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WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY AT&T CALIFORNIA

Report No. NCD-1332 October 20, 2006

Re: SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

AT&T California, on behalf of its affiliates, an incumbent local
exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that short term public
notice of network change has been provided through its publicly
accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a) of the rules
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), together with
certification of service on identified interconnecting carriers, as
required by section 51.333(a). *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.329(a) through
51.333(a). Specific network change information can be obtained on the
Internet at:

<http://www.sbc.com/gen/public-affairs?pid=3137>

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

**ATT20060912S.1 -- Adding SONET Equipment to Wire Center with no
existing SONET Equipment.**

The incumbent LEC contact:

James K. Smith

Executive Director, Federal Regulatory

AT&T Services, Inc.

1120 20^th^ Street, N.W., Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 457-3010

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

The original filing is available for inspection and copying at the FCC
Public Reference Room, Portals II, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W., Suite
CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 20554.

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

**-FCC-**
**§21.196 "Rehabilitated" status.**

\(a\) *Purpose.* The purpose of *rehabilitated* status is to identify
those cases in which the goals of a rehabilitation program or a program
of employment services have been substantially achieved.

\(b\) *Assignment to* rehabilitated *status*. A veteran's case shall be
assigned to *rehabilitated* status when his or her case meets the
criteria for rehabilitation contained in §21.283. (Authority: 38 U.S.C.
3102, 3107 and 3117)

\(c\) *Termination of* rehabilitated *status.* A veteran's case will not
be removed from *rehabilitated* status under §21.284 once that status
has been assigned, unless the determination of rehabilitation is set
aside for a reason specified in §21.284. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3100)

\[49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, as amended at 50 FR 9622, Mar. 11, 1985;
58 FR 68768, Dec. 29, 1993\]

**Cross reference:** See §21.283 Rehabilitated; §21.284 Reentrance into
a rehabilitation program.

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 10(3)

Reserved
# Part VI. Other Benefits Case Management

# Subpart i. Chapter 36 Benefits Provided by VR&E

## Chapter 1. Chapter 36 Counseling for Transitioning Servicemembers and for Current Beneficiaries and Individuals Eligible under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 or 1607

1\. Purpose and Scope of Chapter 36 Counseling 1-1

## Chapter 2. Providing Counseling Services under Chapter 36 for Transitioning Servicemembers and Current Beneficiaries and Individuals Eligible under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 or 1607

Section A: Processing Requests for Counseling under Chapter 36 for
Transitioning Servicemembers and for Current Beneficiaries and
Individuals Eligible under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 or 1607

Overview 2-A-1

1\. Requesting Counseling under Chapter 36 for Transitioning
Servicemembers and for Current Beneficiaries and Individuals Eligible
under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 or 1607 2-A-2

2\. Processing Requests for Counseling under Chapter 36 2-A-6

3\. Counseling Services Available under Chapter 36 2-A-8

**Section B: Providing Counseling under Chapter 36 for Transitioning
Servicemembers and for Current Beneficiaries and Individuals Eligible
under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 or 1607**

Overview 2-B-1

1\. Counseling under Chapter 36 for Transitioning Servicemembers 2-B-2

2\. Counseling under Chapter 36 for Current Beneficiaries and
Individuals Eligible under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 or 1607 2-B-6
**NEWS RELEASE**

**U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE**

**Mountain-Prairie Region**

**134 Union Boulevard**

**Lakewood, Colorado 80228**

**For Release March 28, 2008 Contacts: Heather Johnson 303-236-4316**

**Barb Perkins 303-236-4588**

**Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Receives U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service's 2007 Recovery Champion Award**

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director H. Dale Hall has announced the
sixteen recipients of the Service's 2007 National Recovery Champion
award. The Recovery Champion award recognizes outstanding contributions
of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees and their partners toward
efforts aimed at recovering threatened and endangered species in the
United States.

Kenny Dinan, State Coordinator, and Kirk Schroeder, Assistant State
Coordinator, for the Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in
Nebraska, have been recognized for their contributions toward habitat
restoration along the central Platte River in Nebraska. Their work has
improved and increased habitat for the whooping crane, piping plover,
and least tern -- all species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Dinan and Schroeder have worked with landowners and other partners along
the central Platte River to restore and enhance over 7,200 acres of
upland and wetland acres, and 48 river miles. Their long-term vision is
to fully recover these threatened and endangered species and to maintain
healthy populations of other migratory birds, fish, and wildlife
species.

