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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Before the

POSTAL RATE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20268-0001

Experimental "Ride-Along" ) Docket No. MC2000-1

Classification Change for Periodicals )

OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE

INTERROGATORIES TO UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

WITNESS: HOWARD SCHWARTZ (OCA/USPS-T2-7-8)

(November 2, 1999)

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Pursuant to sections 25 and 26 of the Rules of Practice of the Postal
Rate Commission, the Office of the Consumer Advocate hereby submits
interrogatories and requests for production of documents. Instructions
included with OCA interrogatories OCA/USPS-T1-1-8 to witness Altaf H.
Taufique, dated October 18, 1999, are hereby incorporated by reference.

> Respectfully submitted,

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TED P. GERARDEN

Director

Office of the Consumer Advocate

EMMETT RAND COSTICH

Attorney

OCA/USPS-T2-7. Please refer to the testimony at page 4, lines 9-14.

a\. How many members of the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) provide
their Mailing Statements, Form 3541, to the Postal Service in hardcopy
(paper)? How many members of the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA)
provide their Mailing Statements, Form 3541, to the Postal Service in an
electronic format?

b\. How many members of the Postal Committee provide their Mailing
Statements, Form 3541, to the Postal Service in hardcopy (paper)? How
many members of the Postal Committee provide their Mailing Statements,
Form 3541, to the Postal Service in an electronic format?

OCA/USPS-T2-8. Please refer to the testimony at page 3, lines 17-18.

a\. If the "Ride-Along" rate of \$0.10 per piece is approved, please
estimate how many or what percent of the "3.339 million Standard A
advertising units" would be mailed at the "Ride-Along" rate.

b\. Is it your expectation that Periodicals mailers on the Postal
Committee, other than Conde Nast Publications, who currently include
Standard A enclosures or attachments with their Periodicals pieces will
mail those enclosures or attachments at the "Ride-Along" rate (if
approved) in the same proportion as Conde Nast Publications? Please
explain.

c\. Do any of the "3.339 million Standard A advertising units" travel
together? That is, does Conde Nast ever mail more than one "Standard A
advertising unit" with a single copy?

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have this date served the foregoing document
upon all participants of record in this proceeding in accordance with
section 12 of the rules of practice.

STEPHANIE S. WALLACE

Washington, D.C. 20268-0001

November 2, 1999
**Report No.** **2697** **March 23, 2005**

###  PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING

Petitions for Reconsideration have 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-B402, 445 12th
Street, S.W.,

Washington, D.C. or may be purchased from the Commission\'s copy
contractor, Best Copy and

Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1-800-378-3160). Oppositions to these petitions
must be filed within 15

days of the date of public notice of the petitions 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 Improving Public Safety Communications in
the 800 MHz Band

(WT Docket No. 02-55)

Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and
Business

Pool Channels

Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below
3

GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New
Advanced

Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems (ET
Docket No.

00-258)

Petition for Rulemaking of the Wireless Information Networks Forum
Concerning

the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (RM-9498)

Petition for Rulemaking of UT Starcom, Inc., Concerning the Unlicensed
Personal

Communications Service (RM-10024)

Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate
Spectrum at

2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 95-18)

> **Filed By:** -Peter W. Meade, Attorney for the Tri-State Radio
> Planning Committee on 01/21/05
>
> -Robert M. Gurss, Attorney for the Association of Public-Safety
> Communications Officials-International, Inc., International
> Association of Chiefs of Police, International

Association of Fire Chiefs, Inc., International Municipal Signal
Association,

Inc., Major Cities Chiefs Association, Major County Sheriff's
Association,

National Sheriffs' Association on 02/01/05

-Julian L. Shepard, Attorney for Safety and Frequency Equity Competition

Coalition (SAFE) on 03/10/05

-Harold Mordkofsky, Attorney for Consolidated Edison Company of New
York,

Inc. on 03/10/05

-Elizabeth R. Sachs, Attorney for AIRPEAK Communications, LLC on
03/10/05

-Wayne V. Black, Attorney for the American Petroleum Institute and Jill
M.

Lyon for United Telecom Council on 03/10/05

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FCC
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]{.underline} News Media Contact:

December 7, 2000 David Fiske (202) 418-0513

Statement of FCC Chairman William Kennard

On NCTA Diversity Committee

I commend the National Cable Television Association for its leadership
in convening a committee composed of high-level cable industry
executives to review and promote diversity in the cable industry.

It is important for everyone in the broadcasting and cable industries to
make every effort to ensure that their workforce -- both in front of and
behind the camera -- reflects the rich diversity of America.

The nation as a whole benefits when media companies practice policies of
inclusiveness. This NCTA Diversity Committee can play a significant role
in pursuing these goals.

