-3593

Fax: 979-862-1542

rautenrieth@civil.tamu.edu

Robert C. Burghardt

Texas A & M University

Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health

B.8E VMA, Mail Stop 4458

College Station, TX 77843-4452

Phone: 979-862-4083

Fax: 979-847-8981

rburghardt@cvm.tamu.edu

Kirby C. Donnelly

Texas A & M University

The School of Rural Public Health

1266 TAMU

SRPH Building

College Station, TX 77843-1266

Phone: (979) 845-7956

Fax: 979-847-8981

kdonnelly@srph.tamhsc.edu

Richard H. Finnell

Texas A & M University

Institute of Biosciences and Technology

2121 West Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, TX 77030

Phone: (713) 677-7777

Fax: (713) 677-7790

rfinnell@tigm.org

Zhu Li

Peking University

Institute of Reproductive and Child Health

Beijing, 100083, China

Thomas J. McDonald

Texas A & M University

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

School of Rural Public Health

1103 University Drive, #200

College Station, TX 77843

Phone: 979-458-4267

Fax: 979-458-4264

tmcdonald@srph.tamushsc.edu

Laura E. Mitchell

Texas A & M University

Center for Environmental and

Genetic Medicine Institute of Biosciences and Technology

2128 TAMU

Collage Station, TX 77843-2128

Phone: (713) 677-7582

Fax: (713) 677-7784

lmitchell@ibt.tamushsc.edu

Timothy D. Phillips

Texas A & M University

Department of Veterinary Anatomy & Public Health

Vet Research Building, Room 403

4466 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843-4458

Phone: 979-845-6414

Fax: 979-862-4929

tphillips@cvm.tamu.edu
**BOB SCHAFFER**![](media/image1.wmf){width="1.2055555555555555in"
height="1.007638888888889in"}

**MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM COLORADO COMMITTEES**

**FOURTH DISTRICT**

**AGRICULTURE**

**212 CANNON H.O.B.**

**WASHINGTON, DC 20515 RESOURCES**

**(202) 225-4676 EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE**

######  E-Mail: rep.schaffer@mail.house gov

## FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brad Keena 

# July 26, 2002 202-226-8416

#### Schaffer Introduces Resolution Honoring Fallen Air Tanker Pilots

#### Legislation recognizes Rick Schwartz and Milt Stollak, killed in plane crash July 18

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Bob Schaffer (R-CO) today
introduced federal legislation officially honoring pilots Rick Schwartz
and Milt Stollak, killed July 18 when their air tanker crashed while
battling the Big Elk fires near Estes Park, Colorado. The resolution
encourages individuals to contribute to the Air Tanker 123 Memorial Fund
honoring the two men.

\"The Congress honors the late Rick Lee Schwartz and Milt Stollak,
recognizing that they were truly remarkable Americans who exemplified
the gallantry, honor, duty, virtue, and determination held in such high
esteem by the people of this nation," the Schaffer resolution states.

Clear Channel of Northern Colorado is gathering proceeds for the Air
Tanker 123 Memorial Fund, with the goal of erecting a memorial to the
sacrifice of the two fallen pilots, according to the resolution. Checks
should be made out to Clear Channel of Northern Colorado c/o the Air
Tanker 123 Memorial Fund.

\"These brave men gave their lives to protect others as well as
America's forests,\" Schaffer said. \"The least Congress can do is
articulate the sorrow of a grateful nation, equally appreciative of all
other firefighters who regularly risk their lives and place themselves
in harm's way in order to protect life and property.\"

\# \# \#

> Congressman Schaffer was first elected to Congress in November of
> 1996. He is a member of the Committees on Agriculture, Resources, and
> Education and Workforce. He is Vice Chairman of the Education
> Subcommittee on Education Reform, Co-Chairman of the Ukrainian Caucus,
> President of the Republican Junior Class, and the Speaker's appointee
> to the House Republican Policy Committee. His official Internet
> website address is
> [www.house.gov/schaffer](http://www.house.gov/schaffer).
Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 12/29/2004