"The Recovery Champion award not only recognizes the exceptional
conservation accomplishments of the honorees, it also provides the
public with a unique opportunity to learn about endangered species
conservation," said Hall. "These Recovery Champions are extraordinary
conservationists dedicated to protecting and restoring our nation's
wildlife and ensuring that future generations of Americans enjoy the
natural treasures we experience today."

The 2007 Recovery Champion honorees' contributions to the conservation
of our natural heritage benefit a broad range of endangered and
threatened plants and animals. From whooping cranes to pallid sturgeons,
Service employees and their partners have been working to recover our
nation's most imperiled wildlife. Habitat protection, public awareness
campaigns, and the development of cutting-edge technology to achieve
captive breeding success are just a few examples of this year's Recovery
Champion honorees' efforts.

For additional information please visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's Recovery Champion website at:
<http://www.fws.gov/endangered/recovery/champions/index.html>

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others
to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their
habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both
a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known
for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural
resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For
more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit
**www.fws.gov**.

-FWS-
May 24, 2006

Honorable Arlen Specter

Chairman, Senate Committee on the Judiciary

711 Hart Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Specter:

I am writing to oppose the nomination of Mr. William "Jim" Haynes to the
4^th^ Circuit Court of Appeals. This is a very painful decision for two
reasons. First, I know Jim, having worked with him while I served as the
Judge Advocate General of the Navy from June 2000 to June 2002. I
consider him to be a very engaging person. And second, it has been my
practice to oppose policies and not people.

To place my opposition in context, just this Monday, I was privileged to
attend the "JFK Profile in Courage Awards" in Boston to see
Representative John Murtha and Mr. Alberto Mora receive recognition for
speaking out against policies that violated our basic values and caused
incalculable harm to our nation. During his acceptance remarks, Mr. Mora
generously mentioned my name as one of several officers who tried to
protect our values while on active duty. As you might know, I have
continued to speak out for the rule of law and against detainee abuse
since my retirement. Senator McCain recently sent me a letter thanking
me for my support of his legislation banning cruel, inhuman and
degrading treatment of detainees. Thus, I find it distasteful but
necessary to oppose the nomination of one who played such an integral
role in creating this administration's "unlawful combatant" policies.

It is my belief that it will take the concerted effort of each branch of
our government to overcome the damage that has been done to our national
reputation. The Senate, by its action on this nomination, can play a
role in that healing.

If I might borrow again from Mr. Mora:

> The years ahead will continue to test our national security.  We again
> will be tempted to violate our values in the mistaken belief that we
> will be made more secure by doing so.  When that test comes again --
> and it certainly will -- we must muster the courage to defend our
> principles more firmly.  We will have to be prepared -- as President
> Kennedy said in his inaugural speech of his own, "new generation" of
> Americans -- to be, also, a generation "unwilling to witness or permit
> the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always
> been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around
> the world.

(Excerpt from remarks made by Alberto J. Mora, former U.S. Navy General
Counsel, on accepting the 2006 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award,
May 22, 2006.)

Perhaps, out of my presence, Mr. Haynes spoke against the practices and
policies that have so tarnished our values. During my time in the
Pentagon, however, I saw nothing that convinces me that Mr. Haynes, if
given a lifetime appointment to the bench, would have the independence,
the judgment, or the willingness to pass this test. I must oppose
placing him in a position to validate the wrongs that have already been
committed.

Very respectfully,

Donald J. Guter

Rear Admiral, JAGC, USN (ret.)
MESSAGE NO: 6118201 DATE: 4/28/2006

CATEGORY: CVD TYPE: INJ

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: C-549-818

PERIOD COVERED: 01/01/2004

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON HOT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL FLAT, PRODUCTS
FROM THAILAND PROD\'D &/OR EXP\'D BY SAHAVIRIYA, STEEL INDUSTRIES (SSI)
C-549-818-001, CT NO 02-00026

1\. ON 04/24/2006, THE U.S. COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE ISSUED

A

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ENJOINING LIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN

ENTRIES

WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDER ON CERTAIN

HOT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM THAILAND

(C-549-818-

001), MANUFACTURED AND/OR EXPORTED BY SAHAVIRIYA STEEL

INDUSTRIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (SSI) ON OR AFTER

01/01/2004.

2\. THIS INJUNCTION WAS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH COURT CASE

NUMBER CIT02-00026 AND ENJOINS LIQUIDATION OF THE ENTRIES

DESCRIBED ABOVE.

3\. ACCORDINGLY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, DO NOT LIQUIDATE ENTRIES

OF SUBJECT MERCHANDISE WHICH WERE PRODUCED AND/OR EXPORTED BY

SAHAVIRIYA STEEL INDUSTRIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (SSI) AND

WHICH WERE ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR

CONSUMPTION

BEGINNING 01/01/2004. CONTINUE TO SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF

THESE

ENTRIES UNTIL LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED.