\- FCC -
# Special Attention of

DIRECTORS, SINGLE FAMILY HOCs **Notice** H 2003-06

DIRECTORS, MULTIFAMILY HUBs Issued: April 17, 2003

Expires: April 30, 2004

Cross References:

# Subject Cancellations of Materials Release Nos. 737f, 795d, 1026d, 1062e, 1175d, 1183c, 1189c, 1204c, 1222c, 1258a, 1278, 1283, and 1285a 

The following Materials Releases (MRs) are hereby canceled:

MR No. 737f dated April 6, 1998 issued to:

> Gary Steel Products Corporation
>
> 2700 E. 5^th^ Avenue
>
> Gary, IN 46402

MR No. 795d dated July 13, 2000 issued to:

PermaGrain Products, Inc.

4789 West Chester Pike

Newton Square, PA 19073

MR No. 1026d dated February 12, 1997 issued to:

Ludlow Coated Products

1035 Verdon Road

P. O. Box 2002

Doswell, VA 23047

MR No. 1062e dated September 28, 1998 issued to:

YTONG Florida, Ltd.

1930 Lars Sjoberg Blvd.

Haines City, FL 33844

MR No. 1175d dated July 7, 1997 issued to:

Tr-Ply, Inc.

P. O. Box 2685

Port Arthur, TX 77643

MR No. 1183c dated October 3, 1995 issued to:

Ludlow Coated Products

1035 Verdon Road

P. O. Box 2002

Doswell, VA 23047

MR No. 1189c dated November 14, 1996 issued to:

> Schuller International, Inc.
>
> Dibiten Division
>
> 4301 East Firstone Blvd.
>
> South Gate, CA 90280

MR No. 1204c dated May 1, 1997 issued to:

Panel Brick Manufacturing, Inc.

P. O. Box 520

Owensboro, KY 42302

MR No. 1222c dated July 8, 1999 issued to:

James Hardie Building Products, Inc.

> 26300 La Alameda

Suite250

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

MR No. 1258a dated March 13, 1997 issued to:

American Building and Cement Products, Inc.

3807 W. Lower Buckeye Road

Phoenix, AZ 85009

MR No. 1278 dated February 14, 1997 issued to:

F.C.P., Inc.

Excelsior Industrial Park

P. O. Box 99

Blandon, PA 19510

MR No. 1283 dated April 8, 1997 issued to:

Shaw Industries

P. O. Drawer 2128

Dalton, GA 30722

MR No. 1285a dated October 7, 1997 issued to:

Image Industries, Inc.

P. O. Box 5555

Armuchee, GA 30105

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> John C. Weicher
>
> Assistant Secretary for Housing -
>
> Federal Housing Commissioner

**Distribution: W-3-1,**
### ![](media/image1.png){width="5.998611111111111in" height="1.2895833333333333in"}For Immediate Release Contact: Clyde Ensslin or Ranjit de Silva

### February 8, 2005 202-482-7002

**NTIA AND FCC LAUNCH ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS LINKS
SHARING SPECTRUM IN THE 70-80-90 GHz BANDS**

*Response to President's Call for More Efficient Use of Nation's
Airwaves*

As part of the President's initiative to streamline U.S. spectrum
policy, fiber-speed wireless communications links in several spectrum
bands may now be coordinated and approved for non-federal use in a
matter of minutes. These extremely large "millimeter wave" bands were
once used exclusively by the federal government and radio astronomers.
Commercial users can now establish high-speed, point-to-point data links
through a Web-based registration process first activated on Tuesday,
February 8.

Federal users will use the same process to apply for and obtain
frequency assignments in the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and
94.1-95 GHz bands. In terms of bandwidth, the bands span nearly thirteen
GHz, which is at least five times larger than the aggregate amount of
spectrum used by AM and FM radio, television broadcasters and cellular
telephone carriers combined.

"President Bush called for a spectrum policy for the 21^st^ Century.
Today we take a concrete step to institutionalize innovation excellence
in spectrum policy," Assistant Secretary of Commerce Michael D.
Gallagher said. "On-line registration of spectrum links is another way
we are enabling non-federal users to get faster, easier access to
spectrum, just as we have improved access for ultrawideband, advanced
wireless services and unlicensed WiFi," he said.

"The significance of today's launch of a prototypic automated
coordination mechanism for licensed systems cannot be overstated,"
Gallagher said. "The technical experts at the Department of Defense and
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deserve the credit for this
breakthrough."

Before now, applications in these bands could take months to be
processed while the potential interference to government systems was
assessed. Under the new system, non-federal users and third party
database operators can determine whether a proposed high-speed
point-to-point link could be operated without causing interference to
government operations, and register the link immediately.

The public may access the automated system at the following url:
[http://FreqCoord.ntia.doc.gov](http://FreqCoord.ntia.doc.gov/).
Applicants must have a Federal Communications Commission Registration
Number (FRN) and license in order to file using the new Universal
Licensing System (ULS). Applicants can obtain an FRN using the FCC
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau web site at
[http://wireless.fcc.gov](http://wireless.fcc.gov/). and selecting
CORES/Call Sign Registration from the right-hand menu under the heading
of Licensing.

