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**REGULATORY ALERT**

**NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION**

**1775 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314**

**DATE: June 2007 NO: 07-RA-05**

**TO: All Federally-Insured Credit Unions**

**SUBJECT: Suspicious Activity Report Documentation and**

**Requests by Law Enforcement to Maintain Accounts**

Dear Board of Directors:

This Regulatory Alert is to notify you of the June 2007 publication of
interpretive guidance by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
(FinCEN). FinCEN issued interpretive guidance on two separate subjects:

-   Suspicious Activity Report Supporting Documentation; and

-   Requests by Law Enforcement for Financial Institutions to Maintain
    Accounts.

A brief synopsis of each interpretive guidance is included below.

**[Suspicious Activity Report Supporting Documentation
(FIN-2007-G003)]{.underline}**

When a credit union files a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), it is
required to maintain a copy of the SAR and the original or business
record equivalent of any supporting documentation for a period of five
years from the filing date. Credit unions must provide all documentation
supporting the filing of a SAR upon request by FinCEN or an appropriate
law enforcement or supervisory agency.

Supporting documentation refers to all documents or records considered
in making the decision to file a SAR, and depends on the facts and
circumstances of each case. Disclosure of SARs to appropriate law
enforcement and supervisory agencies is protected by the safe harbor
provisions applicable to both voluntary and mandatory suspicious
activity reporting by credit unions.

A complete copy of the FinCEN Advisory FIN-2007-G003 may be obtained at:

<http://www.fincen.gov/Supporting_Documentation_Guidance.pdf>

**[Requests by Law Enforcement for Financial Institutions to Maintain
Accounts (FIN-2007-G002)]{.underline}**

Law enforcement may have an interest in ensuring certain account
relationships remain open, despite suspicious or potential criminal
activity in connection with the account. Complying with such a request
may further law enforcement efforts to combat money laundering,
terrorist financing, and other crimes. However, each credit union must
ultimately make the decision to maintain or close an account in
accordance with its own standards and guidelines.

When law enforcement requests a particular account be maintained, the
credit union should ask for a [written]{.underline} request. The request
should be issued by a supervisory agent or an attorney representing the
federal, state, or local law enforcement agency. It should indicate the
purpose, and specify a duration not to exceed six months. FinCEN
recommends credit unions maintain documentation of such requests for at
least five years after the request has expired.

A complete copy of the FinCEN Advisory FIN-2007-G002 may be obtained at:

<http://www.fincen.gov/Maintaining_Accounts_Guidance.pdf>

Should you have any questions, please contact your district examiner,
regional office or state supervisory authority.

> Sincerely,
>
> /s/
>
> JoAnn M Johnson

# Chairman
![](media/image1.png){width="1.3194444444444444in" height="1.0375in"}

125 E. 11th Street

Austin, Texas 78701-2483

\(512\) 463-8588 FAX (512) 463-9896

Sept. 25, 2005

**Hurricane Rita Traffic Briefing -- 6 a.m.**

> The phased return to Houston by residents that evacuated in advance of
> Hurricane Rita begins this morning. The goal of the re-entry plan is
> to have a safe and orderly return of 2.5 million people to Houston.
> Heavy traffic and very limited fuel availability are still issues that
> motorists will face.
>
> Residents are asked to return home on three separate days based on
> which segment of the city they live in.
>
> **Day 1, Sunday, Sept. 25**
>
> Residents west of I-45 and north of I-10, including those residing in
> Tomball, The Woodlands, Waller, Hockley, Katy, Brookshire and
> surrounding communities.
>
> **Day 2, Monday, Sept. 26**
>
> Residents south of I-10 and west of I-45 south., including those
> residing in Richmond, Stafford, Rosenberg, Sugarland, Pearland and
> surrounding communities, including all Houston residents who reside
> inside of I-610.
>
> **Day 3, Tuesay, Sept. 27**
>
> Residents in all remaining areas east of I-45 and north of I-10
> extending to Liberty and Chambers counties.
>
> A return plan for residents of communities in storm-impacted areas is
> pending further damage assessment. These counties include: Galveston,
> Angelina, Polk, San Jacinto, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson,
> Orange, Tyler, Hardin, Jasper, and Newton.
>
> View the re-entry schedule map at
> [www.dot.state.tx.us](http://www.dot.state.tx.us/)
>
> The Trinity River Bridge on U.S. 59, about half-way between Houston
> and Lufkin, is closed as a precaution while water is being released
> from Lake Livingston due to damage to the lake's dam from Hurricane
> Rita. While the bridge is closed, southbound traffic on U.S. 59 will
> be detoured to Huntsville on U.S. 190 where they will connect to I-45
> to Houston. Northbound traffic will be detoured around the bridge to
> the west using S.H. 150, SH 156 and U.S. 190 to rejoin U.S. 59 in
> Livingston.
>
> A traffic switch on I-45 in Navarro County south of Dallas was
> completed Saturday night providing motorists access to two southbound
> lanes at a construction site where traffic had been reduced to one
> lane. The change was made to benefit hurricane evacuees heading back
> to the Texas Gulf Coast region. Northbound traffic is now restricted
> to one lane.