4\. LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS

INJUNCTION HAVE NOT YET BEEN ISSUED.

5\. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

(CBP) IS INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT LIQUIDATION OF ANY ENTRIES

SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE.

6\. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WAS SERVED WITH THE ABOVE

REFERENCED INJUNCTION ON 04/25/2006. PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF

THE INJUNCTION, NO LIQUIDATION OF THE ENTRIES COVERED BY THE

INJUNCTION MAY BE MADE FOR ENTRIES WHICH REMAIN UNLIQUIDATED

AS

OF 05/02/2006.

7\. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP

OFFICERS, THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE

CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD

ENFORCEMENT, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE

ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984

OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY (GENERATED BY O6:JJZ).

8\. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS

INFORMATION.

CATHY SAUCEDA
# NY J86780

August 8, 2003

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:357 J86780

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6202.12.2050

Mr. Djibril Makalou

Ann Taylor

1372 Broadway, 5th Floor

New York, N.Y. 10018

RE: The tariff classification of a woman's coat from Thailand

Dear Mr. Makalou:

In your letter dated July 16, 2003, you requested a classification
ruling.

The sample submitted, style number 54-100758, is a woman's coat that
extends to the knee area in length and is constructed of a shell
composed of a woven 98% cotton/2% lycra fabric. The coat is fully lined
with a woven man-made fiber fabric. In your letter you indicated that
the same coat will also be imported under style number 75-104763 in
petite sizes.

The coat is slightly fitted at the waist, has a fold-down pointed collar
and a full front opening secured by a right-over-left, five-button
closure. The coat features long hemmed sleeves with a tab secured by an
adjustable button closure at the wrist area, a tie belt at the waist
that is held to the garment by two belt loops, two front in-seam pockets
below the waist and a straight cut hemmed bottom with a rear vent.

The coat is edged with a contrasting color capping fabric on various
areas of the coat.

The sample is being returned to you as you have requested.

The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6202.12.2050, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
woman's overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks and similar coats: of cotton:
other. The duty rate will be 9 percent ad valorem.

The coat falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Thailand are
presently subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas]{.underline}, which is
available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated
textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa
and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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 W. Raftery at 646-733-3047.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
# NY G88370

March 14, 2001

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:355 G88370

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.11.1020

Mr. Brett Ian Harris

Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Kelstadt, LLP

245 Park Avenue, 33rd floor

New York, NY 10167-3397

RE: The tariff classification of boys' swim shorts from China

Dear Mr. Harris:

In your letter dated March 9, 2001, you requested a classification
ruling on behalf of Crystal Apparel Ltd.

A sample of style S/101558, described as boys' woven swim trunk was
submitted and will be returned. The fabric of the garment features an
American flag design. The garment features two side seam pockets with
interior mesh pocket lining, an interior knit mesh liner, and an
elasticized waistband with a fully functional drawcord.

The applicable subheading for style S/101558 will be 6211.11.1020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments, swimwear, men's
or boys', of man-made fibers, boys'. The duty rate will be 28.3 percent
ad valorem.

Style S/101558 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to
quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report]{.underline}, an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the
Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile
and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and
quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected
and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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 Camille Ferraro at 212-637-7082.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
May 11, 2004

A Fence at the UN?...Okay. A Fence in Israel?...

*Support H.Con.Res. 371\
*

Dear Colleague:

As you probably know, the United Nations General Assembly recently
requested an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on
the legal consequences of Israel's security fence. However,
demonstrating an unconscionable double standard, the United Nations is
set to begin construction of its own security fence to bolster safety
and security at its New York Headquarters, as the article below reports.

Fortunately, you can take a stand against this hypocrisy by cosponsoring
**[H.Con.Res. 371]{.underline}**. I introduced this resolution with Rep.
Shelley Berkley to condemn the United Nations General Assembly for
requesting an advisory opinion on the legality of Israel's security
fence.

Please contact Ryan Fisher of my staff at <ryan.fisher@mail.house.gov>
to join **[155 cosponsors]{.underline}** of **[H.Con.Res.
371]{.underline}**. Thank you for your kind consideration of this
matter.

Sincerely,

Mike Pence

Member of Congress

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**UN to upgrade security at New York Headquarters**

*6 May 2004 --* The United Nations is set to begin a slate of projects -
including the construction a new perimeter fence - to bolster safety and
security measures at its New York Headquarters.

The fence that currently runs along First Avenue will be replaced and
new gates installed, and the lighting and surveillance systems along the
perimeter will be enhanced to deter unauthorized entry, according to UN
spokesman Fred Eckhard.