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**USDA Forest Service**

**National Wildland Fire Operations Safety**

### Information Briefing Paper

**Date: December 19, 2005**

**Topic:**

U.S. Forest Service evaluation of the National Outdoor Leadership School
(NOLS) L-380 cadre and training package.

**Background:**

In December 2003, the NWCG Training Working Team approved the course
criteria for L-380 Fireline Leadership. This training is identified in
the 2005 version of FSM 5109.17 as a Level 3 recommendation for
individuals desiring to be unit leaders or strike team leaders. Under
the current NWCG guidance, agencies are expected to use this course
criteria to determine if a training program meets the requirements
established for L-380, and if it does, the agency can issue credit to
personnel attending such courses. Refer to:
<http://www.fireleadership.gov/courses/L_380/criteria.html>

**Key Points:**

Recently, the U.S. Forest Service representative to the Leadership
Committee of the NWCG Training Working team worked with an interagency
evaluation team to review an L-380 course conducted by National Outdoor
Leadership School (NOLS) Professional Training, sponsored by the Wyoming
BLM and Rocky Mountain Training Center. The course was conducted from
November 12 -- 19, 2005 and the NOLS cadre and their training materials
were evaluated with regard to the approved NWCG criteria for L-380
Fireline Leadership. It was determined that the cadre and training
materials meet or exceed the criteria requirements for L-380.

**Summary Finding:**

As the U.S. Forest Service representative to the Leadership Committee,
it is my recommendation that any U.S. Forest Service personnel attending
L-380 Fireline Leadership courses presented by lead instructors Darran
Wells or Scott Christy from NOLS Professional Training should receive
credit for the L-380 training.

**Contacts:**

Bill Miller, U.S. Forest Service, NWCG Leadership Committee Course
Evaluations

\(406\) 829-6942

<bdmiller@fs.fed.us>

Jim Cook, U.S. Forest Service, NWCG Leadership Committee Agency
Representative

\(208\) 387-5204

<jrcook@fs.fed.us>
NATIONAL ADVANCED FIRE AND RESOURCE INSTITUTE

**INSTRUCTOR:** Mike Johns

**LESSON:** 9 -- Fire Law

**UNIT:** V -- Archival

**COURSE:** S-590 -- Advanced Fire Behavior Interpretation

**OBJECTIVES:**

Upon the successful completion of this unit, the student will be able
to:

1\. Identify situations, which are likely to result in legal actions.

2\. Distinguish between policy-based judgment calls and negligent
conduct.

3\. Apply legal knowledge and communication skills during incidents,
investigations and litigation.

4\. Describe actions which could result in civil or criminal liability
adverse personnel actions and corrective management actions.

**NARRATIVE:**

**I.** **FIRE LAW**

Fire situations will set the stage for discussions in this Course Unit.
They include wildland fires, unplanned ignitions used for management,
and prescribed fire. Related situations will include property
acquisition and disposal, evacuations, emergency equipment operation,
and land trespass.

> A deposition exercise will include role play as the FBA on the Dude
> Fire. After students review a summary of the facts and relevant
> records, one of the students will be deposed as if the student was an
> FBA on the incident.

#  II. DUDE FIRE ENTRAPMENT

The Dude Fire was lightning-caused. An unforecasted wind event on the
second day, a downburst, led to entrapments, some shelter deployments
and burnover of a private subdivision. The Dude Fire entrapments
occurred in the afternoon shortly after a mid-shift transition from a
Type 2 Incident Management Team to a Type 1 Incident Management Team.
The downburst caused rapid fire runs downhill and in the opposite
direction of previously prevailing winds. There is also evidence that
horizontal roll vortex occurred and contributed to the extreme rates of
spread. Point to point spread rates varied on parts of the fire among .9
mph, 2.5 mph, 4.5 mph, 9.2 mph, 11 mph, 12 mph and 18 mph. Investigators
stated that speeds could have been even faster than 18 mph. The
downburst resulted from convection over the fire and not from another
thundercell entering or building in the area. The Fire Behavior Forecast
included extreme fire behavior, fast runs and the possibility of
thunderstorms. The entrapped crew was from a prison, and most of the
families who lost firefighters, and most who were injured, sued the
State of Arizona and the United States for damages. The Forest Service
did a good job working with the media and local homeowners before the
blowup. Although many homes were lost, none of the property owners filed
suit. A variety of motions were filed concerning workers compensation
issues and the scope of governmental immunity under the "discretionary
function" exception to the waiver of sovereign immunity. The State was
dismissed from the lawsuit. The case was settled on favorable terms
before trial.