**GAIN Report Number:** TH4146

TH4146

**Thailand**

**Grain and Feed**

**Monthly Rice Trade**

**2004**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Russ Nicely, Agricultural Attache

U.S. Embassy, Bangkok

**Prepared by:**

Ponnarong Prasertsri, Agricultural Specialist

**Report Highlights:**

Thailand rice exports will likely reach the all time high of around 9.9
million tons in CY 2004. During Jan. -- Oct. 2004, exports topped 8.4
million tons, around 1 million tons above average annual exports over
the past five years. The surge mainly reflected strong demand for
parboiled rice from African countries and for white rice from Middle
East countries, due to limited exportable supply in other major
suppliers. Also, China's import demand for white rice increased
significantly on top of regular demand for fragrant rice of around 0.2
-- 0.3 million tons, following the tight supply situation.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

Bangkok \[TH1\]

\[TH\]

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination during\
Jan. -- Oct. 2004**

![](media/image2.wmf){width="7.0in" height="7.367361111111111in"}Unit:
Metric tons (milled basis)

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination during\
Jan. -- Oct. 2004 (cont.)**

![](media/image3.wmf){width="6.583333333333333in"
height="6.367361111111111in"}Unit: Metric tons (milled basis)

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination during\
Jan. -- Oct. 2004 (cont.)**

Unit: Metric tons (milled basis)

![](media/image4.wmf){width="6.833333333333333in"
height="7.992361111111111in"}

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination during\
Jan. -- Oct. 2004 (cont.)**

![](media/image5.wmf){width="7.083333333333333in" height="7.0in"}Unit:
Metric tons (milled basis)

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination in CY 2003**

![](media/image6.wmf){width="6.916666666666667in"
height="7.036111111111111in"}Unit: Metric tons (milled basis)

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination in CY 2003\
(cont.)**

Unit: Metric tons (milled basis)

![](media/image7.wmf){width="6.307638888888889in" height="7.5in"}

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination in CY 2003\
(cont.)**

Unit: Metric tons (milled basis)

![](media/image8.wmf){width="6.833333333333333in" height="8.0in"}

**Table:** **Thailand's monthly rice exports by region/country of
destination in CY 2003\
(cont.)**

![](media/image9.wmf){width="6.916666666666667in" height="7.75in"}Unit:
Metric tons (milled basis)

End of Report.
**PUBLIC NOTICE**![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
height="0.6604166666666667in"}

**Federal Communications Commission**

**445 12th St., S.W.**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

#  DA 99-2838

**COMMISSION ANNOUNCES PROHIBITION ON *EX PARTE* PRESENTATIONS**

**IN CONNECTION WITH BELL ATLANTIC'S SECTION 271 APPLICATION FOR NEW
YORK**

**EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 17, 1999**

**CC Docket No. 99-295**

##  Released: December 16, 1999

Pursuant to section 1.1200(a) the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§
1.1200(a), the Commission hereby notifies all interested parties that,
effective December 17, 1999, at 7 p.m., all presentations to Commission
decision-makers regarding the application in the CC Docket No. 99-295
are prohibited until release of the Commission's order regarding the
application.[^1]

Until that time, pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the
Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may
file written *ex parte* presentations and make and file summaries of
oral *ex parte* presentations regarding this application. All filings
should refer to the Commission docket number, **CC Docket No. 99-295**.
*Ex partes* may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment
Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. *Ex partes* filed
through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to
<http://www.fcc.gov.e-file/ecfs.html>. Parties choosing to file by paper
must file an original and two copies of each pleading with the
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20554. A copy should also be sent to Janice Myles,
Common Carrier Bureau, Policy and Program Planning Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Room 5-C327, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20554. One copy of all pleadings should also be sent to
the Commission's contractor for public service records duplication, ITS,
1231 20^th^ Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. *Ex parte* filings
will be available for public inspection and copying during normal
business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20554. Copies may also be obtained from ITS at 1231
20^th^ Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 or by calling ITS at (202)
857-3800, or faxing ITS at (202) 857-3805.