The perimeter fence currently present at First Avenue was not part of
the initial design for UN Headquarters, Mr. Eckhard noted. It was added
later, in consultation with New York City\'s Parks Department, to be
compatible with the fences that encircle other city parks.

The new fence was designed by the Parks Department, and personally
approved by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, he added.

Trailers will be moved onto the complex\'s North Lawn tomorrow as a
staging area for the security and construction work to be performed in
the coming months.
**§21.268 Employment adjustment allowance.**

\(a\) *General.* A veteran who completes a period of rehabilitation and
reaches the point of employability will be paid an employment adjustment
allowance for a period of two months at the full-time subsistence
allowance rate for the type of program the veteran was last pursuing.
(See §21.190(d)) (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3108(a))

\(b\) *Reelection* of *subsistence allowance.* A veteran who has elected
payment at the Chapter 30 educational assistance allowance rate may be
paid an employment adjustment allowance only if he or she reelects
subsistence allowance to become effective no later than the day
following completion of the period of rehabilitation to the point of
employability. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3108(f))

\(c\) *Special programs.* An employment adjustment allowance will be
paid at the institutional rate of subsistence allowance for veterans in
any of the following programs:

\(1\) On-job training at no or nominal pay in a Federal agency;

\(2\) Training in the home program;

\(3\) Independent instructor program;

\(4\) Cooperative program; or

\(5\) Self-employment program.

\(d\) *Combination program.* A veteran who has pursued a combination
program will be paid an employment adjustment allowance at the full-time
rate for the type of training the veteran was actually pursuing at the
completion of the period of rehabilitation to the point of
employability.

\(e\) *Subsequent payments* of *employment adjustment allowance.* If a
veteran has ever received an employment adjustment allowance following
rehabilitation to the point of employability, he or she may,
nevertheless, receive it again when completing an additional
rehabilitation program to the point of employability if:

\(1\) The prior determination of rehabilitation to the point of
employability is set aside; and

\(2\) The veteran is reinducted into a new vocational rehabilitation
program as provided in §21.282.

\(f\) *Employment adjustment allowance not charged against entitlement.*
An employment adjustment allowance will not be charged against the
veteran's basic entitlement. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3108(a))

\[49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, as amended at 54 FR 4284, Jan. 30, 1989;
57 FR 57108, Dec. 3, 1992l; 62 FR 17709, Apr. 11, 1997\]

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 30(2)

*Next Section is §21.270*
**AGENDA**

**9:00 a.m. Paul Seligman, MD, MPH Welcome and FDA**

**Thomas McGinnis, RPh, MPH Opening Remarks**

**9:30 a.m. Bonnie L. Svarstad, PhD Evaluation of Written Prescription**

University of Wisconsin - **Information Provided in**

Madison **Community Pharmacies, 2001**

School of Pharmacy

**Questions for Dr. Svarstad**

**10:15-10:30 a.m. BREAK BREAK**

**10:30 a.m. Sidney Wolfe, MD Public Citizen**

Director, Health Research Group

**Arthur Aaron Levin, MPH Center for Medical Consumers**

Director

**John Rother American Association of Retired**

Director of Policy and Strategy **Persons**

**Gerald K. McEvoy, PharmD American Society of Health-**

Assistant Vice President for **System Pharmacists**

Drug Information

**John Coster, PhD, RPh National Association of Chain**

Vice President, Policy and **Drug Stores**

#  Programs

**Mukesh Mehta, RPh Thomson Healthcare, Inc.**

Vice President, Regulatory

Affairs and Labeling

**Questions for Speakers**

**12:00 noon LUNCH**

**to 1:30 p.m.**

**1:30 Stacey Kaufman Scriptchek**

President

**Peter G. Mayberry, M.A. Pharmaceutical Printed Literature**

Executive Director **Association**

**Teri Burnham Drug Facts**

Acquisitions Editor **WoltersKluwer Health Clinical**

#  Tools Division 

**Gerry D. Hobson, RPh Cerner Multum**

Research Manager

**Alan Goldhammer, PhD** **Pharmaceutical Research and**

Associate Vice President, **Manufacturers Association**

Regulatory Affairs

**Questions for Speakers**

**2:40-3:00 p.m. BREAK**

**3:00 p.m. Linda Golodner National Council on Patient**

Chairperson **Information and Education**

**David Blair, RPh NCPIE Criteria Committee**

Managing Director,

Medical Care & Outcomes, Inc.