\- 30 -

For more information, call the TxDOT Public Information Office, (512)
463-8588.
NY 863676

JUN 17 1991

CLA-2-96:S:N:N:1 236 863676

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9615.11.4000 9615.19.6010 9615.11.3000 9902.71.13

(7117.90.50) 7117.90.5000 7009.92.1000 7009.91.1000 4202.22.1500

4202.32.2000

Mr. Joseph J. Kenny

Liberty International N.Y, Inc.

149-15 177th Street

Jamaica, New York 11434

RE: The tariff classification of two Plastic Accessory Kits

(Style#s 61/004 and 62/001) from China.

Dear Mr. Kenny:

In your letter dated May 15, 1991 on behalf of your client

Rosecraft Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The prospective imports, style#s 61/004 and 62/001, consist

of the following items:

Description Classification HTS RATE OF DUTY

1\. Two plastic heart combs, hair-slides, 9615. 5.3 Percent

shaped ponytail and the like: of hard 11. ad Valorem

holders, two plastic rubber or plastics: 4000

animal ponytail not set with imita-

holders, and a plastic tion gemstones.

pin-up clip.

(Style# 61/004)

2\. Polyester ponytail other combs, 9615. 11 percent

holders. (Style# 61/004 hair-slides, and the 19. ad valorem

and 62/001) like: of textile 6010

materials

3\. Plastic combs Plastic combs, valued 9615. 28.8 cents

(Style \# 61/004 and over \$4.50 per gross 11. per gross

62/001 3000 plus 4.6

per cent

ad valorem

4\. Plastic bangle Jewelry provided 9902. free of

bracelets for in subheading 71.13 duty

(style# 61/004 7117.19.10, 7117. (7117.

and 62/001 90.50 or 7117.90.40 90.50)

(except parts)

valued not over 5 cents

per piece.

5\. Plastic bead necklace Imitation jewelry: 7117. 11 percent

(Style# 62/001) other: other:valued 90. ad valorem

over 20 cents per 5000

dozen pieces or parts

6\. Glass mirror Glass mirrors: 7009. 7.8 percent

in a plastic frame framed: not over 92. ad valorem

(Style# 61/004) 929 CM 2 in reflect- 5000

ing area.

7\. Glass mirror on a Glass mirrors: 7009. 7.8 percent

plastic handle unframed: not over 91. ad valorem

(Style#62/1001) 929 CM 2 in reflecting 1000

area

8\. Child\'s handbag Handbags, whether or 4202. 20 percent

(style# 62/001) or not with shoulder 22. ad valorem

strap, including 1500

those without handles,

with outer surface of

plastic sheeting

9\. Cosmetic bag Articles of a kind 4202. 20 percent

(style# 61/004) carried in the pocket 32. ad valorem

or in the handbag 2000

with outer surface of

plastic sheeting, other:

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section

177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry

documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the

documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be

brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the

transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire

Area Director

New York Seaport
25-1011.  [Taking testimony in another state]{.underline}

A.  In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a
child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are
located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the
child, by deposition or other means allowable in this state for
testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order
that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may
prescribe the manner in which and the terms on which the testimony is
taken.

B.  A court of this state may permit an individual residing in another
state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or
other electronic means before a designated court or at another location
in that state. A court of this state shall cooperate with courts of
other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition
or testimony.

C.  Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of
this state by technological means that do not produce an original
writing shall not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the
means of transmission.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[(***LAST NAME OF PARTICIPANT***)]{.underline} **wins national Civil Air
Patrol public affairs award**

(***[DATELINE, e.g. HOLLYWOOD, Fla.)]{.underline}*** -- [(***Name of
participant***)]{.underline} of [(***City, State***)]{.underline} was
recognized with an Air Force Maj. Howell Balsem (**[type]{.underline}**)
award in the (**[category]{.underline}**) during the Civil Air Patrol's
Public Affairs Officer Academy held Aug. 5-6 in Kissimmee, Fla.

The Balsem awards honor top-notch public relations initiatives produced
over the past year by CAP officers and cadets throughout the nation.

A CAP member since (***[date member joined]{.underline}***), [(***Last
name***)]{.underline} serves as a [(***job title***)]{.underline} for
[(***name of unit***)]{.underline} . (***[Fill in additional noteworthy
biographical details]{.underline}*** .

The academy featured seminars on media relations, crisis communication,
public relations planning, writing and more. Among the high-profile
speakers were CNN correspondent Miles O'Brien; Col. Mike Caldwell,
deputy director of public affairs, Secretary of the Air Force Office of
Public Affairs, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.; Mike Strickler, public
affairs operations officer for Air Force North at Tyndall Air Force
Base, Fla.; and Lt. Col. Cindy Ryan, national public affairs team leader
who handled international media relations during CAP's month long search
in 2007 for adventurer Steve Fossett. In addition to the search for
Fossett, O'Brien covered Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the loss of Space
Shuttle Columbia in 2003.

"CAP's 900 PAOs across America work tirelessly to help the communities
we serve understand who we are and what we do," said Brig. Gen. Amy S.
Courter, CAP interim national commander. "Professional development
opportunities such as this one ensure that CAP members have the
resources and the skills to reach their full potential as volunteers."

