BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
Department of State

To whom it May Concern:

October 14, 2003

I am writing to you as a concerned adoptive parent. My husband and I
have been connected to Thursday\'s Child, a small adoption agency in
Bloomfield, for the past four years. We chose to work with this agency
because it is small and services are offered on a much more personal
level. The director, Iris Arenson Fuller, has always been available to
us any time day or night. She makes a truly concerted effort to gather
all the families together on a regular basis. We have found this level
of involvement to be essential to us. Our son is young and he is
flourishing but should we need the expert advice of Thursday\'s Child
staff we know they are only a phone call away.

Adoption agencies that are smaller are going to have a very difficult if
not impossible task ahead of them should the regulations change. Most of
these smaller agencies are running on shoe string budgets and will not
be able to survive should they have to pay huge fees to become
accredited. Not only will this affect agencies but it will affect the
families waiting to adopt children. The cost is already prohibitive for
many people who would be great parents. My husband and I had to
re-mortgage our home to be able to adopt our son. If we had had to pay
even more due to an increased cost to our agency being passed on to us
we would not have been able to adopt our son. We believe that the state
needs to consider absorbing any extra costs that may occur due to
regulation changes.

Please consider the importance of having a choice as an adoptive parent
as to who should be helping with this process. Adopting a child is such
a unique and individual experience that we should all feel that we have
the ability to choose who we want to take that journey with us.

Larger agencies that may be able to survive a change in regulations will
only become over burdened themselves; which will only slow down an often
already slow process. Adoptive families will feel lost in a large
bureaucratic system that will be unable to meet their individual needs.
Many families may choose not to adopt because of these issues. How
devastating this would be for all the children who need loving families.

Again I implore you to take a close look at how small agencies will be
affected by new regulations. There must be a way to regulate and ensure
that agencies are doing a good job without putting many of them at risk
for closing down. I cannot even put into words the joy our son has
brought to our lives, and I stress again the important role Thursday\'s
Child played in helping us become a family.

Sincerely,

Dale and Eileen Nies

41 East Hill Rd.

Canton, CT 06019
**§1.520 Confidentiality of social data.**

Persons having access to social data will be conscious of the fact that
the family, acquaintances, and even the veteran have been willing to
reveal these data only on the promise that they will be held in complete
confidence. There will be avoided direct, ill-considered references
which may jeopardize the personal safety of these individuals and the
relationship existing among them, the patient, and the social worker, or
may destroy their mutual confidence and influence, rendering it
impossible to secure further cooperation from these individuals and
agencies. Physicians in talking with beneficiaries will not quote these
data directly but will regard them as indicating possible directions
toward which they may wish to guide the patient's self-revelations
without reproaching the patient for his or her behavior or arousing
natural curiosity or suspicion regarding any informant's statement. The
representatives of service organizations and duly authorized
representatives of veterans will be especially cautioned as to their
grave responsibility in this connection.

\[46 FR 62059, Dec. 22, 1981\]

**§1.521 Special restrictions concerning social security records.**

Information received from the Social Security Administration may be
filed in the veteran's claims folder without special provisions. Such
information will be deemed privileged and may not be released by the
Department of Veterans Affairs except that information concerning the
amount of social security benefits paid to a claimant or the amount of
social security tax contributions made by the claimant may be disclosed
to the claimant or his or her duly authorized representative. Any
request from outside the Department of Veterans Affairs for other social
security information will be referred to the Social Security
Administration for such action as they deem proper.

\[27 FR 9599, Sept. 28, 1962\]
Report No. 2595 February 14, 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.

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

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10647\* 13.15(b) Richard H. Weil 11/22/99 Request Amendment of the

2057 Fairmount Avenue Commission's Rules to Standardize

ST. Paul, MN 55105 the term of Commercial Radio

Operator Licenses to be issued for

the lifetime of the holder.

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FCC
**Minor League Baseball Joins Local Boy Scout Troops and Citizen Corps
Councils to Help Americans get *Ready***

For the fifth year, Minor League Baseball teams are "stepping up to the
plate" and partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\'s
*Ready* Campaign by working with their local Boy Scout Troops and
Citizen Corps Councils to encourage families to get prepared for
emergencies and spreading the *Ready* message at their ballparks.

"Minor League Baseball understands the extreme significance of emergency
preparedness," said Minor League Baseball President Pat
O'Conner. "Teaming up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and
other organizations in educating the public through the *Ready* Campaign
is another example of our clubs grasping the importance of being solid
citizens and good partners in the communities they call home."

Throughout the 2008 season, teams have done a variety of activities to
promote emergency preparedness from featuring the *Ready* public service
announcements on their scoreboards and monitors to hosting entire *Ready
Nights* where local Boy Scouts and/or Citizen Corps distributed
emergency preparedness brochures. Boy Scouts that assisted in this
effort worked toward earning their Emergency Preparedness merit badge
and a Good Turn for America Award, which fosters joint community service
projects.