**Susan C. Winckler, RPh, JD** **NCPIE Education Committee**

Vice President, Policy &

Communications, and Staff Counsel

American Pharmacists Association

**Speaker TBA** **NCPIE Implementation Committee**

**William Ray Bullman NCPIE**

Executive Vice President

**Questions for Speakers**

**4:10 p.m. Paul Seligman, MD, MPH FDA - Concluding Remarks**

**Thomas McGinnis RPh, MPH**
**[Application for 2007 Fort Hunt Concert Series]{.underline}**

**Contact Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

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

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

**Day Phone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Evening Phone:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**E-mail:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Type of music:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**How many musicians in group:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Lowest fee accepted for 1-hour concert:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

*(**[Note:]{.underline}** You must provide your own sound equipment and
sound person.)*

**I am sending/have sent audition material \_\_\_\_\_\_**

**I do not wish to be considered for this year\'s series \_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Please indicate dates you are available, in order of preference.**

June 10 \_\_\_\_\_ June 17 \_\_\_\_\_ June 24 \_\_\_\_\_ July 8
\_\_\_\_\_ July 15 \_\_\_\_\_

July 22 \_\_\_\_\_ July 29 \_\_\_\_\_ August 5 \_\_\_\_\_ August 12
\_\_\_\_\_

**[All forms and audition materials must be received by Friday, March
31, 2007]{.underline}**. You may apply by fax or mail. Call to confirm
receipt after faxing this form to (703) 289-2598. Or, send it to:

> Josette Nassar
>
> Fort Hunt Concert Series Coordinator

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Turkey Run Park

McLean, VA 22101

**Any questions? Do you need to confirm fax arrival? Please contact:**

Josette Nassar at (703) 289-2530 or <josette_nassar@nps.gov>
Surviving and Thriving

Travel Card A/OPC Tips for Delinquency Management

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### Wednesday, June 13, 2001

**8:30am -- 12:00pm**

**GSA Auditorium (18th and F Streets, NW)**

### Washington, DC 

#### Opening Remarks- Nancy Goode, GSA SmartPay 

Introduction to the A/OPC Survival Guide and program updates. Learn
about GSA SmartPay's Travel Card A/OPC Tips for Delinquency Management
and new online travel cardholder training.

# Performance Tracking- Andrew Gillen, U.S. Bank 

Tag along as US Bank leads you down the performance-tracking path with
the survival tools necessary to tame delinquency.

# Best Practices-Lorraine Norman, FEMA

Hear how FEMA tackled the travel card jungle to build a successful
travel card program. Lorraine Norman offers some guidelines for reviving
your agency's program.

**Salary Offsets- Bill Webber, DoI**

Follow the map of success for learning what works and how to implement
salary offsets in your agency.

# Setting Credit Card Limits- Dave Ruda, Bank One

One tool for managing program delinquency is by setting appropriate
credit card limits. Bank One provides some sure-fire strategies to avoid
the delinquency pitfall.

**Using Credit Checks- Chris Slack, Bank of America**

Using DoD as a guide, Bank of America shows you how credit checks work
and why they may be necessary to overcome the weight of program
delinquency.

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**[Information Technology Laboratory Seminar]{.underline}**

**(In Cooperation with the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory)**

**Factoring the Mapping Problem**

**Dr. Benjamin Kuipers, University of Texas at Austin**

**10:30am, Monday, March 7, 2005**

**AMSANT Lab, Building 220 (Metrology), Room A108&B105**

**ABSTRACT**

To solve the mapping problem an autonomous robot explores an unknown
environment and uses its own observations to build a useful map. Maps
have a variety of uses: route planning, local motion control with hazard
avoidance, estimating distances and directions, localization, and place
recognition. Although important progress has been made on SLAM
(simultaneous localization and mapping) within a single global frame of
reference, metrical uncertainty can still accumulate over time, making
it difficult to close large loops with confidence.

We exploit the strengths of three different map representations to
factor the mapping problem into three distinct subproblems that can be
solved reliably:

\(1\) metrical mapping of local space;

\(2\) topological mapping of the global space, given the local metrical
maps;

\(3\) metrical mapping of the global space, given the local metrical and
global topological maps.

By thus factoring the problem, we can build an accurate global metrical
map on the skeleton provided by the accurate global topological map. The
factoring also leads to a robust and useful map: the local metrical map
is useful for place recognition and local motion control with hazard
avoidance; the global topological map is useful for localization and
route planning; and the global metrical map is useful for estimating
distances and directions.

(This is joint work with Patrick Beeson, Joseph Modayil, Matt MacMahon,
Jefferson Provost, and Francesco Savelli.)