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a
nonprofit organization with more than 56,000 members nationwide. Its
volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and
counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local
agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and
serve as mentors to the nearly 22,000 young people currently
participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions
for America for more than 66 years. For more information, visit
[www.cap.gov](http://www.cap.gov/).

**CONTACT:**

***[(INSERT LOCAL CONTACT INFO HERE)]{.underline}***
**§3.1002 Political subdivisions of United States.**

No part of any accrued benefits will be used to reimburse any political
subdivision of the United States for expenses incurred in the last
sickness or burial of any beneficiary. (See §3.1(o)). (Authority: 38
U.S.C. 5121(b) and 5502(d))

\[39 FR 15126, May 1, 1974\]

**§3.1003 Returned and canceled checks.**

Where the payee of a check for benefits has died prior to negotiating
the check, the check shall be returned to the issuing office and
canceled.

\(a\) The amount represented by the returned check, or any amount
recovered following improper negotiation of the check, shall be payable
to the living person or persons in the order of precedence listed in
§3.1000(a)(1) through (4), except that the total amount payable shall
not include any payment for the month in which the payee died (see
§3.500(g)), and payments to persons described in §3.1000(a)(4) shall be
limited to the amount necessary to reimburse such persons for the
expenses of last sickness and/or burial.

\(1\) There is no limit on the retroactive period for which payment of
the amount represented by the check may be made, and no time limit for
filing a claim to obtain the proceeds of the check or for furnishing
evidence to perfect a claim.

\(2\) Nothing in this section will preclude payment to an otherwise
entitled claimant having a lower order of precedence under §3.1000(a)(1)
through (4), if it is shown that the person or persons having a higher
order of precedence are deceased at the time the claim is adjudicated.

\(b\) Subject to the limitations in §3.500(g) of this part, any amount
not paid in the manner provided in paragraph (a) of this section shall
be paid to the estate of the deceased payee, provided that the estate,
including the amount paid under this paragraph, will not revert to the
state because there is no one eligible to inherit it.

\(c\) The provisions of this section do not apply to checks for lump
sums representing amounts withheld under §3.551(b) or §3.557. These
amounts are subject to the provisions of §3.1001 and §3.1007, as
applicable. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 5122)

\[59 FR 25329, May 16, 1994; 64 FR 54207, Oct. 6, 1999\]

**Supplement *Highlights* references**: 11(2), 39(1).
TO: Chief Executive Officers of National Banks, Deputy Comptrollers,
Department and Division Heads, and Examining Personnel

Several banks and brokerage firms have been investigated recently by the
Securities and Exchange Commission for possible securities
\"free-riding.\" Free riding occurs when customers buy and sell
securities, usually on the same day, in amounts greatly exceeding the
amount allowed under margin collateral requirements. Banks, as well as
brokerage firms, have incurred losses when these customers failed to pay
for their trades.

Free riding often begins when a custodial account is opened with a bank
trust department. The customer also establishes brokerage accounts
through which the customer directs securities trades. The customer
advises the broker-dealer that payment for such trades will be made
through the custodial account.

The free-rider attempts to profit from short-term changes in market
prices of securities, without placing significant personal funds at
risk. Free-riders frequently place a buy order for securities,
anticipating a near-term market price increase, and intending to pay for
the securities with the proceeds from the sale of the same securities.

Banks that permit such transactions without requiring adequate margin
collateral face significant risks when a customer\'s custody account
does not contain enough money to complete a purchase order or enough
securities to complete a sale order. These risks include: (1)
enforcement actions for violation of the Federal Reserve Board\'s margin
lending standards in Regulation U (12 CFR Part 221) or for aiding and
abetting violations of Regulation X (12 CFR Part 224) jor Regulation T
(12 CFR Part 220); and (2) loss of bank funds needed to complete the
trades of customers who fail to pay.

The OCC wants to alert national banks to the free-riding problem and its
potential risks. In this connection, the OCC recommends that national
banks review their policies and procedures for accepting custodial
agency accounts and clearing securities transactions. Such policies and
procedures should:

-   set standards for the acceptance of new custodial accounts,
    including customer background and credit information;

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-   require identification of broker-dealers sending securities to and
    receiving funds from customer accounts, and establish systems to
    track accounts involving numerous broker-dealers;

-   disaffirm customer trades where acceptance would result in a
    violation of Regulation U; and

-   determine that each account has sufficient funds to perform any
    trade or, if a margin credit is extended, that collateral
    requirements are met.

Questions concerning this issuance may be directed to your supervisory
office or Dean Miller or William L. Granovsky of the Compliance
Management Department in Washington at (202) 874-4447.

In addition, banks may also refer to the supervisory letter recently
issued by the Federal Reserve Board staff discussing the Federal
Reserve\'s margin lending regulations as they apply to free-riding
(SR93-13 (March 16, 1993)).

Stephen M. Cross

Deputy Comptroller for Compliance Management
> Kancelarija za komunikacii: +389 (0)2 308-0446
>
> Mobilen: +389 (0)70 323-807
>
> Email: <talbor@usaid.gov>
>
> www.usaid.org.mk

SOOP\[TENIE DO MEDIUMI

Ekspert od Soedinetite dr\`avi se sre}ava so \`enite vo politika od
Makedonija.   Pretstavuva strategii za efektivna komunikacija

Spored Kristina Horn \[iler, ekpert za pra{aweta povrzani so \`enite
politi\~ari vo SAD, komunikaciskite strategii mora da im ovozo\`at na
\`enite da se zdobijat so politi\~ki kredibilitet. \"Mojata cel e da ja
ohrabram pogolemata zastapenost na \`enite vo makedonskata politika,\"
veli \[iler, profesor na Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).