> Copies of the PowerPoint slides with explanatory text will be provided
> to students.
**NAS 9-97135**

**Modification No. 59**

**Page 2 of 2**

To implement the above, the following actions are taken:

1\. Paragraph 22, [Contract Funding (June 1990)]{.underline} is deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following:

"22. CONTRACT FUNDING (JUNE 1990)

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

the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract is
**\$5,715,741.00**. This

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

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

\[End of Clause\]

2\. Funding Recapitulation (shown for administrative purposes)

Prior Funding Total Funding

[Mod 58]{.underline} [This Mod]{.underline} [Mod 59]{.underline}

\$5,550,741.00 \$165,000.00 \$5,715,741.00

3\. Accounting and Appropriation Data

[PR]{.underline} [Accounting Code]{.underline} [Amount]{.underline}

02344GA7 (Y) P99-23-MU-NZ-VE-GA-2572-GA11 \$140,000.00

02344GA7 (Y) 283-10-01-TS-VE-GA-2572-GA11 \$ 25,000.00
# NY I81219

May 2, 2002

CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 I81219

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9503.90.0080

Ms. Vicki Owens

Blue Ridge International Products Co.

P.O. Box 989

Freeport, FL 32439

RE: The tariff classification of a Safe Fit® Play 'n View™ from China.

Dear Ms. Owens:

In your letter dated April 17, 2002, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

The submitted sample, Style #50106, Safe Fit® Play 'n View,™ is a foam
interactive travel toy that attaches to the back seat of a car and faces
a reclining child. The child uses his feet to kick the "kick panels"
which activate peek-a-boo animals. The toy also has a convex
shatterproof mirror on top that allows the car's driver to observe the
child's actions, reflected in his own rearview mirror. The toy is
designed for children three months of age and older to help develop
motor skills.

The applicable subheading for Style #50106, Safe Fit® Play 'n View,™
will be 9503.90.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other toys; reduced-size (\"scale\") models
and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds;
parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be
free.

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 Alice Wong at 646-733-3026.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**[INSPECTION CHECKLIST:]{.underline}**

1.  Verify monthly safety meetings held and properly documented.
    Documentation should include list of attendees.

2.  Perform complete safety inspection on all unit aircraft and
    vehicles.

3.  Conduct spot inspection of pilot records. Verify that flight reviews
    are properly documented.

4.  Review flight release procedures for adequacy.

5.  The unit commander or his representative shall review flight
    operations and ensure that flight operations are properly planned
    and conducted in accordance with CAP and FAA regulations: Verify use
    of ORM, ADM, and correct forms usage.

6.  Verify that aircraft are properly secured when not flying.

7.  Review aircraft logbooks and paperwork. Verify that any uncorrected
    discrepancies do not adversely affect safe operations.

8.  Verify that maintenance forms are available for documenting
    discrepancies.

9.  Verify that required documents are in the aircraft.

10. Verify that all required inspections are being accomplished and
    logged.

11. Verify that a system exists for ensuring pilots are aware if
    aircraft is grounded for maintenance.

12. Review ground vehicle logs, verify that required inspections are
    documented.

**[For units with facilities]{.underline}**

13. Verify that electrical outlets are not overloaded and that
    electrical cords do not pose tripping or damage hazard.

14. Remove any extension cord hazards across doorways or cords from room
    to room.

15. Verify any stairways are well-lit and provided with hand rails.

16. Verify that fire extinguishers are available and have current
    inspection.

17. Verify that passageways are kept clear, and that emergency exits are
    useable.

18. Verify that recent safety bulletins are posted and read by all CAP
    personnel.

**REMARKS**: (Identify any unsatisfactory items and note any recommended
actions)

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Attach additional sheets as required.

  --------------------- -------------------------------------------------
  Inspecting Officer    
  (sign/date)           

  Unit Commander        
  (sign/date)           
  --------------------- -------------------------------------------------

06/05 IWF 63
**Appendix 8.**

**[LAB SAFETY WALKTHROUGH CHECKLIST]{.underline}**

> Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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  **BEHAVIOR**                                             

  Everyone wearing a lab coat (working at bench,           
  instrument, hood)                                        

  Safety glasses worn with hazardous chemical work         

  No shorts, short skirts (w/o leggings) or open toed      
  shoes                                                    

  Computer: straight wrists, supported arms, relaxed       
  shoulders,                                               

  Computer: eyes forward, back supported                   

                                                           

  **GENERAL**                                              

  No food or drink items in lab areas, trash included      

  Showers & eye stations not blocked                       

  Slip hazards marked with yellow signs                    

  Gas cylinders secured- 2 straps                          

  Electrical panels and disconnects not blocked            

                                                           

  **FUME HOODS**                                           

  Sash is at or below indicated work level                 

  Containers have lids on                                  

  Containers have labels and are in secondary containment  

  Working area is clean and organized                      

  Fumehood is not being used as a chemical storage area    

                                                           