"Be Prepared---it's a motto that has served the Boy Scouts of America
well for nearly 100 years. Through the Scouting program, we instruct
young people how to be prepared for life's challenges and choices," said
Robert Mazzuca, chief scout executive for the Boy Scouts of America. "We
are proud to partner with Homeland Security to help communities
understand the importance of preparing for emergency situations. It is
our mission---to help others at all times."

The *Ready* Campaign would like to extend a special thanks to the local
Boy Scouts, Citizen Corps Councils and the following teams for their
participation in this season's efforts to educate fans and families on
the importance of emergency preparedness:

Boise Hawks

Bowie Bay Sox

Carolina Mudcats

Charleston RiverDogs

Danville Braves

Eugene Emeralds

Everett AquaSox

Fort Myers Miracle

Fort Wayne Wizards

Harrisburg Senators

Huntsville Stars

Jupiter Hammerheads

Kannapolis Intimidators

Kinston Indians

Lake County Captains

Lexington Legends

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Midland RockHounds

Mobile Bay Bears

Norfolk Tides

Palm Beach Cardinals

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

Salt Lake Bees

Savannah Sand Gnats

St. Lucie Mets

Syracuse Chiefs

Toledo Mud Hens

Tri-City ValleyCats

Tucson Sidewinders

Williamsport Crosscutters

Wilmington Blue Rocks

Winston-Salem Warthogs

Yakima Bears

\*\*If your team participated this year, but is not listed, please
notify us of your efforts by e-mailing <ready@ready.gov>, and we'd be
happy to include you.
**§3.277 Eligibility reporting requirements.**

\(a\) *Evidence of entitlement*. As a condition of granting or
continuing pension, the Department of Veterans Affairs may require from
any person who is an applicant for or a recipient of pension such
information, proofs, and evidence as is necessary to determine the
annual income and the value of the corpus of the estate of such person,
and of any spouse or child from whom the person is receiving or is to
receive increased pension (such child is hereinafter in this section
referred to as a dependent child), and, in the case of a child applying
for or in receipt of pension in his or her own behalf (hereinafter in
this section referred to as a surviving child), of any person with whom
such child is residing who is legally responsible for such child's
support.

\(b\) *Obligation to report changes in factors affecting entitlement*.
Any individual who has applied for or receives pension must promptly
notify the Secretary of any change affecting entitlement in any of the
following:

> \(1\) Income;
>
> \(2\) Net worth or corpus of estate;
>
> \(3\) Marital status;
>
> \(4\) Nursing home patient status;
>
> \(5\) School enrollment status of a child 18 years of age or older; or
>
> \(6\) Any other factor that affects entitlement to benefits under the
> provisions of this part.

\(c\) *Eligibility verification reports*.

\(1\) For purposes of this section the term eligibility verification
report means a form prescribed by the Secretary that is used to request
income, net worth, dependency status, and any other information
necessary to determine or verify entitlement to pension.

\(2\) The Secretary shall require an eligibility verification report
under the following circumstances:

\(i\) If the Social Security Administration has not verified the
beneficiary's Social Security number and, if the beneficiary is married,
his or her spouse's Social Security number;

\(ii\) If there is reason to believe that the beneficiary or his or her
spouse may have received income other than Social Security during the
current or previous calendar year; or

\(iii\) If the Secretary determines that an eligibility verification
report is necessary to preserve program integrity.

\(3\) An individual who applies for or receives pension as defined in
§3.3 of this part shall, as a condition of receipt or continued receipt
of benefits, furnish the Department of Veterans Affairs an eligibility
verification report upon request.

\(d\) If VA requests that a claimant or beneficiary submit an
eligibility verification report but he or she fails to do so within 60
days of the date of the VA request, the Secretary shall suspend the
award or disallow the claim. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1506)

(The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information
collection requirements in this section under control numbers 2900-0101
and 2900-0624.)

\[44 FR 45936, Aug. 6, 1979, as amended at 57 FR 59300, Dec. 15, 1992;
60 FR 51922, Oct. 4, 1995; 63 FR 53595, Oct. 6, 1998; 65 FR 16827, Mar.
30, 2000; 66 FR 56614, Nov. 9, 2001\]

**Supplement *Highlights* references**: 6(2), 18(1), 34(2), 48(1).

*Next Section is §3.301*

Reserved
THE EFFECTS OF POTASSIUM DICHROMATE ON ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA MUTATED
(ATM) PROTEIN IN HUMAN FIBROBLASTS, [Robert T. Jones^1^]{.underline},
David S. Reinhold\*^2^, University of Michigan - Dearborn^1^, Department
of Natural Sciences, Dearborn, MI 48128, Western Michigan University^2^,
Departments of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Kalamazoo, MI 49008,
<david.reinhold@wmich.edu>