Prezentacijata i panel diskusijata }e bide bazirana na novata kniga na
\[iler: Pravila na upravuvawe: rod, metafori i politi\~ki identitet""
([Governing Codes: Gender, Metaphor, and Political
Identity")]{.underline}, vo koja diskutira za \`enite politi\~ari vo SAD
i komunikaciskite strategii koi tie gi koristat za da se zdobijat so
kredibilitet i da pobedat na izborite vo ramkite na nivniot specifi\~en
kulturen i politi\~ki kontekst.

Za vreme na prestojot vo Makedonija, \[iler planira da gi \~ue li\~nite
iskustva na \`enite od makedoskata politika i lekciite koi tie gi
nau\~ile. Nejzinata rabota vo Makedonija }e opfati i sostavuvawe na
specifi\~na lista na komunikaciski strategii {to \`enite politi\~ari vo
Makedonija mo\`at da gi koristat za dobivawe na kredibilitet i
pretstavuvawe na pretstojnite Parlamentarni izbori.

Diskusiite }e vklu\~at \`eni od politi\~kite partii kako SDSM, VMRO
DPMNE, LDP, DPA, DUI, VMRO-Narodna i \~lenovi na nevladini organizacii
kako UVOM, Makedonskoto \`ensko lobi i Ministerstvoto za trud i
socijalna politika. Ovoj nastan e ovozmo\`en so pomo{ta od strana na
proektot na Amerikanska agencija za me\|unaroden razvoj, USAID za visoko
obrazovanie i u\~ewe (Higher Education and Learning Project) i
Me\|unarodniot Republikanski Institut (International Republican
Institute (IRI).

BELE\[KA DO UREDNICITE:

Posetata na Horn \[iler e potpomognata od Univerzitetot JIE, edinstven
univerzitet na Balkanot koj ima katedra za komunikaciski nauki. USAID go
poddr\`uva razvojot na programite preku anga\`irawe na profesori od
Univerzitetot Indijana (IUPUI), koi predavaat pove}e predmeti na
Univerzitetot JIE vo ramkite na programata za visoko obrazovanie.
Profesorkata \[iler }e predava komunikaciski nauki vo politikata i
polovite.

Od 1993, amerikanskiot narod investira{e vo Makedonija nad 400 milioni
dolari preku USAID. Vo momentot se sproveduvaat nad 30 proekti so
vrednost od 35 milioni dolari godi{no. Ovie proekti imaat za cel da ja
poddr\`at tranzicijata na Makedonija kon pazarna ekonomija i
multietni\~ko demokratsko op{testvo. Tie sodr\`at inicijativi za
zabrzuvawe na ekonomskiot rast, razvivawe na demokratski institucii, i
za educirawe na gra\|anite za potrebite na modernata ekonomija. USAID
obezbeduva ekonomska i humanitarna pomo{ vo pove}e od 100 zemji. Za
pove}e informacii posetete ja internet stranicata
[www.USAID.org.mk](http://www.USAID.org.mk/).
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***NEWS FROM:***

# CONGRESSMAN DARRELL ISSA

***Serving California's 49^th^ District***

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height="0.8854166666666666in"}

211 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC  20515

**(202) 225-3906, (202) 225-3303 (fax)**

[**www.issa.house.gov**](http://www.issa.house.gov/)

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**For Immediate Release                                  Contact:
Frederick Hill**

### Thursday, September 14, 2006                                  Email:    frederick.hill@mail.house.gov

** HOUSE APPROVES EARMARK REFORM**

**Washington, DC --** The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 245
to 171 to pass H.Res. 1000 and adopt earmark reform requiring the
disclosure of the names of Members requesting all earmarks.  The new
rule will apply to both House and Senate bills and does not require
action by the Senate or President.

Congressman Darrell Issa, a cosponsor of the rule change, explained that
the new rule should ferret out questionable earmark requests and will
hopefully curb requests for frivolous spending that waste taxpayer
money.

"This new rule will create transparency in requests by Members of
Congress in appropriations and other bills," said Issa.  "Member
requests in bills will now be required to stand public scrutiny.  This
scrutiny will expose conflicts of interest and other abuses that have
previously been hidden in spending bills."

Last April, Rep. Issa voluntarily disclosed all 2006 Appropriations
requests on his House website. 

"Democratic rhetoric that this rule change does not go far enough is
starkly disingenuous," said Rep. Issa.  "Democrats have by-in-large
refused to voluntarily disclose their own earmark requests, they have
voted in-bloc against broader reforms that included earmark reform, and
have desperately sought to thwart ethics reform."

\###
ARGOS O/C 37, CLS

Prepared by: A. Goasguen

## Agenda Item D-3: Status of Argos instruments

1.  **Argos 1 instruments :**

The Argos instrument onboard NOAA-11 has only 3 DRUs working since a few
days after launch (1988). The fourth DRU is in standby. This satellite,
launched in September 1988 is very useful because of the situation of
its orbital plane.