  **CHEMICAL**                                             

  All containers in the SAA have a Waste Label (red &      
  white square)                                            

  All SAA labels filled out completely (all sections exc.  
  WAA)                                                     

  Pickup finished prior to 9-month cutoff                  

  No chemicals w/o barcodes                                

  No bottles, flasks or tubes w/o labels (name, date,      
  contents)                                                

  No bottles containing liquids w/o secondary containment  
  (hood, floor, cabinets)                                  

  Peroxide formers tested and labeled for peroxide         
  concentration (less than 30 ppm)                         

                                                           

  **BIOHAZARD**                                            

  Green Biohazard bin lids on tightly when not in use      

  Red Biohazard bin lid closed                             

  Grey Biohazard bin lid closed tightly                    
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## ALLERGENIC PRODUCTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

####### CENTER FOR BIOLOGICS EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

## 

##  

> **[ACTING CHAIR]{.underline}**
>
> Burks, A. Wesley, M.D. 8/31/04
>
> Chief of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
>
> Duke University Medical Center
>
> Box 3530
>
> Durham, North Carolina 27710

##### EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Freas, William, Ph.D.

Center for Biologics Evaluation

and Research, FDA (HFM-71)

1401 Rockville Pike

Rockville, Maryland 20852-1448

\(301\) 827-0314

Fax (301) 827-0294

E-mail: <freas@cber.fda.gov>

######### COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Brown, Jane S.

Center for Biologics Evaluation

and Research, FDA (HFM-71)

1401 Rockville Pike

Rockville, Maryland 20852-1448

\(301\) 827-1296

FAX (301) 827-0294

E-mail: Brownj@cber.fda.gov

**[COMMITTEE MEMBERS]{.underline}**

Gruchalla, Rebecca S., M.D., Ph.D. 8/31/04 Associate Professor of
Internal Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

University of Texas

Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75390-8859

Berger, Melvin, M.D. 8/31/05

Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology

Division of Immunology/Allergy

Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital

11100 Euclid Avenue, MC6008B

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

MacDonald, Susan M., M.D. 8/31/05

Associate Professor of Medicine

The Johns Hopkins University School of

Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center

Division of Clinical Immunology

5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle

Baltimore, Maryland 21224-6801

Nelson, Harold S. M.D. 8/31/05

Senior Staff Physician

Department of Medicine

#### National Jewish Medical and 

Research Center

1400 Jackson Street

Denver, Colorado 80206

### Granady, Lynelle C., M.D. 8/31/06

Associate Physician

ENT and Allergy Associates, L.L.P.

### 12 East 87^th^ Street

New York, New York 10128

### 

######### NON-VOTING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE 

Hauck, Peter R. 8/31/05

Alk Abello, Inc.

35 Channel Drive

Port Washington, New York 11050

###### Revised 3/19/04
**Designing Reliability into Hybrid DC/DC Converters**

Richard Miller

Director, Space Programs

Advanced Analog/M-3

Hybrid DC/DC Converters provide the end user many benefits not readily
available in other formats. Principal among these benefits is small size
and low mass, both properties considered highly desirable by the
designers of space and airborne equipment. The hybrid format presents to
the DC/DC converter designer numerous benefits as well. However, the
hybrid format can also present the DC/DC converter designer a number of
challenges as well. To incorporate the greatest reliability into a
hybrid DC/DC converter, the designer must take full advantage of the
available benefits. He must also adequately address the challenges
presented by hybrids to assure mitigation of their potentially
deleterious effects on long-term reliability.

The presentation looks at the applications of hybrid DC/DC converters in
space, the beneficial aspects of this topology as well as the
challenging aspects of the format. The author seeks to show that by
initiating a design with a thorough understanding of all the issues, a
very reliable design can be assured. A short look at the tools available
to quantify reliability is included.
![](media/image1.png){width="1.8979166666666667in"
height="0.8798611111111111in"}**New Mexico Non-Taxable Transaction
Certificate (NM NTTC) Form**

Below is the form that needs to be completed and submitted to CFO-1 in
order to supply a NM NTTC to a vendor requesting a NTTC (usually
referred to as a Tax Exempt Certificate). Please have the vendor provide
the following information and FAX this form to:

CFO-1 Accounts Payable

Fax: (505) 665-8357

**Any questions, please contact:**

Dorene Rodriguez (505)667-4083

Maggie Martinez (505)665-9748

Veronica Sisneros (505)667-7642

Lori Hicks (505)665-7426

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Company Name (the name as registered with tax authorities)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_or\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

New Mexico CRS Identification Number Federal ID Number or Social Sec.
Number

(an 11 digit #: ##-######-###) (a 9 digit #: ##-#######)

NOTE: Only one or the other number is required. However, if the vendor
is registered in the State of New Mexico the New Mexico CRS number must
be provided.