Common Carrier Contact: Andrea Kearney (202) 418-1580.

[^1]: *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200(a). *See also* Ex Parte Letter Filed in
    Connection with Bell Atlantic's Section 271 Application for New
    York, *Public Notice*, DA 99-2779, December 10, 1999; Updated Filing
    Requirements for Bell Operation Company Applications Under Section
    271 of the Communications Act, *Public Notice,* DA-99-1994,
    September 28, 1999.
List of animations we should have upon completion of IBM's OFVEC

1.  Cross-sectional animation of geyser working showing subterranean
    chambers filling with water and small eruptions setting off the
    chain of events that leads to a full blown eruption.

2.  Cross-sectional animation of a supervolcano eruption showing the
    events leading up to the eruption and then the effects of the
    eruption including:

    a.  Expansion of the magma chamber

    b.  Initial eruptions causing the crust above the chamber to
        collapse into the chamber resulting in further eruptions.

    c.  The subsequent flow of lava into the caldera filling it back up.

3.  Animation showing the extent of ash fallout from recent eruptions.

4.  Animation showing the advance and retreat of glaciers showing their
    significant effects on the area including the existence of the lake
    whose bottom eventually became Hayden Valley.

5.  Cross-sectional animations showing the difference in ground water
    flow for geyser, steam vents, and hot springs.

6.  Cross-sectional animation that shows the difference in ground water
    and substrate that cause the differences between hot springs and mud
    pots.

7.
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Report No. 2606 April 23, 2003 **[CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
BUREAU]{.underline}**

### REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER

**[PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED]{.underline}**

Interested persons may file statements opposing or supporting the
Petitions for Rulemaking listed herein within 30 days, or as noted. See
Sections 1.4 and 1.405 of the Commission\'s rules for further
information.

**\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--**

**RM NO. RULES SEC. PETITIONER DATE RECEIVED NATURE OF PETITION**

**\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--**

10696\* 73.202(b) Richard L. Plessinger, Sr. 03/24/03 Request Amendment
of the FM Table of

35 Island Drive Allotments to allot Channel 270A to

Suite 16 Eastpoint, Florida instead of Channel 270C3

Eastpoint, FL 32328 to Port St. Joe, Florida

\*THE ABOVE PETITION FOR RULEMAKING WILL BE TREATED AS A COUNTERPROPOSAL
IN MB DOCKET NO. 03-21. REPLY COMMENTS TO THIS COUNTERPROPOSAL SHOULD BE
SUBMITTED IN THIS DOCKET NO LATER THAN 15 DAYS (RATHER THAN 30 DAYS)
AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PUBLIC NOTICE.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

FCC
**DA 06-1217**

**Released: June 7, 2006**

**CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU ACTION**

**REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES**

**WITHDRAWN**

**CGB-CC-0090**

Pursuant to Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules, on December 27,
2005, Springfield Community Church filed a petition for exemption from
the closed captioning requirements based on the undue burden standard
for its program "The Living Word of Faith Telecast." In a letter dated
April 26, 2006, Springfield Community Church requested that its petition
be withdrawn. Based on Springfield Community Church's request to
withdraw, its petition is dismissed.

To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities
(braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail
to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at
202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). This *Public Notice* can also
be downloaded in Word and Portable Document Format at
[http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro](http://www.fcc.gov/cgb.dro).

Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Contact: Amelia Brown (202)
418-2799 (voice), (202) 418-7804 (TTY); e-mail <amelia.brown@fcc.gov> or
Traci Randolph (202) 418-0569 (voice), (202) 418-0537 (TTY); e-mail
<traci.randolph@fcc.gov>.

**-FCC-**
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Gary Kunkel,

January 23, 2007 559‑685-3323

**Preliminary Freeze Losses Estimated at \$418 Million in Tulare
County**

Several consecutive days of freezing temperatures have devastated the
Tulare County citrus crop, Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Gary
Kunkel said. Preliminary estimates indicate that losses to the County\'s
orange, tangerine and crops will likely exceed \$418 million.