Few studies have looked at the effects of carcinogenic metals on ataxia
telangiectasia mutated (ATM) protein. ATM is a serine/threonine kinase
that is activated in response to DNA damage. This study focused on
determining the effects of potassium dichromate on levels of active ATM
in human fibroblasts. Previous work in the laboratory (Tesfai et al.
*Mutation Research*, 416:159 - 168) has shown that preincubation of
human fibroblasts with 0.3 μM potassium dichromate 46 hours prior to
simultaneous incubation with potassium dichromate and benzo\[a\]pyrene
diolepoxide (BPDE) reduced the mutagenic effects of BPDE. We hypothesize
that this effect was due to induction of nucleotide excision repair
proteins via an ATM-dependent pathway by chromium. Initially, human
fibroblasts were exposed to 0.3 μM potassium dichromate for 46 hours.
The levels of active ATM were determined by western blotting using an
antibody directed towards the phosphorylated (active) form of ATM. The
results of three separate experiments showed no significant difference
between chromium treated cells and untreated controls. We then began
experiments to see if there was a transient activation of the protein at
times earlier than 46 hours. Initial results showed that from 30
minutes-46 hours there was no apparent increase of active ATM. We did,
however, note a possible increase in ATM activation between 5-15 minutes
of exposure to potassium dichromate. These results are preliminary and
need further substantiation.

Robert T. Jones was supported by NSF-REU grant No. DBI-0552517. The work
was also supported by FRACASF grant No. 08-011 from Western Michigan
University.
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Suzan Holl (301) 734-6464

Jerry Redding (202) 734-6959

**STATEMENT BY CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER JOHN CLIFFORD**

**ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE**

**Regarding Exports of Bovine Semen and Embryos to China**

**Dec. 28, 2005**

**"**Effective immediately China has reopened its market to U.S. bovine
semen and embryos. This is the second time in less than a month that
China has lifted trade restrictions on U.S. livestock products. On Nov.
28, China began accepting nonruminant feed to include pet food, rendered
products, porcine proteins, tallow and spray dried blood from 94
approved U.S. facilities.

China stopped importing nonruminant feed products and tallow from the
United States after a U.S. cow tested positive for bovine spongiform
encephalopathy in December 2003. Today's announcement by China is
another example of successful negotiations between U.S. Department of
Agriculture and Chinese quarantine officials working together to reopen
the market.

Based on protocol requirements signed by China and the United States,
Chinese officials approved 10 registered semen and 38 embryo companies
to export to China for a period of two years. During this two-year time
period, China has the ability to conduct random inspections of the
facilities on an as needed basis to ensure that the products for export
are safe, sanitary and adhere to protocol requirements."

For additional information contact APHIS' National Center for Import and
Export at (301) 734-3278.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 12th STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 00-2566**

News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet:
http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov

**CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTION November 9, 2000**

#  TESS COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO, INC. FILES NOTICE OF INTENT

On November 3, 2000, TESS Communications of Colorado, Inc. ("TESS")
filed a Notice of Intent to Establish an Open Video System in various
communities in Colorado, including Fort Collins, Commerce City,
Thornton, Northglenn, Loveland, Arvada, Aurora, Longmont, and Douglas
County. A copy of the TESS Notice of Intent is attached to this Public
Notice.

Media Contact: Michael Perko at (202) 418-7200.

Cable Services Bureau Contact: Sonia Greenaway at (202) 418-7200.

TTY: (202) 418-7172.

\--FCC\--
***CONTINUATION SHEET FOR OF 612* (ATTACH TO OF 612)**

  ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------
  1\. Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)            2\. Social Security
                                                    Number

  3\. Job Title and Announcement Number You Are     4\. Date Completed
  Applying For                                      
  ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------

**ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE BLOCKS** (List each job you held **during
the past 10 years.**)

+---+--------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+
|   | Employer\'s  |               |               |                    |
|   | name and     |               |               |                    |
|   | address      |               |               |                    |
+---+--------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+
|   |              |               |               |                    |
+---+--------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+
|   | From (MM/YY) | To (MM/YY)    | Salary Per    | Average number of  |
|   |              |               |               | hours per week     |
|   |              |               | \$            |                    |
+---+--------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+
|   | Job title    |               |               |                    |
|   | (if Federal, |               |               |                    |
|   | include      |               |               |                    |
|   | series and   |               |               |                    |
|   | grade)       |               |               |                    |
+---+--------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+

Describe your duties and accomplishments
**REPORT NO: 1259 CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS; DECEMBER 23,
1999**

**SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS**

> **Portions of this Public Notice have been produced by the Cable
> Services Bureau's computer-based Data Management systems. This Public
> Notice is intended to either list newly registered Community
> Identifications Numbers, special relief requests, and/or petitions.**
>
> **This Public Notice lists those filings processed by the Cable
> Service Bureau as registrations pursuant to §76.1801 of the
> Commission\'s Rules. Should any of these registrations contain a
> request for special relief, such waiver requests will be handled
> separately through the special relief process. Furthermore, parties
> seeking special relief are advised that such requests must be
> initiated through the special relief provisions of §76.7 of the
> Rules.**
>
> **This Notice also lists special relief and other filings. Files
> containing these petitions can be reviewed in the Commissions
> Reference Information Center, CY-Level, 445 12^th^ Street, SW
> Washington, DC 20554. The letter code following a CSR Number refers to
> the particular subject of the petition. Those currently in use are: A
> --- ADI; M --- must carry; T --- anti-trafficking; E -- effective
> competition; C --- retransmission consent; P --- program access;**
>
> **R --- rate regulation; F --- rate freeze; B --- buy-out/buy-through;
> L --- commercial leased access; Z --- technical; S --- significantly
> viewed; N --- nonduplication/syndicated exclusivity/sports deletion; I
> --- tax certificates; D --- small system definition; and X --- cross
> ownership. Many of these filings are subject to the pleading cycle
> rules set forth in §76.7, while others have their own unique pleading
> cycle.**
>
> **It is requested that all responses or statements refer to the FCC
> assigned Community Identification Number; e.g., AL0075.**