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Mailing Address

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NTTC Type Requested \[check all that apply\]:

-   Type 2: for tangibles for resale, lease, or re-lease, or for
    purchase by manufacturer

-   Type 5: for services for resale, for export, or for services
    performed on manufactured products

-   Type 15: for tangible personal property purchased by qualified
    federal contractors

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Vendor Contact

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Lanl Contact/Number, in case of questions
Glen Gatz, Kearney, Nebraska (308) 237-3118

# GREATER PROTECTION AFFORDED BLOOMINGTON 

# THANKS TO USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

**Kearney, Neb., May 25, 2005---**The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a community facility grant
of \$13,500 to the Village of Bloomington, Neb. Funds will replace the
Village's emergency/early warning system to provide greater emergency
and hazardous weather alert to the entire community of nearly 125 rural
residents. Siren will have control system that allows for activation by
proper authorities. Village is contributing \$4,570 towards the project.

"The Village is very thankful for the help USDA Rural Development has
provided in purchasing a new siren system for our community. The
residents feel more secure by knowing that they have a reliable and
dependable alert system in case of any kind of emergency. On behalf of
the Village we say thank you," stated Lawrence Waring, chairperson for
the Village of Bloomington.

"It is a great pleasure to help Bloomington to improve their emergency
siren system," stated Glen Gatz, community programs specialist for USDA
Rural Development. "USDA Rural Development has helped bring greater
emergency alert and protection to rural residents in many communities
like Bloomington."

For additional information contact Glen Gatz, phone, (308) 237-3118,
(402) 437-5093 (TDY); <glen.gatz@ne.usda.gov>; 4009 North 6^th^ Avenue,
Kearney, Neb. 68848-0730. Visit <http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne/>.

\#

USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and
Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director,
OCR, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410. 20250-9410.
# Calculation of the Fatality Factor, F

All exposures above 18% (137 mm Hg) are defined to be \"safe\" and to
not contribute to fatality, therefore the value of F is zero. That is,
if the lowest attainable oxygen concentration is 18%, then the value of
F is 10^-7^. This value would result in one fatality in 10 million
hours. An expected rate of occurrence of the event of 1 per hour would
result in F=1. At decreasing concentrations, the value of F should
increase until, at some point, the probability of fatality becomes
unity. That point was selected to be 8.8% (67 mm Hg) oxygen, the
concentration at which one minute of consciousness is expected.

![](media/image1.wmf)**Figure A-1.**

Fatality factor (F~i~) versus the lowest attainable oxygen concentration

The value of F depends on the oxygen concentration, the duration of
exposure and the difficulty of escape. For convenience of calculation,
Figure A-1 defines the relationship between the value of F and the
lowest attainable oxygen concentration. This relationship should be used
when no better estimate of the probability of fatality from a given
event is available. The lowest concentration is used rather than an
average.

Oxygen concentrations can be converted to partial pressures by,

Po~2~ = CPa

Where, C = oxygen concentration (volume %)

Po~2~ = oxygen partial pressure (mm Hg)

## Pa = atmospheric pressure (mm Hg), approximately 760 mm Hg at BNL
DTS85S.8 (08/00)

[LETTER REQUESTING SUBCONTRACT REPORTS -- SAMPLE LETTER]{.underline}

[INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}

-   This sample letter is required to be used under contracts which
    include the FAR Clause 52.219-9 when the contractor requires a
    reminder to submit the SF 294 and SF 295 forms.

-   This sample letter requires customization to address which of the
    subcontract report(s) the Contractor failed to submit.

-   [REMINDER FOR CONTRACTING OFFICERS]{.underline}: Upon receipt of the
    completed SF 294, please ensure two (2) copies of the report are
    provided to the Acquisition Division Small Business Specialist in
    DTS-853.

***{Insert date}***

***{Insert the Contractor's name, address and the***

***name of the assigned contract administrator}\
***

Subject: Reminder - Subcontract Reporting Requirement; Contract No.
***[{Insert proposed contract number}]{.underline}***

Dear ***{Insert name of the Contractor's Contract Administrator}***:

In accordance with paragraph (d)(10) of the contract clause FAR 52.219-9
entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan," you are reminded of the
contract requirement to submit subcontract reports on Standard Forms
(SF) 294 and 295 (copies enclosed) attributable to the subject contract.
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Contracting Officer

Enclosures

bcc: Official File

DTS-85X/Reading File
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Staff Contact: Russ Vought, x68581 October 6, 2004

**DRAFT**

##### Policy Brief..............FY 2005 District of Columbia Appropriations 

**Note**: Congress has authority over the local revenues collected by
the District of Columbia. As a result, each year the DC appropriations
bill provides both the local revenues and an additional federal
allotment. During House floor consideration, only amendments regarding
the federal portion are in order.