\"Based on the temperatures, consultation with industry leaders, and our
initial fruit surveys, we feel that our growers will be lucky to salvage
more than 30% percent of Tulare County\'s remaining navel orange crop,\"
Kunkel said. \"It was just too cold for too long.\" Valencias were even
harder hit as the developing fruit has little or no sugar to help
protect it.

Extended intervals of sub‑25 degree temperatures did extensive damage
throughout the citrus-growing area. Traditional crop protection methods
such as wind machines and running water in orchards are not as effective
when temperatures fall below 25 degrees for unusually long periods of
time or when there is no warmer air aloft.

The value of all citrus fruit grown in Tulare County in 2005 was almost
\$667 million. Tulare County is the leading grower of fresh market
oranges in the nation. The County produces about 50 percent of all the
oranges grown in California. A severe freeze that occurred in 1990
destroyed more than 90 percent of the total citrus crop \-- virtually
all of the fruit that remained unharvested at the time. The recent
freeze closely parallels that which was experienced in December of 1998.

Tulare County=s agricultural inspectors are currently assessing crop
losses in the field. Updated loss values are likely to change as freeze
damage becomes more evident over time. In the meantime, agricultural
inspectors have mobilized to insure all damaged fruit is kept off the
market. \"Only wholesome fruit will be shipped to consumers,\" Kunkel
said.

## The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is already coordinating relief efforts for agricultural 

workers who will be displaced if very little fruit is available for
packing in the coming months.
# ICD-10 CODES FOR CASEFINDING BY DISEASE INDEX SCREENING

**Casefinding in medical records/health information should be done using
both inpatient**

> **and outpatient disease/diagnostic indexes. Review all records with
> the following International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision
> (ICD-10) codes.**

**An asterisk (\*) indicates conditions that are newly reportable as of
January 1, 2001.**

**B21.0 -- B21.9** HIV disease resulting in malignant neoplasms

**C00.0 -- C75.9** Malignant neoplasms of specified sites

**C76.0 -- C80** Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, secondary and
unspecified sites

**C81.0 -- C96.9** Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and
related tissue

**\*C92.1** Chronic neutrophilic leukemia

**C97** Malignant neoplasms of independent (primary) multiple sites

**D00.0 -- D09.9** In situ neoplasms

**D37.0 -- D48.9** Neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behavior

**\*D45** Polycythemia vera

**\*D46.0** Refractory anemia without sideroblasts, so stated

**\*D46.1** Refractory anemia with sideroblasts

**\*D46.2** Refractory anemia with excess blasts

**\*D46.3** Refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation

**\*D46.4** Refractory anemia, unspecified

**\*D46.7** Myelodysplastic syndrome with 5q- syndrome

Therapy related myelodysplastic syndrome

> **\*D46.9** Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
>
> Myelodysplasia, NOS\
> Preleukemia(syndrome), NOS

**\*D47.1** Chronic myeloproliferative disease

Myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia

Refractory cytopenia with mutilineage dysplasia

**\*D47.3** Essential (Idiopathic) thrombocytopenia

**\*D72.1** Hypereosinophilic syndrome

**ICD-10 CODES FOR CASEFINDING BY DISEASE INDEX SCREENING**

(continued from previous page)

**Z03.1** Observation for suspected malignant neoplasm

**Z08.0-Z08.9** Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant
neoplasm

**Z12.0-Z12.9** Special screening for neoplasms

**Z29.2** Other prophylactic chemotherapy (screen for miscoded
chemotherapy for malignancy)

**Z29.8** Other specified prophylactic measures

**Z51.0** Radiotherapy session

**Z51.1** Chemotherapy session for neoplasm

**Z51.2** Other chemotherapy \[maintenance\]

**Z54.1** Convalescence for radiotherapy

**Z54.2** Convalescence for chemotherapy

**Z85.0-Z85.9** Personal history of malignant neoplasm
***Capt. Thomas Grover and Lieut. Elisha Pondell to Capt. Harvey
requesting assistance, Dec 2, 1786***