**REPORT NO: 1259 CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS; DECEMBER 23,
1999**

**SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS**

CSR Number Petitioner Communities Code

CSR- 5467-M USA STATION GROUP PARTNERSHIP Ellijay, Nelson & Jasper, GA
No Code

(vs. Community Cable Tele.) (WHOT-TV)

CSR- 5468-M USA STATION GROUP PARTNERSHIP Grantville, Powder Springs &
Peachtree City, GA No Code

(vs. InterMedia) (WHOT-TV)

**-FCC-**
Date: 10/31/2008

Subject: Proposed ban on extralabel use of cephalosporins

To Whom It May Concern:

I am deeply concerned about the proposed ban on extralabel use of
cephalosporins. My first concern is for the welfare of the animals under
veterinary care. As a swine practitioner, I am concerned that previously
treatable infections from bacteria such as *Salmonella Cholerasuis* and
*Actinobacillus suis* will now result in greater animal suffering and
death. Furthermore, the reproductive health and performance of sows will
be severely compromised, as some boars carry a *Serratia spp*. that is
only susceptible to ceftiofur. Ceftiofur is currently used in the semen
extender to control the bacterium; this is an extralabel usage of the
product.

My second concern is regarding the data and references used to support
the FDA's position. I find it laughable that only 13 references were
used to support a position that will have such a dramatic nationwide
impact on animal health and welfare. The EARSS report is irrelevant, as
production and processing practices in Europe differ greatly from those
in the United States. While it has been documented that food-producing
animals can be the source of Salmonella infections in humans, your
source is from 1984. Our food production and processing systems have
changed radically since then. Is there no evidence that our agricultural
and food processing industries have made substantial strides in the last
two decades? What is the incidence of Salmonella resistant infections in
humans that originated from food-producing animals? As scientists, we
must let science guide us. If the science doesn't exist, then do the
investigations. I believe this issue is a slippery slope for the United
States. The more science-based choices that are stripped from
veterinarians who are extensively trained in microbiology and
pharmacology, the greater the threat to animal health and welfare and,
ultimately, human health. I fully understand the precautionary
principle; however I believe the FDA is duty-bound to do a much more
thorough scientific investigation.

The third concern is regarding the banning of the entire class of
cephalosporins. I take offense to the notion that banning select
cephalosporins would be cumbersome or difficult. As a veterinarian, I
take the responsibility of judicious antibiotic usage seriously and I am
confident that the veterinary profession has the wherewithal to remember
a list of banned cephalosporins. I do not believe that the FDA has
provided enough evidence of movement of cross-resistance in
cephalosporin from animals to humans.

In summary, this ruling will negatively impact animal health, the ruling
is not based on significant scientific evidence and it is an insult to
the veterinary profession.

Sincerely,

Jason Hocker, DVM, MS

AMVC Management Services

Audubon, IA
**Subject:** Launch Report - Flight No. 556 N

**Date:** 12 July 2006

**Flight No.:** 556 N

**Organization / Experimenter:** University of Chicago / Dietrich Muller

**Description of Experiment:** The TRACER (Transition Radiation Array
for Cosmic Energetic Radiation) instrument measures the energy spectra
and relative abundances of cosmic ray nuclei from boron through iron up
to about 10 TeV/nucleon. The results will provide key information about
the acceleration of cosmic rays, probably in supernova shock fronts, and
their propagation through the galaxy.

**Launch Site:** Esrange, Kiruna, Sweden

**Date / Time Launched:** 8 July 2006 / 03:42 Z

**Balloon:** W39.57-2-57

**NSBF No.:** 974

**Mil Thickness:** 0.8 Mil.

**Balloon Weight:** 4,150 lbs.

**Experiment Weight:** 4,170 lbs.

**Suspended Weight:** 6,000 lbs.

**Gross Inflation:** 11,165 lbs.

**Free Lift:** 10%

**Float Altitude:** 128.7 Kft

**Terminate Date/Time:** 12 July 2006 / 17:00 Z

**Impact Date/Time:** 12 July 2006 / 17:40 Z

**Impact Location:** 73-45.4 North / 091-46.3 West (75 nm south
southeast of

Resolute, Nunavut Province, Canada)