Argos instruments onboard NOAA-11 and 14 have no redundant receiver.
They have an increased telemetry bit rate of respectively 960 and 1200
b/s from 720 b/s.

Argos instruments onboard NOAA-12 has spent 12 years in orbit. It is
part of the initial series TN and NOAA-A to G and was manufactured a
long time ago.

All three payloads are fully operational.

2.  **Argos 2 instruments:**

Argos instruments onboard NOAA-15, 16 and 17 are second generation
instruments. They have an increased receiving bandwidth (80 kHz instead
of 24 kHz) and an increased telemetry bit rate of 2560 b/s. This leads
to an increase of the capacity to process PTT transmission of 3.5 when
the entire bandwidth is used.

ADEOS II was launch in December 2002, and the Argos payload was switched
on end of January this year. This payload is composed of an Argos 2
receiver, a processor and a downlink transceiver provided by NASDA.
Since January, the payload has been fully tested and is operational. [It
is the first two-way Argos instrument on orbit.]{.underline}

We have now seven operational payloads on orbit. Three are Argos 1 and
four are Argos 2.

3.  **Orbital planes:**

The figure below shows the repartition of the orbital planes of the
seven satellites as of May 2003. As said during the 36^th^ OPSCOMM, it
obviously shows the interest of NOAA 12 data for Service Argos.

![](media/image1.wmf)
**USDA, Rural Development Accepting Housing Preservation Grant (HPG)
Pre-Applications**

Andrew M.G. Law, State Director for USDA, Department of Agriculture
Rural Development is pleased to announce that the USDA is currently
accepting competitive pre-applications for the Housing Preservation
Grant Program for FY 2008.

The HPG funds may be used to provide repair and rehabilitation
assistance to owners of rental properties as well as very low and low
income homeowners to remove code violations in the dwellings they are
occupying. Public bodies and non-profits may apply for these funds. All
applicants are required to publicly advertise their intention to seek
this federal grant 15 days prior to submitting the pre-application.

The closing deadline for receipt of all pre-applications is 5:00 p.m. on
April 21, 2008.

Pre-applications can be obtained by calling (856) 787-7700, our web-site
at [www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd) , or our
Rural Development State Office located at 5^th^ Floor North, Suite 500,
8000 Midlantic Drive, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054.

For more information on this program please contact George R. Hyatt,
Jr., Rural Housing Programs Director at (856) 787-7700 or our web-site
at
[www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/index/html](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/index/html)
.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202

INFORMATION MEMORANDUM

RSA-IM-91-31

RSM-1050 [1]{.underline}/

DATE: AUGUST 23, 1991

TO : STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCIES (GENERAL)

STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCIES (BLIND)

RSA SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

SUBJECT : The First Reallotment for the Basic Support, Supported
Employment, and

Independent Living, Part A Programs - Fiscal Year 1991

CONTENT : Attached is a grant award for the first reallotment under the
BasicSupport

Program, if your State agency requested or relinquished funds during the
first

reallotment. A total of \$16,988,056 was made available for reallotment.

Amounts are as follows:

Iowa (B) \$ 200,000

Maine 500,000

Michigan (G) 1,200,000

Nebraska (G) 600,000

Nebraska (B) 100,000

Ohio 1,000,000

Oregon 200,000

Rhode Island (B) 150,000

Palau 1,295,666

Puerto Rico [11,742,390]{.underline}

Total \$16,988,056

The first reallotment for the Supported Employment and the Independent
Living,

Part A Programs has been cancelled. The amount of funds declared as
excess by the

State agencies was not sufficient to justify a reallotment for either of
the two

programs.

[1]{.underline}/ Under Development

\- 2 -

The second and final reallotment for the Supported Employment,
Independent

Living, Part A and Basic Support Programs is scheduled for September 17,
19, and

25, 1991, respectively. Each State agency should contact its appropriate

Regional Office by September 5, 1991, to provide information as to
whether it is

requesting or relinquishing funds.

Nell C. Carney

Commissioner

Attachment
**DA 07-3009**

**July 6, 2007**

THE SPECTRUM AND COMPETITION POLICY DIVISION OF THE WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS THE MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FILED
BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO FILE AN OPPOSITION TO THE APPLICATION
FOR REVIEW FILED BY WIRELESS NETWORK PROPERTIES, LLC REGARDING A
PROPOSED TOWER IN

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

On June 29, 2007, the National Park Service (NPS) filed a Motion for
Extension of Time For Filing Opposition to Application For Review
(Motion). The Motion relates to an Application for Review (Application),
filed by Wireless Network Properties, LLC (WNP) on June 21, 2007, which
seeks review of an Order, released by the Spectrum and Competition
Policy Division (Division) of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau,
denying WNP's Petition for Declaratory Ruling regarding a proposed tower
in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[^1]

NPS, pursuant to Section 1.46 of the Commission's Rules,[^2] requests an
extension of time until July 20, 2007, to file its Opposition to WNP's
Application for Review. In its Motion, NPS indicates that it has a
direct interest in the controversy because the proposed tower is near
the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Counsel for NPS
requests additional time due to extraordinary time constraints including
an already scheduled trial during the week of July 9, 2007.