[Copy of a letter from Capt. Thomas Grover, and Lieut. Elisha Pondell-to
Capt. Harvey, a member of the General Court, from Montague.]{.underline}

Shrewsbury, Dec. 2, 1786.\
To Capt. Harvey,\
SIR,

THE seeds of war are now sown; two of our men are now bleeding, who were
wounded by the lighthorse that came from Boston and Roxbury. I request
you to let this letter be read, and for you and every man to supply men
and provisions, and relieve us with a reinforcement. We are determined
here to carry our point. Our case is yours; don\'t give yourselves rest
and let us die here, for we are all brethren. Four of our men are taken
prisoners and carried to Boston. We must be relieved or you know the
event. Take my meaning for I am in haste.\
Sir, I remain your humble servant,\
*Thomas Grover,\
Elisha Pondell,*\
Per order.\
*Daniel Shays*, Captain.

**Thomas Grover (1738-1804), Elisha Pondell, Dec. 2, 1786; [HAMPSHIRE
GAZETTE]{.underline}, Feb 21, 1787,**

**Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Memorial Libraries**

**P.O. Box 53**

**Deerfield, MA 01342**

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\-\-\-\--Original Message\-\-\-\--

From: Neil R. Meyer
\[[[mailto:nrmeyer@pobox.com]{.underline}](mailto:nrmeyer@pobox.com)\]

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:26 PM

To: comments

Cc: staff@schalkenbach.org

Subject: More Just Taxation

To Whom It May Concern:

I\'d like to recommend that the President\'s newly formed Tax Reform
Panel contact Mark Sullivan at the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation to
arrange for a presentation on alternative tax strategy. Basically,
income and sales taxes (both which penalize work and consumption) can be
reasonably eliminated with a gradual increase and reliance on a tax as
outlined by Henry George in 1879.

Here is Mr. Sullivan\'s contact information:

Mark A. Sullivan

Secretary & Acting Executive Director

Robert Schalkenbach Foundation

149 Madison Avenue, Suite 601

New York, NY 10016-6713

Tel: 212-683-6424 Fax: 212-683-6454

[[www.schalkenbach.org]{.underline}](../www.schalkenbach.org)

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Neil R. Meyer

25 Foreman Creek Rd.

Berry Creek, CA 95916

530-589-9896
For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Connelly

Date: October 17, 2003 Phone - 202.225.4261

Davis Statement on Iraq Supplemental and Efforts to Convert Iraqi Aid
Into Loans

(Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis made the following
statement regarding the Iraq Supplemental and efforts to convert half of
the Iraqi aid funding into a loan. An amendment to convert roughly half
of the \$18.6 billion for Iraqi aid into a loan failed the House,
200-226. Davis, who supports the concept of transferring a portion of
this funding into a loan, was forced to vote no on the measure because
the measure did not prohibit this funding from being handled through the
World Bank. Due to America's lack of influence in the World Bank, a
possibility exists that this loan would not be returned to the American
taxpayer since it would be under World Bank jurisdiction. Another
amendment without World Bank connections had Davis support, but was
struck out of order and was not brought up for a floor vote.

"Iraqi aid is absolutely necessary if we are to effectively liberate
Iraq and introduce democracy and freedom to that country," said
Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis. "However, I truly believe that the fiscally
responsible policy in this instance is to convert a portion of this aid
into a loan, to be paid back to the American taxpayer. An amendment by
Representative Obey was offered that would convert half of the \$18.6
billion in Iraqi aid into a loan, but this amendment was seriously
flawed. Unfortunately, this amendment would not prohibit this loan from
being placed under the jurisdiction of the World Bank, a global
institution that the United States has very limited influence over. We
could conceivably lose control of this money, which belongs back in the
hands of the taxpayer. With this as a real possibility, I voted no on
this amendment," added Davis.