> **[Restrictions on Use of Funds:]{.underline}**
>
> [Domestic Partner Benefits]{.underline}: Maintains provision that
> prohibits federal funds, but NOT District funds from being used to
> provide employment, health, or governmental benefits to unmarried
> (whether heterosexual or homosexual) domestic partners.

[Abortion]{.underline}: Maintains the prohibition on the use of Federal
or District funds for abortions (except for the life of the mother or in
cases of rape or incest).

[Self-Determination]{.underline}: Maintains the prohibition on the use
of federal or District funds to seek voting representation in Congress.
Prohibits the use of federal funds for salaries, expenses, and other
costs associated with the offices of U.S. Senator or Representative.

[Needle Exchange]{.underline}: Maintains prohibition on the use of
federal or District Funds for the operation of needle exchange programs.

[Medical Marijuana]{.underline}: Maintains the prohibition on the use of
federal or District Funds to implement any medical marijuana program.

[Lawyer Fees for IDEA Cases]{.underline}: Prohibits federal or District
funds from being used to pay the fees of an attorney who represents any
party in an action against the DC Public Schools under the Individuals
with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in excess of \$4,000 for that action. The
language also prohibits the paying of fees of an attorney or firm whom
the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia determines to
have a pecuniary interest, either through an attorney, officer or
employee of the firm, in any special education diagnostic services,
schools, or other special education service providers.

**[Language of Note:]{.underline}**

[Anacostia Waterfront Initiative]{.underline}: The bill provides \$3
million for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative. Last year, \$4.9
million was provided for the project. According to the Appropriations
Committee, the initiative is a multi-year project to revitalize the
communities along the Anacostia River by designing and constructing a
pedestrian and bike path from the Potomac River to the Maryland border.

[Asian Carp in the Great Lakes]{.underline}: The bill provides \$6.8
million for a project for the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Dispersal
Barrier (IL). According to the Appropriations Committee staff, this is
to help keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
Voluntary Report - public distribution

**Date:** 11/18/2005

**GAIN Report Number:** IN5125

IN5125

**India**

**Agricultural Situation**

**Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, #43**

**2005**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Chad R. Russell

U.S. Embassy, New Delhi

**Prepared by:**

V. Shunmugam

**Report Highlights:**

\*Vegetable oil tariff values raised by \$10-24 per ton\*.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

New Delhi \[IN1\]

\[IN\]

Welcome to Hot Bites from India, a weekly summary of issues of interest
to the U.S. agricultural community. The report includes information that
has been garnered during travel within India, reported in the local
media, or offered by host country officials and agricultural analysts.
Press articles are included in this report. Significant issues will be
expanded upon in subsequent reports from this office.

DISCLAIMER: Any press summary contained herein does NOT reflect USDA's,
the U.S. Embassy's, or any other U.S. government agency's point of view
or official policy.

**VEGETABLE OIL TARIFF VALUES RAISED BY \$10-24 PER TON**

The Finance Ministry raised tariff values for edible oils by \$10-24 per
ton, effective November 15, 2005, allegedly in line with international
prices (notification can be downloaded from:
[www.cbec.gov.in/cae/customs/cs-act/notifications/notfns-2k5/csnt94-2k5.htm]{.underline}).
While the increase is \$10 per ton for crude degummed soybean oil, the
increase for the palm group of oils is between \$16-24/ton. This
revision is the third within the last month. (Source: Business Line,
10/16/05)

# RECENT REPORTS SUBMITTED BY FAS/NEW DELHI

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  **REPORT    **SUBJECT**                             **DATE SUBMITTED**
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  IN5123      Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, #42      10/28/05
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**WE ARE ON THE NET**

We are available at
[www.usembassy.state.gov/posts/in1/wwwh43.html]{.underline} or visit our
headquarter's home page at [www.fas.usda.gov]{.underline} for a complete
selection of FAS worldwide agricultural reporting.

**FAS/NEWDELHI EMAIL**

To reach FAS/New Delhi, email us at [Agnewdelhi@usda.gov]{.underline}.
**ACKNOWLEDGMENTS**

This document was prepared by the Statistics and Forecast Branch
(APO-110), Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, under the direction of
Mr. Robert L. Bowles. The following individuals were responsible for
individual subject areas:

**Economic Environment**: Daniel E. Taylor (202) 267-3302

Cheryl L. Miner (202) 493-4236

**Commercial Air Carriers**:

Passengers: Roger D. Schaufele, Jr. (202) 267-3306

Cargo: J. Peter LeBoff (202) 267-3361

**Regionals/Commuters**: Cheryl L. Miner (202) 493-4236

Charles H. Moles\--Retired

**General Aviation/Helicopters**:

Forecasts: Darryl E. Bertolucci (202) 267-3103

Survey Data: Darryl E. Bertolucci (202) 267-3103

**FAA Workload Measures**:

Forecasts: Roger D. Schaufele, Jr. (202) 267-3306

Cheryl L. Miner (202) 493-4236

Data: Information Systems Branch, APO-130

**Statistical Assistance**: Diane M. Green (202) 267-3352

**Text and Table Preparation**: Statistics and Forecast Branch Staff

**Forecast Conference Planner**: Linda Baranovics (202) 267-7924

**APO Websites**:

> Forecasts/Statistical Publications
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>
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# Email 

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Congressman Goodlatte's Weekly Column: June 11, 2004

Remembering One of Us

Asked what Americans saw in him, Ronald Reagan replied, "Would you laugh
if I told you that I think, maybe, they see themselves...?"