**THE SPEAKER**

Benjamin Kuipers holds an endowed Professorship in Computer Sciences at
the University of Texas at Austin. He investigates the representation of
commonsense and expert knowledge, with particular emphasis on the
effective use of incomplete knowledge. He has a B.A. from Swarthmore
College, and a Ph.D. from MIT. His research accomplishments include
developing the TOUR model of spatial knowledge in the cognitive map, the
QSIM algorithm for qualitative simulation, the Algernon system for
knowledge representation, and the Spatial Semantic Hierarchy model of
knowledge for robot exploration and mapping. Dr Kuipers has served as
Department Chairman and is a Fellow of AAAI and IEEE. More information
can be found at <http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kuipers/> and
<http://www.cps.utexas.edu/Research/Kuipers/kuipers.html> .
# Symposium on the 50^th^ Anniversary of Operational Numerical Weather Prediction

This CD-ROM has been created for the "Symposium on the 50^th^
Anniversary of Operational Numerical Weather Prediction", held at
College Park, MD, USA on June 14-17, 2004. It contains a collection of
'classic' journal articles which had a fundamental role in the history
of NWP, and which generally appeared in the refereed literature prior to
1960. It also contains a number of papers written specifically for the
CD, which document early NWP activities in various countries. Finally,
it contains extended abstracts for most of the Symposium presentations.
With such, it is anticipated that the CD will become a valuable
historical resource for the field of meteorology and NWP. It will
provide an operational NWP complement to the Potsdam conference in 2000,
which celebrated the landmark NWP work done on the ENIAC computer, and
whose proceedings are available from the European Meteorological Society
at

<ems-sec@met.fu-berlin.de> .

This CD is constructed to make it relatively easy to access the resident
files:

1\) A bibliography file contains links to the PDF files of all the
'classic' papers. There are also bibliographic references that are not
found on the CD, but in these instances an Internet web site may be
provided.

2\) The symposium agenda file contains CD-links to the various extended
abstracts. If not available, a Powerpoint presentation may be
substituted.

There are two versions of the agenda and bibliography -- in Microsoft
Word and PDF formats. In addition, there is a PDF file containing a
picture of the participants of the major "[International Symposium on
Numerical Weather Prediction in
Tokyo](../JNWPU_2004_All/Tokyo%20Symposium%201960.pdf)", November 7-13,
1960, including almost all the pioneers in the field. We gratefully
acknowledge the Meteorological Society of Japan, who published the
relevant Proceedings, and to Takashi Nitta and Kazuo Saito, whose survey
paper on this CD contains the photograph.

This CD was the product of a great deal of hard work from many people.
Without their assistance the project would not have been completed. We
wish to acknowledge their fine efforts in creating this historical
record. The idea of a "NWP: Legacy and Future" CD was spawned by Eugenia
Kalnay, University of Maryland, and carried out by the dedicated efforts
of Jimmie Trigg, (Major) USAF and Ken Campana (NCEP). They provided the
continuous push needed to bring the project to fruition. Many thanks go
to members of the NOAA library for all their help: Doria Grimes, Dorothy
Byers, Anna Fiolek, and Diana Abney. Much appreciated support was also
given by Anders Persson, SMHI.
DA 05-2525

RELEASED: September 27, 2005

**NETWORK RELIABILITY AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING**

The next meeting of the Network Reliability and Interoperability Council
("Council") will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2005, from 2:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. at the Federal Communications Commission, in the Commission
Meeting Room at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554.

The Council originally was established by the Federal Communications
Commission to bring together leaders of the telecommunications industry
and telecommunications experts from academic, consumer and other
organizations to explore and recommend measures that will enhance
network reliability and security.

During the meeting the Council will discuss potential recommendations in
the areas of E911 implementation and evolution, network security,
network reliability, and broadband. The Council will also review the
status of various working groups.

Members of the general public may attend to observe the meeting. The
Federal Communications Commission will attempt to accommodate as many
people as possible. Admittance, however, will be limited to the seating
available. Unless so requested by the Council's Chair, there will be no
public oral participation, but the public may submit written comments to
Jeffery Goldthorp, the Federal Communications Commission's Designated
Federal Officer for the Network Reliability and Interoperability
Council, before the meeting. Mr. Goldthorp's U.S. Postal Service mail
address is Jeffery Goldthorp, Chief, Network Technology Division, Office
of Engineering and Technology, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street, SW., Room 7-A325, Washington, DC 20554. Mr. Goldthorp's
e-mail address is <Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov>.

Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.
Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as
much detail as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we need
more information. Make your request as early as possible; please allow
at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will be accepted,
but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to <fcc504@fcc.gov> or
call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau:

For sign language interpreters, CART, and other reasonable
accommodations:

202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty)

For accessible format materials (braille, large print, electronic files,
and audio format):

> 202-418-0531 (voice), 202-418-7365 (tty)

For further information contact Jeffery Goldthorp, 202-418-1096 (voice),
202-418-2989 (tty). Real Audio and streaming video access to the meeting
will be available at [http://www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/).

-FCC-
# GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURE 

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 410**

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### GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURE

A grade stabilization structure is used to control the grade and
headcutting in natural or artificial channels.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION

Grade stabilization structures are installed to stabilize the channel
grade and control erosion to prevent the formation or advance of gullies
and headcuts. The practice is used in areas where structures are
necessary to stabilize the site. Grade stabilization structures are not
designed to regulate flow or water levels in a channel area.

Special attention is given to enhancing fish and wildlife habitat where
enhancement is practical. The practice is also helpful in reducing
pollution from sedimentation.

Grade stabilization structures are located so that the elevation of the
inlet of the spillway is set at

an elevation that will control upstream headcutting.

A wide range of alternative types of structures are available for this
practice, and an intensive site investigation is required to plan and
design an appropriate grade stabilization structure for a specific site.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Grade Stabilization Structure is commonly used in a Conservation
Management System on a variety of land uses with practices such as
Nutrient Management (590), Pest Management (595), Contour Farming (330),
and other erosion control practices.

For more information, refer to the practice standard in the NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide and associated specifications and design
criteria.
**PART 297 FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN AIR FREIGHT FORWARDERS**

[Form 4506:]{.underline} See instructions on form.

Please include: (1) Name, title and signature of company officials.

(2) Name and address of company.

(3) File original documents only (electrically or mail in) to the:

> U.S. DOT/OST/X46
>
> 400 7^TH^ Street, S.W. Room 6412
>
> Washington, DC 20590

Please contact <Yvonne.Montgomery@dot.gov> or <Alie.Langhorst@dot.gov>.
If you have any questions feel free to call 202-366-1037.
#   PD I80070

April 4, 2002

CLA-2-64: G23 I80070

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6403.99.75; 6403.99.90

Mr. Roger Crain

Customs Science Services, Inc.

11901 Reynolds Avenue

Potomac, MD 20854-3334

RE: The tariff classification of women's leather and denim fashion
slide.

Dear Mr. Crain:

In your letter of March 28, 2002, you requested a tariff classification
ruling on behalf of your client, Artiva Footwear.

The sample submitted with your request, Opal, style number 4068, is a
women's slip-on open-heel shoe, with a cross-patch upper of leather and
denim fabric, and an outer sole of rubber/plastic. A visual examination
of the sample confirms the findings of your lab, that the leather
component (at 56 percent) would constitute the greatest external surface
area of the upper. This office assumes that the Opal would be valued at
over \$2.50 per pair, but will show both applicable subheadings,
depending on the value. The sample is being returned, as requested.

The applicable subheading for style 4068, if valued at over \$2.50 per
pair, will be 6403.99.90, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for footwear, in which the upper's surface
is predominately leather; in which the sole is rubber/plastics; other
than sports footwear; not covering the ankle; other than welt; for other
persons; valued at over \$2.50 per pair. If not over \$2.50/pair in
value, the applicable subheading will be 6403.99.75. In either case the
rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem.

-2-

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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.

If you have any questions pertaining to this matter, please contact
Field National Import Specialist Leo S. Maciejewski at 207-771-3617 or
National Import Specialist Richard Foley at 646-733-7042.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Walgreen,

Service Port Director

Portland, Maine
IMPORTANT!

WHEN YOU INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR/YOUR SPOUSE'S CASE BY E-MAIL, PLEASE WRITE
THE "A" NUMBER AND THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ON THE SUBJECT LINE.

**Please click on grey boxes to input data. When you have completed the
letter, please save it to your computer. Return completed letter to FLO
(FLO will write the letter).**

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| M/DGHR/FLO                        | Alien Registration Number         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Harry S Truman Building, Room     | U.S. Phone Number                 |
| 1239                              |                                   |
|                                   | U.S. Address                      |
| U.S. Department of State          |                                   |
|                                   | Email address                     |
| Washington, DC 20520              |                                   |
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|                                   |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**DRAFT LETTER TO US Citizenship and Immigration Services RE. SPOUSE**

**(To be sent to FLO)**

Mr./Mrs./Ms.       (employee name) is employed by the United States
Government as a member of the Foreign Service. He/She entered on duty in
      (location) on       (month/year), and      (pick one of the
following: "has served since that time at various posts overseas" or
"will be going out on his/her first overseas assignment"). At present,
he/she is in       (current actual location) for       (an assignment,
home leave, training, etc.)