**Total Flight Time:** 109 Hours, 58 Minutes (4 Days, 13 Hours, 58
Minutes)

**Condition of Payload:** Excellent

**Remarks:** The flight was an operations and science success. It
exceeded the science preflight minimum requirements. The launch, made in
good weather conditions, was smooth and uneventful. The ascent, entry
into float, and the extended float were normal. The science instrument
started collecting data during ascent, and performed satisfactorily
during the flight. CSBF LDB systems performed satisfactorily during the
flight. The termination and SAPR parachute cut away were successfully
performed using TDRSS OTH procedures. The chase aircraft reported the
payload landed in an upright position and appeared to be in excellent
condition. The recovery operations are underway.
**Compatibility Testing of Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluids,** [Daniel M.
Schick^1^]{.underline}, Paul Michael\*^2^, Ripon College^1^, Chemistry
and Physics Departments, Ripon, WI 54971, Milwaukee School of
Engineering^2^, Fluid Power Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202,
<michael@msoe.edu>

Due to advantages in renewability and environmental acceptability,
bio-sourced and biodegradable hydraulic fluids are increasingly used in
fluid power applications. Conversion from mineral oil based fluids to
biodegradable fluids can be expensive because hydraulic systems often
must be drained and flushed several times during the conversion process.
This project's goal is to develop a test method for determining the
compatibility of hydraulic fluids in order to quantify the extent of
flushing required during the conversion process. The International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) method, "*ISO 13357-1:2002(E),
Petroleum products -- Determination of the filterability of lubricating
oils - Procedure for oils in the presence of water*" has been found to
be highly sensitive to fluid compatibility in previous research. This
ISO test consists of aging the sample for seventy hours at 70°C and
filtering the fluid through a 0.8 micron membrane. The filtering
apparatus is adjusted to a predetermined pressure based upon the
viscosity of the oil sample. Measured mass flow rate data is calculated
to determine if filter blocking precipitates have formed in the oil
blend. A blend matrix was used to compare the results of filterability
testing under varying conditions of temperature, duration, and
concentration. Additive chemistry was found to be the more influential
than the test temperature, duration, and additive concentration. These
results create a better understanding of fluid compatibility and the
requirements for conversion of petroleum based fluid power systems to
biodegradable fluids.

Daniel M. Schick was supported by NSF-REU grant No. EEC-0540834
# Courtyard by Marriott Gov't Rate - \$118.00

6301 Golden Triangle Dr. Reg. Rate - \$124.00

Greenbelt, MD 20770-3216

301-441-3311

Holiday Inn Gov't Rate - \$99.00

7200 Hanover Dr. Reg. Rate - \$139.00

Greenbelt, MD 20770-2248

301-982-7000

Marriott Hotel Gov't Rate - \$118.00

6400 Ivy Ln. Reg. Rate - \$159.00

Greenbelt, MD 20770-1410

301-441-3700

Days Inn Gov't Rate - \$58.65

9023 Annapolis Rd. Reg. Rate - \$69.00

Lanham Seabrook, MD 20706-2930

301-459-6600

Red Roof Inn Gov't Rate - none

9050 Lanham Severn Rd. Reg. Rate -- 1 bed \$49.99

Lanham Seabrook, MD 20706-2914 2 bed \$54.99

301-731-8830

Best Western Inn Gov't Rate -- none

5910 Princess Garden Pkwy Reg. Rate - \$89.00

Lanham Seabrook, MD 20706-2975

301-459-1000

Sheraton Gov't Rate - \$89.00-\$118.00

8500 Annapolis Rd. Reg. Rate - \$99.00-\$109.00

New Carrollton, MD 20784-3014

301-459-6700
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**GENERAL PROVISIONS**

Existing tree areas available as a practice option for the CRP earn one
of the following ranking point categories:

-   10 points -- N1a-solid stand of pines or non-mast producing hardwood
    species.

-   20 points -- N1a- solid stand of a single hard mast-producing
    species.

-   30 points -- N1a- mixed stand (2 species) of hardwoods best suited
    for wildlife.

-   50 points -- N1a -- mixed stand (3 or more species) of hardwoods
    best suited for wildlife.

-   50 points -- N1a -Pine/softwood established at, or thinned, to
    provide 10 to 20 percent openings of native herbaceous plants and/or
    shrub planting or natural regeneration best suited for wildlife.

Wildlife habitat on areas in existing trees can be enhanced through the
following practice options (there is a maximum point score of 20 points
for this ranking category):

-   20 points -- N1b Wildlife water development (where water is a
    limiting factor for wildlife)\*

-   5 points -- N1b Annual or permanent food plot (10% of a field up to
    5 acres in size)

> \* Available water cannot be present within a 1320 foot radius of the
> approximate center of the fields offered and the producer must be
> willing to create a wildlife watering facility without cost share.
>
> **SPECIFICATIONS**
>
> The following specifications are required and will be specified in the
> conservation plan as part of the CRP contract.

1.  Planned openings shall be either established to an approved 50 point
    mixture from CP4D (50 point native grass mixture only) or allowed to
    naturally regenerate (slopes of 12% or less).