"With that said, I supported an amendment offered by Representative
Pence that would make the first fifty percent of Iraq reconstruction
funding available immediately as a grant giving priority consideration
to the emergency purposes of security, electric sector infrastructure,
oil infrastructure, public works, water resources, transportation,
telecommunication infrastructures and other emergency needs. It would
then release the remainder of the funds once the administration informs
Congress that a democratically elected government in Iraq has been
established. The balance of funding would be made available in the form
of loans from the U.S. government, under terms determined by the
president. Unfortunately, this measure was ruled out of order by House
rules, and it was not brought up for a vote. I would have eagerly voted
yes on this measure," said Davis.

\###
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> August 10, 2005

**VA Awards \$940,000 to Massachusetts Veterans Home**

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today awarded
\$940,000 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for repairs to the
Soldier\'s Home in Chelsea.

\"This grant honors our commitment to care for the men and women who
have served in uniform,\" said the Honorable R. James Nicholson,
Secretary of Veterans Affairs. \"Our federal-state partnership helps to
provide a comfortable home for some Massachusetts veterans.\"

The \$940,000 grant will pay up to 65 percent of the cost of repairing
the roof of the North Building at the Chelsea facility. Overall cost of
the project is \$1.4 million.

Earlier this year, VA awarded the Commonwealth \$8.3 million for
improvements to the Soldier\'s Home in Holyoke.

Last year, VA spent more than \$1.3 billion in Massachusetts to serve
about 495,000 veterans who live in the Commonwealth. VA operates major
medical centers in Bedford, Boston, Brockton, Northampton and West
Roxbury, with outpatient clinics and Vet Centers at locations throughout
Massachusetts.

Information about the Soldier\'s Home is available on the Internet at
[http://www.mass.gov.](http://www.mass.gov./)

#   #   #

> People wishing to receive e-mail from VA with the latest news releases
> and updated fact sheets can subscribe at the following Internet
> address:

# <http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.cfm>
**Examinations and Observation and Examination**

**§17.41 Persons eligible for hospital observation and physical
examination.**

Hospitalization for observation and physical (including mental)
examination may be effected when requested by an authorized official, or
when found necessary in examination of the following persons:

\(a\) Claimants or beneficiaries of VA for purposes of disability
compensation, pension, participation in a rehabilitation program under
38 U.S.C. chapter 31, and Government insurance. (38 U.S.C. 1711(a))

\(b\) Claimants or beneficiaries referred to a diagnostic center for
study to determine the clinical identity of an obscure disorder.

\(c\) Employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs when necessary to
determine their mental or physical fitness to perform official duties.

\(d\) Claimants or beneficiaries of other Federal agencies:

> \(1\) Department of Justice---plaintiffs in Government insurance
> suits.
>
> \(2\) United States Civil Service Commission---annuitants or
> applicants for retirement annuity, and such examinations of
> prospective appointees as may be requested.
>
> \(3\) Office of Workers' Compensation Programs---to determine
> identity, severity, or persistence of disability.
>
> \(4\) Railroad Retirement Board---applicants for annuity under Public
> No. 162, 75th Congress.
>
> \(5\) Other Federal agencies.

\(e\) Pensioners of nations allied with the United States in World War I
and World War II, upon authorization from accredited officials of the
respective governments.

\[13 FR 7156, Nov. 27, 1948, as amended at 16 FR 12091, Nov. 30, 1951;
19 FR 6716, Oct. 19, 1954; 32 FR 13813, Oct. 4, 1967; 39 FR 32606, Sept.
10, 1974; 49 FR 5616, Feb. 14, 1984. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR
21965, 21966, May 13, 1996\]
**HOW TO SUBMIT A 504 LOAN APPLICATION**

**HOW DO I SUBMIT A 504 LOAN APPLICATION?**

You complete the attached \"CDC Checklist for Submitting a 504 Loan
Application (ver. 08/2008)," "Eligibility Information Required for 504
Submission (ver. 08/2008)," and "Supplemental Information for 504
Processing (ver. 07/20/06) . Send the completed items along with the 504
application, and a disk of the Loan Authorization to the Sacramento Loan
Processing Center (\"the Center\") at:

> Sacramento Loan Processing Center
>
> Small Business Administration
>
> 6501 Sylvan Road, Suite 111
>
> Citrus Heights, CA 95610-5017

Or you may email the Loan Authorization to
<Sacramento504authorizations@sba.gov> in lieu of submitting a disk
(Include the trade name of the operating company in the subject line of
your email.) Please include a copy of this email in the loan package.