Although the Commission does not routinely grant requests for extension
of time, in this instance we find that a full opportunity to obtain the
considered comments of all interested parties, including NPS, would
serve the public interest. The Division therefore grants the NPS Motion
and extends the time for filing Oppositions to WNP's Application to July
20, 2007. Any interested party must file its Opposition to WNP's
Application by July 20, 2007.[^3] Replies to Oppositions are due July
30, 2007. Oppositions must be served on WNP and any parties to the
proceeding.[^4]

[^1]: *See* In the Matter of Wireless Network Properties, LLC, Petition
    for Declaratory Ruling, Proposed Tower, Missionary Ridge,
    Chattanooga, Tennessee, *Order*, DA 07-2151 (WTB/SCPD rel. May 24,
    2007).

[^2]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.46. The NPS Motion incorrectly cited 47 C.F.R. §
    1.205.

[^3]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.115(d).

[^4]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.115(f).
##################### Design Goal and Machine Concept 

**Note**: This is the pre-conceptual design and is under continuing
development.

The NSLS-II machine is a state-of-the-art, medium energy electron
storage ring (3 GeV) (see [synchrotron
glossary](http://dev.bnl.gov/nsls2/glossary.asp)) which will provide a
peak on axis spectral brightness more than 1021 photons/sec/0.1%
BW/mm2/mr2 in the range of 2-20 KeV from 20+ insertion devices. The ring
is being designed to operate in top-off mode which will maintain the
ring current at 500 ma and provide a constant heat load to the beamline
optics. Short period (10-15 mm), small gap (5 mm) superconducting
undulators (SCU) are being considered to maximize the performance of the
3 GeV machine in the 2-20 KeV range.

############################### Storage Ring Lattice 

Several storage ring lattice concepts are actively being explored to
determine the configuration that best matches the needs of the NSLS user
community and also maximizes the machine performance for high
brightness. At present the nominal lattice consists of 24 triple bend
achromat (TBA) cells with a circumference in the range of 550-600 m and
a horizontal emittance of \~1.5 nm at 3 GeV. Such a lattice is well
matched to the anticipated user demand for \~ 20 insertion devices,
ultra low emittance \~ 1.5 nm and possible future upgrading to an energy
recovery linac operating mode.

In addition to the TBA lattice, both double (DBA) and quadruple (QBA)
bend are also being explored. Each lattice has its pros and cons and we
are working in conjunction with our user community to determine the
optimum configuration. As with all ultra high brightness electron rings,
the greatest challenge is to compensate the large chromatic aberations
of the lattice with nonlinear sextupole elements, while at the same time
maximizing the stable phase space area of the electron beam, the
so-called \"dynamic aperture challenge\".
DA 08-1058

> Released: May 2, 2008

**Additional Member Named to Consumer Advisory Committee**

By this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission
("Commission") announces the appointment of an additional member to its
Consumer Advisory Committee ("Committee"). This appointment is effective
immediately, and shall terminate November 17, 2008, or when the
Committee is terminated, whichever is earlier.

The Additional Committee Member is:

American Council of the Blind -- Eric Bridges

For further information contact: Scott Marshall, Consumer & Governmental
Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, (202) 418-2809
(voice) or (202) 418-0179 (TTY), <scott.marshall@fcc.gov> (e-mail).

To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities
(Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail
to <fcc504@fcc.gov> or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau
at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

**- FCC -**
BNL Employee Assistance Program

Employee Satisfaction Evaluation

January 2007 -- June 2007

\*The BNL Employee Assistance Program received a 95.3% overall
satisfaction rating. Below are a number of verbatim quotes from
employees who have utilized EAP services.

-   "I am very happy with the assistance that EAP has provided to me."

-   "No improvement necessary. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Counselor
    has gone the extra mile."

-   "Nancy Losinno is great! I got more out of 2 sessions with her than
    2 years with my regular therapist!"

-   "Excellent counselor."

-   "More remote location, I bumped into a co-worker in the hallway."

-   "Knowledgeable and professional."

-   "They are great; I can't think of a way to improve. EAP is a
    wonderful outlet for Lab employees. We are very fortunate to have
    Nancy Losinno here to help with the concerns of work and/or health
    issues. Thank you!"

-   "Nancy was wonderful, as always."

-   "Glad to know there are people here proactively scouting for
    possible problems."

-   "My ego and "macho-ness" kept me from seeking out help from EAP. I
    guess is a stigma associated with actively seeking support from EAP.
    I was of the belief that EAP was for dug abusers or alcoholics, etc.
    Nancy was someone to "talk it over" with. I was also
    [sure]{.underline} my situation was one that I needed to work
    through myself. Nancy is one of the best assets the OMC, and
    employees in general, have at their disposal. Nancy helped me with
    health and family matters that were affecting my attitude and
    perspective."

-   "It is great that we have this service and it has been very helpful
    to me, many times."

-   "Very satisfied with my visit."

-   "Very impressed with the effort extended to get to the root of my
    problem, and Nancy was an effective listener."

-   "For the two times I have used Nancy Losinno's help I was very
    impressed at her knowledge. Ms. Losinno was very helpful and put me
    in the right direction with very qualified doctors. I wish I had
    known sooner of her helping hand."