2.  Openings shall be a minimum of 10% up to a maximum 20% of practice
    acres. For fields larger than 20 acres, openings shall be a minimum
    2 acres in size up to a maximum of 5 acres. For fields less than 20
    acres, openings will be on the percentage basis. Openings may be
    established as field perimeters not to exceed an average width 30
    feet.

3.  Thinning, if required, must be completed within 3 years of contract
    date. Trees must be removed from the site.

4.  The participant shall ensure an adequate approved forest and opening
    cover is maintained to control erosion for the CRP-1 period.

5.  At least one management practice in the mid-contract period will be
    required to be performed for pine stands with planned openings.
    Options for the openings include strip disking, strip herbiciding,
    legume interseeding, or prescribed burning. A prescribed burn may be
    conducted in the pine timber. Hardwood contracts do not require a
    mid-management treatment to be performed.

6.  Firebreaks must be established prior to burning as required in the
    conservation plan. The breaks will not be

> constructed closer than 2 feet from the existing trees. Openings which
> include shrubs or other fire-sensitive species
>
> will be protected during the burning.
**DA 02-1683**

**Released: July 15, 2002**

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS FOURTEEN UPPER AND LOWER
PAGING BANDS LICENSES

**AUCTION EVENT NO. 40**

**Report No. AUC-40 (Auction No. 40)**

On July 12, 2002, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announced that
it was prepared to grant applications for fourteen (14) licenses to a
winning bidder in the Upper and Lower Paging Bands Auction (Auction No.
40), provided that the applicant made full and timely payment of the
remaining balance of its winning bids.[^1] The payment deadline was July
26, 2002.

The Commission received full and timely payment, as required by Section
1.2109(a) of the Commission's rules, for the licenses listed in
Attachment A. Accordingly, by this Public Notice, we announce the grant
of the Upper and Lower Paging Bands licenses listed in Attachment A. We
grant these licenses pursuant to Section 309(a) of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 309(a), and Section 0.331 of the
Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 0.331, because it will serve the public
interest, convenience and necessity.

This Public Notice contains the following Attachments:

Attachment A: List of Licenses the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is
Granting.

Attachment B: Instructions for Searching for Applications Listed in
Attachment A Using ULS.

Attachment C: Instructions for Searching for Granted Licenses Listed in
Attachment A Using

> ULS.

Attachment D: Instructions for Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows
95/98.

For further information, the news media should contact Meribeth
McCarrick, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0654. For
questions regarding legal matters and licensing issues, contact Amal
Abdallah, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless
Division, Policy and Rules Branch, at (202) 418-7307.

[^1]: *See* Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces It is Prepared
    to Grant Fourteen Upper and Lower Paging Band Licenses Upon Full and
    Timely Payment, *Public Notice*, DA 02-1670 (rel. July 12, 2002).
JOI 14 FEBRUARIE **ORA 21.00**

**Centrul Cultural American al Ambasadei SUA**

& Green Hours vă invită la

special! hip hop/latin/r&b -- A capella!

**from BRONX, NYC @ Green Hours:**

**UNIVERSES Music**

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Core members:

**Mildred Ruiz**

**Steven Sapp**

**Gamal Chasten**

**William Ruiz** (a.k.a-NINJA)

(USA)

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Utah

Recognized Rigorous Secondary School Programs of Study

If otherwise eligible, all students, including private school students,
home-schooled students, students enrolled in Department of Defense
Overseas Schools, and Bureau of Indian Affairs students may qualify for
an ACG under the rigorous secondary school program of study options
pre-recognized by the Secretary. These options include a set of courses
similar to the State Scholars Initiative and the Advanced Placement (AP)
or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and test scores as detailed
below.

The eligibility options for a student graduating from secondary school
in Utah during the 2008 calendar year are:

-   ***Utah Scholars*.** This program, part of the national State
    Scholars Initiative and patterned after the recommendations of the
    National Commission on Excellence in Education, requires at least:

    -   Four years of English;

    -   Four years of math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
        and an advanced class beyond Algebra II);

    -   Three years of lab-based natural science (biology, chemistry,
        physics);

    -   Three-and-one-half years of social science; and

    -   Two years of a language other than English.

-   ***A set of courses similar to the State Scholars Initiative.***
    This program of study requires passing grades in the following:

    -   Four years of English;

    -   Three years of Math (including Algebra I and a higher level
        course such as Algebra II, Geometry, or Data Analysis and
        Statistics);

    -   Three years of science, including one year each of at least two
        of the following courses: biology, chemistry, and physics;

    -   Three years of social studies; and

    -   One year of a language other than English.

-   ***Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)
    courses and test scores.*** This program requires a minimum of two
    Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses
    in high school and a minimum passing score on the exams for those
    classes. Students must score 3 or higher on AP exams and 4 or higher
    on IB exams.

-   ***Utah Concurrent Enrollment Program.*** This program requires
    completion of at least 6 credits of concurrent enrollment
    (college-level courses) in core academic areas (English, math,
    science, social studies, or foreign language) with no course grade
    lower than a B.
**NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL^®^ REGISTRATION FORM**

**Regional Site
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

School Phone Fax \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Principal
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Date of School's Spring Break** School Website
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**TEAM MEMBERS**:

1\. Name SSN Sex: M \_\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home Phone DOB Grade T-Shirt Size \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Citizenship: U.S. Other (Country) E-Mail
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vegetarian?