**WHAT DOES THE CENTER DO?**

Within one business day of receiving a loan package with the above
information, we fax a confirmation of receipt of the package to you.

If a problem arises with an application, the loan officer will notify
you by telephone, fax, or e-mail and work with you to resolve the
problem. All complete applications are processed within 3 business days
of receipt. Once an application is approved, you will be notified by
fax.

**WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I GET THE CREDIT APPROVAL NOTIFICATION?**

The Loan Authorization will be finalized. The digitally signed
authorization will be emailed to you. If you have any amendments to the
Loan Authorization after it has been finalized, fax your request to the
Center at **[916-231-3553]{.underline},** or email your request to
<sacramento504servicing@sba.gov> , or mail your request to the Center at
the above address. Once a file is ready to close, please e-mail our
office the attached excel spread sheet -- Streamlined Closing Request at
[sacramento504shipping@sba.gov](mailto:sacramento504center@sba.gov) so
that we can streamline the documents to your local SBA District Office
for closing.

**WHOM DO I CALL WITH QUESTIONS?**

For loan program or eligibility questions, call Terri Bellmore at (916)
231-3497, Richard Jones at (916) 231-3493, or Dennis Stytz at (916)
231-3476 or e-mail at <sacramento504@sba.gov>.

(VER. 08/2008)
Lock Up Child Sex Offenders

Cosponsor the "Two Strikes You're Out

Child Protection Act."

February 14, 2001

Dear Colleague:

Please join me in cosponsoring the "Two Strikes You're Out Child
Protection Act." This legislation would require life in prison for
certain child sex offenders upon their second conviction.

Sexual predators often target the most vulnerable members of our
society. In my state of Wisconsin, 77 percent of all sexual assault
victims in 1996 were juveniles. To make matters worse, sex offenders are
nine times more likely to repeat their crimes than any other class of
criminal.

Current law often allows these predators out after serving only a few
years in prison. According to the Klaas Kids Foundation, the average
child molester only spends 2.9 years in prison. My legislation would
lock up repeat offenders for [life]{.underline} -- keeping them off the
streets and away from our children.

Identical legislation passed the House last year with overwhelming
bipartisan support. We must work to enact tough "Two Strikes
legislation." Please join me as an original cosponsor. To sign on,
contact Kevin Allexon at 5-5665.

Sincerely,

Mark Green

Member of Congress
Committee on Ways and Means

Summary of Military Tax Relief Provisions Included in

H.R. 1308, the All-American Tax Relief Act of 2003

# 

-   Ensures that members of the Armed Forces and Foreign Service are not
    denied the capital gain exclusion on home sales if they cannot meet
    the 5-year residency test because they are transferred away from
    home on official extended duty.

-   Ensures that the full \$6,000 death gratuity payment received by
    survivors of military personnel is tax-free. Only half of the
    payment is tax-free under current law.

-   Ensures that payments received by members of the Armed Forces under
    the Homeowners' Assistance Program are tax-free. These payments
    compensate military personnel for a drop in home values resulting
    from military base closures or realignments.

-   Extends the combat zone filing rules to individuals serving in
    "contingency operations" so they are given more time to file tax
    returns and meet other tax deadlines.

-   Modifies the definition of a qualified veterans' organization to
    make it easier for veterans' organizations to retain their
    tax-exempt status.

-   Clarifies that dependent care assistance provided under a military
    dependent care assistance program is tax-free.

-   Ensures that families are not hit with a 10% penalty for withdrawals
    from their qualified tuition plans ("Section 529 Plans") or
    Coverdell Education Savings Accounts if their children are appointed
    to military academies. This is the same treatment given to families
    whose children receive scholarships.

-   Provides an above-the-line deduction for up to \$1,500 of
    non-reimbursable overnight travel expenses incurred by military
    reservists who serve more than 100 miles away.