-   "Very informative and helpful."
Specification for a 805 MHz Fast Phase Shifter

Specification for Shorted Stub Tuner:

Frequency = 805 MHz +/-2.5 MHz

Fast Phase Shift = +/- 45 Degrees without attenuation

Fast attenuation Change = 3 dB with 90 Degree phase Shift

Forward RF power = 320 kW at Duty Cycle of 1.5 %

Reverse RF power = 320 kW at Duty Cycle of 1.5 %

Typical Pulse lengths = 1.5 ms, 2.5 ms, 3.5 ms and 4.5 ms

Tuning Time response = 100 μs , ***Vendor is responsible***

***For eddy current compensation***

***Circuit, magnetic circuit, magnets***

***And transformer network circuit***

***requited to meet the fast response***

***specification. Power supply***

***specification also requited from***

***Vendor to meet this specification.***

***Power Supply to be supplied by***

***Fermilab.***

Insertion Loss = less than 0.15 dB, 805. +/- 2.5 MHz

Response time requested for phase changes of +/- 22.5 Degrees

Response time requested for attenuation delta of 3 dB and

1.5.dB.

***Design could be wav guide or Coax Hardline.***
**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION**

![](media/image1.png){width="0.84375in" height="0.84375in"}**ENFORCEMENT
BUREAU**

NORTHEAST REGION

**Columbia Office**

9200 Farm House Lane

Columbia, MD 21046

April 30, 2008

Damon's Grill

Hanover, MD

**NOTICE OF UNLICENSED OPERATION**

Case Number: EB-08-CF-0210

Document Number: W20083234004

On April 28, 2008, an agent from this office inspected a wireless paging
device being operated at Damon's Grill, 7051 Arundel Mills Blvd,
Hanover, MD. The inspection revealed the device was operating on
frequency 457.575 MHz. Commission records show Damon's Grill is not
authorized to operate on the frequency referenced above.

Radio stations must be licensed by the FCC pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 301.
You are hereby warned that operation of radio transmitting equipment
without a valid radio station authorization constitutes a violation 47
U.S.C. S: 301 and could subject the operator to severe penalties,
including, but not limited to, substantial monetary fines, *in rem*
arrest action against the offending radio equipment, and criminal
sanctions including imprisonment. (*see* 47 U.S.C. §§ 401, 501, 503 and
510).

**UNLICENSED OPERATION OF THIS RADIO STATION MUST BE DISCONTINUED
IMMEDIATELY**.

You have ten (10) days from the date of this notice to respond with any
evidence that you have authority to operate granted by the FCC. Your
response should be sent to the address in the

letterhead and reference the listed case and document number. Under the
Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3), we are informing you that
the Commission's staff will use all relevant material information before
it to determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure
your compliance with FCC Rules. This will include any information that
you disclose in your reply.

You may contact this office if you have any questions.

James T. Higgins

District Director

Columbia Office

Attachments:

Excerpts from the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended

Enforcement Bureau, "Inspection Fact Sheet,"
**Contact:** Claiborn Crain (202)720-1263

Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498

**USDA ANNOUNCES \$990 THOUSAND FOR HOUSEHOLD WATER WELL SYSTEM GRANTS**

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 29, 2007 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural
Development Thomas C. Dorr today announced the availability of \$990,000
in funds to help qualified non-profit organizations establish lending
programs for rural household water wells.

"The Household Water Well System Grants complement our community water
loan and grant program by funding individuals who receive their water
from wells," said Dorr. "Many who live in rural America do not live in
towns and communities where a centralized water system is feasible. This
program helps to meet that basic human need: access to clean, safe
drinking water."

The Household Water Well System Grant Program (HWWS) provides funds to
private non-profit organizations for them to make loans to individual
homeowners to construct or upgrade household water well systems. The
applicant must contribute a matching amount equal to at least 10 percent
of the grant request to capitalize the loan fund. Since the program was
created in the 2002 Farm Bill, Rural Development has made 5 grants for
\$2,286,100.

The deadline for applications to be submitted is May 31, 2007.
Applications may be submitted electronically through
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/). Paper applications may
be submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural
Development Utilities Programs, Mail Stop #1570, Room 2233-South
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-1570.

USDA Rural Development's mission is to increase economic opportunity and
improve the quality of life in rural communities. As a venture capital
entity, Rural Development has invested more than \$72 billion since the
beginning of the Bush Administration to provide equity and technical
assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business
development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. More
than 1.5 million jobs have been created or saved through these
investments. Further information on rural programs is available at a
local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at
[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/).

\#
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Washington, DC 20405

September 10, 2008

GSA BULLETIN FMR B-21

MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

TO: Heads of Federal agencies

SUBJECT: Use of Premium Fuel

1\. [What is the purpose of this bulletin]{.underline}? This bulletin
provides a deviation for executive agencies to purchase premium fuel for
Government owned and leased vehicles when lower grade fuels are not
available due to market shortages in the following counties and other
areas impacted by Hurricane Ike in the state of Texas: Aransas,
Brazoria, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston,
Hardin, Harris, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg,
Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria,
Wharton, and Willacy.