2\. Name SSN Sex: M \_\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home Phone DOB Grade T-Shirt Size \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Citizenship: U.S. Other (Country) E-Mail
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vegetarian?

3\. Name SSN Sex: M \_\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home Phone DOB Grade T-Shirt Size \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Citizenship: U.S. Other (Country) E-Mail
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vegetarian?

4\. Name SSN Sex: M \_\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home Phone DOB Grade T-Shirt Size \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Citizenship: U.S. Other (Country) E-Mail
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vegetarian?

**ALTERNATE:**

5\. Name SSN Sex: M \_\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home Phone DOB Grade T-Shirt Size \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Citizenship: U.S. Other (Country) E-Mail
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vegetarian?

**COACH:**

Name SSN Sex: M \_\_\_\_\_\_ F\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address City State Zip \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Home Phone DOB Grade T-Shirt Size \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Citizenship: U.S. Other (Country) E-Mail
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Vegetarian? Coach is teacher at same school?

***ONLY THOSE STUDENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE ON YOUR
SCHOOL'S TEAM.\
***

**Complete and send to your Regional Science Bowl Coordinator**
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY VERIZON

Report No. NCD-1065 February 14, 2005

Re: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

Verizon, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed
certification that short term public notice of network change has been
provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by
section 51.329(a) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), together with certification of service on identified
interconnecting carriers, as required by section 51.333(a). Upon initial
review the filing appears to be complete. *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.325
through 51.335. Specific network change information can be obtained on
the Internet at:

<http://www22.verizon.com/regulatory/reg_ntw_dscl.html>

The incumbent LEC\'s certification refers to the change identified
below:

**OC192 and OC192c Channel Interface**

The incumbent LEC contact:

Ann D. Berkowitz

Associate Director-- Federal Regulatory Advocacy

Verizon

1300 I Street, N.W., Suite 400 West

Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 515-2539

An objection to an incumbent LEC\'s short term notice may be filed by an
information service provider or telecommunication service provider that
directly interconnects with the incumbent LEC network. Such objections
must be filed with the Commission, and served on the incumbent LEC, no
later than the ninth business day following the release of this public
notice. *See* 47 C.F.R. § 51.333(c).

For further information, contact Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325
(voice), or
[**carmell.weathers@fcc.gov**](mailto:carmell.weathers@fcc.gov)
(e-mail), of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition
Bureau. The TTY number is (202) 418-0484.

**-FCC-**
COMMON FLOWERS OF TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT

[COLOR]{.underline} [COMMON NAME]{.underline} [GENERIC NAME]{.underline}
[PICTURE NO.\*]{.underline}

**Blue/Lavender** Chia Salvia 100 B

**Pink/Fuchsia** Filaree Erodium 76 B

Fishhook Cactus Mammillaria 52 A

Hedgehog Cactus Echinocereus 79 B

Owl Clover Orthocarpus 84 B

Rock Gilia Gilia 53 A

Thistle Cirsium 96 B

Trailing Four O'clock Allionia 69 B

**Purple** Desert Verbena Glandularia 90 B

Lovely Larkspur Delphinium 104 A

Lupine Lupinus 116 A

Phacelia, Scorpion Weed Phacelia 99 B

Prairie Spiderwort Tradescantia 91 C

Purplehead Brodiea Dichelostemma 99 A

Purplemat Nama 82 B

**Red/Orange** Desert Globe Mallow Sphaeralcea 44 A

Eaton Firecracker Penstemon 115 A

Indian Paintbrush Castilleja 66 B

Ocotillo Fouguieria 65 B

**White/Cream** Banana Yucca Yucca 3-4 B

Desert Broom Baccharis 23 B

Desert Chicory Rafinerquia 20 A

Desert Tobacco Nicotiana 66 A

Mariposa, Sego Lily Calochortus 59 B

Phlox Phlox 48 A

Plains Blackfoot Daisy Melampodium 27 B

Sacred Datura Datura 17 A

Saguaro Cactus Cereus 14 B

Spreading Fleabane Erigeron 25 B

White Tackstem Calycoseris 29 B

**Yellow** Bladderpod Lesquerella 33 B

Branchy Goldfields Baeria 86 A

Brittlebush Encelia 89 A

Cat\'s Claw Acacia 11 B

Century Plant Agave 31 B

Creosote Bush Larrea 40 B

Desert Marigold Baileya 55 B

Desert Senna Cassia 36 B

Fiddleneck Amsinckia 46 B

Groundsel Senecio 57 B

Honey Mesquite Prosopis 84 A

Mexican Gold Poppy Eschscholtzia 60 B

Palo Verde Cercidium 37 B

Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia 43 B

Sow Thistle Sonchus

Western Wallflower Erysimum 31 C

A - Dodge, Natt N. [Flowers of the Southwest Deserts.]{.underline}:
SPMA, 1985.