Hardly would we laugh.

A few years ago I visited Rancho del Cielo, Reagan's beloved "Ranch in
the Sky". The home reflects the man\...with Nancy's and his TV trays
still standing by their respective recliners, both facing the old black
and white television. It seems they've just gone out for a trail ride
and will return at any moment.

At purchase the ranch was a mere 600 sq. feet. Reagan labored diligently
to remodel and expand it. Even so, the only thing grand about it is the
natural surroundings. Asked once to explain the ranch\'s almost magnetic
appeal for him, Reagan replied with a quote from the Psalms:  \"I look
to the hills from whence cometh my strength.\"

Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth were among the
notables he hosted there. Gorbachev was disappointed by the humble
ranch, knowing the lavish palaces of European leaders. However, it's
fitting that the place at which Reagan felt most at ease disarmed the
world's dignitaries...he always related best with common folks.

And yet he was far from ordinary. To the contrary he lived an
*extra*ordinary life which had a profound impact on the span of human
history.

He left us on the eve of the 60^th^ anniversary of D-Day, and almost 20
years to the day of one of his most beloved speeches, where he offered a
compelling picture of how "the boys of Point du Hoc," struck a death
knell to the Nazism and Fascism gripping Europe.

He extended this same moral clarity to the great conflict of his day,
possessing a steadfast commitment to not just contain communism, but
defeat it. In rebuilding the military, and facing down the tyranny of
communism, he relegated the Evil Empire to the ash heap of history. In
restoring our faith in the free enterprise system through cutting taxes
he encouraged innovation.

And most importantly he instilled in us his eternal optimism in America.

Reflecting on his death, may we find consolation in the words he spoke
to a grieving nation in the wake of the *Challenger* disaster whose crew
perished on his watch. They, and now he, has, "slipped the surly bonds
of earth to touch the face of God."

In his farewell address Reagan described how he envisioned the "shining
city," he had invoked countless times. He observed this of his time in
office, "We weren\'t just marking time. We made a difference. We made
the city stronger, we made the city freer, and we left her in good
hands. All in all, not bad, not bad at all."

Not bad reflects the modesty of the man but not the magnitude of his
accomplishments. He set this nation on a new course that still inspires
us. We have a right to dream great dreams he said...because after all we
are Americans.

Yes, Mr. President we do see ourselves in you.

Word Count: 501
**Title:** Do Coastal Ecosystems Mitigate Storm Surges and Tsunamis

**Statement of Problem:** Governments worldwide have recently embarked
on many expensive restoration projects involving barrier islands,
coastal marshes and mangrove forests following catastrophic disturbance
A commonly-held perception among the general public, policy-makers, and
some scientists is that coastal ecosystems provide significant
measurable protection to human habitation during extreme storms and
tsunamis. Restoration activities have been particularly intensive after
the December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean and the 2005 hurricane
season in the Gulf of Mexico. Yet, the scientific evidence is equivocal.
Field observations and some modeling studies cast doubt on these widely
held beliefs. The scientific question can be cast in terms of the
interactions between coastal ecosystems and extreme events. Firstly, how
are coastal ecosystems impacted by extreme events? And secondly, do
coastal ecosystems mitigate the extreme event, that is, under what
conditions do they afford some form of protection, and if so, how much?

**Objectives:** First, thoroughly review the literature concerning the
role of coastal ecosystems in mitigating damage to build a publicly
accessible comprehensive database of actual observations that can be
used for analyses. This literature review will also provide insights
into how these perceptions came about and how they have been propagated.
Second, bring physical and biological scientists in a major workshop to
address this topic. Many hydrodynamic models exist concerning tsunami
propagation through mangroves. However these models are badly
miscalibrated in how they represent the forests. Similar situations
exist for other types of coastal ecosystems. Third, disseminate the
results and recommendations to the public-policy makers and appropriate
government entities to ensure the recommendations are included in the
planning process.

**Relevance and Impact:** The cost of restoring coastal ecosystems and
communities is huge. Restoration must be based on sound science and the
general public and decision makers must understand their options.

**Partnerships:** A number of scientists from all disciplines in USGS
have expertise pertinent to this project. Federal partners include the
National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service, both of which have
coastal units along all US coastlines. The US Army Corps of Engineers
would be extremely interested in the results.