2\. [What are the effective dates of this bulletin]{.underline}? The
provisions in this Bulletin are effective for a period of one year from
the date of the Presidential Emergency Declaration affecting the
above-referenced counties in the state of Texas (September 10, 2008),
unless extended or rescinded by this office.

3\. [What is the background]{.underline}? The Federal Management
Regulation (FMR), Subpart B, section 102-34.335 (41 CFR 102-34.335),
requires drivers to use the grade (octane rating) of fuel recommended by
the motor vehicle manufacturer when fueling motor vehicles owned or
leased by the Government. Present restrictions prohibit the use of
premium grade fuel in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government
that will operate on a lower grade of fuel.

As a result of the Presidential Declaration of a State of Emergency for
the above-referenced counties and other areas affected in the state of
Texas due to Hurricane Ike, executive agencies may encounter fuel
shortages in the affected areas and may not be able to acquire lower
grade fuel for their vehicles to complete their missions. The original
intent of FMR section 102-34.335 was to reduce fuel costs and the
unnecessary use of premium fuel in vehicles capable of being operated on
lower grade fuel.

4\. [What should I do as a result of this bulletin]{.underline}?
Executive agencies may allow the use of premium fuel if lower grade fuel
is not available to complete the agency's mission or to support the
disaster relief program in the affected areas. In certain cases, the
ability of the Federal Government to obtain low octane fuel may be
compromised by the disruption of the supply chain in the affected areas.
In keeping with the original intent of FMR section 102-34.335, agencies
should be prudent in using premium fuel only when a lower grade fuel is
not available. As part of the fuel charge card program, agencies should
continue to routinely monitor the use of premium fuel through reports
provided by their charge card vendors.

5\. [Who should I call for further information]{.underline}? Contact
Janet Dobbs, Program Director, Vehicle Management Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, Washington, DC
20405, telephone (202) 208-6601 or email at janet.dobbs@gsa.gov.

By delegation of the Administrator of General Services

Kevin Messner

Acting Associate Administrator

Office of Governmentwide Policy
# RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE

# SUCCESS STORIES: Town of Ashland, New Hampshire

![](media/image1.jpeg){width="5.260416666666667in"
height="1.8027777777777778in"}

**Outline of Need:** The Town of Ashland, New Hampshire, needed to
extend and upgrade its sewer and water lines to accommodate the
conversion of summer homes to year-round dwellings and to bring the
on-site waste disposal systems, many of which have failed in recent
years due to small lot sizes or unsuitable soil types, up to current
public health standards. The failing on-site systems have degraded water
quality in the Squam River and Little Squam Lake as evidenced by
persistent coliform contamination.

**How Rural Development Helped:** The Rural Utilities Service co-funded
this project with the State of New Hampshire. The project extended
sewers and upgraded the water line to 81 customers in the part of town
most adversely affected by unsuitable soils conditions. The water main
was upgraded to a diameter of 12", increasing capacity to better serve
existing populations.

**The Results:** Construction of this project began in June 2000 and is
expected to be finished in July 2001. The positive environmental
benefits that will result from this project include:

-   Eliminating failed waste disposal systems.

-   Improving the water quality in Squam River and Little Squam Lake.

-   Enhancing recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and
    swimming.

-   ![](media/image2.png){width="3.9298611111111112in"
    height="2.5347222222222223in"}Provide safe drinking water at
    adequate pressure.
NUMBER 0499

SPECIAL SALARY RATE TABLE

Medical Officers (Other) Worldwide

STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 INTERVAL

12 59951 61714 63477 65240 67003 68766 70529 72292 74055 75818 1763

13 75487 77584 79681 81778 83875 85972 88069 90166 92263 94360 2097

14 84247 86725 89203 91681 94159 96637 99115 101593 104071 106549 2478

15 93269 96184 99099 102014 104929 107844 110759 113674 116589 119504
2915

EFFECTIVE DATE: FIRST DAY OF FIRST PAY PERIOD BEGINNING ON OR AFTER:
01/01/2004

AUTHORIZATION INCREASED AS GEN SCHED INCREASED EFF. 01/01/2004.

OCCUPATION(S) 0602 MEDICAL OFF OTHER

LIMITED TO MEDICAL OFFICERS IN THE OTHER CATEGORY

AGENCY(S)/SUBELEMENTS AF DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AG DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE

AM AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

DL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

HE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICHS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY

NN NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMIN NV DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

SM SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SZ SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

TB NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD VA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
REACTIVITY OF DERIVATIVES OF 1,10-PHENANTHROLINE

[Ian M. Klein]{.underline}; Steven J. Kraft; Kurstan L.H. Cunningham\*

St. Norbert College, Department of Chemistry, De Pere, WI 5415
<cunnkl@snc.edu>

The heteroaromatic compound, 1,10-phenanthroline, is a versatile ligand
that will chelate a variety of metal ions. Varying the substituents of
the phenanthroline backbone can create unique phenanthroline ligands can
affect everything from the luminescence to the enantioselective Number
range CHAPTERcatalytic properties of such metal complexes. Our research
has lead us to establish a new pathway for creating asymmetric
phenanthroline derivatives without the need for ring closure steps. Our
synthetic procedure for creating these new heteronuclear compounds is
efficient and offers an almost quantitative yield of the target
phenathroline derivative.