B - Bowers, Janice E. [100 Desert Wildflowers of the
Southwest.]{.underline}: SPMA, 1989.

C - Bowers, Janice E. [100 Roadside Wildflowers of the
Southwest.]{.underline}: SPMA, 1987.
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Courtesy: bioguide, US Congress

**William Irvine**, (1741 - 1804) a Delegate and a Representative from
Pennsylvania, he was born in County Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland, on
November 3, 1741. He pursued classical studies and was graduated from
the Dublin University; studied medicine and was admitted to practice;
served as surgeon on a British man-of-war; immigrated to the United
States and settled in Carlisle, Pa., in 1763; was a delegate to the
State Revolutionary conventions 1764-1766; colonel of the Sixth
Pennsylvania Regiment in the Revolutionary Army; captured in Canada June
16, 1776, and remained a prisoner of war until exchanged May 6, 1778. He
was appointed brigadier general May 12, 1779, and served until the close
of the war. He was a Member of the Continental Congress 1787-1788;
commanded the State troops during the Whisky Rebellion in 1794; was
elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the Third Congress (March
4, 1793-March 3, 1795); and moved to Philadelphia, where he was
superintendent of military stores 1801-1804. He died in Philadelphia,
Pa., July 29, 1804.
**Participants -- July 16^th^ Focus Group**

**Albuquerque**, New Mexico: Michael Passi

**Anchorage**, Alaska: Kris Duncan

**Atlanta**, Georgia: Bonnie Ware

**Austin**, Texas: Mary Rychlik

**Baltimore**, Maryland: Alex Boston

**Baton Rouge**, Louisiana: Carolyn Breaux

**Boston**, Massachusetts: Eliza Greenberg

**Chicago**, Illinois: Ngoan Le

**Cincinnati**, Ohio: Pamela King

**Colorado** **Springs,** Colorado: Valorie Jordan

**Detroit**, Michigan: Alonzo Edward

**Fort Worth**, Texas: Deidra Emerson

**Hartford**, Connecticut: Karen Winey

**Indianapolis**, Indiana: Jane Henegar

**Jacksonville**, Florida: Judy Truett

**Jersey City**, New Jersey: Cynthia Blue

**Kansas City**, Missouri: Donovan Mouton

**Long Beach**, California: Corrine Schneider

**Los Angeles**, California: Mitchell Netburn

**Madison**, Wisconsin: Sue Wallinger

**Miami-Dade**, Florida: David Raymond

**Mobile**, Alabama: Dan Williams

**Montgomery**, Alabama: Aisha McGough

**Nashville,** Tennessee: Mary Cromley

**Newark**, New Jersey: Shonda Bryant

**New Orleans**, Louisiana: Alberta Pate

**New York**, New York: Linda Gibbs

**New York**, New York: Mary Schretzman

**Norfolk**, Virginia: Clara Smith

**Oakland**, California: Rae Mary

**Philadelphia**, Pennsylvania: Robert Hess

**Phoenix**, Arizona: Gloria Hurtado

**Portland**, Maine: Josh O'Brien

**Portland**, Oregon: Heather Lyons

**Raleigh**, North Carolina: David Harris

**San Francisco**, California: Margot Antonetty

**San Francisco**, California: Dariush Kayhan

**San Francisco**, California: George Smith

**San Francisco**, California: Marc Trotz

**Seattle**, Washington: Alan Painter

**Seattle**, Washington: Katie Hong

**Spokane**, Washington: June Shapiro

**St. Louis**, Missouri: Antoinette Triplette

**Washington, DC**: Sue Marshall

**Wichita**, Kansas: Deborah Moore

**Guests:**

**Atlanta**, Georgia: Horace Sibley

**Los Angeles**, California: Leepi Shimkhada
**Improving the Department of State to Meet the Challenges of the 21^st^
Century World**

Dear Colleague,

The Department of State was established in 1789, and given the
responsibility to protect the United States' worldwide interests by
advancing the foreign policies of the United States Government. This
mission has grown more challenging and more critical in these dangerous
times. Yet the organizational structure of the Department has remained
nearly unchanged.

Today, the Department of State is more than just the diplomatic
representative of the United States Government. It is also the public
messenger and face of our principles to promote freedom and democracy
throughout the world. Because of the importance of this responsibility,
Congressman Vic Snyder and I have introduced H.R. 3515, the "Department
of State Review Act," to make sure that the Department is organized and
equipped to meet the challenges of today and also the future.

H.R. 3515 would create a non-partisan independent review panel
responsible for studying the mission structure of the Department of
State from the Embassy level up, make recommendations, and develop a
plan of action that will provide the Department with the tools it needs
to enhance United State global leadership. The panel would also examine
the spectrum of issues affecting the State Department, from personnel
policy to interagency interaction to the structure of embassies.

Please contact Bryan Whitworth in Congressman Thornberry's office at
5-3706 or Mike Casey in Congressman Snyder's office at 5-2506 to
cosponsor or for more information.

Sincerely,

Mac Thornberry

Member of Congress