On       (date of marriage) Mr./Mrs.Ms.       (employee name)was married
in       (city/country or city/state) to       (spouse's name before
marriage), who is a citizen of       (country). He/She has informed the
Department that his/her spouse wishes to apply for naturalization as a
citizen of the United States.

Mr./Mrs./Ms.       (employee name) has been assigned to the American
     (Embassy or Consulate) in       (city and country) for       years
and is scheduled to arrive at post in       (month/year). His/Her spouse
will accompany him/her to post.

Your assistance in facilitating the naturalization of Mr./Mrs./Ms.      
(spouse's **legal name** that should appear in the naturalization
certificate) in       (location (usually Fairfax, VA)) on      
(month/year; a date about 4 to 6 months from now when you might be
available for naturalization (this date is not guaranteed)) would be
greatly appreciated.
**[My Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)]{.underline}**

My experience at ORNL was overwhelming, yet motivating. It was very
overwhelming at first because I was introduced to so many new things,
some of which I never heard of before. My interest is towards
programming languages and I am use to using DOS as my operating system.
At ORNL, I am learning about the technical side of things such as the
hardware, TCP/IP, etc. They also use a different operating called Linux,
which I have only heard about but never used it before. Getting use to
Linux was a big challenge for me but with the great leadership of my
mentor and his associates, I was able to conquer this challenge. Having
the opportunity to come to ORNL was a blessing. I realized that you can
never know too much and even though you may want to specialize in one
aspect of your major, you still need to have a solid foundation of the
major as a whole.

At first, my plan after graduate school was to take a few years off and
see what was out there in the work industry. My duration here made me
realize that I do not know half as much as I thought I knew about my
major and that I have a lot more to learn. This experience gave me the
motivation to continue onto graduate school right after I'm finished my
Bachelor's degree. I was really fortunate to have had the opportunity to
have such an experience and I would definitely like to thank the person
who pushed me when I was having my doubts before and after my arrival,
**Dr. Michealangelo Salcedo.** Dr. Salcedo is my faculty mentor at my
college and without him, I would of never learned of this great
opportunity. He was definitely my motivation. Even though I am not that
fond of the city of Oak Ridge, I would definitely jump at the chance to
return to further my knowledge and skills.
![](media/image1.png){width="0.875in" height="0.5375in"} **Office of the
Chief Information Officer**

3^rd^ Annual Cyber Security Awareness Expo

April 22-23, 2009

Speaker Request Application: (Government and Private Industry)

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  **Vendor Name**         

  **Speaker Name:**       

  **Position Title:**     

  **Topic Title:**        

  **Topic Description:**  

  **E-mail address:**     

  **Point-of-Contact:**   

  **Telephone Number:**   
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**[Terms and Conditions:]{.underline}**

All exhibitors must comply with local fire, security and safety
regulations. All activities within the exhibit space must be conducted
in a professional manner as not infringe on the rights of other
exhibitors or attendees. The Federal Government is not responsible or
liable for any theft, damage or loss of exhibitor's property or for any
injury that may occur to exhibitors, visitors, or employees. The Federal
Government is not responsible for reimbursement of any judgments,
settlements, costs, fees, or other expenses that may occur for any
injury, damage, loss, or ham resulting or occurring to anyone that may
result directly or indirectly from or in conjunction with the activities
and conduct of exhibitors and employees. The Federal Government will not
be liable for any issues concerning the building being destroyed by
fire, acts of God, the authority of the law, or for any other causes
beyond the Federal Government control. Advertising and promotions are at
the discretion of the Federal Government. Distribution of promotional
items is permitted provided there is no conflict or concerns with other
exhibits or attendees and limited to \$20.00. The Federal Government
reserves the right to dismiss anyone from the event at anytime whose
activities, behavior, or conduct is deemed to be incongruous or infringe
upon the rights of other attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, hosts, or
other participants. The Federal Government reserves the right to dismiss
anyone from the event at anytime anyone to be inconsistent with the
purpose, intent, or successful operation of the event. No liabilities or
damages against the Federal Government shall be incurred because of such
dismissals.

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All participants will be notified by **March 10, 2009** of acceptance of
application for the Expo exhibit display. Please forward all forms to
<cyber.communication@usda.gov>

***Note:*** [The deadline to submit an application is **March 2,
2009**]{.underline}**.** If you have any questions, please contact
Sharon Boderick at 202-720-9265, or Evelyn Davis at 202-690-8550.
Questions may be sent to <cyber.communication@usda.gov>.

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